JP5597384B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  In this type of symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, various effects are suggested that suggest the possibility of a “big hit” for the player. As one of such effects, there is a continuous notice effect that produces an effect as if a plurality of symbol variation games are being executed in one symbol variation game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this continuous notice effect, the greater the number of symbol variation games (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as variation cycles) executed in a single symbol variation game, the more likely it will be a “big hit”, that is, a big hit. In general, the degree of expectation is set high. Then, in the continuous notice effect, the effect is configured so that the variation time of one symbol variation game is not made redundant because the effect is performed as if a plurality of symbol variation games are being executed. Specifically, among the multiple symbol variation games that are executed in a pseudo manner, in the other symbol variation games except the last symbol variation game, the deviation result is derived without forming a reach, The variation time is set shorter than that of the symbol variation game (see, for example, Patent Documents 2 and 3). Reach refers to a state in which, for example, when a symbol combination composed of three rows of symbols is derived, the symbol derived first and the symbol derived next are the same.

JP 2005-261711 A JP 2004-321622 A JP 2003-310939 A

  By the way, in a pachinko machine, a symbol variation game is executed based on at least a variation pattern that specifies a production time. Usually, a plurality of types of effect contents are associated with one type of variation pattern. Then, a sub-control board that is different from the main control board that executes the big hit determination and the variation pattern determination processing, etc., determines the content of the effect based on the variation pattern determined by the main control board, and executes the game effect .

  However, in the case of a variation pattern in which a continuous notice effect is performed in one symbol variation game, the production time for reaching the reach effect and the effect time of the symbol variation game are longer by the execution of a plurality of variation cycles. It was. For this reason, when the symbol variation game is executed with other effect contents, there is a possibility that the game effect is uncomfortable because the effect time is long. Therefore, the variation pattern for performing the continuous notice effect in one symbol variation game has become a dedicated variation pattern only for performing the continuous notice effect. Thereby, in order to diversify the game effects, there is a problem that the types of variation patterns increase.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing an increase in variation patterns while diversifying the contents of the production. There is.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed until the symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed once. When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game becomes a jackpot at the start of the symbol variation game in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. A jackpot determining means for executing a jackpot determination to determine whether or not, and based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns The possibility of displaying the jackpot display result depending on the variation pattern determining means to be executed and the number of executions of the variation cycle for displaying the symbols in a predetermined display mode. The notice effect display means for displaying the continuous notice effect on the display means during the symbol variation game is provided, and the variation pattern determination means is a continuous notice so that the possibility of a big hit increases as the number of change cycles increases. A variation pattern capable of specifying an effect is determined, and the display unit is configured to display a symbol variation game by variably displaying three columns of symbols, and the display unit displays the symbol on the display unit. A variable display in which the type of the symbol in the display area is changed, a temporary display that is displayed without changing the type of the symbol in the display area in the display means, and is different from the fixed stop display; The continuous notice effects include a first continuous notice effect and a second continuous notice effect, and the first continuous notice effect is a one-time symbol variation game. A continuous notice effect that continuously executes a normal fluctuation cycle, from the start of the change display of the symbol to the temporary stop display of the symbol, until a predetermined number of executions is reached. The continuous notice effect is one time in a single symbol variation game from the time when the three rows of symbols are variably displayed at a predetermined speed until the rate at which the two symbols of the three columns are variably displayed is reduced. It is a continuous notice effect that continuously executes a special fluctuation cycle until a predetermined number of executions is reached, wherein the notice effect display means is based on the same variation pattern including the continuous notice effect in the contents of the production. the first continuous announcement attraction and be executable both of the second continuous announcement attraction, the second in the continuous announcement attraction, symbols variably displayed in 2 columns rate symbols are variably displayed is reduced When the speed is reduced, the same symbol as the symbol that is variably displayed in one column is also variably displayed in the other column, and the same symbol is variably displayed in the variation cycle other than the last round of the second continuous notice effect. Although the two rows of symbols reduce the speed of the variable display, they are displayed again at the predetermined speed in the next variable cycle without stopping, and the remaining one column of the symbols is displayed without changing the speed of the fluctuation display. It is characterized by continuously displaying a variable display at a predetermined speed .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention according to the first aspect, in a fluctuation cycle other than the first time of the second continuous notice effect, the timing is temporarily at a timing before the speed at which the symbols are variably displayed decreases. The gist is that a predetermined image is displayed on the display means, and the fluctuation display of the symbol becomes temporarily invisible .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress an increase in variation pattern while diversifying production contents.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Enlarged view of the center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram of the variable display in the continuous notice effect. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram of the variable display in the continuous notice effect. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram of the variable display in the continuous notice effect.

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

  On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 13 for setting various game components is assembled openably and detachably. A front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the frame so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 13 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be seen from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 15 in the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 16 serving as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 15. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 15 is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 13. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper frame that constitutes an illumination display unit that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 15. A decorative lamp 17 for the left side, a decorative lamp 18 for the left side frame, and a decorative lamp 19 for the right side frame are arranged. The decorative lamps 17, 18, and 19 for each frame cover a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 14 with lamp lenses 17 a, 18 a, and 19 a that are formed so as to transmit light emitted from the respective light emitters. It is configured.

