JP6725167B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed by varying symbols, and as a result, when an advantageous condition is established, an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game) is generated. It Further, in addition to the symbol display device for displaying the symbols, an effect display device capable of variably displaying the effect symbols (decorative symbols) associated with the variation of the symbols and displaying a notice image indicating the degree of expectation that an advantageous state is produced is provided. Have been raised, raising expectations for the advantageous state.

In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, in addition to the symbol display device and the effect display device (main effect display device), a sub effect display device for displaying a notice image is provided. Things are disclosed. In this sub-effect display device, a notice image is displayed, and a light-emitting body provided in the sub-effect display device blinks, so that it is possible to identify whether the symbol on the symbol display device is changing. There is.

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However, in such a gaming machine, there is little variety in the display mode of the image displayed on each effect display device, and it is desired to further enhance the interest in the game by further improving the effect.

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

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is provided with a symbol display means for executing a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and is advantageous to a player when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in the symbol variation game. In a gaming machine in which a state is caused, a unit having a first image display unit capable of displaying an effect image, a unit having a second image display unit capable of displaying an effect image, the first image display unit and the first image display unit. Two display control means for performing display control of the image display unit, and a displacement control means for displaceably controlling the movable effect member, the display control means, the effect corresponding to the symbol displayed on the symbol display means The symbol can be controlled so that it can be displayed on the first image display section but not displayed on the second image display section, and the display control means corresponds to the symbol displayed on the symbol display means. A continuous notice effect that can control that the effect symbol can be displayed on the first image display unit and can specify that a continuous notice effect that indicates the degree of expectation that an advantageous state will occur after the symbol variation game is executed is executed. An image is controlled so that it can be displayed on at least the second image display unit, and the displacement control means is different between a case where the continuous notice effect is continuously executed and a case where the continuous notice effect is not continuously executed. With a probability, the movable effect member is displaced so as to be controlled to be in a special displacement mode, and the display control means performs an effect in which the movable effect member is displaced in the special displacement mode. the a Starring output image you suggest display control to allow at least the first image display unit, the display control means, in both the said first image display unit and the second image display unit, the first image A specific image straddling the display unit and the second image display unit is controlled to be displayable, and the continuous notice effect is a pseudo-continuous effect capable of executing a plurality of variation cycles in one symbol variation game, The continuation of the continuous notice effect means that the variation cycle continues, and the specific image can be displayed upon the operation of the operation means operable by the player , and the first specific image and the first specific image can be displayed. There is a second specific image that is different from the specific image, the first specific image is an image that is definitely notified that the fluctuation cycle is continuously executed , and the movable effect member is the operation unit. When the variation cycle is continuously executed, the specific image is the first specific image, and the displacement mode of the movable effect member is the special displacement mode. , The specific image when the variation cycle is not continuously executed is the second specific image, and the displacement mode of the movable effect member is a non-special displacement mode different from the special displacement mode. And

In the above gaming machine, the probability that the movable effect member is displaced when the continuous announcement effect is not continuously executed may include zero.

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

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the positional relationship of each effect display device. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the positional relationship of a movable body. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the kind of pseudo continuous production. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. (A)-(g) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. The figure which shows a cut-in notice production table. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the display area in each effect display device. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device. The figure which shows the display mode of each effect display device.

An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described below.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launching handle HD, and it is possible to launch a game ball to the game board YB in accordance with the rotating operation of the launching handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button BT as an operation means for effect that can be operated by the player.

The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting units. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (symbol variation game, first symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, symbol, first symbol) are varied and displayed is performed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as “first variable game”.

The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting units. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (symbol variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, symbol, second symbol) are varied and displayed is executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as the “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

In the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 as the symbol display means in the present embodiment, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols ends the variable game. Will be stopped and displayed. The special symbols include a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) and a loss symbol that can recognize a big hit. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is given to the player.

In addition, the game board YB, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 is provided separately, a first effect display device 16 for displaying an effect image. In the first effect display device 16 as the first effect display means, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol changing game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are changed in a plurality of columns. Is done.

On the first effect display device 16, when the variation game starts, the decorative symbols in each row are variably displayed along the predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Further, in the first effect display device 16, before the decorative design is stopped and displayed, the reach design may be combined to form the reach state. As the reach symbol combination, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns in the first effect display device 16 are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column ( In the present embodiment, the symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in the middle row are variably displayed is defined.

On the first effect display device 16, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of each special symbol display device 11, 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the big hit symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 16. When the deviation symbol is stopped and displayed on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the deviation symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 16. In the present embodiment, as a big hit design combination (big hit display result), a design combination in which the decorative designs of all rows are of the same type is an outlying design combination (disappearance display result), which is a decorative design of all rows. Symbol combinations that are not the same type are specified respectively.

Further, the first effect display device 16 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. To be done. Therefore, the player can recognize a big hit or a deviation from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 16.

The game board YB is provided with a second effect display device 17 that is separate from the first effect display device 16 and displays an effect image. The second effect display device 17 as the second effect display device is arranged below the first effect display device 16 and in front of the first effect display device 16 (on the player side), and is movable in the second display. This is a device that is movable in a predetermined direction (vertical direction and swing in the present embodiment) by driving a second display movable motor MOT2 (see FIG. 4) as means.

On the game board YB, a third effect display device 18 that displays an effect image is provided separately from the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 17. The third effect display device 18 as the third effect display means is arranged above the first effect display device 16 and in front of the first effect display device 16 (on the player side), and is movable in the third display. This is a device that is movable in a predetermined direction (up and down direction and swing in this embodiment) by driving a third display movable motor MOT3 (see FIG. 4) as means.

The game board YB is provided with a first starting winning device 21 having a first starting winning opening 21a into which a game ball can enter. The first starting winning device 21 as a first starting means is provided with a first starting sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening 21a. When the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first variable game can be given, and the game as a predetermined number of prize balls can be provided. Conditions for paying out the ball are given.

The game board YB is provided with a second starting winning device 22 having a second starting winning opening 22a into which a game ball can enter. The second starting prize device 22 as the second starting means has an opening/closing member 22b (ordinary electric prize) that opens and closes the second starting prize hole 22a by operating the ordinary electric prize solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 4). It is arranged. The opening/closing member 22b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning port 22a of the second start winning device 22 (the ball is restricted), and the game ball can enter (the ball is entering). Operates in open state (allowed). The opening/closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

The second starting winning device 22 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening 22a. When the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls can be provided. Conditions for paying out the ball are given.

The game board YB is provided with a special winning device 23 having a special winning opening 23a into which a game ball can enter. The special winning device 23 is provided with a special winning opening door 23b that opens and closes the special winning opening 23a by operating a special winning solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 4). The special winning opening door 23b is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which the game ball can enter (the entry is allowed). To work. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

The special winning device 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition of a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls is given.

When the big hit game is given, the big winning opening door 23b is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big winning opening 23a is operated in the open state, and the entry of the game ball is allowed by the operation. It Therefore, the player can get a chance to win many prize balls. In the present embodiment, the big hit game is in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, because there is a chance of winning a large number of prize balls. Then, this big hit game is awarded (when the predetermined advantageous condition is established) when the big hit is determined by the internal lottery and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

On the game board YB, a first hold display device 13 is provided separately from the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 and the effect display devices 16 to 18. The first hold display device 13 as the hold display means (first hold display means) indicates the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 13 satisfies the start condition of the first variable game by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a, while the execution condition of the first variable game is not satisfied. This shows the number of first variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they have not been established, that is, the so-called first start suspension memory number (hereinafter, first suspension memory number).

On the game board YB, a second hold display device 14 is provided separately from the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 and the effect display devices 16 to 18. The second hold display device 14 as a hold display means (second hold display means) indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, in the second hold display device 14, while the game ball enters the second start winning port 22a, the start condition of the second variable game is satisfied, but the execution condition of the second variable game is not yet satisfied. The number of second variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they have not been established, that is, the so-called second starting suspension storage number (hereinafter, second suspension storage number) is shown. In the present embodiment, the first number of pending storages corresponds to the first pending information (holding information), and the second number of pending storages corresponds to the second holding information (holding information).

On the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 15 is arranged. In this normal symbol display device 15, a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "general symbols") are varied to derive one regular symbol Normal symbol variation game by ordinary symbols (hereinafter, "general symbols"). Sometimes referred to as a game).

The player can recognize a normal hit or a normal hit from the public figure finally displayed in the general figure game (display result derived in the general figure game). When the ordinary figure stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 15 is an ordinary hit symbol, the ordinary hit can be recognized. When the normal hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded the normal hit game. Further, when the ordinary figure stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 15 is an unusual symbol, the unusual symbol can be recognized from the ordinary symbol.

An operating gate 25 is provided on the game board YB. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the starting condition of the universal figure game can be given. The universal game is performed in order to derive a lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening/closing member 22b of the second starting prize device 22 (whether the game ball can be entered into the second starting prize hole 22a). It is something that will be done. When the drawing result of the universal figure game is a normal win and the universal figure win game is given, the opening/closing member 22b is opened and the second start winning port 22a is opened, so that the game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, the opening/closing member 22b is opened to facilitate the entry of the game ball into the second start winning port 22a, and the player can easily obtain the start condition of the variable game and the prize ball. You can get the chance to do it.

In addition, the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) that changes the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery from a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot game is over. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation ending condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery changes with a high probability and a jackpot is likely to occur.

In addition, the present embodiment has a function of improving the ball entrance rate. The entry rate improvement function is a function that can give a favorable entry rate improvement state to the player after the big hit game is over. In the ball entry rate improving state, the variation time of the universal game that derives the lottery result of the per-university drawing is shortened compared to when the ball entry rate improving state is not provided (non-ball entry rate improving state). .. In addition, in the ball entry rate improved state, the probability of winning the normal win lottery is higher than in the non-ball entry rate improved state. In addition, in the state where the ball entry rate is improved, the opening time of the opening/closing member 22b based on winning one lottery per public figure is higher than that in the state where the ball non-ball entry rate is improved when the player wins the lottery per public figure. become longer. In addition, the variation time of the fluctuating game may be shorter than that in the non-income rate improving state during the improved entry rate state. Often shortened.

In the present embodiment, the entry rate improvement state is provided until a predetermined entry rate improvement ending condition is satisfied. In the state of improved ball entry rate, the opening/closing member 22b operates advantageously for the player, and the rate of ball entry into the second start winning port 22a per unit time may be more advantageous than usual for the player. The improved ball entry rate may be given even during the probability change state.

In the present embodiment, the first start winning port 21a is arranged below the second effect display device 17, and it is better to roll the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB. It becomes easier for the game ball to enter than to roll the second flow path Y on the right side of. Therefore, in the non-ball-increasing rate improving state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning port 22a, the first flow path X is rolled to enter the game ball into the first starting winning port 21a. Tends to fire game balls. On the other hand, on the right side of the first effect display device 16, an operation gate 25, a second starting winning opening 22a, and a big winning opening 23a are arranged in this order from above, and roll in the second flow path Y. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter than to roll the first flow path X. Therefore, in the state where the game ball is easy to enter the second start winning port 22a, the game ball is inserted into the second starting winning port 22a so that the game ball is inserted into the large winning port 23a in the big hit game. In order to enter the ball, there is a tendency to shoot the game ball so as to roll the second flow path Y.

As shown in FIG. 2, the present embodiment includes horizontally long image display parts GH1 to GH3 that are longer in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction. Each effect display device 16-18 is arranged. The image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18 are display areas of the same size, and are smaller than the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16. This is a size display area. Therefore, in general, the first effect display device 16 may be referred to as the main effect display device, and the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 may be referred to as the sub effect display device.

In the present embodiment, as the effect display devices 16 to 18, the third effect display device 18, the first effect display device 16, and the second effect display device 17 are linearly arranged in this order from above. Has been done. In this way, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are arranged so as to sandwich the first effect display device.

The second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are capable of displacing the front (player side) of the first effect display device 16 in a predetermined direction, and specifically, the original position, the first position, and the second position. It is configured to be displaceable to the position and the third position (special position).

As shown in FIG. 2A, when the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged in the original position, the upper peripheral edge of the image display portion GH2 of the second effect display device 17 is the image of the first effect display device 16. The image display part GH2 of the second effect display device 17 is arranged so as to be in contact with the lower peripheral edge of the display part GH1 so as not to cover up the image display part GH1 of the first effect display device 16. Further, the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18 is arranged so as to cover a part of the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the second effect display devices 17 are displaced upward with respect to the original position, whereby the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the first position. When each effect display device 16 to 18 is arranged at the first position, the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18 display the image of the first effect display device 16. It is arranged so as to cover a part of the display unit GH1.

As shown in FIG. 2C, the second effect display device 17 is displaced upward and the third effect display device 18 is displaced downward with respect to the first position, whereby each effect display device 16 to 18 is moved. It is located in the second position. When each effect display device 16 to 18 is arranged at the second position, the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18 display the image of the first effect display device 16. It is arranged so as to cover a part of the display unit GH1, and is arranged so as to cover a display area wider than the first position.

As shown in FIG. 2D, the second effect display device 17 is further displaced upward and the third effect display device 18 is further displaced downward with respect to the second position, so that the effect display devices 16 to 18 are respectively moved. Are arranged in the third position. When each effect display device 16-18 is arranged at the third position, the image display portion GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display portion GH3 of the third effect display device 18 are the images of the first effect display device 16. It is arranged so as to cover a part of the display unit GH1, and is arranged so as to cover a display area wider than the second position. Further, the upper peripheral edge of the image display section GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the lower peripheral edge of the image display section GH3 of the third effect display device 18 are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other.

