JP5925424B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a notice effect suggesting the possibility of a symbol variation game being a big hit.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a random number for determining a big hit is obtained when a gaming ball enters a start winning opening arranged on the gaming board, and the value of the random number is determined in advance. Depending on whether or not the big hit determination value matches, the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit is done. In addition, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which symbols of a plurality of columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, when the jackpot symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state, the player can recognize the jackpot.

  In this type of symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, a notice effect is provided that suggests that the player may become a “big hit”. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to recognize that there is a high level of expectation for a big hit when the announcement content of the effect content “Meteor” is executed with a plurality of types of announcement content of the announcement effect. Yes. On the other hand, when the notice effect of the production content “rocket fireworks” is executed, it is possible to recognize that the expectation to the big hit is low. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit varies depending on the content of the notice effect. Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a notice effect is executed before reach and after reach, and attention can be paid to the contents of the effect of each notice effect.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005- 211518

  By the way, when the symbol variation game is lost, the player loses interest because it is not a big hit. Then, the degree of the decrease in interest increases as the expectation to the jackpot suggested by the executed notice effect increases. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a notice effect of an effect content that can recognize that the expectation degree of the big hit expectation is high before the reach of the out-of-order symbol variation game is executed, and even after the reach, the big hit It is assumed that the notice effect of the effect content that can recognize that the expectation is high is executed. In this case, since the expectation of the big hit was unnecessarily increased until the final result of the symbol variation game was displayed, there is a possibility that the fall of interest when it finally becomes a failure will increase. It was.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the player from feeling too much about the big hit.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the effect content of the notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game will be a big hit from among a plurality of types of effect content. In a gaming machine comprising effect content determining means determined according to game effect content and effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a notice effect with the effect content determined by the effect content determining means. There are multiple execution periods in which the notice effect can be executed from the end to the end, and the number of executable times that the notice effect can be executed with the specific effect content of the multiple types of effect contents is expected to be a big hit of the symbol variation game The higher the degree, the larger the number of executions is determined as the number of executable times. Probability higher than the probability of determining the content of the notice effect during each execution period and determining the content of the specific effect as the effect content of the notice effect executed in the execution period close to the start time of the symbol variation game Then, when the specific effect content is determined as the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the execution period close to the end time of the symbol variation game, and the symbol variation game is a big hit, the big hit given after the end of the symbol variation game The game includes a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the first jackpot game, and the specific effect content includes a first specific effect content and a second specific effect content. When the first big hit game is awarded, the number of times that the first specific effect content can be executed is a number that does not exceed a predetermined upper limit number of times, and the number of times that the second specific effect content can be executed Is the number of times that the first specific effect content can be executed when the second big hit game is awarded, and the number of executable times of the second specific effect content is Ri number der once or more, the effect determining means, the effect contents of the announcement attraction executing at each execution period, the determined in a predetermined order, can identify the selectivity of effect contents of the announcement attraction The number of times the first specific effect content has been determined reaches the number of executable times in the symbol variation game in the second and subsequent execution periods of the plurality of execution periods. If the content of the effect is determined using a selection table that is different from the case where it has not been reached, and the number of times the first specific effect content is determined reaches the executable number determined for the symbol variation game, the specific While deciding to execute the notice effect of the non-specific effect contents other than the effect contents, the first specific effect content is determined among the effect contents determined as the effect contents of the notice effect executed in the symbol variation game. When the number of times played has not reached the number of executable times defined for the symbol variation game, the gist is to determine the content of the notice effect from the specific effect content and the non-specific effect content .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the jackpot game further includes a third jackpot game that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first jackpot game, and the third jackpot game In the case where the first specific effect content is executed, the executable number of times of the first specific effect content is less than the predetermined upper limit number, and the executable number of times of the second specific effect content is 0 .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling too much about the big hit.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit game and a small hit game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the frequency | count which can perform the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content and horizontal stripe effect content for every special symbol. Explanatory drawing which shows the 1st execution period production content determination table. Explanatory drawing which shows the 1st execution period production content determination table. Explanatory drawing which shows a production pattern. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd execution period effect content determination table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a 3rd execution period effect content determination table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a 4th execution period effect content determination table. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a symbol variation game. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a symbol variation game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery) and whether or not a small hit (small hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from among a plurality of types of special figures (102 types in the present embodiment), The selected special figure is displayed as a fixed stop. The 102 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols that can recognize big hits, one type of small hit symbol that can recognize small hits, and one type of symbol that can recognize disparity. It is categorized as an outlier design. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative patterns for each column. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, as a general rule, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 displays a stop symbol in a fixed stop, as a general rule, a stray symbol (combination symbol combination) is also displayed in a fixed stop display on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  Also, when the small hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, the small hit symbol (a symbol combination that suggests a probable change) is also displayed in the final stop display on the effect display device 11. In addition, even when the big win symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the symbol combination suggesting the probability variation may be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. This probability variation suggestion symbol combination suggests that a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability (normal state) to a high probability is given. It is a symbol combination. The symbol combination for suggesting the probability change in the present embodiment is a predetermined symbol combination in a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([121] [232] [343] in this embodiment). [454] [565] [676] [787] [818]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display devices 11 and 12 for displaying symbols is changing, while the “pause display” This is a state where the symbols are displayed in a fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game in the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11 are started simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are simultaneously displayed Is confirmed and stopped).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. Then, when the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 14 of the game board 10.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 13 is disposed on the lower left side of the effect display device 11. In the normal symbol display device 13, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "normal game") is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as "general symbols") are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure. In the normal symbol display device 13, when a lottery per common symbol is won, a symbol per common symbol that can recognize that the lottery per common symbol is won is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, when the lottery per regular symbol is not won (non-winning), the normal symbol display device 13 displays a normal off-set symbol that can be recognized that the lottery per regular symbol is not won.

  A start winning opening 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed below the effect display device 11. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The start winning opening 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game balls can easily enter, while the opening of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand and the game balls enter. It is difficult to close. That is, the opening / closing blade 16 changes the entrance 15a of the start winning opening 15 from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game ball that has entered.

  A gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) is disposed behind the gate 19. The gate 19 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW2. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the start winning opening 15 is opened. When winning the lottery per ordinary figure (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped), a game per ordinary figure that opens the opening / closing blade 16 is awarded. Further, by opening the opening / closing blades 16 in the game per game, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the start winning opening 15, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the symbol variation game. Can do.

  Also, below the start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 is provided as a special winning means provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. . A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 14) of prize balls by detecting the game balls entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) state advantageous to the player may be given. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. Further, the probability variation state in the present embodiment is a period from when the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) the symbol variation game is finished, or the predetermined number of symbol variation games. It is granted until a jackpot game is granted before the game is executed. When the probability variation state is given in this way, the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit game is likely to occur, which is advantageous for the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, there may be a case where a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) state that is advantageous to the player is given. When the variable state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal drawing game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal drawing based on the passage of the gate 19 is changed from the low probability (normal probability) to the high probability. (Improve. Further, when the variable state is given, the open / close blade 16 is opened for a longer time when the lottery per common drawing is won as compared to the case where the variable state is not given. For this reason, when the variable state is given, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 per unit time increases. In other words, when the variable state is given, the rate of entering the game balls into the start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved, which is advantageous for the player. In the variable state, a big hit game is given until a predetermined number of times (50 in this embodiment) of the symbol variation game is completed or until the predetermined number of symbol variation games is executed. It is granted until

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variable game is over in the symbol variable game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (16 rounds or 8 rounds in this embodiment). During one round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened until the upper limit number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls wins or until the round time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the three types of big hit games shown in FIG. 2, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the three types of big hit games, which of the big hit games is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are classified for each special symbol. Specifically, 10 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display are assigned to the symbol A. Similarly, 49 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol B. In addition, 41 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol C. In addition, one type of special figure (small hit symbol) corresponding to the small hit game is assigned to the symbol D.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 has a specified number of rounds set to “16”, and a probable change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “16R jackpot game”). In the 16R jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “9.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the 16R jackpot game, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Although not shown, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 16R jackpot game is set to “2 (seconds)”. Note that the probability change state given after the end of the 16R jackpot game is between the end of the 16R jackpot game and the end of execution of the 50 symbol variation games, or until 50 symbol variation games are executed. Until the big hit game is given to the game, it is given. In addition, after the 16R jackpot game ends, regardless of whether or not a shortage state was given at the time of the big hit lottery win, until the end of the execution of the 50 symbol variation games after the 16R jackpot game ends, or The variable state is given until the big hit game is given before the 50 symbol variation games are executed.

  In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “8” as the specified number of rounds. This is a jackpot game to be granted (hereinafter referred to as “8R jackpot game”). In the 8R jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “9.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the 8R jackpot game, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Although not shown, the interval time between each round in the 8R jackpot game is set to “2 (seconds)”. Note that the probability variation state given after the end of the 8R jackpot game is from the end of the 8R jackpot game to the end of the execution of 50 symbol variation games, or the 50 symbol variation games are executed. Until the big hit game is granted until now. In addition, after the end of the 8R jackpot game, regardless of whether or not a variable state was given at the time of the big hit lottery win, until the end of the execution of 50 symbol variation games after the end of the 8R jackpot game, or The variable state is given until the big hit game is given until the execution of the 50 symbol variation games is completed.

  As described above, the 16R jackpot game in the present embodiment has the same number of rounds as the round game time and the maximum number of winnings, but the number of prescribed rounds is larger than that of the 8R jackpot game. In other words, since the number of game balls that can be made to enter the big prize opening 18 in one round game is the same, the number of round games (specified number of rounds) is large. There is a chance that the number of game balls that can be entered is greater than the number of game balls that can be entered into the big prize opening 18 during the 8R big hit game. That is, the 16R jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous for the player than the 8R jackpot game.

  In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 has the specified number of rounds set to “8 times”, and the probability change state after the jackpot game ends. This is a jackpot game to be granted (hereinafter referred to as “8R shortened jackpot game”). In the 8R shortened big hit game, “0.02 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “2 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the 8R shortened big hit game, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. In addition, the interval time between each round in the 8R shortened big hit game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. The probability change state given after the end of the 8R shortened jackpot game is from the end of the 8R shortened jackpot game to the end of the execution of 50 symbol variation games, or the execution of the 50 symbol variation games. It is given until the big hit game is given by the end of the game. In addition, if a variable state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the completion of the 8R shortened big hit game, until the end of the execution of the 50 symbol variation games, or the execution of the 50 symbol variation games. Until the big hit game is awarded before the game ends, the variable state is given. On the other hand, if the variable state is not given at the time of the big hit lottery win, the variable state is not given after the 8R shortened big hit game ends.

