JP5662496B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that allows a symbol variation game to be played in each display area divided into a plurality of areas.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not it is a big hit when a game ball enters a start winning device (start winning prize opening) arranged on the game board. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) that displays a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols, and a symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (a big hit symbol and an off-set). The symbol is derived in the symbol variation game. As a result, the player can recognize a big hit when the symbol derived in the symbol variation game and finally stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, while the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed is a missing symbol. It is now possible to recognize outliers.

  In a pachinko gaming machine that performs such a symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, various aspects of the symbol variation game are set. For example, as an effect of a symbol variation game, when a symbol variation game is performed in a single display area formed on the display device in a normal gaming state and a specific condition is satisfied, a single display region is displayed during the variation of the symbol. It has been proposed to divide into a plurality of display areas and allow a symbol variation game to be played with different contents for each of the plurality of display areas (see Patent Document 1). In this effect, since a plurality of symbol variation games are performed in a plurality of display areas, it can be visually recognized as if the chance of winning a big game is increased. Then, when the big hit lottery is won and the big hit is won, the big hit symbol is derived to one display area of the plurality of display areas.

JP 2002-159684 A

  By the way, in the case where a plurality of display areas are formed on the display device and a symbol variation game is performed in each display region, the symbol variation game such as the effect of the symbol variation game performed in each display region or the symbol derived in the game It is necessary to determine various types of information for displaying each of the display areas. The amount of information to be determined for the various types of information for displaying the symbol variation game increases as the number of display areas divided and formed on the display device, that is, the number of symbol variation games displayed at one time increases. However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since all information related to the presentation is determined by the main control board, the main control board that should execute other control besides the control of the symbol variation game is burdened. Will be forced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to divide and form a plurality of display areas on a display device, and to play a symbol variation game in each display area. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of causing an interesting effect in each display area without imposing a burden on the main control unit.

In order to solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention, a special symbol display unit for displaying a first symbol variation game performed at varying special symbols, the second performed by varying a pattern for leaving Starring includes a presentation for the symbol display unit for displaying the symbol variation games, and if the player wins the jackpot lottery whether big hit is big hit defined pre Me symbols stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit, the big hit thereafter In a gaming machine to which a game is given, a main control unit that controls the entire gaming machine, and various controls for displaying the second symbol variation game on the effect symbol display unit based on an instruction from the main control unit An effect control unit that executes the lottery, and the main control unit determines the type of the variation display result of the first symbol variation game based on the lottery process for performing the jackpot lottery and the result of the lottery process. Variable display result type determination process An effect mode determination process for determining the effect mode of the symbol variation game based on the result of the lottery process, a variation display result type instruction command for instructing the type of the variation display result determined in the variation display result type determination process, and A first command output process for outputting an effect mode instruction command for instructing the effect mode determined in the effect mode determination process is executed, and the effect control unit sets the display area of the effect symbol display unit to a plurality of display areas. In the case of performing a division effect that divides and performs the second symbol variation game in each display area after the division, the symbol of the effect corresponding to the type of variation display result instructed by the variation display result type instruction command A display area determination process for determining one first display area from which a variable display result is derived from a plurality of display areas, and a display area other than the first display area determined in the display area determination process Perform particular display mode decision process to decide whether to execute the effect of a predetermined specific display mode in the second display area, when performing the split effect, the first determined by the display area determining process The second symbol variation game in the effect mode designated by the effect mode instruction command is displayed in one display area, and the variation display instructed by the variation display result type instruction command as the variation display result of the second symbol variation game. While deriving the design for presentation corresponding to the type of result, the second display for controlling the display content of the second display area according to the determination content of the specific display mode determination process and executing the display of the specific display mode For the area, the second symbol variation game accompanied by the effect of the specific display mode is displayed and the variation display result of the second symbol variation game is not suitable. A recognizable effect design is derived, and for the second display area in which the effect of the specific display mode is not executed, the second symbol change game without the effect of the specific display mode is displayed and the second symbol change game is displayed. The gist of the present invention is to derive an effect design capable of recognizing a gap as a variation display result.

  According to the present invention, when a display device is divided into a plurality of display areas and a symbol variation game is performed in each display area, an effect that is interesting in each display area without imposing a burden on the main control unit. Can be performed.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the image display part at the time of normal effect mode, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the image display part at the time of division | segmentation effect mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern which concerns on embodiment. The flowchart which shows a division | segmentation effect process. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the name of each display area divided into four and the stop order of the symbol variation game, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the position determination command of the first symbol. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship between a 1st symbol position and a 2nd symbol position. Explanatory drawing explaining the normal reach existence determination table of a 2nd pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining the determination table with / without advance notice. Explanatory drawing explaining the prior reach color determination table. Explanatory drawing explaining the notice type determination table after reach of the 1st symbol position. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the notice type determination table after reach of each 2nd symbol position. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the division | segmentation effect in the case of becoming off by normal fluctuation | variation. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the division | segmentation effect in the case of a big hit and a loss via a super reach. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the continuation of the aspect shown in FIG. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the division | segmentation effect in the case of a big hit and a loss via normal reach. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the continuation of the aspect shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 26 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 24 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 26, a game ball guide path 26a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area H1 is formed inside the guide rail 26. . Further, the outside of the game area H1 that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 26 is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

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

  Also, a special symbol display device 30 as a special symbol display unit for displaying a symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) performed by varying the special symbol is provided at the lower right of the display frame 27. The special symbol display device 30 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

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

  In the present embodiment, the symbol that is different from the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is constituted by a combination of ornament symbols derived in each column. For example, the jackpot symbol has the same ornament in all columns. On the other hand, the missing symbols are composed of combinations in which all rows do not become the same decorative symbols. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 displays numbers from [1] to [8] as decorative designs for each column. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 30 displays the numbers [1] to [8] and [-(bar)] as special symbols. Of the nine types of special symbols, the special symbols [1] to [8] are jackpot symbols, and the special symbol [-] is a missing symbol.

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

  A normal symbol display device 31 is provided at the lower right of the display frame 27. The normal symbol display device 31 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. In the normal symbol display device 31, an internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to make a hit separately from the big hitting lottery of whether or not the big hit (whether or not the lower start winning opening 34 is opened by the opening operation of the opening and closing blade 35). The lottery result is displayed. In the normal symbol display device 31 of this embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the winning symbol is determined and stopped in the normal symbol changing game, while the shift is determined in the winning lottery. In such a case, in the normal symbol variation game, the shift symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Further, in the game area H1 below the display frame 27, an upper start winning port 33 having a game ball entrance 33a and a lower start winning port 34 having a game ball entrance 34a are arranged vertically. Is arranged. The upper start winning opening 33 is configured such that the entrance 33a is always open so as to allow the entrance of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 34 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 35 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 34a is configured to be open so as to allow entry of a sphere. In other words, the lower start winning opening 34 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 35 is opened to open the entrance 34a.

  An upper start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning port 33, and a ball has been inserted in the back of the lower start winning port 34. A lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball is provided. The upper start winning opening 33 and the lower start winning opening 34 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening and closing blades 35 are opened, the lower start winning opening 34 is made in a state in which the entrance is expanded and the game balls are easy to enter. On the other hand, when the opening and closing blades 35 are closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game balls It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball. In the present embodiment, the upper start winning opening 33 and the lower start winning opening 34 constitute a start winning apparatus.

  The game frame H1 of the display frame 27 below the lower start winning opening 34 includes a large winning opening door 40 that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). A large winning opening (special electric accessory) 41 as a mouth device is provided. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 41. The big winning opening 41 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, one big prize opening is disposed below the game board YB.

  When the jackpot game is awarded, the grand prize opening door (big prize opening door 40) is opened according to the kind of the jackpot game given, and the big prize opening (big prize opening 41) is opened. Opening allows game balls to enter. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  The big hit game is started after the big win symbol is determined by the internal lottery, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the grand prize opening is opened by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds (the upper limit number of round games) as an upper limit. One round game ends when a predetermined round game time elapses from the start of the round game or a predetermined number of upper limit number of game balls enter. To do. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 42 is disposed in the game area H1 on the left side of the display frame 27. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 42. The normal symbol operation gate 42 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the big winning opening 41), game balls that have been launched into the gaming area H1 and have not entered any of the winning openings are set as out balls. An out-bulb opening 43 for discharging outside the machine is formed. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 43 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball has entered a start winning port (upper start winning port 33 and lower start winning port 34) arranged below the display frame 27, the ball is inserted. The number of game balls that have been played is stored, and stored as the number of starting and reserved balls in the machine (main control RAM 45c of the main control board 45). The number of start-up balls stored indicates the number of symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variation games). Then, the number of stored start balls is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start prize opening, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the number of stored start balls is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). . The number of the stored start balls is informed to the player by the on-hold storage display device 32 (shown in FIG. 4). The on-hold storage display device 32 is arranged on the game board YB and is composed of, for example, a plurality of lamps. The number of lamps corresponding to the number of stored start-up balls is turned on to determine the number of stored start-up balls. Inform the person.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) varies from a normal probability having a low probability (normal state) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the normal symbol variation game lottery probability (winning probability) based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 42 is low. The entrance rate improvement state that fluctuates from probability to high probability is given as a privilege. In the state where the entrance rate is improved, the open / close blades 35 of the lower start winning opening 34 are in the normal symbol variation game when the probability variation state is given and when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. When winning, it opens and closes with different operation patterns. When the normal symbol variation game is won in the normal state, the open / close blade 35 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after the open. In addition, when the normal symbol variation game is won in the probability variation state, the number of times the opening / closing blade 35 is opened increases (for example, three times) and 1400 ms (relative to the normal state) after opening in one opening. Until a long time elapses). That is, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player than when the normal state is applied when the probability variation state is applied. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big hit to occur, so the probabilistic state is advantageous to the player, and the player expects that the probable change will be a promising big hit. It is carried out.