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

  A lower tray (storage tray) 21 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 16 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 13 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 13 and to the right of the lower plate 21, a launch handle 22 for launching a game ball that is turned by a player when the game ball is fired on the game board YB is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 20c that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is disposed on the left side of the lower plate 21 in the front frame 14. The lower speaker 20 c is attached to the middle frame 13.

  The upper plate 16 is provided with a payout opening 16a for a game ball to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 16b for storing a game ball held by the player. In addition, an upper tray inlet (not shown) for taking the game ball in the storage passage 16b into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 16 are guided to the upper plate taking-in port by the storage passage 16b and taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate taking-in port, and are emitted toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 22. The lower plate 21 is provided with an outlet 21a for a game ball that overflows and flows down from the upper plate 16, and a concave storage portion 21b that stores the game ball is connected to the outlet 21a of the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 23 for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 22 and forming a substantially circular game area YH1 which is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. By this guide rail 23, a game ball guide path 23a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area YH1 is formed inside the guide rail 23. . Further, the outside of the game area YH1, which is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 23, is a non-game area YH2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  In FIG. 2, a special figure display H1 as a 7-segment type special symbol display means is provided at the lower right of the game area YH1 of the game board YB. Further, a variable display H2 as a liquid crystal display type display means (effect execution means) is disposed in the game area YH1 of the game board YB. Further, a center role CY as a decorative member is provided in the game area YH1 of the game board YB. The special symbol display H1 executes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display H1 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  On the special symbol display H1, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed as a fixed stop. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display H1 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) from among a plurality of special figures (101 kinds in the present embodiment). The selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of outlier symbol that can recognize a jackpot. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorations in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column. The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination by the decorative graphic displayed on the variable display H2 correspond to each other. The combination is displayed in a fixed stop correspondingly. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display H1, the combination of the big hit symbols such as [222] and [444] is displayed on the variable display H2 in principle. ing. Further, when the off symbol is stopped on the special symbol display H1, the off symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is also displayed on the variable indicator H2 in a fixed stop manner. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes. As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to the symbol variation game on the special symbol display H1 (the symbol variation game that displays the combination of symbols by variably displaying three columns of symbols) is performed. It has come to be.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a start winning opening 25 through which a game ball can enter is disposed below the center accessory CY. A start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is provided in the back of the start winning port 25. The start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game when the game ball enters. The start winning opening 25 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out three prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, below the start winning opening 25, a large winning opening device 29 (including a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by an operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). (Winning means) is arranged. A count switch SE <b> 2 that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided in the back of the big prize opening device 29. When the big hit game is generated, the big prize opening device 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 so that the game ball can be entered, so that the player has a chance to obtain a large number of prize balls. Can be obtained. Note that the big prize opening device 29 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out 15 prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the holding | maintenance display Ra is arrange | positioned under the special figure display H1. The hold indicator Ra enters the start winning opening 25 and becomes the start hold ball and is stored as the start hold ball (RAM 30c) and stored in the machine (RAM 30c) (hereinafter referred to as "special drawing start hold memory number"). Is displayed, and the number of symbol variation games being held is notified by the display content of the hold display Ra.

  The special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the start winning opening 25, and is decremented by 1 (-1) when the symbol variation game is started. When a game ball enters the start winning opening 25 during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). The on-hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when one light-emitting means is lit, it is informed that one symbol variation game is pending. Accordingly, the player can recognize that the symbol variation game is currently being executed when the number of the symbol variation games held is reduced by looking at the display content of the hold indicator Ra. In addition, the variable display H2 displays the number of reserved display images Ga corresponding to the number of special figure start reserved memories in a part of the display area, thereby indicating the number of special figure start reserved memories. For example, when one hold display image Ga is displayed, it is informed that one symbol variation game is on hold. Since the hold display image Ga is larger than the hold display Ra and is displayed prominently in the center of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the player is usually put on hold by looking at the hold display image Ga. It is designed to recognize the number of symbol fluctuation games.

Next, the big hit game prescribed | regulated to the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol (and the jackpot symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1 in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening device 29 (the special winning entry door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the grand prize opening device 29 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls to be entered). ) Until the game ball wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission modes (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamps 17 to 19 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. . The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speakers 20a to 20c based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. A start port sensor SE1, a count switch SE2, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected with a special figure display H1 and a hold display Ra. The main CPU 30a is connected with a special prize opening solenoid SOL1. In addition, the main CPU 30a executes various control programs, updates various random number values such as a hit determination random number every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) updated values in a setting area of the RAM 30c for updating. Rewriting the previous value.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to change (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the fluctuation pattern wins the jackpot lottery, and the reach pattern is formed with the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the jackpot effect selected when the jackpot game is awarded. Later, there are fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 for an outlier reach effect that are finally set as deviations, and fluctuation patterns P9 to P11 for an outage effect that are set as deviations without forming a reach.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game undergoes the reach effect, and finally displays the combination of symbols that are out of place. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach symbol combination is formed in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbol of the variable display H2 until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. .