  By the way, in pachinko machines, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to about “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in each round game of 8R shortened big hit game, it is substantially to launch and enter the upper limit number (9 balls) of game balls within the round game time “0.06 (seconds)”. It is impossible. Therefore, in each round game, an 8R jackpot game that can launch and enter the upper limit number of balls (9 balls) within the round game time “25 (seconds)” is 8R shortened jackpot game. It becomes a big hit game that makes it easier to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 18. That is, the 8R jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the 8R shortened jackpot game because the number of prize balls to be acquired is likely to be increased as compared to the 8R shortened jackpot game.

  In addition, in the small hit game that is given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, “0 (seconds)” as the opening time and “2. 02 (seconds) "is set. In addition, in the small hit game, “8 times” is set as the number of times of opening the big winning opening 18. In addition, in the small hit game, the opening time of the first to eighth times is set to “0.06 (seconds)” and between each opening (for example, from the second opening to the third opening) "1.5 (seconds)" is set as the interval time. Thus, in the small hit game, the opening / closing time from the first opening to the eighth closing is set to “10.98 (seconds)” consisting of “(0.06 + 1.5) × 7 + 0.06 (seconds)”. Will be. In this way, the opening mode of the big prize opening 18 is the same between the opening of the first round in the 8R shortened big hit game to the closing of the eighth round and the opening from the first round to the closing of the eighth round in the small hit game. It has become. For this reason, it is not possible to recognize whether the 8R shortened big hit game or the small hit game is given from the opening mode of the big winning opening 18.

  In addition, in the small hit game, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery (in FIG. 2, “maintain current state”). In other words, if the probability change state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability change state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game. State is not granted. In addition, if the short state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the short state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the short state is not given, after the small hit game is finished No change state is given.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in one symbol variation game, a variation cycle in which the variation from the start of the variation of the displayed decorations of all the rows to the temporary stop display of the ornamentation symbols of all the rows is performed once. It is configured to be able to execute a pseudo-continuous effect that is continuously executed a plurality of times. The pseudo-continuous effect is expressed as an effect only by the symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 11 during one symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 12. One symbol variation game starts when the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts, and ends when the symbol is confirmed and stopped. This one-time symbol variation game is played when one game ball enters the start winning opening 15. In other words, a single symbol variation game accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is expressed in a pseudo manner as if a symbol variation game was performed continuously several times in the internal control. It is done.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Also, a special symbol display device 12 and a normal symbol display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets a random number value such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal pattern determination random number for each predetermined period. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big win lottery or the small win lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as jackpot determination values). For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and a value different from the big hit determination value is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the lottery per common figure, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random number for determination per common figure.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, etc.) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game, and the effect contents and the effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game. Can be specified. Also, the variation pattern is determined when the variation pattern for the big hit effect determined at the big hit and the variation pattern for the probable change suggesting effect determined at the big hit or the small hit are out of place. There is a variation pattern for off-line production. Further, the variation pattern for the offense effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content, and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation pattern HP1 as a variation pattern for a loss normal effect, the variation patterns HP2 to HP6 as a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and the variation patterns HP7 to HP12 as a variation pattern for a big hit effect. The variation patterns HP13 to HP15 are stored in the main control ROM 30b as variation patterns for a certain variation suggestion effect.

  In addition, the reach effect is displayed in the symbol variation game with the ornamental symbol on the effect display device 11 until the reach symbol combination (the symbol combination that is a big hit, miss or probability change suggestion) is finally derived. It is a production performed during Note that, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern HP1, it is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game executed based on the variation patterns HP2 to HP6, the reach combination is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. In addition, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP7 to HP12, the reach combination is developed so that the symbol combination of the big hit is finally displayed in a fixed stop manner. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP13 to HP15, after reaching the reach effect, the symbol combination suggesting the probability variation is developed so as to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, in the variation patterns HP2 to HP15 in which the reach effect is executed, the reach effect to be executed is different. Specifically, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP2 and HP7, a normal reach effect (shown as “NR” in FIG. 4) is executed. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP15, a super reach effect (shown as “SR” in FIG. 4) is executed. The normal reach effect is an effect content in which after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped on the effect display device 11, the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) is variably displayed and a decorative symbol is derived. Reach production. In addition, the super reach production is composed of the production contents of the reach production in two stages. After the normal reach production is executed and all the decorative designs are temporarily stopped or displayed, the decorative design of the middle row is displayed. During the fluctuation, for example, it is a reach effect of the effect content in which a character appears and shifts (develops) to “XX reach” called by the name of the appearing character and a decorative symbol is derived. In the super reach production, the normal reach production is the first stage, and the content is developed from the normal reach production.

  Further, the fluctuation pattern defines the number of fluctuation cycles when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP1 to HP3, HP7, HP8, and HP13 are variation patterns that do not execute the pseudo-continuous effect. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP4, HP9, and HP14 are fluctuation patterns for executing a pseudo-continuous effect with the number of fluctuation cycles being “twice”. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP5, HP10, and HP15 are fluctuation patterns for executing a pseudo-continuous effect with the number of fluctuation cycles being “3 times”. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP11 are fluctuation patterns for executing a pseudo-continuous effect with the number of fluctuation cycles being “4 times”. Further, the variation pattern HP12 is a variation pattern for executing a pseudo-continuous effect with the number of variation cycles being “5 times”.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a uses various random number values (in this embodiment, random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for special pattern distribution, and random numbers for variation pattern distribution). The value is read out and acquired from the main control RAM 30c, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not a symbol variation game is being executed or whether a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the symbol variation game is being executed or a winning game is being performed, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the winning game), the main control CPU 30a determines the hit determination stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Read the random number value. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the special symbols A, B, and C based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. To decide. Further, in the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c and determines the value as the variation pattern distribution random number. Based on the type of special symbol, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot effects or variation patterns for probability variation suggestion effects and determined.

  At this time, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a determines to give the 16R big hit game (in the case of the symbol A), any of the big hit effect variation patterns HP7 to HP12 shown in FIG. Select the fluctuation pattern. Note that when the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment determines to give a 16R jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a executes a pseudo-continuous effect in which the number of fluctuation cycles is “5 times” among the fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP12. The variation pattern HP12 is most difficult to determine. Further, when it is determined that the 16R big hit game is to be given, the main control CPU 30a executes the pseudo-continuous effect more than the variable patterns HP7 and HP8 that do not execute the pseudo-continuous effect among the variable patterns HP7 to HP11. It is easy to determine the variation patterns HP9 to HP11. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines to give the 16R big hit game, the number of fluctuation cycles when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed among the variation patterns HP9 to HP11 that execute the pseudo-continuous effect is determined. It is easy to determine a large variation pattern (the variation pattern HP11 is most easily determined). Further, when the main control CPU 30a has decided to give the 16R big hit game, among the variation patterns HP7 and HP8 that do not execute the pseudo-continuous production, the variation pattern HP7 that includes only the normal reach production in the production content, It is easy to determine the variation pattern HP8 that includes the super reach effect in the effect content. That is, when the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment determines to give a 16R big hit game, the variation pattern HP12 → the variation pattern HP7 → the variation pattern HP8 → the variation pattern HP9 → the variation pattern HP10 → the variation pattern HP11. It is easy to determine in order (variation pattern HP11 is most easily determined).

  Further, when it is determined that the 8R jackpot game is awarded (in the case of the symbol B), the main control CPU 30a selects any one of the variation patterns HP7 to HP11 for the jackpot effect. Note that when the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment has decided to give the 8R big hit game, among the variation patterns HP7 to HP11, the variation pattern HP7, HP8 that does not execute the quasi-continuous effect is used. It is easy to determine the fluctuation patterns HP9 to HP11 for executing the effects. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a has decided to give the 8R big hit game, the number of fluctuation cycles when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed among the variation patterns HP9 to HP11 that execute the pseudo-continuous effect is determined. It is easy to determine a large variation pattern (the variation pattern HP11 is most easily determined). In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines to give the 8R big hit game, among the variation patterns HP7 and HP8 that do not execute the pseudo-continuous production, the variation pattern HP7 that includes only the normal reach production in the production content, It is easy to determine the variation pattern HP8 that includes the super reach effect in the effect content. That is, when the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment determines to give the 8R big hit game, it is easy to determine in the order of the fluctuation pattern HP7 → the fluctuation pattern HP8 → the fluctuation pattern HP9 → the fluctuation pattern HP10 → the fluctuation pattern HP11. (The variation pattern HP11 is most easily determined).

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a has decided to give the 8R shortened big hit game (in the case of the symbol C), the main control CPU 30a selects any one of the variation patterns HP13 to HP15 for the probability variation suggestion effect. When the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment determines to give the 8R shortened big hit game, it is easy to determine the order of the variation pattern HP13 → the variation pattern HP14 → the variation pattern HP15 (the variation pattern HP15). The easiest to determine). Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing when determining the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the variation pattern for the probability variation suggesting effect in the big hit variation process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes that the big hit determination random number is not a big hit value and therefore is not big hit (small hit or missed). . Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a small hit determination as to whether or not the hit determination random number value compared with the big hit determination value in the big hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. . If the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the small hit lottery, and therefore executes a small hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a small hit. In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a small hit symbol (symbol D) as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the small hit symbol reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. Then, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the probable variation suggestion effect and determined. At this time, the main control CPU 30a selects any one of the variation patterns HP13 to HP15 for probability variation suggesting effects. Note that the main control CPU 30a in this embodiment is easy to determine in the order of the variation pattern HP15 → the variation pattern HP14 → the variation pattern HP13 when it is determined to give a small hit game (small hit symbol). (The change pattern HP13 is most easily determined). When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the probable change suggestion effect in the small hit variation processing, the special symbol start processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. A reach determination is made as to whether or not the two match. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of reach with the reach effect. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. Then, a variation pattern for reach production is selected from a plurality of types and determined.

