JP6013742B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, a variation pattern that specifies the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined based on the result of the big hit lottery, and the effect is executed based on the variation pattern. When the symbol that is finally displayed in a fixed stop state is a jackpot symbol, the player can recognize the jackpot.

  In this type of symbol variation game, the effect of the symbol variation game is determined by lottery based on the jackpot determination result (for example, Patent Document 1). The content of the effect of the symbol variation game differs depending on whether or not the big hit is judged, and is configured so that it is possible to predict to some extent whether the probability of winning a big hit depends on the content of the production. Thereby, the player pays attention to the effect contents of the symbol variation game, and the interest of the game is improved by the effect contents.

JP 2012-011101 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine as in Patent Document 1, there is a high probability of losing, and the production contents that are likely to be determined with high probability when losing are determined in advance. In particular, if the content of the production with a long production time is repeated many times, the content of the design variation game with that content can be predicted, so the player wants the game to end soon. There was a case that I thought. That is, if the effect content of the symbol variation game of the effect content can be predicted, the player is kept waiting until the next symbol variation game is executed, and there is a possibility that the game is delayed. This makes it difficult to maintain the interest of the game when playing for a long time.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine in which the production time may be shorter than the production time predicted by the player.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 specifies an effect content and an effect time of a symbol variation game in a gaming machine including display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying the symbol. An effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern, and an effect control means for executing a symbol variation game based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means. At least a first effect pattern with a time determined and a second effect pattern with a shorter effect time than the first effect pattern are included, and the effect control means determines the first effect pattern. In this case, the first production pattern is specified within the production time specified by the first production pattern based on the first production pattern. When the second effect pattern is determined while the symbol variation game of the effect content to be executed is executed in the normal mode, the effect time specified by the second effect pattern is based on the second effect pattern. After the symbol variation game with the effect content specified by the first effect pattern is executed in the normal mode from the start of the game to the predetermined fast-forward start time, the subsequent effect content is until the predetermined fast-forward end time. The gist is that the game is configured to be executed by fast-forwarding, and thereafter to execute the symbol variation game with the effect contents of the normal mode until the symbol variation game ends.

It invention according to claim 1, the big hit confidence before Symbol symbol variation game based on the first performance pattern, the big hit confidence in symbol variation game based on the second effect pattern is the same Is the gist.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the production time may be shorter than the production time predicted by the player.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(f) is a time chart for demonstrating the content of production specified by the fluctuation pattern. (A)-(g) is a time chart for demonstrating the production content specified by the fluctuation pattern.

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 a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the approximate 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.

  In addition, a 7-segment special drawing 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 notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big win lottery from a plurality of special figures (101 kinds in the present embodiment), and the selected special figure is selected. The special figure is displayed as a fixed stop. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols that are symbols that can recognize jackpots, and one type of missed symbols that are symbols that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. 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. Also, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the deferred symbols in a fixed stop, as a general rule, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the deviated symbols (out of symbol combinations) in a fixed stop display. 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). ]).

  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 columns (in the present embodiment, the middle 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 types of symbols displayed in the display areas defined in the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12 are changed. On the other hand, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the symbols are displayed in the 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 on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 start simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and end simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol simultaneously). 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. When the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 16 from the left side of the game board 10 (left side of the effect display device 11).

  In addition, a start winning opening 19 having a winning opening 18 as a winning opening for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. A start opening switch SW1 for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the start winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, the start-up switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) detects the game ball that has won the start-up winning port 19 to thereby detect the start condition of the symbol variation game and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 3 Game balls as payout balls can be given. In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (right side of the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol Y, the left side of the game board 10 Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the start winning opening 19 than when rolling from the left side of the effect display device 11.

  Also, on the right side of the start winning opening 19, a large winning opening 24 as a special winning means having a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. Yes. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by a reference symbol Y, the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that game balls can be easily won in the big winning opening 24.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”) that is 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 is given until the next big hit game is given. 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.

  Also, below the special figure display device 12, a special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening 19 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 19 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And the two special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink, or turn off according to the number of reservation storage. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are turned off, and when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit is turned on, The special figure holding light emission part on the right is turned off. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are lit, and when the number of holding memories is “3”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit blinks and the right side The special figure holding light-emitting unit is turned on. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “4”, the two special figure holding light emitting units blink. The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variable game, and the symbol variable game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds in the present embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 24 is until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered (8 in this embodiment)) wins or a specified time (round game time) elapses. Until it is done, it is opened. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, after the end of the round game with a predetermined number of predetermined rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit 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 two types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Of the two types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state are classified into symbol A and symbol B. Specifically, 70 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol A, and the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is allocated to the symbol B. Of these, 30 types of jackpot symbols are distributed.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special chart display device 12 is set to “15” as the specified number of rounds. Is a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as “15R probability variation jackpot”) to which a probability variation state is imparted. Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol B is displayed on the special figure display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”. It is a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “15R non-probability variable jackpot”) that is not given (a non-probability change state is given).

  In the 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probable big hit, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “11 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, in the 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probability big hit, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Further, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) at 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probability big hit is set to “2 (seconds)”, respectively.

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 to various switches SW1 and SW3 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, a special figure display device 12 and a special figure hold storage display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates a random number update process (random number) for updating values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle. Generation process). The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big 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 hit lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. In addition, the random number for determination per common figure is a random number used in the lottery per common figure (determination 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, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Time).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the variation patterns include variation patterns P1 to P13 for jackpot effects determined at the time of big hit and variation patterns P21 to P34 for loss effect determined at the time of loss. Further, the fluctuation patterns P21 to P34 for the offending effect include the fluctuation patterns P21 to P33 for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content, and the fluctuation pattern P34 for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content. There is.