Hereinafter, each variation pattern P1 to P11 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
When the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P1 to P4 for the big hit effect, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 finally display the big hit symbol and the big hit symbol combination that can recognize the big hit respectively. It has come to be. In addition, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P5 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the symbol combination of the out symbol and the out (rear out reach) is finally obtained in the special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2. Is displayed. Then, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P9 to P11 for the offending effect, the special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2 each finally have a combination of the symbol pattern and the symbol pattern of the deviation after the normal variation. It is displayed.

  Note that, when a reach effect is performed in a symbol variation game, the longer the rendering time specified by the variation pattern, the higher the jackpot reliability is set. That is, when it is determined that the big hit game is given, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern having a longer effect time than a variation pattern having a short presentation time. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative and the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern that is shorter than a variation pattern with a long presentation time. Therefore, the main CPU 30a is more likely to determine a variation pattern having a longer variation time among the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit effect (in this embodiment, the order of P1 <P2 <P3 <P4). On the other hand, the main CPU 30a is less likely to determine the variation pattern having the longer variation time among the variation patterns P5 to P8 for the outlier reach effect (in this embodiment, the order of P5 <P6 <P7 <P8).

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 1549 integers from 0 to 1548) that the random number for the hit determination can take. The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. In each special figure, this special figure distribution random number is distributed by a predetermined number (one in this embodiment), and the main CPU 30a acquires it when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the special distribution random number. The special CPU distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (in the present embodiment, all 100 kinds of integers from “0” to “99”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as a special figure distribution random number value, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number value by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random value value. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random number is acquired when the game ball wins the start winning opening 25.

  The RAM 30c stores a reach determination random number used when determining whether or not to execute the reach effect when the big hit determination is lost. The reach determination random number is a numerical value for each predetermined period (every 4 ms) so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in this embodiment, a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240). 1 is added and updated. Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as the reach determination random number value, and sequentially updates the reach determination random number value by rewriting the already stored reach determination random number value. It has become. In the present embodiment, the reach determination random number is acquired when a game ball wins the start winning opening 25. In addition, the reach determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be executed when the symbol variation game is out of place, and a reach determination random number (from 0 to 240). 241 types of integers).

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. A ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. When the general CPU 31a inputs various control commands, the general CPU 31a executes various controls based on the general control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 25 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). When the determination result of step S2 is negative (the number of special figure start hold memory = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result of step S2 is affirmative (special figure start hold memory number <4), the main CPU 30a adds +1 (1 addition) to the special figure start hold memory number and rewrites the special figure start hold memory number (step S3). . At this time, the main CPU 30a outputs a hold command for designating the special figure start hold memory number after 1 addition. Further, the main CPU 30a changes the display content of the hold indicator Ra so as to represent the special figure start hold memory number after 1 addition. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads out and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the random number for reach determination, and the value of the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and associates these values with the special figure start pending storage number. The predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c is set (step S4), and the special symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process after the special symbol input process is completed.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special drawings and decorative drawings) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the jackpot game is being played (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main CPU 30a reads the special figure start reserved memory number (step S12), and determines whether or not the special figure start reserved memory number is larger than "0" (step S12). S13). When the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the special figure start hold storage number = 0), the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is affirmative (when the special figure start pending storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a subtracts (-1) the number of the special figure start pending storage number (-1) (step S14). . Then, the main CPU 30a acquires each value of the hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the special figure distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c in association with the special figure start pending storage number. (Step S15).

  More specifically, the main CPU 30a reads the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold storage number “1” stored earliest. Further, after reading the random number, the main CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold memory number “2” and associated with the special figure start hold memory number “1”. Store in the area. Similarly, the main CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold storage number “2”. Similarly, the main CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start suspension storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the special figure start suspension storage number “3”. Further, when the main CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the special figure start hold memory number, the main CPU 30a outputs a hold command for designating the special figure start hold memory number after 1 subtraction. Further, the main CPU 30a changes the display content of the hold indicator Ra so as to represent the special figure start hold memory number after 1 subtraction.

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery) (step S16). When the determination result of step S16 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S17). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 from the jackpot symbol based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random value (step S18). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the jackpot effect (step S19).

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing in the output process to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). (Step S20). Specifically, the main CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step S16 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S21). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the RAM 30c during the process of step S21 matches the reach determination value.

  If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 (step S22). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P5 to P8 for the outlier reach effect (step S23). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol shifts to the process of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display H1 (step S24). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns P9 to P11 for the offending effect (step S25). At this time, the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 30a differs depending on the number of reserved memories.