Since the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 can be displaced to the respective positions in this way, the positional relationship between the effect display devices 16 to 18 can be changed, and various changes accompanying the change can be made. By displaying the effect image, the effect of the effect can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 3, a movable body K as a movable effect member that can be displaced is disposed in front of the first effect display device 16. The movable body K is a member imitating the character of “war”, and is composed of a left movable body KL and a right movable body KR which are divided into left and right. The movable body K is arranged in front of the first effect display device 16 (on the side of the player), and is driven in a predetermined direction (in the left-right direction in the present embodiment) by driving a movable body motor MOT1 (see FIG. 4) as movable means. ) Is a device that can be moved. Specifically, the movable body K can be displaced between the original position shown in FIG. 3(a) and the displacement position shown in FIG. 3(b).

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. At this opening time, an opening effect is first shown to indicate the start of the big hit game. When the opening time ends, the round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is played a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds set as an upper limit. One round game is continued until the maximum number of game balls to enter the prize hole 23a, or until the specified time has elapsed. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When all round games are completed, the ending time is set. At this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of kinds of big hits, and a big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is given. According to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won, which of the plurality of types of big hits is determined.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines such as the winning probability of the big hit lottery and the contents of the big hit game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot determination (lottery) is 164/65536 (about 1/399) in the non-probable state which is not the probable state, and 1010/65536 (about 1/65) in the probable state. ) Are specified respectively. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is "3", and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is "14". "Pieces" are specified respectively. The number of game balls that can be entered in one round game is “9 balls”, and the number of game balls of the maximum number of entered balls in one round game is not large. "25 seconds" is specified as the maximum opening time. As the number of round games in one big hit game, "4", "8", and "16" are defined so as to correspond to the kinds of big hits, and in the first variable game, there is a 30% probability of " “4” is determined to be “8” with a probability of 70%, “8” is determined to have a probability of 30% in the second variation game, and “16” is determined to be a probability of 70%.

In the first variation game, when the number of round games is "8", the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, and when the number of round games is "4", the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game. Is not given. In the second variation game, if the number of round games is "16", the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished, and if the number of round games is "8", the probability variation state is finished after the big hit game. Is not given. When the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is continuously given until the next big hit game is given (hereinafter, referred to as "until next time").

In the first variation game, when the number of round games is "8", the entry rate improvement state is given until the next time after the big hit game is finished, and when the number of round games is "4", the big hit game is After the end of the above, the state of improving the ball entry rate is given with "100 times" as the upper limit. In the second variation game, when the number of round games is "16", the entry rate improvement state is given until the next time after the big hit game is finished, and when the number of round games is "8", the big hit game is After the end of the above, the state of improving the ball entry rate is given up to "100 times".

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing 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 production control board 31 as the production control means displays the display mode of each production display device 16 to 18 (display image of a design, background, characters, etc.). A process related to the decision is executed and the display content is controlled according to the process result. Moreover, the effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA and the audio output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30. The effect control board 31 controls the drive mode of the movable body motor MOT1, the second display movable motor MOT2, and the third display movable motor MOT3 based on the control signal output from the main control board 30. The effect control board 31 executes various controls based on operation signals from the effect buttons BT.

The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, to the main control CPU 30a, each special symbol display device 11, 12, each hold display device 13, 14, the normal symbol display device 15 is connected. In addition, a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various kinds of processing relating to the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of game effect (display effect, etc.) from when the symbol (special symbol) starts to vary (fluctuation game starts) until the symbol is stopped and displayed (fluctuation game ends). Is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from the start of variation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. In the variation pattern according to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the effect contents (whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) of the variable game from the time when the special symbol starts changing until the special symbol is fixedly displayed. it can.

The fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern that specifies a big hit effect. In the fluctuation pattern, after the predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) has been performed, the outlier reach effect pattern that finally deviates and the outreach reach effect pattern and the outreach effect that deviates without forming the reach are specified. There is an out-of-range variation pattern. A plurality of types of variation patterns are defined for the big hit variation pattern, the out-reach variation pattern, and the out-reach variation pattern.

The big hit variation effect is an effect which is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the big hit through the reach effect. The outlying reach variation effect is an effect which is developed so that the outlying symbol combination is finally fixedly stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlying variation effect is an effect developed so that the outlying symbol combination is finally settled and displayed without passing through the reach effect. The reach effect is performed from the formation of the reach symbol combination to the derivation of the jackpot symbol combination or the outlying symbol combination in the decorative symbol variation game based on the decorative symbol of the first effect display device 16. It is a production.

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

The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entry rate improvement state is provided.

In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as a hit determination random number, a special symbol allocation random number, a reach effect determination random number, and a variation pattern allocation random number are generated. The hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery. The special symbol distribution random number is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of big hit). The fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the fluctuation pattern. The possible values of the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are assigned differently for each of the outlying variation pattern, the outlying reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation 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 production control ROM 31b and a production control RAM 31c are connected to the production control CPU 31a. Further, the effect control RAM 31c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag indicating whether or not the entry rate improvement state is provided. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

Further, the effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing the game effect. When various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. Further, various image data (image data of patterns, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. In addition, each effect display device 16-18 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display contents of each effect display device 16-18 are controlled based on the effect control program. A decorative lamp LA is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. A speaker SP is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, the motors MOT1 to MOT3 are connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and the movable body K, the second effect display device 17, and the third effect display device 18 are supplied by the supply of drive signals from the effect control CPU 31a. Move. In addition, the production control CPU 31a is connected to a production button BT, and when the production button BT is operated, an operation signal is input from the production button BT.

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

First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a. That is, the main control CPU 30a, in the first hold determination, whether or not the detection signal output upon the detection of the game ball entered into the first start winning opening 21a by the first start sensor SE1 is input. judge.

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 causes the first hold storage number to be the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). ) Is performed, a first reserved storage number determination is performed. When the determination result of the first reserved storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and Update and store the value. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 to display the updated first hold storage number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a holding designation command for designating the updated first holding storage number. The main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers, and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the first starting winning opening 21a), or when the determination result of the first stored memory count is negative ( When the upper limit value of the first number of reserved memories is reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a executes a second hold determination that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a. That is, the main control CPU 30a, in the second hold determination, whether or not the detection signal output upon the detection of the game ball entered into the second start winning opening 22a by the second start sensor SE2 is input. judge.

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 causes the second hold storage number to be the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). ) Is executed, a second reserved storage number judgment is executed. When the determination result of the second reserved storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a adds "1" to the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and Update and store the value. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 to display the updated second hold storage number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a holding designation command for designating the updated second holding storage number. The main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers, and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the second start winning port 22a), or when the determination result of the second hold storage number determination is negative ( When the upper limit value of the second number of reserved memories is reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is adapted to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the second number of reserved memories and determines whether the number of second reserved memories is larger than "0" when the big hit game and the variable game are not being executed. When the second reserved storage number is "0", the main control CPU 30a identifies the first reserved storage number and determines whether the first reserved storage number is larger than "0". Then, when the first reserved storage number is "0", the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the first number of reserved storages is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the main control RAM 30c stores it. A value indicating that the first variation game is executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the variation game are not being executed, and the first number of pending storages is larger than “0” (that is, there is a first variation game whose execution is suspended). The execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines, among the random number values (used for the first variable game) related to the first variable game, the random number values related to the first variable game (the hit determination) which are executed earliest in the order of acquisition. Values of random numbers, random numbers for variation pattern distribution, and random numbers for special symbol distribution) are acquired. Specifically, of the random number values related to the first variable game and not yet used to execute the first variable game, the earliest acquired random number value is acquired. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first pending storage number and changes the display content of the first pending display device 13 so as to represent the first pending storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold storage number.

The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the obtained random number for hit determination coincides with the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs the big hit determination (big hit lottery). If the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of jackpot), the main control CPU30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the value of the acquired random number for special symbol distribution, as well as the jackpot pattern by the special symbol. From the first special symbol display device 11 (at the time of the second variation game, the second special symbol display device 12) determines the final stop symbol that is stopped and displayed. After that, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random numbers.

The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands to the production control board 31 (production control CPU 31a) at predetermined timings. In the case of the two-variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed.

Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designating command that designates a variation pattern and also instructs the start of symbol variation. It should be noted that the variation pattern designation command also indicates information about which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the first variation game (or the second variation game). Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command (hit type designation command) for designating the type of the final stop symbol and the winning game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (fluctuation time) defined in the designated variation pattern. The display content of the 1 special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a issues an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

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 makes a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when performing the reach effect), the main control CPU 30a determines the falling symbol as the final stop symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlying reach variation patterns based on the value of the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the production control board 31 (production control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. Performs various processing related to the game. Then, 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 falling symbol as the final stop symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from among the deviation fluctuation patterns based on the value of the acquired fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the production control board 31 (production control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. Performs various processing related to the game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines, among the random number values (used for the second variable game) related to the second variable game, the random number value related to the second variable game which is executed earliest in the acquisition order (for the hit determination). Values of random numbers, random numbers for variation pattern distribution, and random numbers for special symbol distribution) are acquired. Specifically, the random number value related to the second variable game, which is the earliest acquired random number value that has not been used to execute the second variable game, is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second pending storage number and changes the display content of the second pending display device 14 so as to represent the second pending storage number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold storage number. Hereinafter, the process relating to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the process in the first variation game, detailed description will be omitted. Further, by executing such a special symbol start process, when the first variable game and the second variable game are both held for start, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second variable game. Execute.

Then, the main control CPU 30a, when determining the big hit, starts the control of the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop design after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the effect control board 31 (effect). A predetermined control command is output to the control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the setting of the opening time triggered by the start of the big hit game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command, which indicates that the opening time has started, to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the end of the opening time. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the effect control board 31 a round command instructing the start of the round game at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the special winning opening 23a in a predetermined mode until the upper limit number of game balls is won or until a predetermined time that is predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

When the round game is over, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a to be in a closed state, and closes the special winning opening 23a until a predetermined round interval time has elapsed for each round game. Keep in the state. This series of controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When controlling the special winning opening 23a in the open state, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the effect control board 31 an opening command indicating opening of the special winning opening 23a. When closing the special winning opening 23a, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command to the effect control board 31, the closing command indicating closing of the special winning opening 23a.

When the round game for the specified number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command indicating that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a, based on the determined type of big hit (type of special symbol), when giving the probability variation state, the probability variation state is given to the main probability variation flag Set a value that indicates. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not provided to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not provided. The main control CPU 30a once resets the value of the main probability variation flag when the big hit game is awarded.

Further, when the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the ball entry rate improvement state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets, in the main operation number flag, a value indicating the number of times the entry rate improvement state is given, based on the type of big hit (type of special symbol). The main operation count flag is decremented by "1" every time the variable game is executed, and when it becomes "0", the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the effect control board 31 an operation number designating command that designates the value set in the main operation number flag. The main control CPU 30a once resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is given. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a game state control means.

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

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

That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines a big hit symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a big jackpot symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the out-reach reach when the specified final stop symbol is the out-of-contact symbol and the out-reach reach variation pattern is specified. Moreover, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the symbol combination of the outlier when the designated final stop symbol is the outlier symbol and the outlier variation pattern is designated.

When the variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls each of the effect display devices 16 to 18 to execute the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a performs control such that the decorative design is displayed on the first effect display device 16 and is not displayed on the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 in principle. When the variation pattern designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a, based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designating command, executes the effect associated with the variation game (decorative pattern variation game), and the decoration lamp LA, The speaker SP and the motors MOT1 to MOT3 are controlled. After that, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the all-symbol stop command, the effect accompanying the variable game is terminated and the determined symbol combination is displayed.

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

When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the ball entry rate improvement state is given to the sub variable speed flag, and operates to the value of the sub operation number flag. Set the number of times. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-operation number flag based on the value set in the main-operation number flag designated by the actuation number designation command. In addition, when the big hit game is given, or when the value of the sub-operation count flag is "0", the value indicating that the ball entry rate improvement state is given is deleted from the sub-variation short flag.

Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, a fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is set. These fluctuation patterns are mainly selected depending on whether or not a big hit is made, and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a big hit. Specifically, the variation patterns P14, P22, P32, P41, P53 are defined as the variation patterns for the big hit variation. Further, the variation patterns P13, P21, P31, P52 are defined as the variation patterns for the outlying reach variation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P11, P12, P51 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation.

Further, as the variation patterns that can be selected in the non-ball entry rate improving state, the variation patterns P11 to P14, P21, P22, P31, P32, P41 are the variation patterns that can be selected in the ball entry rate improving state. P51 to P53 are defined respectively.

The variation pattern P12 that can be selected in the non-ball-incidence rate improving state is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P11. Further, the variation pattern P51 that can be selected in the improved ball entry rate state is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the selectable variation pattern P12 in the non-ball entry rate improved state. For this reason, in the case where the ball entry rate is improved, the variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined as compared with the case where the ball entry rate is not improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles can be executed during one fluctuation game. This variation cycle is a cycle in which the variable display of the decorative pattern is started once, and in the present embodiment, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started until the temporary display of the decorative pattern is 1 time. It is set as a fluctuation cycle of one time. Further, the jackpot expectation can be indicated by the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game (the number of continuous executions), and in particular, the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game is large. If so, it is stipulated that the big hit expectation degree will increase. For this reason, during the one variation game, the next variation cycle is also continuously executed, so that the jackpot expectation is increased.

