JP6517744B2 - Gaming 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 established, an advantageous state advantageous to the player is generated. Also, by performing an effect indicating the degree of expectation with which the advantageous state is generated, the sense of expectation for the generation of the advantageous state is enhanced.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is one in which stage effects are displayed in which effect images are displayed stepwise according to a predetermined order, and displayed in a symbol variation game The greater the number of stages of the effect image to be played, the higher the expectation for the advantageous state to be generated.

JP, 2005-118416, A

  However, in such a gaming machine, although various effects such as stage effects are executed, for example, the variety of effect modes of various effects is scarce and it is intended to improve the interest for the game by further improving the effect of the effect. Is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

The gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine for executing a symbol variation game for varying symbols, and provided with stage effect execution means for executing staged effects to be performed stepwise, and in the symbol variation game, variation of symbols is The accompanying fluctuation cycle may be performed a plurality of times, and the stage effect is an effect that can be carried out during a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles, and each of the stage effects of each number of stages is common in the same number of stages The effect is an effect having a main effect and an effect type common to a plurality of stages as one of the effect elements, and is classified into any of a plurality of effect types, and the first of the effect types of the above-mentioned effect is There are an effect type and a second effect type, and the first effect type is an effect type whose degree of advantage is lower than that of the second effect type. After the specific number of stages stage directing at demonstration principal for a specific number of stages is the stage number of the non-final during the period of non-final variation cycle of the cycle has been executed, the step directing step number While the transition is interrupted, a change effect to change the stage effect type in the specific stage number from the first effect type to the second effect type is executed while maintaining the stage effect main body, and the next time When the transition of the number of stages of the stage effect is resumed after the subsequent fluctuation cycle starts, the main subject of the stage effect until the transition of the number of stages of the stage effect is resumed after the change effect is executed. the said stage presentation of a specific number of stages in the second effect type is changed in the change effect while maintaining is performed, the change effect is greater special stage than the specific number of stages And gist effect der Rukoto that is not executed in.

Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the stage effect execution means has an image display means for displaying an effect image, and the image display means has a specific display area for displaying a step image concerning the stage effect, When the number of stages of stage effects shifts to the final number of stages, a specific stage image relating to the stage effects of the final number of stages is displayed in a size larger than half of the specific display area in the image display means A predetermined stage image relating to the stage effect of the stage number before the stage number is displayed on a part or all of the display area where the specific stage image is not displayed among the specific display area, and the number of stages of the stage effect When the number of steps shifts from the predetermined number of stages to the final number of stages, in the image display means, the stage image relating to the stage effect of the predetermined number of stages is from half of the specific display area It has been reduced from hearing size in size to less than half of the specific display area may be configured to the specific stage image is displayed on a part or the whole of the display area not displayed.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows transition of production mode. The figure which shows the presentation aspect of stage presentation. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of stage rendition. (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 presentation aspect of stage presentation. The figure which shows pre-reading command setting processing. The figure which shows a continuous production determination process. The figure which shows the final stage number of stage presentation, and the final presentation kind. A figure showing transition of the number of stages of stage production. The figure which shows transition of the production | presentation kind of stage production | presentation. The figure which shows a change 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 the game ball can be launched to the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decoration 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 parts. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (a symbol variation game, a first symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (a first special symbol and a first symbol) are varied and displayed is performed. In the following description, in the case of simply indicating “the first variation game”, it refers to a variation game played 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 parts. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (a symbol variation game, a second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (a second special symbol and a second symbol) are varied and displayed is performed. In the following description, the case of simply indicating “the second variation game” refers to a variation game played 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 with the end of the variation game. The special symbols include a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (big hit display result), and an off symbol that can be recognized off (a off display result). If the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a jackpot game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having a display area GH for displaying an effect image. In the effect display device 16, display effects related to the fluctuation game are performed. Specifically, a decorative symbol fluctuation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are fluctuated in a plurality of rows is performed.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game starts, the decorative symbols of each row are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, there is a case where it becomes a reach combination pattern and forms a reach state before the decorative design is displayed on the fixed stop. As the symbol combination of reach, the decorative symbols of a specific row (the left row and the right row in the present embodiment) among the plurality of rows in the effect display device 16 are temporarily displayed as the same type and displayed temporarily. 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, the symbol combination according to the display result of each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is displayed on a fixed stop. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 in final determination stop, the symbol combination on the big hit is also displayed on the effect display device 16 in final stop state. In the case where the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 shift and stop symbols are determined and displayed, the effect display device 16 also displays and removes symbol combinations of the off state. In the present embodiment, as the symbol combination of the big hit, symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same type, as symbol combinations in the outset, the symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are not the same type It is done.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a large display area as compared to 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, the player can recognize a big hit or a break from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 16 as a decision stop.

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

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

  The second start winning device 22 is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (normally driven combination) that opens and closes the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the normal motor combination solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 2). The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state where the game ball can not enter the second start winning opening 22a (the ball entering is restricted), and in an opened state where the game ball can enter (the ball is allowed) Operate. The opening and 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 big winning device 23 having a big winning opening 23a through which game balls can enter. The big winning device 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) for detecting the gaming ball having entered the big winning opening 23a. In response to the detection of the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 23a by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition of gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls is given.

  The special winning device 23 is provided with a special winning opening door 23b that opens and closes the special winning opening 23a by the operation of the special winning opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 2). In the big winning opening door 23b, the gaming ball can not enter the big winning opening 23a (the ball entering is restricted) closed state, and the gaming ball can enter the ball (the ball entering is permitted) and the opened state 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 the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening door 23b is operated in the open state according to the type of the big hitting game granted, the big winning opening 23a is opened, and the game ball enters the big winning opening 23a. Is acceptable. For this reason, when the jackpot game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of winning balls, which is an advantageous state for the player.

  The first hold display device 13 is provided on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 displays the number of first variation games pending for execution. Specifically, in the first hold display device 13, while the start condition of the first variation game is satisfied by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a, the execution condition of the first variation game is still Since the condition is not established, the number of first variable games whose execution is suspended, that is, the number of first start suspension memories (hereinafter, the first suspension memory count) is displayed.

  A second hold display device 14 is provided on the game board YB. The second hold display device 14 displays the number of second variation games pending for execution. Specifically, while the second suspension display device 14 enters the game condition of the second variation game by the game ball entering the second start winning opening 22a, the execution condition of the second variation game is still Since the condition is not established, the number of second variable games whose execution is suspended, so-called, the number of storages of the second start suspension (hereinafter, the number of second suspension storages) is displayed.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 15 is provided. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed is played. In the following description, in the case where it is simply indicated as "common figure", it refers to an ordinary symbol, and in the case where it is simply indicated as "common figure game", it refers to an ordinary symbol variation game. The regular drawing game and the variation game can be executed simultaneously.

  In the ordinary symbol display device 15, one ordinary drawing corresponding to the drawing result of the ordinary hitting drawing among the plural kinds of ordinary drawing is displayed in a fixed stop with the end of the ordinary drawing game. In the common figure, there are a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit, and a normal offset pattern that can recognize a normal offset. When a normal hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a normal hit game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an operation gate 25 capable of entering (passing) a game ball. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) for detecting the game ball having entered (passed). When the game ball having passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition of the common drawing game may be given.

  When a normal hit game is awarded, the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is operated to open, the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a. Is acceptable. For this reason, when a normal hit game is awarded, it is easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, and giving the player an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the second variation game and the winning ball. Can.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a probability fluctuation state of a big hit lottery as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The probability fluctuation state of the big hit lottery is a gaming state in which the big hit probability of winning the big hit in the big hit lottery changes to a high probability as compared with the gaming state which is not the probability changing state of the big hit lottery. In the present embodiment, the probability fluctuation state of the jackpot lottery is given until a predetermined probability fluctuation termination condition is satisfied. In the following description, the term “probability fluctuation state” or simply abbreviated “probability state” refers to the probability fluctuation state of the jackpot lottery, and the “non-probability state” or the abbreviation “non-probability state”. In the case of showing "," it refers to the gaming state which is not the probability fluctuation state of the big hit lottery.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a game state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening 22a than the low base state which is not the high base state. The high base state is a so-called "power 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 plurality of controls in combination. The first control is the fluctuation time shortening control of the common drawing game in which the fluctuation time of the common drawing game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is probability fluctuation control of a regular hit lottery that changes the probability of winning a normal hit lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the opening and closing member 22b longer based on the winning of the normal winning lottery than in the low base state. Note that, as the open time extension control, control for increasing the number of times of opening and closing of the opening and closing member 22b based on winning the normal winning lottery than in the low base state, and of the opening and closing member 22b based on winning the normal winning lottery At least one control may be executed out of the control for making one open time longer than in the low base state. The fourth control is fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game which makes the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than in the low base state. When executing the fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, the high base state is applied until a predetermined high base end condition is satisfied. Note that the high base state may be given even during the positive change state.

  In the following description, the gaming state in the non-probable changing state and the low base state is indicated as "low-probable low base state", and the gaming state in the non-probable changing state and high base state is "low-prone high base State. The gaming state which is a definite change state and a low base state is indicated as "high probability low base state", and the gaming state which is a positive change state and high base state is indicated as "high probability high base state".

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is provided below the effect display device 16, and the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB is the second flow on the right side of the game board YB. It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the ball than to let the road Y flow down. For this reason, in the low base state in which the game ball hardly enters the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is allowed to flow down the first flow path X in order to cause the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 21a. Tend to fire.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the second start winning opening 22a, and the special winning opening 23a are provided in order from the top, and the second flow path Y is the first one It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the operation gate 25, the second start winning opening 22a, and the big winning opening 23a than when the flow path X flows down. Therefore, in a high base state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is allowed to flow down the second flow path Y in order to cause the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a. Tend to fire. Also in the big hit game, in order to make the game ball enter the big winning opening 23a, there is a tendency for the game ball to be fired so as to flow down the second flow path Y.

