JP5613110B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs an operation effect in which an operation result of an effect operation means is reflected in an effect content as an effect during a continuous effect in which a variable cycle is continuously executed a plurality of times in a symbol variable game.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, various effects during the game are performed to improve the interest of the player (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).
As such an effect during the game, Patent Document 1 performs a continuous notice effect (continuous effect) in which an effect is performed as if multiple symbol variation games are being executed in one symbol variation game. The production that improves the interest of the game has been proposed. In addition, as an effect during such a game, Patent Document 2 includes operation buttons and the like (operation means for effects) that can be operated by the player separately from the launch handle, and allows the player to operate the operation buttons. An effect that improves the interest of the game by reflecting the operation result in the effect content has been proposed.

JP 2005-261711 A JP 2006-197971 A

  By the way, the proposal which improves the interest of a game by having the production of the independent characteristic proposed by these patent documents 1 and patent documents 2 together is also considered. However, the continuous notice effect as in Patent Document 1 and the effect using the operation buttons as in Patent Document 2 only show individual independent characteristics if these elements are simply combined. End up. As a result, even if the continuous production and the production using the production operation means were simply combined, it did not lead to improvement of the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a combination of a continuous effect and an effect using the effect operating means. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the performance.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 displays a symbol variation game in which a period from the start of variation of a plurality of types of symbols to the final stop of symbols of a plurality of columns is displayed on a display device. In the variation game, a continuous effect is executed in which a variation cycle of at least one time from the start of variation of symbols to the stop of variation of symbols in a plurality of columns is continuously performed a plurality of times. In the gaming machine that causes the operation effect to reflect the operation result of the effect, the control period of the symbol variation game with the continuous effect is controlled, and the operation period for causing the player to operate the effect operation means in each variation cycle is provided. together can be set, a presentation control means for controlling the output of the control signal so as to perform the effect for the operation by reflecting the operation result of the effect-use operating means during the operation period effect contents Wherein the presentation execution control means for controlling the control execution of signal the presentation for operation based on from presentation control means, wherein the at operation period a operable multiple operation means for the presentation, the operation period the in setting the control time special output until it is possible for the signal is set 1 or more, the length of the special periods vary from variation cycle, the performance control unit, at the time special When the production operation means is operated, the control signal is output at a timing at which the control signal can be output in the special period, and the production execution control means performs the operation according to the input of the control signal. The gist is to control the contents of the production effects .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the length of the special period set in the subsequent fluctuation cycle is determined in the previous fluctuation cycle in the previous and subsequent fluctuation cycles. The gist is to make it shorter than the length of the special period to be set .

The invention according to claim 3 displays on the display device a symbol variation game in which the period from the start of variation of a plurality of types of symbols to the final stop of symbols in a plurality of columns is displayed on the display device. A continuous effect is executed that continuously executes a variable cycle of at least one time until the change stop of the symbols in multiple rows is performed multiple times. As an effect during the continuous effect, the operation result of the operation means for the effect is reflected in the effect contents. In the gaming machine that performs the operation effect to be performed, it is possible to set an operation period for controlling the symbol variation game accompanied by the continuous effect and causing the player to operate the operation means for the effect in each variation cycle. Providing an effect control means for controlling the effect of the operation means for the effect to be reflected in the effect content and causing the effect for the operation to be performed. It is possible to operate several times, and during the setting of the operation period, one or more specific periods until the operation result of the effect operating means can be reflected in the contents of the effect are set. The length changes for each fluctuation cycle, and the production control means operates the production operation means during the specific period when the production operation means is operated during the specific period when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The gist is that control is performed so that the content of the operation effect is changed at a timing at which the result can be reflected in the content of the operation, and the predetermined condition can be established in a variable cycle other than the first time .

Invention according to claim 4, in the gaming machine according to 請 Motomeko 3, the length of the specific time period, before and after the change successive cycles, the shorter variation cycle later than the previous variation cycle This is the gist.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by providing both a continuous production and a production using the production operation means.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation content of a continuous production. Explanatory drawing explaining the determination aspect of an accessory effect aspect. Explanatory drawing explaining the accessory effect aspect. Explanatory drawing explaining the operation effective period. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the transmission interval of production instruction | indication.

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

  In addition, a panel decoration member K provided with a plurality of light emitters (LEDs in the present embodiment) is attached to the lower left of the effect display device 11. The board surface decoration member K is provided with a special symbol display device 12 having a special symbol light emitting section composed of a total of seven (a plurality of) light emitters from the lower left. In the special symbol display device 12, a predetermined number (one or more) of the special symbol light emitting units among the special symbol light emitting units are turned on, and the special symbol light emitting units are distinguished by the position and the number of the illuminated special symbol light emitting units. The symbol variation game for deriving the combination is displayed in a flashing manner. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a special symbol light emitting unit that is turned on or off in the symbol variation game is handled as a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”). The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. Further, in the following description, when the symbol “symbol variation game” is simply indicated, both the special symbol variation game and the symbol variation game with the decoration diagram are shown.

  On the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed in a fixed stop state when the special symbol variable game ends. A plurality of types of special symbols in the special symbol display device 12 are classified into a jackpot symbol that becomes a symbol that can recognize a big hit, and an outlier symbol that becomes a symbol that can recognize a loss. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player.

  The effect display device 11 displays nine types of numbers [1] to [9] for each column as a decorative drawing. In addition, the decorations of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. The symbol variation (variable display) indicates a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the display symbol type in the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12.

  In the special symbol display device 12 and the effect display device 11, a special symbol variation game and a display effect related to the special symbol variation game (a symbol variation game by a decorative drawing) are started and ended simultaneously (that is, the special symbol simultaneously). And the decorations are displayed in a fixed stop). Specifically, along with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 12 starts the variation of the special diagram by turning on and off the light emitter, while the effect display device 11 displays the decoration of each row. The fluctuation starts.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit symbol) that can recognize a big hit (hit) is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, the big hit symbol is also displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display. . In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that displays a stop symbol that can recognize a shift is displayed in a fixed stop, the special symbol display device 11 also displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop display in principle. The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 is configured by a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol ([111], [222], etc.).

  In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 displays a stop symbol that can recognize a shift, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the stop symbol on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. ([151], [767], etc.).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The reach is formed when the same decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed. The temporary stop display of the symbol (decorative diagram) is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state (stationary state) and the symbol (decorative diagram) is confirmed and stopped in the image display unit GH. It is distinguished from the stop display.

  In addition, on the panel decoration member K, a special symbol holding unit composed of a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) light emitters (LEDs in the present embodiment) is placed to the right of the special symbol display device 12 (special symbol light emitting unit). A special symbol holding display device 13 having a light emitting unit is provided. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved start balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure hold memory number”). The special figure hold memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins (enters) a starting winning port (upper starting winning port 15 or lower starting winning port 16) as a starting port arranged on the game board 10. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted at the start of the special figure variation game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening during the special figure variation game, the special figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). The special figure holding memory number indicates the number of executions of the special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  Further, in the panel decoration member K, a normal symbol light-emitting unit composed of a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) light emitters (LEDs in the present embodiment) is provided to the right of the special symbol hold display device 13. A symbol display device 14 is provided. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. Then, the normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (a lottery per common symbol to be described later) for determining whether or not to hit a common symbol separately from the big hit lottery (winning lottery). In other words, the normal map is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery (lottery per universal map) whether or not the normal map. When a lottery per common symbol is won (in the case of per common symbol), a normal symbol hit symbol (in the present embodiment, the normal symbol display on the left side is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop display (derived). Is done. On the other hand, when the lottery per common symbol is not won (in the case of a non-standard), the symbol of the normal symbol (in the present embodiment, the normal symbol display on the right side is lit) is confirmed and stopped (derived).

  Further, below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning opening 15 having an upper winning opening 15a as a game opening is provided. An upper start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the upper start winning opening 15. Further, below the upper start winning opening 15, a lower starting winning opening 16 having a lower winning opening 16a as a game opening for a game ball is arranged. The lower start winning opening 16 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 17 as an opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The lower start winning opening 16 is in an open state in which the entrance is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade 17 so that the game ball can be easily won. On the other hand, the opening is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 17 and the game ball is won. It is difficult to close. In other words, the opening / closing blade 17 changes the lower winning opening 16a of the lower start winning opening 16 from a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter to an open state where a game ball is easy to enter. Further, a lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the lower start winning port 16. The upper start winning opening 15 and the lower start winning opening 16 can give a start condition for the special figure changing game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball.