  At this time, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns HP2 to HP6. Note that the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment uses the variation patterns HP2 and HP3 that do not execute the quasi-continuous effect than the variation patterns HP4 to HP6 that execute the quasi-continuous effect among the variation patterns HP2 to HP6 when they are off. It is easy to decide. Also, the main control CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern in which the number of variation cycles when the pseudo continuous effect is executed is reduced among the variation patterns HP4 to HP6 that execute the pseudo continuous effect when the main control CPU 30 is disconnected. (The variation pattern HP4 is most easily determined). In addition, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the quasi-continuous effect at the time of deviation, and the change pattern including only the normal reach effect in the effect content than the change pattern HP3 including the super reach effect in the effect content. It is easy to determine HP2. That is, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment is easy to determine in the order of the fluctuation pattern HP6 → the fluctuation pattern HP5 → the fluctuation pattern HP4 → the fluctuation pattern HP3 → the fluctuation pattern HP2 when the deviation occurs (the fluctuation pattern HP2 is most determined). Easy to do). Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the change pattern for the reach reach effect is determined in the reach change process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game, the expectation for the big hit is increased when the super reach effect is executed rather than only the normal reach effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of fluctuation cycles when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the higher the expectation for the big hit. Also, if the number of fluctuating cycles when the pseudo-continuous performance is executed is “5 times”, it can be recognized that it will be a big hit, and it will be recognized that a 16R big hit game advantageous to the player is given. It can be done. The expected degree of jackpot is calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of jackpot to the overall appearance rate that is the sum of the appearance rates in the case of losing the jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. Then, a variation pattern for normal production is selected and determined from a plurality of types. At this time, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern HP1 for the off-normal effect. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the deviation fluctuation process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and also variably displays the special symbol. The display contents of the special symbol display device 12 are controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol. The main control CPU 30a then issues an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (decoration stop display of the decorative symbol) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. And the display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when winning the big hit lottery (or the small hit lottery) will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a, after the opening effect is finished, in each round game (in the case of the small win game, at the first to eighth opening / closing times of the big winning opening 18). Control). That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of a round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18. Then, when the final round game (in the case of a small hit game, the eighth big winning opening 18 is opened), the main control CPU 30a sends an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Output to. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game or the small hit game when the ending effect ends. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a big hit game granting means.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the probability variation state is given to the probability variation flag after the 16R big hit game, the 8R big hit game, or the 8R shortened big hit game ends. To do. At the same time, the main control CPU 30 a sets “50 times” as the number of times of probability variation indicating the provision period of the probability variation state. When the probability variation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a reads the probability variation number of times every time when the execution of the symbol variation game is finished, and subtracts 1 and assigns the value after the subtraction to the probability variation. Set as number of times. Further, when the number of times of probability change after subtraction is “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (“0” in the present embodiment) indicating that the probability change state is not assigned to the probability change flag. On the other hand, when the number of times of probability change after subtraction is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a does not set a new value for the probability change flag.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the change state is given to the operation flag after the end of the 16R big hit game or the 8R big hit game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets “50 times” as the number of times of change application indicating the application period of the change state. The main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag when the operation flag is set to “1” after the 8R shortened big hit game is over. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a, after the end of the 8R shortened big hit game, when a value ("0" in the present embodiment) indicating that no change state is given to the operation flag is set. Sets “0” in the operation flag. In addition, when the operation flag is set to “1” after the 8R shortening big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a sets “50 times” as the number of times of giving / changing. When the operation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a reads out the number of times of giving the variable every time the execution of the symbol variation game is finished, and subtracts 1 to change the value after the subtraction. Set as short grant count. Further, when the number of times of giving / changing after subtraction is “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag. On the other hand, when the number of times of change provision after subtraction is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a does not set a new value for the operation flag.

  In addition, in the case of a small hit game, the main control CPU 30a continues the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery, so that the probability change flag, the probability change grant count, the operation flag, and the variable grant count at the time of the small hit lottery win All set values are maintained.

Next, the ordinary game process will be described.
First, in the normal game process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 19 and a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW2 that has detected the game ball has been input. . When the determination result of execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal game process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a normal game or a game per normal game. When it is determined that the game is in the ordinary game or the game is in the ordinary game, the main control CPU 30a ends the ordinary game process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not in the normal game and is not in the game per normal game, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number for determination per normal game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired universal figure determination random number matches the universal figure determination value. When the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal hit symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 to be confirmed and stopped, and ends the normal symbol game process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal off symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 13, and ends the normal symbol game process.

  When the usual game process is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 13 so that the usual figure is variably displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 13 to display the fixed symbol determined in the general symbol game process on the normal symbol display device 13 when the variation time of the general symbol game has elapsed. Note that the fluctuation time of the ordinary game in this embodiment is “0.1 (seconds)” when the variable state is assigned at the start of the universal game, and “7” when the variable state is not assigned. (Seconds) "is set. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game and the regular game can be executed simultaneously.

Next, a description will be given of the control related to a game per base map executed by the main control CPU 30a when a lottery per base map is won.
The main control CPU 30a opens the opening and closing blades 16 three times when the normal game is finished (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped) and the variable state is given, and each time The opening and closing blades 16 are controlled to be kept open until “1.8 (seconds)” has elapsed since the opening. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening and closing blade 16 once when the normal game is over (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped) and the variable state is not given, and opens the open / close blade 16 once. Then, the opening / closing blade 16 is controlled to be kept open until “0.2 (second)” elapses.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] when the symbol A is designated, that is, when the 16R big hit game is awarded. ] [888] determines the jackpot symbol combination. In addition, when the design B is designated, that is, when the 8R jackpot game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a wins the jackpot from [111] [222] [444] [555] [666] [888]. Determine the symbol combination.

  In addition, when the design C or the small hit symbol (design D) is designated, that is, when the 8R shortened big hit game or the small hit game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a [121] [232] [343] [343] [454] [565] [676] [787] [818] The symbol combination of the probability variation suggestion is determined. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation patterns HP2 to HP6 for outlier reach production are designated, the effect control CPU 31a designates outlier combinations including the reach symbol combinations (for example, [323] [676]. ], Etc.) are determined. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern HP1 for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach symbol combination (for example, [234] [566]. Etc.) is determined from the combinations of symbols that are out of the range.

The effect control CPU 31a executes the pseudo-continuous effect when the specified variation pattern is a variation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous effect.
When the fluctuation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous effects is designated, the effect control CPU 31a reads the change cycle execution count from the effect control RAM 31c every time the execution of the change cycle is performed, adds 1 and changes after the addition. The number of cycle executions is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a can identify the number of change cycles to be executed by referring to the value of the number of executions of the change cycle stored in the effect control RAM 31c. . In addition, when the execution of the symbol variation game is finished, the effect control CPU 31a resets (sets “0”) the number of executions of the variation cycle stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In addition, when the variation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous production is specified, the production control CPU 31a, other than the symbol combination other than the final combination other than the symbol combination displayed in the final variation cycle, according to the specified number of variation cycles. The combination of symbols to be temporarily stopped is determined for each fluctuation cycle. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines an out-of-order symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol combination as an out-of-sequence symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variation cycle other than the last time.

  In addition, in the variation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the execution start time and the execution end time of each variable cycle are determined in advance, and the effect control CPU 31a displays the decorative symbols in each column at the start of the variable cycle execution. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be displayed in a variable manner. In addition, when the executed variation cycle is a variation cycle other than the final one, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect so that the previously determined symbol combination is temporarily stopped at the end of the execution of the variation cycle. The display content of the device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the executed fluctuation cycle is the last fluctuation cycle, the presentation control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the previously determined symbol combination to be displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the execution of the fluctuation cycle. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect that suggests the possibility of the symbol variation game being a big hit is executed a plurality of times in one symbol variation game. Moreover, in this embodiment, the expectation to the big hit is varied depending on the contents of the effect of the notice effect to be executed. Note that the content of the notice effect in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment includes “blue effect content”, “red effect content”, “vertical stripe effect content”, and “horizontal stripe effect content”. Also, in the present embodiment, the content of the effect of the notice effect is determined so that the expectation for the big hit increases in the order of “blue effect content” → “red effect content” → “vertical stripe effect content” → “horizontal stripe effect content”. A rate (selection rate) is established.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the vertical stripe effect content notice effect can be executed for each designated special symbol type and the upper limit number of times that the horizontal stripe effect content notice effect can be executed. (The number of executions) is determined in advance. In this embodiment, when design A is designated, that is, when a 16R jackpot game is awarded, the content of the effect of the notice effect is determined so that the effect of the notice of the vertical stripe effect can be executed three times or more. It has become. In addition, when design A is designated, the effect content of the notice effect is determined so that the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content can be executed one or more times. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, when design A is specified, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect can be executed three times or more, and the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect is executed once or more. It is decided that it is possible. In the present embodiment, “3 times or more” is determined as the number of times that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed when the pattern A is designated. Further, when the symbol B is designated, that is, when the 8R jackpot game is awarded, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed up to twice, and the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content cannot be executed. It has been decided. That is, in the present embodiment, “2 times” is determined as the number of times that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed when design B is designated.

  Further, when the symbol C is designated, that is, when the 8R shortened big hit game is awarded, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect can be executed once and the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect cannot be executed. Is decided. In other words, in the present embodiment, “one time” is determined as the number of times that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed when the symbol C is designated. Further, in the present embodiment, when design D (small hit design) is designated, that is, when it is a small hit, the effect of the notice effect is performed so that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content and the horizontal stripe effect content is never executed. The content is decided. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, when design D is designated, it is determined that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content and the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content are not executable. In the present embodiment, “0 times” is determined as the number of times that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed when the symbol D is designated. In addition, when an out-of-order symbol is designated, that is, when it is out of line, it is determined that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed once and the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is not executable. . That is, in the present embodiment, “one time” is determined as the number of times that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed when the off-line symbol is designated.

  Also, in this embodiment, the notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit is “every change cycle (when the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed and in the last change cycle, before the reach effect)”, “reach symbol combination Is temporarily stopped ”,“ when developing from normal reach production to super reach production ”and“ just before the end of super reach production ”. Note that “immediately before the end of the super reach effect” in the present embodiment is the timing immediately before the middle row of decorative symbols (the effect of the design variation game) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the super reach effect. Hereinafter, “every fluctuation cycle (when the simulated continuous effect is not executed and before the reach effect in the last change cycle)” is indicated as “first execution period” and “when the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed” Is denoted as “second execution period”. Further, “at the time of development from normal reach production to super reach production” is indicated as “third execution period”, and “immediately before the end of super reach production” is indicated as “fourth execution period”. Moreover, in this embodiment, the production mode of the notice effect is varied depending on the execution period (time point).

  Then, when the variation pattern and the special symbol are designated, the effect control CPU 31a performs the preliminary announcement effect to be executed in each execution period until the last execution period of the symbol variation game based on the designated variation pattern and special symbol. The effect contents are determined in order from the first execution period close to the start of the symbol variation game to the execution period close to the end of the symbol variation game. For example, when the variation pattern including the super reach effect is included in the effect content, the effect control CPU 31a has the execution period close to the end of the symbol variable game as the fourth execution period, and the effect of the notice effect in the first execution period. After determining the content, the content of the notice effect in the second execution period is determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a that has determined the effect content of the notice effect in the second execution period determines the effect content of the notice effect in the fourth execution period after determining the effect content of the notice effect in the third execution period. Hereinafter, the control related to the determination of the notice effect in each execution period and the contents of the notice effect in each execution period will be described.