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

In this way, since a plurality of fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, the effect is such that a plurality of fluctuation games are executed in a pseudo manner, and such an effect is called a pseudo continuous effect. Generally called. That is, such a pseudo continuous effect corresponds to a continuous notice effect (specific effect) that can be continuously executed in one variation game.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of pseudo continuous effects having different effect modes. Specifically, the types of the pseudo continuous effect include slashing pseudo continuous effect, flower pseudo continuous effect, water discharge pseudo continuous effect, slot pseudo continuous effect, and action pseudo continuous effect.

The slashing pseudo continuous effect is an effect that continuously suggests according to the slashing of the decorative pattern. The flower pseudo-relational effect is an effect that is continuously suggested as the flower characters are combined. The water discharge pseudo continuous effect is an effect in which a decorative pattern that can be a target of a slip effect can be discharged to specify a decorative pattern that can be a target of a slip effect. The slot pseudo continuous effect is an effect that is continuously suggested as the second effect display device 17 is displaced. The action pseudo continuous effect is an effect that continuously suggests as the movable body K moves.

When the variation pattern including the pseudo-relational effect is designated by the input variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of the pseudo-relational effects from a plurality of types of the pseudo-representation effects, and indicates the content of the determination. Is set in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is a variation pattern that is a big hit, as a pseudo continuous effect to execute any one of a plurality of types of pseudo continuous effects with a probability that depends on the number of continuous executions of the variation cycle. .. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in a variation cycle other than the last, based on the determined type of pseudo continuous effect. As a result, each of the effect display devices 16 to 18 can display an effect image corresponding to the determined type of pseudo continuous effect.

Here, a specific example of each pseudo continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 17. Note that, in FIGS. 7 to 17, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, a pending image which is being executed or whose execution is suspended is omitted.

First, the slashing pseudo continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. As shown in FIG. 7A, in the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative pattern is fixedly displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the execution condition of the fluctuating game is satisfied, the decorative display is variably displayed on the image display portion GH1. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7C, the decorative designs in the left column and the decorative designs in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and when various pseudo continuous productions are not executed, the decorative designs form the reach state. After that, as shown in FIG. 7D, the decorative design is fixedly stopped and displayed as a design combination that is missing. At this time, the decorative design is not displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 or the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18. That is, such an effect corresponds to a normal display effect in which the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol can be displayed on the first effect display device 16 but is not displayed on the other effect display devices 17 and 18.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7E, when the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display section GH1, and as shown in FIG. The decorative pattern and the decorative pattern in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7G, when the slashing pseudo continuous production is executed, the decorative pattern in the left column and the decorative pattern in the right column move while drawing a circle while forming a reach state. .. Thereby, the decorative pattern forming the reach state is changed from the image display part GH1 of the first effect display device 16 to the image display part GH2 of the second effect display device 17, and from the image display part GH2 of the second effect display device 17. The images are movably displayed on the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16. Further, the decorative pattern forming the reach state is changed from the image display part GH1 of the first effect display device 16 to the image display part GH3 of the third effect display device 18, and from the image display part GH3 of the third effect display device 18 to the first effect display device GH3. It is movably displayed on the image display unit GH1 of the effect display device 16. In other words, when moving the image display units GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18, the decorative design can be displayed across the image display units GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18. That is, such an effect corresponds to a special display effect capable of displaying a decorative design corresponding to the special design on each of the effect display devices 16 to 18. In addition, one character image is displayed across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of each effect display device 16 to 18, and an image for prompting the operation of the effect button BT such as "Press the button!" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 7(h), when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period, the decorative character is slashed by the displayed character, and in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16. The decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation suggestion design combination, and it is informed that the first variation cycle ends and the second variation cycle continues. In the present embodiment, the continuation symbol such as [344] corresponds to the continuation suggestion symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 8A, similarly in the next variation cycle, after the variation display of the decorative pattern is started in the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16 and the decorative pattern forms the reach state, , Across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18, the decorative design in the left column and the decorative design in the right column move while drawing a circle while forming a reach state. Further, one character image is displayed across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and an image for prompting the operation of the effect button BT such as "press button!" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8B, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period, the decorative character is slashed by the displayed character. Then, in the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation suggestive symbol combination, the second variation cycle ends, and the third variation cycle continues. You will be notified that you will be treated. Thus, in the normal time (when executing the normal display effect), the decorative design is displayed on the first effect display device 16 and the effective line is formed, but in the special time (when executing the special display effect) Can form an effective line across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18.

As shown in FIG. 8C, similarly in the next variation cycle, after the variation display of the decorative pattern is started in the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16 and the decorative pattern forms the reach state, , Across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18, the decorative design in the left column and the decorative design in the right column move while drawing a circle while forming a reach state. In addition, one character image is displayed across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of each effect display device 16 to 18, and an image for prompting the operation of the effect button BT such as "Press the button!" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8D, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period, the decorative character is not slashed by the displayed character. Then, in both the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed as [3], and the image of the first effect display device 16 is displayed. The decorative pattern is variably displayed on the display unit GH1. In this way, when the reach state is formed, the third variation cycle is performed in one variation game without performing the fourth variation cycle.

As shown in FIG. 8E, a plurality of reach states may be formed by temporarily displaying the same symbol on a plurality of activated lines. In this case, in the first effect display device 16, the two rows of decorative designs are temporarily stopped and displayed as [3], and the other rows of decorative designs are variably displayed to form the reach state in [3]. In addition to this, the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed as [1] and [2] on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18, and the first effect display is performed. The reach state is formed by [1] and [2] by displaying the decorative pattern on the device 16 in a variable manner. That is, the number of effective lines forming the reach state is increased from one to three. Further, the decorative designs in the left and right columns (upper and lower columns) displayed in the image display sections GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18 are stopped and displayed, and one decorative pattern in the middle column (middle column) is variably displayed. Thus, the reach symbol combination is formed on the three effective lines formed across the image display portions GH1 to GH3. Therefore, any of the decorative patterns may be a big hit, and the expectation for those decorative patterns can be raised. Furthermore, the complexity of the display control of the decorative pattern can be suppressed, and the player can easily identify the effective line.

As shown in FIG. 8(f), the decorative pattern variably displayed in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16 is not temporarily stopped and displayed at [1] and [2], and the reach state is displayed at [3]. It will only be formed. That is, the number of effective lines forming the reach state is reduced from three to one. Then, an image prompting the user to operate the effect button BT, such as "Press button!", is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8G, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period, a vertically long cut-in image is displayed across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18. To be done. In this case, in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, in the display area in which the vertically long cut-in image is not displayed, it is possible to display the decorative pattern, the background image, the character image, etc. that are temporarily stopped and displayed. is there. By displaying the cut-in image in this way, a cut-in notice effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(h), in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design is fixedly stopped and displayed as a big hit design, and a big hit is achieved. In the present embodiment, the reach symbol combination and the continuation suggestion symbol combination correspond to a specific combination.

Next, the flower pseudo continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. As shown in FIG. 9A, the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at their original positions. In the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design is fixedly displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display unit GH1, and the reach state is formed as shown in FIG. 9C. To be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, the second effect display device 17 is displaced upward, whereby the effect effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the first position. In the image display part GH3 of the third effect display device 18 and the image display part GH2 of the second effect display device 17, a continuation suggestion image in which the letters "flower" are divided into upper and lower parts is displayed, and "button press" An image prompting the user to operate the production button BT is displayed. Such a continuation suggestion image corresponds to a development suggestion production image that suggests the development of the production image such that the variation cycle is continued in the first production display device 16.

As shown in FIG. 9E, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period, the second effect display device 17 is displaced upward and the third effect display device 18 is displaced downward, respectively. The effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged in a third position where the image display unit GH2 of the effect display device 17 is adjacent to the upper side and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18 is adjacent to the lower side. As a result, the continuation confirmation image in which the letters “flower” are united and shines is displayed across the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18. Such a continuation confirmation image corresponds to a development confirmation production image that definitely notifies the development of the production image such that the variation cycle is continued in the first production display device 16.

As shown in FIG. 9(f), the second effect display device 17 is displaced downward and the third effect display device 18 is displaced upward, and the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the first position. Moreover, the continuation confirmation image displayed across the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18 is the image display unit GH1 of each effect display device 16-18. Are displayed across GH3 and then displayed on the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16.

As shown in FIG. 9(g), in the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed as a combination suggestive design, and a flower image is displayed as the background of the decorative design. This informs that the first variation cycle ends and the second variation cycle continues.

As shown in FIG. 9(h), variable display of decorative symbols is performed in the image display section GH1, and a reach state is formed as shown in FIG. 10(a).
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18 and the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17, the character "flower" is divided into upper and lower parts. In addition to the displayed image, an image prompting the user to operate the effect button BT, such as "Press button!", is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10C, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period, the second effect display device 17 is displaced downward, and the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the original positions. It Then, in both the image display part GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display part GH3 of the third effect display device 18, the display of the image in which the character "flower" is divided into upper and lower parts is erased. Subsequently, when the decorative patterns in the left column and the right column are stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed, the third variation cycle is not performed, and the two variation cycles are performed in one variation game. It will be. Then, as shown in FIG. 10D, in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and the jackpot is awarded.

Next, the water discharge pseudo continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. As shown in FIG. 11A, the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at their original positions. In the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design is fixedly displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display section GH1, and as shown in FIG. 11(c), the decoration in the left column is displayed. The design and the decorative design in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11D, in the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18, there may be a case where the first character image facing the right direction is displayed. Then, in the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17, a flame image in which a flame stands is displayed, and in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative pattern in the right column is wrapped in flame. The image is displayed. Such a character image corresponds to a re-variation suggestion image that suggests that the decorative pattern is re-varied and the next variation cycle is continuously executed.

As shown in FIG. 11(e), on the third effect display device 18, an image for discharging water is displayed on the decorative pattern in the right column of the first character image, and the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16 is displayed. A water discharge image for discharging water is displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17. That is, the image displayed on the third effect display device 18, the image displayed on the first effect display device 16, and the image displayed on the second effect display device 17 are associated with each other. It will be. In addition, this suggests that the decorative pattern in the right column that has been stopped and displayed may change again. Further, since the decorative pattern is variably displayed from the upper side to the lower side, the character image is displayed on the third effect display device 18 arranged on the upper side which is the variably displayed upstream side, and the image for discharging the water is displayed. This makes it easier to give the feeling that the decorative pattern will change again. Such a water discharge image corresponds to a re-variation-related effect image related to the re-variation effect or the re-variation suggestion image.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11(f), in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, a re-variation effect (so-called "slip effect") in which the decoration pattern in the right column that has been stopped and displayed is changed again. ) Is executed, the decorative designs in the middle row and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as [4], and the decorative designs are temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation suggestive design combination. Further, in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the flame image in the decorative pattern in the right column is deleted, and the flame image in the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 is also deleted. This informs that the first variation cycle ends and the second variation cycle continues.

As shown in FIG. 11(g), variable display of the decorative pattern is performed in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, and as shown in FIG. 11(h), the decorative pattern in the left column and the right column. And the decorative pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12A, the image display portion GH3 of the third effect display device 18 may display a second character image facing leftward. Then, in the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17, a flame image in which a flame stands is displayed, and in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative pattern in the left column is wrapped in flame. The image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 12B, on the third effect display device 18, an image of discharging water is displayed on the decorative pattern in the left column of the second character image, and the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16 is displayed. The water discharge image is displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17. That is, the image displayed on the third effect display device 18, the image displayed on the first effect display device 16, and the image displayed on the second effect display device 17 are associated with each other. It will be. In addition, this suggests that the decorative pattern in the left column that has been stopped and displayed may change again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(c), in the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative pattern in the left column that has been stopped and displayed is changed again, and the decorative pattern in the left column is [2]. As a result, the decorative design in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed as [3], and the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation suggestive design combination. Further, in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the flame image in the decorative pattern in the left column is erased, and the flame image in the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 is also erased. This informs that the second variation cycle ends and the third variation cycle continues.

As shown in FIG. 12D, in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, variable display of decorative patterns is performed, and as shown in FIG. 12E, decorative patterns in the left column and right columns. And the decorative pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(f), in the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18, the first character image facing right and the second character image facing left are displayed. There is. Then, in the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17, a flame image with a flame is displayed, and in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative pattern in the left column and the decorative pattern in the right column. A flame image in which and are surrounded by flame is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 12G, in the third effect display device 18, an image in which the first character image sprays water on the decorative design in the right column and an image in which the second character image sprays water on the decorative design in the left column. Is displayed, and the water discharge image is displayed on the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16 and the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17. That is, the image displayed on the third effect display device 18, the image displayed on the first effect display device 16, and the image displayed on the second effect display device 17 are associated with each other. It will be. In addition, this suggests that the decorative pattern in the left column and the decorative pattern in the right column that are temporarily displayed may change again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(h), in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decoration pattern in the left column and the decoration pattern in the right column that have been stopped and displayed are changed again, and the decoration pattern is changed. Is temporarily displayed as a continuation suggestion symbol combination ([455]). In addition, in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the flame image in the decorative pattern in the left column and the flame image in the decorative pattern in the right column are deleted, and the image display unit in the second effect display device 17 is displayed. The flame image in GH2 is also erased. As a result, the third fluctuation cycle ends and the fourth fluctuation cycle continues to be informed.

