JP6545877B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among pachinko gaming machines among gaming machines, there are some pachinko gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 that can switch the effect mode by operating the operation means.

JP, 2010-88509, A

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the switching of the effect mode is prohibited during the period from the hard jackpot game to the winning of the big hit lottery. For this reason, even if it is desired to switch the effect mode, the effect mode can not be switched by operating the operation means until the selection of the effect mode is permitted, and the degree of freedom in switching the effect mode is low.

  The present invention has been made focusing on the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the degree of freedom in switching the effect mode. .

  The gaming machine which solves the above-mentioned subject can specify the operation means which can be operated by the player, and the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game in the gaming machine where a big hit game is generated after becoming a big hit display result in the symbol change game. A determination means for determining a variation pattern, an information switching means capable of switching a type of control information according to an operation of the operation means, in which a plurality of types of control information are associated with the variation pattern, and the control information The type of effect mode differs depending on the type of the game, and the contents of the pattern change game are provided with change content control means for controlling the change contents of the symbol change game based on the type of control information and When being done, the fluctuation indication of plural production design is done, the reach is formed by the fact that part of the plural production design stops with the combination of reach design And when one symbol variation game in which reach is formed by stopping the next one after the first one of the plurality of effect symbols is stopped is performed, the symbol variation game is started When the operation means is operated in a special period until the first effect symbol stops, the effect mode and the fluctuation content of the symbol change game are switched at the instant when the operation of the operation means is performed On the other hand, when the operation means is operated in a specific period between the first rendering symbol stopping and the next rendering symbol stopping and the reach being formed, the next symbol variation game starts. Switching between the effect mode and the variation contents of the symbol variation game, and the notification effect means is configured to turn off the effect mode when the operation means is operated in the specific period. The notification effect of notifying that the substitution has been received is executed, and the special is performed in the same period when the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern is played and the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern is played There is a period, and in the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern, the reach is not formed but the outline is reached in the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern.

  In addition, the gaming machine which solves the above problem specifies the operation means which can be operated by the player, and the variation time of the symbol variation game in the gaming machine where the big hit game is generated after the big hit display result in the symbol variation game. A determination means for determining a possible fluctuation pattern, an information switching means that is capable of switching the type of control information according to the operation of the operation means, in which a plurality of types of control information are associated with the fluctuation pattern; The type of effect mode differs depending on the type of control information, and is provided with fluctuation content control means for controlling the fluctuation contents of the symbol fluctuation game based on the type of control information, and notification effect means capable of executing notification effect, symbol fluctuation When a game is being performed, a variable display of a plurality of effect symbols is performed, and a part of the plurality of effect symbols is stopped by stopping in a symbol combination of reach. The symbol variation game is started when one symbol variation game is performed in which reach is formed by stopping the next one after the first one is formed among the plurality of effect symbols. When the operation means is operated during a special period from when the first effect symbol stops until when the operation means is operated, the effect contents of the effect mode and the symbol change game are changed immediately When the said operation means are operated in the specific period from the first production symbol stop to the next production symbol stop and the reach is formed while the is switched, the start of the next symbol variation game At the moment, the effect mode and the contents of change of the symbol change game are switched, and the notification effect means is configured to change the effect mode when the operation means is operated in the specific period. The notification effect of notifying that the switch is accepted is executed, and the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern is played in the same period as the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern is played. There is a special period, and in the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern, it is lost after the reach is formed, and in the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern, it becomes a big hit after the reach is formed. I assume.

  With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when one symbol variation game in which reach is formed by stopping the next rendering symbol after the first rendering symbol of the plurality of rendering symbols is stopped, the symbol variation game starts When the operation means is operated in a special period between the first special period as the special period and the second special period, from when the first effect pattern stops until when the operation means is operated, The configuration may be such that the mode and the variation content of the symbol variation game are not switched.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom in switching the effect mode.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows production mode. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the processing data matched with the main fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure which shows the switching operation period and the switching reservation period in the symbol variation game in which a reach is not formed, (b) is a figure which shows the switching operation period and switching reservation period in a symbol variation game in which a reach is formed. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus in switching of process data and production mode. The figure which shows the switching operation period in the symbol variation game of 2nd Embodiment, a switching reservation period, and a switching invalid period. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus in the switching reservation period in another example.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, one embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described according to FIGS. 1 to 6.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a firing handle HD is disposed which is operated by the player when firing the gaming ball to the gaming board YB. At the center of the game board YB, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is disposed. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit or an organic EL type display unit.