Next, the big hit game in the present embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the end of the variation game in which the big hit symbol has been set and stopped. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. When the opening time is over, a round game in which the big winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of prescribed rounds as the upper limit. One round game is continuously performed until the game ball of the upper limit number of balls enters the large winning opening 23a or until the specified time elapses. When all round games are over, an ending time is set. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

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

Here, the specifications of the so-called pachinko gaming machine such as the big hit probability and the contents of the big hit game will be described.
In the present embodiment, as the jackpot probability, 410/65536 (approximately 1/160) is defined in the non-deterministic state, and 1850/65536 (approximately 1/36) is defined in the positive state. When the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, "3" is given as the number of paid-out balls, and when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball, "3" is given as "14". Each is defined. The upper limit number of game balls that can enter the large winning opening 23a in one round game is “9”, but there is no entry of the upper limit number of game balls in one round game As the maximum opening time of the special winning opening door 23b in the case, "25 seconds" is respectively defined. As the prescribed number of rounds in one big hit game, "4" and "16" are defined to correspond to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the variation game, "4" is determined with a probability of 60%, and "16" is determined with a probability of 40%.

  When the prescribed number of rounds is "16", a probability change state is provided after the end of the big hit game, and when the prescribed number of rounds is "4", no probability change state is provided after the end of the big hit game. When the definite change state is awarded, the grant of the positive change state is continued until the next big hit game is awarded (hereinafter, referred to as "until next time").

  If the prescribed number of rounds is "16", high base status will be granted until the next time after the end of the big hit game, and if the prescribed number of rounds is "4", "100 times" will be given after the end of the big hit game. The high base state is given as the upper limit.

Next, a 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 processing related to the pachinko gaming machine, and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing result.

  A production control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the effect control board 31 executes processing relating to the determination of the display mode (display image such as a decorative pattern, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 16, etc. , Control the display content according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration 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, the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c are connected. The main control board 30, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 output a detection signal to the main control CPU 30a. The main control board 30 is connected to 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 CPU 30 a controls the 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 winning opening solenoid SOL1 and the normal motorized combination solenoid SOL2. The main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and the normal electric role 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 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. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to indicate a pattern that is the basis of game effects during the period from the start to the end of the variation game, and the contents of the variation game such as the success or failure of the jackpot lottery and the presence or absence of reach effect. Can also be identified.

  The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern that specifies a jackpot fluctuation effect, an outreach reach fluctuation pattern that specifies an outreach reach fluctuation effect, and an outlier fluctuation pattern that specifies an outlier fluctuation effect. Plural kinds of fluctuation patterns are defined as a big hit fluctuation pattern, an outreach reach fluctuation pattern, and an outlier fluctuation pattern. The big hit fluctuation production is a production that is developed so that the symbol combination of the big hit will be displayed as a fixed stop after reaching production. The out-of-reach reach fluctuation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of out-of-profile is displayed as a fixed stop via reach effect. The out-of-variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of out-of-position is displayed in a fixed stop state without passing through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect to be performed during a process in which a symbol combination of reach is formed and then a symbol combination of a big hit or a symbol combination of an escape is derived in the decorative symbol variation game of the effect display device 16.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a big hit judgment value used in the big hit lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is applied is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not assigned. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in a reach lottery that determines whether or not the reach effect is to be performed.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, 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 positive change state is assigned. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is provided.

  The main control board 30 generates a random number for collision determination, a random number for special symbol distribution, a random number for reach effect determination, and various random numbers used as random numbers for variation pattern distribution. The hit determination random number is a random number used for a big hit lottery. The random number for reach determination is a random number used for reach lottery. The special symbol distribution random number is a random number used to determine a special symbol (type of big hit). The fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining a fluctuation pattern. Possible values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number are different in distribution for each of the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, the out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern, and the big hit fluctuation pattern. 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 a CPU 31a for effect control, a ROM 31b for effect control, and a RAM 31c for effect control. The effect control CPU 31a, the effect control ROM 31b, and the effect control RAM 31c are connected. The effect control RAM 31 c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, in the effect control RAM 31 c, a sub probability change flag indicating whether or not a positive change state is given is stored. In the effect control RAM 31c, a sub operation flag indicating whether the high base state is given or not is stored. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of the 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 updating.

  The effect control program for executing the game effect is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. The effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program when various control commands are input. In the effect control ROM 31 b, various image data (image data such as decorative patterns, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) are stored. The effect control board 31 and the effect display device 16 are connected. When 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, the decoration lamp LA and the speaker SP are connected.

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

  The main control CPU 30a executes the first hold determination that determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a based on whether or not the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. Do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a), the main control CPU 30a sets the first hold storage number to an upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). The first pending storage number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the first pending storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes the first pending 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 pending 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 storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for specifying the updated first hold storage count. The main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers related to the first variation game, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Note that the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired in response to the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 21a can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition of the first variation game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (if the gaming ball has not entered the first start winning opening 21a), or if the determination result of the first hold storage number determination is negative (first) When the upper limit of the number of pending storages has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the first pending control process.

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

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a sets the second hold storage number to an upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). The second pending storage number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the second pending storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a second pending control process. In the second hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30 a adds “1” to the second pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 30 c. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 so as to display the updated second hold storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for specifying the updated second hold storage count. The main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers related to the second variation game, and stores the values 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 in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a can be specified. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a when the second number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition of the first variation game is satisfied. .

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

Next, special symbol start processing will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute the special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game and the fluctuation game are not being executed, the main control CPU 30a identifies the second number of pending storages, and determines whether the second number of pending storages is larger than “0”. When the second pending storage number is “0”, the main control CPU 30 a identifies the first pending storage number, and determines whether the first pending storage number is larger than “0”. Then, when the first number of pending storages is "0", the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the variation game are not being executed, and the second number of pending storages is larger than “0” (that is, there is a second variation game whose execution is suspended. ), The execution condition of the second variation game is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the first number of pending storages is larger than "0", the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied, and the special control area stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the symbol variation processing flag. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the fluctuation game are not being executed, and the execution condition of the second fluctuation game is not satisfied, and the first number of pending storages 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 generates a random number relating to the first variation game (value of random number for hit determination, value of random number for variation pattern distribution, value of random for special symbol distribution and value of random number for reach determination) The random number value related to the first variation game to be executed earliest according to the acquisition order is read out from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the specified first holding storage number, and changes the display content of the first holding display device 13 so as to display the first holding storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of first hold memories after the update.

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

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol performs various processing related to the first fluctuation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (the effect control CPU 31a). Do.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a fluctuation pattern designation command which designates the fluctuation pattern and instructs the start of the fluctuation game. The variation pattern specification command is a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is to be executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start variable display of the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the fluctuation time of the first fluctuation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of the big hit. 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 first special symbol display device so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the fluctuation time defined in the designated fluctuation pattern. Control 11 display contents. The main control CPU 30a instructs the end of the fluctuation game based on the fluctuation time defined in the designated fluctuation pattern, and outputs a full symbol stop command for displaying the decorative symbol in a definite stop.

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

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (if reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop by the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from the outlying reach fluctuation patterns based on the read value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the fluctuation pattern and the final stop design executes various processing related to the fluctuation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 as in the big hit. 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 displayed as a fixed stop by the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from among outlier fluctuation patterns based on the read value of the fluctuation pattern allocation random number.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the fluctuation pattern and the final stop design executes various processing related to the fluctuation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 as in the big hit. Do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second pending storage number is larger than "0", the main control CPU 30a executes the second variation game to the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set the indicated value.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a random number (the value of the random number for hitting determination, the value of random number for variation pattern distribution, the value of random number for special symbol distribution and the value of random number for reach determination) related to the second variation game Among them, the random number value related to the second variation game to be executed earliest according to the order of acquisition is read out from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the specified second holding storage number, and changes the display content of the second holding display device 14 so as to display the second holding storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the second hold storage count after the update.

  Hereinafter, although the processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the read random number, the processing is the same as the processing in the first variation game, so the detailed description will be omitted. In the processing relating to the second variation game, the control for the above-mentioned "first variation game" is read as the control for the "second variation game" and the above-mentioned "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, the main control CPU 30a preferentially executes the second variation game when both the first variation game and the second variation game are start-pending.

  The main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of big hit game identified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the big hit variation game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Do.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time triggered by the start of the big hit game, and outputs an opening command instructing the opening time to start to the effect control board 31. Next, after the opening time is over, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game, and outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. The main control CPU 30a controls the big winning opening 23a to the open state and the closed state every round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a sets the large winning opening 23a in a predetermined opening mode until the game balls of the upper limit number of balls reach a winning or until a prescribed time determined in advance for each round game elapses. Control to open.

  When the round game is over, the main control CPU 30a controls the large winning opening 23a to the closed state, and closes the large winning opening 23a until the round interval time determined in advance for each round game has elapsed. maintain. A series of these controls are executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the prescribed number of rounds ends, the main control CPU 30a starts an ending time, and outputs an ending command instructing 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 ended, when the main control CPU 30a gives the positive variation state based on the determined big hit type (the type of the special symbol), the primary probability change flag is assigned the positive variation state Set a value indicating. On the other hand, when the positive control state is not given, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the positive change state is not given to the main probability change flag. When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag.

  When the big hit game is ended, 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 giving the high base state to the main operation number flag based on the type of the big hit. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the main actuation number flag each time the variation game is executed, and resets the value of the main actuation flag when it becomes “0”. The main control CPU 30 a outputs, to the effect control board 31, an operation number specification command specifying the value set in the main operation number flag. When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag.

  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 in accordance therewith.

  For example, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the fixed stop display is displayed based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Determine the symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be given.

  That is, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the big hit symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the big hit. When the designated final stop symbol is an out symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the out of reach when the out of reach reach variation pattern is designated. When the designated final stop symbol is an out symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the out when the outlier fluctuation pattern is designated.

  Upon input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to execute the decorative symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. When the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command, the decoration lamp LA and the speaker SP are caused to execute the effect accompanying the fluctuation game (decorative pattern fluctuation game) based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Control. Thereafter, when the all-pattern stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variation game and causes the determined symbol combination to be displayed on a fixed stop.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a is that the positive variation state is assigned to the sub probability variation flag when the positive variation state is given based on the big hit symbol after the end of the big hit game. Set a 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 sub operation flag after the end of the big hit game, and Set the number of operations to the value. The effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub actuation frequency flag based on the value designated by the actuation frequency designation command. When the value of the sub actuation frequency flag becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31 a deletes the value indicating that the high base state is given from the sub actuation flag.