  Specifically, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P9 for the off-state effect with the variation time of 12 seconds when the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” “1”. Similarly, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P10 for the off-state effect with the variation time of 6 seconds when the special figure start reserved memory number is “2”. Further, when the special figure start hold storage number is “3”, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P11 for the off-state effect with the variation time of 3 seconds. As described above, the variation pattern having a shorter variation time is determined as the number of symbol variation games held is larger. For this reason, the more symbol variation games that are on hold, the faster the symbol variation game that is on hold can be executed. On the other hand, the smaller the number of symbol variation games held, the more variation pattern is determined. For this reason, when the number of special figure start reserved memories is small, the fluctuation time can be lengthened to earn time for the game ball to win, so that the symbol fluctuation game can be prevented from being interrupted.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol shifts to the process of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol And a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). Hereinafter, the contents of control executed by the main CPU 30a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a sets to output an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (10 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the 3rd to 16th rounds. When the round game of the 16th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (8 seconds). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

The main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination unit that performs a big hit determination. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern.
Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the general CPU 31a inputs a hold command, the general CPU 31a sets the RAM 31c to output the hold command in the output process. In addition, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the general CPU 31a sets the variation pattern designation command in the RAM 31c in order to output the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the overall CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The combination of symbols based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped is determined. In addition, when the overall symbol stop command is input, the general CPU 31a sets the RAM 31c to output the all symbol stop command to the display control board 32 in the output process. Further, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a sets the opening command, the round command, and the ending command in the RAM 31c in order to output them to the respective control boards 32 to 34 in the output process. When executing the output process, the general CPU 31a outputs various control commands set in the RAM 31c to the control boards 32 to 34 in a predetermined order.

  Here, a detailed description will be given of a process for determining a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped on the variable display H2 when the symbol variation game is over. The overall CPU 31a according to the present embodiment determines the symbol combination of the decoration to be displayed on the variable display H2 at the final stop, based on the final stop symbol and the variation pattern designated by the special symbol designation command. It has become.

  Specifically, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination as a symbol symbol combination. Further, the overall CPU 31a determines that the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and if the variation pattern P5 to P8 for the outlier reach effect is designated, the symbol combination of the extraordinary reach is used as the symbol combination of the ornamental symbol. To decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and the variation patterns P9 to P11 for the offending effect are designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the off symbol symbol combination as the ornament symbol symbol combination. To do. As described above, when the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the decoration drawing, the overall CPU 31a sets the decoration drawing designation command for specifying the symbol combination of the decoration drawing in the RAM 31c for output in the output process.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the variable display H2 is configured so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Controls the display content of. When the sub CPU 32a inputs an all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the variable display H2 to display the symbol combination designated by the decorative symbol designation command. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a hold command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to display the number of hold display images corresponding to the number of special figure start hold memories specified by the hold command.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the ending effect. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed.

  In this embodiment, in a single symbol variation game, a variation cycle in which a decorative symbol is displayed in a predetermined display mode is continuously executed a plurality of times, and the jackpot symbol is determined depending on the number of executions of the variation cycle. A continuous notice effect that suggests the possibility of a fixed stop display is configured to be executable. In this embodiment, there are two types of continuous notice effects, a first continuous notice effect and a second continuous notice effect. In the first continuous notice effect, a normal variation cycle is performed a plurality of times, from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the temporary display of the symbol once. In the second continuous notice effect, there are a plurality of special fluctuation cycles in which at least one decorative pattern (in this embodiment, left and right decorative patterns) is displayed once at a high speed until it is displayed at a low speed. To be executed once. In the present embodiment, the variation speed of the decorative symbol displayed at high speed variation is approximately the same as the variation rate at the time of decorative variation variation display in the normal variation cycle, and the type of decorative symbol being varied is recognized. The speed is difficult. On the other hand, the variation speed of the decorative symbol displayed at low speed is set lower than the variation velocity of the decorative symbol displayed at high speed, and the speed is such that the type of the decorative symbol currently changing can be recognized. Yes. Hereinafter, the process and configuration for executing the continuous notice effect will be described in detail.

  Whether or not the continuous notice effect is executed and the number of fluctuation cycles when the continuous notice effect is executed can all be specified by the change pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns P2 to P4 among the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the jackpot effect include a continuous notice effect in the effect contents. Further, 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 such that the effect contents of the last 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, the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop manner through the reach effect in the final variation cycle. Also, 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 round is the same as the effect time specified by the variation pattern P9 for the outlier effect.

  Similarly, among the variation patterns P5 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the variation patterns P6 to P8 include the continuous notice effect in the effect contents. Further, 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 a final stop state after the reach effect in the final variation cycle. Further, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the effect time of the variation cycle other than the last round is the same as the effect time specified by the variation pattern P9 for the outlier effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the continuous notice 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 notice effect is executed, the variation pattern P2 having a larger variation cycle (longer production time) has a smaller variation cycle (shorter production time). , P3, the number of distributed random numbers for distribution pattern distribution is larger. Further, in the variation pattern P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect or the outlier effect in which the continuous notice effect is executed, the variation pattern P8 with a larger variation cycle (longer production time) has a smaller variation cycle (the production time). The number of distributed random numbers for distribution pattern distribution is smaller than that of the short variation patterns P6 and P7. 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.

Next, a process for executing the continuous notice effect will be described.
As described above, the main 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. The overall CPU 31 a outputs the input variation pattern designation command to the display control board 32. Then, when the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern including the continuous notice effect in the effect content, the sub CPU 32a executes a continuous notice effect execution process.