First, the notice effect produced in the first execution period will be described.
When the notice effect is executed in the first execution period, the dressed character is displayed on the image display unit GH. Then, when the notice effect is executed with the blue effect content in the first execution period, the character wearing the blue clothes is displayed on the image display unit GH. In addition, when the notice effect is executed with the red effect content in the first execution period, the character wearing the red clothes is displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the content of the vertical stripe effect in the first execution period, the character wearing the clothes with the vertical stripe pattern is displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the horizontal stripe effect content in the first execution period, the character wearing the horizontal stripe pattern is displayed on the image display unit GH.

Here, a description will be given of the control related to the determination of the contents of the effect of the notice effect executed in the first execution period.
When the variation patterns HP1 to HP3, HP7, HP8, and HP13 that do not execute the pseudo-continuous performance are designated, the effect control CPU 31a performs the first execution period effect content determination table YT11 shown in FIG. Referring to, the content of the effect of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period is determined. In the first execution period effect content determination table YT11, the selection rate for each effect content of the notice effect in the first execution period is determined according to the specified variation pattern and special symbol type. Specifically, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT11, when the variation pattern HP1 for the outlier normal effect or the variation pattern HP2 for the outlier reach effect including only the normal reach effect in the effect content is designated, the vertical stripe effect content And the selection rate is determined so that it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content in the first execution period. Further, in the first execution period effect content determination table, when the variation pattern HP3 for the outreach reach effect including the super reach effect is included in the effect content, the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is executed in the first execution period. The selectivity is determined so that is not determined.

  Further, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT11, even when the big hit effect variation patterns HP7 and HP8 are designated, when the symbol A is designated, the first effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is executed. The selectivity is determined so that it can be decided to execute in the period. On the other hand, when symbol B is designated, the selection rate is determined so that it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content in the first execution period. Further, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT11, when the variation pattern HP13 for the probable change suggestion effect is designated, it is determined not to execute the notice effect for the horizontal stripe effect content in the first execution period. Selectivity is defined. Further, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT11, even when the variation pattern HP13 for the probable change suggestion effect is specified, when the symbol C is specified, the notice effect for the vertical stripe effect content is displayed in the first execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it can be determined that the process is to be executed. On the other hand, when the symbol D is designated, the selection rate is determined so that it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content in the first execution period.

  In the first execution period effect content determination table YT11, when a variation pattern for an outlier effect is specified, the notice effect for the blue effect content is executed in the first execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with higher probability than executing the notice effect. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated, the notice effect for the red effect content is executed in the first execution period higher than the notice effect for the blue effect content. The selectivity is determined to be determined by the probability.

  The effect control CPU 31a refers to the first execution period effect content determination table YT11 and determines the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period, and the effect of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period. The first execution period information whose contents can be specified is stored in the effect control RAM 31c until the symbol variation game is finished.

  When the CPU 31a for effect control refers to the first execution period effect content determination table YT11 and decides to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content in the first execution period, the vertical stripe effect content in the symbol variation game to be executed. “1” is added to the number of vertical stripe executions indicating the number of times determined to execute the previous notice effect and stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Further, when the variation patterns HP4 to HP6, HP9 to HP12, HP14, and HP15 for executing the pseudo-continuous performance are designated, the effect control CPU 31a performs the first execution period effect shown in FIG. 7 based on the variation pattern. With reference to content determination table YT12, the content of the effect of the notice effect performed in the 1st execution period of each fluctuation cycle is determined. The effect control CPU 31a refers to the first execution period effect content determination table YT12 to determine the effect pattern in which the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period of each variable cycle is determined. The contents of the effect of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period of each fluctuation cycle are determined. Hereinafter, the effect pattern in this embodiment is demonstrated based on FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are 20 effect patterns classified into effect patterns EP1 to EP20, and these effect patterns are stored in the effect control ROM 31b. Also, in the production pattern, the big hit expectation level suggested by the content of the announcement effect executed in the next fluctuation cycle is greater than the big hit expectation level suggested by the content of the notice production executed in the current fluctuation cycle. In order to suggest the degree of big hit expectation, the contents of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period of each variable cycle are determined. In other words, in the production pattern, the production content of the announcement effect to be executed in the last fluctuation cycle suggests a big hit expectation level higher than the big hit expectation level suggested by the production content of the announcement effect to be executed in the fluctuation cycle other than the last round. As described above, the contents of the effect of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period of each variable cycle are determined.

  The effect patterns EP1 to EP5 are effect patterns for two fluctuation cycles that can be determined when a fluctuation pattern for executing a pseudo-continuous effect with the number of fluctuation cycles of “twice” is designated. The production patterns EP6 to EP11 are production patterns for three fluctuation cycles that can be determined when a fluctuation pattern for executing a pseudo-continuous production with the number of fluctuation cycles of “3 times” is designated. The effect patterns EP12 to EP17 are effect patterns for four variation cycles that can be determined when a variation pattern that executes a pseudo-continuous effect with the number of variation cycles of “4 times” is designated. Further, the effect patterns EP18 to EP20 are effect patterns for five fluctuation cycles that can be determined when a fluctuation pattern for executing a pseudo-continuous effect with the number of fluctuation cycles of “5 times” is designated.

  The effect patterns EP1, EP6, and EP12 are effect patterns that are determined to execute the notice effect of “blue effect content” in the first execution period in the last fluctuation cycle. In the present embodiment, there is no production content other than the blue production content that suggests a jackpot expectation level less than or equal to the big jackpot expectation level suggested by the announcement effect of the blue production content. Therefore, the effect patterns EP1, EP6, and EP12 are effect patterns that are determined to execute the notice effect of the blue effect content in the first execution period in all the fluctuation cycles.

  The effect patterns EP2, EP7, and EP13 are effect patterns that are determined to execute the notice effect of “red effect content” in the first execution period in the last fluctuation cycle. The production patterns EP2, EP7, and EP13 include a plurality of types having different combinations of the production contents (blue production content and red production content) of the notice production to be executed in the first execution period in the variable cycle other than the last time. For example, in the production pattern EP7, there is a type in which it is determined that the notice production of the blue production content is executed in the first execution period of the first and second fluctuation cycles. In addition, in the effect pattern EP7, the notice effect of the blue effect is executed in the first execution period of the first fluctuation cycle, and the notice effect of the red effect is given in the first execution period of the second change cycle. There are types that are defined to be executed. In addition, the production pattern EP7 has a type in which the announcement production of the red production content is determined to be executed in the first execution period of the first and second fluctuation cycles. In other words, the effect pattern EP7 has three types of effect contents of the notice effect that is executed in the first execution period in the variable cycle other than the last time.

  In addition, the production patterns EP3, EP8, and EP14 are determined to execute the notice production of “vertical stripe production content” in the first execution period in the last fluctuation cycle, and the vertical stripe production in the fluctuation cycle other than the last time. This is an effect pattern that is determined not to execute the notice effect of the content. The production patterns EP3, EP8, and EP14 have a plurality of types with different combinations of the production contents (blue production content and red production content) of the notice production to be executed in the first execution period in the variable cycle other than the last time.

  In addition, the production patterns EP4, EP9, EP15, and EP18 are productions that are determined to execute the notice effect of “vertical stripe production content” in the first execution period in the last cycle and the fluctuation cycle one time before the last round. It is a pattern. That is, the effect patterns EP4, EP9, EP15, and EP18 are effect patterns that execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect contents in the first execution period in two change cycles among a plurality of change cycles. For this reason, the determination of the effect patterns EP4, EP9, EP15, and EP18 means that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect contents is executed twice. The production patterns EP9, EP15, EP18 are the production contents of the notice production (blue production content and red production content) that are executed in the first execution period in the fluctuation cycle other than the last cycle and the fluctuation cycle one time before the last round. ) There are multiple types with different combinations.

  In addition, the production patterns EP10, EP16, and EP19 cause the notice production of “vertical stripe production content” to be executed in the first execution period in the variation cycle that is one time before the last time and two times before the last time. This is a defined production pattern. That is, the effect patterns EP10, EP16, and EP19 are effect patterns that cause the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect to be executed in the first execution period in three change cycles among a plurality of change cycles. For this reason, determining the effect patterns EP10, EP16, EP19 means that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content is to be executed three times. The effect patterns EP16 and EP19 are the contents of the effect of the notice effect (blue) that is executed in the first execution period in the variation cycle other than the last cycle and the variation cycle that is one time before the last time and two times before the last time. There are a plurality of types having different combinations of effect content and red effect content.

  Further, the effect patterns EP5, EP11, EP17, and EP20 are effect patterns that are determined to execute the notice effect of “horizontal stripe effect content” in the first execution period in the last fluctuation cycle. The production patterns EP5, EP11, EP17, and EP20 have a plurality of types in which the combination of the production contents (blue production content and red production content) of the notice production to be executed in the first execution period in the variable cycle other than the last round is different. .

Hereinafter, control related to the determination of the effect pattern (determination of the effect contents of the notice effect in the first execution period in each variation cycle) will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a refers to the first execution period effect content determination table YT12 shown in FIG. 7 when the change patterns HP4, HP9, and HP14 for executing the pseudo-continuous effect whose number of change cycles is “twice” are designated. Then, the type of effect pattern classified into any one of the effect patterns EP1 to EP5 is determined. In addition, when the variation patterns HP5, HP10, and HP15 for executing the pseudo-continuous effect with the number of variation cycles of “3” are designated, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the first execution period effect content determination table YT12. The effect pattern of a type classified into any one of the effect patterns EP6 to EP11 is determined. In addition, when the variation patterns HP6 and HP11 for executing the pseudo-continuous production with the number of fluctuation cycles of “4 times” are designated, the production control CPU 31a refers to the first execution period production content determination table YT12 and produces the production. An effect pattern of a type classified into any one of the patterns EP12 to EP17 is determined. In addition, when the variation pattern HP12 for executing the pseudo-continuous production with the number of fluctuation cycles of “5” is designated, the production control CPU 31a refers to the first execution period production content determination table YT12 and produces the production pattern EP18. The effect pattern of the type classified into any one of -EP20 is determined.

  In the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, when a missing symbol, symbol B, symbol C, or symbol D is designated, the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is executed in the first execution period in the last variation cycle. The selection rate is determined so that the production pattern for which is determined is not determined. In addition, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, when a missing symbol, symbol B, symbol C, or symbol D is specified, in the first execution period in three variation cycles among a plurality of variation cycles. The selection rate is determined so that the effect pattern determined to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content is not determined. That is, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, when a missing symbol, symbol B, symbol C, or symbol D is designated, the notice effect for the vertical stripe effect content is not executed three times in a plurality of first periods. The selection rate for determining the production pattern is defined.