  Also, below the lower start winning opening 16, a large winning opening 19 as a winning means is a special electric accessory provided with a large winning opening door 18 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. Is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 19. The big winning opening 19 can give a condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number (14 in this embodiment) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 19 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 18 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  In the game board 10, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 20 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 20, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. The gate 20 can give only the starting condition of the usual game (lottery opportunity for lottery per usual figure) when the game ball passes.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is equipped with a board accessory YM that produces a light emission effect by light emission below the effect display device 11. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with an effect button BT as an effect operating means (shown in FIG. 2). In the pachinko gaming machine, the effect button BT is disposed at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as an upper surface of a ball tray unit for storing game balls. Further, the operation of the effect button BT is enabled at a predetermined timing (for example, during a symbol variation game). Further, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launch handle (not shown). This launching handle is a handle for launching a game ball onto the game board 10 by the launching device, and is disposed on the right side of the ball tray unit. Then, the player performs a game by rotating the launch handle to fire a game ball on the game board 10.

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

  The sub integrated control board 31 controls the effect control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. In addition, the effect control board 32 changes the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31. Control. In addition, the effect control board 32 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the board accessory YM based on the control commands output by the main control board 30 and the sub integrated control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub integrated control board 31, and the effect control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a via a panel decoration board K1 mounted in the panel decoration member K. . Each of the light emitters forming these display devices is mounted on a panel decoration board K1.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, a universal pattern determination random number, etc. at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for distribution pattern distribution is a random number used to determine a variation pattern that specifies the variation content of the symbol variation game. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. Further, the main control CPU 30a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the like. The variation pattern is a pattern that is the base of the production from the start of the variation of the symbol (special symbol and ornament) to the final display of the symbol (special symbol and ornament). The fluctuation content (production content) and the fluctuation time (production time) can be specified. As shown in FIGS. 3 (a) to 3 (c), the fluctuation patterns are for the big hit fluctuation shown in FIG. 3 (a), for the loss reach fluctuation shown in FIG. 3 (b), and in FIG. 3 (c). It is classified for each variation content composed of the variation variation shown.

  The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. Then, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, after reaching the reach effect, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery, and finally the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when neither the big win lottery nor the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure variation game, the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach.

  Reach production is performed from the time a reach is formed (temporarily stopped display) until a symbol combination (big hit symbol or off symbol) is finally derived (determined stop display) in the decorative symbol variation game. It is a production that is called. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C, a plurality of variation pattern distribution random numbers are distributed to each variation pattern in the main control ROM 30b.
The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is determined from the numerical values that the jackpot determination random number can take. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery is set to be a probability that it is harder to win than a loss. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is determined from numerical values that the reach determination random number can take. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The judgment value per common figure is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random number for judgment per common figure.

Next, the sub general control board 31 will be described.
On the sub-integrated control board 31, an overall control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b for storing an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 31c is provided. In addition to the overall control program, the overall control ROM 31b stores various tables that are referred to when determining various effects. In addition, a production button BT is connected to the overall control CPU 31a, and a detection signal can be input from the production button BT. The overall control CPU 31a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, the effect control board 32 will be described.
On the effect control board 32, an effect control CPU 32a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 32b for storing a control program for the effect control CPU 32a, and necessary data can be written and read out. An effect control RAM 32c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 32a. Further, a board accessory YM is connected to the effect control CPU 32a. The effect control CPU 32a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The effect control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The effect control ROM 32b stores various light emission patterns (light emission patterns such as during a symbol variation game).

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a start winning port (upper start winning port 15 or lower start winning award) is based on whether a detection signal is input from the start port switch (upper start port switch SW1 or lower start port switch SW2). It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the mouth 16). When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure holding storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. When the special figure hold memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the special figure hold memory number and rewrites the special figure hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 with the rewriting of the special figure hold storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires each value of various random numbers (a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot design random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a stores each value acquired here in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the special figure reservation storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are in a variable display (during a change) or whether a big hit game is in progress. If the determination result of this execution condition determination is affirmative (if it is fluctuating or being a big hit), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative (when it is not fluctuating or big hit), the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure hold memory number, and whether or not the special figure hold memory number is larger than “0”. Execute the hold judgment. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the special figure hold storage number is “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when the special figure hold storage number is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the special figure change game. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the special symbol variation processing flag of the main control RAM 30c to set information indicating that the special symbol variation game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 (-1) from the special figure hold memory number to rewrite the special figure hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 with the rewriting of the special figure hold storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a executing the control related to the special figure variation game stores the jackpot determination random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “1” among the special figure reserved memory numbers. A value is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value matches a jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and a jackpot determination (a jackpot lottery) is performed.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a is for the big hit symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “1” among the special figure reserved memory numbers. Read a random value. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol (special symbol) to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop based on the read jackpot symbol random number value. After that, the main control CPU 30a displays a fixed stop display based on the value of the random number for variable pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. A variation pattern is selected and determined from among variation patterns P1 to P4 for jackpot variation that can be selected according to the figure. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a stores the reach stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure hold storage numbers. Read the value of random number for judgment. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination (reach lottery) for determining whether or not to form a reach (with reach) based on the read value of the reach determination random number.

  When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (because the reach has been won in the reach lottery), the main control CPU 30a final stop symbol (special symbol) that causes the special symbol display device 12 to stop and display the off symbol. Determine as. After that, the main control CPU 30a can select an outlier reach that can be selected based on the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. A variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns P5 to P7 for variation and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (because the reach is not won in the reach lottery), the main control CPU 30a makes a final stop symbol (special feature) that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display the final symbol on the special symbol display device 12. Figure). After that, the main control CPU 30a can select the outlier fluctuation that can be selected based on the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “1” among the special figure reserved memory numbers. The variation pattern P8 is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Note that the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol without considering the lottery result of the reach lottery. For this reason, the presence / absence of the reach effect cannot be distinguished from the determined type of the missing symbol (special symbol).

  By executing the special symbol start process in this way, the main control CPU 30a, based on each value of the random number stored in association with the earliest reserved memory number, at the start of the special figure variation game, The effect content of the special figure variation game indicated by each value is determined.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure and the variation pattern outputs a control command generated according to the determination items to the sub-integrated control board 31 (the overall control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command for designating a special symbol, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. . Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 with the start of the special figure changing game. That is, the main control CPU 30a starts the special figure change by starting the special figure fluctuation game, and the special figure (big hit symbol or out-of-line symbol) determined when the fluctuation time set in the decided fluctuation pattern has elapsed. Display the confirmed stop.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game after the special figure changing game based on the determined change pattern. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the big hit game is started in the main control RAM 30c. In the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command at the start of the big hit game, outputs a round command at the start of each round game, and further outputs an ending command at the end of the big hit game. The opening command instructs the start of the opening (effect), the round command instructs the start of the round game (effect), and the ending command instructs the start of the ending (effect). The main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 19 in a corresponding opening manner in the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures a predetermined round game time for each round game in the big hit game, and inputs a detection signal from the count switch SW3 to enter a game ball entered during the round game. Count the number. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens the big winning opening 19 by satisfying either that the round game time has elapsed or the upper limit number of game balls have entered in each round game of the big hit game. Control to close.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the sub overall control board 31 based on the sub control program will be described.
When the various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a executes a process according to the control command, and performs a process of outputting the control command to the effect control board 32 (effect control CPU 32a) based on the process. For example, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a change pattern designation command, it outputs it to the CPU 32a for effect control. When the general control CPU 31a inputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of decorations to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 according to the commands. To do.

  Specifically, the central control CPU 31a is configured so that when the variation pattern for the big hit variation is designated and the stop symbol designation command for the special symbol is the big hit symbol, the big hit symbol (design combination) based on the decorative drawing is fixedly stopped and displayed. Next, determine the decoration of each column. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation is designated and the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a deviation symbol, the overall control CPU 31a displays the symbol (the symbol combination) by the decorative drawing so as to be confirmed and stopped. Decide the decoration of each row. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines an unusual design that does not make the symbols in the specific column (left and right columns) the same symbol (does not form a reach) as the symbol combination of the decorative symbols. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern for the deviation reach fluctuation is designated and the special symbol stop symbol designating command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 31a displays the stop symbol (symbol combination) based on the decorative drawing in a fixed stop display. As such, the decorative drawing of each column is determined. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines a reach-removed symbol in which the symbols in the specific column (left and right columns) become the same symbol (forms a reach) as the symbol combination of the decorative symbols.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has determined the decoration drawing outputs a stop symbol designating command for decoration drawing designating the decoration drawing of each row to the effect control board 32 (effect control CPU 32a). When the overall control CPU 31a receives a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the effect control board 32 (effect control CPU 32a). When the control command output during the big hit game such as the opening command, round command, and ending command is input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs these commands to the effect control board 32 (effect control CPU 32a).