As shown in FIG. 13A, in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, variable display of decorative patterns is performed, and as shown in FIG. 13B, decorative patterns in the left column and right columns. And the decorative pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 13C, in the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18, when the first character image facing right and the second character image facing left are displayed. There is. Then, as shown in FIG. 13D, in the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18, the flame image is not displayed and the third image is displayed. In the image display section GH3 of the effect display device 18, the first character image and the second character image are erased, and the formation of the reach state is maintained. As a result, four fluctuation cycles are performed in one fluctuation game. Then, as shown in FIG. 13(e), in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design is fixedly stopped and displayed as a big hit design, and the big hit is achieved.

Next, the slot pseudo continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. As shown in FIG. 14A, the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at their original positions. In the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design is fixedly displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display unit GH1, and the decoration in the left column is displayed as shown in FIG. 14C. The design and the decorative design in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed.

As shown in FIG. 14D, an image simulating a crocodile is displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17. Further, in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, an image simulating the reel of the slot machine is displayed. An image simulating such a crocodile corresponds to a continuous notice effect image that can specify that the pseudo-relation effect is being executed, and a displacement mode suggesting effect image that suggests a displacement of the second effect display device 17.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14(e), the upward displacement of the second effect display device 17 is started, and along with the displacement, it is displayed on the image display section GH2 of the second effect display device 17. The image that the crocodile opens its mouth wide begins to be displayed. The image in which the crocodile opens its mouth corresponds to a continuous notice effect image that can specify that the pseudo-relation effect is being executed. Then, by the time the second effect display device 17 is displaced upward and the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the first position, the crocodile extends over the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18. An image that opens your mouth wide is displayed. Further, with the display of the image in which the crocodile opens its mouth wide, an image simulating the reel of the slot machine is displayed so as to move upward in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16. , The decorative pattern that has been stopped and displayed is also displayed so as to move upward.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14F, the upward displacement of the second effect display device 17 is started and the downward displacement of the third effect display device 18 is started. Then, the second effect display device 17 is displaced upward and the third effect display device 18 is displaced downward so that the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the second position. Further, along with the displacement, an image of the crocodile biting on the reel of the slot machine is displayed across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18. In addition, with the display of the image of the crocodile biting on the reel of the slot machine, the variable display of the image simulating the reel of the slot machine is started on the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, and Re-changing the decorative design in the left column and the decorative design in the right column that have been stopped and displayed once is also started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14F, the downward displacement of the second effect display device 17 is started, and the upward displacement of the third effect display device 18 is started. Then, the second effect display device 17 is displaced downward and the third effect display device 18 is displaced upward, so that the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the original positions. Moreover, the image that the crocodile displayed across the image display units GH1 to GH3 of each effect display device 16 to 18 bites on the reel of the slot machine is deleted, and the crocodile is displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17. The imitated image is displayed. In the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, an image imitating a reel of the slot machine is displayed, a re-game symbol is displayed on the reels in the left column and a reel in the right column, and a decorative symbol and a right symbol in the left column. The decorative pattern of the row is once stopped and displayed at [3], and the reach state is formed. Further, in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, an image for prompting the operation of the effect button BT such as "Press the button!" is displayed.

When the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period as shown in FIG. 14(g), in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16 as shown in FIG. 14(h). The reels in the middle row are displayed as the re-game symbols, and the re-game symbols are aligned. In this way, it becomes easy to specify that the fluctuation cycle is continued by displaying the re-game symbol. An image in which such re-game symbols are arranged corresponds to a continuous fixed effect image that definitely informs that the variation cycle is continuously executed. Further, in the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design in the right column is changed again, the decorative design in the middle column and the decorative design in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed at [4], and the decorative design is displayed. It is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation suggestion symbol combination. This informs that the first variation cycle ends and the second variation cycle continues.

As shown in FIG. 15A, in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, variable display of decorative patterns is performed, and as shown in FIG. 15B, decorative patterns in the left column and right columns. And the decorative pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed.

As shown in FIG. 15C, an image of a crocodile is displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17. Further, in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, an image simulating the reel of the slot machine is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15D, the upward displacement of the second effect display device 17 is started, and along with the displacement, the image is displayed on the image display section GH2 of the second effect display device 17. The image that the crocodile opens its mouth wide begins to be displayed. Then, by the time the second effect display device 17 is displaced upward and the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the first position, the crocodile extends over the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18. An image that opens your mouth wide is displayed. Further, with the display of the image in which the crocodile opens its mouth wide, an image simulating the reel of the slot machine is displayed so as to move upward in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16. , The decorative pattern that has been stopped and displayed is also displayed so as to move upward.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15E, the upward displacement of the second effect display device 17 is started and the downward displacement of the third effect display device 18 is started. Then, the second effect display device 17 is displaced upward and the third effect display device 18 is displaced downward so that the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the second position. Further, along with the displacement, an image of the crocodile biting on the reel of the slot machine is displayed across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18. In addition, with the display of the image of the crocodile biting on the reel of the slot machine, the variable display of the image simulating the reel of the slot machine is started on the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, and Re-changing the decorative design in the left column and the decorative design in the right column that have been stopped and displayed once is also started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15F, the downward displacement of the second effect display device 17 is started, and the upward displacement of the third effect display device 18 is started. Then, the second effect display device 17 is displaced downward and the third effect display device 18 is displaced upward, so that the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at the original positions. Moreover, the image that the crocodile displayed across the image display units GH1 to GH3 of each effect display device 16 to 18 bites on the reel of the slot machine is deleted, and the crocodile is displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17. The imitated image is displayed. In the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, an image imitating a reel of the slot machine is displayed, a re-game symbol is displayed on the reels in the left column and a reel in the right column, and a decorative symbol and a right symbol in the left column. The decorative pattern of the row is once stopped and displayed at [3], and the reach state is formed. Further, in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, an image for prompting the operation of the effect button BT such as "Press the button!" is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15G, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period, the reel in the middle row is displayed as a bell symbol in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16. It Further, in the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative pattern in the right column is not changed again, and the formation of the reach state is maintained. As a result, two fluctuation cycles are performed in one fluctuation game. Then, as shown in FIG. 15(h), in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design is fixedly stopped and displayed as a big hit design, and the big hit is achieved. As described above, in the slot pseudo continuous effect, the image simulating a reel is displayed in addition to the decorative pattern, so that it is possible to diversify the effect mode as compared with other pseudo continuous effects.

In addition, in the present embodiment, after the image that imitates the crocodile is displayed on the second effect display device 17, the image may be placed in the original position without being placed in the second position. The displacement modes in which the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged from the original position to the first position, from the first position to the second position, from the second position to the first position, and from the first position to the original position are specific displacements. It corresponds to the aspect.

Next, the action pseudo continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. As shown in FIG. 16A, the effect display devices 16 to 18 are arranged at their original positions. In the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design is fixedly displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 16(b), when the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display section GH1, and as shown in FIG. 16(c), the decoration in the left column is displayed. The design and the decorative design in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed.

As shown in FIG. 16D, an image showing a character that imitates a cat is displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17, and the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are in the original position. 16E, and is displaced to a displacement position where the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are in contact with each other, as shown in FIG. An image showing such a character simulating a cat corresponds to a continuous notice effect image that can specify that the pseudo-relation effect is being executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 16F, in the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, an image for prompting the operation of the effect button BT, such as "Press button!", is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16G, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period, the image punched by the character across the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18. Is displayed, and displacement is started laterally so that the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are separated from each other, and is displaced to the original position. An image punched by such a character corresponds to a continuous confirmation effect image that definitely informs that the variation cycle is continuously executed. Further, in the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design in the right column is changed again, the decorative design in the middle column and the decorative design in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed at [4], and the decorative design is displayed. It is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation suggestion symbol combination. This informs that the first variation cycle ends and the second variation cycle continues.

As shown in FIG. 16(h), in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, variable display of the decorative pattern is performed, and as shown in FIG. 17(a), the decorative pattern in the left column and the right column. And the decorative pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the reach state is formed.

As shown in FIG. 17(b), the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are displaced from both sides, and as shown in FIG. 17(c), the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are in contact with each other. It is displaced to the position. Further, as shown in FIG. 17D, in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, an image for prompting the operation of the effect button BT such as "Press button!" is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17E, when the effect button BT is operated within the operation valid period, the character image is displayed across the image display sections GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18. Without breaking, the image that the glass breaks is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17F, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR are laterally displaced so as to be separated from each other, and are displaced to the original position. In the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative pattern in the right column is not changed again, and the formation of the reach state is maintained. As a result, two fluctuation cycles are performed in one fluctuation game. Then, as shown in FIG. 17(g), in the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and the jackpot is awarded.

In the present embodiment, the displacement mode in which the movable body K is displaced to the original position by the operation of the production button BT corresponds to the special displacement mode, and the movable body K is delayed after the special displacement mode. The displacement mode of displacing to the position corresponds to a non-special displacement mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the image displayed across each of the effect display devices 16 to 18 corresponds to the specific image. In particular, during execution of the slot pseudo-relational effect, the specific image displayed across each effect display device 16-18 corresponds to a special image, and each effect display device 16-18 is displayed during execution of the action pseudo-relational effect. The specific image displayed across the page corresponds to the special image.

The control for executing such various pseudo continuous effects will be described. Hereinafter, various pseudo continuous effects will be described, but characteristic control of various pseudo continuous effects will be described, and description of other features will be omitted.

First, when the variation pattern designation command is input and it is determined that the slashing pseudo continuous production is to be executed, the production control CPU 31a determines the number of effective lines formed in the last variation cycle and the reach symbol combination. It is decided to increase the number of effective lines. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a, in the case where the identified variation pattern is a variation pattern that is a big hit, with a higher probability than the variation pattern that is an outlier, with the number of effective lines itself or the reach symbol combination. It is decided to increase the number of effective lines. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can determine to form an effective line across the effect display devices 16 to 18 when executing the special display effect.

Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect during the reach effect in the last fluctuation cycle, based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. When the cut-in notice effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the specified fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that is a big hit or a fluctuation pattern that is out of focus, or based on the number of continuous executions of the fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. One of the effects is determined from the cut-in notice effect table shown, and the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c.

As shown in FIG. 18, the cut-in notice effect table includes a plurality of types of cut-in notice effects CI01 to CI04. A background color and a display area are associated with a plurality of types of cut-in notice effects CI01 to CI04. Specifically, the cut-in notice effect CI01 is associated with blue as the background color and with the first display area (horizontally long) as the display area. Further, in the cut-in notice effect CI03, red is associated with the background color and the second display area (vertical) is associated with the display area. In the cut-in notice presentation effect CI04, rainbow color is associated with the background color, and the third display area (cross) is associated with the display area.

Further, the cut-in notice effects CI01 to CI04 are determined with different probabilities according to the change patterns specified in the change pattern designation command, and the jackpot expectation levels are different, and the cut-in notice effects CI01, the cut-in notice effects CI02, and the cut-in notice effects It is stipulated that the big hit expectation degree becomes higher in the order of CI03 and the cut-in notice effect CI04. In particular, the cut-in notice effect CI04 is stipulated not to be determined when the cut-in notice effect CI04 is not established, and it is decided that the jackpot will be a big hit when the cut-in notice effect CI04 is decided.

As shown in FIG. 19A, when the effect display devices 16 to 18 are provided, the first display area (horizontally long) shown in FIG. 19B and the second display area shown in FIG. The cut-in image can be displayed in the display area (vertical) and the third display area (cross) shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19B, a horizontally long cut-in image can be displayed in the first display area by using the entire image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16. Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, in the second display area, a part of the image display part GH1 of the first effect display device 16 and the entire image display part GH2 of the second effect display device 17, A vertically long cut-in image can be displayed by using the entire image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18. This vertically long cut-in image is an image corresponding to the width of the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18, and in the area where the cut-in image is not displayed on the first effect display device 16, a decorative pattern or the like. Other images of can be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 19D, in the third display area, a cross-shaped cut-in image can be displayed using all of the image display portions GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18.

The effect control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative pattern with the start of the variable game as a trigger, and performs control to temporarily stop and display the decorative pattern so as to form the reach state. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the second display movable motor MOT2 to displace the second effect display device 17 upward so that each effect display device 16 to 18 is arranged at the first position and each effect. In the display devices 16 to 18, control is performed to display one character image straddling each effect display device 16 to 18. Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to variably display the decorative design by displaying the two rows of decorative designs forming the reach state so as to be moved on each of the effect display devices 16 to 18.

Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image prompting the operation of the effect button BT when the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted. When an operation signal is input from the production button BT within the operation valid period, control is performed corresponding to whether or not the next fluctuation cycle is continuously executed.

When the next variation cycle is continuously executed, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image in which the decorative pattern is slashed by the displayed character, and the image display unit GH1 of each effect display device 16-18. In GH3, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a combination of suggested symbols. Then, with the start of the next variation cycle as a trigger, the two rows of decorative symbols forming the reach state are displayed to be moved on each of the effect display devices 16 to 18, thereby performing control to variably display the decorative symbols.

On the other hand, when the next variation cycle is not continuously executed, the effect control CPU 31a does not display the image in which the decorative pattern is slashed by the displayed character, and each effect display device 16- In 18 image display parts GH1 to GH3, the decorative design is continuously displayed as a reach design combination.

Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display devices 16 to 18 to display the decorative pattern so as to form one or a plurality of effective lines. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display devices 16 to 18 to temporarily stop and display the decorative designs at both ends (the left and right rows and the upper and lower rows), and variably displays the decorative designs (the middle row or the middle row) sandwiched between them. By doing so, the decorative design forming the reach design combination is controlled to be displayable.

In addition, when it is determined that the cut-in notice effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a, when the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted in the last variation cycle, is effected. An image prompting the user to operate the button BT is displayed. Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image showing the decided type of cut-in notice effect on each effect display device 16 to 18 when the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted is entered. Control.

When it is determined to execute the flower pseudo continuous effect, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative pattern with the start of the variable game as a control, and temporarily stops the decorative pattern so as to form the reach state. I do. Then, the effect control CPU 31a displaces the second effect display device 17 upward by controlling the second display movable motor MOT2, and arranges each effect display device 16-18 at the first position. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18 and the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 to display a continuation suggestion image in which flower characters are divided into upper and lower parts. I do. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a, before the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are arranged at the special position, the effect image in which the variation cycle is continued in the first effect display device 16. The control for causing the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 to display the continuation suggestion image (flower character) that suggests the expansion of No.

Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image prompting the operation of the effect button BT when the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted. When an operation signal is input from the effect button BT within the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 31a performs control corresponding to whether or not the next variation cycle is continuously executed.

When the next variation cycle is continuously executed, the effect control CPU 31a controls the second display movable motor MOT2 and the third display movable motor MOT3 to move the respective effect display devices 16 to 18 to the third position. Place it. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls to display a continuous confirmation image in which flower characters are united and shines across the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18. I do. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a, when the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are arranged at the special position, the effect image in which the variation cycle is continued in the first effect display device 16. Control is performed to cause the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 to display a continuation confirmation image that definitely notifies the development of the. Further, the effect control CPU 31a causes the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16 to temporarily stop and display the decorative symbol as a combination of suggested symbols.

Then, the effect control CPU 31a arranges the effect display devices 16 to 18 at the first position by controlling the second display movable motor MOT2 and the third display movable motor MOT3. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to display a continuous confirmation image in which flower characters are united and shines across the image display sections GH1 to GH3 of each effect display device 16 to 18, and finally, the first image. The display is controlled on the image display unit GH1 of the effect display device 16. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a sets the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 to the first position after the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are arranged at the special position. Before the displacement, control is performed to display the continuous confirmation image across each of the effect display devices 16-18. Then, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative design upon the start of the next variation cycle, and performs the control of temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative design so as to form the reach state.

On the other hand, when the next variation cycle is not continuously executed, the effect control CPU 31a does not arrange the effect display devices 16 to 18 at the third position, and the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16 does not. In, the decorative pattern continuously displays the reach pattern combination. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the second display movable motor MOT2 to dispose each effect display device 16 to 18 at the original position, and at the same time, the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 and the third effect. A control for erasing flower characters is performed across the image display unit GH3 of the display device 18.

When it is determined to execute the water discharge pseudo continuous effect, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative pattern to be temporarily stopped and displayed in a variation cycle other than the last, and re-variates any decorative pattern in the variation cycle other than the last. Decide In addition, the effect control CPU 31a determines the type of the character image showing the decorative pattern of the row in which the re-variation is performed among the decorative patterns of the plurality of rows in the first effect display device 16, and stores the determination result in the effect control RAM 31c. To do. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a changes the first character image when changing the decoration pattern in the right column again, and changes the second character image in the left line when changing the decoration pattern in the left column again. When the decorative design and the decorative design in the right column are changed again, the first character image and the second character image are respectively determined. The effect control CPU 31a determines the type of character image whether or not to display the character image with a predetermined probability even when the decorative pattern is not changed again.

The effect control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative pattern with the start of the variable game as a trigger, and performs control to temporarily stop and display the decorative pattern so as to form the reach state. Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs control corresponding to whether or not the effect control CPU 31a continuously executes the next variation cycle.

When the next variation cycle is continuously executed, the effect control CPU 31a controls the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18 to display the character image corresponding to the decorative pattern in the row to be changed again. Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to display a flame image on the second effect display device 17 and the decorative pattern to be changed again on the first effect display device 16.

And CPU31a for effect control displays the image which discharges water from the character image displayed on the 3rd effect display device 18, and the decorative design and the 2nd effect display device of the row which is changed again in the 1st effect display device 16. The water discharge image is displayed on 17 and the control for erasing the flame image on the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 17 is performed. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to temporarily change and display the decorative design as a continuation suggestive design combination after changing the decorative design of the determined row again. Then, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative design upon the start of the next variation cycle, and performs the control of temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative design so as to form the reach state.

On the other hand, when the next variation cycle is not continuously executed, when the effect control CPU 31a determines to display the character image, the determined type of character image is displayed on the third effect display device 18. The control for displaying on the section GH3 is performed. Then, the effect control CPU 31a continues the reach symbol combination of the decorative symbols in the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16 without displaying an image or the like in which the character image releases water on the third effect display device 18. And display it. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to erase the character image displayed on the image display unit GH3 of the third effect display device 18.

In this way, the effect control CPU 31a, before the decorative pattern is re-changed in the re-changing effect, the decorative pattern is re-changed in the re-changing effect, and the next fluctuation cycle is triggered by the re-changing. The control for displaying the character image indicating that it is executed on the third effect display device 18 is performed.

Then, when the re-variation effect is executed, the water discharge image associated with the character image is used as the re-variation effect in the first effect display device 16, and further, in the second effect display device 17, the re-variation effect and the character image. Control is performed to display the related water discharge images.

When it is determined to execute the slot pseudo linked effect, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative pattern with the start of the variable game as a control, and temporarily stops the decorative pattern so as to form the reach state. I do. Further, the effect control CPU 31a causes the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 to display an image simulating a crocodile, and the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16 imitates a reel of a slot machine. Control to display an image.

Then, the effect control CPU 31a displaces the second effect display device 17 upward by controlling the second display movable motor MOT2, and arranges each effect display device 16 to 18 at the first position. Further, the effect control CPU 31a causes the first effect display device 16 to display an image in which the crocodile opens its mouth across the effect display devices 16 to 18 along with the displacement of the second effect display device 17. Control is performed to display an image simulating the reel of the slot machine so as to move upward.

Then, the effect control CPU 31a displaces the second effect display device 17 upward and the third effect display device 18 downward by controlling the second display movable motor MOT2 and the third display movable motor MOT3, respectively. Each effect display device 16-18 is arranged at the second position. Moreover, the CPU 31a for effect control displays the image in which the crocodile bites on the reel of the slot machine across the image display parts GH1 to GH3 of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and the slot machine in the first effect display device 16 is displayed. The control is performed to start the variable display of the image simulating the reel and the re-fluctuation of the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed.

Then, the effect control CPU 31a displaces the second effect display device 17 downward and the third effect display device 18 upward by controlling the second display movable motor MOT2 and the third display movable motor MOT3, respectively. Each effect display device 16-18 is arranged at the original position. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the image of the crocodile biting on the reel of the slot machine in each of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and causes the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 to display an image simulating the crocodile. Take control.

Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16 to display the re-game symbol on the left column reel and the right column reel, and temporarily displays the decorative symbol as a reach symbol combination. Control.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image prompting the operation of the effect button BT when the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted is entered. When an operation signal is input from the effect button BT within the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 31a performs control corresponding to whether or not the next variation cycle is continuously executed.

When the next variation cycle is continuously executed, the effect control CPU 31a causes the image display unit GH1 of the first effect display device 16 to display the reels in the middle row as a re-game symbol, and a decorative symbol to continuously suggest a symbol. The combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative design upon the start of the next variation cycle, and performs the control of temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative design so as to form the reach state.

On the other hand, when an operation signal is input from the effect button BT within the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 31a does not continuously execute the next variation cycle, and the image display unit of the first effect display device 16 does. In GH1, the reel in the middle row is displayed as a bell symbol, and the decorative symbol is continuously stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination.

In this way, the effect control CPU 31a can cause the first effect display device 16 to execute the pseudo continuous effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree by the number of continuous executions of the variation cycle, and specify that the pseudo continuous effect is being executed. Such an image is controlled to be displayed on the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a causes the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 to display an image indicating that the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are displaced in a specific displacement mode. Control to display. Then, when the next variation cycle is continuously executed, the effect control CPU 31a continues the next variation cycle after the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are displaced in a specific displacement mode. Then, control is performed to cause the first effect display device 16 to display a confirmed image that definitely informs that it will be executed.

When it is determined to execute the action pseudo-relational effect, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative symbol with the start of the variable game as a control, and temporarily stops the decorative symbol so as to form the reach state. I do. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the image display unit GH2 of the second effect display device 17 to display an image showing a character simulating a cat. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the movable body motor MOT1 to displace the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR from the original position to the displaced position.

Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image prompting the operation of the effect button BT when the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted. When an operation signal is input from the effect button BT within the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 31a performs control corresponding to whether or not the next variation cycle is continuously executed.

When performing the next variation cycle continuously, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image in which the character punches across the effect display devices 16 to 18 and controls the movable body motor MOT1 to move the image to the left. Control for displacing the body KL and the right movable body KR to the original position is performed. Further, the effect control CPU 31a causes the image display portion GH1 of the first effect display device 16 to temporarily stop and display the decorative symbol as a combination of suggested symbols. Then, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the decorative design upon the start of the next variation cycle, and performs the control of temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative design so as to form the reach state.

On the other hand, when an operation signal is input from the effect button BT within the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image in which the glass is broken when the next variation cycle is not continuously executed. In the image display section GH1 of the first effect display device 16, the decorative design is continuously stopped and displayed as a reach design combination. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, control is performed to displace the left movable body KL and the right movable body KR to their original positions.

In this way, the effect control CPU 31a can cause the first effect display device 16 to execute the pseudo continuous effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree by the number of continuous executions of the variation cycle, and specify that the pseudo continuous effect is being executed. Such an image is controlled to be displayed on the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display devices 16 to 18 to display an image across the effect display devices 16 to 18. When the next variation cycle is continuously executed, the effect control CPU 31a definitively notifies that the next variation cycle will be continuously executed after the movable body K is displaced in the special displacement mode. The determined image is controlled to be displayed across the effect display devices 16 to 18.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that controls the display of the effect display devices 16 to 18 functions as a display control unit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a that controls the displacement of the movable body K, the second effect display device 17, and the third effect display device 18 functions as a displacement control unit.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Ordinary display effects that can display decorative symbols corresponding to special symbols on the first effect display device 16 but are not displayed on the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18, and each effect display device 16 Special display effects capable of displaying a decorative pattern are controlled to be executable. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game by improving the effect of the effect.

(2) The decorative symbols forming the reach symbol combination and the continuation suggestion symbol combination are controlled to be displayable on both the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display modes of the decorative patterns forming such combinations, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game by improving the effect of the effect.

(3) First effect display device 16 to second effect display device 17, second effect display device 17 to first effect display device 16, first effect display device 16 to third effect display device 18, and third effect display. From the device 18, the first effect display device 16 is controlled so as to be displayed so that the decorative pattern moves. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game by improving the effect of the effect.

(4) Further, during the special display effect, when at least one effect display device among the effect display devices 16 to 18 forms an effective line in which the decorative pattern can form a predetermined combination, The effect display device is also controlled so that the decorative pattern can be displayed so as to form an effective line. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game by improving the effect of the effect.

(5) During the special display effect, the decorative pattern is controlled to be displayed so that the number of effective lines on which the effective lines are formed in each effect display device 16 to 18 can be increased or decreased. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern, to give attention to the number of effective lines, and to improve the effect of the effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) The decorative patterns are controlled to be displayable so that each effect display device 16 to 18 forms one effective line. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern, and it is possible to provide relevance in each effect display means, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game by improving the effect of effect. ..

(7) In particular, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 can be arranged so as to sandwich the first effect display device 16, and one effect line is formed by each of these effect display devices 16-18. The decorative design is controlled so that it can be displayed. Therefore, by controlling the effect display devices 16 to 18 so that the decorative pattern can be displayed, an effective line can be formed in a straight line, and the display mode of the decorative pattern can be diversified and each effect can be displayed. By providing relevance in the display means and improving the effect of presentation, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(8) During the special display effect, the decorative patterns at both ends of one effective line are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the decorative patterns sandwiched between the decorative patterns at both ends are changed. For this reason, it becomes easier to identify the effective line without performing complicated control of the display control of the decorative pattern, and by improving the effect of presentation, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(9) The decorative design forming the reach state is controlled to be displayable on both the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern forming the reach state, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by improving the effect.

(10) Both the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are controlled to be able to display the decorative pattern forming the continuous suggestion symbol combination. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative symbols forming the continuation suggestive symbol combination, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game by improving the effect of the effect.

(11) In each of the effect display devices 16 to 18, a specific image straddling each of the effect display devices 16 to 18 is controlled to be displayable. Therefore, by displaying the specific image across a plurality of effect display devices, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the effect image, and by improving the effect effect, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. it can.

(12) Since each effect display device 16 to 18 can be arranged at a position adjacent to or overlapping with each other, a specific image can be integrally displayed, and the effect of the effect is improved, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. be able to.