  First, when the variation patterns P2 to P4 and P6 to P8 are designated, the sub CPU 32a determines the type of continuous notice effect to be executed. That is, the sub CPU 32a determines whether to execute the first continuous notice effect in which the normal fluctuation cycle is executed or to execute the second continuous notice effect in which the special fluctuation cycle is executed by random lottery.

  When the first continuous notice effect is determined, the sub CPU 32a next determines a notice pattern that specifies the contents of the fluctuation cycle other than the last round and the number of fluctuation cycles. In the present embodiment, when the first continuous notice effect is determined, the sub CPU 32a determines the notice pattern from the notice patterns YP11 to YP13 for executing the normal fluctuation cycle as the fluctuation contents of the fluctuation cycle other than the last round. . Specifically, when it is determined that the number of fluctuation cycles is two based on the designated fluctuation pattern (when the fluctuation patterns are P2 and P6), the sub CPU 32a notifies the normal fluctuation cycle once. The pattern YP11 is determined. Note that the fluctuation contents of the second (final) fluctuation cycle are specified by the designated fluctuation patterns P2 and P6. In addition, when it is determined that the number of fluctuation cycles is three based on the designated fluctuation pattern (when the fluctuation patterns are P3 and P7), the sub CPU 32a displays the notice pattern YP12 that causes the normal fluctuation cycle to be executed twice. decide. Note that the variation content of the third (final) variation cycle is specified by the designated variation patterns P3 and P7. Similarly, when the sub CPU 32a determines that the number of fluctuation cycles is four based on the designated fluctuation pattern (if the fluctuation patterns are P4 and P8), the sub CPU 32a performs the notice pattern YP13 for executing the normal fluctuation cycle three times. To decide. Note that the variation content of the fourth (final) variation cycle is specified by the designated variation patterns P4 and P8.

  Then, when the symbol variation game is started, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 to execute each variation cycle based on the determined notice pattern and variation pattern. Specifically, when the notice patterns YP11 to YP13 are determined, the sub CPU 32a executes normal fluctuation cycles for the number of times determined by the notice patterns YP11 to YP13. In addition, the sub CPU 32a determines a symbol combination that is out of the decorative symbol at the end of the variation cycle other than the last time, and temporarily displays the symbol combination that is out of alignment. As a result, the variable display H2 displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner, and after a predetermined production time has elapsed (12 seconds in the present embodiment), temporarily displays the determined combination of symbols temporarily stopped. The variable cycle is executed the number of times specified by the determined notice pattern.

  When the normal fluctuation cycle of the number of times specified by the notice patterns YP11 to YP13 is executed, the sub CPU 32a displays the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the final fluctuation cycle based on the designated fluctuation pattern. To control. As a result, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation patterns P2 to P4, the variable display H2 is designated by the inputted decoration drawing designation command through the reach effect in the last variation cycle. The symbol combination of the big hit that has been made is confirmed and stopped. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation patterns P6 to P8, the variable display H2 is designated by the inputted decoration designating command through the reach effect in the last variation cycle. The symbol combination of overshoot reach is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 32a determines to execute the second continuous notice effect when the fluctuation patterns P2 to P4 and P6 to P8 are designated, the sub CPU 32a next changes the fluctuation cycle other than the last time. Determine the notice pattern that identifies the content and number of variable cycles.

  In the present embodiment, when the second continuous notice effect is determined, the sub CPU 32a determines a notice pattern from among the notice patterns YP21 to YP23 that execute a special fluctuation cycle as the fluctuation contents of the fluctuation cycle other than the last round. . Specifically, when it is determined that the number of fluctuation cycles is two based on the designated fluctuation pattern (if the fluctuation patterns are P2 and P6), the sub CPU 32a notifies the special fluctuation cycle once. The pattern YP21 is determined. Note that the fluctuation contents of the second (final) fluctuation cycle are specified by the designated fluctuation patterns P2 and P6. In addition, when it is determined that the number of fluctuation cycles is three based on the designated fluctuation pattern (when the fluctuation patterns are P3 and P7), the sub CPU 32a displays a notice pattern YP22 that causes a special fluctuation cycle to be executed twice. decide. Note that the variation content of the third (final) variation cycle is specified by the designated variation patterns P3 and P7. Similarly, when the sub CPU 32a determines that the number of fluctuation cycles is four based on the designated fluctuation pattern (if the fluctuation patterns are P4 and P8), the sub CPU 32a performs the notice pattern YP23 for executing the special fluctuation cycle three times. To decide. Note that the variation content of the fourth (final) variation cycle is specified by the designated variation patterns P4 and P8.

  In addition, when the execution of the second continuous notice effect is determined, the sub CPU 32a displays the same type of decorative symbols in the left and right columns in the display area at a low speed for one second when the decorative symbols are displayed at a low speed. Whether or not to execute the suggestion effect is determined by random number lottery. When the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect are designated, the reach suggestion effect is executed with higher probability than when the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the loss reach effect are designated. .

  When it is determined that the reach suggestion effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 32a specifies how many times the special change cycle is executed based on the notice pattern, and indicates the reach suggestion from the number of change cycles after the specified change cycle. Decide whether to execute the production. In the present embodiment, when the reach suggestion effect is executed in a certain special fluctuation cycle, the reach suggestion effect is executed in all the special change cycles executed thereafter.