  In the lower right of the effect display device 11 in the game board YB, a special symbol display device 12 configured of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. In the special symbol display device 12, a variation game is performed by varying the special symbol. In the following description, a variation game using a special symbol is referred to as a "special symbol variation game". The special symbol is a symbol for notification showing the result of the internal lottery (hit lottery to be described later) as to whether or not it is a hit.

  The special symbol display device 12 displays a special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the special symbol display device 12, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is displayed on the fixed stop simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The "variation display" is a state in which the type of symbol to be displayed changes in the display area defined on the display device that displays the symbol. "Confirmation stop display" is a state in which symbols are fixedly stopped in the display area, and is fixedly stopped by the symbol (final symbol) displayed at the end of the variation game. In the special symbol variation game of this embodiment, a special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result according to the lottery result of the winning lottery. The special symbols are classified into a hit symbol that can recognize a hit, and an out symbol that can recognize a release.

  On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, a display effect is performed. For example, in the effect display device 11, a variation game in which symbol combinations are displayed (derived) by varying a plurality of decorative patterns in a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment) as one of display effects It will be. In the following description, a variation game using a decorative symbol is referred to as a "decorative symbol variation game". The decorative symbol is a symbol (rendering symbol) for effect used to diversify the display effect.

  In the effect display device 11, the variation display of the decoration symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. Further, in the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed simultaneously with or substantially simultaneously with the termination of the special symbol variation game. The “temporary stop display” is a state indicating that the symbol may be fluctuated and displayed again in the display area, such as a fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result according to the display result of the special symbol variation game. Specifically, when the winning symbol is determined and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the winning symbol is also determined and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the hit symbols by the decorative symbols are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols of all the symbol rows displayed on the effect display device 11 are stopped. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the misplaced symbol is determined and stopped and displayed, the offending symbol is also determined and displayed on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the off-design by the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the symbol rows displayed on the effect display device 11 are stopped.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment, the decorative symbols are displayed in the order of left symbol row (left symbol) → right symbol row (right symbol) → middle symbol row (middle symbol) in the effect display device 11 as viewed from the player side Stop display. In the following description, in the decorative symbol variation game, a symbol row in which the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed first (first) is referred to as a first stop symbol row, and the decorative symbol of the first stop symbol row is referred to as a first stop symbol There is a case. Further, a symbol row in which the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed secondarily in the decorative symbol variation game may be referred to as a second stop symbol row, and the decorative symbol of the second stop symbol row may be referred to as a second stop symbol. Similarly, in the decorative symbol variation game, a symbol row in which the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed at the end (third) is referred to as a third stop symbol row, and a decorative symbol of the third stop symbol row is referred to as a third stop symbol is there.

  Then, if the left symbol and the right symbol that are displayed temporarily are the same (if reach is formed), reach from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, “↓” indicates a change) It can be recognized. In the reach state, among all the symbol rows, the decorative symbols of a specific row (in the present embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row) are the same and temporarily displayed once stopped, and the rows other than the specific row In the form, the decorative pattern in the middle row is in a state of being variably displayed. In the present embodiment, a symbol combination that can recognize reach is a symbol combination of reach by decorative symbols. In addition, in the effect display device 11, reach effect can be executed as one of the display effects after the reach is formed in the decorative symbol variation game and until the symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. Note that the order in which the decorative symbols stop may differ depending on the decorative symbol variation game. For example, after the decorative symbols in the right row are temporarily displayed temporarily, the decorative symbols in the left row may be temporarily displayed temporarily. May be

  Below the effect display device 11 in the game board YB, a starting opening 13 having a ball entry port through which game balls can enter is disposed. Behind the starting opening 13, a starting sensor SE (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the entered gaming ball is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be given in response to the fact that the game ball entering the start opening 13 is detected by the start sensor SE. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a payout condition of gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls can be given, triggered by detection of the gaming ball entering the starting opening 13 by the starting sensor SE.