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a enables the operation of the effect button BT at a predetermined timing during the symbol variation game or the big hit game by the decorative drawing (sets the operation valid period). The overall control CPU 31a can validate the detection signal input from the effect button BT and reflect the operation of the effect button BT in the effect during the operation effective period. The overall control CPU 31a in the present embodiment is accompanied by an effect that prompts the user to operate the effect button BT when setting the operation effective period as the operation period.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 32a of the effect control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 32a selects the image display data based on the change contents instructed by the command. The effect control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. Then, when the effect control CPU 32a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 confirms and stops the decoration diagram instructed by the stop symbol designation command for decoration when the symbol variation game ends. To finish the symbol variation game.

  In addition, when the opening command, round command, and ending command relating to the control of the big hit game are input, the effect control CPU 32a selects the corresponding image display data. Then, the effect control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute various effects during the big hit game based on the image display data.

  Further, the effect control CPU 32a controls the light emission mode of the board accessory YM so as to perform a predetermined light emission effect at a predetermined timing during the symbol variation game or the big hit game by the decorative drawing. In this case, the effect control CPU 32a may cause the light emission effect to be performed at a predetermined timing based on the designated variation pattern, or may cause the light emission effect to be performed at a timing based on the operation of the effect button BT.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in a single symbol variation game, it is possible to execute a continuous effect in which a variation cycle in which one cycle from the start of symbol variation to a temporary stop of the symbol is performed multiple times is performed continuously. It is configured. Note that the continuous effect is expressed as an effect only by the effect display device 11 in one symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12. One symbol variation game is started by the start of variation of symbols (special symbols and decorations), and is terminated when the symbol is confirmed and stopped after the variation of symbols is stopped. This one-time symbol variation game is executed in correspondence with one starting and holding ball. In other words, a single symbol variation game with a continuous effect is expressed in a pseudo manner as if a symbol variation game is performed continuously several times in the internal control. Is to be made. For this reason, the symbol variation game with a continuous effect is also called a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream. Then, in the one symbol variation game with continuous effects of this embodiment, whether or not the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed by the variation cycle number indicating the number of executions of the variable cycle constituting the game. It is configured to change the possibilities. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the symbol variation game is easily performed with a continuous production in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is larger than when the big hit lottery is not won. It has become. For this reason, the player changes the sense of expectation for the big hit depending on how many times the variation cycle continues when the symbol variation game is played with a continuous effect during the variation of the symbol (decoration diagram). In the present embodiment, the number of variable cycles constituting the continuous performance is set to any one of “2 times”, “3 times”, and “4 times (maximum number of times)”, and the maximum number of times is 4 times. Is equal to the upper limit of the number of special figure hold memory.

Hereinafter, a configuration and processing for executing a continuous effect will be described in detail.
Whether or not the continuous effect is executed and the number of variable cycles (the number of variable cycles) when the continuous effect is executed are specified from the change pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the variation content specified from the variation patterns P2 to P4 among the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit variation includes a continuous effect. Then, the fluctuation pattern P2 specifies that the fluctuation cycle number is two. The variation pattern P3 specifies that the number of variation cycles is three. Moreover, the fluctuation pattern P4 specifies that the number of fluctuation cycles is four. Note that the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit variation is configured such that the variation content of the last (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 variation, the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed through the reach effect in the last variation cycle (two times, three times, or four times). It is like that. In addition, the effect time of the change cycle other than the last in the symbol change game based on the change patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit change is the same as the effect time specified by the change pattern P8 for the deviation change.

  Similarly, the variation content specified from the variation patterns P6 and P7 out of the variation patterns P5 to P7 for variation in outlier reach includes a continuous effect. And the fluctuation pattern P6 specifies that the number of fluctuation cycles is two. Moreover, the fluctuation pattern P7 specifies that the number of fluctuation cycles is three. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern for specifying that the number of variation cycles is four is not provided as a variation pattern for variation in outlier reach. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the fact that the number of fluctuation cycles is four can be specified only by the fluctuation pattern for big hit fluctuation. As a result, in this embodiment, depending on the variation (symbol variation game) in which the continuous effect with four variation cycles is executed, the big hit determination (derivation of the big hit symbol) is notified. Note that the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P6 and P7 for variation in the reach reach is configured so that the variation contents of the last variation cycle can be specified based on the variation patterns P6 and P7.

  Specifically, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P6 and P7 for variation in the detachment reach, the detachment symbol (the detachment symbol) is displayed in a fixed stop manner through the reach effect in the final variation cycle. . In addition, the effect time of the change cycle other than the last time in the symbol change game based on the change patterns P6 and P7 for change in the reach reach is the same as the effect time specified by the change pattern P8 for change in the change.

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern P8 for deviation fluctuation does not include a continuous effect in the fluctuation content. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is executed, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern that specifies the loss reach variation and the big hit variation is performed. Then, in the symbol variation game in which the continuous effect is executed, at least a reach effect is performed even if it is off.

  The variation patterns P5 to P7 for reach variation differ from the variation patterns P1 to P3 for jackpot variation, and the same variation content can be specified with the same number of variation cycles. The pattern is different depending on whether the symbol is a big hit symbol or a reach-removed symbol. Further, the variation pattern P4 for big hit variation is a pattern having specific variation contents that can be specified only in the case of big hit.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C, each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern distribution random number to each variation pattern that can be selected based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the reach lottery. ing. When the big hit lottery is won, that is, for the fluctuation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit fluctuation, the larger the fluctuation cycle number, the larger the number of fluctuations, except for the fluctuation pattern P4 that is specified as four fluctuation cycles. Pattern distribution random numbers are distributed. In addition, when the winning lottery is not won and the reach lottery is won, that is, for the fluctuation patterns P5 to P7 for losing reach fluctuation, the smaller the fluctuation cycle number, the more fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers are assigned. Yes.

  For this reason, in the symbol variation game with two variation cycles and three variation cycles, the total calculated present rate is the sum of the appearance rate (selection rate) in the case of big hit and the appearance rate (selection rate) in the case of a big hit On the other hand, the ratio of the appearance rate (selection rate) in the case of big hit becomes high when the number of fluctuation cycles is three. Similarly, in a symbol variation game with one variation cycle and two variation cycles, the total calculated present rate is the sum of the appearance rate (selection rate) in the case of big win and the appearance rate (selection rate) in the case of a big hit On the other hand, the ratio of the appearance rate (selection rate) in the case of big hit becomes high when the number of fluctuation cycles is two.

  Further, the variation pattern distribution random numbers of the smallest number among the variation patterns for the big hit variation are distributed to the variation pattern P4 for the big hit variation. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern specifying the fluctuation cycle number of 4 is provided only for the big hit fluctuation pattern. For this reason, the variation pattern specifying the variation cycle number of 4 can appear (selectable) only in the case of a big hit, and cannot appear (cannot be selected) in the case of a loss. That is, in the symbol variation game with four variation cycles, the appearance rate in the case of a big hit is 100% with respect to the total calculated present rate.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, with respect to the variation pattern including the continuous effect in the variation content, the larger the variation cycle number, the higher the big hit expectation (possibility of big hit), and the variation cycle number is “3 times” than “2 times”. ”And“ 3 times ”, the variation pattern of“ 4 times ”is set so that the big hit expectation is higher. Furthermore, the expected degree of jackpot when the number of fluctuation cycles is “4” is 100%.

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

  In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P8 for deviation variation, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol sequence stops changing in the order of the left column, the right column, and the middle column every time a predetermined time elapses. Derived (determined stop display). Hereinafter, the fluctuation content based on the fluctuation pattern P8 for deviation fluctuation is referred to as normal fluctuation.

  Also, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 and P5 for the big hit variation or the outreach reach variation, as shown in FIG. 4, after the start of the symbol variation game and before the start of the second variation cycle, the predetermined game is performed. After a lapse of time, the specific columns (left and right columns) stop changing and reach is formed. After that, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 and P5, the big hit symbol or the reach off symbol is derived (determined stop display) through the reach effect.

  In addition, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 and P6 for the big hit variation or the outlier reach variation, in which the variation contents include a continuous effect with two variation cycles, the symbol variation game starts as shown in FIG. Thereafter, normal fluctuation is performed as the first fluctuation cycle. Thereafter, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 and P6, when 12600 (ms) elapses after the symbol variation game is started, the second variation cycle is started. Then, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 and P6, after the start of the second variation cycle, which is the final time, and before the start of the third variation cycle, a specific column (left and right columns) after a predetermined time has elapsed. Cease to fluctuate and reach is formed. Thereafter, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 and P6, the big hit symbol or the reach off symbol is derived (determined stop display) through the reach effect.