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

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

  The effect modes MA1 and MA2 are effect modes in the low base state, and the effect mode MB is the effect mode in the high base state. In addition, while production mode MA1 and MA2 can stay in the case where a definite change state is not given, presentation mode MB can stay in both a case where a positive change state is given and a case where it is not given. It is.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, transition of various effect modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described. Further, in FIG. 4, broken lines are shown to classify a plurality of effect modes.
As shown in FIG. 4, when in the low base state, it stays in either of the effect modes MA1 and MA2. On the other hand, when in the high base state, it stays in the effect mode MB. Then, when various jackpots are won, the effect mode can be switched with the start of the first variation game after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot.

  When the jackpot is won, regardless of the type of the jackpot and the gaming state when the jackpot is won, the player stays in the effect mode MB. Then, in the effect mode MB, when the high base state ends after the end of the big hit game, transition to the effect mode MA1 is made at the start of the next variation game. As described above, when the high base state is in the high base state, the high base state is completely assigned, and the transition to the production mode MA1 is made along with the execution of the variation game.

  Further, when in the low base state, one of the effect modes MA1 and MA2 is to stay, but with the start of the fluctuation game as a trigger, the transition drawing of the effect mode is performed. When staying in the effect mode MA1, a transition lottery to the effect mode MA2 is performed, and when staying in the effect mode MA2, a transition lottery to the effect mode MA1 is performed. When the transition lottery is won, the effect mode is shifted from the fluctuation game.

Here, control relating to the effect mode performed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of the big hit based on the special symbol designating command in the variation game winning the big hit lottery. Further, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the gaming state in the variation game in which the big hit lottery is won, based on the sub probability change flag and the sub operation flag. Based on the identified result, the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the big hit game in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. The effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay. In the present embodiment, as the effect mode after the end of the big hit game, data indicating the effect mode MB is set regardless of the type of the big hit or the game state.

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

  Next, the variable game start effect mode control process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described below. The variation game start effect mode control process is a process for performing transition control of the effect mode at the start of the variation game. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute the effect mode control process at the start of the fluctuation game by the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern specification 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 that is staying based on the value.

  Then, based on the sub operation flag, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the application of the high base state is ended. When it is determined that the application of the high base state ends, the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MA1 as 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 effect control CPU 31a determines that one of the effect modes MA1 and MA2 is staying, the effect control CPU 31a performs a transfer mode drawing of the effect mode. When the effect control CPU 31a determines that it is staying in the effect mode MA1 and wins the effect mode transition lottery, it sets data indicating the effect mode MA2 as the effect mode flag and corresponds to the effect mode MA2 The effect display device 16 is controlled to display various images such as a background image to be displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 31a is staying in the effect mode MA2 and wins the effect mode transition lottery, the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MA1 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. As described above, in the present embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control that controls the effect mode corresponds to effect mode control means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the variation game by the winning of the game ball to each start winning opening 21a, 22a is suspended, the determination of the variation game is performed from various random numbers acquired by the winning. In addition to the above, it is possible to execute continuous rendition showing the jackpot expectation (degree of advantage) based on the result of the judgment. As the continuous effect in the present embodiment, stepwise step-up effects (step effects) are executed during the period of a plurality of continuous fluctuation games. In other words, the step-up effect is an effect that can be performed during the period of a plurality of continuous fluctuation games.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, a predetermined number of stages (shown as “number of SUs” in the drawing), such as SU1 to SU5, is defined in the SU effect. The SU effect in the present embodiment is an effect to be executed in the order of the number of stages from small to large. In SU production, it is possible to show the jackpot expectation degree by the final final stage number. In particular, when the final stage number of SU production becomes large, the jackpot expectation is defined to increase. For this reason, when SU rendition is executed, the jackpot expectation level is increased by being continuously executed in stages. As described above, the number of stages of the SU effect includes the first stage number and the second stage number larger than the first stage number, and the second stage number has a higher jackpot expectation than the first stage number. Although the number of stages is the first stage, it can be said that the first stage is a stage having a lower level of jackpot expectation than the second stage. Further, the non-final stage number which is not the final stage number does not include SU5 which is the upper limit stage number but includes the stage number of SU4 or less. That is, the non-final stage number includes the first stage number (there is the first stage number).

  In the present embodiment, as the SU1 effect, the flowering effect in which the effect image in which the flower of each color falls is displayed is defined as the effect in which the fan in each color is displayed as the SU2 effect. It is done. In addition, as the SU3 effect, a first cut-in effect in which a predetermined character image is displayed with a background image of each color is predetermined as an SU4 effect, and a second cut-in effect in which a predetermined character image is displayed as an SU5 effect. The third cut-in effect in which the character image of is displayed is defined.

  In addition, there are a plurality of types of effect types in which the effects are different even in the same stage number in the SU effect. As the effect types of SU effects of the present embodiment, there are an effect type in which an effect image based on white is displayed, an effect type in which a effect image based on red is displayed, and an effect image based on gold There is an effect type to be displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect types are defined so as to correspond to all the numbers of stages. That is, each of the SU effects of the number of stages is classified into any of a plurality of effect types. In the following description, in the case of simply indicating “white effect type”, an effect type in which an effect image based on white is displayed is indicated. In addition, in the case of simply indicating “red effect type”, the effect type in which the effect image based on red is displayed is indicated, and in the case where the “gold effect type” is simply indicated, the effect image based on gold is Indicates the type of effect to be displayed.

  Also, in SU rendition, even if the number of stages is the same, it is possible to show the jackpot expectation degree by the rendition type. Specifically, as the effect type of the SU effect, the red effect type is defined to be higher in the jackpot expectation degree than the white effect type. In addition, as the effect type of SU effect, it is specified that the big hit expectation degree is higher in the golden effect type than in 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 expectation degrees in the effect types of SU effects. Further, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the SU effect, there may be a case where a change effect of changing the effect type of the SU effect while continuing the number of stages is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as effect data for executing SU effects, 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 causing the SU1 effect to be executed with a white effect type.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6A, the start timing at which the execution of the SU effect of each number of stages is started is defined. The execution of the SU1 effect is started at the timing indicated by the code T1 on the basis of the timing indicated by the code T0 at which the execution of the variation game is started. The execution of the SU2 effect is started at the timing shown by the code T2 on the basis of the timing shown by the code T0, the execution of the SU3 effect is started at the timing shown by the code T3, and the execution of the SU4 effect is performed at the timing shown by the code T4. The execution of the SU5 effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference T5. That is, the execution start timing of the SU effect of each number of stages is specified on the basis of the start of the variation game, and the SU effect will be started in the order of the level number. In addition, in the variation game, when the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed as a symbol combination of reach at the timing shown by the code T6, the execution of the SU effect of each number of stages will be started during the previous normal variation. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the SU effect is continuously executed over a plurality of continuous fluctuation games. In particular, in the first variation game among the plurality of consecutive variation games, the execution of SU presentation is started from the SU1 presentation, but in the variation games other than the first, the number of stages of the previous variation game is continued SU effect is to be executed. Then, among the plurality of consecutive fluctuation games, at least the final fluctuation game, the final stage number of SU effects are executed. That is, in the non-final non-final fluctuation game among the plurality of continuous fluctuation games, when the transition of the number of stages of SU presentation is interrupted at the non-final number of stages, the execution of the subsequent fluctuation game is started Later, the transition of the number of stages of SU production will resume from the number of non-final stages.

  In addition, in the first variation game among the continuous variation games, the execution of the SU effect is started in the white effect type, but in the variation games other than the first, the effect type of the previous variation game is SU presentation will be executed to continue. Then, the SU effect is executed in the final effect type in at least the final change game among the plurality of continuous change games. That is, in the non-final non-final variation game among a plurality of continuous variation games, the next variation game is started when the change presentation is performed to change the kind of effect of SU presentation in the same number of stages. Later, the same stage number of SU effects will be executed with the changed effect type.

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

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

  In addition, from the timing shown by the code T27 to the timing shown by the code T28, a change effect is executed in which the SU2 effect of the white effect type is changed to the SU2 effect of the red effect type. Then, the second variation game ends at the timing indicated by the code T30. In this case, the SU2 effect is continuously executed in the red effect type from the timing shown in the code T28 to the timing shown in the code T30. If the timings shown by the code T27 and the code T28 are later than the timing shown by the code T2 in the second variation game, the timing shown by the code T3 and the code T5 are obtained even if they are before the timing shown by the code T3. It may be between the timing shown or later than the timing shown by the code 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 shown by the code T33, the SU3 effect is executed with the red effect type. The timing shown by the code T33 is the timing shown by the code T3 in the third variation game.

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

  Thus, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of SU effects is interrupted at the number of non-final stages during the period of the non-final fluctuation game among the plurality of fluctuation games, and the fluctuation game from the next time starts After that, the transition of the number of stages of SU production will be resumed. In particular, in this case, SU presentation is performed in a non-final number of stages, continuing from the suspension of the transition of the SU presentation to the restart. The number of non-final stages here is the number of relatively small stages (the number of first stages) such as SU1 and SU2, and the transition of the number of stages of SU production is interrupted at such relatively small number of stages. The Rukoto.

  Further, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of SU effects may be interrupted at the number of non-final stages, and change effects for changing the type of effect of SU effects which is the same number of stages may be executed. In this case, in the effect display device 16, after the start of the next variation game, SU effects of the same number of stages are executed with the changed effect type.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, an example of an image displayed on the effect display device 16 when the continuous effect is executed will be described. Here, a specific example will be described in which SU effects as continuous effects are executed in three consecutive variable games.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the decorative symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, and as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the first variation game is started, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started . Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), a downplay effect is performed in which an effect image on which a white flower falls is displayed. This flower arrangement effect is an SU1 effect performed with a white effect type. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the decorative symbol is displayed for a final decision, and the first variation game is ended. In this case, the SU1 effect is continuously executed for the white effect type.