(13) An image such as a decorative pattern can be displayed in the display area in which the specific image is not displayed, in addition to the specific image, and the display mode of the effect image can be diversified to improve the effect of the effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(14) The second effect display device 17 is a continuation suggestion image that suggests the development of the effect image such as whether or not the next variation cycle using the decorative pattern displayed on the first effect display device 16 is continuously executed. And it is controlled so that it can be displayed on the third effect display device 18. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern, and it is possible to provide relevance in each of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and by improving the effect of the effect, the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(15) Before the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are arranged at the third position, the continuation suggestion image indicating the development of the effect image displayed on the first effect display device 16 is the first. The display is controlled so that it can be displayed on the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18. Then, after the displacement of the second effect display device 17 is started, the continuation confirmation image that definitely notifies the development of the effect image displayed on the first effect display device 16 is the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display. The second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are arranged in the third position so that they can be displayed on the device 18. Then, after that, the continuation confirmation image is controlled so as to be displayed across each of the effect display devices 16 to 18. Therefore, attention is paid to the effect images displayed on the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18, and the start of displacement of the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 and the arrangement at the third position. Can be provided, and by improving the effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(16) Further, the continuation suggestion image can be displayed not only on the second effect display device 17 but also on the third effect display device 18. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern, and it is possible to provide relevance in each of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and by improving the effect of the effect, the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(17) When the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are displaceable and the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are arranged at the adjacent third position, the second Both of the effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are controlled to be able to display the continuation confirmation image across the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18. For this reason, when the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are adjacent to each other, it is possible to display a continuation confirmation image across the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display control means. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern, and it is possible to make the effect display devices 16 to 18 related to each other, and to improve the effect of the effect, thereby improving the interest of the game. You can

(18) It is possible to execute a re-variation effect in which the decorative design that has been stopped and displayed on the first effect display device 16 is changed again, and in the re-variation effect before the decorative pattern is changed again in the re-variation effect. A character image indicating that the decorative pattern is changed again is controlled so as to be displayed on the third effect display device 18. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the decorative pattern, and it is possible to make the effect display devices 16 and 18 related to each other, and to improve the effect of the effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. be able to.

(19) With the execution of the re-variation effect as a trigger, the next variation cycle is controlled to be executable in one variation game. Therefore, by displaying the character image, it is possible to predict that the re-variation effect may be executed and the next variation cycle may be performed, and it is possible to raise the expectation for the occurrence of the big hit game, The interest in can be improved.

(20) The re-variation effect can be executed in at least one of the rows of the decorative patterns in the first effect display device 16. Then, the character image suggesting the decorative pattern of the column that is changed again is controlled to be displayed on the third effect display device 18. Therefore, from the character image displayed on the third effect display device 18, it is possible to predict the decorative pattern to be re-changed among the decorative patterns in the plurality of rows on the first effect display device 16, thereby improving the effect. , It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(21) Since the re-fluctuation effect on the first effect display device 16 is related to the image of the character on the third effect display device 18 being watered, it is possible to provide relevance in each effect display device 16, 18. By improving the effect, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

(22) Further, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 can be arranged so as to sandwich the first effect display device 16, and after the re-variation effect is executed in the first effect display device 16. The water discharge image associated with the re-fluctuation effect is controlled so that it can be displayed on the second effect display device 17. Therefore, a series of effect images displayed on the effect display devices 16 to 18 can be linearly displayed, and the effect display devices 16 to 18 can be associated with each other. By improving the game, the interest in the game can be improved.

(23) The decorative design is controlled to be displayed on the first effect display device 16, and it is specified that a pseudo-relation effect is executed in which a big hit expectation degree at which a big hit game occurs in a predetermined variable game is indicated by the number of continuous executions. The possible images are controlled so that they can be displayed on the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18. Then, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are moved in a specific displacement mode with different probabilities between the case where the pseudo continuous effect is continuously executed and the case where the pseudo continuous effect is not continuously executed. The displacement control is performed. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the effect image along with the execution of the pseudo continuous effect, and to pay attention to the displacement mode of the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18. It is possible to improve the entertainment effect by improving the effect of production.

(24) A continuation confirmation image (continuous confirmation image) that definitely notifies that the pseudo continuous production is continuously executed after the second production display device 17 and the third production display device 18 are displaced in a specific displacement mode. The image) is controlled to be displayed on the first effect display device 16. Therefore, not only the second effect display device 17 is displaced in a specific displacement mode, but also the continuous effect image is displayed on the first effect display device 16 to improve the effect of the effect, which is of interest to the game. It is possible to improve.

(25) A displacement suggestive image (displacement mode suggestive effect image) that suggests that the second effect display device 17 is displaced in a specific displacement mode is controlled to be displayable on the second effect display device 17. Therefore, not only the second effect display device 17 is displaced in a specific displacement mode, but also a displacement suggestion image is displayed on the second effect display device 17, so that the second effect display device 17 is further enhanced. Attention can be given and the effect of the production can be improved, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(26) During execution of the slot pseudo continuous effect, each effect display device 16 to 18 is controlled to be able to display a special image straddling each effect display device 16 to 18. Therefore, by displaying the special image across the plurality of effect display devices 16 to 18, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the effect image, and by improving the effect effect, the interest in the game is improved. Can be planned.

(27) The decorative design is controlled to be displayed on the first effect display device 16, and it is specified that the pseudo continuous effect is executed in which the big hit expectation degree at which the big hit game occurs in a predetermined variable game is indicated by the number of times of continuous execution. A possible pseudo continuous effect image (continuous notice effect image) is controlled to be displayed on at least the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18. Then, the control for displacing the movable body K in a special displacement mode is performed with different probabilities between the case where the pseudo continuous effect is continuously executed and the case where the pseudo continuous effect is not continuously executed. Therefore, along with the execution of the pseudo continuous effect, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the effect image, pay attention to the displacement mode of the movable body K, and improve the effect. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(28) After the movable body K is displaced in the special displacement mode, the continuation confirmation image (continuous confirmation production image) that definitely informs that the continuous announcement production is continuously executed is each production display device 16 to 18. Is controlled so that it can be displayed. For this reason, not only the movable body K is displaced in a special displacement mode, but also the effect display devices 16 to 18 display a continuous confirmation image, so that the effect display devices 16 to 18 are given caution. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by improving the effect.

(29) During execution of the action pseudo-relational effect, a special image straddling each of the effect display devices 16 to 18 is controlled to be displayed on each of the effect display devices 16 to 18. Therefore, by displaying the special image across the plurality of effect display devices 16 to 18, it is possible to diversify the display mode of the effect image, and by improving the effect effect, the interest of the game is improved. Can be planned.

(30) The movable body K is controlled to be displaceable in a special displacement mode in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT. Therefore, the movable body K can be displaced in a special displacement mode in response to the player operating the effect button BT, and it is possible to provide an opportunity to actively participate in the game and improve the effect of the effect. By doing so, the interest in the game can be improved.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, for example, the decorative patterns at both ends may be variably displayed, and the decorative pattern sandwiched between the decorative patterns at both ends is temporarily stopped and displayed, whereby a reach pattern combination is formed and a continuation suggestion pattern Combinations may be suggested.

-In the said embodiment, you may control the effective line so that increase/decrease may be carried out in multiple steps like 1, 2, 4, for example. Further, for example, in one variation game, the number of active lines may be increased or decreased in a plurality of stages, or the number of active lines may be increased or decreased in one stage. In addition, for example, it may be controlled so as not to increase or decrease.

In the above embodiment, for example, each of the effect display devices 16 to 18 may include an effect display device that does not form an effective line.
-In the said embodiment, although the decorative design of each row was displayed in each effect display apparatus 16-18, and the effective line was formed, it is not restricted to this. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20A, one effect line is formed in each effect display device 16 to 18 so that the decorative design can be displayed as a reach design combination, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 20(b), one effective line is formed on the first effect display device 16 so that the decorative design can be displayed as a reach design combination, while one effective line is displayed on the second effect display device 17. May be formed so that the decorative design can be displayed as a reach design combination. Further, for example, one effective line may be formed in the third effect display device 18 so that the decorative design can be displayed as a reach design combination, or a combination thereof may be used. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 20(c), one effective line is formed on the first effect display device 16, decoration patterns are displayed as a reach symbol combination, and one effect line is displayed on the second effect display device 17. An effective line may be formed and the decorative pattern in the middle row may be variably displayed. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 20D, a decorative design which is a big hit is displayed on the second effect display device 17, and a decorative pattern which is shifted is displayed on the third effect display device 18, respectively, and the second effect display device is displayed. 17, the decorative design may be fixedly stopped and displayed by the displacement of the third effect display device 18. In this way, the effective line may or may not straddle at least one of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and it does not matter whether or not a plurality of effective lines are formed. That is, the effective line is formed by at least one effect display device among the effect display devices 16 to 18, and the effective line is formed by one or a plurality of effect display devices different from the effect display device. It is preferable that such an effective line is not formed.

In the above embodiment, the effective line is not limited to the one that forms the reach state, for example, a continuation suggestion symbol combination, a falling edge symbol combination, a jackpot symbol combination, and a symbol combination in which only one row of decorative symbols is temporarily displayed. The line may be any line that forms a predetermined combination such as.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, the effective line is formed linearly, but not limited to this, for example, an effective line including a mountain shape, a valley shape, etc. may be formed.
In the above embodiment, the variable display of the decorative pattern is not limited to vertical scrolling, but may be horizontal scrolling, for example. That is, the decorative pattern is not limited to a row, but may be a step, and is preferably composed of a plurality of decorative patterns.

In the above-described embodiment, regarding the variable display of the decorative pattern, the decorative patterns are arranged in a matrix of 3 in the vertical direction and 3 in the horizontal direction, and the variable display, the temporary stop display, and the fixed stop display are arranged at that position. Good.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, the effective line formed of three rows of decorative patterns is formed, but not limited to this, for example, the effective line formed of four or more rows and two rows or less of decorative patterns is formed. Good.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, an effective line may be changed with displacement of each effect display device 16-18. As a specific example, in the state as shown in FIG. 8(e), the second effect display device 17 is displaced to the right and the third effect display device 18 is displaced to the left, whereby the second effect is produced. [7][1] may be temporarily stopped and displayed on the display device 17 and the third effect display device 18, and the activated line may be changed. That is, it is possible to control such that the activated line to be formed is changed and the reach symbol combination is changed according to the displacement of at least one of the effect display devices 16 to 18. Further, for example, in a pseudo continuous effect different from the slashing pseudo continuous effect, or in a variable game without the pseudo continuous effect, an effective line is formed by one of the effect display devices 16 to 18 and the other. May be.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the slashing pseudo continuous effect is executed, the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed after a predetermined time elapses triggered by the operation of the effect button BT. Further, for example, the decorative pattern may be temporarily stopped and displayed regardless of the operation of the effect button BT.

In the above-described embodiment, when the slashing pseudo continuous effect is executed, the effect of slashing the decorative pattern is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, with such an effect, the jackpot expectation degree is indicated. You may execute the effect. As a specific example, along with the effect of slashing the decorative design, a numerical value (such as the number of slashes) indicating the jackpot expectation may be determined and displayed. In this case, for example, one or a plurality of numerical values may be displayed according to one operation of the effect button BT, and one or a plurality of numerical values may be displayed according to a plurality of operation of the effect button BT. May be done. Further, for example, when an effect of slashing a decorative pattern is executed according to the operation of the effect button BT, the effect display devices 16 to 18 may be controlled to swing.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, when a slashing pseudo continuous production is performed, a decorative design that is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation suggestion symbol combination or a reach symbol combination is displayed on any of the effect display devices 16-18. You may show a big hit expectation degree by. Specifically, when a continuation suggestion symbol combination or a reach symbol combination is formed across each effect display device 16-18, it is better than a single effect display device without straddling each effect display device 16-18. May be controlled so that the jackpot expectation is high, or vice versa.

In the above-described embodiment, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination before the slashing pseudo-relational effect is executed, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation suggestive symbol combination. Good. In addition, for example, it is possible to control so that the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation suggestive symbol combination, and the expectation of continuously executing the fluctuation cycle is higher than the temporary display as the reach symbol combination. By continuing to stop and display the symbols as a continuation suggestion symbol combination, continuous execution of the variation cycle may be confirmed.

-In the said embodiment, when displaying the decorative design which moves each production display apparatus 16-18, the decorative design could be displayed so that each production display apparatus 16-18 may be straddled, but it is not restricted to this, for example, The decorative design may not be displayed so as to straddle the effect display devices 16 to 18, and the decorative design may not be moved on the effect display devices 16 to 18.

In the above embodiment, when the special display effect is performed, the jackpot expectation degree is controlled to be higher than when the normal display effect is performed, but not limited to this, for example, the normal display effect May be controlled so that the big hit expectation degree is higher than that in the case where the special display effect is performed, and may be the same degree, for example.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, an effect that suggests the degree of advantage to the player may be executed for each fluctuation cycle in one fluctuation game. Further, as the degree of being advantageous to the player, for example, a production mode indicating a probability variation expectation degree may be used. In this case, as the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle increases, a transition to a production mode having a higher probability variation probability is performed. It is preferable that an effect that suggests is executed. Further, the degree of advantage for the player may be, for example, a period when the big hit expectation is high (so-called “high expectation zone”), and in this case, the larger the number of times the variation cycle is executed, the larger the big hit expectation is. It is preferable that an effect that suggests a transition to a high frequency period is executed. Further, as the degree that is advantageous to the player, for example, various effects (reach effects, etc.) indicating the jackpot expectation in the variable game being executed may be used. In this case, the greater the number of times the variable cycle is executed, It is preferable to perform an effect that suggests a reach effect or the like with a high jackpot expectation.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the flower pseudo continuous production is executed, after the development suggestion production image suggesting the development of the production image on the first production display device 16 is displayed on at least the second production display device 17, Although the development finalization effect image for definitely informing the development of the effect image is displayed on at least the second effect display device 17, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the development confirmation effect image may be displayed on the first effect display device 16 or the third effect display device 18 without being displayed on the second effect display device 17, and is not displayed on each effect display device 16-18. May be. Further, for example, the development suggestion effect image may be displayed on the first effect display device 16 or the third effect display device 18 without being displayed on the second effect display device 17, and is displayed on each effect display device 16-18. It does not have to be done. Further, for example, it does not matter whether the development suggestion effect image and the development confirmation effect image are displayed across the effect display devices 16 to 18 or not. Further, for example, regardless of whether or not the development suggestion effect image and the development finalization effect image are displayed with the displacement of the movable effect member, the movable effect is displayed along with the display of the development suggestion effect image and the development finalization effect image. It does not matter whether the member is displaced or not.