  In addition, in the symbol variation game based on variation patterns P3 and P7 for big hit variation or outlier reach variation including continuous effects with three variation cycles in the variation content, the symbol variation game starts as shown in FIG. Thereafter, normal fluctuation is performed as the first and second fluctuation cycles. Thereafter, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P3 and P7, when 25200 (ms) has elapsed after the symbol variation game is started, a third variation cycle is started. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P3 and P7, after the start of the third variation cycle, which is the final time, and before the start of the fourth variation cycle, a specific column (left and right columns) after a predetermined time has elapsed. Cease to fluctuate and reach is formed. Thereafter, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P3 and P7, the big hit symbol or the reach off symbol is derived (determined stop display) through the reach effect.

  In addition, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4 for jackpot variation, in which the variation content includes a continuous effect of four variation cycles, the first, second, and third variation cycles after the symbol variation game is started. As usual. Thereafter, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4, after 37800 (ms) has elapsed after the symbol variation game is started, a fourth variation cycle is started. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4, after the fourth variation cycle, which is the final round, starts, the specific column (left and right columns) stops varying and a reach is formed after a predetermined time has elapsed. After that, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4, the jackpot symbol is derived (determined stop display) through the reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, in a normal variation of a symbol variation game including a continuous effect, a continuous effect is performed to notify that the next variation cycle is performed. For this reason, in a symbol variation game including a continuous effect, if a continuous effect is performed in each variable cycle, the process proceeds to the next variable cycle. On the other hand, if a continuous effect is not performed, the reach is performed without performing the next variable cycle. Transition to production.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the chance continuation in which the decorative drawing becomes a specific combination is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation effect informing that the next fluctuation cycle is performed. The chance continuation according to the present embodiment is a misalignment ([223]) in which the left column and the middle column are shifted by “1” (advance or return) in the sequence of numbers with the left column and the middle column on the right column. And [221].

Next, a process for executing a continuous effect will be described.
As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern in the process related to the execution of the symbol variation game, and outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern. Further, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation patterns P2 to P4, P6, and P7 that include the continuous effect in the variation content, the overall control execution process related to the continuous effect is executed.

  In the continuous effect execution process, when the overall control CPU 31a specifies that the continuous effect is to be executed from the instructed variation pattern, the CPU 31a identifies the number of variation cycles and stops the variation in the variation cycle other than the last in each variation cycle (once. Decide the symbol combination of the decoration to be displayed. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decorative drawing of each row constituting the chance continuation eye.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a gives predetermined control commands for designating decorative combinations of symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in a variation cycle other than the last time, and various control commands instructing the start of each variation cycle (mainly the second and subsequent variation cycles). It outputs to the production control board 32 (production control CPU 32a) at the timing.

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a variation pattern designation command to instruct the start of the symbol variation game, and to instruct the start of the first variation cycle if a continuous effect is included. Become. In accordance with this, the overall control CPU 31a instructs the symbol combination (chance continuation) of the decorative drawing to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the first fluctuation cycle. The overall control CPU 31a separately outputs a stop symbol designating command for a decoration for the symbol combination of the decoration to be finally stopped. Moreover, in this embodiment, when including a continuous production, since it is composed of at least two fluctuation cycles, the decorative pattern combination (chance continuation eye) that is temporarily displayed regardless of the number of fluctuation cycles is displayed. Instruct.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 31a starts the second fluctuation cycle after 12600 (ms) has elapsed after the output of the fluctuation pattern designation command, that is, after the instruction to start the symbol fluctuation game, if a continuous effect is included. Will be instructed. In accordance with this, if the number of fluctuation cycles of three or more is specified, the overall control CPU 31a instructs a symbol combination (chance continuation) of the decorative drawing that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation cycle. In the case of two fluctuation cycles, since there is no further continuation of the fluctuation cycle, no instruction is given for the symbol combination (the chance continuation) of the decorative drawing that is temporarily stopped.

  Subsequently, after the output of the variation pattern designation command, that is, after the instruction to start the symbol variation game, the overall control CPU 31a has passed 25200 (ms) if it includes a continuous effect with three or more variation cycles. Then, the start of the third fluctuation cycle is instructed. In accordance with this, if the number of fluctuation cycles is specified four times, the overall control CPU 31a instructs a symbol combination (chance continuation) of the decorative drawing that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the third fluctuation cycle. In the case of the number of fluctuation cycles of three times, there is no continuation of further fluctuation cycles, so no indication is given for the symbol combination (decision continuation) of the decorative drawing that is temporarily displayed.

  Subsequently, after the output of the variation pattern designation command, that is, the instruction to start the symbol variation game, the overall control CPU 31a includes 37800 (ms) if it includes a continuous effect with four variation cycles. The start of the fourth fluctuation cycle is instructed. In this case, since there is no further continuation of the fluctuation cycle, there is no instruction for the symbol combination (decision continuation) of the decorative drawing that is temporarily stopped.

  Then, the effect control CPU 32a of the effect control board 32 causes the instructed change cycle to be performed each time the start of each change cycle is instructed when starting the symbol change game in which the change contents include a continuous effect. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. Then, the effect control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to temporarily stop and display the chance continuation instructed when the cycle is a variation cycle other than the last time. When all the fluctuation cycles other than the last time are executed, the effect control CPU 32a changes the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the last change cycle with the effect contents based on the instructed change pattern. Control. Thereby, the symbol combination of the decoration drawing instruct | indicated by the symbol designation | designated command for decoration drawings is fixed-stop-displayed on the effect display apparatus 11 (image display part GH).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, in each variable cycle constituting the continuous effect, at the predetermined timing after the start of each variable cycle (in this embodiment, when 2100 (ms) elapses), the effect button Based on the operation of the BT, an effect effect effect as an operation effect for lighting (flashing) the board accessory YM is performed. The effect effect effect is performed in all the change cycles that can be performed, and the effect result of the effect effect effect is inherited in all the change cycles that can be performed.

  And, in the effect effect production, by suggesting (notifying) the number of times the variation cycle is continued by the emission color (flashing color) of the board feature YM, there is a possibility that this symbol variation game will be a big hit (big hit) (Expectation) is suggested (notified) to the player. The board accessory YM in the effect effect effect has a light emission color that changes over a plurality of stages (four stages in the present embodiment). Then, in the effect effect effect, in response to the operation of the effect button BT during this period, the board feature YM is emitted, and the emission color is “blue” → “yellow” → “red” → “rainbow (seven colors) ) ”In the order of staged changes, and the number of times that the fluctuating cycle is continued from the changed emission color, that is, the jackpot expectation is suggested (notified). In the effect effect production according to the present embodiment, a plurality of operations (continuous operation (button continuous stroke)) of the production button BT are required.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, since the change is inherited through all the change cycles that can be performed in the effect effect production, the player can continue the change cycle after the change process of the board feature YM. There are cases where it is suggested (notified), and there are also cases where the subsequent fluctuation cycle is continued even if the changing process of the board accessory YM is poor. In the effect effect production, the final production result determined internally (overall control CPU 31a) is not derived just because the production button BT is operated, but the production button BT is operated. Depending on the result of the determination made internally or by the overall control CPU 31a, the final presentation result determined internally may not be reached.

Next, the process in which the CPU 31a for overall control determines the accessory effect aspect that is the effect content of the effect effect effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The overall control CPU 31a performs the role effect effect so that the effect effect effect is performed when the change pattern including the continuous effect is specified by the change pattern specifying command, that is, when the change patterns P2 to P4, P6, and P7 are specified. An object effect mode is selected (lottery) in accordance with the start (before the start) of the symbol variation game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the overall control CPU 31a selects (lots) and determines the accessory effect mode based on the variation pattern (number of variation cycles) designated by the variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, based on the variation pattern, yellow mode (“yellow”), red mode 1 (“red 1”), red mode 2 (“red 2”), red mode 3 (“red 3”), red 4 Random numbers for effect distribution are distributed for each accessory effect mode of mode (“red 4”), rainbow 1 mode (“rainbow 1”), and rainbow 2 mode (“rainbow 2”). Then, the overall control CPU 31a selects (lottery) an accessory effect mode in the current symbol variation game (each variation cycle) using the effect distribution random number. The overall control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the value of the effect distribution random number every predetermined period. The effect distribution random numbers are updated at predetermined intervals and stored in the overall control RAM 31c.