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

  Further, when the SU2 effect is continuously executed in the white effect type, as shown in FIG. 7G, a change effect may be performed in which a white fan changes to a red fan. This fan down piece effect is an SU2 effect performed with a red effect type. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), the decorative symbol is displayed for a final decision, 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, variation display of a decorative pattern is started. In this case, the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the red effect type. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, a change effect may be performed in which a red fan is changed to a gold fan. This fan down piece effect is an SU2 effect performed with a golden effect type.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8C, a first cut-in effect is performed in which a character image imitating a panda with a golden background image is displayed. This first cut-in effect is an SU3 effect executed with a golden effect type. In the first cut-in effect, the boundary image BL3 moves downward from above the display region GH of the effect display device 16, and the third step display region GH3 in which the effect image of the first cut-in effect is displayed is enlarged Do. The third stage display area GH3 is a display area larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. In addition, in the display area other than the third step display area GH3 in the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the golden effect type.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, a second cut-in effect is performed in which a character image imitating a rabbit with a golden background image is displayed. The second cut-in effect is an SU4 effect 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 step display area GH4 in which the effect image of the second cut-in effect is displayed Will expand. The fourth stage display area GH4 is a display area larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16.

  Further, 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 step display area GH3 in which the effect image of the first cut-in effect is displayed is reduced. The third stage display area GH3 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 third stage display area GH3 is a golden effect type, and it can be specified that the SU3 effect has been executed with the golden effect type. Further, in the display areas other than the third stage display area GH3 and the fourth stage display area GH4 in the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the SU2 effect is continuously executed with the golden effect type.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8E, a third cut-in effect is performed in which a character image imitating a rat with a golden background image is displayed. The third cut-in effect is an SU5 effect executed with a golden effect type. In the third cut-in effect, the boundary image BL5 moves upward from the lower side of the display region GH of the effect display device 16, and the fifth step display region GH5 in which the effect image of the third cut-in effect is displayed Will expand. The fifth step display area GH5 is a display area larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16.

  Further, 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 step display area GH4 in which the effect image of the second cut-in effect is displayed is reduced. 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 golden effect type, and it can be specified that the SU4 effect has been executed with the golden effect type. In addition, 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 in the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the SU2 effect is continued with the golden effect type. 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 to be larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the third stage display area GH3 becomes less than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. Thus, the effect image of the first cut-in effect is displayed in a display mode different from that in the case of reduction. 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 number of stages of the SU effect shifts from SU3 to SU4. In addition, when the fourth step display area GH4 is enlarged to be larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, and the fourth step display area GH4 is less than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. The effect image of the second cut-in effect is displayed in a display mode different from that in the case of reduction to. 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 number of stages of the SU effect shifts from SU4 to SU5.

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

  In the present embodiment, the effect image displayed in the SU effect of each number of steps corresponds to a step image capable of specifying the number of steps of the SU effect and the effect type, 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. Further, any one of the effect images of the SU3 effect to the SU5 effect corresponds to the specific stage image. Further, the number of steps before the specific number of steps corresponds to the predetermined number of steps, and the predetermined number of step images corresponds to the predetermined number of step images.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), after the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed as a symbol combination of reach, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the decorative symbol is displayed as a decidedly big hit as a symbol combination. The third variation game is over.

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 they are staying.
As shown in FIG. 9A, during the stay of the effect mode MA1, in the first cut-in effect as the effect SU3, the boundary image BL3 moves downward from above the display area GH of the effect display device 16 , And the third step display area GH3 is expanded.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, during the stay in the effect mode MA1, in the second cut-in effect as the effect SU4, the boundary image BL4 moves from the right side to the left side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16 At the same time, the fourth step display area GH4 is expanded. In addition, 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, during the stay of the effect mode MA1, in the third cut-in effect as the effect of SU5, the boundary image BL5 moves upward from below the display region GH of the effect display device 16 , And the fifth step display area GH5 is expanded. 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 step display area GH4 is reduced.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9D, during the stay of the effect mode MA2, in the first cut-in effect as the effect SU3, the boundaries from the left side to the right side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16 As the image BL3 moves, the third step 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 effect SU4, the boundary image BL4 moves downward from above the display region GH of the effect display device 16 , The fourth step display area GH4 is expanded. In addition, 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 step display area GH3 is reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 9F, in the third cut-in effect as the SU5 effect in the effect mode MA2, the boundary image BL5 moves from the right side to the left side of the display area GH of the effect display device 16 , And the fifth step display area GH5 is expanded. In addition, 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 step display area GH4 is reduced.

  Thus, in the effect display device 16, each step display area GH3 to GH5 has different directions (reverse direction) in the enlargement direction and the reduction direction depending on the number of steps and the effect mode being (controlled). The effect image is displayed in different display areas. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 16 that executes such SU effects corresponds to the stage effect executing means, the effect executing means, and the image display means.

  Here, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described with reference to FIG. The prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by a result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process, triggered by the winning of the game ball to each start winning opening 21a, 22a in a state where the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit number. In this pre-read command setting process, whether or not various random numbers acquired along with the winning of each start winning opening 21a, 22a in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value, a variation game corresponding to the winning This is a process to determine (in advance) before execution.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a restriction condition is satisfied, such as when the number of pending storages is the upper limit value or when a big hit is in progress (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 the determination result is negative (the restriction condition is 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 in association with the winning of each start winning hole 21a, 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 a type of a variation game that is executed with the game ball being won on each start winning opening 21a, 22a (whether it is a first variation game or a second variation game) And the number of pending storages.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads out the value of the hit determination random number acquired along with the winning of each start winning opening 21a, 22a, and specifies whether the value of the hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value. Do. In particular, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the read random number for collision judgment matches the shared jackpot judgment value among the jackpot judgment values, matches the high probability dedicated jackpot judgment value, or matches the jackpot judgment value Identify if not. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value regardless of whether or not it is the positive variation state, or matches the big hit determination value only when it is the positive variation state, Whether or not it is a state is to specify whether it does not match the jackpot determination value.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special symbol allocation random number acquired upon winning of each start winning opening 21a, 22a, and based on the read out value, the type of big hit in the case of a big hit Identify

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a reads out the value of the reach determination random number acquired along with the winning of each start winning opening 21a, 22a, and based on the read out value, the reach state is formed in the case of outliers. Identify whether or not to In the present embodiment, the same reach determination value is defined regardless of the number of pending storages, so it is not a configuration that does not determine whether the reach state is formed or not until execution of the variation game is started. .

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result thus identified. Specifically, as the pre-reading command, the type of fluctuation game to be executed, the number of reserved memories, whether or not to win the big hit lottery depending on whether or not it is a definite change state, the type of big hit in the case of big hit In this case, it can be specified whether or not the reach state is formed.

  In other words, various random numbers obtained triggered by the winnings are referred to before the start of the variation game based on the winnings triggered by the winning of the game balls to the respective start winning openings 21a, 22a, and the referenced results can be specified Pre-read commands are determined (generated). Then, it is possible to specify the type of the variation game to be executed, the current number of pending storages, whether or not to be a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not to become out-of-reach reach fluctuation by such a prefetch command.

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the continuous effect determination process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. The continuous effect determination process is a process for performing control relating to continuous effects triggered by winning of the game balls on the start winning openings 21a and 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 pre-read command and a hold designation command have been input (step S201). If the 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, when 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 read ahead command, and reads ahead corresponding to the number of hold memories. The command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S202. In particular, since the number of pending storages is designated by the prefetch command, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the input order of the prefetch command for each variation game.

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

  Note that, as an example of the restriction condition in the present embodiment, the CPU for effect control 31a reads a value from the in-execution flag assigned to the RAM for effect control 31c, and it is determined that SU effect as continuous effect is being executed. In this case, it is determined that the restriction condition is established. The in-execution flag is information indicating whether SU effect as continuous effect is being performed. In addition, when the prefetch control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when it is determined that the prefetch command corresponding to the fluctuation game whose execution is already suspended is a big hit. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when the variable game is a predetermined number of times after the end of the application of the high base state. In addition, in the high base state, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied. Further, when the number of pending storages designated by the prefetch command is “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is established.

  In step S203, based on the input prefetch command, the effect control CPU 31a executes a continuous effect lottery process that determines the content of the effect of SU effect whether or not to execute SU effect as continuous effect. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a determines, based on the pre-read command, whether or not SU effect is to be performed before (in advance) the execution of the variation game corresponding to the pre-read 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 the determination result is negative (not selected in the continuous effect lottery), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous effect determination process without executing step S205. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the winning in the continuous effect lottery), the effect control CPU 31a produces information indicating the determination result such as information indicating the content of the effect of performing the SU effect or the SU effect It sets to RAM31c for control (step S205). In addition, since the effect control CPU 31a is performing the SU effect when performing the SU effect, the effect control CPU 31a effectively sets the in-execution flag and ends the continuous effect determination process. When the execution of the SU effect is finished, the effect control CPU 31a sets the in-execution flag to be invalid.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the continuous effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to display an effect image for executing the SU effect based on the information on the SU effect. In particular, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 31a is to execute the SU effect in response to the input of the pre-read command, the next change pattern specification command is input, and the SU effect is generated in a plurality of consecutive change games from the next change game. Will be executed. Further, when the number of pending storages designated by the prefetch command is “1”, continuous rendering is not performed. For this reason, this continuous effect is started (in advance) before the variation game corresponding to the prefetch command. Further, when executing the SU effects of SU3 to SU5, the effect control CPU 31a executes the SU effect in the display mode corresponding to the controlled effect mode based on the value set in the effect mode flag. Control of displaying the effect image on the effect display device 16 is performed. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a that executes the SU effect corresponds to the effect control means.

Here, the continuous effect lottery process will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14.
Based on the input pre-reading command, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute SU effect as continuous effect. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the SU effect is to be executed at a higher rate than the case where the pre-reading command causing the big hit is input when the pre-reading command causing the big hit is input. That is, by executing the SU effect, it is possible to show the jackpot expectation.

  In addition, when the pre-reading command to be a big hit is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the SU effect at a higher rate when the number of pending storage designated by the pre-reading command is larger than when it is small. As a specific example, when the number of pending storages specified by the big-hit hit prefetch command is "4", the effect control CPU 31a has a higher rate than the case where the number of pending storages is "3". Decide to execute SU production. That is, the number of fluctuation games in which the SU effect is continuously executed can indicate the big hit expectation, and when the number of fluctuation games in which the SU effect is continuously executed is large, the big hit is larger than the small one. Expectations are high.

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when the pre-reading command causing the big hit change is input, any one of SU2 to SU5 is determined as the final stage number of the SU effect. When the prefetch command that causes the outreach reach fluctuation is input, any one of SU2 to SU4 is determined as the final stage number of SU effects. When a look-ahead command that causes out-of-order fluctuation is input, one of SU1 to SU3 is determined as the final stage number of SU effects.