  Then, when the symbol variation game is started, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 to execute each variation cycle based on the determined notice pattern and variation pattern. Specifically, when the notice patterns YP21 to YP23 are determined, the sub CPU 32a executes special fluctuation cycles for the number of times specified by the decided notice patterns YP21 to YP23. As a result, the variable display H2 displays the left and right rows of decorative symbols for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds), and then displays the left and right rows of decorative symbols for a predetermined time. During this time (in this embodiment, 2 seconds), a special fluctuation cycle for low-speed fluctuation display is executed according to the determined notice patterns YP21 to YP23. On the other hand, the variable display H2 continues to display the high-speed fluctuation display at a constant speed during the special fluctuation cycle (12 seconds in the present embodiment) of the middle row of decorative symbols. Note that, when executing the second continuous notice effect, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that a predetermined display image is displayed at the start of a variable cycle other than the first time. In the present embodiment, the entire screen is blacked out as a predetermined display image (a black color is displayed on the entire screen). As a result, the variable display H2 is blacked out at the start of the fluctuation cycle other than the first time.

  Further, the sub CPU 32a executes the high-speed variation display of the decorative symbols for 10 seconds in a special variation cycle for executing the reach suggesting effect, and then the left and right decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol designation command are displayed in the display area. Adjust the display speed of the decorative symbols on the left and right rows so that they are displayed. As a result, in the special change cycle for executing the reach suggestion effect, the variable display H2 displays the decorative design at high speed and displays the high-speed display for 10 seconds. After the same type of decorative symbols are displayed in the left and right columns, the decorative symbols in the left and right columns are displayed at low speed.

  When the number of special fluctuation cycles specified by the notice patterns YP21 to YP23 is executed, the sub CPU 32a displays the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the last fluctuation cycle based on the fluctuation pattern. Control. As a result, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation patterns P2 to P4, the variable display H2 is designated by the inputted decoration drawing designation command through the reach effect in the last variation cycle. The symbol combination of the big hit that has been made is confirmed and stopped. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation patterns P6 to P8, the variable display H2 is designated by the inputted decoration designating command through the reach effect in the last variation cycle. The symbol combination of overshoot reach is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Hereinafter, a specific effect mode when the continuous notice effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the case where the first continuous notice effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. In FIGS. 7 to 9, the high-speed fluctuation display is illustrated by a thick arrow (↓), and the low-speed fluctuation display is illustrated by a thin arrow (↓).

  In FIG. 7, the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect. In FIG. 7, the content of the effect of the continuous notice effect is determined based on the notice pattern YP13.

  When the symbol change game is started, the variable display H2 displays the decorative symbols in all rows in a variable manner (FIG. 7A). Then, the variable display H2 temporarily stops the display of the combination of symbols that are out of order by temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in all the rows after reaching a predetermined fluctuation time (after 12 seconds) without going through the reach effect. (FIG. 7B). In this way, in the first normal variation cycle, the content of the effect of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P9 for the offending effect is the same. For this reason, the player cannot have much expectation of jackpot at this stage.

  Then, after the symbol combination that is not executed based on the notice pattern YP13 is temporarily stopped, the variable display H2 displays the decorative symbols in all the rows again and starts a second normal fluctuation cycle. (FIG. 7 (c)). As a result, the player is surprised and the player recognizes that the first continuous notice effect is present. Then, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how many fluctuation cycles are executed.

  Then, the variable indicator H2 executes the second normal fluctuation cycle and the third normal fluctuation cycle in the same manner as the first normal fluctuation cycle (FIGS. 7D to 7F). . After the end of the third normal fluctuation cycle, the variable display H2 displays the decorative symbols of all the rows again based on the fluctuation pattern P4, and starts the last (fourth) fluctuation cycle (FIG. 7 (g )). Then, the variable display H2 executes a reach effect based on the variation pattern P4, and displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop according to the input of all symbol stop commands (FIG. 7 (h)).

  Next, a case where the second continuous notice effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect. Also, in FIGS. 8 and 9, the content of the effect of the continuous notice effect is determined based on the notice pattern YP23. In FIGS. 8 and 9, the reach suggesting effect is executed from the second fluctuation cycle.

  When the symbol variation game is started based on the variation pattern P4 and the notice pattern YP23, the variable display H2 displays the ornament symbols in all rows at high speed (FIG. 8A). That is, the variable display H2 displays the decorative symbols in all rows in a variable manner at the same speed as the decorative symbols in the normal fluctuation cycle. Then, the variable display H2 displays the left and right rows of decorative symbols in a low-speed fluctuation display while maintaining the fluctuation speed of the middle row of decorative symbols after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (after 10 seconds) based on the notice pattern YP23. (FIG. 8B). Based on the notice pattern YP23, the variable display H2 blacks out the entire screen for a moment (displays a single black color) two seconds after displaying the decorative symbols in the left and right rows at a low speed (FIG. 8C). Then, the variable display H2 starts the second special fluctuation cycle, and displays the decorative symbols in all rows at high speed (FIG. 8 (d)). Thus, the presentation time (12 seconds) related to the first special fluctuation cycle is the same as the time (12 seconds) required for the normal fluctuation cycle. For this reason, a fluctuation pattern can be shared. In addition, the player is surprised to black out at the start of the second special fluctuation cycle, and the player recognizes that it is the second continuous notice effect. In addition, it becomes easy to understand the breakpoints (at the start and at the end) of special fluctuation cycles, and the number of executions can be easily grasped. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how many fluctuation cycles are executed.