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a function for giving a winning rate improvement state as a privilege with a low winning probability (winning probability) after winning the big hit game as a bonus (normal state). In addition, when the short time state is given, the probability of winning a lottery is low, but the improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In other words, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is applied than when the normal state is applied. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached.

  In this embodiment, a promiscuous state is given after the big hit game is finished (a state where the lottery probability is high is given) is a big win, and a promiscuous state is not given after the big hit game is finished (the lottery probability is low probability). A big hit (given a certain non-probable state) becomes a non-probable big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, among the 8 types of special symbols [1] to [8], 4 types of special symbols [1], [3], [5] and [7] are probable big hits. In addition to being set as a special symbol, four types of special symbols [2], [4], [6], and [8] are set as special symbols that are non-probable big hits. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when any of the special symbols [1], [3], [5] and [7], which is a probable big hit, is derived to the special symbol display device 30, an effect display is performed. The device 28 derives any one of the decorative symbol jackpot symbols [111], [333], [555], and [777] that can recognize the probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when any of the special symbols [2], [4], [6], and [8], which is a non-probable big hit, is derived to the special symbol display device 30, One of the decorative jackpot symbols [222], [444], [666], and [888] that can recognize the uncertain variation jackpot is derived on the display device 28.

  Hereinafter, effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a “normal effect mode” and a “split effect mode” as effect modes. In the case of the normal effect mode, as shown in FIG. 3A, a single display area D is formed as a display area for displaying an image of the symbol variation game, and one symbol variation game is displayed in the display region D. Is displayed as an image. In the display area D in the normal effect mode, one combination effective line L (indicated by a two-dot chain line) extending in the left-right direction of the display area D is formed. In the display area D, the decorative symbols of each column are stopped and displayed on the combination effective line L, and one symbol combination formed on the effective line L is recognized as an effective symbol combination.

  On the other hand, in the divided effect mode, as shown in FIG. 3B, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) display areas D1, D2, D3 as display areas for displaying the symbol variation game as images. D4 is formed, and one symbol variation game is displayed as an image in each of the display areas D1 to D4. That is, in the divided effect mode, the display area of the image display unit GH is equally divided into four display areas D1 to D4, and four independent symbol variation games are performed in the display areas D1 to D4. Further, in the display areas D1 to D4 in the divided effect mode, one combination effective line L (indicated by a two-dot chain line) extending in the left-right direction of each display area D1 to D4 is formed. And in each display area D1-D4, the decoration symbol of each column is stopped and displayed on each combination effective line L, and one symbol combination formed in the effective line L is recognized as an effective symbol combination. It has become.

  In the normal effect mode and the split effect mode, the winning probability of the big win lottery is set to the same probability, and the lottery result is derived from the image display of one symbol variation game in the normal effect mode, and four in the split effect mode. It is derived by the image display of the symbol variation game. That is, in the split effect mode, four independent symbol variation games are performed, so that the apparent jackpot probability increases four times as compared with the normal effect mode. Note that one symbol variation game performed in the normal effect mode and four symbol variation games performed in the split effect mode are one symbol variation game performed for one start-and-hold ball, and display The number of games that are simultaneously displayed as images on the image display unit GH is different.

  In this embodiment, as a trigger for switching to this divided effect mode, a symbol variation game based on a specific variation pattern is performed among a plurality of types of variation patterns described later, and the next time after the game ends. The design change game is switched to the split effect mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the split effect mode ends when a predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed and when a big hit is generated before the number of symbol variation games ends. The next design variation game is switched to the normal performance mode.

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

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

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
On the main control board 45, a main control CPU 45a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 45a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 45c is provided. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a. Further, the main control CPU 45a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 33 and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 34. It is connected. The main control CPU 45a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 41 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42. . Further, a special symbol display device 30, a normal symbol display device 31, and a reserved storage display device 32 are connected to the main control CPU 45a via a symbol display board 49. The symbol display board 49 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 30, the normal symbol display device 31, and the reserved storage display device 32, respectively. The symbol display board 49 receives a control signal output from the main control board 45 and controls display contents of the special symbol display device 30, the normal symbol display device 31, and the reserved storage display device 32.

  The main control CPU 45a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number, the big hit design random number, and the fluctuation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle, and the updated values are stored in the setting area of the main control RAM 45c. The value before update is rewritten by storing (setting), and random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) whether or not to make a big hit. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 30 when the jackpot is determined. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation time of the symbol variation game and the contents of the effect (such as a big hit effect, a loss effect). Further, the main control CPU 45a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  In addition to the control program, the main control ROM 45b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns and various determination values (such as jackpot determination values). The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30, after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30 are fixedly stopped and displayed. This is a pattern for specifying the fluctuation time until the end of the production and the contents of the production. That is, by determining the variation pattern, the effect mode of the symbol variation game performed on the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30 is determined.

  Then, in the special symbol display device 30 based on the variation pattern, the variation stops when the variation time specified in the variation pattern has elapsed after the variation of the special symbol has started, and the jackpot symbol or the off symbol is confirmed and displayed. The game is executed. On the other hand, in the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern, after the variation of the decorative design starts, various game effects are performed with the effect content specified by the variation pattern, and the variation stops when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Then, the symbol variation game is executed in which the big hit symbol or the off symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each effect content composed of a jackpot effect, a miss reach effect, and a miss effect.

  In the big hit effect, the symbol change game is developed so that the symbol change game is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28 after reaching the reach effect, and the symbol change game is displayed on the special symbol display device 30 as the big hit symbol. (Special symbol) is expanded to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier reach effect is developed in the effect display device 28 so that the symbol change game is finally stopped after the reach effect, and the symbol change game is released in the special symbol display device 30. The symbol (special symbol) is expanded so as to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier effect is developed so that the symbol change game is finally displayed on the effect display device 28 without stopping the reach effect, and the symbol change game is finally displayed on the special symbol display device 30. The off-line symbol (special symbol) is expanded and displayed so as to be confirmed and stopped. In the special symbol display device 30, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

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

Next, the fluctuation pattern will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 shows some variation patterns among the plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 45b in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.

  The variation pattern P <b> 1 is a variation pattern for off-line production, and is a pattern in which a symbol variation game by “normal variation” is performed at the variation time T <b> 1. “Normal variation” means that in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28, variations in a plurality of symbol columns (three columns of the left column, the middle column, and the right column in the present embodiment) constituting the symbol combination by the decorative symbol are previously detected. The content of the change stops in a predetermined order.

  The variation pattern P2a is a variation pattern for a big hit effect, and is a pattern in which a symbol variation game with “normal reach” is performed at a variation time T2a. Further, the fluctuation pattern P2b is a fluctuation pattern for an outlier reach effect, and is a pattern in which a symbol fluctuation game with “normal reach” is performed at the fluctuation time T2b. In “normal reach”, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28, a reach is formed by deriving the same decorative symbols in a plurality of predetermined symbol rows (in this embodiment, two columns of the left column and the right column). This is a reach effect of the variation content in which the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) is varied to derive a decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, the effect of normal reach is the effect of the specific display mode.

  The variation patterns P3a to P10a are variation patterns for a big hit effect, and are patterns in which a symbol variation game with “super reach” is performed at variation times T3a to T10a, respectively. Further, the variation patterns P3b to P10b are variation patterns for outlier reach production, and are patterns in which a symbol variation game accompanied by “super reach” is performed at variation times T3b to T10b, respectively. “Super Reach” is, for example, a specific character appearing and called by the name of the appearing character after the remaining one row is changing or stopped in the normal reach effect in the symbol change game of the effect display device 28. It is a reach production of variation contents that shifts (develops) to “XX reach” and derives decorative patterns. In this embodiment, the effect of super reach is performed via normal reach. Therefore, the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P3a to P10a and P3b to P10b is a symbol variation game performed with the effect of the specific display mode. .

  Then, the variation patterns P3a to P10a and P3b to P10b are directed to the same pattern “PX (X: 3 to 10)”, and the same content of super reach is produced, and the different symbols “PX (X: 3: To 10), different contents of super reach are produced.Specifically, as shown in Fig. 5, the fluctuation patterns P3a to P10a and P3b to P10b are super The contents are distinguished by eight types of reach A to H. In the present embodiment, the contents of the super reach A to H are distinguished according to the type of character appearing during the performance. Variation patterns (for example, variation pattern P3a and variation pattern P3b) with “X” (X: 3 to 10) added to “a” and “b” are not used for the big hit effect. Has been distinguished by the variation pattern for over Ji effect, effect of super reach performed based on these fluctuation pattern is the same contents (super reach A in this example).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of winning a big hit game (referred to as a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation) is varied according to the type of reach effect. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the reach effect (variation content) shown in the lower part, such as super reach A than normal reach and super reach B than super reach A, is the percentage that the big hit game is given. It is set to be high. This indicates that super reach A is more likely than normal reach and super reach B is more likely to receive a big hit game than super reach A. The ratio at which the jackpot game is given is determined in accordance with the distribution mode when the variation pattern in which each reach effect is performed is distributed to the reach effect instead of the jackpot effect. In other words, in order to increase the percentage that the jackpot of the reach effect is given, the ratio of the reach effect that appears in the case of the jackpot is increased and deviated from the overall ratio that the reach effect appears in the symbol combination game. What is necessary is just to distribute a fluctuation pattern so that the ratio that the reach production may appear in the case of reach may be reduced (or either one is performed). In this way, by changing the ratio of winning jackpot games, the reach symbol combination is displayed, and when a reach effect is performed, the player's expectation for the jackpot according to the type of reach effect The feeling can be changed.