  Then, in the determination of the accessory effect mode of the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed so as to determine only the yellow mode if the variation patterns P2 and P6 specify the number of variation cycles twice. In addition, in this embodiment, if the variation patterns P3 and P7 specify the number of three variation cycles, in addition to the yellow aspect, the red 1 aspect, the red 2 aspect, the red 3 aspect, and the red 4 aspect are also determined. Random numbers are distributed to get. Further, in this embodiment, if the variation pattern P3 specifies the number of three variation cycles and the jackpot variation, in addition to the yellow mode, the red 1 mode, the red 2 mode, the red 3 mode, and the red 4 mode, the rainbow 1 The random numbers are distributed so that the aspect and the rainbow 2 aspect can also be determined. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, random numbers are distributed so that the rainbow 1 aspect and the rainbow 2 aspect cannot be determined if the fluctuation pattern P7 specifies the number of fluctuation cycles of three times and the deviation reach fluctuation. In this embodiment, if the number of fluctuation cycles is four, that is, if the fluctuation pattern P4 specifies the big hit fluctuation, the yellow aspect cannot be determined, while the red 1 aspect, red 2 aspect, red 3 aspect, and red In addition to the four modes, random numbers are assigned so that the rainbow 1 mode and the rainbow 2 mode can be determined. Further, in the present embodiment, if the variation patterns P3 and P7 specify the number of three fluctuation cycles, the variation pattern P3 that specifies the jackpot variation is less red than the variation pattern P7 that specifies the outlier reach variation. Random numbers are assigned so that it is easy to determine the 1 aspect, the red 2 aspect, the red 3 aspect, and the red 4 aspect, and it is difficult to determine the yellow aspect.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, if it is an effect effect production based on the yellow aspect, there is a high possibility that the number of fluctuation cycles is two, and there is a high possibility that the fluctuation of reach is far from the big hit fluctuation. become. Further, in the present embodiment, if the effect effect effect is based on any one of the red 1 aspect, the red 2 aspect, the red 3 aspect, and the red 4 aspect, the number of fluctuation cycles is determined to be three times or more, and the reach There is a high possibility that it is a big hit fluctuation compared to the fluctuation. Moreover, in this embodiment, if it is an effect effect production based on either the rainbow 1 aspect or the rainbow 2 aspect, it is highly likely that the number of variable cycles is 3 or more, and that it is 4 or more. The jackpot fluctuation will be fixed.

Next, the effect effect aspect in this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The overall control CPU 31a detects the operation of the effect button BT during the operation effective period set in each change cycle of the symbol change game including the continuous effect, and further determines that the detection is effective (hereinafter referred to as “effective operation”). ”), A control command for giving an instruction for causing the board accessory YM to emit light based on the accessory effect mode is output to the effect control CPU 32a. Then, the overall control CPU 31a gives an instruction to produce “blue EF”, thereby giving an instruction to cause the board accessory YM to emit “blue”. Further, the overall control CPU 31a gives an instruction to produce “yellow EF”, thereby giving an instruction to cause the board accessory YM to emit “yellow”. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a gives an instruction to produce “red EF”, thereby giving an instruction to cause the board accessory YM to emit “red”. Further, the overall control CPU 31a instructs the “rainbow” to emit the “board rainbow” by instructing the effect of “rainbow EF”. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a stores (sets) the stage of production instructing the production effect effect (board feature YM) in the overall control RAM 31c, and at the stage of production based on the role effect mode. A directing instruction will be given. In FIG. 6, detection of the effective operation of the effect button BT is indicated as “button input”.

  Then, the effect control CPU 32a of the effect control board 32 controls the light emission mode of the board accessory YM so as to be instructed to emit light when receiving a control command for giving an instruction to emit the board accessory YM. In other words, when “blue EF” is instructed, the effect control CPU 32a causes the board accessory YM to emit “blue”. In addition, when “yellow EF” is instructed, the effect control CPU 32a causes the board accessory YM to emit “yellow”. In addition, when “red EF” is instructed, the effect control CPU 32a causes the board accessory YM to emit “red”. In addition, when “rainbow EF” is instructed, the effect control CPU 32a causes the board feature YM to emit light to “rainbow”.

  And the accessory effect aspect in this embodiment is divided roughly into three types by the upper limit of the stage which can change which is a final production result. Further, the accessory effect mode includes a “yellow mode” in which the upper limit (final effect result) of the level that can be changed is the “yellow” level. Further, in the effect effect mode, “red 1 mode”, “red 2 mode”, “red 3 mode”, where the upper limit of the stage that can change (final effect result) is set to the “red” stage, and “Red 4 embodiment” is included. Further, the accessory effect mode includes “rainbow 1 mode” and “rainbow 2 mode” in which the upper limit of the stage that can change (final effect result) is the stage of “rainbow”.

Next, the “yellow aspect” will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the yellow mode, no matter how much the effect button BT is operated during the effect effect effect, the luminescent color stage of the board feature YM does not proceed beyond “yellow”. ing. Specifically, in the yellow mode, when the stage of production is “blue EF”, an instruction to produce “blue EF” is given every time the production button BT is inputted, and after the input is performed five times, the production button BT is inputted. It is determined that the production stage is changed to “yellow EF” by winning a 1/10 (1/10) change lottery every time. Further, in the yellow mode, when the production stage is “yellow EF”, it is determined that an instruction to produce “yellow EF” is given every time the production button BT is input. The change lottery is performed by the overall control CPU 31a by random lottery in which random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability is 1/10.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the red 1 aspect, the red 2 aspect, the red 3 aspect, and the red 4 aspect, no matter how much the effect button BT is operated during the effect effect effect, The stage does not advance from “red”. Specifically, in the red 1 mode, when the stage of production is “blue EF”, an instruction to produce “blue EF” is given for each input of the production button BT, and after the input is performed five times, For each input, it is determined that the stage of production is changed to “yellow EF” by winning a change lottery of 1/10 (1/10). Further, in the red 1 mode, when the stage of production is “yellow EF”, an instruction to produce “yellow EF” is given every time the production button BT is inputted, and after every 5 times, the production button BT is inputted. It is determined that the stage of production is changed to “red EF” by winning a change lottery of 1/10 (1/10). Further, in the red 1 mode, when the production stage is “red”, it is determined that an instruction to produce “red EF” is given every time the production button BT is input. The change lottery is performed by the overall control CPU 31a by random lottery in which random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability is 1/10.

  Further, in the red 2 mode, when the stage of production is “yellow EF”, the conditions for performing the change lottery are different from those in the red 1 mode. In the red 2 mode, when the stage of production is “yellow EF”, it is after the start of the second fluctuation cycle that is a specific fluctuation cycle (indicated in FIG. 6 as “after the start of pseudo 2”). In addition, it is determined that the change lottery is performed every time the effect button BT is input after the input is further performed five times.

  Further, in the red 3 mode, the condition for performing the change lottery is different from that in the red 1 mode when the stage of production is “blue EF”. And in the red 3 mode, when the stage of production is “blue EF”, it is after the start of the second fluctuation cycle that is a specific fluctuation cycle (in FIG. 6, “after pseudo 2 start”). In addition, it is determined that the change lottery is performed every time the effect button BT is input after the input is further performed five times.

  Further, in the red 4 mode, the condition for performing the change lottery is different from that in the red 1 mode when the stage of production is “yellow EF”. In the red 4 mode, when the stage of production is “yellow EF”, it is after the start of the third fluctuation cycle that is a specific fluctuation cycle (indicated in FIG. 6 as “after the start of pseudo 3”). In addition, it is determined that the change lottery is performed every time the effect button BT is input after the input is further performed five times.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the rainbow 1 aspect and the rainbow 2 aspect, the stage of the luminescent color of the board accessory YM can reach “rainbow” as a result of operating the effect button BT during the effect effect effect. It has become. Specifically, in the rainbow 1 mode, when the stage of production is “blue EF”, an instruction to produce “blue EF” is given for each input of the production button BT, and after the input is performed five times, For each input, it is determined that the stage of production is changed to “yellow EF” by winning a change lottery of 1/10 (1/10). In the rainbow 1 mode, when the stage of production is “yellow EF”, an instruction to produce “yellow EF” is given for each input of the production button BT, and after the input is performed five times, every time the production button BT is inputted. It is determined that the stage of production is changed to “red EF” by winning a change lottery of 1/10 (1/10). In the rainbow 1 mode, when the production stage is “red EF”, an instruction for “red EF” is given for each input of the production button BT, and after the input is performed five times, every time the production button BT is inputted. It is determined that the stage of production is changed to “Rainbow EF” by winning a change lottery of 1/10 (1/10). Further, in the rainbow 1 mode, when the production stage is “rainbow”, it is determined that an instruction to produce “rainbow EF” is given every time the production button BT is input. The change lottery is performed by the overall control CPU 31a by random lottery in which random numbers are distributed so that the winning probability is 1/10.