In the above-described embodiment, when the flower pseudo continuous effect is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, the type of reach effect executed in the first effect display device 16 (“A” to “H” in the figure). ) May be displayed on each effect display device 16-18. In addition, for example, whether or not it is a big hit, whether it is an advantageous big hit (in the figure, "outside" or "?" with a low big hit expectation, "heat" with a high big hit expectation, or big hit expectation May be displayable on each of the effect display devices 16-18. In addition, for example, the transition of the effect mode indicating the display mode of the effect image on each effect display device 16 to 18 such as a background image, the transition of the effect mode indicating the probability of probability change depending on the display mode, and the transition of the period when the jackpot expectation is high. May be displayed on the second effect display device 17 as an image showing the development of the effect. That is, it is sufficient that the image showing the development of the effect on the first effect display device 16 can be displayed on at least an effect display device other than the first effect display device 16.

In the above embodiment, when the water discharge pseudo-reproduction is executed, for example, an effect image may be displayed so as to suggest a re-change of the decorative pattern to be changed again, and for example, a decorative pattern to be changed again may be displayed. The effect image may be displayed so that it cannot be specified.

-In the said embodiment, when a water discharge pseudo continuous production is performed, you may control the decorative pattern of a middle row so that it can change again. Further, for example, the decorative design in the left row and the decorative design in the right row may be controlled so as not to change again, or a combination thereof may be used.

In the above-described embodiment, when the water discharge pseudo continuous effect is executed, the temporarily stopped decorative pattern is controlled so that it can be changed again. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The decorative design may be controlled so that it can be changed again, or a combination thereof may be used. That is, there is no problem even if the decorative pattern displayed in the display mode that suggests the re-variation is controlled to be re-variable.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the water discharge pseudo continuous production is executed, for example, control may be performed so as to suggest that the next fluctuation cycle is continuously executed. Further, for example, control may be performed so as to suggest and confirm that a specific reach effect is executed, the number of effective lines increases, and the like.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the water discharge pseudo continuous production is executed, the re-variation suggestion image that suggests that the decorative design is re-varied on the third production display device 18 is the re-variation suggestion image on the first production display device 16. Although the decorative design of the display mode related to the display effect image of the display mode related to the re-variation suggestion image is displayed on the second effect display device 17, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect image in a display mode not related to the re-variation suggestion image may be displayed on the first effect display device 16 or the second effect display device 17. Further, for example, if the re-variation effect is executed on the first effect display device 16, even if the effect image accompanying the display of the re-variation suggestion image is not displayed on the first effect display device 16 or the second effect display device 17. Of course, there is a case where the re-variation effect is not executed in the first effect display device 16. Further, for example, the re-variation suggestion image and the re-variation related effect image may be displayed across the effect display devices 16 to 18 or may be displayed without the effect. In addition, for example, regardless of whether or not the re-variation suggestion image and the re-variation-related effect image are displayed with the displacement of the movable effect member, the re-variation suggestion image and the re-variation related effect image are moved along with the display. It does not matter whether or not the effect member is displaced. Further, for example, an image indicating the type itself of the re-variation suggestion image such as various character images may be displayed. As a specific example, the feet of a character whose type of character image cannot be specified may be displayed before the type of character image can be specified. Further, for example, the jackpot expectation degree may be controlled to be different depending on the type of the re-variation suggestion image and the row of the re-designed decorative pattern. As a specific example, when the first character image and the second character image are both displayed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the second character image is displayed, and the second character image is displayed. It may be specified that the big hit expectation degree is higher when the first character image is displayed than when the first character image is displayed. Further, for example, when the decorative design in the left column and the decorative design in the right column are re-displayed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the decorative design in the right column is re-displayed, and the decorative design in the right column. It may be stipulated that the large hit expectation level is higher in the case where is redisplayed than in the case where the decorative pattern in the left column is redisplayed. Further, the re-variation suggestion image is displayed on the third effect display device 18 on the upstream side where the decorative pattern is variably displayed, but not limited to this, for example, the re-variation suggestion image is displayed on the second effect display device 17 on the downstream side. The image may be displayed or may be other than that. Further, for example, when the decorative pattern is displayed in a lateral direction such as from right to left, a re-variation suggestion image may be displayed on the effect display device arranged on the upstream side or the downstream side, and otherwise. May be.

In the above-described embodiment, when the slot pseudo continuous effect is executed, when the symbols on the reels are variably displayed, an effect image suggesting that the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed may be displayed. As a specific example, an effect in which the symbols on the reels change at a low speed may be executed. Further, for example, the degree of expectation that the next variation cycle will be continuously executed or the degree of expectation of big hit may be indicated by the number of times the symbol on the reel becomes slow. Further, for example, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 may be controlled to be displaceable in a specific displacement mode after an effect in which the symbols on the reels become slow is executed. That is, the effect that the symbols on the reels become slow may suggest that the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are displaced in a specific displacement mode.

-In the above embodiment, when the slot pseudo continuous production is executed, in the first production display device 16, a reel capable of displaying a different symbol in addition to the decorative symbol is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The reels may be displayed on the other effect display devices 17 and 18. Further, the reel may be displayed across each of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and the reel itself may not be displayed. Further, the effect for stopping and displaying the decorative pattern itself may be executed instead of the effect for stopping and displaying the reel, or a combination thereof may be used.

In the above-described embodiment, when the slot pseudo continuous effect is executed, the variation cycle is continuously executed when the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are displaced in a specific displacement mode. It was confirmed that the fluctuation cycle does not continue when it is not displaced, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are displaced in a specific displacement mode, it may be determined that the fluctuation cycle is continuously executed. In addition, for example, when the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are displaced in a specific displacement mode, it is prescribed that the variation cycle is continuously executed with a higher probability than when they are not displaced. It may have been done. In addition, for example, when the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are not displaced, it is defined that the variation cycle is not continuously executed with a higher probability than when they are displaced in a specific displacement mode. May be. Also, these probabilities may be reversed. Further, for example, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 may not be displaced, but may be displaced in a non-specific displacement mode, or a combination thereof. As an example of the non-specific displacement mode, after the image that imitates a crocodile is displayed on the second effect display device 17, the second effect display device 17 is displaced from the original position to the first position, but from the first position. It may be a displacement mode in which it is displaced to the original position.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the slot pseudo continuous effect is executed, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 can be displaced in a specific displacement mode according to the operation of the effect button BT. It may be controlled to.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific displacement mode and the non-specific displacement mode are not limited to the displacement to the specified value, and the displacement timing, the displacement speed, and the like may be different, and a combination thereof may be used.

-In the said embodiment, when the slot pseudo continuous production was performed, the 2nd production|generation display apparatus 17 and the 3rd production display apparatus 18 were made to move, but it is not restricted to this, For example, 2nd production display apparatus 17 and Either the third effect display device 18 may be movable, or another effect display device such as the first effect display device 16 may be movable.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the slot pseudo continuous production is executed, the second effect display device 17 is caused to display a displacement mode suggestive effect image that suggests that the second effect display device 17 is displaced in a specific displacement mode. However, without being limited to this, for example, it may be displayed on at least one of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and the displacement mode suggesting effect image may not be displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, when the slot pseudo continuous effect is executed, the continuous finalization effect image for notifying the confirmation of the continuation of the continuous notification effect is displayed on the first effect display device 16, but not limited to this, for example, It may be displayed on at least one of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and the continuous fixed effect image may not be displayed.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the slot pseudo continuous production is executed, the effect images are displayed so as to straddle the respective effect display devices 16-18, but not limited to this, for example, the effect display devices 16-18 are displayed. The effect image may be displayed so as not to straddle.

In the above-described embodiment, when the action pseudo continuous effect is executed, it is determined that the variation cycle is continuously executed when the movable body K is displaced in the special displacement mode, and the non-special displacement mode is performed. It has been determined that the variable cycle does not continue to occur when displaced by, but is not limited to this. For example, when the movable body K is displaced in the special displacement mode, the fluctuation cycle may be defined to be continuously executed with a higher probability than when it is displaced in the non-special displacement mode. Further, for example, when the movable body K is displaced in the non-special displacement mode, it may be defined such that the fluctuation cycle is not continuously executed with a higher probability than in the case where the movable body K is displaced in the special displacement mode. .. Also, these probabilities may be reversed. Further, for example, the movable body K may be configured not to be displaced, instead of a non-special displacement mode, or a combination thereof.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the action pseudo effect is executed, the movable body K may be controlled to be displaceable in a special displacement mode regardless of the operation of the effect button BT.
In the above-described embodiment, when the action pseudo-relational production is executed, the special displacement mode and the non-special displacement mode are not limited to the displacement to the specified position, but the displacement timing, the displacement speed, and the like may be different. It may be a combination of these.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, when action pseudo continuous production is performed, although movable body K was adopted as a movable production member, it is not restricted to this, for example, each production display device 16-18 is adopted as a movable production member. Good.

In the above embodiment, when the action pseudo-relational effect is executed, the effect images are displayed so as to straddle the effect display devices 16 to 18, but not limited to this, for example, the effect display devices 16 to 18 may be displayed. The effect image may be displayed so as not to straddle. Further, for example, the effect image that definitely informs that the continuous announcement effect is continuously executed is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and such an image may not be displayed.

In the above embodiment, for example, the effect modes of these multiple types of pseudo-relational effects may be combined, and control may be performed so as not to be performed in the effect modes of these multiple types of pseudo-representative effects. You may control not to perform any pseudo continuous production itself.

In the above embodiment, when the cut-in image is displayed in the first display area shown in FIG. 19B or the second display area shown in FIG. 19C, the display area in which the cut-in image is displayed Other than that, another effect image can be displayed, but it does not matter whether it is in the same display mode as the cut-in image.

In the above embodiment, the jackpot expectation may be indicated by a display mode such as a frame of the cut-in image or a display color of the background image, in addition to the display area of the cut-in image. Further, there is no problem even if the big hit expectation degree is not shown in the display area of the cut-in image.

-In the said embodiment, you may control not to display an effect image, such as a cut-in image, in any of the 1st-3rd display areas.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, not only one type of cut-in image may be displayed but also multiple types of cut-in images may be displayed, and multiple types of multiple types of cut-in images may be displayed during one variation game. A cut-in image may be displayed. The cut-in notice effect CI01 may be executed in the first stage, the cut-in notice effect CI02 may be executed in the second stage, the cut-in notice effect CI03 may be executed in the third stage, and the cut-in notice effect CI04 may be executed in the fourth stage. The cut-in image may be superimposed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, even before the reach state is formed or during the big hit game, the effect images may be displayed so as to straddle the effect display devices 16 to 18. Further, for example, even when the pseudo-relational effect is being executed, or even when the pseudo-relational effect is not being executed, the effect images can be displayed so as to straddle the effect display devices 16 to 18. Good. Further, for example, the effect images may be displayed so as to straddle the effect display devices 16 to 18 with or without displacement of the various movable effect members.

In the above embodiment, for example, the effect image may be displayed so as not to straddle any of the effect display devices 16 to 18, and not to straddle any of the effect display devices 16 to 18. An effect image may be displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, various pseudo continuous effects may include a normal pseudo continuous effect in which the fluctuation cycle has a long fluctuation time and a short pseudo continuous effect in which the fluctuation cycle has a short fluctuation time. Alternatively, a variation pattern corresponding to each type of pseudo-relational effect may be defined so as to be determinable. As a specific example, when the slashing pseudo continuous production is adopted as the shortened pseudo continuous production, the reach pattern combination is formed or the continuation suggestion symbol combination is executed by executing the production in which the decorative pattern is slashed. It is possible to give attention to whether or not to form the game in a short time, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit number of fluctuation cycles in one fluctuation game is defined as four times, but it is not limited to this and may be defined as three times or less or five times or more.
In the above-described embodiment, the continuous announcement effect that allows one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles to be executed in one fluctuation game is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. A continuous announcement effect that can be executed once or a plurality of times may be executable, or an effect that suggests these may be executable. In this case, the information based on various random number values acquired by the entry of the game ball into each of the starting winning openings 21a and 22a is specified, and based on the information, execution is suspended a plurality of times. It may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the game once or a plurality of times. That is, when the continuous announcement effect is executed, the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the execution of the continuous announcement effect does not matter whether it is a variable game being executed or a variable game whose execution is suspended. That is, the continuous announcement effect may be an effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree in a predetermined variable game.