  In addition, the starting opening 13 has an opening and closing blade 14 (normal electric combination) that opens and closes by the operation of the normal electric actuator FA (shown in FIG. 2). The open / close blades 14 can be operated in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter and in a closed state in which the game ball can not easily enter. The open / close blades 14 are always controlled to be in the closed state, and are controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined open time only once or a plurality of times when the predetermined open condition is satisfied.

  Below the starting opening 13 in the game board YB, a big winning opening 16 provided with a big winning opening door 15 that opens and closes by operation of a big winning actuator DA (shown in FIG. 2) is disposed. Behind the big winning opening 16, a count sensor CS (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the entered gaming ball is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a payout condition of gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls can be provided in response to the detection of the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 16 by the count sensor CS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a winning lottery is won, and a winning game is awarded after a winning symbol is displayed in a special symbol variation game. In the hit game, the big winning opening door 15 is opened, and entry of the gaming ball into the big winning opening 16 is permitted. For this reason, during the hit game, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of winning balls by causing the game balls to enter the big winning opening 16.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a probability fluctuation state may be provided (occurred). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability fluctuation state is given from the end of the big hit game until the termination condition of the probability fluctuation state is satisfied. When the probability fluctuation state is given, the winning probability of the winning lottery is improved from the low probability to the high probability.

  At the lower right of the effect display device 11 in the game board YB, a special symbol hold display device 17 configured of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol suspension display device 17 displays the number of pending special symbol variation games for which the start condition of the special symbol variation game is given but has not been executed yet. In the following description, the number of pending special symbol variation games is referred to as the "special symbol pending number".

  In the lower right of the effect display device 11 in the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 18 configured by a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 18, a normal symbol variation game performed by changing a normal symbol is executed. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (normal hit lottery) whether or not it is a normal hit. The normal symbol display device 18 displays a normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. Then, in the normal symbol display device 18, the variable display of the normal symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol change game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol change game. In the normal symbol variation game, the normal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result corresponding to the result of the normal hit lottery. The normal symbols are classified into a normal hit symbol which can recognize a normal hit and a normal offset symbol which can recognize a normal offset.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a normal hit lottery is won, and after the normal hit in the normal symbol variation game is determined and stopped and displayed, the normal hit game is awarded. In the normal hit game, the opening and closing blade 14 is in the open state, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the starting opening 13. Therefore, during the normal hit game, the player can have a chance to easily acquire the start condition of the special symbol variation game.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, there may be a case where the ball entry rate improvement state is given (generated). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, an increase in ball-filling rate is provided from the end of the big hit game until the termination condition of the ball-filling rate improvement state is satisfied. When the ball entry rate improvement state is given, the ball entry rate per unit time to the starting opening 13 is improved. For this reason, when the ball entry rate improvement state is given, it becomes easy to acquire the starting condition of the special symbol variation game. In the following description, the time when the ball entry state is not improved is referred to as "when the ball entry state is not improved", and the time when the ball entry state is improved is "when the ball entry rate is improved" There is a case when

  In order to improve the ball entry rate per unit time to the starting opening 13, shortening the variation time of the normal symbol variation game, making it easy to win the normal winning lottery, and opening and closing feathers in the normal hit game This can be realized by at least one of lengthening the time during which 14 is in the open state. Incidentally, in this embodiment, when the ball entering rate is in an improved state, the winning probability of the normal hit lottery is made higher than in the non ball entering state, and the open / close blade 14 is opened in the normal hit game. The ball entering rate per unit time to the starting opening 13 is improved by increasing the number of times and the time to be in the state and shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game per time. Further, in the present embodiment, when the ball entering rate improvement state is in progress, the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game is likely to be shorter than in the non-ball entering rate improving state.

  On the left side of the effect display device 11 in the game board YB, an operation gate 19 is disposed. The operation gate 19 is provided with a gate sensor GS (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the game ball that has entered (passed). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start condition of the normal symbol variation game can be given in response to the detection of the gaming ball having entered the operation gate 19 by the gate sensor GS.