  As described above, when the final stage number is SU1, that is, by performing the SU1 effect but not shifting to the SU2 effect, it is definitely notified that the out-of-order fluctuation will be made. In addition, when the final stage number is SU4 and SU5, that is, by transitioning to SU4 effect after SU3 effect is executed, it is definitely notified that it will be either a big hit fluctuation or an outreach reach fluctuation. . In addition, when the final stage number is SU5, that is, by shifting to the SU5 effect after the SU4 effect is executed, it is notified that the big hit fluctuation will be decided.

  In addition, when a pre-reading command that causes a big hit fluctuation is input, any one of white, red and gold effects types is determined as the final effect type of SU effects. When a look-ahead command causing out-of-reach reach fluctuation is input, one of white and red effect types is determined as the final effect type of SU effects. When a look-ahead command that causes out-of-order change is input, a white effect type is determined as the final effect type of SU effects.

  As described above, when the final effect type is the golden effect type, that is, by performing the change effect of changing to the golden effect type, it is definitely notified that the big hit change will be made. In addition, when the final effect type is a red effect type, that is, by performing a change effect of changing to a red effect type, it is definitely notified that one of the big hit fluctuation and the out of reach reach fluctuation will be It becomes.

  Then, when the final stage number of SU effects and the final effect type are determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines a step number transition pattern indicating a transition aspect of the SU effect step numbers, and stores it in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. Do. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a controls to shift the number of stages of the SU effect in the transition mode based on the determined stage number transition pattern.

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

  For example, when the number of pending storages designated 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 number of stages 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 SU effects is resumed, the SU2 effect is executed, and the transition of the number of stages of SU effects is interrupted by 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 stages of SU presentation is interrupted by the non-final number of stages SU1 and SU2, and the SU presentation is performed in the next and subsequent variation games. The transition of the number of stages will be resumed.

  In the present embodiment, the stage transition pattern for executing the SU effects of SU3 to SU5 in the non-final variation game is not defined, and the SU effect of SU3 to SU5 is executed in the final variation game A number transition pattern is defined. That is, when the final stage number is SU3 to SU5, that is, by shifting to the SU3 effect after the SU2 effect is executed, it is definitely notified that the game is the final variation game.

  Further, when the final stage number of SU effects and the final effect type 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. Do. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a controls to change the effect type of the SU effect in the change mode based on the determined effect type change pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the effect control ROM 31 b is stored so that the number of pending storage designated by the prefetch command, the final effect type, and the effect type change pattern correspond to each other. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines an effect type change pattern corresponding to the pending memory number and the final effect type, based on the pending memory number and the final effect type specified by the pre-read command.

  For example, when the number of pending memories designated by the preread command is “3” and the final effect type is the effect type of gold, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of stages among the effect type change patterns SP330 to SP335. Transition pattern is determined by lottery. When the effect type change pattern SP331 is determined, the SU effect is executed with a white effect type in the first variation game. After the SU effect is executed with the white effect type in the second variation game, a change effect for changing the white effect type into the red effect type is executed, and the SU effect is executed with the red effect type. After the SU effect is executed for the red effect type in the third variation game, a change effect for changing the red effect type to a gold effect type is executed, and the SU effect is executed for the gold effect type. In this case, in the first and second fluctuation games that are non-final fluctuation games, a change effect for changing the effect type of SU effect is executed, and in the next fluctuation game, the SU effect of the changed effect type is executed. The Rukoto.

  Further, 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 SU effects in the SU1 effect Migration is suspended. 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 SU2 effect is changed to the red effect type. The change presentation to be made is executed, and the transition of the number of stages of the SU presentation is interrupted by the SU2 presentation. After the red effect type SU2 effect is executed in the third variation game, a change effect for changing to a SU3 effect is executed with the gold effect type, the transition of the number of stages of SU effects is resumed, and the gold effect type is The SU3 effect, the SU4 effect, and the SU5 effect are to be executed.

  In this manner, the effect control CPU 31a suspends the transition of the number of stages of SU effects in the non-final stage number during the non-final variable game period among the plurality of fluctuation games, and starts the next and subsequent fluctuation games After that, the transition of the number of stages of SU production will be resumed. In this case, particularly, in this case, the effect control CPU 31a causes the SU effect to be executed in the non-final stage number continuously from the suspension of the transition of the SU effect to the resumption thereof. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a may suspend transition of the stage number of SU effects at a non-final stage number, and may execute a change effect of changing the effect type of the SU effect which is the same stage number. In this case, after the start of the next variation game, the effect control CPU 31a executes SU effects of the same number of stages with the changed effect type. Further, in the effect display device 16, the number of stages of SU effects is shifted in the determined transition mode, and the effect type of SU effects 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 SU effects corresponds to the transition mode determining means. 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 in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When SU effects are executed during a plurality of consecutive change game periods, even if the transition of the number of stages of SU effects is interrupted, after the start of the next and subsequent change games, SU effects The sense of expectation for the resumption of the transition of the number of stages can be enhanced, and the interest to the game can be improved.

  (2) Even if the transition of the number of stages of SU production is interrupted by the number of stages with a low probability of big hit, the transition of the number of stages of SU presentation is resumed after the next and subsequent fluctuation games start. The sense of expectation can be enhanced, and the interest to the game can be improved.

(3) In addition, an effect of changing the type of effect of SU effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to be made to pay attention to the type of effect of SU effects, and to improve the interest for the game.
(4) Even when the effect of changing the effect type of SU effect is executed, after the start of the next variation game, the feeling of expectation for the SU effect being executed with the changed effect type is enhanced It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (5) A production is performed in which the production type of SU production is changed from the production type with low expectation of big hit to the production type with high expectation of big hit. For this reason, even if the kind of effect of SU effect is a effect type having a low hit probability, the expectation for changing to a high hit effect type can be enhanced, and the next fluctuation game starts. After that, the sense of expectation for the SU effect to be executed with the changed effect type can be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (6) In the case where the transition of the number of stages of SU production is interrupted at the number of non-final stages during the non-final variation game period, and the transition of the number of stages of SU presentation is resumed after the next or subsequent variation game starts. The SU presentation is executed in a non-final number of stages, continuing from the suspension of the transition of the SU presentation to the restart. For this reason, in a state where the SU effect is continuously executed in 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 and subsequent fluctuation games start is also heightened It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (7) In addition, in a state where the SU effect is continuously executed in the non-final stage number, after the start of the next variation game, the expectation for the SU effect to be executed in the changed effect type is also It is possible to raise it and to improve the interest for the game.

  (8) When the number of fluctuation games in which the SU effect is continuously executed is large, the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when it is small. For this reason, the transition of the number of stages of SU effects after the start of the fluctuation game after the next time is started according to raising the sense of expectation for the SU effect to be continuously executed even during the period of the fluctuation game after the next time It is possible to raise the sense of expectation for the reopening of the game and to improve the interest for the game.

  (9) Also, after the start of the next variation game, the presentation type changed during the next variation game is changed according to the type of SU being changed, in accordance with raising the sense of expectation for the SU effect to be continuously executed during the next variation game period. Expectations for the presentation to be performed can also be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (10) In the conventional case, when the number of stages of SU effects has shifted, for example, there may be cases where it is not possible to recognize SU effects before the shift or cases where it is hard to say that It is desired to improve the interest for the game by further improving the effect of the display mode of the image related to the SU effect before and after. Therefore, when the number of stages of SU effects shifts to the specific number of stages, the effect images of the SU effects of the specific number of stages are displayed in a size larger than half of the display area GH for displaying the effect images regarding SU effects. On the other hand, the effect image regarding the SU effect of the number of stages 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 stages is not displayed. For this reason, even when the number of stages of SU production has shifted to a specific number of stages, it is possible to draw attention to the presentation image of the SU production of a specific number of stages, while the SUs of the number of stages before the specific number The effect image of the effect can also be recognized, the SU effect and the number of stages thereof can be easily recognized, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (11) When the number of stages of SU effect shifts from the first stage number to the second stage number, the effect image of the first stage number of SU effect is reduced from the size larger than half to less than half the size of the display area GH As a result, the second stage number of effect images of the SU effect are displayed in a part of the display area not displayed. Thus, in the first stage number of SU effects, it is possible to draw attention to the first stage number of stage effects related to the SU effect, but when the number of stages of the SU effect shifts from the first number of stages to the second number of stages The effect image of the first stage number of SU effects is displayed in a recognizable manner, the SU effect and the number of the stages are easily recognized, and it is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (12) Each of the SU effects of each number of stages is classified into any of a plurality of types of effect types, and the effect image of the SU effect is an image capable of specifying the classified effect type of the SU effect . For this reason, it is possible to recognize which effect type is classified into the effect type from the effect images corresponding to the respective SU effects of each number of stages, and it is possible to improve the interest for the game.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the SU effect is executed during the period of a plurality of continuous fluctuation games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the second embodiment, the SU effect may be performed during a plurality of fluctuation cycles performed in one fluctuation game. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configuration and the same control content as those of the embodiment described above, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified. In the second embodiment, the fluctuation game of the first embodiment may be read as a fluctuation cycle.

First, the variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of 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 a big hit is made, and if it is not made a big hit, whether or not a misplacement reach effect is to be performed. Specifically, the variation patterns P14, P22, P32, P41, and P53 are defined as the big hit variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns P13, P21, P31, and P52 are defined as out-of-reach reach fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns P11, P12, and P51 are defined as out-of-order fluctuation patterns.

  As the variation patterns selectable in the low base state, variation patterns P11 to P14, P21, P22, P31, P32, and P41 are defined, and as the variation patterns selectable in the high base state, variation patterns P51 to P53 are defined. ing.