  When the symbol variation game is performed based on any one of the variation patterns P2a to P10a for the big hit effect, the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 28, and the special symbol display device 30 and the effect display device 28 are each a big hit. A special symbol jackpot symbol (for example, [1]) and a decorative symbol jackpot symbol (for example, [111]) are finally stopped and displayed. Further, when the symbol variation game is performed based on any of the variation patterns P2b to P10b for the outlier reach effect, the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 28, and the special symbol display device 30 and the effect display device 28 are respectively displayed. A special symbol off symbol ([-] in the present embodiment) and a decorative symbol off symbol (for example, [121]) that can recognize the off are finally stopped and displayed. When the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P1 for the offending effect, the reach effect is not displayed on the effect display device 28, and the special symbol display device 30 and the effect display device 28 recognize the displacement. A special symbol off symbol (in this embodiment, [-]) and a decorative symbol off symbol (for example, [123]) are finally stopped and displayed.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. An effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 47a. Further, the display control CPU 47a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 enters a game ball into the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34 and inputs a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, a hold determination is made as to whether or not the number of the start hold balls stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (stored number of start hold balls <4), the main control CPU 45a adds 1 (+1) to the start hold ball stored number and rewrites the stored number. Further, when the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative determination of the hold determination, the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the big hit symbol random number from the main control RAM 45c, The value of the random number for the big hit symbol is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the stored number of the starting and holding balls. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (the number of stored start ball holdings = 4), the main control CPU 45a does not rewrite the stored number of start hold balls exceeding the upper limit number, and the big hit determination random number Do not get the value and random value for jackpot symbol.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a reads the jackpot determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the read jackpot determination random number and the main control random number. The jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 45b is compared to determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the lottery process is a process in which the main control CPU 45a determines the big hit according to the control program.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main control CPU 45a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 45a which has determined the big hit determines the big hit symbol (special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 30 based on the value of the random number for the big hit symbol. As described above, the special symbol jackpot symbol is classified into a special symbol that is a probabilistic jackpot and a special symbol that is a non-probable big jackpot. It has been decided whether or not. Further, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the big hit acquires the random pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 45c, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value from the fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect. To do.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a determines the variation pattern based on the determination result of the jackpot determination according to the control program as the effect mode determination process, and also the special symbol based on the determination result of the jackpot determination. Is a special symbol determination process.

  The main control CPU 45a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the sub integrated control board 46 (the integrated control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game. Next, the main control CPU 45a outputs a special symbol stop designating command for designating the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 45a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern designation command is an effect mode instruction command, and the stop symbol designation command is a special symbol designation command. In the present embodiment, the process in which the main control CPU 45a outputs these commands in accordance with the control program is the first command output process.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a subtracts 1 (-1) from the stored number of the start holding balls at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the stored number of the start holding balls. Then, the main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 30 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 45a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
First, as the control contents executed by the sub-general control board 46, the control contents in the “normal effect mode” will be described.

  When the central control CPU 46a of the sub general control board 46 receives the variation pattern designation command, it outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. When the overall control CPU 46 a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs the stop symbol designation command to the effect display control board 47.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a executes the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command. The symbol of each column which comprises the symbol combination of the ornament symbol derived | led-out in is determined. Specifically, the overall control CPU 46a configures the symbol combination that is finally displayed in a definite stop when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated and the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is the big hit symbol. A jackpot symbol is determined as a decorative symbol. At this time, the central control CPU 46a determines the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol that can recognize the probable big hit if the special symbol is a special symbol for which the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is a probable big hit, and the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is not definite. In the case of a special symbol that is a big hit, a big hit symbol of a decorative symbol that can recognize a non-probable big hit is determined.

  Further, the central control CPU 46a designates a variation pattern for an off-stage effect, and if the special symbol stop symbol designation is a non-design symbol, the symbol symbol that constitutes the symbol combination to be finally stopped is displayed. To decide. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbols in the left and right columns are not included in the same symbol as the decorative symbols. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern for the off-reach effect is designated and the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is a non-designated symbol, the overall control CPU 46a is deviated as a decorative symbol constituting the symbol combination to be finally confirmed and displayed. Determine the design. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbols in the left and right rows are included in the same symbol as the ornament symbols. The overall control CPU 46a that has determined the decorative design temporarily stores the stop design designation command (designation command command for production) for designating the decorative design in the overall control RAM 46c, and performs presentation display control at a predetermined timing. Output to the substrate 47.

Next, as control contents executed by the sub integrated control board 46, control contents in the “division effect mode” will be described.
When the change control designation command is input to the overall control CPU 46a of the sub overall control board 46, the change pattern specification command is input to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 when the change pattern specification command is input. Output. In addition, when the general control CPU 46a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol as in the above-described normal rendering mode, it outputs the stop symbol designation command to the effect display control board 47.

  Then, in the split effect mode, the overall control CPU 46a determines various control information related to the split effect according to the split effect process shown in FIG. Various control information determined in this divided effect process is sequentially output to the effect display control board 47 as a control command. Specifically, in the command output process indicated in the control program of the overall control CPU 46a stored in the overall control ROM 46b, the data is output in the control cycle after the next cycle. In the present embodiment, the process in which the overall control CPU 46a outputs each command according to the control program is the second command output process.

  In the division effect process, the overall control CPU 46a selects a specific display area as a first display area (in step S11 to be described later) among the four display areas D1 to D4 that are divided and formed in the image display unit GH in the division effect mode. A first symbol derived in the symbol variation game (display area to be determined) is created (step S10). The first symbol is composed of a combination of decorative symbols.

  In step S10, the overall control CPU 46a determines, as the first symbol, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command. That is, in step S10, the overall control CPU 46a determines the first symbol by the same method as in the “normal effect mode” described above. More specifically, the overall control CPU 46a determines a specific display area (first display) from the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the type of stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command. The symbols of each column constituting the symbol combination of decorative symbols derived in the symbol variation game executed in the display area) are determined. Then, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated and the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is the big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 46a is a big hit as a decorative symbol constituting the symbol combination to be finally stopped and displayed. Determine the design. At this time, the central control CPU 46a determines the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol that can recognize the probable big hit if the special symbol is a special symbol for which the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is a probable big hit, and the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is not definite. In the case of a special symbol that is a big hit, a big hit symbol of a decorative symbol that can recognize a non-probable big hit is determined.

  Further, the central control CPU 46a designates a variation pattern for an off-stage effect, and if the special symbol stop symbol designation is a non-design symbol, the symbol symbol that constitutes the symbol combination to be finally stopped is displayed. To decide. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbols in the left and right columns are not included in the same symbol as the decorative symbols. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern for the off-reach effect is designated and the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is a non-designated symbol, the overall control CPU 46a is deviated as a decorative symbol constituting the symbol combination to be finally confirmed and displayed. Determine the design. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbols in the left and right rows are included in the same symbol as the ornament symbols. The overall control CPU 46a that has determined the decorative design temporarily stores the stop design designation command for the decorative design instructing the decorative design in the overall control RAM 46c, and outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, the stop symbol designating command for decorative symbols that designates the first symbol determined in step S10 is the design symbol designating command. In the present embodiment, the process in which the overall control CPU 46a determines the first symbol according to the control program (the process in step S10) is the first display area symbol determination process.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 46a determines the display position of the symbol variation game for deriving the first symbol determined in step S10 among the display areas D1 to D4 of the image display unit GH divided and formed in four ( Step S11). In the following description, the display position (display area) of the symbol variation game determined in step S11 is indicated as “first symbol position”.

Here, in the divided effect mode, the four display areas D1 to D4 divided and formed in the image display unit GH will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
When viewed from the player, the display area D1 has a display area D1 formed at the upper left of the screen, a display area D2 formed at the upper right of the screen, a display area D3 formed at the lower left of the screen, and the lower right of the screen. A display area D4 is formed. In the divided effect, when the symbol variation game in all the display areas D1 to D4 is a variation effect due to the normal variation and becomes a deviation effect, the decoration is performed in the order of (1) to (4) shown in FIG. An out-of-design symbol is derived. Specifically, the decorative symbols are derived in the order of display region D1, display region D2, display region D3, and display region D4.

  Further, in the division effect, in the symbol variation game of each display area D1 to D4, the sequence from the start of these games to the stop of the variation of the symbol sequence that can form the reach is also shown in FIG. This is the order of (1) to (4) shown. For example, when the reach is formed in all the display areas D1 to D4, after the symbol variation game is started in each display area D1 to D4, the fluctuation of the left column and the right column is first stopped in the display area D1. The reach is formed, and the variation in the left column and the right column is stopped in the display region D2 while the variation in the middle column of the display region D1 is continued, and the reach is formed. Then, while continuing the change of each middle column of the display areas D1, D2, the change of the left column and the right column is stopped in the display area D3, and a reach is formed, and each of the middle columns of the display areas D1-D3 is While the fluctuation is continued, the fluctuation of the left column and the right column is finally stopped in the display area D4, and a reach is formed.

  If there is a region that does not form a reach, all the symbol sequences are stopped in the display region where the reach is not formed, and the symbols are derived, and then the symbol sequence varies in the next display region. Stop. For example, when the reach is not formed in the display area D1, and the reach is formed in the other display areas D2 to D4, the variation of all the symbol sequences is stopped first in the display area D1, and thereafter, as described above. Reach is formed in the order of display area D2-> display area D3-> display area D4.

