JP6422914B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols is performed, and as a result, when an advantageous condition is satisfied, an advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated. In addition, by performing an effect indicating the degree of expectation that the advantageous state will be generated, the feeling of expectation for the occurrence of the advantageous state is raised.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a game in which stage effects are displayed in stages in accordance with a predetermined order. The greater the number of stages of the effect image to be produced, the higher the degree of expectation that an advantageous state will occur.

JP 2005-118416 A

  However, in such a game machine, although various effects such as stage effects are executed, there is little diversity in the effect modes of various effects, and it is hoped that the entertainment effect for the game will be improved by further improving the effect of the effects. It is rare.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game that varies symbols, and includes image display means for displaying an effect image, the image display means being stepwise during the symbol variation game period. It has a specific display area for displaying the phase images related to stage effect that takes place, if the number of steps of the step effect is shifted to the number of the final stage, in the image display means, to stage effect of the final step number The specific stage image is displayed in a size larger than half of the specific display area, and the predetermined stage image related to the stage effect of the stage number before the final stage number is the specific stage image in the specific display area. The gist is that it is displayed in part or all of the display area where is not displayed.

For the gaming machine, when the number of stages of the stage effects shifts from a predetermined number of stages to the final number of stages, in the image display means, the stage images related to the stage effects of the predetermined number of stages are from half of the specific display area. The size may be reduced from a large size to less than half of the specific display area, and the specific stage image may be displayed in part or all of the display area where the specific stage image is not displayed.

Regarding the gaming machine, each stage effect of each number of stages is classified into one of a plurality of types of effects that can specify the degree of advantage , and the stage image is an image that can specify the stage type of stage effect. It is good also as composition which is.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The figure which shows a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows transition of production mode. The figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a stage production. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a stage production. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(g) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a stage production. The figure which shows prefetch command setting processing. The figure which shows a continuous production | presentation determination process. The figure which shows the last stage number of stage production, and the last production type. The figure which shows the transition of the stage number of a stage production. The figure which shows transition of the production type of a stage production. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decorative lamp LA and a speaker SP.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game, first symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, first symbol) are displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, the simple game “first variation game” refers to a variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 11.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (design variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, second symbol) are displayed by variation is performed. In the following description, when the “second variation game” is simply indicated, it indicates a variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12. The first variation game and the second variation game are not executed simultaneously.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed as the variable game ends. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result) and a missed symbol that can recognize a miss (a missed display result). When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a big hit game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having a display area GH for displaying effect images. In the effect display device 16, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game is started, the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, there is a case where the reach symbol combination is formed before the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed, and a reach state is formed. As the reach symbol combination, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are temporarily stopped as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the book) In the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, a symbol combination corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is confirmed and stopped. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are displayed in a definite stop state, the special symbol display devices 16 and 12 are also displayed in a definite stop state. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination for the jackpot is defined as a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same type, and the symbol combination in which the ornament symbols in all the rows are not in the same type as the out-of-line symbol combinations. Has been.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, it is possible for the player to recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 16 in a fixed stop display.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning port 21a through which a game ball can enter. The first start winning device 21 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 21a. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning device 22 having a second start winning port 22a through which a game ball can enter. The second start winning device 22 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The second start winning device 22 is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (ordinary electric accessory) that opens and closes the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 2). The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 22a (a ball entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (a ball entry is permitted). Operate. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning device 23 having a large winning port 23a through which a game ball can be inserted. The big winning device 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls is given.

  The big prize device 23 is provided with a big prize opening door 23b that opens and closes the big prize opening 23a by operating the big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 2). The grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). Operate. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  When a big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23b is operated in an open state according to the kind of the big hit game given, the big prize opening 23a is opened, and a game ball enters the big prize opening 23a. Is acceptable. For this reason, when the big hit game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  A first hold display device 13 is provided on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 displays the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 13 has the start condition for the first variation game established by the game ball entering the first start prize opening 21a, while the execution condition for the first variation game is not yet established. The number of first variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called first start pending memory number (hereinafter referred to as the first pending memory number) is displayed.

  A second hold display device 14 is provided in the game board YB. The second hold display device 14 displays the number of second variable games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 14 has the start condition for the second variation game established by the game ball entering the second start prize opening 22a, while the execution condition for the second variation game is not yet established. The number of second variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called second start-up storage number (hereinafter referred to as the second reservation storage number) is displayed.

  A normal symbol display device 15 is provided on the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed. In the following description, the simple symbol “normal” indicates a normal symbol, and the simple “general game” indicates a normal symbol variation game. The normal game and the floating game can be executed simultaneously.

  In the normal symbol display device 15, one general symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal lottery among a plurality of types of common symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state when the regular game is finished. There are two types of common charts: a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit, and an ordinary off-line pattern that can recognize a normal hit. When the normal winning symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a normal winning game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an operation gate 25 through which game balls can enter (pass). The operating gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for the usual game can be given.

  When the normal winning game is given, the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is operated to open, the second start winning port 22a is opened, and the game ball enters the second start winning port 22a. Is acceptable. For this reason, when a normal winning game is given, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can do.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a jackpot lottery probability variation state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The probability variation state of the jackpot lottery is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability that wins the jackpot in the jackpot lottery varies with a higher probability than the gaming state that is not the probability variation state of the jackpot lottery. In this embodiment, the probability variation state of the big hit lottery is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. In the following explanation, when the term “probability variation state” or “probability variation state” is simply indicated, it means the probability variation state of the jackpot lottery, and “non-probability variation state” or “non-probability variation state” "Indicates a gaming state that is not the probability variation state of the big hit lottery.

  The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 22a as compared to a low base state that is not a high base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the usual game, which makes the fluctuation time of the usual game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is the probability variation control of the normal lottery in which the probability of winning the normal lottery (ordinary hit probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that the normal winning lottery is won is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the opening / closing member 22b is opened based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery, and the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the one opening time longer than that in the low base state. The fourth control is control for shortening the variation time of the variation game that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the variation game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game is executed, the high base state is a so-called “fluctuation time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, the high base state is provided until a predetermined high base end condition is satisfied. Note that the high base state may be given even during the probability variation state.

  In the following description, a gaming state that is in a non-probability change state and in a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state that is in a non-probability change state and in a high base state is referred to as a “low probability high base state”. State ". A gaming state that is a probability variation state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”, and a gaming state that is a probability variation state and is a high base state is denoted as a “high probability high base state”.

  In the present embodiment, a first start winning opening 21a is provided below the effect display device 16, and the second flow on the right side of the game board YB is caused by flowing down the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB. It is easier for a game ball to enter than to flow down the road Y. For this reason, in a low base state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the first flow path X so that the game ball can enter the first start winning opening 21a. There is a tendency to fire.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, an operation gate 25, a second start winning port 22a, and a big winning port 23a are provided in order from the top. Rather than letting down the flow path X, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the operating gate 25, the second start winning opening 22a, and the big winning opening 23a. For this reason, in a high base state where a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the second flow path Y in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a. There is a tendency to fire. Even in the big hit game, there is a tendency to launch the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path Y in order to make the game ball enter the big winning opening 23a.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the end of the variable game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is continuously performed until the upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening 23a or until a predetermined time elapses. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. When the ending time ends, the jackpot game ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from among a plurality of types of big hits according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) to be decided, and the big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is It is to be granted.

Here, the specifications of the so-called pachinko gaming machine such as the jackpot probability and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, as the big hit probability, 410/65536 (about 1/160) is defined in the non-probable variation state, and 1850/65536 (approximately 1/36) is defined in the probability variation state. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is “14”. Each is defined. “9” is the maximum number of game balls that can be entered into the grand prize opening 23a in one round game, but there is no maximum number of game balls entered in one round game. In this case, “25 seconds” is defined as the maximum opening time of the grand prize winning door 23b. As the specified number of rounds in one big hit game, “4” and “16” are specified so as to correspond to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the variable game, “4” is determined with a probability of 60%, and “16” is determined with a probability of 40%.

  When the specified number of rounds is “16”, the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game, and when the number of specified rounds is “4”, the probability change state is not given after the end of the big hit game. When the probability change state is given, the assignment of the probability change state is continued until the next jackpot game is given (hereinafter referred to as “until next time”).

  When the specified number of rounds is “16”, the high base state is given until the next time after the end of the jackpot game, and when the specified number of rounds is “4”, “100 times” is set after the end of the jackpot game. A high base state is given as an upper limit.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results.

  An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as decorative symbols, backgrounds, and characters) of the effect display device 16 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 output detection signals to the main control CPU 30a. The main control board 30 is connected to each special symbol display device 11, 12, each holding display device 13, 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control CPU 30 a controls display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control board 30 is connected to the special prize opening solenoid SOL1 and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2. The main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a pattern that makes it possible to specify the time (variation time) from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern in the present embodiment can also indicate a pattern that is a base of the game effect from the start to the end of the variation game, and the content of the effect of the variation game, such as whether or not a big hit lottery is made, whether there is a reach effect, etc. Can also be identified.

  The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern that identifies a jackpot variation effect, a loss reach variation pattern that identifies a loss reach variation effect, and a loss variation pattern that identifies a loss variation effect. A plurality of types of variation patterns are defined as the big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the outliers is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The deviation variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to display the fixed symbol combination without stopping through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in the decorative symbol variation game of the effect display device 16 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is applied.

  The main control board 30 generates various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach production determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (big hit type). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining a variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a, an effect control ROM 31b, and an effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a, the effect control ROM 31b, and the effect control RAM 31c are connected. The effect control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In the effect control RAM 31c, a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is applied is stored. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as decorative symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect control board 31 and the effect display device 16 are connected. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 16 based on the effect control program. The effect control board 31 is connected to the decorative lamp LA and the speaker SP.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning prize port 21a based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. To do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The first reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than ().