  In addition, in the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 11, after the reach symbol combination is displayed, the symbol combination (big hit, off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is a production to be performed. It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, the symbol combination of the eventual failure is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed so that the symbol combination of the eventual event is finally stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the reach combination is developed so that the symbol combination for the jackpot is finally displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, the contents of the effect of reach production are composed of a plurality of stages (three stages in the present embodiment). For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, the reach effect at the first stage is started when the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed on the image display unit GH. In the first stage reach effect, first, during the predetermined effect period, the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) is changed at a predetermined speed and a predetermined effect is performed. In the derivation period for deriving the symbol, the symbol fluctuation speed is reduced, and the symbol is derived. That is, the reach production at the first stage is a so-called normal reach. In addition, the second stage reach production is performed after the symbols of all the rows are temporarily stopped or the symbols of the middle row are variably displayed during the derivation period of the first step, for example, when a specific character appears. It shows the transition (development) to the stage reach production. In the second stage reach production, as shown in FIG. 4B, a predetermined row (in this embodiment, the middle row) is set to a predetermined value during the second stage production period. A predetermined effect (an effect different from the effect at the first stage) is performed while changing with the speed, and thereafter, the symbol changing speed is slowed down in the second-stage derivation period, and the symbol is derived. Similarly, in the second stage reach production, in the derivation period of the second stage, after all the symbols in the row are temporarily stopped or in the middle row, the symbols in the middle row are variably displayed. For example, when a specific character appears, It shifts (develops) to the third stage production contents. In the third stage reach production, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), a predetermined row (in this embodiment, a middle row) is set to a predetermined value during the third stage production period. While varying with the speed, a predetermined effect (an effect different from the first stage and the second stage) is performed, and thereafter, the symbol variation speed is reduced in the third-stage derivation period, and the symbol is derived. That is, the reach performance at the second and third stages is a so-called super reach.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit lottery (when the big win), as shown in FIG. It is easier to determine than the fluctuation pattern with On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the big win lottery (when it is out of place) and decides to execute the reach effect, the reach pattern having the higher number of stages as the variation pattern with the less effect number. It is easier to determine than the fluctuation pattern with Therefore, the reach production with a larger number of stages has a higher expectation for the big hit than the reach production with a smaller number of stages.

  The big control 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. Note that the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is given (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state) includes at least the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not imparted (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not given) It is prescribed as follows. 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.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 2 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.
When the game ball enters the start winning port 19 and the detection signal output from the start port switch SW1 that detects the game ball is input to the main control CPU 30a, the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c is increased. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires values of various random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the hold storage number. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the hold storage number exceeding the upper limit number and does not acquire the above-described random number values.

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 big hit game is being executed while the symbol variation 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 the big hit game is being played, 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 a symbol variation game and not a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a is acquired in a special symbol input process in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not various random numbers are set. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of a random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, when the probability variation state is given, the jackpot determination value at the probability variation state, when the probability variation state is not imparted, the jackpot determination value at the non-probability variation state, and the acquired random number for hit judgment A big hit judgment is made as to whether or not the two match. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state. 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 determines one of the symbols A and B based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns P1 to P13 for jackpot presentation based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control CPU 30a determines (selects) the big hit effect variation patterns P1 to P13 at a predetermined selection rate. Specifically, the variation patterns P1 and P4 for the big hit effect having the number of reach stages of 1 are determined with a selection rate of 3%. The variation patterns P2, P5 to P7 for the big hit effect with the reach stage number 2 are determined with a selection rate of 6%. The variation patterns P3, P8 to P13 for the big hit effect having the reach stage number of 3 are determined with a selection rate of 10%. That is, the selection rate of the variation pattern for the big hit effect having a large number of reach stages is set higher than the selection rate of the variation pattern for the big hit effect having a smaller number of reach steps than the variation pattern. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a big hit value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value (reach lottery). Do. 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. The variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns P21 to P33 for the outlier reach effect. At that time, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control CPU 30a determines (selects) the variation patterns P21 to P33 for the outlier reach effect at a predetermined selection rate. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P21 and P24 for the outlier reach effect whose reach stage number is 1 are determined at a selection rate of 31%. The variation patterns P22, P25 to P27 for the outlier reach effect with the reach stage number of 2 are determined with a selection rate of 6%. The variation patterns P23 and P28 to P33 for an outlier reach effect with a reach stage number of 3 are determined at a selection rate of 2%. That is, the selection rate of the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect having a large number of reach stages is set lower than the selection rate of the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect having a smaller number of reach steps than the variation pattern. As a result, when the symbol variation game is executed with the production content having a large number of reach stages, the big hit reliability is higher than when the symbol variation game is executed with the production content having a smaller number of reach stages than the symbol variation game. It will be higher. The jackpot reliability when a predetermined performance content appears is the appearance rate of the symbol variation game in which the predetermined performance content (for example, normal reach) appears and hits the jackpot reliability. It is the value divided by the appearance rate of the symbol variation game (out of reach and jackpot). In other words, the jackpot reliability when the predetermined effect content appears is the appearance rate of the symbol variation game where the predetermined effect content appears and hits the appearance rate of all the symbol variation games where the predetermined effect content appears. It is a ratio. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  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. A variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns P34 for normal production. 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 the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. 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. As described above, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment serves as an effect pattern determination unit.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the big hit lottery is won 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 controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the values of various main control setting flags stored in the main control RAM 30c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. The main control setting flag includes a main control certainty change flag for specifying a certain manner of giving the certainty change state. When the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the probability change state is given to the main control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “1”). ) Is set. On the other hand, when determining the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a indicates a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the probability variation flag for main control after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “0”). )). Further, the main control CPU 30a does not set a new value in the main control probability variation flag when the outlier symbol is determined. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the main control probability change flag during the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 30a can specify the current state of the probability change state (game state) by referring to the main control probability change flag.

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. Hereinafter, the determination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped will be described.