  Returning to the description of step S11 of the divided effect process in FIG. 6, in step S11, the overall control CPU 46a determines the first symbol position according to the first symbol position determination table shown in FIG. 7B. In the first symbol position determination table, four first symbol position designation patterns I1 to I4 are defined, and each of the first symbol position designation patterns I1 to I4 is one first symbol identified from the pattern. One position designation command for indicating the position and the first symbol position is associated with the position. For example, the first symbol position designation pattern I1 is associated with the first symbol position “upper left (display area D1)” and the position designation command “BAH00H”. In step S11, the overall control CPU 46a determines one first symbol position designation pattern from among the four first symbol position designation patterns I1 to I4 defined in the first symbol position determination table by random lottery. To do. In the present embodiment, the selection ratio of each of the first symbol position designation patterns I1 to I4 is set to ¼.

  The position designation command is composed of control data of 2 bytes, the first byte is composed of “BAH” common to each command, and the second byte is divided into four types ranging from “00H” to “03H”. Composed. Then, the overall control CPU 46a that has determined the first symbol position temporarily stores a position designation command instructing the first symbol position in the overall control RAM 46c and outputs it to the effect display control board 47 at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, the position designation command is the first display area instruction command. In the present embodiment, the process of determining the first symbol position as the first display area (the process of step S11) by the overall control CPU 46a according to the control program is the display area determining process. In the present embodiment, the first symbol determined in step S10, that is, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special symbol display device 30 is derived at the first symbol position determined in step S11. become.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 46a, among the display areas D1 to D4 of the image display part GH divided and formed in four, other three display areas other than the display area to be the first symbol position determined in step S12 In step S12, it is determined whether or not a normal reach effect is to be performed. In the following description, the display position of the symbol variation game performed in the other three display areas other than the display area serving as the first symbol position is indicated as “second symbol position”. The three second symbol positions are denoted by “Z1”, “Z2”, and “Z3” in order to distinguish these positions. Further, the symbol derived in the symbol variation game at the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 is indicated as “second symbol”. The second symbol is composed of a combination of decorative symbols.

Here, the relationship between the first symbol position determined in step S11 and the three second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 other than the first symbol position will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the first symbol position is the display area D1 at the upper left of the screen, the display area D2 at the upper right of the screen is the second symbol position Z1, and the display area D3 at the lower left of the screen is the second symbol position. Let Z2 be the display area D4 at the lower right of the screen as the second symbol position Z3. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the first symbol position is the display area D2 at the upper right of the screen, the display area D1 at the upper left of the screen is the second symbol position Z1, and the display area D3 at the lower left of the screen is the second The symbol position Z2 is set, and the display area D4 at the lower right of the screen is set as the second symbol position Z3. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the first symbol position is the display area D3 at the lower left of the screen, the display area D1 at the upper left of the screen is the second symbol position Z1, and the display area D2 at the upper right of the screen is the second The symbol position Z2 is set, and the display area D4 at the lower right of the screen is set as the second symbol position Z3. Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the first symbol position is the display region D4 at the lower right of the screen, the display region D1 at the upper left of the screen is the second symbol position Z1, and the display region D2 at the upper right of the screen is the second The second symbol position Z2 and the display area D3 at the lower left of the screen are defined as the second symbol position Z3.

  Returning to the description of step S12 of the divided effect process in FIG. 6, in step S12, the overall control CPU 46a determines the symbols of the three second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 according to the normal reach presence / absence determination table of the second symbol shown in FIG. Decide whether or not to perform normal reach in a floating game. In the present embodiment, as a condition for performing the normal reach in the symbol variation game at the three second symbol positions Z1 to Z3, the symbol variation game accompanied by the normal reach effect is performed in the symbol variation game at the first symbol position. It is said. That is, it is assumed that the main control CPU 45a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns P2a to P10a for the big hit effect and the variation patterns P2b to P10b for the outlier reach effect as the variation patterns. Therefore, in step S12, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is any one of the variation patterns P2a to P10a and P2b to P10b. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to perform normal reach in the symbol variation game at the three second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 according to the normal reach presence / absence determination table. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to the next step S13 without determining whether or not to perform the normal reach effect in step S12.

  In the determination table for the presence or absence of normal reach of the second symbol, eight reach specification patterns R1 to R8 are defined, and each reach specification pattern R1 to R8 has a normal reach effect at three second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. Presence / absence and one normal reach designation command for instructing the presence / absence are associated with each other. For example, the reach designation pattern R1 is associated with “no effect of normal reach” and a normal reach designation command “BBH00H” in all the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. Then, in step S12, the overall control CPU 46a determines one reach designation pattern from among the eight reach designation patterns R1 to R8 defined in the normal reach presence / absence determination table of the second symbol by random lottery. In this embodiment, the selection ratio of each reach designation pattern R1 to R8 is set to 1/8.

  The normal reach designation command is composed of control data of 2 bytes, the 1st byte is composed of “BBH” common to each command, and the 2nd byte is divided into 8 types ranging from “00H” to “07H”. Composed. The overall control CPU 46a that has determined whether or not to produce a normal reach temporarily stores a normal reach designation command instructing whether or not to produce a normal reach in the overall control RAM 46c, and outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, the normal reach designation command is the specific display mode instruction command. Further, in the present embodiment, the process (step S12) in which the overall control CPU 46a determines the presence / absence of the normal reach effect as the effect of the specific display mode according to the control program is the specific display mode determination process. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a determines the effect of the symbol variation game at the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3, while the effect of the symbol variation game at the first symbol position is “normal effect”. It is determined by the main control CPU 45a as in the “mode”.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 46a performs a pre-reach notice effect as a first specific effect in each symbol variation game at each symbol position (display areas D1 to D4) of the first symbol position and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S13). The pre-reach notice is an effect that suggests whether or not to win a big hit, and is performed before the reach is formed. The effect of the pre-reach notice in the present embodiment is performed in a form in which a specific character is displayed as an image.

  Then, in step S13, the overall control CPU 46a performs the pre-reach notice effect in the first symbol position and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 according to the pre-reach notice presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. Decide whether or not. Note that, in step S13, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to perform the pre-reach notice regardless of the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  In the pre-reach notice determination table, 16 pre-reach notice designation patterns Y1 to Y16 are defined. Each pre-reach notice designation pattern Y1 to Y16 includes one pre-reach notice designation for instructing whether or not to produce a pre-reach notice at the first symbol position and the three second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. Commands are associated. For example, a pre-reach notice designation command “BCH00H” is associated with the pre-reach notice designation pattern Y1 in all of the first symbol positions and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. In step S13, the overall control CPU 46a determines one pre-reach notice designation pattern from among the 16 pre-reach notice designation patterns Y1 to Y16 defined in the pre-reach notice presence / absence determination table by random lottery. . In the present embodiment, the selection ratio of each pre-reach notice designation pattern Y1 to Y16 is set to 1/16.

  The pre-reach notice designation command is composed of 2-byte control data, the first byte is composed of “BCH” common to each command, and the second byte is different in the range of “00H” to “0FH”. Consists of types. The overall control CPU 46a that has determined whether or not to produce the pre-reach notice temporarily stores the pre-reach notice designation command instructing the presence or absence of the pre-reach notice in the general control RAM 46c, and performs the effect display control at a predetermined timing. Output to the substrate 47.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 46a determines the content of the pre-reach notice (step S14). In the present embodiment, as the contents of the pre-reach notice, the background color for image display is determined at the symbol position (display area) where the pre-reach notice appears. In this embodiment, four colors of “white”, “red”, “silver”, and “gold” are set as background colors.

  In step S14, the overall control CPU 46a determines the background color according to the pre-reach notice color determination table shown in FIG. In step S14, the overall control CPU 46a determines, in step S13, the symbol position (display area) in which the pre-reach notice appears from the first symbol position and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. One of the four background colors is determined.

  In the pre-reach notice color determination table, four color designation patterns C1 to C4 are defined. Each color designation pattern C1 to C16 is associated with a color type and one color designation command for instructing the color type. For example, the color designation pattern C1 is associated with “white” as a color type and a color designation command “BDH00H”. In step S14, the overall control CPU 46a determines one color specification pattern from among the four color specification patterns C1 to C4 defined in the pre-reach notice color determination table by random lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio for selecting a color designation pattern from the pre-reach notice color determination table is set to be different according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, when the variation pattern P2a to P10a for the big hit effect is designated, the color designation pattern C4 (“gold” is selected while the selection ratio of the color designation pattern C1 (“white”) is the lowest. )) Is the highest selection ratio, and the selection ratio is set higher in the order of “white” → “red” → “silver” → “gold”. On the other hand, when the variation patterns P1, P2a to P10a for the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect are designated, the color designation pattern C4 (“gold”) has the lowest selection ratio while the color designation. The selection ratio of the pattern C1 (“white”) is the highest, and the selection ratio is set higher in the order of “gold” → “silver” → “red” → “white”. As a result, the degree of expectation for the big hit can be changed depending on the content of the pre-reach notice, that is, the background color.

  The color designation command is composed of control data of 2 bytes, the 1st byte is composed of “BDH” common to each command, and the 2nd byte is 4 types different in the range of “00H” to “03H”. Composed. The overall control CPU 46a, which has determined the content (background color) of the pre-reach notice, temporarily stores a color designation command instructing the content of the pre-reach notice in the general control RAM 46c, and produces it at a predetermined timing. Output to the display control board 47.