  In addition, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, when the off symbol, the symbol C, or the symbol D is designated, the vertical stripe effect content in the first execution period in two variation cycles among the plurality of variation cycles. The selection rate is determined so that an effect pattern determined to execute the notice effect is not determined. In other words, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, when an outlier symbol, symbol C, or symbol D is designated, the effect pattern so that the notice effect for the vertical stripe effect content is not executed twice in the first period of the plurality of times. The selection rate to determine the is determined. Further, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, when the symbol D is designated, the vertical stripe effect content only in the first execution period in the last variation cycle (in the first execution period in one variation cycle). The selection rate is determined so that an effect pattern determined to execute the notice effect is not determined. That is, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, when the symbol D is designated, the selection rate for determining the effect pattern is determined so that the notice effect for the vertical stripe effect content is not executed in the first period of a plurality of times. ing.

  Further, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, when the variation pattern for the outreach reach effect is specified, the first change cycle in the last change cycle is compared with the case where the change pattern for the big hit effect is specified. The selection rate is determined so that an effect pattern determined to execute the notice effect of the blue effect content during the execution period can be easily determined. Further, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, when the variation pattern for the outreach reach effect is specified, the first change cycle in the last change cycle is compared with the case where the change pattern for the big hit effect is specified. The selection rate is determined so that it is difficult to determine the effect pattern that is determined to execute the notice effect of the red effect content during the execution period.

  Further, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, although not shown, among the effect patterns of the type classified into the same effect pattern, in the case of a big hit, in the fluctuation cycle other than the last time, compared to the case of a loss. The selection rate is determined so that a type of effect pattern with a large number of executions of the notice effect of the red effect content is easily determined in the first execution period. Also, in the first execution period effect content determination table YT12, among the types of effect patterns classified into the same pattern, when the symbol C is designated, the symbol other than the last time is compared with the symbol D when it is designated. The selection rate is determined so that it is easy to determine an effect pattern of a type in which the notice effect of the red effect content is executed in the first execution period in the variable cycle.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a that has determined the content of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period in each variable cycle uses the effect content (the determined effect pattern) of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period. The identifiable information is stored as first execution period information in the effect control RAM 31c until the symbol variation game ends.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the first execution period effect content determination table YT12 and executes the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content in the first execution period in one change cycle among the plurality of change cycles. If the determined effect pattern is determined, “1” is added to the number of vertical stripe executions and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the first execution period effect content determination table YT12 and causes the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect to be executed in the first execution period in two change cycles among the plurality of change cycles. When the determined effect pattern is determined, “2” is added to the number of vertical stripe executions and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the first execution period effect content determination table YT12 and causes the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect to be executed in the first execution period in the three change cycles among the plurality of change cycles. When the effect pattern is determined to be “3”, “3” is added to the number of vertical stripe executions and stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

Next, the notice effect produced in the second execution period will be described.
When the notice effect is executed in the second execution period, the characters “reach” are displayed on the image display unit GH. Then, when the notice effect is executed with the blue effect content in the second execution period, the letters “reach” are decorated in blue and displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the red effect content in the second execution period, the character “reach” is decorated in red and displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the content of the vertical stripe effect in the second execution period, the characters “reach” are decorated in the vertical stripe pattern and displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the horizontal stripe effect contents in the second execution period, the characters “reach” are decorated in a horizontal stripe pattern and displayed on the image display unit GH.

Here, a description will be given of the control related to the determination of the contents of the effect of the notice effect performed in the second execution period.
When the variation patterns HP2 to HP15 including the reach effect in the effect content are designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the second execution period. Specifically, when the variation patterns HP2 to HP15 are designated, the production control CPU 31a determines the content of the production of the notice production in the first execution period, and then the number of executions of the vertical stripes stored in the production control RAM 31c is determined in advance. It is determined whether or not the predetermined number of executions has been reached. Specifically, when design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of vertical stripe executions is “2”. In addition, when the off symbol or symbol C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the vertical stripe execution count is “1”. In the present embodiment, when the design A and the design D are designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not compare and determine the vertical stripe execution count and the executable count. In addition, the number of vertical stripe executions stored in the effect control RAM 31c at this time indicates the number determined to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect contents in the first execution period.

  And when the frequency | count of vertical stripe execution has not reached the frequency | count of executable, or when the symbol A or the symbol D is designated, CPU31a for effect control will perform 2nd execution period effect content determination table YT21 shown to Fig.9 (a). Referring to, the contents of the effect of the notice effect performed in the second execution period are determined. In the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, the selection rate for each effect content of the notice effect in the second execution period is determined according to the specified variation pattern and special symbol type. Specifically, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, when the variation pattern HP2 including only the normal reach effect in the effect content is designated, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content and the horizontal stripe effect content is displayed in the second execution period. The selectivity is determined so that execution is not determined. Further, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, when the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 for the outreach reach effect including the super reach effect are included in the effect content, the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is displayed in the second execution period. The selectivity is determined so that execution is not determined.

  Further, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, when the variation patterns HP7 to HP12 for the big hit effect are designated, and when the pattern A is designated, the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is displayed in the second execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it can be determined that the process is to be executed. On the other hand, when the symbol B is designated, the selection rate is determined so that it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content in the second execution period. Further, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, when the variation patterns HP13 to HP15 for the probability change suggestion effect are designated, it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content in the second execution period. The selectivity is determined as follows. Further, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, even when the variation patterns HP13 to HP15 for the probability change suggestion effect are specified, when the symbol C is specified, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content is the second. The selectivity is determined so that execution can be determined in the execution period. On the other hand, when the symbol D is designated, the selection rate is determined so that it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content in the second execution period.

  Further, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, it is easier to determine the effect content of either the vertical stripe effect content or the horizontal stripe effect content rather than referring to the first execution period effect content determination table YT11. For example, when design A is designated, when referring to the first execution period effect content determination table YT11, while the vertical stripe effect content or the horizontal stripe effect content is determined with a probability of 25% (19% + 6%), When referring to the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, the vertical stripe effect content is determined with a probability of 30% (23% + 7%). As described above, in the present embodiment, the second execution period is more likely to be executed in the second execution period than the first execution period when the notice effect of the effect content of either the vertical stripe effect content or the horizontal stripe effect content is executed. ing.

  In the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is specified, the announcement effect of the blue effect content is executed in the second execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than the execution of the notice effect. On the other hand, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is specified, the advance notice effect of the red effect content is executed in the second execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than the execution of the effect.

  If the CPU 31a for effect control refers to the second execution period effect content determination table YT21 and decides to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content in the second execution period, it reads the vertical stripe execution count and adds 1 to it. The value after addition is stored again in the effect control RAM 31c as the number of vertical stripe executions.

  On the other hand, when the vertical stripe execution count reaches the executable count in the above determination, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the second execution period effect content determination table YT22 shown in FIG. The content of the notice effect to be executed is determined. In the second execution period effect content determination table YT22, the selection rate for each effect content of the notice effect in the second execution period is determined according to the specified variation pattern and special symbol type. Specifically, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT22, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content and the horizontal stripe effect content is executed in the second execution period regardless of the designated variation pattern and special symbol type. The selectivity is determined so that is not determined. In addition, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT22, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the notification effect of the blue effect content is executed in the second execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than execution of the performance. On the other hand, in the second execution period effect content determination table YT22, when the variation pattern for the jackpot effect and the variation pattern for the probability change suggestion effect are designated, the notice effect for the red effect content is executed in the second execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than executing the notice effect of the blue effect content.

  The effect control CPU 31a refers to the second execution period effect content determination tables YT21 and YT22, determines the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the second execution period, and executes it in the second execution period. The second execution period information that can specify the contents of the effect of the notice effect is stored in the effect control RAM 31c until the symbol variation game ends.

Next, the notice effect performed in the third execution period will be described.
In the case where the notice effect is executed in the third execution period, the characters “Super Reach Effect Name (for example,“ OO Reach ”) indicating that it has developed from the normal reach effect are displayed on the image display unit GH. Then, when the notice effect is executed with the blue effect contents in the third execution period, the characters “name of the super reach effect” are decorated in blue and displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the red effect content in the third execution period, the characters “name of the super reach effect” are decorated in red and displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the vertical stripe effect contents in the third execution period, the characters of “name of the super reach effect” are decorated with the vertical stripe pattern and displayed on the image display unit GH. . Further, when the notice effect is executed with the horizontal stripe effect contents in the third execution period, the characters of “name of the super reach effect” are decorated in the horizontal stripe pattern and displayed on the image display unit GH. .

Here, the control related to the determination of the content of the effect of the notice effect executed in the third execution period will be described.
When the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP15 including the super reach effect are included in the effect content, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the third execution period. Specifically, when the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP15 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of the notice effect in the first execution period and the second execution period, and then the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the vertical stripe execution count stored in (1) has reached a predetermined executable count. Specifically, when design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of vertical stripe executions is “2”. In addition, when the off symbol or symbol C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the vertical stripe execution count is “1”. In this embodiment, as described above, the effect control CPU 31a does not compare and determine the number of executions of the vertical stripes and the number of executable times when the symbol A and the symbol D are designated. The number of vertical stripe executions stored in the effect control RAM 31c at this time indicates the number determined to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect contents in the first execution period and the second execution period.

  And when the frequency | count of vertical stripe execution has not reached the frequency | count of executable, or when the symbol A or the symbol D is designated, CPU31a for effect control is the 3rd execution period effect content determination table YT31 shown to Fig.10 (a). Referring to, the production contents of the notice effect to be executed in the third execution period are determined. In the third execution period effect content determination table YT31, the selection rate for each effect content of the notice effect in the third execution period is determined according to the specified variation pattern and special symbol type. Specifically, in the third execution period effect content determination table YT31, when the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 for the outlier reach effect are specified, it is determined that the notice effect for the horizontal stripe effect content is executed in the third execution period. The selectivity is determined so that it will not be.

  Further, in the third execution period effect content determination table YT31, when the variation patterns HP8 to HP12 for the jackpot effect are designated, and when the symbol A is designated, the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is provided in the third execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it can be determined that the process is to be executed. On the other hand, when the symbol B is designated, the selection rate is determined so that it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content in the third execution period. Further, in the third execution period effect content determination table YT31, when the variation patterns HP13 to HP15 for the probability change suggestion effect are specified, it is determined that the notice effect for the horizontal stripe effect content is not executed in the third execution period. Selectivity is defined. Further, in the third execution period effect content determination table YT31, even when the variation patterns HP13 to HP15 for the probability change suggestion effect are specified, when the symbol C is specified, the notice effect for the vertical stripe effect content is the third. The selectivity is determined so that execution can be determined in the execution period. On the other hand, when the symbol D is designated, the selection rate is determined so that it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content in the third execution period. Also, in the third execution period effect content determination table YT31, it is easier to determine the effect content of either the vertical stripe effect content or the horizontal stripe effect content rather than referring to the second execution period effect content determination table YT21. For example, when design A is designated, when referring to the second execution period effect content determination table YT21, while the vertical stripe effect content or the horizontal stripe effect content is determined with a probability of 30% (23% + 7%), When referring to the third execution period effect content determination table YT31, the vertical stripe effect content or the horizontal stripe effect content is determined with a probability of 35% (26% + 9%). As described above, in the present embodiment, the expectation that the notice effect of any effect content of the vertical stripe effect content and the horizontal stripe effect content is executed is higher in the third execution period than in the second execution period. ing.