  The variation pattern P12 selectable in the low base state is a variation pattern for shortening the variation time of the variation pattern P11. The selectable variation pattern P51 in the high base state is a variation pattern that further reduces the variation time of the selectable variation pattern P12 in the low base state. For this reason, in the case of the high base state, it is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened than in the case of the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the number of fluctuation cycles (the number of continuous operations) executed in one fluctuation game is associated with the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation cycle is a unit effect executed in each of one or a plurality of predetermined periods in one fluctuation game, and is a unit effect accompanying the fluctuation of the decorative pattern. That is, the fluctuation cycle is a unit effect executed in one or more predetermined periods to which one fluctuation game is assigned (divided). In this embodiment, as the fluctuation cycle other than the final, one fluctuation cycle from the start of the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol until the display of the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped is one fluctuation cycle, and the final fluctuation cycle is the decorative symbol From the start of the variable display of to the display of the decorative symbol being fixedly stopped is regarded as one fluctuation cycle. As described above, an effect in which a plurality of fluctuation games are executed in one fluctuation game may be referred to as a “pseudo continuous effect”.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) of fluctuation cycles which can be executed in one fluctuation game is defined, and a big hit is expected according to the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game. Can indicate the degree. In particular, when the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game increases, the jackpot expectation is defined to increase. In addition, when the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game reaches the upper limit number, it is defined that a big hit is determined. For this reason, in the one fluctuation game, the next fluctuation cycle is also continuously executed, and the jackpot expectation degree is increased.

  Specifically, fluctuation patterns P11 to P14 and P51 to P53 are defined as fluctuation patterns in which one fluctuation cycle is executed in one fluctuation game. As a variation pattern in which two variation cycles are executed in one variation game, variation patterns P21 and P22 are as variation patterns in which three variation cycles are executed in one variation game. , P32 is defined as a fluctuation pattern in which four fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, a fluctuation pattern P41 is defined respectively.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the SU effect may be executed in one fluctuation game in which a plurality of fluctuation cycles are performed. That is, the SU effect is an effect that can be performed during the period of a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles in one fluctuation game. In other words, the SU effect is an effect that can be performed during a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles. In addition, when the number of fluctuation cycles performed in one fluctuation game is large, the jackpot expectation is higher than in the case where it is small. For this reason, when the number of fluctuation cycles in which SU effects are continuously executed is large, the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is small.

  Further, in the second embodiment, determination of various random numbers may not be performed triggered by winning of the game ball in each start winning opening 21a, 22a, depending on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 30a. The pseudo continuous effect is to be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, the SU effect in the second embodiment is continuously executed over a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles in one fluctuation game. In particular, in the first variation cycle among the continuous variation cycles, the execution of SU presentation is started from the SU1 effect, but in the other variation cycles, the number of stages of the previous variation cycle is continued SU effect is to be executed. Then, among the plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles, at least the final fluctuation cycle will carry out the final stage number of SU effects. That is, in the non-final non-final fluctuation cycle among a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles, when the transition of the number of stages of SU presentation is interrupted at the non-final number of stages, the execution of subsequent fluctuation cycles is started Later, the transition of the number of stages of SU production will resume from the number of non-final stages.

  In addition, in the first fluctuation cycle among the continuous fluctuation cycles, the execution of the SU effect is started with the white effect type, but in the fluctuation cycles other than the first, the effect type of the previous fluctuation cycle is SU presentation will be executed to continue. Then, the SU effect is executed in the final effect type in at least the final fluctuation cycle among a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles. That is, in the non-final non-final fluctuation cycle among a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles, the next fluctuation cycle is started when the change presentation is performed to change the kind of effect of SU production in the same number of stages in the non-final non-final fluctuation cycle. Later, the same stage number of SU effects will be executed with the changed effect type.

  Thus, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of SU effects is interrupted at the number of non-final stages during the period of the non-final fluctuation cycle among the plurality of fluctuation cycles, and the next and subsequent fluctuation cycles start After that, the transition of the number of stages of SU production will be resumed. In particular, in this case, SU presentation is performed in a non-final number of stages, continuing from the suspension of the transition of the SU presentation to the restart. The number of non-final stages here is the number of relatively small stages (the number of first stages) such as SU1 and SU2, and the transition of the number of stages of SU production is interrupted at such relatively small number of stages. The Rukoto.

  Further, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of SU effects may be interrupted at the number of non-final stages, and change effects for changing the type of effect of SU effects which is the same number of stages may be executed. In this case, in the effect display device 16, after the start of the next variation cycle, SU effects of the same number of stages are executed with the changed effect type.

  Further, in the first embodiment, it has been described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 that the SU effect is executed in three consecutive fluctuation games. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, it is assumed that the three variation cycles are executed that the three variation cycles are executed, and that the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped in the first and second variation games. In the first and second fluctuation cycles, the decorative symbols are respectively read as being temporarily displayed and stopped by a predetermined symbol combination (symbol combination of continuation suggestive symbols).

  Further, in the first embodiment, with reference to FIG. 11, the continuous effect determination process is executed. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect determination process is executed instead of the continuous effect determination process.

  In the pseudo continuous effect determination process, instead of steps S201 and S202 of the continuous effect determination process, the CPU for effect control 31a receives a change pattern specification command specifying a change pattern for which a plurality of change cycles are to be executed. Determine The fluctuation patterns P21, P22, P31, P32, and P41 correspond to fluctuation patterns in which a plurality of fluctuation cycles are executed.

  If it is not determined that the fluctuation pattern designation command for specifying the fluctuation pattern for which the fluctuation cycle is executed a plurality of times is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the pseudo continuous effect determination process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern designation command specifying the variation pattern for which the plurality of variation cycles are to be executed is input, the effect control CPU 31a executes the pseudo continuous effect lottery process. This pseudo continuous effect lottery process is a process similar to the continuous effect lottery process in the first embodiment.

  Based on the input fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a executes a pseudo continuous effect lottery process of determining the content of the effect of the SU effect as to whether or not the SU effect is to be executed as the pseudo continuous effect. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the SU effect based on the change pattern specification command. The effect control CPU 31a that executes such a process corresponds to the stage effect determining means.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the pseudo continuous effect lottery has been won as in step S204, and when it is determined that the pseudo continuous effect lottery has not been won, the pseudo continuous effect determining process Finish. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 31a determines that the pseudo continuous effect lottery has been won, information for indicating the determination result such as performing the SU effect or information indicating the content of the effect of the SU effect is used for effect control It sets to RAM31c (step S205), and ends a pseudo | simulation continuous presentation determination process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the continuous effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to display an effect image for executing the SU effect based on the information on the SU effect. In particular, when the effect control CPU 31a determines that the SU effect is to be executed triggered by the input of the change pattern specification command, the SU effect is generated in a plurality of consecutive change cycles from the change game in which the change pattern specification command is input. It will be run.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the prefetch command of FIG. 12 in the first embodiment is read as a fluctuation pattern designation command. Also, the number of pending storages in FIGS. 13 and 14 in the first embodiment is replaced with the number of fluctuation cycles performed in one fluctuation game, and the number of fluctuation games in FIGS. 13 and 14 in the first embodiment is fluctuated. Replace with the number of cycles.

  In particular, in the pseudo continuous effect lottery process, when a fluctuation pattern designating command for a big hit is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs SU rendering at a higher rate than a case where a fluctuation pattern designating command for an off-set is input. Decide to run. That is, by executing the SU effect, it is possible to show the jackpot expectation.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern designating command to be a big hit is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs SU effect at a higher rate when the number of fluctuation cycles identified based on the fluctuation pattern designating command is larger when the number is larger. Decide to execute. That is, the number of fluctuation cycles in which the SU production is continuously performed can indicate the big hit expectation, and when the number of fluctuation cycles in which the SU production is continuously performed is large, the big hit is larger than the small one. Expectations are high.

  Then, when it is determined that SU effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the final stage number of SU effects as the pseudo continuous effect and the final effect type based on the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the effect control RAM 31c. It stores in the predetermined area of

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when a fluctuation pattern designation command causing a big hit fluctuation is input, any one of SU2 to SU5 is determined as the final stage number of SU effects. When a fluctuation pattern designation command causing out-of-reach reach fluctuation is input, any one of SU2 to SU4 is determined as the final stage number of SU effects. When a fluctuation pattern designation command causing out-of-order fluctuation is input, one of SU1 to SU3 is determined as the final stage number of SU effects.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern specification command causing the big hit fluctuation is input, any one of white, red and gold effects types is determined as the final effect type of SU effects. When a fluctuation pattern designation command causing out-of-reach reach fluctuation is input, any one of white and red effect types is determined as the final effect type of SU effects. When a fluctuation pattern designation command that causes outlier fluctuation is input, a white effect type is determined as a final effect type of SU effects.

  Then, when the final stage number of SU effects and the final effect type are determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines a step number transition pattern indicating a transition aspect of the SU effect step numbers, and stores it in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. Do. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a controls to shift the number of stages of the SU effect in the transition mode based on the determined stage number transition pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the effect control ROM 31 b is stored so that the number of variation cycles specified based on the variation pattern designation command, the number of final stages, and the number-of-stages transition pattern correspond to each other It is done. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines a stage number transition pattern corresponding to the number of variation cycles and the final stage number based on the number of variation cycles and the final stage number.

  In the present embodiment, the transition pattern of the number of stages in which the SU effect of SU3 to SU5 is executed in the non-final fluctuation cycle is not defined, and the SU effect of SU3 to SU5 is executed in the final fluctuation cycle A number transition pattern is defined. That is, when the final stage number is SU3 to SU5, that is, by shifting to the SU3 effect after the SU2 effect is executed, it is definitely notified that this is a final fluctuation cycle.

  Further, when the final stage number of SU effects and the final effect type 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. Do. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a controls to change the effect type of the SU effect in the change mode based on the determined effect type change pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the effect control ROM 31 b is stored so that the number of fluctuation cycles specified based on the change pattern designation command, the final effect type, and the effect type change pattern correspond to each other. It is done. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect type change pattern corresponding to the number of fluctuation cycles and the final effect type based on the number of fluctuation cycles and the final effect type specified based on the fluctuation pattern designation command. Do.

  Thus, the CPU for effect control 31a suspends the transition of the number of stages of SU production in the non-final stage number 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 SU production will be resumed. In this case, particularly, in this case, the effect control CPU 31a causes the SU effect to be executed in the non-final stage number continuously from the suspension of the transition of the SU effect to the resumption thereof. In addition, when stopping the transition of the stage number of SU effects in the non-final stage number, the effect control CPU 31a may execute a change effect of changing the effect type of the SU effect which is the same number of stages. In this case, after the start of the next variation cycle, 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 of (4) and (10) to (12) in the first embodiment.
(13) When SU effects are executed during a plurality of consecutive fluctuation cycles, even if the transition of the number of stages of SU effects is interrupted, SU effects are started after the next and subsequent fluctuation cycles have started The sense of expectation for the resumption of the transition of the number of stages can be enhanced, and the interest to the game can be improved.