  In the present embodiment, the first specific effect command is constituted by the pre-reach notice designation command and the color designation command. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not there is a pre-reach notice effect as the first specific effect according to the control program (step S13), and the pre-reach notice content (background color). ) (The process of step S14) is the first specific effect determination process.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 46a performs a post-reach notice effect as a second specific effect in each symbol variation game at each symbol position (display areas D1 to D4) of the first symbol position and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. It is determined whether or not to perform, and the content of the effect of the advance notice after the reach is determined (step S15). The post-reach notice is an effect that suggests whether or not to win a big hit, and is performed after the reach is formed. The post-reach notice effect of this embodiment is performed in the form of an image displaying a logo indicating the characters appearing in the super reach effect so as to suggest the type of super reach effect that may develop from normal reach. Is called.

  Then, in step S15, the overall control CPU 46a changes the symbols in the first symbol position and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 in accordance with the post-reach notice type determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13A to 13C. Decide whether to give a notice after reaching in the game. In the present embodiment, a post-reach notice type determination table is set for each symbol position of the first symbol position and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3, and after reach according to the post-reach notice type determination table corresponding to each symbol position. Decide whether or not to perform a notice effect, and the content of the notice effect after reach. Further, in step S15, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the post-reach notice is executed and the contents of the post-reach notice for the symbol position where the symbol variation game accompanied by the normal reach effect is performed. In other words, in step S15, the overall control CPU 46a does not determine whether or not to execute the post-reach notice and the contents of the post-reach notice for the symbol position where the normal variation symbol variation game is performed.

  FIG. 12 is a post-reach notice type determination table corresponding to the first symbol position. In this table, 18 post-reach notice type designation patterns E1 to E18 are defined. Each of the after-reach notice type designation patterns E1 to E18 includes a notice content that includes whether or not the notice notice after reach is executed and the type of notice notice after reach in the case of execution, and one reach for instructing the notice contents. A subsequent notice designation command is associated.

  In the present embodiment, the after-reach notice type designation pattern E1 has the notice contents that the notice after reach is executed or not, and is associated with the after-reach notice designation command “BEH00H”. Further, in the present embodiment, the after-reach notice type designation pattern E2 is a notice content that displays an image of “?” That conceals the type of super-reach that can be developed and can be developed. The post-reach notice designation command “BEH01H” is associated.

  In this embodiment, post-reach notice type designation patterns E3 to E10 are “logo A” to “logo H” for informing the type of super reach that can be executed after advance notice and may be developed. The notice content to be displayed is an image, and post-reach notice designation commands “BEH02H” to “BEH09H” are associated with each other. “Logo A” is “Super Reach A”, “Logo B” is “Super Reach B”, “Logo C” is “Super Reach C”, “Logo D” is “Super Reach D”, Each corresponds. “Logo E” is “Super Reach E”, “Logo F” is “Super Reach F”, “Logo G” is “Super Reach G”, “Logo H” is “Super Reach H”, Each corresponds.

  Further, in this embodiment, the after-reach notice type designation patterns E11 to E18 are “logo A” to “logo H” for informing the type of super-reach that the advance notice for reach is executable and may be developed. The notice content to be displayed is an image, and post-reach notice designation commands “BEH0AH” to “BEH11H” are associated with each other. Unlike post-reach notice type designation patterns E3 to E10, the post-reach notice type designation patterns E11 to E18 may display an image of “?” Once at the start timing of the post-reach notice and may develop thereafter. It is assumed that the content of “Logo A” to “Logo H” for notifying the type of a certain super reach is displayed as a notice.

  Then, in step S15, when the symbol variation game with the effect of normal reach is performed at the first symbol position, the overall control CPU 46a performs one after reaching based on the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Determine the notice type designation pattern.

  More specifically, the central control CPU 46a selects one of the after-reach notice type designation patterns E1 and E2 by random lottery (the selection ratio is ½) when the fluctuation contents are the normal reach and the fluctuation patterns P2a and P2b. Determined by In addition, in the case of the fluctuation patterns P3a and P3b in which the fluctuation content is Super Reach A, the overall control CPU 46a determines one of the after-reach notice type designation patterns E3 and E11 by random lottery (selection ratio is ½). To do. In addition, in the case of the fluctuation patterns P4a and P4b in which the fluctuation contents are Super Reach B, the overall control CPU 46a determines one of the after-reach notice type designation patterns E4 and E12 by random lottery (the selection ratio is ½). To do. Similarly, the overall control CPU 46a selects one of the after-reach notice type designation patterns E5 and E13 in the case of the variation patterns P5a and P5b, and the after-reach notice type designation pattern E6 and E14 in the case of the variation patterns P6a and P6b. Each of these is determined. Similarly, the overall control CPU 46a selects one of the post-reach notice type designation patterns E7 and E15 in the case of the fluctuation patterns P7a and P7b, and designates the post-reach notice type designation pattern E8 in the case of the fluctuation patterns P8a and P8b. , E16 are determined respectively. Similarly, the overall control CPU 46a selects one of the post-reach notice type designation patterns E9 and E17 in the case of the fluctuation patterns P9a and P9b, and designates the post-reach notice type designation pattern E10 in the case of the fluctuation patterns P10a and P10b. , E18 respectively. By this determination, the post-reach notice effect corresponding to the type of reach effect to be developed is performed at the first symbol position where the symbol variation game is performed according to the variation content of the variation pattern.

  The pre-reach notice designation command in the first symbol position post-reach notice type determination table is composed of control data of 2 bytes, the first byte is composed of “BEH” common to each command, and the second byte is There are 18 different types in the range of “00H” to “11H”. Then, the overall control CPU 46a that has decided whether or not to execute the after-reach notice effect at the first symbol position temporarily stores the after-reach notice designation command in the overall control RAM 46c and outputs it to the effect display control board 47 at a predetermined timing. To do.

  FIG. 13A is a post-reach notice type determination table corresponding to the second symbol position Z1. In this table, ten post-reach notice type designation patterns F1 to F10 are defined. Each of the after-reach notice type designation patterns F1 to F10 includes, in the case of whether or not the advance notice of reach is executed and the type of advance notice of reach after the reach, and one reach for instructing the advance notice contents. A subsequent notice designation command is associated. In the present embodiment, the after-reach notice type designation pattern F1 is a notice content indicating that the after-reach notice is not executed, and is associated with the after-reach notice designation command “BFH00H”. In the present embodiment, the after-reach notice type designation pattern F is a notice content that displays an image of “?” That conceals the type of super-reach that can be developed and can be developed. The post-reach notice designation command “BFH01H” is associated. In addition, in this embodiment, after reach reach designation type patterns F3 to E10, after reach reach is possible, “logo A” to “logo H” for informing the type of super reach that may be developed. The notice content to be displayed is an image, and post-reach notice designation commands “BEH01H” to “BEH09H” are associated with each other.

  Then, in step S15, the overall control CPU 46a, when a symbol variation game accompanied by a normal reach effect is performed at the second symbol position Z1, the ten pre-reach notice type determination tables defined in the second symbol position Z1. One post-reach notice type designation pattern is determined by random lottery among the after-reach notice type designation patterns F1 to F10. In this embodiment, the selection ratio of each after-reach notice type designation pattern F1 to F10 is set to 1/10.

  The after-reach notice designation command of the after-reach notice type determination table at the second symbol position Z1 is composed of 2-byte control data, the first byte is composed of “BFH” common to each command, and the second byte. Are comprised of 10 different types in the range of “00H” to “09H”. Then, the overall control CPU 46a that has determined whether or not to execute the after-reach notice effect at the second symbol position Z1 temporarily stores the after-reach notice designation command in the overall control RAM 46c, and stores it on the effect display control board 47 at a predetermined timing. Output.

  FIG. 13B is a post-reach notice type determination table corresponding to the second symbol position Z2. In this table, ten post-reach notice type designation patterns G1 to G10 are defined. Each of the after-reach notice type designation patterns G1 to G10 includes, in advance, whether or not to execute the notice after reach and the notice contents including the kind of notice after reach in the case of execution and one reach for instructing the notice contents. A subsequent notice designation command is associated. The notice contents of the after-reach notice type designation patterns G1 to G10 are set to the same contents as the after-reach notice type designation patterns F1 to F10 of the after-reach notice type determination table corresponding to the second symbol position Z1.

  Then, in step S15, the overall control CPU 46a, when the symbol variation game accompanied by the normal reach effect is performed at the second symbol position Z2, the ten pre-reach notice type determination tables defined in the second symbol position Z2 are defined. One post-reach notice type designation pattern is determined by random lottery among the after-reach notice type designation patterns G1 to G10. In the present embodiment, the selection ratio of each after-reach notice type designation pattern G1 to G10 is set to 1/10.

  The post-reach advance notice designation command in the second symbol position Z2 is made up of 2-byte control data, the first byte is made up of “C8H” common to each command, and the second byte. Are comprised of 10 different types in the range of “00H” to “09H”. Then, the overall control CPU 46a that has decided whether or not to execute the after-reach notice effect at the second symbol position Z2 temporarily stores the after-reach notice designation command in the overall control RAM 46c and stores it on the effect display control board 47 at a predetermined timing. Output.

  FIG. 13C is a post-reach notice type determination table corresponding to the second symbol position Z3. In this table, ten post-reach notice type designation patterns H1 to H10 are defined. Each of the after-reach notice type designation patterns H1 to H10 includes, in advance, whether or not to execute the advance notice of reach and the advance notice contents in the case of being executed, and one reach for instructing the advance notice contents. A subsequent notice designation command is associated. The notice contents of the after-reach notice type designation patterns H1 to H10 are set to the same contents as the after-reach notice type designation patterns F1 to F10 in the after-reach notice type determination table corresponding to the second symbol position Z1.