  When the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold control process. In the first hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 so as to display the updated first hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random numbers related to the first variation game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a), or when the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is negative (first The main control CPU 30a does not execute the first hold control process when the upper limit number of the hold storage number has been reached.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) for the second hold memory number. The second reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a second hold control process. In the second hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 so as to display the updated second hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the second variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the second start winning opening 22a can be specified. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition for the first variation game is satisfied when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 22a), or when the determination result of the second hold memory number determination is negative (second When the upper limit number of the reserved storage number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second hold control process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, and the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, there is a second variable game whose execution is reserved). The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the special control stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value indicating that the first variation game is executed is set in the symbol variation processing flag. In this embodiment, when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the execution condition of the second variable game is not satisfied, and the first reserved memory number is larger than “0” ( That is, the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied when there is a first variation game whose execution is suspended.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a random number value related to the first variation game (a random number for hit determination, a random value for variation pattern distribution, a random value for special symbol distribution, and a random value for reach determination). Among them, the random number value related to the first variation game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order is read from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first hold display device 13 so as to display the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold memory number.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol distribution random number value to the first special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbols. To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot corresponding to the final stop symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). To do.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of the variation game. The variation pattern designation command is a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable symbol variation display. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the first variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, in the first special symbol display device. 11 display contents are controlled. The main control CPU 30a instructs the end of the variation game based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the decorative symbols in a fixed stop display.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs a win determination based on whether or not the read reach determination random number matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes related to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the deviation variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes related to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is larger than “0”, the main control CPU 30a executes the second variation game on the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set the value shown.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a random number value related to the second variation game (a random number for hit determination, a random value for variation pattern distribution, a random value for special symbol distribution, and a random value for reach determination). Among them, the random number value related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order is read from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 14 so as to display the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold memory number.

  Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the read random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description thereof is omitted. In the processing related to the second variation game, the control for the “first variation game” is read as the control for the “second variation game”, and the above “first special symbol display device 11” is targeted. The control is read as control for the “second special symbol display device 12”. By executing such special symbol start processing, when both the first variation game and the second variation game are suspended, the main control CPU 30a preferentially executes the second variation game.

  The main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the variable game that is a jackpot, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing. To do.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time in response to the start of the big hit game, and outputs an opening command instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends, and outputs to the effect control board 31 a round command for instructing the start of the round game in response to the start of each round game. The main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening 23a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 23a in a predetermined release mode until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the grand prize opening 23a to be closed, and keeps the big prize opening 23a closed until a predetermined round interval time has elapsed for each round game. maintain. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the prescribed number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time and outputs an ending command that indicates that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a assigns the probability change state to the main probability change flag when giving the probability change state based on the determined type of jackpot (special symbol type). Set the value indicating. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of applying the high base state in the main operation number flag based on the type of jackpot. The main control CPU 30a decrements the main operation count flag by “1” every time the variable game is executed, and resets the value of the main operation flag when it becomes “0”. The main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation frequency designation command for designating the value set in the main operation frequency flag to the effect control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the change control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a displays a fixed stop display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be made is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. When the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach when the outlier reach variation pattern is designated. When the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the missing symbols when a deviation variation pattern is designated.

  When the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to execute the decorative symbol change game based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. When the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, executes the decoration lamp LA and the speaker SP so as to execute an effect associated with the variation game (decorative symbol variation game). To control. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect associated with the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a, when the probability variation state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is given to the sub-probability variation flag. Set the value indicating. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the sub-probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the secondary action flag after the end of the big hit game, and sets the secondary action number flag. Set the number of operations to the value. The effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-operation count flag based on the value specified by the operation count specification command. When the value of the sub-operation count flag is “0”, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the high base state is given from the sub-operation flag.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode can be shifted after the end of each big hit game or the start of a variable game. The effect mode corresponds to the type of the background image of the effect display device 16 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player from the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games. Thus, the effect mode can be specified by displaying the background image, and indicates whether at least the high base state is given.

Here, the rendering mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into three types of effect modes MA1, MA2, and MB.

  The production modes MA1 and MA2 are production modes when in the low base state, and the production mode MB is an production mode when in the high base state. The production modes MA1 and MA2 can stay in the case where the probability variation state is not given, while the production mode MB can stay in both the case where the probability variation state is given and the case where it is not given. It is.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the transition of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described. Moreover, in FIG. 4, in order to classify | categorize several production modes, it has shown using the broken line.
As shown in FIG. 4, when in the low base state, the user stays in one of the production modes MA1 and MA2. On the other hand, when in the high base state, the player stays in the effect mode MB. Then, when various types of jackpots are won, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot is over, the effect mode can be shifted along with the start of the first variable game.

  When the jackpot is won, regardless of the type of jackpot and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the player stays in the effect mode MB. In the effect mode MB, when the high base state ends after the end of the big hit game, the effect mode MA1 is shifted to at the start of the next variable game. As described above, when the base state is the high base state, the player stays in the production mode MB, and when the provision of the high base state is completed, the production mode MA1 is entered along with the execution of the variable game.

  In the low base state, the user stays in one of the effect modes MA1 and MA2, but the effect mode transition lottery is performed in response to the start of the variable game. When staying in the production mode MA1, a transition lottery to the production mode MA2 is performed, and when staying in the production mode MA2, a lottery to transition to the production mode MA1 is performed. Then, when the transition lottery is won, the production mode is shifted from the changing game.

Here, the control related to the effect mode executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot based on the special symbol designation command in the variable game won in the jackpot lottery. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a identifies the gaming state in the variable game won in the big hit lottery based on the sub-probability change flag and the sub-action flag. Based on the identified result, the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode to be shifted to after the end of the big hit game in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays. In this embodiment, as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game, data indicating the effect mode MB is set regardless of the type of jackpot or the game state.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the effect control RAM 31c at the start of the variable game immediately after the end of the big hit game, specifies the effect mode, and various background images corresponding to the effect mode. The effect display device 16 is controlled to display an image.

  Next, the changing game start effect mode control process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described below. The change mode start effect mode control process is a process for performing a change control of the effect mode at the start of the change game. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a change mode start effect mode control process in response to an input of a change pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the value.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the provision of the high base state is ended based on the sub operation flag. When it is determined that the provision of the high base state is finished, the effect control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the effect mode MA1 in the effect mode flag and displays various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode MA1. The effect display device 16 is controlled.

  When the CPU 31a for effect control specifies that the user is staying in any of the effect modes MA1 and MA2, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery drawing of the effect mode. When the effect control CPU 31a identifies that the user is staying in the effect mode MA1, if the effect mode transition lottery is won, the data indicating the effect mode MA2 is set in the effect mode flag, and the effect mode MA2 is supported. The effect display device 16 is controlled to display various images such as a background image to be displayed. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 31a determines that the user is staying in the effect mode MA2, when the effect mode transition lottery is won, the data indicating the effect mode MA1 is set in the effect mode flag and the effect mode MA1. The effect display device 16 is controlled to display various images such as a background image corresponding to. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the execution of the variable game by the winning of the game ball to each start winning opening 21a, 22a is put on hold, the determination about the variable game is performed from various random numbers acquired by the winning. In addition, based on the result of the determination, it is possible to execute a continuous effect indicating the expected degree of jackpot (advantage). As a continuous effect in the present embodiment, a step-up effect (step effect) is executed step by step during a plurality of continuous variable games. In other words, the step-up effect is an effect that can be executed during a period of a plurality of consecutive variable games.

  Here, the step-up effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. In the following description, when simply indicating “SU effect”, it indicates the step-up effect itself, and when simply indicating “SU1 effect”, it indicates the step-up effect at the first stage, and is simply indicated as “SU1”. In this case, the first stage shall be indicated.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the SU effect, a predetermined number of steps (shown as “SU number” in the drawing) is defined as SU1 to SU5. The SU effects in the present embodiment are effects that are executed in order from the smallest number of stages to the largest. In the SU production, the big hit expectation can be shown by the final number of final stages. In particular, it is stipulated that the expected degree of big hit increases as the final stage number of the SU effect increases. For this reason, when the SU effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree is increased by continuously executing the effect. As described above, the number of stages of the SU performance includes the first stage number and the second stage number larger than the first stage number, and the second stage number has a higher degree of jackpot expectation than the first stage number. It can be said that it is the number of stages, and the first stage number can be said to be a stage number having a lower degree of big hit expectation than the second stage number. Further, the non-final stage number that is not the final stage number does not include the upper limit stage number SU5, but includes the number of stages equal to or lower than SU4. That is, the non-final stage number includes the first stage number (there is a first stage number).

  In the present embodiment, as SU1 effects, a flowering effect effect in which an effect image in which each color flower falls is displayed, and a fan falling effect effect in which an effect image in which a fan of each color falls is displayed as an SU2 effect, respectively. Has been. Further, as a SU3 effect, a first cut-in effect in which a predetermined character image is displayed with a background image of each color is used, and a second cut-in effect in which a predetermined character image is displayed as a SU4 effect is specified as a SU5 effect. Each of the third cut-in effects in which the character image is displayed is defined.

  In addition, there are a plurality of types of effects that are different effects even if the number of stages is the same. As the effect types of the SU effect in the present embodiment, there are an effect type in which an effect image based on white is displayed, an effect type in which an effect image based on red is displayed, and an effect image based on gold. There are types of effects to be displayed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effects are defined so as to correspond to all the number of stages. That is, each stage of SU effects is classified into one of a plurality of types of effects. In the following description, when “white effect type” is simply indicated, it is assumed that an effect type in which an effect image based on white is displayed. In addition, when “red effect type” is simply indicated, it indicates the effect type in which an effect image based on red is displayed, and when simply “golden effect type” is indicated, an effect image based on gold is displayed. The effect type to be displayed is shown.