  In the third execution period effect content determination table YT31, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the notice effect of the blue effect content is executed in the third execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than the execution of the effect. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated, the notice effect for the red effect content is executed in the third execution period, which is higher than the notice effect for the blue effect content. The selectivity is determined to be determined by the probability.

  If the CPU 31a for effect control refers to the third execution period effect content determination table YT31 and decides to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content in the third execution period, it reads out the number of vertical stripe executions and adds 1 to it. The value after addition is stored again in the effect control RAM 31c as the number of vertical stripe executions.

  On the other hand, if the vertical stripe execution count reaches the executable count in the above determination, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the third execution period effect content determination table YT32 shown in FIG. The content of the notice effect to be executed is determined. In the third execution period effect content determination table YT32, the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the third execution period is determined according to the specified variation pattern and special symbol type. Specifically, in the third execution period effect content determination table YT32, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content and the horizontal stripe effect content is executed in the third execution period regardless of the designated variation pattern and special symbol type. The selectivity is determined so that is not determined. In addition, in the third execution period effect content determination table YT32, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is specified, the notice effect of the blue effect content is executed in the third execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than the execution of the effect. On the other hand, in the third execution period effect content determination table YT32, when the variation pattern for the jackpot effect and the variation pattern for the probability change suggestion effect are specified, the notice effect for the red effect content is executed in the third execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than executing the notice effect of the blue effect content.

  The effect control CPU 31a refers to the third execution period effect content determination tables YT31 and YT32 and determines the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the third execution period, and executes it in the third execution period. The third execution period information that can specify the content of the effect of the notice effect is stored in the effect control RAM 31c until the symbol variation game ends.

Next, the notice effect performed in the fourth execution period will be described.
When the notice effect is executed in the fourth execution period, the image of the character is displayed on the image display unit GH. Then, when the notice effect is executed with the blue effect content in the fourth execution period, the image of the character whose background image is decorated in blue is displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the red effect content in the fourth execution period, the image of the character whose background image is decorated in red is displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the vertical stripe effect content in the fourth execution period, the image of the character whose background image is decorated in the vertical stripe pattern is displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when the notice effect is executed with the horizontal stripe effect content in the fourth execution period, the image of the character whose background image is decorated in the horizontal stripe pattern is displayed on the image display unit GH.

Here, a description will be given of the control related to the determination of the content of the notice effect that is executed in the fourth execution period.
When the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP15 including the super reach effect in the effect content are designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the fourth execution period. Specifically, when the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 and HP8 to HP15 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of the notice effect in the first execution period to the third execution period, and then the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the vertical stripe execution count stored in (1) has reached a predetermined executable count. Specifically, when design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of vertical stripe executions is “2”. In addition, when the off symbol or symbol C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the vertical stripe execution count is “1”. In this embodiment, as described above, the effect control CPU 31a does not compare and determine the number of executions of the vertical stripes and the number of executable times when the symbol A and the symbol D are designated. Further, the number of vertical stripe executions stored in the effect control RAM 31c at this time indicates the number determined to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect contents in the first execution period to the third execution period.

  And when the frequency | count of vertical stripe execution has not reached the frequency | count of executable, or when the symbol A or the symbol D is designated, CPU31a for effect control is 4th execution period effect content determination table YT41 shown to Fig.11 (a). Referring to, the production content of the notice effect to be executed in the fourth execution period is determined. In the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41, the selection rate for each effect content of the notice effect in the fourth execution period is determined according to the specified variation pattern and special symbol type. Specifically, in the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41, when the variation patterns HP3 to HP6 for the outlier reach effect are specified, it is determined that the notice effect for the horizontal stripe effect content is executed in the fourth execution period. The selectivity is determined so that it will not be.

  Further, in the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41, when the variation patterns HP7 to HP12 for the big hit effect are designated, and when the symbol A is designated, the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is displayed in the fourth execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it can be determined that the process is to be executed. On the other hand, when the symbol B is designated, the selection rate is determined so that it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content in the fourth execution period. Further, in the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41, when the variation patterns HP13 to HP15 for the probability change suggestion effect are designated, it is determined that the notice effect for the horizontal stripe effect content is not executed in the fourth execution period. Selectivity is defined. Further, in the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41, even when the variation patterns HP13 to HP15 for the probability change suggestion effect are specified, when the symbol C is specified, the notice effect for the vertical stripe effect content is the fourth. The selectivity is determined so that execution can be determined in the execution period. On the other hand, when the symbol D is designated, the selection rate is determined so that it is not determined to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content in the fourth execution period. In addition, in the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41, any effect content of the vertical stripe effect content and the horizontal stripe effect content is more easily determined than referring to the third execution period effect content determination table YT31. For example, when design A is specified, when referring to the third execution period effect content determination table YT31, while the vertical stripe effect content or the horizontal stripe effect content is determined with a probability of 35% (26% + 9%), When referring to the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41, the vertical stripe effect content or the horizontal stripe effect content is determined with a probability of 40% (29% + 11%). As described above, in the present embodiment, the expectation that the notice effect of the effect content of either the vertical stripe effect content or the horizontal stripe effect content is executed is higher in the fourth execution period than in the third execution period. ing.

  In the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the notice effect of the blue effect content is executed in the fourth execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than the execution of the effect. On the other hand, in the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated, the announcement effect of the red effect content is executed in the fourth execution period. The selection rate is determined so as to be determined with a higher probability than executing the notice effect.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control refers to the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT41 and determines to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content in the fourth execution period, it reads out the number of vertical stripe executions and adds 1 to it. The value after addition is stored again in the effect control RAM 31c as the number of vertical stripe executions.

  On the other hand, if the vertical stripe execution count reaches the executable count in the above determination (the determination result is affirmative), the effect control CPU 31a refers to the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT42 shown in FIG. The content of the effect of the notice effect to be executed in the fourth execution period is determined. In the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT42, the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the fourth execution period is determined according to the specified variation pattern and special symbol type. Specifically, in the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT42, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content and the horizontal stripe effect content is executed in the fourth execution period regardless of the specified variation pattern and special symbol type. The selectivity is determined so that is not determined. In addition, in the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT42, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is specified, the notice effect of the blue effect content is executed in the fourth execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than the execution of the effect. On the other hand, in the fourth execution period effect content determination table YT42, when the variation pattern for the jackpot effect and the variation pattern for the probability change suggestion effect are specified, the notice effect for the red effect content is executed in the fourth execution period. The selection rate is determined so that it is determined with a higher probability than executing the notice effect of the blue effect content.

  The effect control CPU 31a refers to the fourth execution period effect content determination tables YT41 and YT42, and when the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the fourth execution period is determined, the effect control CPU 31a executes in the fourth execution period. The fourth execution period information that can specify the content of the effect of the notice effect is stored in the effect control RAM 31c until the symbol variation game ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that determines the effect content of the notice effect in the first execution period to the fourth execution period functions as the effect content determination unit. In the present embodiment, “vertical stripe effect content” and “horizontal stripe effect content” are “specific effect content”, while “blue effect content” and “red effect content” are “non-specific effect content”. In this embodiment, “vertical stripe effect content” is “first specific effect content”, and “horizontal stripe effect content” is “second specific effect content”. In the present embodiment, “blue effect content” is “first non-specific effect content”, and “red effect content” is “second non-specific effect content”.

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and determines the decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped and the effect content of the notice effect in each execution period, the symbol variation game of each column is displayed in a variable manner to start the symbol variation game. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the effect display device 11 causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and display the determined symbol combination of the decorative symbols.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 11 so as to execute the notice effect with the effect contents that can be specified from the first execution period information stored in the effect control RAM 31c in the first execution period during the symbol variation game. Control the content. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous effects is designated, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the number of executions of the change cycle stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and the first execution period is the number of change cycles. Specify whether it is the first execution period. Then, when the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the first execution period in the number of fluctuation cycles, it is specified from the first execution period information as the effect contents of the notice effect executed in the first execution period of the change cycle. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the notice effect with the effect content defined in the possible effect pattern.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 11 so as to execute the notice effect with the effect contents that can be specified from the second execution period information stored in the effect control RAM 31c in the second execution period in the symbol variation game. Control the content. Further, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 11 so as to execute the notice effect with the effect contents that can be specified from the third execution period information stored in the effect control RAM 31c in the third execution period during the symbol variation game. Control the content. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 11 so as to execute the notice effect with the effect contents identifiable from the fourth execution period information stored in the effect control RAM 31c in the fourth execution period in the symbol variation game. Control the content. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that controls the display content of the effect display device 11 and executes the notice effect functions as an effect control means.

Here, the effect aspect of the symbol variation game in the present embodiment will be described based on FIG. 12 and FIG.
The symbol variation game shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 is a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP10 for the big hit effect that executes the pseudo-continuous effect having the number of variation cycles of “3 times”, and the symbol variation game ends. It is assumed that 8R jackpot game is awarded (symbol B) later. In addition, “blue effect content” in the first execution period of the first variation cycle, “red effect content” in the first execution period of the second variation cycle, and first of the third (final) variation cycle. It is assumed that an effect pattern of a type determined to execute a notice effect of “vertical stripe effect content” in the execution period is determined. That is, it is assumed that an effect pattern of a type classified as effect pattern EP8 is determined. In the second execution period, it is assumed that the notice effect of “vertical stripe effect content” is determined to be executed.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game in which the 8R jackpot game is awarded after the symbol variation game ends, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect can be executed up to twice, but cannot be executed three or more times. Therefore, in the third execution period and the fourth execution period after the second execution period, the effect contents of the notice effect in each execution period are determined so as to execute the notice effect of the blue effect content or the red effect content. Incidentally, it is determined that the notice effect of “blue effect content” is determined to be executed in the third execution period, and the notice effect of “red effect content” is determined to be executed in the fourth execution period.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the symbol variation game is started and the first variation cycle is started, the notice effect of “blue effect content” is executed in the first execution period of the first variation cycle. The Further, at the end of the first fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 12B, the out-of-order symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. When the first fluctuation cycle ends, the second fluctuation cycle starts, and the notice effect of “red effect content” is executed in the first execution period of the second fluctuation cycle as shown in FIG. Is done. At this time, the player increases the sense of expectation for the jackpot by executing the notice effect of the “red effect content” having a higher degree of expectation of the big hit than the “blue effect content”. Further, at the end of the second fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 12D, the out-of-order symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  When the second fluctuation cycle ends, the third (final) fluctuation cycle starts, and in the first execution period of the third fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. A notice effect is executed. Since the advance notice effect of the vertical stripe effect is executed, if the advance effect of the vertical stripe effect content is executed in the subsequent execution period, the big hit expectation is further increased (it can be recognized that it is a big hit). The degree of attention to the content of the notice effect produced during the execution period is increased. In addition, the player increases the sense of expectation for the jackpot by performing the notice effect with the “vertical stripe effect content” having a higher degree of expectation of the big hit than the “blue effect content” and the “red effect content”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed in the third fluctuation cycle, the notice effect of “vertical stripe effect content” is executed in the second execution period. It is possible to recognize that the 8R jackpot game or the 16R jackpot game is given by executing the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect in the second execution period. Then, the player pays attention to whether or not it is possible to recognize that a 16R jackpot game that is more advantageous than the 8R jackpot game is given in the subsequent execution period, and that the third vertical stripe effect is performed.