  (14) Even if the transition of the number of stages of SU production is interrupted by the number of stages with a low expected level of big hit, the transition of the number of stages of SU production is resumed after the fluctuation cycle starts after the next time The sense of expectation can be enhanced, and the interest to the game can be improved.

  (15) Even when the effect of changing the effect type of SU effect is executed, after the start of the next variation cycle, the expectation for the SU effect being executed with the changed effect type is enhanced It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (16) A production is performed in which the production type of SU production is changed from the production type with low expectation of big hit to the production type with high expectation of big hit. For this reason, even if the kind of effect of SU production is a production type having a low hit probability, the expectation for changing to a production type having a high hit probability is enhanced, and the next fluctuation cycle starts After that, the sense of expectation for the SU effect to be executed with the changed effect type can be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (17) In the case where the transition of the number of stages of SU production is interrupted at the number of non final stages during the non-final fluctuation cycle and the transition of the number of stages of SU production is resumed after the next fluctuation cycle starts. The SU presentation is executed in a non-final number of stages, continuing from the suspension of the transition of the SU presentation to the restart. For this reason, in a state where the SU effect is continuously executed in the non-final number of stages, the expectation for the transition of the number of stages of SU effects to be resumed after the start of the fluctuation cycle from the next time onward is heightened It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (18) In addition, in a state where the SU effect is continuously executed with the number of non-final stages, also after the start of the next variation cycle, there is also a sense of expectation for the SU effect being executed with the changed effect type. It is possible to raise it and to improve the interest for the game.

  (19) If the number of fluctuation cycles in which the SU effect is continuously executed is large, the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is small. For this reason, transition of the number of stages of SU production after the next and subsequent fluctuation cycles are started according to raising the sense of expectation for SU production to be continuously executed even during the period of fluctuation cycles after next time It is possible to raise the sense of expectation for the reopening of the game and to improve the interest for the game.

  (20) In addition, after the start of the next fluctuation cycle to coincide with raising the sense of expectation for the SU effect to be continuously executed even during the period of the next fluctuation cycle, the effect type SU changed. Expectations for the presentation to be performed can also be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
-In 1st Embodiment, although SU production itself was set as continuous production, it is not restricted to this, for example, even if continuous production (specific production) is performed in a plurality of continuous fluctuation games other than SU production. Good. In this case, it is sufficient that the SU effect can be performed in any of a plurality of continuous variation games in which the continuous effect is executed. That is, the stage effect may be an effect to be executed during a period of a plurality of continuous variation games in which the continuous effect is executed. As described above, the effect display device 16 corresponds to a specific effect executing unit that executes the specific effect performed in each of a plurality of continuous variation games. As a specific example of the continuous effect, a background image corresponding to the number of times the continuous effect is performed may be displayed on the effect display device 16. In addition, in the effect display device 16, the hold image corresponding to the hold storage number may be displayed, and the display mode of the predetermined hold image may be displayed as a specific display mode over a plurality of fluctuation games. And while a continuous production is performed in such a continuous several times change game, a stage effect is performed in one of a plurality of change games among a plurality of change games in which a continuous effect is performed, and The stage effect may not be performed in any of the variation games.

  In the first embodiment, for example, the SU effect may be performed in one variation game. In this case, the SU effect may be executed when a pre-reading command specifying that the number of pending storages is "1" is input. In addition, in the first variation game among a plurality of consecutive variation games, the SU presentation may be performed in the same effect mode as in the case where the SU presentation is performed in one variation game. By performing control in this manner, it can be made to pay attention to whether or not SU effects are continuously executed in the first variation game.

  -In 2nd Embodiment, when one fluctuation | variation game is performed in one fluctuation | variation game, SU presentation may be performed. In this case, there is a special variation pattern in which one variation cycle is performed in one variation game, and when the special variation pattern is determined, the SU effect may be performed. Also, in the first variation cycle among a plurality of continuous variation cycles, the SU presentation may be performed in the same presentation mode as in the case where the SU presentation is performed in one variation cycle. By controlling in this manner, it can be made to pay attention to whether SU effect is continuously executed in the first fluctuation cycle.

  In the above embodiment, when the SU effect of the predetermined number of stages is executed in the predetermined effect type, after the next fluctuation game or the next fluctuation cycle is started, the SU effect of the same number of stages in the same effect type is executed But it is not limited to this. For example, after the next fluctuation game or the next fluctuation cycle is started, SU effects may be executed with different effect types, and even if the effect type is a high hit expectancy type, the big hit expectation is low It may be an effect type. In addition, for example, after the next fluctuation game or the next fluctuation cycle is started, the SU effect may be executed in a different number of stages, and even if it is a stage number with a high jackpot expectation, the jackpot expectation degree The number of stages may be low.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect image of the SU effect can be displayed on the entire display region GH of the effect display device 16, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect image of SU effect is displayed in a part of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, while the effect image of SU effect is not displayed other than that of the display area GH of the effect display device 16 You may As a specific example, in addition to a part of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the hold image indicating the number of pending storages may be displayed, and the effect image of the SU effect may not be displayed. In this case, the effect image of the SU effect of each number of stages may be displayed with a size based on the display area where the effect image of the SU effect can be displayed. Further, for example, instead of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, a display area (special display area) visible by the player in the display area GH of the effect display device 16 may be used as a reference. In this case, in the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the effect image of the SU effect of each number of stages may be displayed in a size based on the display area which can be visually recognized by the player. 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 not hidden by the game board YB may be a display area that can be viewed by the player.

  -In the above embodiment, when the number of stages of SU effect shifts to any of SU3 to SU5 and the SU effect of the shifted number of stages is executed, the effect image of the SU effect of the shifted number of stages is displayed Although the display area is set to a size larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of stages of SU effects shifts to any of SU1 to SU5, the display area for displaying the effect image of the SU effects of the number of stages shifted is larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16 It may be a size. Further, for example, when the number of stages of SU effects is shifted to the specific number of stages, the display area for displaying the effect image of the SU effects of the shifted number of stages is more than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16 When the size is set to be large and the number of stages is shifted to another level, the size may not be set to be larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. Further, for example, when transitioning to the final stage number, the display area for displaying the determined effect of the final stage number of SU effects may be set to a size larger than half of the display area GH of the effect display device 16. In this case, the display area for displaying the effect image of the non-final stage number of SU effects may be set to a size smaller than half the display area GH of the effect display device 16 when the number of non-final stage numbers is shifted.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the number of stages of SU effects shifts to any of SU3 to SU5 and the SU effect of the number of shifted stages is executed, an effect of SU effects smaller than the number of shifted stages The image may be displayed on all of the display areas in which the effect image of the SU effect of the transitioned number of stages is not displayed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the effect display of the SU effect of the specific number of stages is displayed in the effect display device 16, only the effect image of the SU effect of the number of the stages immediately before the specific number of phases is displayed It is also good. As a specific example, when the effect image of the SU4 effect is displayed in the effect display device 16, the effect image of the SU3 effect is displayed, but the effect image of the SU1 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 SU effects is interrupted in the non-final variation game among the plurality of continuous variation games and the non-final variation cycle among the plurality of continuous variation cycles, and the next time The transition of the number of stages of SU effects is resumed after execution of the subsequent fluctuation game and fluctuation cycle is started, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button is effective is defined in the fluctuation game, and after the transition of the number of stages of SU effects is interrupted, the player operates the effect button in the operation effective period. The transition of the number of stages of SU rendition may be resumed when the condition is satisfied. In this case, a player is provided with an effect button (operation means) operable by the player, the effect control CPU 31a and the effect button are connected, and the operation signal is output to the effect control CPU 31a by the operation of the effect button. It is assumed. In addition, for example, when the condition that the specified time has elapsed is satisfied after the transition of the stage number of the SU effect is suspended in the variation game, the transition of the stage number of the SU effect may be resumed. That is, in the effect display device 16, the transition of the number of stages of SU effects may be interrupted at the non-final number of stages, and the transition of the number of stages of SU effects may be resumed after the predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, SU presentation may be performed in a non-final number of stages, continuing from the suspension of the transition of the SU presentation to the restart. Also, for example, the transition of the number of stages of SU effects may be interrupted, the effect of changing the type of effect of SU effects may be performed, and the transition of the number of stages of SU effects may be resumed after a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, the change presentation is performed to change the type of the SU presentation in the non-final variation game among the plurality of continuous variation games and the non-final variation cycle among the plurality of continuous variation cycles After the execution of the next fluctuation game and fluctuation cycle is started, the SU effect is performed for the changed effect type, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, after the operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button is effective is specified in the fluctuation game and the change effect for changing the effect type of the SU effect is executed, the player operates the effect button in the operation effective period. If the condition of having been performed is satisfied, there may be a case where the SU effect is performed with the changed effect type. Also, for example, if a condition that the specified time has elapsed is satisfied after the change effect for changing 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, the change effect for changing the effect type of the SU effect is executed, and the SU effect may be executed with the changed effect type after the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, for example, if one or more operation valid periods are defined, and the number of times the operation valid period has become large, the jackpot expectation may be higher than the small one. Good. That is, when the number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied is large, such as when the effect button is operated in the operation valid period, the big hit expectation may be higher than when it is small.

  In the above embodiment, the change effect for changing the kind of effect of SU effect is performed or not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the change effect may be performed without fail. There is no problem even if it is not executed.

  In the embodiment described above, one system of SU effects is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of systems of SU effects may be executed. As a specific example, there are a first system SU effect (first effect) and a second system SU effect (second effect) having different effect modes in the SU effect. In the first system SU effect, there are white, red and gold effect types for each stage number. Also in the second system SU rendition, there are white, red and gold rendition types for each number of stages. In this case, in the effect display device 16, a change effect for changing 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. Further, in the effect display device 16, a change effect for changing 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 for changing 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 configure it. As a specific example, the first system SU effect is an SU effect in the above embodiment, and the second system SU effect is an SU effect in which a comment image in which a character makes a comment is displayed in stages Good. Further, a plurality of stage effect patterns are defined in the effect control ROM 31b in which the transition mode of the number of stages of SU effect, the change mode of the effect type of SU effect, and the change mode of the effect system of SU effect are associated. ing. As a change aspect of the production system of SU production, it is specified by the pattern which changes the system of SU production according to the number of times of fluctuation game and the number of fluctuation cycles. The effect control CPU 31a determines the transition mode of the number of stages of SU effect, the change mode of the effect type of SU effect, and the change mode of the effect system of SU effect by determining any of a plurality of step effect patterns. Do. Also, for example, there may be a pattern in which the jackpot expectation decreases as the transition aspect of the number of stages of SU effects or the change aspect of the types of effects of SU effects.