In the above embodiment, the motor is used to displace the movable body K and the effect display devices 17 and 18, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a solenoid or the like may be used. That is, a drive device (actuator) for displacing the movable body K and the effect display devices 17 and 18 may be used.

In the above-described embodiment, the movable body K is controlled to be displaceable, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration such as the movable body K may be omitted, and the second effect display device 17 or the second effect display device 17 may be used as the movable effect member. The third effect display device 18 may be adopted.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, about each production display device 16-18, although the 2nd production display device 17 and the 3rd production display device 18 were arranged so that the 1st production display device 16 may be pinched, it is not restricted to this. For example, the first effect display device 16 and the third effect display device 18 may be arranged so as to sandwich the second effect display device 17, and the first effect display device 16 and the second effect display device 17 are the third. It may be arranged so as to sandwich the effect display device 18.

-In the said embodiment, although each production|generation effect display apparatus 16-18 was arrange|positioned linearly in the vertical direction, it is not restricted to this, for example, may be arrange|positioned linearly in a horizontal direction, and may be linear. It may not be provided.

-In the said embodiment, although the 2nd production|generation display apparatus 17 and the 3rd production|generation display apparatus 18 were linearly displaced, it is not restricted to this, For example, the 2nd production|generation display apparatus 17 and the 3rd production display apparatus 18 are curved. It may be displaced. As a concrete example, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 are curvedly displaced so that the aspect ratio is vertically long in front of the first effect display device 16 (on the player side). They may be arranged side by side. Further, for example, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 may be swung at that position without being moved, or a combination thereof may be used. That is, the displacement includes not only movement but also rocking or the like.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, about each production display device 16-18, it may not be possible to be displaced to a position which is adjacent and does not overlap, but may be able to be displaced to a position that is close to each other. If so, it is preferable.

In the above embodiment, for example, the first effect display device 16 may be configured to be displaceable, or, for example, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device 18 may be configured not to be displaced. Well, it may be a combination thereof.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, the size relation about the display size of the production image of each production display device 16-18 does not matter. As a specific example, the second effect display device 17 and the third effect display device may have a larger display size or the same display size than the first effect display device 16, and may have a display size larger than that of the second effect display device 17. The third effect display device may have a small or large display size.

In the above embodiment, the aspect ratio of the display size of the effect image of each effect display device 16-18 does not matter. In particular, each of the effect display devices 16 to 18 has the horizontally long image display portions GH1 to GH3, but may have a vertically long image display portion, and each of the effect display devices having the vertically long image display portion is used. Alternatively, a horizontally long effect image (for example, a cut-in image or the like) may be displayed.

-In the said embodiment, although each special display device 11 and 12 and each hold|maintenance display device 13 and 14 were provided separately as each production|presentation display device 16-18, it is not restricted to this, For example, at least, Any one may be integrally configured, and any one of the effect display devices 16 to 18 may not be provided.

In the above-described embodiment, the decorative design is adopted as the effect design, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the decorative design, the first special design and the second special design are variably displayed or are the fixed stop displays. May be a design (so-called, fourth design, fifth design).

In the above embodiment, winning the big hit lottery is an advantageous condition, and the big hit game corresponds to an advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, winning the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given is an advantageous condition, and the probability variation state may be the advantageous state. In addition, for example, the winning state may be an advantageous state, where the winning of the jackpot to which the entering rate improving state is given is an advantageous condition. Also, a combination of these may be used.

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

In the above-described embodiment, for example, as the entry rate improvement state (entry rate improvement state), the variation time of the universal figure game is shortened, the lottery probability of the universal figure lottery is improved, and the total opening time of the opening/closing member 22b is increased. It suffices to include at least one of the increase and the reduction of the variation time of the variation game due to the special symbol.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a probability variation passage area is provided in the special winning device 23, and the probability variation state is provided after the big hit game ends by the game balls passing through the probability variation passage area. Good. Further, for example, in the special winning device 23, distribution means for allocating whether or not the game ball can pass through the probability variation passage area is provided, so that the game ball can pass through the probability variation passage area in a specific round game. The distribution means may be controlled. Also, for example, depending on the type of big hit, the big winning opening door 23b is opened or one or more balls are put into the big winning opening 23a to the extent that one game ball does not enter the big winning opening 23a in a specific round game. Whether or not the probability variation state is given may be controlled by controlling whether or not the special winning opening door 23b is opened to the extent that a game ball can be entered. Further, for example, a plurality of big winning devices may be arranged, and the probability variation passage area may be provided on one side and the probability variation passage area may not be provided on the other side. In addition, for example, an upper limit number may be set for giving the probability variation state.

In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of one board is mounted as the function of the other board. May be. In addition, an effect control unit for controlling each effect display device 16 to 18 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, but may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

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

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

In the above embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the effect control board 31, the symbol stop command may not be output.
In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is adopted, but the type of pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type and two types mixing machines. Further, the variation game is not limited to a pachinko game machine in which a variation game is executed based on the entry of a game ball into various types of accessories arranged in the rolling area of the game board, and the variation game is executed in response to a game start operation, for example. A slot game machine that is played may be adopted. Further, in this case, it may be a slot game machine that stops the symbol in the variable game in response to the stop operation, or a slot game machine that stops the symbol in the variable game after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, in the slot game machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-gaming combination, etc.) is determined by the game start operation as a trigger, and the symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, the state in which the symbols displayed in a stopped state is likely to be an advantageous combination (the state in which the symbols displayed in a stopped state are highly likely to be an advantageous combination, and the stop operation mode in which the symbols displayed in a stopped state are an advantageous combination are notified. A state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state. Further, for example, a reel capable of displaying a plurality of symbols may be adopted as the symbol display means.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) A game in which a symbol display means for executing a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols is provided, and when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in the symbol variation game, an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player is generated. In the machine, a first effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means, and a second effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means and the first effect display means, Display control means for performing display control of the first effect display means and the second effect display means, the display control means, the effect symbol corresponding to the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, A special displayable display that can be displayed on one effect display means, but is not displayed on the second effect display means, and the effect symbol can be displayed on both the first effect display means and the second effect display means. It is characterized in that the display effect is controlled to be executable.

(B) A first effect display capable of displaying effect images on a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols Means, a second effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the first effect display means, and a display control means for performing display control of the first effect display means and the second effect display means. The display control means controls to display a specific image across the first effect display means and the second effect display means in both the first effect display means and the second effect display means. Is characterized by.

(C) A first effect display capable of displaying an effect image on a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols Means, a second effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the first effect display means, and a display control means for performing display control of the first effect display means and the second effect display means. The display control means controls the development suggestion effect image suggesting the development of the effect image displayed on the first effect display means so as to be displayed on the second effect display means.

(D) A symbol display means for executing a symbol variation game performed by varying the symbol is provided, and when a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied in the symbol variation game, an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player is generated. In the machine, a first effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means, and a second effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means and the first effect display means, Display control means for performing display control of the first effect display means and the second effect display means, wherein the display control means is a first effect symbol corresponding to the symbol displayed on the symbol display means. It is possible to display on the effect display means, it is possible to execute a re-fluctuation effect in which the effect symbol is re-varied in the first effect display means, and the re-variation is performed before the effect symbol is re-varied in the re-variation effect. It is characterized in that a re-variation suggestion image that suggests that the production symbol is re-varied in the production is controlled to be displayed on the second production display means.

(E) A symbol display means for executing a symbol variation game performed by varying the symbol is provided, and when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in the symbol variation game, an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player is generated. In the machine, a first effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means, and a second effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means and the first effect display means, The display control means includes a display control means for performing display control of the first effect display means and the second effect display means, and a displacement control means for displaceably controlling the second effect display means. A continuous notice effect that controls the production symbol corresponding to the symbol displayed on the symbol display unit so that it can be displayed on the first effect display unit and indicates the degree of expectation that an advantageous state will occur in a predetermined symbol variation game by the number of continuous executions Is controlled so that at least the second effect display means can display a continuous notice effect image that can specify that the continuous notice effect is continuously executed. It is characterized in that the control for displacing the second effect display means in a specific displacement mode is performed with a different probability from that in the case where the continuous announcement effect is not continuously executed.

(F) A game in which a symbol display means for executing a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols is provided, and when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in the symbol variation game, an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player is generated. In the machine, a first effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means, and a second effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means and the first effect display means, The display control means for controlling the display of the first effect display means and the second effect display means, and the displacement control means for controlling the movable effect member to be displaceable, the display control means is the symbol display means. The effect symbol corresponding to the symbol displayed on is controlled so that it can be displayed on the first effect display means, and the continuous notice effect indicating the degree of expectation that the advantageous state is generated in the predetermined symbol variation game is indicated by the number of times of continuous execution is executed. A continuous notice effect image that can specify that the continuous notice effect is continuously displayed, and the displacement control means controls the case where the continuous notice effect is continuously executed and the continuous notice effect. The control for displacing the movable effect member in a special displacement mode is performed with a probability different from that in the case where is not continuously executed.

(G) A symbol display means for executing a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols is provided, and when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in the symbol variation game, an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player is generated. In the machine, a first effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means, and a second effect display means capable of displaying an effect image separately from the symbol display means and the first effect display means, Display control means for performing display control of the first effect display means and the second effect display means, the display control means, the effect symbol corresponding to the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, A special displayable display that can be displayed on one effect display means, but is not displayed on the second effect display means, and the effect symbol can be displayed on both the first effect display means and the second effect display means. The display effect is controlled to be executable, and during the special display effect, an effective line in which the effect symbol can form a predetermined combination in at least one of the first effect display means and the second effect display means. It is characterized in that any one of the first effect display means and the second effect display means is controlled so as to be able to display an effect pattern so as to form an effective line while the object is being formed.

(H) The display control means performs a control to execute a variation cycle in which the variation start of the effect symbol is once once or a plurality of times in one symbol variation game, and to execute in one symbol variation game. It is characterized in that control is performed to execute a specific effect indicating the degree of expectation that an advantageous state will be generated in the symbol variation game depending on the number of fluctuation cycles performed as the continuous notice effect.

(I) The display control means can be executed across a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games, and the continuous special effect indicating the degree of expectation that an advantageous state will be generated in a predetermined symbol variation game depending on the number of consecutive executions. It is characterized in that the control is executed as a notice effect.

(E) When the continuous announcement effect is continuously executed, the displacement control means performs control for displacing the second effect display means in a specific displacement mode, while the continuous announcement effect continues. If not executed, the control is performed to displace or not displace the second effect display means in a non-specific displacement mode.

BT... Production button (operating means), K... Movable body (movable production member), MOT1... Movable body motor, MOT2... Second display movable motor, MOT3... Third display movable motor, SOL1... Large winning opening solenoid, SOL2 ... Ordinary electric accessory solenoid, SE1... First starting sensor, SE2... Second starting sensor, SE3... Count sensor, SE4... Gate sensor, YB... Game board, 11... First special symbol display device (symbol display means), 12... 2nd special symbol display device (symbol display means), 16... 1st effect display device (1st effect display means), 17... 2nd effect display device (2nd effect display means), 18... 3rd effect display Device (third effect display means), 21... First start winning device (first starting device), 21a... First starting winning opening, 22... Second starting winning device (second starting device), 22a... Second starting Winning hole, 22b... Opening/closing member, 23... Big winning device, 23a... Big winning hole, 23b... Big winning door, 25... Operating gate, 30... Main control board, 30a... Main control CPU, 30b... Main control ROM, 30c... Main control RAM, 31... Production control board, 31a... Production control CPU (display control means, displacement control means), 31b... Production control ROM, 31c... Production control RAM.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine, which is provided with a symbol display means for executing a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player occurs when a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied in the symbol variation game,
A unit having a first image display unit capable of displaying the effect image;
A unit having a second image display unit capable of displaying the effect image;
Display control means for controlling display of the first image display section and the second image display section;
Displacement control means for displaceably controlling the movable effect member,
The display control means can control the effect design corresponding to the design displayed on the design display means so as not to be displayed on the second image display part, although it can be displayed on the first image display part. ,
The display control means controls the effect symbol corresponding to the symbol displayed on the symbol display means so as to be able to be displayed on the first image display portion, and the degree of expectation that an advantageous state is generated after the symbol variation game is continuously executed. The continuous notice effect image that can specify that the continuous notice effect indicated by is displayed is controlled to be displayable on at least the second image display unit,
The displacement control means displaces the movable effect member with a different probability depending on whether the continuous announcement effect is continuously executed and the continuous announcement effect is not executed. Control so that
Wherein the display control unit, can be displayed in controlling at least the first image display unit Starring output image you suggest that effect is performed the movable directing member is displaced by the specific displacement mode,
The display control means controls, in both the first image display unit and the second image display unit, to be able to display a specific image across the first image display unit and the second image display unit,
The continuous notice effect is a pseudo-reaction effect capable of executing a plurality of variation cycles in one symbol variation game,
Continuation of the continuous notice production means that the fluctuation cycle continues,
The specific image can be displayed upon the operation of the operation means operable by the player, and there is a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image,
The first specific image is an image that is definitely notified that the fluctuation cycle is continuously executed ,
The movable effect member is operable upon the operation of the operation means,
The specific image when the variation cycle is continuously executed is the first specific image, the displacement mode of the movable effect member is the special displacement mode,
The specific image when the variation cycle is not continuously executed is the second specific image, and the displacement mode of the movable effect member is a non-special displacement mode different from the special displacement mode . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a probability that the movable effect member is displaced when the continuous notice effect is not continuously executed includes zero.