  In addition, in the SU production, even if the number of stages is the same, the degree of big hit expectation can be indicated by the production type. Specifically, as the effect type of the SU effect, it is defined that the red effect type is higher in the jackpot expectation than the white effect type. In addition, as the effect type of the SU effect, the golden effect type is specified to have a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than the red effect type. That is, it can be said that there are a first effect type and a second effect type having different jackpot expectations in the effect types of the SU effect. In the present embodiment, during the execution of the SU effect, there may be a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect while continuing the number of stages.

  In the present embodiment, as the effect data for executing the SU effect, the effect data SU1A to SU1C, SU2A to SU2C, SU3A to SU3C, SU4A to SU4C, SU5A to SU5C are provided for each stage number and each effect type. is there. As a specific example, the effect data SU1A is effect data for executing the SU1 effect with a white effect type.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6A, the start timing at which the execution of the SU effect for each number of stages is defined. Execution of the SU1 effect is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 with reference to the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the execution of the variable game is started. With reference to the timing indicated by the symbol T0, the execution of the SU2 effect is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T2, the execution of the SU3 effect is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T3, and the execution of the SU4 effect is performed at the timing indicated by the symbol T4. The execution of the SU5 effect is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T5. That is, the execution start timing of the SU effect for each number of stages is defined based on the start of the variable game, and the execution of the SU effect is started in the order of the number of stages. In addition, in a variation game, when a decorative symbol is temporarily displayed as a reach symbol combination at the timing indicated by reference numeral T6, execution of the SU effect of each number of stages is started during the previous normal variation. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the SU effect is continuously executed over a plurality of continuous variation games. In particular, in the first variation game among a plurality of continuous variation games, the execution of the SU effect is started from the SU1 effect, but in the variation game other than the first, the number of stages of the previous variation game is continued. In this way, the SU effect is executed. Of the plurality of continuous variation games, the final stage number of SU effects is executed at least in the final variation game. In other words, in a non-final variation game that is not the last among a plurality of consecutive variation games, when the transition of the number of stages of SU performance is interrupted by the number of non-final phases, execution of the subsequent variation game is started. Later, the transition of the stage number of the SU effect will resume from the non-final stage number.

  In addition, in the first variation game among a plurality of continuous variation games, the execution of the SU effect is started with the white effect type, but in the variation game other than the first, the effect type of the previous variation game is set. The SU effect will be executed so as to continue. Then, the SU effect is executed with the final effect type in at least the last variable game among a plurality of continuous variable games. In other words, in a non-final variation game that is not the last among a plurality of consecutive variation games, when a variation effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed with the same number of stages, the next variation game is started. Later, the same stage number of SU effects will be executed with the changed effect type.

  As a specific example, a case where a SU effect is executed in three consecutive variation games will be described. The first variation game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10. Then, the SU1 effect is executed with the white effect type at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11. The timing indicated by the symbol T11 is the timing indicated by the symbol T1 in the first variation game. Then, the first variation game ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T20. In this case, the SU1 effect is continuously executed with the white effect type from the timing indicated by the symbol T11 to the timing indicated by the symbol T20.

  Next, the second variation game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T20, and the SU1 effect is continuously executed with the white effect type from the timing indicated by the symbol T20 to the timing indicated by the symbol T22. Then, the SU2 effect is executed with the white effect type at the timing indicated by the symbol T22. The timing indicated by the symbol T22 is the timing indicated by the symbol T2 in the second variation game.

  In addition, a change effect in which the white effect type SU2 effect is changed to the red effect type SU2 effect is executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T27 to the timing indicated by the symbol T28. Then, the second variation game ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T30. In this case, the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the red effect type from the timing indicated by the symbol T28 to the timing indicated by the symbol T30. If the timings indicated by reference signs T27 and T28 are later than the timing indicated by reference sign T2 in the second variation game, the timings indicated by reference sign T3 and T5 are the same as the timing indicated by reference sign T3. Even after the timing shown, it may be after the timing shown by the symbol T5.

  Next, the third variation game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T30, and the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the red effect type from the timing indicated by the symbol T30 to the timing indicated by the symbol T33. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T33, the SU3 effect is executed with the red effect type. The timing indicated by the symbol T33 is the timing indicated by the symbol T3 in the third variation game.

  Subsequently, the SU4 effect is executed with the red effect type at the timing indicated by reference numeral T34. The timing indicated by the symbol T34 is the timing indicated by the symbol T4 in the third variation game. Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T36, the reach effect is executed in the third variation game. In this case, the SU4 effect is continuously executed with the red effect type from the timing indicated by the symbol T34 to the timing indicated by the symbol T36.

  As described above, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted at the number of non-final stages during the period of the non-final game among a plurality of games, and the next and subsequent games are started. After that, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed. In particular, in this case, the SU effect is executed with a non-final number of stages until the transition of the SU effect is interrupted and resumed. The number of non-final stages here is a relatively small number of stages (first stage number) such as SU1 or SU2, and the transition of the number of stages of SU performance is interrupted at such a relatively small number of stages. The Rukoto.

  Further, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted by the non-final number of stages, and a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect that is the same number of stages may be executed. In this case, in the effect display device 16, after the next variation game is started, the SU effect of the same number of stages is executed with the changed effect type.

  Next, an example of an image displayed on the effect display device 16 when a continuous effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, a specific example in which a SU effect as a continuous effect is executed in three consecutive fluctuation games is given.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. As shown in FIG. 7B, when the first variation game is started, the decorative symbol variation display is started. . And as shown in FIG.7 (c), the flower fall effect which the effect image in which a white flower falls is displayed is performed. This flower fall effect is a SU1 effect executed with a white effect type. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the decorative symbols are confirmed and stopped and the first variation game is ended. In this case, the SU1 effect is continuously executed with the white effect type.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7E, when the second variation game is started, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, the SU1 effect is continuously executed with the white effect type. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), the execution of the SU1 effect with the white effect type ends, and the fan falling effect is displayed in which the effect image in which the white fan falls is displayed. This fan falling effect is a SU2 effect executed in a white effect type.

  Further, when the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the white effect type, as shown in FIG. 7G, a change effect in which the white fan changes to a red fan may be executed. This folding fan effect is a SU2 effect executed with a red effect type. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, and the second variation game is ended. In this case, the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the red effect type.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the third variation game is started, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the red effect type. And as shown in FIG.8 (b), the change effect which a red fan changes into a golden fan may be performed. This folding fan effect is a SU2 effect executed with a golden effect type.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8C, a first cut-in effect is displayed in which a character image simulating a panda is displayed with a golden background image. This first cut-in effect is a SU3 effect that is executed with a golden effect type. In the first cut-in effect, the boundary image BL3 moves from the upper side to the lower side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the third stage display area GH3 in which the effect image of the first cut-in effect is displayed is enlarged. To do. This third stage display area GH3 is a display area larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. Further, in the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the gold effect type in the display regions other than the third stage display region GH3.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, a second cut-in effect is displayed in which a character image simulating a rabbit with a golden background image is displayed. This second cut-in effect is a SU4 effect that is executed with a golden effect type. In the second cut-in effect, the boundary image BL4 moves from the right side to the left side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the fourth stage display area GH4 in which the effect image of the second cut-in effect is displayed. Expands. This fourth stage display area GH4 is a display area larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16.

  In this case, the boundary image BL3 moves from the lower side to the upper side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the third stage display area GH3 in which the effect image of the first cut-in effect is displayed is reduced. This third stage display area GH3 is a display area of less than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. Further, the effect image displayed in the reduced third stage display area GH3 is a gold effect type, and it is possible to specify that the SU3 effect is executed with the gold effect type. Further, in the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the golden effect type in the display areas other than the third stage display area GH3 and the fourth stage display area GH4.

  And as shown in FIG.8 (e), the 3rd cut-in effect in which the character image which imitated the mouse | mouth with the golden background image is displayed. This third cut-in effect is a SU5 effect that is executed with a golden effect type. In the third cut-in effect, the boundary image BL5 moves from the lower side to the upper side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the fifth stage display area GH5 in which the effect image of the third cut-in effect is displayed. Expands. The fifth stage display area GH5 is a display area larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16.

  In this case, the boundary image BL4 moves from the left side to the right side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the fourth stage display area GH4 in which the effect image of the second cut-in effect is displayed is reduced. To do. The fourth stage display area GH4 is a display area less than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. Further, the effect image displayed in the reduced fourth stage display area GH4 is a gold effect type, and it is possible to specify that the SU4 effect is executed with the gold effect type. In addition, in the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the SU2 effect is continued with the golden effect type in the display areas other than the third stage display area GH3, the fourth stage display area GH4, and the fifth stage display area GH5. It is running.

  In the present embodiment, the first to third cut-in images are moving images. Therefore, when the third stage display area GH3 is enlarged so as to be larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display apparatus 16, the third stage display area GH3 is less than half of the display area GH of the effect display apparatus 16. Thus, the effect image of the first cut-in effect is displayed in a display mode that is different from that when the image is reduced. That is, in the effect display device 16, the effect image of the first cut-in effect is displayed with different display contents before and after the stage number of the SU effect shifts from SU3 to SU4. Further, when the fourth stage display area GH4 is enlarged so as to be larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display apparatus 16, the fourth stage display area GH4 is less than half of the display area GH of the effect display apparatus 16. The effect image of the second cut-in effect is displayed in a display mode that is different from that when the image is reduced. That is, in the effect display device 16, the effect image of the second cut-in effect is displayed with different display contents before and after the stage number of the SU effect shifts from SU4 to SU5.

  Thus, when the stage number of the SU effect shifts to SU4, the effect image of the SU4 effect is displayed on the effect display device 16 in a size larger than half the display area GH of the effect display device 16. In the effect display device 16, the effect image of the SU3 effect, which is the number of stages before the SU4 effect, is reduced from a size larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16 to a size less than half, and the SU4 effect. Are displayed in a part of the display area where the effect image is not displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect image displayed in each stage of the SU effect corresponds to a stage image that can specify the number of stages and the effect type of the SU effect, and an effect for displaying the effect image of the SU effect. The display area GH of the display device 16 corresponds to a specific display area. Further, any one of SU3 to SU5 corresponds to the specific number of stages, and among these, the final number of stages corresponds to the final number of stages. Any of the effect images of the SU3 effect to the SU5 effect corresponds to the specific stage image. In addition, the number of stages before the specific number of stages corresponds to the predetermined number of stages, and the stage image having the predetermined number of stages corresponds to the predetermined stage image.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, the decorative symbols are displayed as a definite stop combination as a jackpot symbol combination as shown in FIG. 8 (g). The third variation game will end.