  Then, in step S15, the overall control CPU 46a, when the symbol variation game with the effect of normal reach is performed at the second symbol position Z3, the ten pre-reach notice type determination tables defined at the second symbol position Z3. One post-reach notice type designation pattern is determined by random lottery among the post-reach notice type designation patterns H1 to H10. In the present embodiment, the selection ratio of each after-reach notice type designation pattern H1 to H10 is set to 1/10.

  The after-reach notice designation command in the second notice position Z3 at the second symbol position Z3 is composed of control data of 2 bytes, the first byte is composed of “C9H” common to each command, and the second byte. Are comprised of 10 different types in the range of “00H” to “09H”. Then, the overall control CPU 46a, which has determined whether or not to execute the after-reach notice effect at the second symbol position Z3, temporarily stores the after-reach notice designation command in the overall control RAM 46c and stores it on the effect display control board 47 at a predetermined timing. Output.

  In the present embodiment, the post-reach notice designation command is the second specific effect command. In the present embodiment, the process for determining whether or not the post-reach notice effect as the second specific effect can be executed by the overall control CPU 46a according to the control program (the process of step S15) is the second specific effect determination process. It becomes.

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
First, as control contents executed by the effect display control board 47, control contents in the “normal effect mode” will be described.

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

  Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays it on the display area D of the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data. The image is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 2 ms). Then, when the display control CPU 47a inputs a symbol stop command for a special symbol during the symbol variation game, the image indicated by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display unit GH in a fixed stop display. The display content of the display unit GH is controlled to end the symbol variation game.

Next, the control contents in the “division effect mode” will be described as the control contents executed by the effect display control board 47. The display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 changes from the “normal effect mode” to the “division effect mode”. When switched to, four display areas D1 to D4 are formed in the image display unit GH, and display data for displaying an image of the symbol variation game in each of the display areas D1 to D4 is generated.

  Then, the display control CPU 47a specifies the display area to be the first symbol position from the display position D1 to D4 from the input position designation command, and “display effect mode” for the display area to be the first symbol position. Control is done in the same way as time. That is, display data is generated based on the content of the effect corresponding to the variation pattern, and an image displayed in the display area D at the first symbol position is displayed based on the display data for every predetermined control period (for example, every 2 ms). ). Further, the display control CPU 47a performs control as a symbol derived by the symbol variation game at the first symbol position with the symbol designated by the input symbol designating command for decorative symbols.

  On the other hand, for the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3, the display control CPU 47a specifies whether or not to perform the normal reach effect at the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 from the input normal reach designation command, and also displays the specified result. And a second symbol derived in the symbol variation game at the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. The display control CPU 47a uses the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 in the current variation based on the relationship between the first symbol position shown in FIG. 8 and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 other than the first symbol position. Specifies where in the display areas D1 to D4.

  When creating the second symbol, the display control CPU 47a creates an outlier symbol including a reach symbol in which the symbols in the left and right columns are the same for the second symbol derived at the second symbol position where the effect of normal reach is produced. On the other hand, the display control CPU 47a creates an outlier design that does not include a reach design in which the symbols in the left and right columns are the same for the second design derived at the second design position where the effect of normal reach is not performed.

  Then, the CPU 47a for display control generates display data including the contents of effects for deriving the symbols that are out of the effect of normal reach for the second symbol display position where the effects of normal reach are performed, and displays them based on the display data. The image is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 2 ms). The display control CPU 47a controls the created second symbol as a symbol derived by the symbol variation game at the second symbol position.

  On the other hand, the display control CPU 47a generates display data including the effect contents for deriving the symbols that are out of the normal variation for the second symbol display position where the normal reach effect is not performed, and displays the display data based on the display data. The image is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 2 ms). The display control CPU 47a controls the created second symbol as a symbol derived by the symbol variation game at the second symbol position.

  Further, the display control CPU 47a determines whether or not to perform the pre-reach notice in the first symbol position change game from the input pre-reach notice designation command, and before the reach in the second figure change game at the symbol positions Z1 to Z3. Specify whether to make a notice. Further, when there is a symbol position for performing the pre-reach notice, the display control CPU 47a identifies the background color of the pre-reach notice from the input color designation command. Then, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for performing the pre-reach notice with the background color specified at the specified symbol position, and the pre-reach notice is displayed as an image at a predetermined timing based on the display data. To do. In the present embodiment, the pre-reach notice is for the first symbol row (all left column) in the symbol variation game at all symbol positions after the symbol variation game starts at the first symbol position and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. This is done until the fluctuation stops.

  In addition, the display control CPU 47a determines from the input after-reach notice designation command the type of advance notice after reach in the first symbol position change game and the type of advance notice after reach in the second figure position Z1 to Z3. Is identified. Then, when there is a symbol position for performing the post-reach notice, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for performing the post-reach notice of the type specified by the symbol position, and based on the display data. A notice after reaching is displayed as an image at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the advance notice after reach is performed after the reach is formed at the symbol position where the effect of normal reach is produced, and the shifted symbol is derived at the symbol position of normal fluctuation.

  In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 47a creates a decorative symbol that can recognize the deviation as the second symbol in accordance with the control program as the second display area symbol determining process. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 47a executes display control processing for deriving the decorative display variation display results in the four display areas D1 to D4 divided and formed in the image display unit GH according to the control program.

Hereinafter, the aspect of the divided effect displayed on the image display unit GH by the display control process executed by the display control CPU 47a in the divided effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 14 shows an aspect of the divided effect when the main control CPU 45a determines a variation pattern P1 (normal variation) for a loss effect and a shift symbol [-] as a special symbol. In the description of the division effect mode shown in FIG. 14, an example is given in which the overall control CPU 46 a determines the display area D <b> 2 as the first symbol position.

  In this example, after the symbol variation game is started in all the display areas D1 to D4 (FIG. 14 (a)), first, in the symbol variation game in the display area D1 at the upper left of the screen, left column → middle column → right column. The variation of each symbol sequence stops in the order, and a decorative symbol deviating symbol ([762] in this example) that can be recognized as deviating is derived (FIG. 14B). Next, in the symbol variation game in the display area D2 at the upper right of the screen, the variation of each symbol sequence is similarly stopped in the order of the left column → the middle column → the right column, and the deviated symbols (in this example) [614]) is derived (FIG. 14C). Next, in the symbol variation game in the display area D3 at the lower left of the screen, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped in the same manner in the order of left column → middle column → right column, and the decorative symbol out-of-pattern (this example) Then, [532]) is derived (FIG. 14D). Finally, in the symbol variation game in the display area D4 in the lower right of the screen, the variation of each symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → middle column → right column, and the decorative symbol out of symbol pattern (in this example) [256]) is derived (FIG. 14E). Thereafter, when the variation time T1 defined in the variation pattern P1 has elapsed, the special symbol display device 30 is confirmed and stopped with the misplaced symbol [-], and the decorative symbols in the display areas D1 to D4 of the effect display device 28 are misplaced. Is confirmed and stopped, and the deviation is confirmed.

  FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 show aspects of divided effects when the main control CPU 45a determines a big hit design variation pattern P4a (super reach B) and a big hit symbol that is a probable variable big hit. Further, in the description of the division effect mode shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, an example is given in which the overall control CPU 46 a determines the display area D <b> 2 as the first symbol position. Further, in the explanation of the division effect mode shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the overall control CPU 46a determines to perform the normal reach effect at the second symbol positions Z1 (display area D1) and Z3 (display area D4). Take (reach designation pattern R6) as an example. 15 and FIG. 16, in the explanation of the division effect mode, the overall control CPU 46a is in the first symbol position (display region D2), the second symbol position Z1 (display region D1), and Z3 (display region D4). The case where it is determined to perform the pre-reach notice for the background color “silver (color designation pattern C3)” (pre-reach notice designation pattern Y13) is taken as an example. Also, in the description of the division effect mode shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the overall control CPU 46a sets “logo B (post-reach notice type designation pattern E4)” as the pre-reach notice of the first symbol position (display area D2). Take the case where it is decided. 15 and FIG. 16, in the explanation of the division effect mode, the overall control CPU 46a performs the second symbol position Z1 (display area D1), Z2 (display area D3), and Z3 (display area D4) after each reach. For example, “logo A (post-reach notice type designation pattern F3)”, “none (post-reach notice type designation pattern G1)”, and “logo C (pre-reach notice type designation pattern H5)” are determined as examples. To do.

  In this example, after the symbol variation game is started in all the display areas D1 to D4 (FIG. 15 (a)), the pre-reach notice effect with the silver background color is displayed in the display areas D1, D2, and D4. (FIG. 15B). After the pre-reach notice effect disappears from the screen, first, in the symbol variation game in the display area D1 in the upper left of the screen, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column, and the same symbol (in this example [[ 6 ↓ 6] ”) is derived, a reach is formed, and an effect of normal reach is performed (FIG. 15C). Next, while the middle row of the display area D1 in the normal reach continues to fluctuate, the fluctuation of the symbol row stops in the order of the left column → the right column in the symbol variation game in the display region D2 at the upper right of the screen. (In this example, [7 ↓ 7]) is derived, a reach is formed, and a normal reach effect is performed (FIG. 15D).

  Next, while the middle row of the display areas D1 and D2 in the normal reach continues to fluctuate, the fluctuation of each symbol row in the order of left column → right column → middle column in the symbol variation game of the display region D3 in the lower left of the screen is continued. Stops. In the display area D3, an off-design symbol ([624] in this example) from which the off-line can be recognized is derived (FIG. 15E). Next, while the middle row of the display areas D1 and D2 in the normal reach continues to fluctuate, the fluctuation of the symbol row stops in the order of left column → right column in the symbol variation game in the display region D4 at the lower right of the screen. The reach is formed by deriving the same symbol ([5 ↓ 5] in this example), and the effect of normal reach is performed (FIG. 15 (f)).