  Further, in the rainbow 2 mode, the condition for performing the change lottery is different from that of the rainbow 1 mode when the stage of production is “red EF”. In the rainbow 2 mode, when the stage of production is “red EF”, it is after an instruction to start the third fluctuation cycle, which is a specific fluctuation cycle (in FIG. 6, “after pseudo 3 start”). In addition, it is determined that the change lottery is performed every time the effect button BT is input after the input is further performed five times.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the emission color of the board accessory YM becomes “yellow”, there is a high possibility that the number of fluctuation cycles is two, and it is possible that the fluctuation in reach is far from the big hit fluctuation. It is suggested that the nature is high. Even if the emission color of the board accessory YM is “yellow”, the emission color may change to “red” or “rainbow” after that. Further, in the present embodiment, when the emission color of the board accessory YM becomes “red”, the number of fluctuation cycles is determined to be 3 or more, and it is highly likely that the hitting fluctuation is larger than the deviation reach fluctuation. It is suggested. In this case, if it is before the start of the third fluctuation cycle, it is suggested that at least the third fluctuation cycle is continued. Even if the emission color of the board accessory YM is “red”, the emission color may change to “rainbow” after that. In the present embodiment, when the emission color of the board accessory YM becomes “rainbow”, it is highly likely that the number of fluctuation cycles is 3 or more, and is likely to be 4 times, and the jackpot fluctuation is further confirmed. become.

Next, processing related to the execution of the accessory effect effect by the overall control CPU 31a will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 7, the overall control CPU 31 a sets an operation valid period in all the change cycles that can be performed in a symbol change game including a continuous effect. Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a sets the operation valid period with 2100 (ms) elapsed from the start of each fluctuation cycle as the reception start time. Then, the central control CPU 31a has the same reception start time (timing) regardless of the number of fluctuation cycles, and regardless of whether the transition cycle is continued or the next fluctuation cycle is continued. To set the operation valid period. Further, the overall control CPU 31a ends the operation effective period (cancels the setting) depending on whether the shift to the reach effect or the next fluctuation cycle is continued. Specifically, if it is a variable cycle that shifts to reach production, the overall control CPU 31a ends the operation valid period with 10300 (ms) elapsed from the start of the variable cycle. On the other hand, if the next variation cycle is a variation cycle, the overall control CPU 31a terminates the operation valid period with 12000 (ms) elapsed from the start of the variation cycle. In the first fluctuation cycle (pseudo first time), only the situation of “continuation” exists. In the second fluctuation cycle (pseudo second time) and the third fluctuation cycle (pseudo third time), both “reach” and “continuation” situations exist. In the fourth fluctuation cycle (pseudo fourth time), only the situation of “reach” exists. The overall control CPU 31a measures the arrival of the reception start time and the reception end time using a timer.

  Then, when setting the operation effective period, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an effective period setting command instructing that the operation effective period has been set to the effect control CPU 32a. Thereby, the CPU 32a for effect control controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to cause the effect to prompt the operation of the effect button BT. Further, when the operation effective period ends (setting is canceled), the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the effect control CPU 32a an effective period end command instructing that the operation effective period has ended. Thereby, the CPU 32a for effect control controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the effect prompting the operation of the effect button BT.

  During the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a performs a function based on the operation of the effect button BT at every predetermined transmission interval (300 (ms), 200 (ms), 100 (ms), or 30 (ms)). A control command for giving an effect instruction in the effect effect is output (transmitted). Then, the central control CPU 31a determines whether or not an effective operation of the effect button BT has been detected during each predetermined transmission interval from the start of setting the operation effective period (whether a detection signal based on the operation has been input). )). As a result, the overall control CPU 31a outputs (transmits) a control command for instructing an effect in the effect effect effect at each transmission interval on condition that an effective operation of the effect button BT is detected during a predetermined transmission interval. It will be. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined transmission interval elapses from the start of setting the operation valid period, the first opportunity to transmit (output) a control command for instructing the effect of an effect effect has arrived. become. The overall control CPU 31a measures the arrival of a predetermined transmission interval with a timer.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, since the reflection to the effect effect effect based on the operation of the effect button BT is performed at a predetermined transmission interval, the operation result of the effect button BT is accepted at the predetermined transmission interval. It will be. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the transmission interval for instructing the effect of the effect effect effect is the reception interval of the effect button BT.

  And as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the transmission interval of production | presentation instruction | indication is defined for every fluctuation | variation cycle. Specifically, in the first fluctuation cycle (pseudo first time), it is determined that the transmission interval (acceptance interval) is 300 (ms). In the second fluctuation cycle (pseudo second time), it is determined that the transmission interval (acceptance interval) is 200 (ms). In the third fluctuation cycle (pseudo third time), it is determined that the transmission interval (acceptance interval) is 100 (ms). In the fourth fluctuation cycle (pseudo fourth), it is determined that the transmission interval (acceptance interval) is 30 (ms).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the transmission interval (acceptance interval) for instructing the effect of the effect effect changes between the fluctuation cycles. Further, in the present embodiment, the transmission interval (acceptance interval) for instructing the effect of the effect effect effect is not longer and shorter in the previous fluctuation cycle than in the previous fluctuation cycle in the preceding and following fluctuation cycles. ing.

  When the overall control CPU 31a detects an effective operation of the effect button BT during a predetermined transmission interval, information (flag) indicating the detection of the effective operation for the detection of the first effective operation in the transmission interval. Etc.) is stored (set) in the overall control RAM 31c. For this reason, even if the overall control CPU 31a can detect the effective operation of the effect button BT a plurality of times during a predetermined transmission interval, the overall control CPU 31a targets the detection of the first effective operation in the transmission interval. A production instruction for the effect effect production is performed. In this way, the overall control CPU 31a that sets the operation valid period during the change cycle and performs processing related to the effect effect effect based on the operation of the effect button BT functions as an effect control means.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8D, a detailed description will be given of a transmission interval for instructing the effect of an effect effect in each change cycle, with reference to a timing chart schematically showing a state during an operation effective period. . In FIGS. 8A to 8D, the output (transmission) of the effect instruction is indicated as “send”.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the first fluctuation cycle (pseudo first), the overall control CPU 31a has elapsed the first transmission interval Y1 from the start of the operation effective period setting (operation effective period start). In the meantime, whether or not an effective operation of the effect button BT has been detected is determined based on information stored (set) in the overall control RAM 31c. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a outputs (transmits) an effect instruction in accordance with the accessory effect mode (effect stage) if an effective operation of the effect button BT is detected. Then, the overall control CPU 31a repeats such processing for each transmission interval Y1 until the operation effective period ends (operation effective period ends). Note that the transmission interval Y1 in the first fluctuation cycle is maintained without change during the operation effective period.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the second fluctuation cycle (pseudo second time), the overall control CPU 31a, during the first transmission interval Y2 from the start of the setting of the operation valid period, Whether or not an effective operation of the effect button BT has been detected is determined based on information stored (set) in the overall control RAM 31c. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a outputs (transmits) an effect instruction in accordance with the accessory effect mode (effect stage) if an effective operation of the effect button BT is detected. Then, the overall control CPU 31a repeats such processing for each transmission interval Y2 until the operation valid period ends. Note that the transmission interval Y2 in the second fluctuation cycle is maintained without change during the operation effective period.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the third fluctuation cycle (pseudo third time), the overall control CPU 31a, during the first transmission interval Y3 from the start of the setting of the operation valid period, Whether or not an effective operation of the effect button BT has been detected is determined based on information stored (set) in the overall control RAM 31c. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a outputs (transmits) an effect instruction in accordance with the accessory effect mode (effect stage) if an effective operation of the effect button BT is detected. Then, the overall control CPU 31a repeats such processing at every transmission interval Y3 until the operation valid period ends. Note that the transmission interval Y3 in the third fluctuation cycle is maintained without change during the operation effective period.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, in the fourth fluctuation cycle (pseudo fourth time), the overall control CPU 31a, during the first transmission interval Y4 from the start of the setting of the operation valid period, Whether or not an effective operation of the effect button BT has been detected is determined based on information stored (set) in the overall control RAM 31c. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a outputs (transmits) an effect instruction in accordance with the accessory effect mode (effect stage) if an effective operation of the effect button BT is detected. Then, the overall control CPU 31a repeats such processing at every transmission interval Y4 until the operation valid period ends. Note that the transmission interval Y4 in the fourth fluctuation cycle is maintained without change during the operation effective period.