  When design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays a decorative design to be confirmed and stopped from a jackpot symbol combination ([111] [333] [555] [777]) composed of an odd number of symbols. decide. When design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays a decorative design that is confirmed and stopped from a jackpot symbol combination ([222] [444] [666] [888]) composed of even-numbered symbols. decide. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines from among outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]). Decide the decorative pattern to be stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a reads out the image display data corresponding to the designated variation pattern so as to start the symbol variation game by variably displaying the decorative symbols in each column, Based on the data for image display, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets the values of various effect control setting flags stored in the effect control RAM 31c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. The effect control setting flag includes an effect control probability variation flag for specifying a certain aspect of the probability variation state. Then, when the design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that the probability change state is given to the effect control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the design (in this embodiment, “1”). )). On the other hand, when the symbol B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a has a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the effect control probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “ 0 ”). Further, the effect control CPU 31a does not set a new value in the effect control probability variation flag when the off symbol is designated. The effect control CPU 31a can specify the current state of the probability change state by referring to the effect control probability change flag.

  In addition, when the opening command is input during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect based on the opening command. In addition, when the round command is input during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the round effect based on the round command. In addition, when the ending command is input during the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect based on the ending command.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game having the effect content specified by the variation pattern (first effect pattern) serving as a predetermined reference can be executed in fast-forward. Specifically, there is a variation pattern (second effect pattern) for executing a symbol variation game with the effect content that is fast-forwarded to the effect content as a reference. Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given based on FIG. 4 and FIG. 4 and 5, the numbers illustrated above each figure indicate the number of stages of reach production.

  First, a reference variation pattern will be described. In the present embodiment, the production content is based on the production content specified by the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23. The fluctuation patterns P1 and P21 execute only the first stage reach effect, the fluctuation patterns P2 and P22 execute the first and second stage reach effects, and the change patterns P3 and P23 have one level. The reach production of the third to third stages is executed.

  In the variation patterns P1 and P21, as shown in FIG. 4A, the production time from the start of the symbol variation game to the start of reach is set to 8 seconds, and the production time of the first stage production period is set to 8 seconds. The production time of the first-stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the effect time of the fluctuation patterns P1 and P21 is 20 seconds. It should be noted that the production contents specified by the variation patterns P1 and P21 differ only in the derivation result (whether big hit or miss) in the derivation period, and have the same production contents.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4B, the variation patterns P2 and P22 are set to 8 seconds of the production time from the start of the symbol variation game to the start of reach, and the production time of the first stage production period is 8 seconds. And the presentation time of the first-stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. In the variation patterns P2 and P22, the effect time of the second stage effect period is set to 12 seconds, and the effect time of the second stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the effect time of the fluctuation patterns P2 and P22 is 36 seconds. It should be noted that the production contents specified by the variation patterns P2 and P22 differ only in the derivation results (whether big hit or miss) in the second derivation period, and are the same production contents.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, the variation patterns P3 and P23 are set to 8 seconds of the production time from the start of the symbol variation game to the start of the reach, and the production time of the first stage production period is 8 seconds. And the presentation time of the first-stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. In the variation patterns P3 and P23, the effect time of the second stage effect period is set to 12 seconds, the effect time of the second stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds, and the effect time of the third stage effect period is set. Is set to 16 seconds, and the presentation time of the third derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the effect time of the fluctuation patterns P3 and P23 is 56 seconds. It should be noted that the production contents specified by the variation patterns P3 and P23 are different in only the derivation result (whether it is a big hit or not) in the derivation period and have the same production contents.

Next, the fluctuation pattern having the contents of the effect to be fast-forwarded will be described.
The fluctuation patterns P4 and P24 correspond to the fluctuation patterns P1 and P21, respectively, and specify the contents of the effects obtained by fast-forwarding the effects of the fluctuation patterns P1 and P21. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), the production time from the start of the symbol variation game to the reach start time is set to 8 seconds, the production time of the first stage production period is set to 2 seconds, The production time of the first-stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the effect in the first stage effect period is fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P4 and P24 is 14 seconds. As a result, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 and P24, after the effect contents from the beginning of the symbol variation game to the start of reach (until the start of the first step) are executed in the normal mode, the first stage effect period The effect in is performed by fast-forwarding, and then the effect in the first derivation period is executed in a normal manner. It should be noted that the production contents specified by the variation patterns P4 and P24 differ only in the derivation results (whether big hit or miss) in the derivation period and have the same production contents.

  Further, the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P4 and P24 includes image display data of the content in which the effect in the first stage effect period is fast-forwarded. . When the effect in the first stage effect period is fast-forwarded, the effect in the first stage effect period is fast-forwarded based on the image display data. The data for image display of the content that fast-forwards the effect in the first stage effect period is created by shortening the effect in the first stage effect period to ¼. Specifically, the image display data is generated by reproducing the image display data in the normal mode at a four times speed. Note that image display data may be created by connecting characteristic images displayed in the first stage production period. In addition, the image display data may be created by thinning out the images displayed in the first stage effect period to ¼. At that time, the thinned image may be thinned out evenly or not. “Thinning out evenly” means, for example, that when one image is displayed every 4 ms in the normal mode, one image is displayed every 16 ms.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding image display data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P1 and P21. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P4 and P24 includes the image display data associated with the variation patterns P1 and P21 (parts other than the first stage effect period) and the first stage effect period. It is created by connecting the image display data of the content that has been fast-forwarded.

  The variation patterns P5 and P25 correspond to the variation patterns P2 and P22, respectively, and specify the content of the effect obtained by fast-forwarding the effect content of the variation patterns P2 and P22. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), the presentation time from the start of the symbol variation game to the reach start is set to 8 seconds, and the first stage reach production (the first stage production period and the derivation period). ) Production time is set to 2 seconds, the production time of the second stage production period is set to 12 seconds, and the production time of the second stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the first stage reach production is fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P5 and P25 is 26 seconds. Thus, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5 and P25, after the effect contents from the beginning of the symbol variation game to the start of reach (until the start of the first step) are executed in the normal mode, the reach effect of the first step is performed. Is executed by fast-forwarding, and then the second stage reach effect is executed in a normal manner.