  Thereafter, the normal reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. Furthermore, when the normal reach effect is developed to the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 13C, the notice effect of “blue effect content” is executed in the third execution period. Further, in the fourth execution period immediately before the end of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 13D, the notice effect of “red effect content” is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), the big hit symbol combination is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. In addition, even if the jackpot symbol combination is displayed with a fixed stop, the type of jackpot game to be granted cannot be specified from the jackpot symbol combination displayed with a fixed stop and the execution mode of the notice effect executed in the symbol variation game, The possibility that a 16R jackpot game will be given can be expected.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The higher the number of expected big hits of a symbol variation game is (when the big hit), the larger number of times is determined as the number of executable times. Also, the content of the notice effect in each execution period is determined so that the number of times of executing the notice effect of the specific effect content (vertical stripe effect content or horizontal stripe effect content) during the symbol variation game does not exceed the number of executable times. It was to so. In other words, the notice effect of the specific effect content is not executed as many times as the number of executable times determined according to the big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation game. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unexpected increase in the expectation of the big hit, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

  (2) The notice effect of the specific effect content (the vertical stripe effect content and the horizontal stripe effect content) is more likely to be executed during the execution period close to the end of the symbol variation game (the fourth execution period when executing the super reach effect). I did it. As a result, even if the number of times that the notice effect of the specific effect is executed in the execution period from the start of the symbol variation game is small, if the symbol variation game is close to the end (as the symbol variation game progresses), the specific effect It can be expected that the number of times that the content announcement effect is executed increases.

  (3) The execution period is set before the start of the reach effect execution (first execution period) and after the start of the reach effect execution (second execution period to fourth execution period). Thereby, even if the notice effect performed before the reach effect is not the specific effect content (the vertical stripe effect content and the horizontal stripe effect content), the number of the notice effect that is executed after the reach effect is executed. It can be expected to increase. As a result, attention can be paid to the contents of the notice effect after the reach effect is executed.

  (4) When a lot of notice effects are executed for specific contents (vertical stripe effects and horizontal stripe effects), the player is given a good (advantageous) jackpot game when the player wins. You might expect to be. Therefore, when the second big hit game (for example, 16R big hit game) advantageous to the player is given, the first big hit game (for example, 8R big hit game) which is disadvantageous than the big hit game is given. In addition, a large number of times was determined as the number of executable times. As a result, when a lot of notice effects of special effects are executed and the first jackpot game, which is more disadvantageous than the second jackpot game, is given, the interest is reduced even though it is a big hit. Can be prevented.

  (5) The announcement content for each execution period is determined in order, and the production content of the announcement effect is determined based on the number of times that the special production content (vertical stripe production content) has been decided to be executed. Therefore, it is possible not to execute the notice effect of the specific effect content (vertical stripe effect content) that exceeds the number of executable times. In addition, it is possible to perform effects rich in variation without storing patterns related to a large amount of effects.

  (6) It was made possible to expect a big hit if the notice effect was executed with the specific effect content (vertical stripe effect content) rather than the notice effect being executed with the non-specific effect content (blue effect content or red effect content). . Even if the notice effect of the specific effect content is executed only once, it is possible to expect a big hit rather than executing the notice effect of the non-specific effect content without executing the notice effect of the specific effect content once. Therefore, when the notice effect is executed with the specific effect content, not only the number of times that the specific effect content is executed in the symbol variation game is increased, but also the notice effect is executed with the non-specific effect content. Can also increase the expectation of a big hit.

  (7) The non-specific effect contents include a plurality of kinds of effect contents having different jackpot expectations (blue effect contents and red effect contents). Therefore, even if the effect content of the executed notice effect is a non-specific effect content, whether or not the effect content is the first non-specific effect content (blue effect content) with a low degree of expectation of jackpot (or a jackpot expectation) Whether or not the second non-specific effect content (red effect content) is high can be noted.

  (8) The notice effect of the second specific effect content (horizontal stripe effect content) can be executed only in the symbol variation game that is a big hit. Thus, even if the first specific effect content (vertical stripe effect content) and the notice effect of the second specific effect content are not executed by the final execution period of the symbol variation game, 2. It can be expected that a notice effect with specific effect contents will be executed.

  (9) In the case of a big hit, it is made easier to determine a variation pattern in which the number of variation cycles when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed is larger than when it is lost. That is, in the symbol variation game that is a big hit, since the number of variation cycles tends to increase, the first execution period is set to a large number, and the number of notice effects that are executed before the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed is increased. Easy to be. As a result, even if the notice effect of non-specific effect contents (blue effect content and red effect content) is executed in the first execution period, the notice effect is executed until the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed. If the number of times is large, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be increased. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest for the fact that the notice effect of the specific effect content (vertical stripe effect content or horizontal stripe effect content) is not executed just because the notice effect of the non-specific effect content is executed.

  (10) When the big prize opening 18 opens and closes in the open mode of the small hit game (or 8R shortened big hit game), it is possible to conceal whether or not the probability change state has been given after the hit game has ended. . Therefore, if it is not possible to specify whether the small hit game or the 8R shortened big hit game is granted, that is, if it is not possible to specify whether the probability variation state is granted, the player is given a probability variation state. Even when it is not played, the game must be continued in the hope that a certain change state has been given. However, in the symbol variation game in which the small hit game is given after the symbol variation game is finished, the number of executions of the vertical stripe effect is 0, while in the symbol variation game in which the 8R shortening big hit game is awarded after the symbol variation game is finished. The number of executions of the vertical stripe production content is set to one. As a result, when the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect is executed even once in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game is finished, the big prize opening 18 is opened in the manner of opening the small hit game (or 8R shortened big hit game). In this case, it is possible to specify that the awarded game is an 8R shortened big game. As a result, the player can specify that the probability variation state has been given and continue the game.

  (11) The production patterns EP18 to EP20 are set so that it can be recognized that the reach symbol combination is a big hit before the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. Specifically, the effect pattern EP18 is set to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content twice so that it can be specified that it is a big hit. Further, the effect pattern EP19 is set to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect three times so that it can be specified that the 16R big hit game is given. Further, the effect pattern EP20 is set to execute the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect contents so that it can be specified that the 16R big hit game is given. Then, when a variation pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous effect for the number of times that can be recognized as a big hit (in this embodiment, five times) is specified, the big hit is displayed before the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped. The production pattern is determined from the production patterns EP18 to EP20 set so as to be recognized. As a result, in the symbol variation game that can be recognized as a big hit from the number of variation cycles when the pseudo-rendition effect is executed, the effect of the notice effect that is executed before the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. From the contents, it is possible to reliably identify that it will be a big hit. In addition, it is possible to pay more attention to the contents of the notice effect.

  (12) The content of the effect of the notice effect in each execution period is determined in order from the first execution period that is close to the execution start time of the symbol variation game. In this way, since the content of the effect of the notice effect is determined from the execution period close to the start time of the symbol variation game, when determining the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the execution period close to the end time of the symbol variation game, There are cases where the execution of the notice effect of the specific effect content (vertical stripe effect content) has already been determined as many times as possible. That is, there is a possibility that the notice effect of the specific effect content is executed by the execution period close to the start time of the symbol variation game. When the notice effect of the specific effect content is executed in the execution period close to the start time of the symbol variation game, the number of times that the notice effect of the specific effect content is executed is further increased. More attention can be given to the contents of the production.

  (13) The fourth execution period, which is the final execution period in the symbol variation game in which the super reach effect is executed, is the timing immediately before the end of the super reach effect (immediately before the end of the symbol variation game). Thereby, it is possible to focus attention on the effects displayed on the effect display device 11 (preliminary effects and contents of the effects) until just before the end of the symbol variation game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the number of executable times may not be changed due to the advantages and disadvantages of the big hit game. In other words, whether the 16R jackpot game is awarded or the 8R jackpot game is awarded, the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect may be executed up to three times. However, the feasible number of times when the 8R jackpot game (a big hit game which is more disadvantageous than other jackpot games) is awarded is less than the feasible number of times when the 16R jackpot game (an advantageous jackpot game) is awarded. Is desirable.

  In the above embodiment, when a small hit game is awarded, the same executable number as the possible number of times when an 8R shortened big hit game is awarded may be set. Thereby, it is possible to conceal whether the small hit game or the 8R shortened big hit game has been given (provisional state of the probable change state) also from the contents of the effect of the notice effect executed during the symbol variation game.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, even if it is an out-of-order symbol variation game, it may be constituted so that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed a plurality of times (for example, three times). However, it is preferable that the feasible number of times that the noticeable effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed in the out-of-order symbol variation game is smaller than the feasible number of times that the noticeable effect of the vertical stripe effect content can be executed in the jackpot symbol changing game.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the notice effect of a horizontal stripe effect content can be performed even if it is a deviant symbol variation game. That is, it is not necessary to be able to specify that a big hit will be made when the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect is executed. However, it is preferable that the feasible number of times that the noticeable effect of the horizontal stripe effect can be executed in the out-of-order symbol variation game is smaller than the feasible number of times that the noticeable effect of the horizontal stripe effect can be executed in the jackpot symbol changing game. In this case, each time the execution of the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is determined, the horizontal stripe determination number indicating the number of times the execution of the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect content is determined in the symbol variation game is stored, and the number of horizontal stripe determination times can be executed. The contents of the notice effect must be determined so as not to exceed the number of times.

  In the above embodiment, when the probability variation state is granted, the probability variation state may be imparted until the next big hit game is granted. At this time, the number of times until the next big hit game is granted (for example, 10,000 times) may be set as the probability variation grant number. In such a case, it is preferable to provide a jackpot game that does not give a probability change state (provides a non-probability change state) after the jackpot game ends. Then, a big hit game (probability big hit game) to which a probable change state is given after the big hit game is ended may be determined as a big hit game more advantageous than a big hit game (non-probability big hit game) to which a positive change state is not given after the big hit game is finished.