As shown in FIG. 9, in each cut-in effect, various effect images are displayed in different display modes depending on the effect mode in which the user is staying.
As shown in FIG. 9A, during the stay in the effect mode MA1, in the first cut-in effect as the SU3 effect, the boundary image BL3 moves downward from above the display area GH of the effect display device 16. The third stage display area GH3 is enlarged.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, during the stay in the effect mode MA1, in the second cut-in effect as the SU4 effect, the boundary image BL4 moves from the right side to the left side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. In addition, the fourth stage display area GH4 is enlarged. Further, the boundary image BL3 moves from the lower side to the upper side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the third stage display area GH3 is reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, while staying in the effect mode MA1, in the third cut-in effect as the SU5 effect, the boundary image BL5 moves upward from below the display area GH of the effect display device 16. The fifth stage display area GH5 is enlarged. Further, the boundary image BL4 moves from the left side to the right side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the fourth stage display area GH4 is reduced.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9D, during the stay in the production mode MA2, in the first cut-in production as the SU3 production, the boundary from the left side of the display area GH of the production display device 16 toward the right side. As the image BL3 moves, the third stage display area GH3 expands.

  As shown in FIG. 9E, during the stay in the effect mode MA2, in the second cut-in effect as the SU4 effect, the boundary image BL4 moves from the upper side to the lower side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. The fourth stage display area GH4 is enlarged. Further, the boundary image BL3 moves from the right side to the left side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the third stage display area GH3 is reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 9F, in the effect mode MA2, in the third cut-in effect as the SU5 effect, the boundary image BL5 moves from the right side to the left side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. The fifth stage display area GH5 is enlarged. Further, the boundary image BL4 moves from the lower side to the upper side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the fourth stage display area GH4 is reduced.

  In this way, in the effect display device 16, each of the stage display areas GH3 to GH5 has a direction (reverse direction) in which the enlargement direction and the reduction direction are different depending on the number of stages and the effect mode that is staying (controlled). The effect image is displayed in a different display area. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 16 that executes such a SU effect corresponds to a stage effect executing means, an effect executing means, and an image display means.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described. This prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. In addition, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the special symbol input process is finished, triggered by the winning of a game ball in each of the start winning ports 21a and 22a in a state where the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit. This pre-read command setting process determines whether or not the various random numbers acquired in the special symbol input process with the winnings of the respective start winning ports 21a and 22a match a predetermined determination value of the variable game corresponding to the winning. This is a process for determining (in advance) before execution.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the restriction condition is satisfied, such as when the number of reserved memories is the upper limit value or when a big hit game is being played (step S101). . If the determination result is affirmative (the restriction condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If this determination result is negative (regulation conditions are not satisfied), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control CPU 30a refers to various random numbers acquired with winning of the start winning ports 21a and 22a. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 30c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a is the type of the variation game to be executed (whether the variation game is the first variation game or the second variation game) in response to the winning of the game ball in each start winning opening 21a, 22a. And the number of reserved memories.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for winning determination acquired with the winning of each start winning opening 21a, 22a, and specifies whether or not the value of the random number for winning determination coincides with the jackpot determination value. To do. In particular, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the read hit determination random number value matches the common jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, or matches the high probability dedicated jackpot determination value, or matches the jackpot determination value. Specify whether or not. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in the probability change state, or matches the jackpot determination value only when the probability change state. Regardless of whether it is in a state or not, it is specified whether it does not coincide with the jackpot determination value.

  Also, the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol distribution random number value acquired with winning of each start winning opening 21a, 22a, and the type of jackpot when the jackpot is reached based on the read value Is identified.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads out the reach determination random number value acquired with the winning of each start winning opening 21a, 22a, and the reach state is formed when there is a loss based on the read value. Specify whether or not. In the present embodiment, since the same reach determination value is defined regardless of the number of reserved memories, it is not a configuration in which it is not determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the variable game is started. .

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, the look-ahead command includes the type of the variable game to be executed, the number of stored memories, whether or not to win the big hit lottery according to whether or not it is in a promiscuous state, the type of big hit in the case of a big win In this case, the command can specify whether or not the reach state is formed.

  In other words, when a game ball is won at each start winning opening 21a, 22a, various random numbers obtained by the winning are referred to before the start of the variable game based on the winning, and the referred result can be specified. A prefetch command is determined (generated). By such a prefetch command, it is possible to specify the type of the variable game to be executed, the current number of reserved memories, whether or not it will be a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not it will result in a loss reach fluctuation.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a outputs the prefetch command set in the main control RAM 30c in step S103 to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. . In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command is output, a hold designation command is output before that.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the continuous effect determination process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. This continuous production determination process is a process for performing control related to the continuous production triggered by the winning of the game ball in each start winning opening 21a, 22a. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch command and a hold designation command are input (step S201). When this determination result is negative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command have not been input), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous effect determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command are input), the effect control CPU 31a specifies the number of hold memories from the prefetch command, and prefetches corresponding to the hold memory number. The command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S202. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the input order of the prefetch command for each variable game because the number of reserved memories is specified by the prefetch command.

  In step S202, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a restriction condition is satisfied. When the determination result is affirmative (the restriction condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect determination process. If this determination result is negative (regulation conditions are not satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S203.

  As an example of the regulation condition in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the running flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and determines that the SU effect as the continuous effect is being executed. In this case, it is determined that the regulation condition is satisfied. This in-execution flag is information indicating whether or not a SU effect as a continuous effect is being executed. In addition, when the prefetch command is input, the production control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when it is determined that the prefetch command corresponding to the variable game that is already suspended is a big hit. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when the predetermined number of times the game is fluctuating after the provision of the high base state is completed. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when the high base state is set. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command is “1”.

  In step S203, the effect control CPU 31a executes a continuous effect lottery process for determining whether or not the SU effect is to be executed as a continuous effect based on the input prefetch command. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the SU effect before (in advance) the execution of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command, based on the prefetch command. The effect control CPU 31a that executes such processing corresponds to effect determination means.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the continuous effect lottery has been won (step S204). When this determination result is negative (no win in the continuous effect lottery), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous effect determination process without executing step S205. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (winning in the continuous effect lottery), the effect control CPU 31a provides information indicating the determination result such as executing the SU effect or information indicating the effect contents of the SU effect. The control RAM 31c is set (step S205). Further, when the effect control CPU 31a executes the SU effect, the SU effect is being executed. Therefore, the in-execution flag is set valid, and the continuous effect determination process ends. The effect control CPU 31a sets the in-execution flag to invalid when the execution of the SU effect ends.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the continuous effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for causing the effect display device 16 to display an effect image for executing the SU effect based on the information related to the SU effect. In particular, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the SU effect is to be executed in response to the input of the prefetch command, the next variation pattern designation command is input, and the SU effect is performed in a plurality of variation games continued from the next variation game. Will be executed. Further, when the number of reserved memories designated by the prefetch command is “1”, the continuous effect is not executed. For this reason, this continuous production is started (in advance) before the changing game corresponding to the prefetch command. In addition, when performing the SU effects of SU3 to SU5, the effect control CPU 31a executes the SU effect in a display mode corresponding to the controlled effect mode based on the value set in the effect mode flag. The effect display device 16 is controlled to display the effect image. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a for executing the SU effect corresponds to the effect control means.

Here, the continuous effect lottery process will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the SU effect as the continuous effect based on the input prefetch command. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the SU effect is executed at a higher rate when the prefetch command that is a big hit is input than when the prefetch command that is a loss is input. That is, the big hit expectation can be shown by executing the SU effect.

  In addition, when the prefetch command that is a big hit is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the SU effect is to be executed at a higher rate when the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command is larger than when it is smaller. As a specific example, when the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command that is a big hit is “4”, the effect control CPU 31a has a higher ratio than when the number of reserved memories is “3”. It is determined that the SU effect is executed. In other words, the big hit expectation can be indicated by the number of fluctuating games in which the SU effects are continuously executed. When the number of fluctuating games in which the SU effects are continuously executed is large, the big hit is more than in the case of a small number. Expectation increases.

  Then, when it is determined that the SU effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the final stage number and the final effect type of the SU effect as the continuous effect based on the prefetch command, and a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. To remember.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when a prefetch command that causes a big hit fluctuation is input, one of SU2 to SU5 is determined as the final stage number of the SU effect. When a look-ahead command that causes a loss reach fluctuation is input, one of SU2 to SU4 is determined as the final stage number of the SU effect. When a prefetch command that causes a deviation fluctuation is input, one of SU1 to SU3 is determined as the final stage number of the SU effect.

  As described above, when the final stage number is SU1, that is, the SU1 effect is executed, but the transition to the SU2 effect is not performed, so that it is definitely notified that the deviation is changed. In addition, when the final stage number is SU4 and SU5, that is, by shifting to the SU4 effect after the SU3 effect is executed, it is definitely notified that either the big hit fluctuation or the deviation reach fluctuation will occur. . In addition, when the final stage number is SU5, that is, when the SU4 effect is executed after the SU4 effect is executed, it is definitely notified that the big hit fluctuation will occur.

  In addition, when a prefetch command that causes a big hit fluctuation is input, one of white, red, and gold effect types is determined as the final effect type of the SU effect. When a look-ahead command that causes a loss reach fluctuation is input, one of white and red effect types is determined as the final effect type of the SU effect. When a prefetch command that causes deviation variation is input, the white effect type is determined as the final effect type of the SU effect.