  Note that when fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect, fast-forwarding is performed in the same manner as the fast-forwarding performed in the variation patterns P4 and P24. In other words, the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P5 and P25 includes image display data of the content of fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect. When the stage reach effect is fast-forwarded, the first stage reach effect is fast-forwarded based on the image display data. The image display data of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect is created by reducing the first stage reach effect to 1/6. A specific method for creating image display data is the same as that in the case of shortening the contents of the first stage production period.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding effect data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P2 and P22. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P5 and P25 includes the image display data associated with the variation patterns P2 and P22 (parts other than the first stage reach effect) and the first stage reach effect. It is created by connecting image display data of fast-forwarded contents.

  The variation patterns P6 and P26 correspond to the variation patterns P2 and P22, respectively, and specify the content of the effect obtained by fast-forwarding the effect content of the variation patterns P2 and P22. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (f), the production time from the start of the symbol variation game to the reach start time is set to 8 seconds, the production time of the first stage production period is set to 8 seconds, The effect time of the first stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds, the effect time of the second stage effect period is set to 2 seconds, and the effect time of the second stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the contents of the second stage performance time are fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P6 and P26 is 26 seconds. Thereby, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P6 and P26, after the effect contents from the beginning of the symbol variation game to the start of the second stage reach effect are executed in the normal mode, the effect in the second stage effect period is obtained. The fast derivation is performed, and then the second derivation period is performed in a normal manner.

  Note that when fast-forwarding the effect in the second-stage effect period, fast-forwarding is performed in the same manner as the fast-forwarding performed in the variation patterns P4 and P24. In other words, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P6 and P26 and stored in the effect control ROM 31b includes image display data of contents that have been fast-forwarded in the second stage effect period. . When the effect in the second stage effect period is fast-forwarded, the effect in the second stage effect period is fast-forwarded based on the image display data. The data for image display of the content that fast-forwarded the effect in the second stage effect period is created by shortening the effect in the second stage effect period to 1/6. A specific method for creating data for image display is the same as that in the case of shortening the effect in the first stage effect period.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding image display data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P2 and P22. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P6 and P26 includes the image display data associated with the variation patterns P2 and P22 (part other than the effect in the second stage effect period) and the second stage effect. It is created by splicing image display data with contents that are fast-forwarded during the period.

  The variation patterns P7 and P27 correspond to the variation patterns P2 and P22, respectively, and specify the content of the effect obtained by fast-forwarding the effect content of the variation patterns P2 and P22. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the presentation time from the start of the symbol variation game to the reach start time is set to 8 seconds, and the first stage reach production (the first stage production period and the derivation period). ) Production time is set to 2 seconds, the production time of the second stage production period is set to 2 seconds, and the production time of the second stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the first stage reach production and the second stage production period are fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P7 and P27 is 16 seconds. Thus, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P7 and P27, after the effect contents from the beginning of the symbol variation game to the start of reach (until the start of the first step) are executed in the normal mode, the reach effect of the first step is performed. And the effect in the stage of the second stage is executed by fast-forwarding, and then the stage in the derivation period of the second stage is executed in the normal mode. When fast-forwarding the first stage reach production and the second stage production period, it is performed in the same manner as the fast-forward performed in the variation patterns P4 and P24.

  That is, the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P7 and P27 includes the image display data having the contents of the fast-forwarding of the first stage reach effect and the second stage effect period. The image display data of the contents that fast-forwarded the effects in is included in advance. When fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect and the second stage effect period, the first stage reach effect and the second stage effect period are fast-forwarded based on the image display data. It has become. The image display data of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect is the image display of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P5 and P25. It is the same as the data for use. In addition, the image display data of the content that has fast-forwarded the effect in the second stage effect period is the effect in the second stage effect period included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P6 and P26. This is the same as the image display data of the fast-forwarded content.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding image display data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P2 and P22. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P7 and P27 is the image display data associated with the variation patterns P2 and P22 (parts other than the effect in the first stage reach effect and the second effect period). The image display data of the content that fast-forwards the reach effect of the first stage and the image display data of the content that fast-forwards the effect in the effect period of the second step are created.

  The variation patterns P8 and P28 correspond to the variation patterns P3 and P23, respectively, and specify the content of the effect obtained by fast-forwarding the effect content of the variation patterns P3 and P23. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the presentation time from the start of the symbol variation game to the start of reach is set to 8 seconds, and the first stage reach production (the production period and the derivation period in the first stage). ) Production time is set to 2 seconds, the production time of the second stage production period is set to 12 seconds, and the production time of the second stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. In addition, the production time of the third stage production period is set to 16 seconds, and the production time of the third stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the contents of the first stage reach effect are fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P8 and P28 is 46 seconds. Thus, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P8 and P28, after the effect contents from the symbol variation game start to the reach start (until the first step start) are executed in the normal mode, the first step reach effect is performed. Is executed by fast-forwarding, and then the reach effects of the second and third stages are executed in a normal manner.

  Note that the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P8 and P28 includes image display data with the content of fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect. When fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect, the first-stage reach effect is fast-forwarded based on the image display data. The image display data of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect is the image display of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P5 and P25. It is the same as the data for use.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding image display data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P3 and P23. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P8 and P28 includes the image display data associated with the variation patterns P3 and P23 (part other than the first stage reach effect) and the first stage reach effect. It is created by connecting image display data of fast-forwarded contents.