  In the above embodiment, the change effect for changing the effect type of the SU effect is executed, but not limited to this, for example, the effect type of various effects other than the SU effect is also changed in combination with the effect type of the SU effect A change effect may be executed, and there is no problem if a change effect is also executed in which the effect types of various effects other than the SU effect are also changed without changing the effect type of the SU effect. In other words, when the effect type of SU effect is changed and the effect type of SU effect is changed, if the effect type of SU effect is maintained, SU effect is maintained with the effect type maintained after the predetermined condition is satisfied. May be performed.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, after the change effect for changing the effect type of the SU effect is performed, the SU effect of the effect type changed in the different number of steps is performed without continuing the number of stages of the SU effect It may be done. As a specific example, when the SU1 effect is executed and the change effect for changing the effect type of the SU effect is performed, the SU2 effect may be executed with the changed effect type. Further, for example, when the SU 2 effect is executed and the change effect for changing the effect type of the SU effect is performed, the SU 1 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 SU effect execution is started from the white effect type SU1 effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, red or The execution of the SU effect may be started from the SU effect of the golden effect type. Also, for example, the execution of the SU effect may be started from the SU effect of SU2 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the SU effects of the number of steps are performed in order of the number of steps, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the SU effects of the number of steps may be performed by skipping the number of steps. 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 the SU3 effect being executed.

  In the above embodiment, one type of start timing of SU effects for each number of steps is defined, but not limited to this, for example, a plurality of types of start timings of SU effects for each number of steps are specified, Any may be determined from a plurality of types of start timings. Further, for example, the start timing of the SU effect for each stage number may not be defined, and the start timing of the SU effect in any of the stage numbers may be defined.

  In the above embodiment, the transition of the number of stages of SU effects is resumed when a predetermined time has elapsed on the basis of the start of the fluctuation game or the start of the fluctuation cycle, but the invention is not limited thereto. The transition of the number of stages of SU presentation may be resumed, triggered by the start or the start of the fluctuation cycle.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the number of stages among the number of stages, a plurality of types of effect types are defined, but in the other number of stages, a plurality of types of effect types are not defined , One type of effect type may be defined. As a specific example, there are a plurality of types of effect types of SU effects of SU1 to SU4, but it may be defined that there is only one type of effect type of SU effects of SU5.

  In the above embodiment, the type of effect of SU effects of SU3 to SU5 can be specified by the display color of the background image of SU effect, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, identification may be made possible by the display color of the boundary images BL3 to BL5, or specification may be made by the display color of a predetermined character image in SU effects of SU3 to SU5.

  In the above embodiment, the effect mode is made different by displaying the effect images of the respective colors so as to correspond to a plurality of effect types, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect mode may be made different by changing the shape of the effect image, such as changing a predetermined character image, or a combination thereof. That is, the plurality of effect types may be any effect mode that can be specified by the player.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the number of stages of SU effects is a plurality of stages in a non-final fluctuation game among a plurality of continuous fluctuation games and a non-final fluctuation cycle among a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles. It may be shifted to become larger.

  In the above embodiment, 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, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, after the SU effects of SU3 to SU5 are performed, the change effect may be defined to be performed. Also, for example, in one variation game or one variation cycle, the change presentation may be performed before or after the transition presentation is performed before the transition of the number of stages of SU presentation is interrupted, and the change presentation may be performed, It may be a combination. Further, for example, the big hit expectation may be made different depending on the execution timing of the above-mentioned change presentation, and the big hit expectation degree before and after the execution timing does not matter.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the transition mode of the number of stages of SU production and the change mode of the kind of production of SU production were determined separately, it is not restricted to this. For example, a plurality of types of stage effect patterns indicating the contents of the effects of the SU effect corresponding to the transition mode of the number of stages of SU effects and the change modes of the effect types of SU effects correspond are defined. By determining either of them, the transition mode of the number of stages of SU effects and the change mode of the type of effects of SU effects may be determined in the same process.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the jackpot expectation may be a certain jackpot type jackpot expectation. In addition, the specific jackpot type may be a jackpot type to which a probability change state is given, or may be a jackpot type to which a high base state is given until the next time. In other words, the jackpot expectation level may be an advantage level advantageous to the player.

  In the above embodiment, the SU effect is executed by the display of the image, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the output mode of the sound from the speaker SP, the light emission mode of the light by the decoration lamp LA, the movable body and the operation unit It is also possible to combine effects such as displacement, vibration of the firing handle, and blowing.

  In the above embodiment, the SU effect is performed in the low base state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the SU effect may be performed 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, the order of winning is performed, or the plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed. Also, one type of variation game may be executed.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, various random number values related to the variation game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of pending storages. In this case, each time the variation game is executed, the random number value is subjected to shift processing, and the number of pending storages is stored in the storage area decremented by one.

In the embodiment described above, the symbol stop command may not be output as long as the variation control game variation time is managed by the effect control board 31.
-In the said embodiment, although what is called 1 type pachinko game machine was employ | adopted, it is not restricted to the type of a pachinko game machine, such as 2 types, 3 types, 1 type 2 types of mixing machines. In addition to pachinko gaming machines where a variation game based on the entry of gaming balls into various types of goods disposed in the flow area of the gaming board is executed, the variation game is executed according to, for example, a game start operation Slot machines may be employed. Further, in this case, it does not matter whether the slot machine is for stopping the symbols in the variation game in response to the stopping operation, or the slot machine for stopping the symbols in the variation game with the elapse of a predetermined time. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-playing combination, etc.) is determined in response to a game start operation, and symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which symbols displayed in a stop display are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that symbols displayed in a stop display are in an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which a symbol displayed in a stop display is an advantageous combination is notified) The high probability state corresponds to the advantageous state.

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

  (B) A change mode determining means for determining the change mode of the stage type of the stage effect, the stage effect executing means changing the stage type of the stage effect in the mode of change determined by the change mode determining means Is performed.

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

  (D) A gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game that varies symbols is provided with an image display means for displaying an effect image, and the image display means is a stage relating to stage rendition performed in stages 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 effect shifts to a specific number of stages, in the image display means, a specification regarding the stage effect of the specific number of stages A stage image is displayed in a size larger than half of the special display area, and a predetermined stage image relating to stage effects of the number of stages before the specific stage number is the specific stage image of the special display area. It is characterized in that it is displayed on a part or all of a display area which is not displayed.

  (E) A gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game for varying symbols is provided with an image display means for displaying an effect image, and the image display means is a stage relating to stage rendition performed in stages during the period of the symbol variation game. When a special display area is provided to display an image so that the player can visually recognize the image, and the number of stages of the stage effect shifts to the final stage number, the image display means specifies the stage effect of the final stage number A stage image is displayed in a size larger than half of the special display area, and a predetermined stage image relating to stage effects of the number of stages before the final stage number is the specific stage image of the special display area. It is characterized in that it is displayed on a part or all of a display area which is not displayed.

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

  (H) A production mode control means for controlling a production mode is provided, and in the image display means, the step image is displayed in different display areas according to the production mode controlled by the production mode control means.

  SOL1 ... large winning opening solenoid, SOL2 ... ordinary motor role 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 12 second special symbol display device 16 effect display device (step effect execution means, effect execution means, image display means, specific effect execution means) 21 first start winning device 21a first start The winning opening 22 22 second starting winning device 22a second starting winning opening 22b opening and closing member 23 large winning device 23a large winning opening 23b large winning opening door 25 actuation gate 30 Main control board, 30a: CPU for main control, 30b: ROM for main control, 30c: RAM for main control, 31: effect control board, 31a: CPU for effect control (transition mode determination means, change mode determination Means, production mode control means), 31b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game in which symbols are varied,
A stage effect executing means for executing a stage effect performed in stages;
In the symbol variation game, a variation cycle accompanied by symbol variation may be performed multiple times,
The stage effect is an effect that can be performed during a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles,
Each of the stage effects of each stage number is an effect having the same stage number as the stage main actor and the stage type common to the plurality of stages as the stage element, and is classified into any of a plurality of stage types Has been
The effect types of the stage effects include the first effect type and the second effect type,
The first effect type is an effect type having a lower degree of advantage than the second effect type,
In the step demonstration execution means, said plurality of said stages rendition of a specific number of steps in effect principal for a specific number of stages is the stage number of the non-final during the period of non-final variation cycle of the change cycle After being executed, the transition of the stage number of the stage effect is interrupted, and the stage type of the stage effect in the specific stage number is maintained from the first effect type to the second while maintaining the main subject of the stage effect. When the change effect for changing to the effect type is executed and the transition of the number of stages of the stage effect is resumed after the next and subsequent fluctuation cycles are started, the transition of the number of stages of the step effect is performed after the change presentation is performed The stage effect of the specific number of stages is executed with the second effect type changed in the change effect while maintaining the main subject of the step effect until the resumption of the step effect is resumed ,
The change effect is directed der Ru game machine that is not executed in a special number of steps greater than the specific number of stages. The stage effect execution means has an image display means for displaying an effect image,
The image display means has a specific display area for displaying a step image relating to the step effect,
When the number of stages of the stage effect shifts to the final stage number, a specific stage image related to the stage effect of the final stage number is displayed in a size larger than half of the specific display area in the image display means A predetermined stage image relating to a stage effect of a stage number before the final stage number is displayed in a part or all of a display area where the specific stage image is not displayed among the specific display area,
When the number of stages of the stage effect shifts from the predetermined number of stages to the final number of stages, the step image related to the stage effects of the predetermined number of stages in the image display means is specified from the size larger than half of the specific display area of being reduced to less than half the size of the display area, the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific stage image is displayed on a part or the whole of the display area not displayed.

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