  In this embodiment, in the second fluctuation cycle, the transmission interval Y2 is shortened to 2/3 (two-thirds) of the transmission interval Y1, so that the operation result is not accepted in the first fluctuation cycle. The effective operation of the production button BT can generate a situation where it is accepted in the second fluctuation cycle. As a result, in the second variation cycle, the number of outputs (the number of transmissions) for directing the production can be increased compared to the first variation cycle, and is reflected in the effect effect production among the effective operations of the production button BT. Can increase the rate. In the second variation cycle, the time until the effective operation of the effect button BT that is the target of the effect instruction of the effect effect effect is reflected in the effect can be shorter than that in the first change cycle. .

  In the present embodiment, in the third fluctuation cycle, the transmission interval Y3 becomes 1/2 (1/2) of the transmission interval Y2 and further shorter than the transmission interval Y1, so that the second and first fluctuation cycles. In this case, it is possible to generate a situation where the effective operation of the effect button BT for which the operation result is not received is accepted in the third fluctuation cycle. As a result, in the third fluctuation cycle, the number of outputs (the number of transmissions) for directing the production can be increased as compared to the first and second fluctuation cycles, and the effect effect production among the effective operations of the production button BT. The percentage reflected in can increase. Also, in the third variation cycle, the time until the effective operation of the production button BT that is the target of the effect instruction of the effect effect production is reflected in the production is also compared to the second and first variation cycles. Can be shorter.

  In the present embodiment, in the fourth fluctuation cycle, the transmission interval Y4 becomes 3/10 (3/10) of the transmission interval Y3, the transmission interval Y2, and the transmission interval Y1, so that the third time. An effective operation of the effect button BT for which the operation result has not been accepted in the second and first fluctuation cycles may cause a situation in which it is accepted in the fourth fluctuation cycle. As a result, in the fourth variation cycle, the output count (number of transmissions) for directing the production can be increased as compared with the first, second, and third variation cycles, and it is useful for the operation of the production button BT. The proportion reflected in the effect production can increase. Also, in the fourth fluctuation cycle, the time until the effective operation of the production button BT that is the target of the production instruction of the effect effect production is reflected in the production is also the third, second, and first fluctuation cycle. It can be shorter than

  Further, in this embodiment, by configuring the reception interval for receiving the operation result of the production button BT to be shorter in the later variation cycle, the process up to winning the change lottery in each variation cycle is the same condition. Even in the case of (winning 1/10 after 5 inputs), the change mode of the stage of the effect effect effect can be changed in each change cycle. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the process up to winning the change lottery in each variable cycle is performed under the same conditions (after 5 inputs, winning 1/10), the change lottery becomes the later variable cycle. It is easy to win, and the stage of the luminescent color of the board accessory YM is easy to change (easy to advance).

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) It was set as the structure which can change the reception space | interval of operation of the operation means for production (production button BT) in each change cycle which can be performed. As a result, during the fluctuation cycle in which the operation reception interval of the production operation means (production button BT) changes, the operation result of the production operation means (production button BT) is also reflected in the production. Will give. For this reason, the player can entertain various effects in a single symbol variation game with continuous effects by performing operational effects (actual effect effects) that show various changes for each possible variation cycle. be able to. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by having both the continuous effect and the effect using the effect operating means (effect button BT).

  (2) In the operation effect (effect effect effect), the content of the effect (on the board feature YM) is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of the change lottery) based on the operation of the effect operation means (effect button BT). The emission color) is changed. Further, the predetermined condition (change lottery) is set to be the same for each variable cycle that can be performed (after 5 inputs, 1/10 winning). As a result, even if the predetermined condition (change lottery) for changing the production contents of the operation production (effect effect production) is the same in each fluctuation cycle, the production operation means (production button BT) in each fluctuation cycle. By changing the reception interval of the operation, it is possible to change the reflection of the operation result of the operation of the effect operation means (effect button BT) in the effect.

  (3) In a single symbol variation game with continuous performance, a predetermined condition is required after a specific variation cycle (second variation cycle or third variation cycle) is started among the variation cycles that can be performed. This is a configuration that also includes the case where no is established (the change lottery is not won). Thereby, the variation of the operation effect (function effect effect) of the change cycle which can be performed increases. For this reason, the player can enjoy various effects in a single symbol variation game with continuous effects by performing operational effects (actual effect effects) that show various changes in each possible change cycle. I can do it.

  (4) The operation reception interval of the production operation means (production button BT) is configured not to be longer in the subsequent fluctuation cycle than in the previous fluctuation cycle. As a result, the operation of the production operation means (production button BT) is less likely to be accepted as the variation cycle continues. For this reason, the operation of the production operation means (production button BT) is prevented by preventing the operation result of the production operation means (production button BT) from being reflected in the production as the change cycle continues. It can be made less wasted. As a result, by associating the continuation of the fluctuation cycle with the operation of the production operation means (production button BT), it is possible to combine the production using the continuous production and the production operation means (production button BT). The fun of gaming can be improved.

  (5) The operation reception interval of the production operation means (production button BT) is configured to be shorter in the later fluctuation cycle than in the previous fluctuation cycle. Thereby, the operation of the production operation means (production button BT) becomes easier to accept as the variation cycle continues. For this reason, as the fluctuation cycle continues, the operation result of the effect operation means (effect button BT) is more reflected in the effect, so that the operation of the effect operation means (effect button BT) is not wasted. Can be. Then, as the variation cycle continues, the intensity of the change in the operation effect (actual effect effect) increases, and as a result, the continuous effect and the effect using the effect operating means (effect button BT) are combined. The fun of gaming can be improved.

  (6) The operation reception interval of the effect operation means (effect button BT) is configured to be the same throughout one fluctuation cycle. As a result, in a single symbol variation game, a change is made in the reflection of the operation result of the operation of the effect operation means (effect button BT) in the effect between the units of one change cycle. For this reason, continuous production and production operation means (production button BT) are performed by associating the fact that a plurality of fluctuation cycles are performed in one symbol variation game and the operation of the production operation means (production button BT). ) Can be combined with a production using) to improve the fun of the game.

In addition, you may change this embodiment as follows.
-In this embodiment, it can also apply to the continuous production of the specification which makes the fluctuation stop (temporary stop display) two times or more in the fluctuation pattern of one time from the fluctuation start of a decoration drawing. In this case, it is also possible to realize a specification in which the variation stop (temporary stop display) from the start of variation of the decorative drawing in one variation cycle increases as the variation cycle becomes later. Furthermore, in this case, a configuration is adopted in which the variation stop (temporary stop display) from the variation start of the decoration drawing in each variation cycle coincides with or synchronizes with the transmission interval (acceptance interval) for instructing the effect of the effect effect. You can also. In this case, the transmission interval can be changed in units of change start (stop display) from the start of change of the decoration in one change cycle. In addition, in the continuous production in this example, the specification that accompanies the production introduction effect to the pseudo-ream can be considered in the first fluctuation cycle, so the reception start time is set to 2100 (ms) only in the first fluctuation cycle. In the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles, it may be set immediately after the start of the fluctuation cycle (for example, the reception start time is 100 (ms)).

  -In this embodiment, the reception start time is made different for each variation cycle according to the specifications of the continuous performance, or is made shorter (to arrive earlier) or longer (to arrive later) as the later variation cycle occurs. May be.

  -In this embodiment, the reception end time is varied for each variation cycle according to the specifications of the continuous performance, or is shortened (to arrive earlier) or longer (to arrive later) in later variation cycles. May be.

  In the present embodiment, as processing during the operation effective period, an effect instruction for an effect effect effect may be output (transmitted) upon detection of an effective operation of the effect button BT. In this case, during the transmission interval, after the effective operation of the effect button BT is detected and the effect instruction of the effect effect effect is output (transmitted), until the current transmission interval passes, It is also possible not to output (send) a production instruction even if an effective operation is detected. In this example, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, as the processing during the operation effective period, an effect instruction for an effect effect effect is output (transmitted) upon detection of an effective operation of the effect button BT, and after the output (transmission), the effect is output It is also possible to adopt a specification for setting an invalid period during which the operation of the button BT is not determined to be valid. In this case, since the reflection to the effect effect effect based on the operation of the effect button BT is performed in the invalid period at the shortest, the operation result of the effect button BT is accepted at the minimum in each invalid period. It will be. Therefore, in this example, the invalid period is the reception interval of the effect button BT. And in this another example, you may change the said invalid period (acceptance interval) between fluctuation cycles. Further, in this example, the invalid period (acceptance interval) may not be longer in the previous fluctuation cycle than in the subsequent fluctuation cycle in the previous and subsequent fluctuation cycles, or before and after the fluctuation cycle. The fluctuation cycle may be shorter than the later fluctuation cycle.