  Then, the variable indicator H2 maintains the fluctuation speed of the decorative pattern in the middle row after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (after 10 seconds) from the start of the second special fluctuation cycle based on the notice pattern YP23. At the same time, the decorative symbols in the left and right columns are displayed in a low-speed manner (FIG. 8 (e)). At that time, the variable display H2 adjusts the fluctuation speed of the left and right columns so that the decorative symbols designated by the decorative drawing designation command are displayed in the left and right columns in the display area. As a result, the same type of decorative design is displayed in the left and right columns in a display area of the variable display H2 at a low speed (FIG. 8 (e)). For this reason, the player can recognize that the reach effect is executed. Then, the variable display H2 causes the entire screen to be blacked out instantaneously (displays a single black color) two seconds after the low-speed variation display of the decorative symbols in the left and right columns based on the notice pattern YP23 (FIG. 8 (f) ). Then, the variable display H2 starts the third special fluctuation cycle, and displays the decorative symbols in all rows at high speed (FIG. 8 (g)).

  The variable indicator H2 executes the third special fluctuation cycle in the same manner as the second special fluctuation cycle (FIG. 8 (h)). After the third special variation cycle, the variable display H2 causes the entire screen to be blacked out instantaneously (displays a single black color) based on the variation pattern P4 and the notice pattern YP23 (FIG. 9A). Then, the variable display H2 variably displays the decorative symbols in all rows again based on the variation pattern P4 and the notice pattern YP23, and starts the last (fourth) variation cycle (FIG. 9B). After that, the variable display H2 executes a reach effect based on the variation pattern P4, and displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop according to the input of all symbol stop commands (FIG. 9 (c)). As described above, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 serves as a notice effect display means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the sub CPU 32a determines the variation patterns P2 to P4 and P6 to P8 in which the variation pattern includes the continuous notice effect in the production content, in the one symbol variation game, the decoration symbol is displayed from the start of the variation display of the ornament symbol. The first continuous notice effect is executed in which the normal fluctuation cycle, which is once until the stop display, is continuously executed until the number of executions determined by the designated fluctuation patterns P2 to P4 and P6 to P8 is reached. Let Alternatively, when the variation pattern P2 to P4 and P6 to P8 are determined as the variation pattern including the continuous notice effect in the effect content, the sub CPU 32a displays the left and right decorative patterns at high speed in one symbol variation game. The second continuous notice effect that is executed continuously until the upper limit number determined by the designated fluctuation patterns P2 to P4 and P6 to P8 is reached in a special fluctuation cycle in which the low speed fluctuation display is performed once until Is executed. And the production time (fluctuation time) which concerns on a normal fluctuation cycle, and the production time (fluctuation time) which concerns on a special fluctuation cycle were set so that it may become the same. As a result, even if the production time of the entire symbol variation game becomes longer by providing a normal variation cycle, a special variation cycle is executed instead of the normal variation cycle, thereby giving a sense of incongruity to the performance contents. There is no. Therefore, the first continuous notice effect and the second continuous notice effect can be executed without a sense of incongruity based on one variation pattern. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the variation pattern while diversifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game.

  (2) When executing the second continuous notice effect, the sub CPU 32a continuously displays the decorative symbols in the middle row at normal fluctuation speeds (constant speed) in the fluctuation cycles other than the last fluctuation cycle ( In this embodiment, high-speed fluctuation display is continued). As a result, the second continuous notice effect is executed, and it is possible to recognize that the symbol variation game continues even in the variation cycle other than the last variation cycle, even when the variation cycle ends. Therefore, unlike the first continuous notice effect, the second continuous notice effect is easy to understand that the symbol variation game is continuing, and can give the player a sense of security. In addition, it is possible to make the player expect that the number of executions is increased and the jackpot reliability is high.

  (3) When the sub CPU 32a displays the decorative symbols at low speed during the second continuous announcement effect, the sub CPU 32a performs reach suggestion by displaying the same types of decorative symbols on the left and right columns at a speed at which they can be visually recognized. The production is executed. Thereby, it can be made to think that a reach production may be performed during a change cycle, and a player's expectation can be raised. In addition, after the reach suggestion effect is executed, the reach suggestion effect is always executed in the subsequent fluctuation cycles, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

  (4) The sub CPU 32a displays a predetermined display image at the start of a fluctuation cycle other than the first fluctuation cycle. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 32a blacks out the entire screen (displays a single black color) at the start of a variable cycle other than the first variable cycle. Thereby, it can be recognized that a new special fluctuation cycle is started, and the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle can be easily understood. That is, the big hit reliability can be easily understood.