  Then, the effect of the advance notice after reach is displayed for the display areas D1, D2 and D4 where the reach is formed (FIG. 16A). In this example, “logo A” suggesting super reach A in the display area D1, “logo B” suggesting super reach B in the display area D2, and “logo C” suggesting super reach C in the display area D4. Is displayed as a notice after reaching. Then, after the post-reach notice effect is displayed, the image display unit GH selects the type of super reach to be developed from the display areas D1, D2, and D4 that are the target of the post-reach notice. An effect is performed (FIG. 16A). In this selection effect, the selection bar 36 (shown by diagonal lines in FIG. 16 (a)) moves in order to the three display areas D1, D2, and D4 as if the information was selected by roulette. The selection bar 36 stops in the display area.

  In this example, in the selection effect, the selection bar 36 stops in the display area D2 which is the first symbol position, the “logo B” displayed in the display area D2 is selected, and in the other display areas D1 and D4 Variations in the middle row are stopped, and a decorative symbol deviating symbol that can recognize the misalignment is derived by the effect of normal reach. Thereafter, in the image display unit GH, the display area D2 selected by the selection effect is enlarged and displayed (FIG. 16B), and a super reach effect (in this example, super reach B) is performed. In the display area D2, the change in the middle row is stopped by the effect of super reach, and the same design (design [7 in this example) as the left and right two rows of decorative designs (design [7] in this example) is formed. ]) Is derived. Thereafter, when the variation time T4a determined in the variation pattern P4a has elapsed, the special symbol display device 30 is confirmed and stopped with the big hit symbol (for example, [1]), and the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol derived in the display area D2 is finalized. The stop is displayed and the jackpot is confirmed.

  Incidentally, the main control CPU 45a determines a deviation pattern from the fluctuation pattern P4b (super-reach B) for the deviation reach effect, and the others are the modes of FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (f) and FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b). When the same condition is determined, the result of FIG. 16 (d) is derived from FIG. 16 (b), and the deviation is determined. That is, in this case, although it has been developed into super reach, it is not a big hit, and the display area D2 can be recognized as a dislocation symbol ([757] is derived in this example).

  FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 show aspects of the division effect when the main control CPU 45a determines the big hit design variation pattern P2a (normal reach) and the big hit symbol for the probable big hit. Further, in the description of the division effect mode shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the overall control CPU 46a sets “? (Post-reach notice type designation pattern E2)” as the post-reach notice of the first symbol position (display area D2). Take the case where it is decided. The other conditions determined by the overall control CPU 46a are the same as those of the division effects shown in FIGS. For this reason, the flow from FIG. 17A to FIG. 17F which is the aspect of the divided effect shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 is the flow of FIG. 15A to FIG. It is the same as f), and redundant description thereof is omitted.

  17 and 18, the post-reach notice effect is displayed for the display areas D1, D2, and D4 where the reach is formed after FIG. 17 (f) (FIG. 18 (a)). )). In this example, “logo A” indicating super reach A is displayed in the display area D1, “?” Concealing the development destination in the display area D2, and “logo C” indicating super reach C is displayed in the display area D4. It will be displayed as a notice for later notice. Then, after the effect of the advance notice after the reach is displayed, the image display unit GH targets the display areas D1, D2, and D4 that are the subject of the advance notice after the reach. A selection effect for selecting is performed (FIG. 18A).

  In this example, in the selection effect, the selection bar 36 stops in the display area D2 which is the first symbol position, “?” Displayed in the display area D2 is selected, and the other display areas D1 and D4 are in the middle. The variation of the column is stopped, and the off-design of the decorative design that can recognize the off-line is derived by the effect of normal reach. Further, in this example, since the variation pattern P2a (normal reach) is determined, when the after-reaching notice effect in the display area D2 disappears after the selection effect, the change in the middle row is stopped by the normal reach effect and the reach is formed. The same symbol (symbol [7] in this example) is derived from the two left and right decorative symbols (symbol [7] in this example). After that, when the variation time T2a determined in the variation pattern P2a elapses, the special symbol display device 30 is confirmed and stopped with the big hit symbol (for example, [1]), and the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol derived in the display area D2 is decided The stop is displayed and the jackpot is confirmed.

  Incidentally, the main control CPU 45a determines the deviation pattern from the fluctuation pattern P2b (normal reach) for the deviation reach effect, and the other is the same as the modes of FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (f) and FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b). When the condition is determined, the result of FIG. 18 (c) is derived from FIG. 18 (a), and the deviation is determined.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the display area of the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is divided into a plurality of display areas D1 to D4, and a divided effect for performing the symbol variation game is performed in each of the divided display areas D1 to D4. The division effect control is executed by the sub-control board 46 and the effect display control board 47 instead of the main control board 45. Then, the main control board 45 determines only the determination of the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 30 and the effect mode of the symbol variation game to be displayed at the first symbol position. Equivalent to information to be determined if not For this reason, the information to be determined by the main control board 45 regarding the symbol variation game is the same regardless of whether the division effect is not executed or not. Accordingly, when the display area D1 is divided into a plurality of display areas D1 to D4 and the symbol variation game is performed in each of the display areas D1 to D4, each display area is not imposed on the main control board 45. An interesting production can be performed in D1 to D4.

  (2) In the case of performing a division effect, the sub-general control board 46 determines a decoration symbol derived to the first symbol position, and the effect display control board 47 determines a decoration symbol derived to each of the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. To do. Therefore, since the determination of the information related to the symbol variation game when the divided effect is performed is shared by the sub-integrated control board 46 and the effect display control board 47, an excessive burden is not imposed on any one of the control boards.

  (3) By adding a pre-reach notice to the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game performed in each of the display areas D1 to D4 can be made more interesting. The sub-control board 46 makes a decision related to the pre-reach notice, so that the main control board 45 is not burdened when an interesting production is realized. In addition to the pre-reach notice, in addition to the sense of expectation for the big hit, it can be estimated which of the display areas D1 to D4 is the first symbol position.

  (4) By adding a post-reach notice to the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game performed in each of the display areas D1 to D4 can be made more interesting. At this time, with regard to the advance notice after reach, whether or not it can be executed for the display area where the symbol variation game with the effect of the specific display mode (the effect of normal reach) is performed, and the content of the advance notice when reachable are determined. Therefore, the player can increase the expectation for the big hit in the display area where the effect of the specific display mode is displayed, and can make the effect interesting. Then, the sub-control board 46 makes a decision relating to the advance notice after reaching, so that the main control board 45 is not burdened when an interesting production is realized. Further, in addition to the expectation for the big hit, it is possible to guess which of the display areas D1 to D4 is the first symbol position by the post-reach notice.

  (5) In order to determine whether or not to execute the effect of the specific display mode on the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 on the condition that the effect of the specific display mode (effect of normal reach) is executed at the first symbol position, Based on the determination items of the main control board 45, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game at the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 can be determined in accordance with the display content of the symbol variation game at the first symbol position. That is, the effect contents of the symbol variation game at the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 can be controlled according to the items to be determined on the main control board 45.

  (6) When the specific display mode effect (normal reach effect) is executed and when it is not executed, the variation time of the symbol variation game is different, and generally the specific display mode effect is specified. The variation time is longer than when the display mode effect is not executed. For this reason, it is possible to control the effect contents of the symbol variation game at the first symbol position and the effect contents of the symbol variation game at the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 based on the determination items (variation time) of the main control board 45.

  (7) Even if a super-reach with a high jackpot reliability is suggested at the first symbol position in a state where a super-reach with a high jackpot reliability is suggested in the notice after reaching of the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3, If the big hit is determined, the big hit symbol is derived at the first symbol position. Accordingly, while expecting the development of a super-reach with a high jackpot reliability, it is possible to obtain a sense of expectation that will be a big hit regardless of the type of super-reach.

  (8) In the divided effect mode, four symbol variation games are played in four areas of the display areas D1 to D4 with respect to one start holding ball. In addition, since the number of apparent games increases in the split effect mode, in addition to the effects such as the pre-reach notice and the pre-reach notice in the symbol variation game at the first symbol position, the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3 are performed. However, like the first symbol position, a pre-reach notice and a post-reach notice will be made. That is, the appearance rate of the notice effect is also increased. Therefore, since the opportunity for the player to see or predict the production or the like increases when the player enters the division production mode, it is possible to improve the interest related to the game.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, the number of divisions of the effect display device 28 in the division effect mode may be two, three, five, or more. Then, when the display area of the effect display device 28 is divided, the display area may be divided by the number corresponding to the start holding ball at that time.

  In the embodiment, the sub integrated control board 46 and the effect display control board 47 may have a single board configuration. Further, the sub integrated control board 46 and the sound / lamp control board 48 may be configured as a single board.

  In the embodiment, the effect display device 28 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix or 7 segment LED display or a mechanical display such as a drum.

The embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.
In the embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol may be displayed on a single display device. In this case, a single display device serves as a special symbol display unit and an effect symbol display unit.

In the embodiment, the type of pre-reach notice or post-reach notice may be changed.
In the embodiment, the selection ratio may be changed for the presence / absence of normal reach at the first symbol position, the second symbol position, the presence / absence and background color of the pre-reach notice, and the type of the pre-reach notice.