  The variation patterns P9 and P29 correspond to the variation patterns P3 and P23, respectively, and specify the content of the effect obtained by fast-forwarding the effect content of the variation patterns P3 and P23. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), the production time from the start of the symbol variation game to the reach start time is set to 8 seconds, the production time of the first stage production period is set to 8 seconds, The production time of the first-stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. Then, the production time of the second stage reach production (the production period and the derivation period in the second stage) is set to 2 seconds, the production time of the third stage production period is set to 16 seconds, and the third stage derivation. The production time for the period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the contents of the second stage reach production are fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P9 and P29 is 42 seconds. Thus, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P9 and P29, after the effect contents from the beginning of the symbol variation game to the end of the first stage reach (until the second stage start) are executed in the normal mode, two stages are performed. The reach production of the eyes is executed by fast-forwarding, and then the reach production of the third stage is executed in a normal manner.

  Note that the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P9 and P29 includes image display data of the content obtained by fast-forwarding the second stage reach effect. When fast-forwarding the second stage reach effect, the second-stage reach effect is fast-forwarded based on the image display data. The image display data of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the second stage reach effect is created by shortening the second stage reach effect to 1/8. A specific method for creating image display data is the same as that in the case of shortening the contents of the first stage production period.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding image display data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P3 and P23. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P9 and P29 includes the image display data associated with the variation patterns P3 and P23 (parts other than the second stage reach effect) and the second stage reach effect. It is created by connecting image display data of fast-forwarded contents.

  The variation patterns P10 and P30 correspond to the variation patterns P3 and P23, respectively, and specify the content of the effect obtained by fast-forwarding the effect content of the variation patterns P3 and P23. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5D, the effect time from the start of the symbol variation game to the reach start time is set to 8 seconds, the effect time of the first stage effect period is set to 8 seconds, The production time of the first-stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. Then, the stage time of the second stage production period is set to 12 seconds, the stage time of the second stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds, the stage time of the third stage production period is set to 2 seconds, The production time of the third derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the effects in the three-stage effect period are fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P10 and P30 is 42 seconds. As a result, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P10 and P30, after the effect contents from the beginning of the symbol variation game to the end of the second stage reach (until the third stage start) are executed in the normal mode, the three stages are performed. The effect in the effect period of the eyes is executed by fast-forwarding, and then the effect in the derivation period of the third stage is executed in a normal manner.

  Note that the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P10 and P30 includes image display data of contents that have been fast-forwarded in the effect stage in the third stage. . When the effect in the third stage effect period is fast-forwarded, the effect in the third stage effect period is fast-forwarded based on the image display data. The image display data of the contents that fast-forwarded the effect in the third stage effect period is created by shortening the effect in the third stage effect period to 1/8. A specific method for creating image display data is the same as that in the case of shortening the contents of the first stage production period.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding image display data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P3 and P23. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P10 and P30 includes the image display data associated with the variation patterns P3 and P23 (part other than the effect in the third stage effect period) and the third stage effect. It is created by splicing image display data with contents that are fast-forwarded during the period.

  The variation patterns P11 and P31 correspond to the variation patterns P3 and P23, respectively, and specify the content of the effect obtained by fast-forwarding the effect content of the variation patterns P3 and P23. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5E, the presentation time from the start of the symbol variation game to the reach start time is set to 8 seconds, and the first stage reach presentation (the first stage presentation period and the derivation period). ) Production time is set to 2 seconds, and the production time of the second stage reach production (the production period and the derivation period in the second stage) is set to 2 seconds. In addition, the production time of the third stage production period is set to 16 seconds, and the production time of the third stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the first stage and second stage reach effects are fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P11 and P31 is 32 seconds. Thereby, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P11 and P31, after the effect contents from the beginning of the symbol variation game to the start of the first stage reach are executed in the normal mode, the first stage and second stage reach effects are performed. Is executed by fast-forwarding, and then the third stage reach effect is executed in a normal manner.

  Note that the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P11 and P31 includes image display data with the content of the first stage reach effect and the second level reach effect. The image display data of the content that has been fast-forwarded is included in advance. When the first stage reach effect and the second stage reach effect are fast forwarded, the first stage reach effect and the second stage reach effect are fast forwarded based on the image display data. The image display data of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect is the image display of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P5 and P25. It is the same as the data for use. The image display data of the content obtained by fast-forwarding the second stage reach effect is the image display of the content obtained by fast-forwarding the second stage reach effect included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P9 and P29. It is the same as the data for use.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding image display data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P3 and P23. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P11 and P31 includes the image display data associated with the variation patterns P3 and P23 (parts other than the first stage reach effect and the second stage reach effect), and It is created by connecting the image display data of the content that fast-forwards the first stage reach effect and the image display data of the content that fast-forwards the second stage reach effect.

  The variation patterns P12 and P32 correspond to the variation patterns P3 and P23, respectively, and specify the content of the effect obtained by fast-forwarding the effect content of the variation patterns P3 and P23. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), the production time from the start of the symbol variation game to the reach start time is set to 8 seconds, the production time of the first stage production period is set to 8 seconds, The production time of the first-stage derivation period is set to 4 seconds. In addition, the production time of the second stage reach production (the production period and the derivation period in the second stage) is set to 2 seconds, the production time of the third stage production period is set to 2 seconds, and the third stage derivation. The production time for the period is set to 4 seconds. That is, the second stage reach effect and the third stage effect period are fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P12 and P32 is 28 seconds. As a result, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P12 and P32, after the effect contents from the beginning of the symbol variation game to the end of the first stage reach (until the second stage start) are executed in the normal mode, two stages are performed. The eye reach effect and the effect in the third stage effect period are executed by fast-forwarding, and then the effect in the third stage derivation period is executed in a normal manner.