  As described above, when the final effect type is the golden effect type, that is, the change effect that is changed to the golden effect type is executed, it is definitely notified that the big hit variation is caused. In addition, when the final effect type is a red effect type, that is, a change effect that is changed to a red effect type is executed, it is definitely notified that either a big hit fluctuation or an outlier reach fluctuation will occur. It becomes.

  Then, when the final stage number and final production type of the SU effect are determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines a stage number transition pattern indicating a transition mode of the stage number of the SU effect and stores it in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. To do. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so as to shift the number of stages of the SU effect in a transition mode based on the determined number of stages transition pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the production control ROM 31b stores the reserved storage number, the final stage number, and the stage number transition pattern designated by the pre-read command. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines a stage number transition pattern corresponding to the reserved memory number and the final stage number based on the reserved memory number and the final stage number specified by the prefetch command.

  For example, when the number of reserved storages specified by the prefetch command is “3” and the final stage number is SU5, the effect control CPU 31a selects one of the stage number transition patterns among the stage number transition patterns DP350 to DP352. Determined by lottery. When the stage number transition pattern DP351 is determined, the SU1 effect is executed in the first variation game, and the transition of the stage number of the SU effect is interrupted in the SU1 effect. After the SU1 effect is executed in the second variation game, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed, the SU2 effect is executed, and the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted in the SU2 effect. After the SU2 effect is executed in the third variation game, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed, and the SU3 effect, the SU4 effect, and the SU5 effect are executed. In this case, in the first and second variation games, which are non-final variation games, the transition of the number of steps of SU production is interrupted at the non-final number of steps SU1 and SU2. The transition of the number of stages will resume.

  In the present embodiment, the stage number transition pattern in which the SU effects of SU3 to SU5 are executed in the non-final variable game is not defined, and the SU effects of SU3 to SU5 are executed in the final variable game. A number transfer pattern is defined. That is, when the final stage number is from SU3 to SU5, that is, after the SU2 effect is executed, the transition to the SU3 effect is made, so that the final variation game is definitely notified.

  In addition, when the final stage number and final effect type of the SU effect are determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines an effect type change pattern indicating a change mode of the effect type of the SU effect and stores it in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. To do. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so as to change the effect type of the SU effect in a change mode based on the determined effect type change pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the production control ROM 31b stores the number of reserved memories designated by the prefetch command, the final production type, and the production type change pattern so as to correspond to each other. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines an effect type change pattern corresponding to the reserved memory number and the final effect type based on the reserved memory number and the final effect type specified by the prefetch command.

  For example, when the reserved storage number specified by the pre-read command is “3” and the final effect type is a gold effect type, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of stages of any of the effect type change patterns SP330 to SP335. The transition pattern is determined by lottery. When the effect type change pattern SP331 is determined, the SU effect is executed with the white effect type in the first variation game. After the SU effect is executed with the white effect type in the second variation game, the change effect that changes the white effect type to the red effect type is executed, and the SU effect is executed with the red effect type. After the SU effect is executed with the red effect type in the third variation game, a change effect is executed to change the red effect type to the golden effect type, and the SU effect is executed with the golden effect type. In this case, a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed in the first and second change games that are non-final change games, and the SU effect of the changed effect type is executed in the next change game. The Rukoto.

  In the present embodiment, when the stage number transition pattern DP351 and the effect type change pattern SP331 are determined, the SU1 effect of the white effect type is executed in the first variation game, and the number of stages of the SU effect is the SU1 effect. The migration is interrupted. After the SU1 effect of the white effect type is executed in the second variation game, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed, the SU2 effect of the white effect type is executed, and the red effect type changes to the SU2 effect. The change effect to be executed is executed, and the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted by the SU2 effect. After the red effect type SU2 effect is executed in the third variation game, a change effect that changes to the SU3 effect with the golden effect type is executed, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed, and the golden effect type The SU3 effect, the SU4 effect, and the SU5 effect are executed.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a interrupts the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect at the non-final stage number during the non-final variable game period among the plurality of variable games, and the next and subsequent variable games start. After that, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed. In particular, in this case, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the SU effect to be executed with a non-final number of stages until the transition of the SU effect is interrupted and resumed. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a may interrupt the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect at a non-final number of stages and may execute a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect that is the same number of stages. In this case, after the next variation game is started, the effect control CPU 31a executes the same number of steps of the SU effect with the changed effect type. Further, in the effect display device 16, the number of stages of the SU effect is shifted in the determined transition mode, and the effect type of the SU effect is changed in the determined change mode. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that determines the transition mode of the number of stages of the SU effect corresponds to the transition mode determination means. Further, the effect control CPU 31a that determines the change mode of the effect type of the SU effect corresponds to the change mode determining means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a SU effect is executed during a period of a plurality of consecutive variable games, even if the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted, the SU effect is performed after the next and subsequent variable games are started. The expectation that the transition of the number of stages will be resumed can be raised, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (2) Even if the transition of the number of stages of the SU performance is interrupted at the number of stages where the degree of expectation of jackpot is low, the transition of the number of stages of the SU performance is resumed after the next variable game starts. The expectation can be raised and the interest for games can be improved.

(3) Also, an effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed. For this reason, attention can also be paid to the effect type of the SU effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.
(4) Even when the effect of changing the effect type of the SU effect is executed, after the next variation game is started, the expectation that the SU effect will be executed with the changed effect type is enhanced. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (5) An effect of changing the effect type of the SU effect from an effect type having a low jackpot expectation level to an effect type having a high jackpot expectation level is executed. For this reason, even if the effect type of the SU effect is an effect type with a low jackpot expectation level, the expectation for changing to an effect type with a high jackpot expectation level can be raised, and the next variable game starts. After that, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the SU effect will be executed with the changed effect type, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (6) When the transition of the stage number of the SU effect is interrupted at the non-final stage number during the non-final variable game period and the transition of the stage number of the SU effect is resumed after the next and subsequent variable games are started The SU effect is executed with a non-final number of stages until the transition of the SU effect is interrupted and resumed. For this reason, in a state where the SU effect is continuously executed with the non-final number of stages, the expectation for the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect to be resumed after the next variable game is started is also enhanced. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (7) In addition, in the state where the SU effect is continuously executed with the number of non-final stages, there is a sense of expectation that the SU effect will be executed with the changed effect type after the next variable game is started. It can be raised and the interest in games can be improved.

  (8) When the number of fluctuating games in which SU effects are continuously executed is large, the big hit expectation is higher than when the number is small. For this reason, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect after the start of the next and subsequent variable games is started in accordance with the expectation that the SU effect will be continuously executed during the subsequent and subsequent variable games. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that will be resumed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (9) In addition, in order to enhance the expectation that the SU effect will be continuously executed during the next variable game period, the SU with the changed effect type after the next variable game is started. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the performance will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (10) Conventionally, when the number of stages of the SU effect has shifted, for example, the SU effect before the transition cannot be recognized, or it may be difficult to say that the SU effect after the transition is noticed significantly. It is desired to improve the interest of the game by further improving the effect of the image display mode related to the SU effect before and after. Therefore, when the number of stages of the SU effect shifts to the specific number of stages, the effect image of the SU effect of the specific number of stages is displayed in a size larger than half of the display area GH for displaying the effect image related to the SU effect. On the other hand, the effect image related to the SU effect of the number of steps before the specific number of steps is displayed in a part of the display area where the effect image of the SU effect of the specific number of steps is not displayed. For this reason, even if the number of stages of the SU effect has shifted to the specific number of stages, the effect image of the SU effect of the specific number of stages can be noted, while the number of SUs of the number of stages before the specific number of stages can be noticed. The effect image of the effect can also be recognized, the SU effect and the number of stages can be easily recognized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (11) When the stage number of the SU effect shifts from the first stage number to the second stage number, the effect image of the first stage SU effect is reduced from a size larger than half of the display area GH to a size less than half. Thus, the effect image of the second stage number of SU effects is displayed in a part of the display area where it is not displayed. For this reason, in the first stage number of SU effects, the stage image related to the first stage number of SU effects can be noticed, while the number of stages of the SU effect changes from the first stage number to the second stage number. Thus, the effect image of the first stage number of SU effects is displayed in a recognizable manner, the SU effect and the number of stages can be easily recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (12) Each stage of the SU effect is classified into one of a plurality of types of effects, and the effect image of the SU effect is an image that can specify the classified effect type of the SU effect. . For this reason, it becomes possible to recognize which effect type is classified from the effect images corresponding to each number of stages of SU effects, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the SU effect is executed during a plurality of consecutive variable games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the second embodiment, the SU effect may be executed during a plurality of fluctuation cycles performed in one fluctuation game. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified. In the second embodiment, the variable game of the first embodiment may be read as a variable cycle.

First, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 15, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not the big hit is made, and if the big hit is not made, the shift reach effect is executed. Specifically, variation patterns P14, P22, P32, P41, and P53 are defined as jackpot variation patterns. Variation patterns P13, P21, P31, and P52 are defined as outlier reach variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns P11, P12, and P51 are defined as outlier fluctuation patterns.

  Variation patterns P11 to P14, P21, P22, P31, P32, and P41 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and variation patterns P51 to P53 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state. ing.

  The variation pattern P12 that can be selected in the low base state is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P11. The variation pattern P51 that can be selected in the high base state is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P12 that can be selected in the low base state. For this reason, in the high base state, it is easier to determine a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened than in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is associated with the number of variation cycles (number of consecutive times) executed in one variation game. The variation cycle is a unit effect that is executed in each of one or a plurality of predetermined periods in one variation game, and is a unit effect that accompanies a change in decorative symbols. That is, the fluctuation cycle is a unit effect that is executed in one or a plurality of predetermined periods to which one fluctuation game is assigned (divided). In the present embodiment, the variation cycle other than the last is a variation cycle from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol until the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed, and the final variation cycle is the decorative symbol. The period from the start of the fluctuation display until the display of the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped is defined as one fluctuation cycle. As described above, an effect in which a plurality of variable games are executed in one variable game may be referred to as a “pseudo continuous effect”.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of variable cycles (four times in the present embodiment) that can be executed during one variable game is defined, and the big hit expectation is determined by the number of variable cycles executed in one variable game. Degree can be shown. In particular, it is specified that the degree of big hit expectation increases as the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game increases. It is also defined that if the number of variable cycles executed during one variable game reaches the upper limit, it is determined that a big hit will be made. For this reason, in a single variation game, the next variation cycle is continuously executed, so that the big hit expectation is increased.