  (5) When the sub CPU 32a executes the second continuous notice effect, the sub CPU 32a continues to display the decorative symbols in all rows in a variable cycle other than the last variable cycle. As a result, unlike the normal fluctuation cycle, the decorative design continues to fluctuate, so that it can be clearly recognized that it is different from the normal fluctuation cycle.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may be changed according to the gaming state (presence / absence of probability change state, number of reserved memories, etc.). Similarly, the selection probability of the variation pattern for the offending effect may be changed depending on the gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state, number of reserved memories, etc.).

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening device 29, and the like may be changed. For example, a 10-round jackpot game may be awarded. Further, even if the number of rounds is the same, a plurality of types of big hit games with different opening modes (opening time and number of times of opening) of the big prize opening device may be received.

  In the above embodiment, a step-up effect (step effect) may be executed in which a display image whose display order is determined in advance is displayed step by step for each change cycle over a plurality of change cycles.

In the above embodiment, the continuous notice effect is not executed in the symbol change game based on the change pattern for the offending effect, but it may be executed.
In the above embodiment, the reach suggesting effect is not executed in the first continuous notice effect, but it may be executed. In this case, at the end of the normal fluctuation cycle, the symbol combination of outlier reach is displayed.

  In the above embodiment, in the reach suggestion effect, the left and right rows of decorative symbols specified by the decorative symbol specifying command are displayed in the display area. However, if the decorative symbols of the same type are displayed, they are not specified decorative symbols. May be.

  In the above embodiment, when the second continuous notice effect is executed, blackout is performed at the start of the fluctuation cycle other than the first time, but any display image may be displayed. For example, a predetermined character may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, when the second continuous notice effect is executed, the left and right rows of decorative symbols are displayed in a low-speed fluctuation manner, but at least one row of decorative symbols may be displayed in a variable manner. For example, the decorative pattern in the right column may be displayed with low-speed fluctuation.

In the above-described embodiment, when the second continuous notice effect is executed, the middle row of decorative symbols may be displayed at low speed in accordance with the left and right rows of decorative symbols at the end of the variation cycle.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) The display means is configured to display a symbol change game by variably displaying three rows of symbols, and the notice effect display means is configured to display the symbols at a low speed during the second continuous notice effect. differs in two columns of symbols, Yu Technical machine you wherein varying the display at a rate that each visible the same kind of symbols.

(B) the announcement attraction display means, at the time of the initial fluctuation cycle start other than the wobble cycles, Yu Technical machine characterized in that to display a predetermined display image.

(C) the announcement attraction display unit, when executing the second continuous announcement attraction, the wobble cycles except the last change cycle, Yu Technical machine you characterized by continuing to change the display of symbols.

  H1 ... Special figure display, H2 ... Variable display, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU, 30b ... ROM, 30c ... RAM, 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall CPU, 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... sub CPU, 32b ... ROM, 32c ... RAM.

Claims (2)

A display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed until the symbol is confirmed and stopped, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game; Is a game machine in which a big hit game that is advantageous to the player occurs,
Jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the symbol fluctuation game;
Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means from among a plurality of types of variation patterns;
A notice effect display means for causing the display means to display a continuous notice effect that suggests the possibility of displaying the jackpot display result depending on the number of executions of the change cycle for displaying the symbols in a predetermined display mode. With
The variation pattern determining means determines a variation pattern capable of specifying a continuous notice effect so that the possibility of a big hit increases as the number of variation cycles increases,
The display means is configured to display a symbol variation game by variably displaying three columns of symbols,
In the display of the symbol in the display means, the display is changed without changing the type of the symbol in the display area in the display means and the display of the symbol in the display area in the display means is changed. And a temporary stop display different from the fixed stop display,
The continuous notice effect includes a first continuous notice effect and a second continuous notice effect,
The first continuous notice effect is continuous until a predetermined number of executions is reached in a normal variation cycle in which one cycle from the start of symbol variation display to the temporary stop display of symbols in one symbol variation game is reached. It is a continuous notice effect to be executed,
In the second continuous notice effect, in a single symbol variation game, the three columns of symbols are displayed at a predetermined speed until the speed at which the two symbols of the three columns are variably displayed is reduced. It is a continuous notice effect that continuously executes a special variable cycle, which is once, until a predetermined number of executions is reached,
The notice effect display means
Based on the same variation pattern including the continuous notice effect in the effect content, both the first continuous notice effect and the second continuous notice effect can be executed ,
During the second continuous notice effect, when the speed at which the symbols are variably displayed decreases in the two columns at which the speed at which the symbols are variably displayed, the same symbol as the symbol variably displayed at one row is displayed at the other column. But let ’s change it,
In a variation cycle other than the final round of the second continuous notice effect, the two rows of symbols in which the same symbol is variably displayed are reduced in speed, but the predetermined variation is again performed in the next variability cycle without stopping. A gaming machine, wherein the display is variably displayed at a speed, and the remaining one row of symbols is continuously variably displayed at the predetermined speed without reducing the speed at which the symbols are variably displayed . In a variation cycle other than the first time of the second continuous notice effect, a predetermined image is temporarily displayed on the display means at a timing before the speed at which the symbol is variably displayed decreases, and the symbol variation display The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is temporarily invisible .

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