  The image display data associated with the variation patterns P12 and P32 and stored in the effect control ROM 31b includes the image display data with the content that has fast-forwarded the second stage reach effect, and the third stage effect period. The image display data of the contents that fast-forwarded the effects in is included in advance. When the second stage reach effect and the third stage effect period are fast-forwarded, the second stage reach effect and the third stage effect period are fast-forwarded based on the image display data. It has become. The image display data of the content obtained by fast-forwarding the second stage reach effect is the image display of the content obtained by fast-forwarding the second stage reach effect included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P9 and P29. It is the same as the data for use. The image display data of the contents that fast-forwarded the effects in the third stage effect period fast-forwarded the effects in the third stage effect period included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P10 and P30. It is the same as the image display data of the contents.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding image display data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P3 and P23. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P12 and P32 is the image display data associated with the variation patterns P3 and P23 (the portion other than the effect in the second stage reach effect and the third effect period). The image display data of the content that fast-forwards the reach effect of the second stage and the image display data of the content that fast-forwards the effect in the effect period of the third stage are created.

  The variation patterns P13 and P33 correspond to the variation patterns P3 and P23, respectively, and specify the content of the effect obtained by fast-forwarding the effect content of the variation patterns P3 and P23. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (g), the presentation time from the start of the symbol variation game to the start of reach is set to 8 seconds, and the first stage reach production (the first stage production period and the derivation period). ) Production time is set to 2 seconds. In addition, the production time of the second stage reach production (the production period and the derivation period in the second stage) is set to 2 seconds, the production time of the third stage production period is set to 2 seconds, and the third stage derivation period The production time is set to 4 seconds. That is, the first stage reach production, the second stage reach production, and the third stage production period are fast-forwarded. And the production time of the fluctuation patterns P13 and P33 is 18 seconds. As a result, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P13 and P33, after the effect contents from the beginning of the symbol variation game to the start of the first step reach are executed in the normal mode, the first step reach effect, the second step The reach production and the production in the third stage production period are executed in fast-forward, and then the production in the third stage derivation period is executed in a normal manner.

  Note that the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P13 and P33 includes image display data having contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect and the second stage reach effect. The image display data of the content that has been fast-forwarded and the image display data of the content that has been fast-forwarded the effect during the third stage production period are included in advance. Then, when fast-forwarding the first stage reach production, the second stage reach production, and the third stage production period, the first stage reach production and the second stage reach production based on the image display data. And the production in the production period of the third stage is fast-forwarded. The image display data of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect is the image display of the contents obtained by fast-forwarding the first stage reach effect included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P5 and P25. It is the same as the data for use. The image display data of the content obtained by fast-forwarding the second stage reach effect is the image display of the content obtained by fast-forwarding the second stage reach effect included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P9 and P29. It is the same as the data for use. The image display data of the contents that fast-forwarded the effects in the third stage effect period fast-forwarded the effects in the third stage effect period included in the image display data associated with the variation patterns P10 and P30. It is the same as the image display data of the contents.

  The image display data in the portion other than the fast-forwarding image display data is the same as the image display data stored in the effect control ROM 31b in association with the variation patterns P3 and P23. That is, the image display data associated with the variation patterns P13 and P33 is the image display data associated with the variation patterns P3 and P23 (the first stage reach effect, the second stage reach effect, and the third step data). The portion other than the production in the production period), the image display data of the content that fast-forwards the reach production of the first stage, the image display data of the content that fast-forwards the reach production of the second stage, and the production of the third stage It is created by splicing image display data with contents that are fast-forwarded during the period.

  The effect control CPU 31a identifies the image display data set as described above based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and displays the image display unit GH based on the identified image display data. Control the content. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control can execute a symbol variation game by fast-forwarding part of the effect contents of the reference variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a in the present embodiment serves as effect control means for executing the symbol variation game.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33 that include fast-forwarding are designated, variation patterns that serve as a reference within the production time specified by the designated variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33 At least a part of the symbol variation game having the effect content specified by P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 is executed by fast-forwarding. Thereby, even if the player recognizes that the symbol variation game having the same effect content as the reference effect content is being executed, the game may be displayed in fast-forward. In other words, even if the player thinks that the symbol variation game with the effect content having a long rendering time is executed, the symbol variation game is based on the fast-forwarded variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33. If it is being executed, the actual performance time can be shortened. Thereby, even if it is predicted that the game will be continued for a long time and the symbol variation game with the effect content specified by the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 serving as the reference will be executed, There is no longer waiting, and the game tempo is improved. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved and the game can be continued. In addition, even if it is assumed that the symbol variation game is executed with the same effect content as the standard effect content, the effect time may be short and the effect time may be short. it can.

  (2) When the fast-forwarding variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a plays the symbol variation game of the effect content specified by the reference variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23. It is executed in a normal manner from the start to the start of any reach production stage. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect contents to be executed at a fast-forward until the start of any reach effect stage (or at the end) or the start of the last derivation period, and then executes the normal mode until the end of the symbol variation game. Let Thus, since the player is expected to start the reach effect based on the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 serving as the reference, the player can predict the portion of the effect content that has been fast-forwarded. That is, even if there is a fast-forwarded production content, the design variation game based on the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23, which are the bases, is executed by complementing the flow of the design variation game with the player's imagination. It can be reminiscent. In addition, the fast-forward start time is at the start of any reach production stage, and the fast-forward end time is at the start of any reach production stage or the start of the last derivation period. The contents of the stage production will be fast-forwarded. For this reason, each stage is executed in a fast-forward or normal manner and is not started from a halfway point, so the production content is easy to predict. Further, since the symbol variation game is executed in the normal mode from the end of the fast-forwarding, it is possible to pay more attention to an important part of the effect result of the symbol variation game.

  (3) The first stage reach production has a higher appearance rate than the second stage and third stage reach production in consideration of the selection rate and jackpot probability of each variation pattern shown in FIG. For this reason, the first stage reach production is most noticeable for the player, and the contents are easy to predict. Even if fast-forwarding is performed, considering that the appearance rate is high but the big hit reliability is low, it is rare for the player to feel sorry because he cannot see. Therefore, the first stage reach production is easily forwarded.