  Specifically, variation patterns P11 to P14 and P51 to P53 are defined as variation patterns in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game. The variation pattern P21, P22 is a variation pattern in which two variation cycles are executed in one variation game, and the variation pattern P31 is a variation pattern in which three variation cycles are performed in one variation game. , P32 is defined as a variation pattern in which four variation cycles are executed in one variation game, respectively.

  In the second embodiment, the SU effect may be executed in one variation game in which a plurality of variation cycles are performed. That is, the SU effect is an effect that can be executed during a plurality of variable cycles that are continued in one variable game. In other words, the SU effect is an effect that can be executed during a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles. Further, when the number of change cycles performed in one change game is large, the big hit expectation is higher than when the number is small. For this reason, when the number of variable cycles in which the SU effect is continuously executed is large, the big hit expectation is higher than when the number is small.

  In the second embodiment, various random numbers do not have to be determined in response to the winning of a game ball in each start winning opening 21a, 22a, and according to the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 30a. A quasi-continuous production will be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, the SU effect in the second embodiment is continuously executed over a plurality of fluctuation cycles that are continued in one fluctuation game. In particular, among a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles, in the first fluctuation cycle, execution of the SU presentation starts from the SU1 presentation, but in the other fluctuation cycles, the number of stages of the previous fluctuation cycle is continued. In this way, the SU effect is executed. Of the plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles, the SU stage effect of the final number of stages is executed at least in the final fluctuation cycle. In other words, in a non-final variation cycle that is not the last among a plurality of consecutive variation cycles, when the transition of the number of stages of SU performance is interrupted by the number of non-final phases, execution of the subsequent variation cycles is started. Later, the transition of the stage number of the SU effect will resume from the non-final stage number.

  In addition, in the first variation cycle among the continuous variation cycles, the execution of the SU effect is started with the white effect type, but in the variation cycle other than the first, the effect type of the previous variation cycle is changed. The SU effect will be executed so as to continue. Then, the SU effect is executed with the final effect type in at least the final change cycle among a plurality of continuous change cycles. In other words, in a non-final variation cycle that is not the last among a plurality of successive variation cycles, the next variation cycle is started when a variation effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is performed with the same number of stages. Later, the same stage number of SU effects will be executed with the changed effect type.

  As described above, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted at the number of non-final stages during the period of the non-final fluctuation cycle among a plurality of fluctuation cycles, and the next and subsequent fluctuation cycles start. After that, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed. In particular, in this case, the SU effect is executed with a non-final number of stages until the transition of the SU effect is interrupted and resumed. The number of non-final stages here is a relatively small number of stages (first stage number) such as SU1 or SU2, and the transition of the number of stages of SU performance is interrupted at such a relatively small number of stages. The Rukoto.

  Further, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted by the non-final number of stages, and a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect that is the same number of stages may be executed. In this case, in the effect display device 16, the SU effect of the same number of steps is executed with the changed effect type after the next fluctuation cycle is started.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, with reference to FIG.7 and FIG.8, it demonstrated that SU effect was performed in three continuous fluctuation | variation games. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the decorative symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state in the first and second variation games, assuming that the three variation games are executed and that the three variation cycles are executed. This means that the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol combination (the symbol combination of the continuation suggestion symbol) in the first and second fluctuation cycles.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, with reference to FIG. 11, the continuous production | presentation determination process was performed. On the other hand, in 2nd Embodiment, it replaces with a continuous production | presentation determination process, and a pseudo | simulation continuous production | presentation determination process is performed.

  In the pseudo continuous effect determination process, instead of steps S201 and S202 of the continuous effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed is input. Determine. Variation patterns P21, P22, P31, P32, and P41 correspond to variation patterns in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed.

  When it is not determined that a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles is executed is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pseudo continuous effect determination process. On the other hand, when it is determined that a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles is executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes a pseudo continuous effect lottery process. This pseudo continuous effect lottery process is the same process as the continuous effect lottery process in the first embodiment.

  The effect control CPU 31a executes a pseudo continuous effect lottery process for determining whether or not the SU effect is to be executed as the pseudo continuous effect based on the input variation pattern designation command. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the SU effect based on the variation pattern designation command. The effect control CPU 31a for executing such processing corresponds to the stage effect determining means.

  Then, as in step S204, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the pseudo continuous effect lottery has been won. If it is determined that the pseudo continuous effect lottery has not been won, the pseudo continuous effect determination process is performed. Exit. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pseudo-continuous effect lottery has been won, the effect control CPU 31a uses information indicating a determination result such as information indicating the effect contents of the SU effect or the SU effect. The RAM 31c is set (step S205), and the pseudo continuous effect determination process is terminated.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the continuous effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for causing the effect display device 16 to display an effect image for executing the SU effect based on the information related to the SU effect. In particular, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the SU effect is to be executed in response to the input of the change pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a performs the SU effect in a plurality of change cycles consecutive from the change game in which the change pattern specification command is input. Will be executed.

  In the second embodiment, the prefetch command in FIG. 12 in the first embodiment is replaced with a variation pattern designation command. 13 and 14 in the first embodiment is read as the number of variable cycles performed in one variable game, and the number of variable games in FIGS. 13 and 14 in the first embodiment is changed. Read as the number of cycles.

  In particular, in the pseudo-continuous effect lottery process, the effect control CPU 31a performs a SU effect at a higher rate when a variation pattern designation command that is a big hit is input than when a variation pattern designation command that is a loss is input. Decide to run. That is, the big hit expectation can be shown by executing the SU effect.

  In addition, when a variation pattern designation command that is a big hit is input, the effect control CPU 31a has a higher proportion of SU effects when the number of variation cycles specified based on the variation pattern designation command is larger than when it is smaller. Is determined to be executed. That is, the big hit expectation can be indicated by the number of fluctuation cycles in which the SU effect is continuously executed. When the number of change cycles in which the SU effect is continuously executed is large, the big hit is greater than in the case where the effect is small. Expectation increases.

  When it is determined that the SU effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the final stage number and the final effect type of the SU effect as the pseudo-continuous effect based on the change pattern designation command, and the effect control RAM 31c. Is stored in a predetermined area.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when a variation pattern designation command that is a big hit variation is input, one of SU2 to SU5 is determined as the final stage number of the SU effect. When a variation pattern designation command that causes a loss reach variation is input, one of SU2 to SU4 is determined as the final stage number of the SU effect. When a variation pattern designation command that causes a deviation variation is input, one of SU1 to SU3 is determined as the final stage number of the SU effect.

  In addition, when a variation pattern designation command that is a big hit variation is input, one of white, red, and gold effect types is determined as the final effect type of the SU effect. When a change pattern designation command that causes a loss reach fluctuation is input, one of white and red effect types is determined as the final effect type of the SU effect. When a variation pattern designation command that causes a deviation variation is input, a white effect type is determined as the final effect type of the SU effect.

  Then, when the final stage number and final production type of the SU effect are determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines a stage number transition pattern indicating a transition mode of the stage number of the SU effect and stores it in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. To do. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so as to shift the number of stages of the SU effect in a transition mode based on the determined number of stages transition pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the effect control ROM 31 b stores the number of change cycles specified based on the change pattern designation command, the number of final stages, and the number-of-stages transfer pattern corresponding to each other. Has been. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines a stage number transition pattern corresponding to the number of the fluctuation cycles and the number of final stages based on the number of fluctuation cycles and the number of final stages.

  In the present embodiment, the stage number transition pattern in which the SU effects of SU3 to SU5 are executed in the non-final change cycle is not defined, and the SU effects of SU3 to SU5 are executed in the final change cycle. A number transfer pattern is defined. That is, when the final stage number is from SU3 to SU5, that is, the transition to the SU3 effect is performed after the SU2 effect is executed, the final fluctuation cycle is definitely notified.

  In addition, when the final stage number and final effect type of the SU effect are determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines an effect type change pattern indicating a change mode of the effect type of the SU effect and stores it in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. To do. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so as to change the effect type of the SU effect in a change mode based on the determined effect type change pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the effect control ROM 31b stores the number of change cycles specified based on the change pattern designation command so that the final effect type and the effect type change pattern correspond to each other. Has been. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines an effect type change pattern corresponding to the number of change cycles and the final effect type based on the number of change cycles and the final effect type specified based on the change pattern designation command. To do.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a interrupts the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect at the non-final number of stages during the non-final fluctuation cycle among the plurality of fluctuation cycles, and starts the next and subsequent fluctuation cycles. After that, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed. In particular, in this case, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the SU effect to be executed with a non-final number of stages until the transition of the SU effect is interrupted and resumed. In addition, when the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted at a non-final number of stages, the effect control CPU 31a may execute a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect that is the same number of stages. In this case, after the next fluctuation cycle is started, the effect control CPU 31a executes the same number of stages of SU effects with the changed effect type.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (4) and (10) to (12) in the first embodiment.
(13) When the SU effect is executed during a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles, even if the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted, the SU effect is performed after the next and subsequent change cycles are started. The expectation that the transition of the number of stages will be resumed can be raised, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (14) Even if the transition of the number of stages of the SU performance is interrupted at the number of stages where the degree of expectation for jackpot is low, the transition of the number of stages of the SU performance is resumed after the next and subsequent fluctuation cycles are started. The expectation can be raised and the interest for games can be improved.