In the embodiment, the switching opportunity to the split effect mode and the end trigger of the split effect mode may be changed.
In the embodiment, the sub integrated control board 46 may determine all of the decorative symbols derived to the first symbol position and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3. In the embodiment, the effect display control board 47 may determine all of the decorative symbols derived to the first symbol position and the second symbol positions Z1 to Z3.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples are added below.
(A) The presentation control unit determines a presentation symbol to be derived in the second symbol variation game in the first display area based on the special symbol instructed by the special symbol instruction command. A determination process and a second display area symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol derived as a variation display result of the second symbol variation game of each second display area and capable of recognizing a deviation. In the first display area, the effect symbols determined in the first display area symbol determination process are derived as the variation display result of the second symbol variation game, while the second display area includes the second symbol in the second display area. As the variation display result of the symbol variation game, the effect symbol determined in the second display area symbol determination process is derived.

  (B) The effect symbol derived in the second symbol variation game is composed of a plurality of symbol combinations, and in the second symbol variation game, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in a predetermined order, and the effect control is performed. The part determines whether or not the first specific effect can be executed, which suggests whether or not each display area is a big hit, and determines the content of the first specific effect when the first specific effect is executed. When the first specific effect determination process is executed and the first specific effect is executed, the change of the symbol row is started in order to start the second symbol variation game in each display region, and then the display region The first specific effect is displayed in accordance with the content of the first specific effect determined in the first specific effect determination process until the first symbol row change stops in the second symbol variation game.

  (C) The presentation control unit targets a display area in which the second symbol variation game accompanied by the presentation of the specific display mode is performed based on the presentation mode instruction command and the determination result of the specific display mode determination process. In addition to determining whether or not to execute the second specific effect that suggests whether or not it will be a big hit, a second specific effect determination process is performed to determine the content of the second specific effect when the second specific effect is executed. When the second specific effect is executed and the second specific effect is executed, the second specific effect is displayed after the display of the effect of the specific display mode for the display area where the second symbol variation game with the effect of the specific display mode is performed. Display.

  (D) a special symbol display unit that displays a first symbol variation game that is performed by varying a special symbol triggered by a game ball entering the start winning device, and a variation display result of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit. And an effect symbol display unit for displaying a second symbol variation game that is performed by varying the effect symbol in association with the bonus symbol. In a gaming machine in which a predetermined jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result, and thereafter a jackpot game is given, the main control unit that controls the entire gaming machine and the instructions from the main control unit 2. A sub-control unit that executes various controls related to the symbol variation game, and a display control unit that executes display control for displaying the second symbol variation game on the effect symbol display unit based on an instruction from the sub-control unit When The main control unit is a lottery process for performing the jackpot lottery, and, in the case of a big win based on the result of the lottery process, a special symbol for stopping and displaying the special symbol as a variation display result of the first symbol variation game Each symbol is determined based on a result of the lottery process and a special symbol determination process for determining the symbol to be a special symbol to be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the first symbol variation game. An effect mode determining process for determining the effect mode of the floating game, a special symbol instruction command for instructing the special symbol determined in the special symbol determining process, and an effect mode instruction command for instructing the effect mode determined in the effect mode determining process. The first command output process to be output is executed, and the sub-control unit divides the display area of the effect symbol display part into a plurality of display areas, When performing a division effect that causes the second symbol variation game to be performed in the indicated region, a plurality of first display regions for deriving a variation display result of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol instructed by the special symbol instruction command are provided. Whether or not to execute an effect of a specific display mode determined in advance in a second display area other than the first display area determined in the display area determination process and one display area determination process determined from among the display areas. Specific display mode determination process determined for every two display areas, a first display area instruction command for instructing the first display area determined in the display area determination process, and a specific display for instructing determination contents of the specific display mode determination process A second command output process for outputting a mode instruction command is executed, and the display control unit displays the second symbol variation game on the effect symbol display unit, and the second symbol variation game is displayed. When the display control process for deriving the variation display result of the effect symbol is executed and the divided effect is performed, the first display instructed by the first display area instruction command is performed by the display control process. The area corresponding to the special symbol instructed by the special symbol instruction command as a variation display result of the second symbol variable game is displayed in the area and the second symbol variable game of the effect mode instructed by the effect mode instruction command is displayed. While deriving an effect design, the display content of the second display area is controlled based on the instruction content of the specific display mode instruction command, and the second display area for executing the effect of the specific display mode is described above. An effect diagram in which the second symbol variation game accompanied by an effect in a specific display mode is displayed and a variation can be recognized as a variation display result of the second symbol variation game. For the second display area in which the effect of the specific display mode is not executed, the second symbol variation game without the effect of the specific display mode is displayed and the variation display result of the second symbol variation game is not displayed. A game machine characterized by deriving a design for recognizing an effect.

  (E) The sub-control unit determines a design symbol for presentation derived in the second symbol variation game in the first display region based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. A determination process is executed, and an effect design instruction command for designating an effect design determined in the first display area design determination process in the second command output process is output, and the display control unit outputs each second display In the display control process, a second display area symbol determination process is performed to determine an effect symbol that is derived as a variation display result of the second symbol variation game of the region, and that can recognize a deviation. In the first display area, the effect symbol designated by the effect symbol designating command is derived as a variation display result of the second symbol variation game, and the variation of the second symbol variation game is displayed in each second display area. table Result gaming machine according to the technical idea (D), characterized in that to derive a performance for symbols determined in the second display area symbol determination process as.

  (F) The effect symbol derived in the second symbol variation game is composed of a plurality of symbol combinations. In the second symbol variation game, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in a predetermined order, and the sub-control The part determines whether or not the first specific effect can be executed, which suggests whether or not each display area is a big hit, and determines the content of the first specific effect when the first specific effect is executed. A first specific effect determining process is executed, and a first specific effect command for instructing determination contents of the first specific effect determining process is output in the second command output process, and the display control unit is configured to output the first specific effect determining process. When an effect is executed, the display control process starts the variation of the symbol sequence in order to start the second symbol variation game in each display region, and then the second symbol variation game in each display region. And the first specific effect is displayed in accordance with the content of the first specific effect instructed by the first specific effect command until the first symbol sequence change stops. (D) A gaming machine described in (e).

  (G) The sub-control unit is a big hit for the display area in which the second symbol variation game accompanied by the effect of the specific display mode is performed based on the effect mode instruction command and the specific display mode instruction command. Determining whether or not to execute the second specific effect suggesting whether or not to execute the second specific effect, executing a second specific effect determination process for determining the content of the second specific effect, In the second command output process, when the second specific effect command for instructing the determination content of the second specific effect determination process is output, and the display control unit executes the second specific effect, the display control process Before displaying the second specific effect after display of the effect of the specific display mode, for a display area where the second symbol variation game accompanied by the effect of the specific display mode is performed Technical idea (d) - the gaming machine as claimed in any one of (f).

(H) Whether the sub-control unit executes the effect of the specific display mode in the specific display mode determination process when it is determined to execute the effect of the specific display mode in the effect mode determination process you determine whether or not.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 28 ... Production display device, 30 ... Special symbol display device, 33 ... Upper start prize opening, 34 ... Lower start prize opening, 45 ... Main control board, 45a ... Main control CPU, 45b ... Main control ROM, 45c ... main control RAM, 46 ... sub control board, 46a ... control CPU, 46b ... control control ROM, 46c: control RAM, 47 ... production display control board, 47a ... for display control CPU, 47b ... display control ROM, 47c ... display control RAM, GH ... image display unit, Z1-Z3 ... second symbol position, D, D1-D4 ... display area.

Claims (1)

Includes a special symbol display unit for displaying the first symbol variation game carried out by varying the special symbols, and stagecraft symbol display unit for displaying a second symbol variation game carried out by varying the pattern for leaving Starring, a, whether the big hit when elected to whether the jackpot lottery, the big hit symbol that defines pre Me a special symbol display section is stopped and displayed in the subsequent to the gaming machine where the jackpot gaming is applied,
A main control unit that controls the entire gaming machine;
An effect control unit that executes various controls for displaying the second symbol variation game on the effect symbol display unit based on an instruction from the main control unit;
The main control unit includes: a lottery process for performing the jackpot lottery; a variable display result type determining process for determining a type of a variable display result of the first symbol variable game based on a result of the lottery process; and the lottery process Based on the result of the above, the effect mode determination process for determining the effect mode of the symbol variation game, the variation display result type instruction command for instructing the type of the variation display result determined in the variation display result type determination process, and the effect mode determination Executing a first command output process for outputting an effect mode instruction command for instructing an effect mode determined in the process;
The effect control unit divides the display area of the effect symbol display unit into a plurality of display areas, and performs a divided effect in which a second symbol variation game is performed in each divided display area. A display area determination process for determining one of a plurality of display areas as a first display area for deriving a variation display result of the effect symbol corresponding to the type of the variation display result instructed by a type instruction command; perform particular display mode decision process to decide whether to execute the effect of a predetermined specific display mode in the second display area other than the first display area determined by the display area determining process,
When performing the division effect, the second symbol variation game of the effect mode instructed by the effect mode instruction command is displayed on the first display region determined in the display region determination process and the second symbol variation game is displayed. While deriving the design for the effect corresponding to the type of the variation display result specified by the variation display result type instruction command as the variation display result of
According to the determination content of the specific display mode determination process , the display content of the second display area is controlled, and the second symbol variation accompanied by the display of the specific display mode is performed for the second display area that executes the display of the specific display mode. Demonstrate an effect design that can display a game and recognize a deviation as a variation display result of the second symbol variation game, and produce an effect of the specific display mode for the second display area that does not execute the effect of the specific display mode. A gaming machine characterized by displaying the second symbol variation game not accompanied and deriving an effect symbol capable of recognizing a deviation as a variation display result of the second symbol variation game.