  (4) If the number of stages of reach production is the same, even if the symbol variation game is executed by fast-forwarding, it has the same big hit reliability as when the symbol variation game is executed without being fast-forwarded. . Thus, since the big hit reliability is the same regardless of the presence or absence of fast-forwarding, it is possible to make the player think that the game efficiency is good when the content of the effect is performed by fast-forwarding. On the other hand, even if it is not fast-forwarded, since the jackpot reliability is the same, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling disappointed and not discouraged.

  (5) When the variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33 to be fast-forwarded are specified, the effect control CPU 31a starts the symbol variation game of the effect contents specified by the reference variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23. After being executed in a normal manner from the time until a predetermined fast-forward start time (at the start of each stage of reach production), the subsequent production content is executed in fast-forward. As a result, the player is expected to start the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33 serving as a reference, and then is fast-forwarded. be able to. That is, even if there is a fast-forwarded production content, the design variation game based on the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23, which are the bases, is executed by complementing the flow of the design variation game with the player's imagination. It can be reminiscent. Moreover, the fast-forward start time varies depending on the types of designated variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33. For example, the start of the first stage reach effect may be the fast forward start time, or the start of the second stage reach effect may be the fast forward start time. For this reason, in the same way, even after predicting that the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 serving as the reference has been started, whether or not to fast forward, and which It is hard to predict whether it will be fast-forwarded from the point in time, and can be noticed. In other words, even if it is predicted that the content of the variation pattern P3 will be fast-forwarded in the same way, it may be fast-forwarded from the start of the first-stage reach production, In some cases, fast-forwarding may be performed from the start of reach production. In this case, it is difficult to predict from which point in time the player is fast-forwarded, and attention can be drawn.

  (6) Since the symbol variation game is executed in the normal mode from the predetermined fast-forward end time to the end, it is possible to pay more attention to the effect of the symbol variation game. Further, since the fast-forward end time is different for each of the variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33, it is impossible to predict when the fast-forward will be completed, and attention can be paid. In addition, since fast-forwarding ends at the start of the reach production stage or at the start of the derivation period, it is possible to pay attention to whether the symbol variation game is successful and whether the reach production continues.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, when fast-forwarding, a sound indicating that fast-forwarding is being performed (for example, a sound of winding a tape “Kurururu”) may be output. When fast-forwarding, fast-forwarded sound may be output together with the fast-forwarded image.

  In the above embodiment, when fast-forwarding, an image (for example, “>>” or the like) indicating fast-forwarding may be displayed. In addition, as indicated by fast-forwarding, during fast-forwarding, the image may be distorted to give a feeling of fast-forwarding.

  -In the said embodiment, you may set to arbitrary time points at the time of a fast-forward start. For example, it may be at the start of the symbol variation game. The fast-forward end time may be set to an arbitrary time. For example, it may be at the end of the symbol variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the production time before the fast-forward of the production content to be fast-forwarded is different for each of the variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33 (for example, 8 seconds for the variation pattern P4, and the variation pattern P5). 12 seconds) may be shortened by the same time.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation unit for performance that can be operated by the player may be provided, and the content of the effect of the symbol variation game may be fast-forwarded when the operation unit for performance is operated. Specifically, with respect to the fast-forwarding variation pattern, a plurality of types of sub-effect patterns having the same effect time are provided while the fast-forward start time and the fast-forward end time are different. Note that the time from the start of fast-forward to the end of fast-forward is all the same. Then, triggered by the operation of the effect operation means, the symbol variation game is executed by fast-forwarding until the fast-forward end point specified by the sub-effect pattern based on the sub-effect pattern that is closest to the fast-forward start time at the time of the operation. . In addition, when the production operation means is not operated, fast-forwarding is performed from a predetermined fast-forward start time to a fast-forward end time.

  In the above embodiment, the operation control means 31 (for example, an effect button that can be pressed) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control CPU 31a inputs the detection signal input from the effect operation means. Thus, the timing at which the effect operating means is operated may be detected. Then, the effect control CPU 31a may fast-forward the effect contents of the symbol variation game when the effect operation means is operated. When fast-forwarding is performed when an operation is performed, the player can be given a sense of operation. For this reason, it is possible to cause the player to actively operate the operation means for effect, and the interest of the game is improved. In this case, fast-forwarding is performed based on the image display data even if the effect operating means is not operated.

  In the above embodiment, the selection rates of the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 and the selection rates of the variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33 may be varied depending on the gaming state. For example, the selectivity may be changed between a normal state where the probability variation state is not given and a probability variation state. Further, the selection rate may be changed between a variable state where the winning probability to the start winning opening 19 is high and a non-variable state. In this case, it is desirable that the variation pattern to be fast-forwarded is easily determined when the variable state is given.

  In the above embodiment, the selection rate of each of the variation patterns P1 to P3, P21 to P23 and the variation patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33 are selected according to the number of times of determination of the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 serving as a reference. The selectivity may be varied. For example, when the number of determinations of the reference variation patterns P1 to P3, P21 to P23 is small, the selection rate of the reference variation patterns P1 to P3, P21 to P23 is increased, and the variation patterns P4 to P13 that are fast-forwarded are used. , P24 to P33 may be lowered. As a result, when the number of determinations of the reference variation patterns P1 to P3, P21 to P23 is small, the selection rate of the reference variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 is increased, and By making it easy to execute the symbol variation game, the player can be made to recognize the contents of the effects based on the variation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 serving as a reference. On the other hand, when many fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 serving as the reference are not executed, that is, when it is considered that the content of the effect is not recognized by the player, the fluctuation pattern P4 to be fast-forwarded. By reducing the selection rates of .about.P13 and P24.about.P33, it is possible to prevent fast-forwarding at a stage where it is difficult for the player to predict the effect contents.