  (15) Even when an effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed, after the next fluctuation cycle is started, the expectation that the SU effect is executed with the changed effect type is enhanced. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (16) An effect of changing the effect type of the SU effect from an effect type with a low jackpot expectation level to an effect type with a high jackpot expectation level is executed. For this reason, even if the production type of the SU production is a production type with a low jackpot expectation level, it is possible to enhance the expectation for changing to a production type with a high jackpot expectation level, and the next fluctuation cycle starts. After that, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the SU effect will be executed with the changed effect type, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (17) When the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted at the number of non-final stages during the non-final variation cycle, and the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed after the next variation cycle starts. The SU effect is executed with a non-final number of stages until the transition of the SU effect is interrupted and resumed. For this reason, in a state where the SU effect is continuously executed with the number of non-final stages, the expectation for the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect to be resumed after the next variable cycle is started is also enhanced. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (18) In addition, in a state where the SU effect is continuously executed with the number of non-final stages, there is a sense of expectation that the SU effect will be executed with the changed effect type after the next fluctuation cycle is started. It can be raised and the interest in games can be improved.

  (19) When the number of fluctuating cycles in which SU effects are continuously executed is large, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the number is small. For this reason, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect after the start of the next and subsequent change cycles is performed, in addition to raising the expectation that the SU effect will be continuously executed during the next and subsequent change cycle periods. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that will be resumed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (20) In addition to raising the expectation that the SU performance will be continuously executed during the next variation cycle, after the next variation cycle is started, the SU It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the performance will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In 1st Embodiment, although SU effect itself was made into the continuous effect, it is not restricted to this, For example, it is different from SU effect, even if a continuous effect (specific effect) is performed in the continuous variable game of multiple times. Good. In this case, it is only necessary that the SU effect can be executed in any of a plurality of continuous variable games in which the continuous effect is executed. In other words, the stage effect may be an effect that is executed during a plurality of consecutive variable game periods in which the continuous effect is executed. As described above, the effect display device 16 corresponds to a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect performed in each of a plurality of consecutive variable games. As a specific example of the continuous effect, the effect display device 16 may display a background image corresponding to the number of times the continuous effect is executed. In addition, on the effect display device 16, a hold image corresponding to the hold memory number may be displayed, and a display mode of a predetermined hold image may be displayed as a specific display mode over a plurality of variable games. Then, a continuous effect is executed in such a plurality of continuous variation games, and a stage effect is executed in any of the plurality of variable games among the plurality of variable games in which the continuous effect is executed. Alternatively, the stage effect may not be executed in any of the variable games.

  In the first embodiment, for example, the SU effect may be executed in one variation game. In this case, the SU effect may be executed when a prefetch command designating that the number of reserved memories is “1” is input. Further, the SU effect may be executed in the same effect manner as the case where the SU effect is executed in one change game in the first change game among a plurality of continuous change games. By controlling in this way, it can be made to pay attention to whether the SU effect is continuously executed in the first variation game.

  -In 2nd Embodiment, when one fluctuation | variation cycle is performed in one fluctuation | variation game, SU effect may be performed. In this case, there is a special variation pattern in which one variation cycle is performed in one variation game, and the SU effect may be executed when the special variation pattern is determined. Further, the SU effect may be executed in the same effect manner as the case where the SU effect is executed in one change cycle in the first change cycle among a plurality of continuous change cycles. By controlling in this way, it can be made to pay attention to whether or not the SU effect is continuously executed in the first fluctuation cycle.

  In the above embodiment, when a predetermined number of stages of SU effects are executed with a predetermined effect type, the same stage number of SU effects is executed with the same effect type after the next variable game or the next variable cycle is started. However, it is not limited to this. For example, after the next variable game or the next variable cycle is started, the SU effect may be executed in different effect types, and even if the effect type has a high jackpot expectation level, the jackpot expectation level is low. It may be a production type. Further, for example, after the next fluctuation game or the next fluctuation cycle is started, the SU effect may be executed with a different number of stages. The number of steps may be low.

  In the above embodiment, the effect image of the SU effect can be displayed on the entire display area GH of the effect display device 16, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect image of the SU effect is displayed on a part of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, while the effect image of the SU effect is not displayed in addition to the display area GH of the effect display device 16. May be. As a specific example, in addition to a part of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, a reserved image indicating the number of reserved memories may be displayed, and the effect image of the SU effect may not be displayed. In this case, it is only necessary to display the effect images of the SU effect of each stage in the size based on the display area where the effect image of the SU effect can be displayed. For example, instead of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, a display area (special display area) that can be visually recognized by the player in the display area GH of the effect display device 16 may be used as a reference. In this case, it is only necessary to display the effect image of the SU effect of each number of stages in the size based on the display region that can be visually recognized by the player in the display area GH of the effect display device 16. As a specific example, when a part of the display area GH of the effect display device 16 is hidden by the game board YB, a display area that is not hidden by the game board YB may be a display area that can be visually recognized by the player.

  In the above embodiment, when the stage number of the SU stage shifts to any of SU3 to SU5 and the staged SU stage effect is executed, the stage effect SU effect stage image is displayed. Although the display area has a size larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the display area is not limited to this. For example, when the stage number of the SU effect shifts to any of SU1 to SU5, the display area for displaying the effect image of the SU effect of the shifted stage number is larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16 It is good also as a size. Further, for example, when the number of stages of the SU effect is shifted to the specific number of stages, the display area for displaying the effect image of the SU effect of the shifted number of stages is more than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. When it is set to a large size and the number of stages is shifted to other levels, the size may not be larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. In addition, for example, when the number of final stages is shifted, the display area for displaying the effect image of the confirmed final stage number of SU effects may be larger than half the display area GH of the effect display device 16. In this case, when the number of non-final stages is shifted, the display area for displaying the effect image of the non-final stage SU effect may be smaller than half the display area GH of the effect display device 16.

  In the above embodiment, when the stage number of the SU stage is shifted to any one of SU3 to SU5 and the staged SU stage is executed, the SU stage of the SU2 to SU4 smaller than the stage number transferred The effect image is displayed with a size less than half the display area GH of the effect display device 16, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect image of the SU effect of SU1 to SU4 that is before the number of stages transferred may be displayed in a size less than half the display area GH of the effect display device 16.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the stage number of the SU stage shifts to any of SU3 to SU5 and the staged SU stage effect is executed, the stage effect of the SU stage smaller than the transitioned stage number The image may be displayed in the entire display area where the effect image of the SU stage effect of the number of stages transferred is not displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the effect display device 16 displays the effect image of the specific stage number of SU effects, only the effect image of the stage effect of the number of stages immediately before the specific number of stages is displayed. Also good. As a specific example, when the effect image of the SU4 effect is displayed on the effect display device 16, the effect image of the SU3 effect and the effect image of the SU2 effect are displayed. It does not have to be done.

  In the above embodiment, the transition of the number of stages of the SU performance is interrupted in a non-final variation game among a plurality of consecutive variation games and a non-final variation cycle among a plurality of consecutive variation cycles. The transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed after the subsequent execution of the fluctuating game and the fluctuating cycle is started, but this is not restrictive. For example, the operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button is effective is defined in the variable game, and after the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted, the player operates the effect button during the operation effective period. If the condition is satisfied, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect may be resumed. In this case, an effect button (operation means) that can be operated by the player is provided, the effect control CPU 31a and the effect button are connected, and an operation signal is output to the effect control CPU 31a by operation of the effect button. It is assumed. Further, for example, if the condition that the specified time has elapsed after the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect in the variable game is interrupted, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect may be resumed. That is, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect may be interrupted at the non-final number of stages, and the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect may be resumed after the predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, the SU effect may be executed with a non-final number of stages until the transition of the SU effect is interrupted and resumed. Further, for example, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect may be interrupted, the effect of changing the effect type of the SU effect may be executed, and the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect may be resumed after the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed in a non-final variation game among a plurality of consecutive variation games or a non-final variation cycle among a plurality of successive variation cycles. Then, after the execution of the next variable game or variable cycle is started, the SU effect is executed with the changed effect type, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation effective period during which the operation of the effect button is valid is defined in the variable game, and after the change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed, the player operates the effect button during the operation effective period. If the condition of being performed is satisfied, the SU effect may be executed with the changed effect type. Further, for example, when a condition that a specified time has elapsed after a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed, the SU effect may be executed with the changed effect type. That is, in the effect display device 16, a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the SU effect may be executed with the changed effect type.

  In the above embodiment, for example, one or a plurality of operation effective periods are defined, and when the number of times that the operation effective period has become large is large, the big hit expectation degree may be higher than when it is small. Good. In other words, when the number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied is large, such as when an effect button is operated during the operation valid period, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the predetermined condition is small.

  -In the said embodiment, although there existed the case where the change effect which changes the effect type of SU effect was performed, and the case where it was not performed, it is not restricted to this, For example, a change effect may be performed without fail, There is no problem even if is not executed.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although one system of SU effect was performed, it is not restricted to this, For example, a plurality of systems of SU effect may be performed. As a specific example, the SU effects include a first system SU effect (first effect) and a second system SU effect (second effect) having different effect modes. In the first system SU effect, there are white, red, and gold effect types for each number of stages. The second system SU effect also has white, red, and gold effect types for each number of stages. In this case, in the effect display device 16, a change effect that changes the effect type of the first system SU effect is executed, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first system SU effect is executed with the changed effect type. In addition, in the effect display device 16, a change effect that changes the effect type of the second system SU effect is executed, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second system SU effect is executed with the changed effect type. Further, for example, in the effect display device 16, a change effect that changes the effect type of the first system SU effect is executed, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second system SU effect is executed with the changed effect type. You may comprise. As a specific example, the first system SU effect is the SU effect in the above embodiment, and the second system SU effect is a SU effect in which a comment image in which a character makes a comment is displayed step by step. Good. In addition, a plurality of types of stage effect patterns in which a transition mode of the number of stages of SU effects, a change mode of the effect types of SU effects, and a change mode of the effect system of SU effects are associated are defined in the effect control ROM 31b. ing. The change mode of the production system of the SU effect is defined by a pattern that changes the system of the SU production in accordance with the number of times of the change game and the number of change cycles. The effect control CPU 31a determines the transition mode of the stage number of the SU effect, the change mode of the effect type of the SU effect, and the change mode of the effect system of the SU effect by determining any one of the plurality of types of stage effect patterns. To do. For example, there may be a pattern in which the degree of expectation for jackpots is low as a transition mode of the number of stages of the SU effect and a change mode of the effect type of the SU effect.