  In the present embodiment, the transmission interval for outputting (transmitting) the effect instruction for the effect effect effect does not have to be the same throughout one fluctuation cycle. For example, the transmission interval may be gradually shortened over time. May be.

  -In this embodiment, you may change the transmission interval which outputs (transmits) the effect instruction | indication of an effect effect effect, for example, the 1st fluctuation | variation cycle is set to 400 (ms), or the 2nd fluctuation | variation cycle is 300. (Ms) may be used. In addition, the transmission interval for outputting (transmitting) the effect instruction for the effect effect effect may be longer in the subsequent fluctuation cycle than in the previous fluctuation cycle in successive fluctuation cycles, or in a plurality of fluctuation cycles. They may be the same, and these fluctuation cycles may or may not be continuous.

  -In this embodiment, the composition of the effect effect mode may be changed. For example, if the stage of the production is advanced to the next stage, not only the content of the change lottery but also the process of the change lottery being performed It may be the same. That is, the red 2 aspect, the red 3 aspect, the red 4 aspect, the rainbow 2 aspect, and the like need not be set. On the other hand, in the effect effect mode, the contents of the change lottery (probability of winning the next stage, etc.) can be varied for each mode, or can be varied for each stage of production in one mode. it can. Further, the change lottery can be performed every five inputs. As for the change lottery, the winning probability may be changed, for example, 2/10 or 3/10.

  In the present embodiment, the composition of the effect effect mode may be changed. For example, if the effect effect mode is a mode in which the stage of production is advanced to the next stage, not only the content of the change lottery but also the change You may make it the same about the process in which a lottery is performed. That is, the red 2 aspect, the red 3 aspect, the red 4 aspect, the rainbow 2 aspect, and the like need not be set. Further, the predetermined condition for causing the stage of the stage to advance to the next stage may be the number of effective operations and the number of stage instructions (the number of receptions of stage buttons BT) instead of lottery.

  In the present embodiment, in the effect effect mode, it is sufficient that only the final effect result can be specified, and the process until the final effect result is derived may be changed based on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, in the accessory effect mode, the number of times of detecting the effective operation of the effect button BT may be set as a condition for causing the effect stage to advance to the next stage.

-In this embodiment, as long as the operation effect is performed based on the operation of the effect button BT, the same effect may be repeated without changing the effect content.
In the present embodiment, one presentation instruction is given for one effective operation of the presentation button BT, but one presentation instruction is triggered by detection of two or more effective operations. In addition, depending on the situation, it is possible to give a plurality of presentation instructions two or more times for one effective operation.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to make it possible to execute a symbol variation game that does not shift to reach production when the number of variation cycles is two. In this case, it is only necessary to set a fluctuation pattern for the outlier fluctuation that specifies the fluctuation contents with the fluctuation cycle number being two. Further, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P8 for deviation variation, after developing the same effect as that including the continuous effect, the so-called pseudo-continuous effect that does not continue the next variation cycle in the end. It may be set. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 for jackpot variation and the variation pattern P5 for outlier reach variation, the same effect as that including the continuous effect is developed as described above, and finally the reach effect is achieved. An effect to be transferred may be set. In this case, a specification that accompanies an effect effect effect in the middle of the effect is preferable.

  -In this embodiment, you may implement | achieve by the specification which completes the production | presentation content in an effect effect production in one fluctuation cycle. In this case, the effect effect mode can be determined for each variation cycle, or the variation cycle that can be performed can be set in a pattern in advance. Moreover, regarding the determination of the accessory effect mode, the distribution mode of the random number for effect distribution may be changed. Further, the effect effect effect can be positioned as a mere effect, and does not have to suggest the number of continuations or the expectation of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, various effects such as a continuation effect may be executed by an effect device (for example, a light emitting lamp or a speaker) provided separately from the effect display device 11.
In the present embodiment, the effect effect effect may be performed together with the display effect of the effect display device 11 or may be performed only with the display effect of the effect display device 11. Further, the effect effect effect may be executed by an effect device (for example, a light-emitting lamp or a speaker) provided separately from the board accessory YM.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display type, but may be a dot matrix type, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, or a display device that is a combination of these.

  In the present embodiment, a sub control board such as a display control board for controlling the effect display device 11 and a sound control board for controlling the speaker may be provided, or the functions of the sub general control board 31 and the effect control board 32 are integrated. The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a single control board.

-In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of fluctuation cycles can also be 5 times or more. In this case, the number and type of variation patterns may be arbitrarily changed.
In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value, the jackpot probability, the reach determination value, and the reach probability may be changed according to the gaming state (presence / absence of a probable change state, the number of reserved memories, etc.).

-In this embodiment, you may adjust and change the time of operation effective period (acceptance start time and acceptance end time), and the timing of a setting according to production.
-Although this embodiment was embodied in the pachinko machine using one special figure, the pachinko machine which draws the aspect of a big hit using two special symbols consisting of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It may be embodied in.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol stop symbol designation command may be a command indicating a symbol (special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variation game, or a content that can identify the type of jackpot Any command can be used. Further, the jackpot lottery result and the type of jackpot can be configured to be specified from the variation pattern. In this case, the variation pattern designation command may also indicate the lottery result or type of jackpot.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) accept spacing operation of the presentation manipulation means relates wobble cycles before and after the consecutive such that shorter than the variation cycle ago fluctuation cycle after.

(B) accept spacing operation of the presentation for operating means, identical to the ing, through one wobble cycles.

  BT ... Button for effect, GH ... Image display unit, YM ... Board surface object, 11 ... Effect display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM 31 ... Sub-control board, 31a ... CPU for overall control, 31b ... ROM for overall control, 31c ... RAM for overall control, 32 ... Production control board, 32a ... CPU for production control, 32b ... ROM for production control, 32c ... Production control RAM.

Claims (4)

A symbol variation game is displayed on the display device from the start of variation of multiple types of symbols to the final stop of symbols in multiple columns on the display device, and from the variation start of symbols to the variation stop of symbols in multiple columns in the symbol variation game. A game machine that executes a continuous effect that continuously executes at least one variation cycle a plurality of times, and performs an operation effect that reflects the operation result of the operation means for the effect in the effect content as the effect during the continuous effect. In
The control of the symbol variation game with the continuous effect is performed, and an operation period for causing the player to operate the effect operation means can be set in each change cycle, and the operation result of the effect operation means is displayed during the operation period. Production control means for controlling the output of the control signal so as to reflect the production content and perform the operation production ;
Production execution control means for controlling execution of the operation effect based on the control signal from the production control means ,
In the operation period, the operation means for production can be operated a plurality of times,
During the setting of the operation period, one or more special period until the control signal can be output is set,
The length of the special period changes with each fluctuation cycle,
The production control means outputs the control signal at a timing at which the control signal can be output in the special period when the production operation means is operated in the special period.
The effect execution control means controls the effect contents of the effect for operation according to the input of the control signal . 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein, in successive fluctuation cycles, the length of the special period set in a subsequent fluctuation cycle is shorter than the length of the special period set in a previous fluctuation cycle. Machine. A symbol variation game is displayed on the display device from the start of variation of multiple types of symbols to the final stop of symbols in multiple columns on the display device, and from the variation start of symbols to the variation stop of symbols in multiple columns in the symbol variation game. A game machine that executes a continuous effect that continuously executes at least one variation cycle a plurality of times, and performs an operation effect that reflects the operation result of the operation means for the effect in the effect content as the effect during the continuous effect. In
The control of the symbol variation game with the continuous effect is performed, and an operation period for causing the player to operate the effect operation means can be set in each change cycle, and the operation result of the effect operation means is displayed during the operation period. Providing effect control means for controlling to cause the operation effect to be reflected in the effect content,
In the operation period, the operation means for production can be operated a plurality of times,
During the setting of the operation period, one or more specific periods until the operation result of the effect operation means can be reflected in the effect content are set,
The length of the specific period changes for each fluctuation cycle,
The production control unit can reflect the operation result of the production operation unit in the specific period in the specific period when the production operation unit is operated in the specific period when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Control to change the production contents of the operational production at the timing,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined condition can be established in a variable cycle other than the first time . 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the length of the specific period is shorter in a subsequent fluctuation cycle than in a previous fluctuation cycle in successive fluctuation cycles .

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