  In the above embodiment, a jackpot game that grants a variable state after the jackpot game ends and a jackpot game that does not give a variable state, and a jackpot game that is given a variable state may be determined as an advantageous jackpot game .

  In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the 16R big hit game, the same number (50 in the above embodiment) is set as the probability change grant count and the variable grant grant count, but the count may be different. For example, the number of times set as the number of times of change provision may be greater (or less) than the number of times set as the number of times of probability change assignment.

  In the above-described embodiment, until the decorative symbol is displayed in a single variation cycle until it is temporarily stopped (when the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed or in the last variation cycle, the reach from the start of the decorative symbol variation display is reached) The first execution period may be set a plurality of times until the symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. In this case, it is necessary to determine the content of the effect of the notice effect for each first execution period based on the number of vertical stripe executions so as not to exceed the executable number.

  -In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to comprise so that a small hit game can be provided. In this case, it is not necessary to perform the small hit lottery. In this case, the 8R shortened big hit game need not be provided.

  -In the above embodiment, when executing the pseudo-ream effect, it is configured to be able to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect contents a plurality of times until the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed, but the reach symbol combination is The number of vertical stripe effect contents and horizontal stripe effect contents that are executed until the display is once stopped may be limited to once. In other words, in the above-described embodiment, it is not necessary to configure so that the effect patterns classified into the effect patterns EP9, EP10, EP15, EP16, EP18, and EP19 can be determined. In this case, until the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped, it will not be possible to recognize that it will be a big hit from the number of times that the effect of the vertical stripe effect is executed, so the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. It is possible to pay more attention to the contents of the notice effect performed from the beginning.

  -In the said embodiment, although the content of the effect of the notice effect of each execution period was determined in order, the effect of the notice effect in the 1st execution period-the 4th execution period is formed by patterning them and determining the said pattern. The contents may be determined collectively. By doing in this way, control burden can be reduced rather than production control CPU31a determining the production content of the notice production for each execution period. In this case, for example, when executing the symbol variation game with the executable number of times set to “2”, the vertical stripe effect content is displayed in 0 to 2 execution periods among all the execution periods of the symbol variation game. The pattern that is determined to execute the notice effect must be determined. That is, even when the pattern is determined, the number of notice effects of the vertical stripe effect that is executed through the symbol variation game must not exceed the executable number.

  -In the above embodiment, in the production pattern set to execute the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect contents, in the variation cycle other than the final time of executing the notice effect of the horizontal stripe effect contents, the notice of the blue effect contents or the red effect contents Although the production is executed, a production pattern of a type for executing the vertical stripe production content and the horizontal stripe production content may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the contents of the effect of the notice effect may be determined in order from the execution period close to the end time of the symbol variation game. In other words, when the variation pattern including the super reach effect is included in the effect content, the effect control CPU 31a produces the notice effect in the order of the fourth execution period → the third execution period → the second execution period → the first execution period. The contents may be determined (the effect contents of the notice effect in the first execution period are determined last). In this case, when the value of the number of vertical stripe executions reaches the number of executable times, the blue effect content or the red effect content is executed in the first execution period so that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content is not executed any more. It must be determined as the production content of the notice production to be performed.

  In this way, when the effect content of the notice effect is determined from the execution period close to the end time of the symbol variation game, when determining the effect content of the notice effect in the execution period close to the start time of the symbol variation game, There are cases where execution of the vertical stripe effect content has already been determined as many times as possible, and execution of the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content cannot be determined. Therefore, even if the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect is not executed in the execution period close to the start time of the symbol change game after the start of the symbol change game, the vertical stripe effect content in the execution period close to the end time of the symbol change game It can be made to expect more that the notice effect of this is performed.

  -In the said embodiment, after determining the production content of the notice effect in a specific execution period (for example, 3rd execution period), you may change so that the production content of the notice effect in another execution period may be determined, respectively.

  -In the said embodiment, when determining the effect content of the notice effect in the 2nd execution period-the 4th execution period, when the design A and the design D are designated, it compares and determines the frequency | count of executable and the frequency of vertical stripes. However, it may be compared and determined. When design A is specified, when the number of executions of vertical stripes has reached the number of executable times (the number of executions of vertical stripes = 3 or more), the content of vertical stripes or content of horizontal stripes has a higher probability than when it has not been reached. The execution of the notice effect may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the content of the notice effect in the first execution period in each variable cycle is determined by determining the effect pattern, but the content of the notice effect in the first execution period of the variable cycle May be determined. However, the jackpot expectation suggested by the content of the effect of the notice effect executed in the first execution period in the last fluctuation cycle is the effect of the notice effect executed in the first execution period in the change cycle other than the last time. It is desirable that the content is higher than the expected level of jackpot. Therefore, it is desirable to determine the content of the effect of the notice effect in the first execution period in order from the last fluctuation cycle. At this time, the CPU 31a for effect control has a jackpot expectation degree equal to or less than the jackpot expectation degree suggested by the effect contents determined to be executed in the first execution period in the next change cycle of the change cycle that determines the effect contents of the current notice effect. The effect content to be suggested is determined as the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the first execution period in the variable cycle for determining the effect content of the current notice effect. It should be noted that the CPU 31a for effect control has a blue color when the number of executions of the vertical stripes has reached the executable number so that the number of notices of the vertical stripes executed in the symbol variation game does not exceed the executable number. It must be determined as the effect content of the notice effect that executes the effect content or the red effect content.

  -In the above embodiment, when determining the effect content of the notice effect from a plurality of effect contents including the content of the vertical stripe effect, the content of the vertical stripe effect is selected with a higher probability in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss Although it was made, it may be the same. That is, it is not necessary to change the probability that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect will be executed when it is out of the big hit.

  In the above embodiment, in the execution period close to the end time of the symbol variation game, it is easier to determine that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect is executed compared to the execution period near the start time of the symbol variation game. However, it is not necessary to change the probability that it is determined to execute the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content for each execution period. Further, the execution period close to the start time of the symbol variation game may be changed so that it is easier to determine that the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content is executed compared to the execution period close to the end time of the symbol variation game. .

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it determine the content of the effect of the notice effect in the said execution period with reference to the frequency | count of vertical stripe execution and the frequency | count of executable at the time of the execution period start in a symbol change game.

  In the above embodiment, the number of execution periods and the time point may be changed. For example, you may change so that all the execution periods may be set after the start of reach production execution. Moreover, you may change so that all the execution periods may be set before the start of reach production.

  -In the said embodiment, although the blue effect content and the red effect content were provided as non-specific effect content, for example, only a blue effect content may be sufficient. Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, the vertical stripe production content and the horizontal stripe production content are provided as the specific production content. However, for example, only the vertical stripe production content may be used.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it count the kind of execution period in which the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect content was performed as the frequency | count of vertical stripe execution. For example, even when the notice effect of the vertical stripe effect is executed in the first execution period in the two or more change cycles among the plurality of change cycles, the vertical stripe execution number is counted once. Also good.

  -In the said embodiment, it is good also as one fluctuation | variation cycle until the decorative design of a specific row is stopped and displayed once. For example, it is possible to make one fluctuation cycle from the time when the decorative symbols in all the rows are variably displayed until the decorative symbols in the left and right columns (specific columns) are temporarily displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of executable times is determined for each type of special symbol, but for example, the number of executable times may be determined for each type of variation pattern. In this case, the variation pattern for the offense effect including that the reach effect is not executed or that only the normal reach effect is executed is set as “0 times” as the executable number, while the super reach effect is produced. For the variation pattern included in the content, “1 time” may be set as the executable number. In addition, even if it is a big hit, “5 times” is set as the executable number for the fluctuation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous effect with the number of fluctuation cycles being “5”, while the number of fluctuation cycles is “2”. “1 time” may be set as the executable number of times for the variation pattern that executes the “pseudo” pseudo-continuous effect.

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(B) the effect contents determination means, in turn over the execution period close to the beginning of the symbol variation game from close execution period to the end point of the symbol variation game, you determine the effect contents of the announcement attraction.

(B) The specific effect content is determined only when the effect content determining means can determine the effect content of the notice effect regardless of whether or not the effect is a big hit, and the effect content is determined only when the effect is a big hit It means Ru second specific effect content there that can be determined as the effect contents of the announcement attraction.

  GH: Image display unit, 11: Production display device, 12: Special symbol display device, 18: Big prize opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a: Main control CPU, 30b: Main control ROM, 30c: Main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU, 31b ... effect control ROM, 31c ... effect control RAM.

Claims (1)

An effect content determining means for determining the content of the notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game will be a big hit from a plurality of types of effect content according to the effect content of the symbol variation game, and the effect content In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a notice effect with the effect content determined by the determining means,
From the start to the end of the symbol variation game, multiple execution periods that can execute the notice effect are set,
The possible number of executions that can execute the notice effect with the specific effect content of the plurality of types of effect contents is determined as the possible number of times as the jackpot expectation of the symbol variation game is higher,
The production content determination means includes
In order to prevent the number of executions of the notice effect of the specific effect content during the symbol variation game from exceeding the number of executable times, determine the effect content of the notice effect in each execution period,
Predictive effect to be executed in the execution period close to the end of the symbol variation game with higher probability than the probability of determining the specific effect content as the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the execution period close to the start time of the symbol variation game Determine the specific production content as production content,
When the symbol variation game is a big hit, the big hit game given after the end of the symbol variation game includes a first big hit game and a second big hit game that is more advantageous to the player than the first big hit game. Including
The specific effect content includes a first specific effect content and a second specific effect content,
When the first big hit game is awarded, the number of times that the first specific effect content can be executed is a number that does not exceed a predetermined upper limit number, and the number of times that the second specific effect content can be executed is zero.
When the second big hit game is awarded, the executable number of the first specific effect content exceeds the predetermined upper limit number, and the executable number of the second specific effect content is one or more times. Oh it is,
The production content determination means includes
The contents of the notice effect to be executed in each execution period are determined in a predetermined order, and the selection rate of the effect contents of the notice effect is determined using a selectable table,
In the second and subsequent execution periods of the plurality of execution periods, the selection table is different depending on whether or not the number of times the first specific effect content has been determined has reached the executable number in the symbol variation game. Determine the content of the production using
When the number of times of determining the first specific effect content has reached the number of executable times determined for the symbol variation game, it is determined to execute the notice effect of the non-specific effect content other than the specific effect content so,
If the number of times the first specific effect content has been determined among the effect contents determined as the effect content of the notice effect to be executed in the symbol variation game has not reached the executable number of times determined for the symbol variation game, A game machine characterized in that the content of the notice effect is determined from the specific effect content and the non-specific effect content .

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