  -In the said embodiment, although the change effect which changes the effect type of SU effect was performed, it is not restricted to this, For example, the effect type of various effects other than SU effect is also changed with the effect type of SU effect. A change effect may be executed, and there is no problem even if a change effect that changes the effect type of various effects other than the SU effect is executed without changing the effect type of the SU effect. That is, when the change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed and when the effect type of the SU effect is maintained, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the SU effect is maintained with the maintained effect type. May be executed.

  In the above embodiment, after the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted and the change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed, the effect type of the SU effect is different from the changed effect type. The transition of the number of stages may be resumed. As a specific example, when the SU1 effect is executed and a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed, the SU1 effect may be executed with an effect type different from the changed effect type. .

  In the above embodiment, for example, after a change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed, the SU effect of the changed effect type is executed at a different number of stages without continuing the number of stages of the SU effect. May be. As a specific example, when the SU1 effect is executed and the change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed, the SU2 effect may be executed with the changed effect type. For example, when the SU2 effect is executed and the change effect that changes the effect type of the SU effect is executed, the SU1 effect may be executed with the changed effect type.

  -In the above embodiment, when the SU effect is executed in a plurality of continuous variation games, the execution of the SU effect is started from the SU1 effect of the white effect type. Execution of the SU effect may be started from the SU effect of the golden effect type. For example, the execution of the SU effect may be started from the SU effect of SU2 or higher.

  In the above-described embodiment, the SU effects of each stage number are executed in the order of the number of stages. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the SU effects of each stage number may be executed by skipping the number of stages. As a specific example, after the SU1 effect and the SU2 effect are executed, the SU4 effect and the SU5 effect may be sequentially executed without executing the SU3 effect.

  -In the above-described embodiment, one type of start timing of the SU effect is defined for each number of stages, but not limited to this, for example, a plurality of types of start timing of the SU effect for each number of stages are defined, Any one may be determined from a plurality of types of start timings. In addition, for example, the start timing of the SU effect for each number of stages may not be defined, and the start timing of the SU effect for any number of stages may be defined.

  In the above embodiment, the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is resumed when a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the start of the variable game or the start of the variable cycle. The transition of the number of stages of SU effects may be resumed triggered by the start or the start of the fluctuation cycle.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in any one of the number of stages, a plurality of types of effects are defined, but in other stages, a plurality of kinds of effects are not defined. One kind of effect type may be specified. As a specific example, the SU effects of SU1 to SU4 have a plurality of types of effects, but the SU effects of SU5 may be defined as having only one type of effect.

  In the above embodiment, the effect types of the SU effects of SU3 to SU5 can be specified by the display color of the background image of the SU effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be specified by the display color of the boundary images BL3 to BL5, or may be specified by the display color of a predetermined character image in the SU effect of SU3 to SU5.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the effect mode was changed by displaying the effect image of each color so that it may correspond to a plurality of types of effect types, it is not restricted to this. For example, the presentation mode may be changed by changing the shape of the presentation image, such as changing a predetermined character image, or a combination thereof. That is, the plurality of types of effects may be any effect mode that can be specified by the player.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the non-final variation game among a plurality of continuous variation games and the non-final variation cycle in a plurality of consecutive variation cycles, the number of stages of SU performance is a plurality of steps. You may make it transfer so that it may become large.

  In the above embodiment, it is defined that the change effect can be executed after the SU1 effect and the SU2 effect are executed, and the change effect is not executed after the SU3 effect is executed. For example, it may be specified that the change effect is executed after the SU effects of SU3 to SU5 are executed. In addition, for example, in one variation game or one variation cycle, a change effect may be executed before or after the change effect is executed before or after the transition of the number of stages of the SU effect is interrupted. It may be a combination. Further, for example, the big hit expectation may be varied depending on the execution timing of the change effect, and the big hit expectation may be high or low before and after the execution timing.

  In the above embodiment, the transition mode of the number of stages of the SU effect and the change mode of the effect type of the SU effect are determined separately, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of types of stage effect patterns indicating the contents of the effect of the SU effect corresponding to the transition mode of the number of stages of the SU effect and the change mode of the effect type of the SU effect are defined. By determining one of them, the transition mode of the stage number of the SU effect and the change mode of the effect type of the SU effect may be determined by the same process.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the big hit expectation degree may be an expectation degree that becomes a big hit of a specific big hit type. The specific jackpot type may be a jackpot type to which a probability variation state is given or a jackpot type to which a high base state is given until the next time. That is, the big hit expectation degree may be an advantageous degree advantageous to the player.

  -In the said embodiment, although SU effect was performed by the display of an image, it is not restricted to this, For example, the output mode of the sound from the speaker SP, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA, the movable body and the operation unit You may combine the effect by a displacement mode, the vibration of a launching handle, ventilation, etc.

  In the above embodiment, the SU effect is executed in the low base state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the SU effect may be executed in the high base state, or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, executed in a winning order, or a plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed. Also, one type of variable game may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if at least some of the various functions are mounted on different boards, Good. In addition to the two types of substrates, for example, the substrate may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production | presentation control board 31, it is not necessary to output a symbol stop command.
In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the type of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type, two types, etc. In addition, the game is not limited to a pachinko game machine in which a variable game based on the entry of game balls into various types of objects arranged in the flow area of the game board is executed, and for example, a variable game is executed in response to a game start operation. A slot machine may be employed. Further, in this case, it may be a slot machine that stops symbols in the variable game according to a stop operation or a slot machine that stops symbols in the variable game after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell role, a re-playing role, etc.) is determined in response to a game start operation, and a symbol is stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed is an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination is notified. A state with a high probability corresponds to an advantageous state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A transition mode determining means for determining a transition mode of the stage number of the stage effects is provided, and the stage effect executing means shifts the number of stages of the stage effects in the transition mode determined by the transition mode determining means. It is characterized by that.

  (B) It is provided with a change mode determining means for determining a change mode of the stage effect production type, and the stage effect execution means changes the stage effect production type in the change mode determined by the change mode determination means. Is executed.

  (C) It includes a specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect performed in each of a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games, and the stage effect is a period of a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games in which the specific effect is executed. It is an effect that can be executed inside.

  (D) In a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game that varies symbols, an image display unit that displays an effect image is provided, and the image display unit is a step related to a step effect performed stepwise during the period of the symbol variation game. A special display area for displaying an image so as to be visible by a player, and when the number of stages of the stage effects has shifted to a specific number of stages, the image display means specifies the stage effects of the specific number of stages. The stage image is displayed in a size larger than half of the special display area, and the predetermined stage image related to the stage effect of the stage number before the specific stage number is the specific stage image in the special display area. It is characterized by being displayed in a part or all of a display area that is not displayed.

  (E) In a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game that varies symbols, an image display unit that displays an effect image is provided, and the image display unit is a step related to a step effect performed stepwise during the period of the symbol variation game When there is a special display area for displaying an image so as to be visible by the player, and the number of stages of the stage effect has shifted to the final stage number, the image display means specifies the stage effect of the final stage number. The stage image is displayed in a size larger than half of the special display area, and the predetermined stage image related to the stage effect of the stage number before the final stage number is the specific stage image in the special display area. It is characterized by being displayed in a part or all of a display area that is not displayed.

  (F) In the image display means, the stage image related to the stage effect of the predetermined stage number is displayed with different display contents before and after the stage number of the stage effect shifts from the predetermined stage number to the specific stage number. It is characterized by.

  (G) In the image display means, the stage image relating to the stage effect of the predetermined stage number is displayed with different display contents before and after the stage number of the stage effect shifts from the predetermined stage number to the final stage number. It is characterized by.

  (H) An effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode is provided, and the image display means displays the stage image in a different display area depending on the effect mode controlled by the effect mode control means.

  SOL1 ... Large winning opening solenoid, SOL2 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, YB ... Game board, 11 ... First special symbol Display device, 12 ... second special symbol display device, 16 ... effect display device (stage effect execution means, effect execution means, image display means, specific effect execution means), 21 ... first start winning device, 21a ... first start Winning opening, 22 ... second starting winning device, 22a ... second starting winning port, 22b ... opening / closing member, 23 ... large winning device, 23a ... large winning port, 23b ... large winning door, 25 ... operating gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU (transition mode determining means, change mode determination) Means, production mode control means), 31b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game that varies symbols,
Image display means for displaying effect images,
The image display means has a specific display area for displaying a stage image related to a stage effect performed in stages during the period of the symbol variation game,
When the stage number of the stage effect has shifted to the final stage number, the image display means displays the specific stage image related to the stage effect of the final stage number in a size larger than half of the specific display area, and A predetermined stage image related to stage effects of the stage number before the final stage number is displayed in a part or all of the display area in which the specific stage image is not displayed in the specific display area ,
In the case where the stage number of the stage effect shifts from the predetermined stage number to the final stage number, in the image display means, the stage image related to the stage effect of the predetermined stage number is larger than a half of the specific display area from the specified area. Reduced to a size less than half of the display area, and displayed in a part or all of the display area where the specific stage image is not displayed,
Each stage production of each stage number is classified into one of multiple types of production that can specify the degree of advantage,
The stage image is a gaming machine that is an image that can specify a stage effect type .

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