  Further, when the number of determinations of the reference variation patterns P1 to P3, P21 to P23 is large, the selection rate of the reference variation patterns P1 to P3, P21 to P23 is lowered, and the variation patterns P4 to P13 that are fast-forwarded are used. , P24 to P33 may be increased. As a result, the symbol change game based on the fast-forwarded change patterns P4 to P13 and P24 to P33 is executed while preventing the symbol change game based on the reference change patterns P1 to P3 and P21 to P23 from being executed. It becomes easy. For this reason, the opportunity to fast-forward increases, and it is less likely to wait for a player who has played a game for a long time. In addition, game efficiency is improved. Note that the number of determinations is set in consideration of the selection rate of the reference variation pattern. In addition, the number of times of determination is a predetermined period, for example, a period from a big hit game to the next big hit game, a period that is arbitrarily set such as while a variable state is given, while a probable change state is given, etc. Are counted.

  In the above embodiment, if the number of stages of reach production is the same, even if the symbol variation game is executed by fast-forwarding, it has the same jackpot reliability as when the symbol variation game is executed without fast-forwarding It was. As another example, even if the number of stages of reach production is the same, when the symbol variation game is executed by fast-forwarding, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the symbol variation game is executed without fast-forwarding. You may do it. In this case, among the fast-forwarding variation patterns, the determination rate of the variation pattern that is out of place is lowered, while the determination rate of the variation pattern that is a big hit is increased, or either one may be performed. The big hit reliability varies depending on the presence or absence of fast-forwarding. Therefore, when fast-forwarding is performed, the player can be impacted and attracted more attention. In addition, the game result can be displayed quickly in correspondence with the desire of the player who wants to know the result quickly.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the second effect pattern is determined, the effect control means, based on the second effect pattern, within the effect time specified by the second effect pattern, the first effect pattern after running in the normal manner to a predetermined fast-forward start time from the start of the symbol variation game effect contents specified by, that is configured to execute the subsequent effect contents in fast forward.

(B) As the second effect pattern, a plurality of types of patterns having different effect times are prepared, and when the second effect pattern is determined, the effect control means sets the second effect pattern as the second effect pattern. On the basis of the effect time specified by the second effect pattern, the fast-forward start specified by the second effect pattern is started from the start of the game of the symbol variation game of the effect content specified by the first effect pattern. after running in a normal manner up to the point is configured so as to execute the subsequent effect contents in fast forward, fast forward at the start, Ru different for each type of the second effect pattern determined.

(C) As the second effect pattern, a plurality of types of patterns having different effect times are prepared, and when the second effect pattern is determined, the effect control means sets the second effect pattern as the second effect pattern. The fast-forward start time specified by the second effect pattern from the start of the symbol variation game of the effect content specified by the first effect pattern within the effect time specified by the second effect pattern Until the end of the fast-forwarding specified by the second effect pattern, and then the symbol variation with the effect content of the normal mode until the symbol variation game is finished. It is configured to execute a game, fast forward start time and fast forward end is Ru different respectively for each second type of effect pattern determined.

  (2) The production content specified by the first production pattern includes a reach production in which the production content develops in a plurality of stages. A gaming machine described in the technical idea (c), characterized in that it is a point of time when it develops into

  (E) The jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot, and the jackpot reliability of the first effect pattern is the first effect pattern when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative Is the value obtained by dividing the appearance rate of the first effect pattern by the overall appearance rate, and the jackpot reliability of the second effect pattern is the second effect pattern when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the appearance rate is a value obtained by dividing the appearance rate by the overall appearance rate of the second performance pattern.

  (F) The determination rate of the first effect pattern and the determination rate of the second effect pattern are made different according to the gaming state or the number of times of determination of the first effect pattern. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  (G) When the number of times of determining the first effect pattern is small, the determination rate of the first effect pattern is increased and the determination rate of the second effect pattern is decreased, while the determination of the first effect pattern is performed. When the number of times is large, the determination rate of the first production pattern is lowered and the decision rate of the second production pattern is increased. The gaming machine described.

  (H) The effect content that the effect control means fast-forwards based on the second effect pattern is the same effect content as the notice effect having a high appearance rate in the notice effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

  (R) The effect content that the effect control means fast-forwards based on the second effect pattern is an effect content having a high appearance rate among effect contents that can be executed in the symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by:

(Nu) Reach production includes development of production contents in multiple stages,
The effect content that the effect control means fast-forwards based on the second effect pattern is an effect content at a stage where the appearance rate is high by overlapping in a plurality of reach effects. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

  GH ... image display unit, 11 ... production display device, 12 ... special figure display device, 13 ... special figure reservation storage display device, 19 ... start winning opening, 24 ... large winning opening, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b... Main control ROM, 30c... Main control RAM, 31 .. production control board, 31a .. production control CPU, 31b .. production control ROM, 31c.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols,
Effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern for specifying the effect content and effect time of the symbol variation game;
Based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means, the effect control means for executing the symbol variation game,
The production pattern includes at least a first production pattern in which production content and production time are determined in advance, and a second production pattern with a production time shorter than the first production pattern,
The production control means includes
When the first effect pattern is determined, the design variation of the effect content specified by the first effect pattern within the effect time specified by the first effect pattern based on the first effect pattern. While running the game in the normal manner,
When the second effect pattern is determined, the design variation of the effect content specified by the first effect pattern within the effect time specified by the second effect pattern based on the second effect pattern. After the game is executed in a normal manner from the start of the game to a predetermined fast-forward start time, the subsequent production contents are executed in a fast-forward until a predetermined fast-forward end time, and thereafter until the symbol variation game is ended It is configured to run the symbol variation game with the contents of the aspect,
A gaming machine characterized in that the jackpot reliability in the symbol variation game based on the first performance pattern is the same as the jackpot reliability in the symbol variation game based on the second performance pattern .