  Below the gaming area of the gaming board YB, an out port 21 is disposed for discharging game balls that have not entered the winning ports including the starting port 13. The game ball having passed through the out port 21 is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 through the discharge weir located on the back side of the game board YB. The game area of the game board YB is an area where game balls can flow down.

  Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, an operation button BT as an operation means operable by the player is disposed. The operation button BT is disposed, for example, on an upper surface of a bowl for storing gaming balls on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted with a main control board 30 as a main control means. The main control board 30 executes a process related to a game or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and outputs various control signals (control commands) in accordance with the result of the process. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted with a sub control board 31 as a sub control means. The sub control board 31 executes processing relating to the execution of a game effect based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub control board 31 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp. The decorative lamp La is provided, for example, on the front frame located in front of the game board YB or on the game board YB, and the speaker Sp is provided, for example, on the front frame.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d. A main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, various sensors SE, CS, GS, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 17 and a normal symbol display device 18 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, various actuators DA, FA are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to a game. In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of main fluctuation patterns. The main variation pattern indicates a pattern serving as a base of a game effect during a period when the special symbol starts to change after the special symbol starts to change. In the main variation pattern, a variation time (game time) of a game in which a special symbol is displayed and stopped after the variation of the special symbol is started, that is, a variation time of the special symbol variation game is defined. And from the main fluctuation pattern, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol variation game corresponds to the variation time of the decorative symbol variation game (symbol variation game). And in this embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern which can specify the fluctuation time of a special symbol fluctuation game is equivalent to the fluctuation time information in which the fluctuation time of a symbol fluctuation game was defined.

  The main variation pattern can be classified into a main variation pattern for winning effect and a main variation pattern for out-of-place effect. In addition, the main fluctuation pattern for out-of-field effect production is a main fluctuation pattern for out-of-round normal effects in which a reach is not formed in the decorative symbol fluctuation game and a main fluctuation pattern for out-of-reach reach effects in which a reach is formed in the decorative symbol fluctuation game are categorized. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, it is defined that the reach is formed in the main fluctuation pattern for the hit presentation. Thus, in the main variation pattern, in addition to the variation time of the symbol variation game, the outline of the effect of the decorative symbol variation game (symbol variation game) such as whether or not reach is formed is defined.

  The hit effect is performed when the winning lottery is won, and in the special symbol variation game, the hit symbol is finally derived. The offing effect is performed when the winning lottery is not won, and in the special symbol variation game, the offing symbol is finally derived.

Also, the main control ROM 30b stores a normal pattern variation pattern. In the normal symbol fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game is defined.
Further, various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. Judgment values include a hit judgment value used for winning lottery, a normal hit judgment value used for regular hitting lottery, and a reach judging value used for reach lottery (specific effect drawing) whether or not execution of reach effect is permitted. . The main control RAM 30c also stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle), and executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include reach random numbers used for reach lottery, per-pattern random numbers used when determining a special symbol, and variation pattern allocation random numbers used when determining a main variation pattern. In addition, the software random numbers include a normal hit symbol random number used when determining a normal hit symbol of a normal symbol, a normal symbol change pattern random number used when determining a normal symbol change pattern, and the like.

  The random number generation circuit 30 d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a random number to be used for the lottery, or a normal random number to be used for the regular lottery.

  The sub control board 31 is provided with a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. The sub control ROM 31 b and the sub control RAM 31 c are connected to the sub control CPU 31 a. Further, the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp La and the speaker Sp are connected to the sub control CPU 31a. Further, an operation button BT is connected to the sub control CPU 31a. The operation button BT is connected to the sub control CPU 31a so as to be able to input an operation signal which is output when the operation button BT is operated. The sub control CPU 31a can recognize that the operation button BT has been operated by inputting the operation signal.

  In the sub control ROM 31b, an effect control program for the sub control CPU 31a to execute processing relating to execution of a game effect is stored. The sub control RAM 31 c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) which can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The sub control ROM 31b also stores processing data for controlling the contents of variation of the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern. As processing data, display pattern information (various image data such as a pattern, a background image, characters, characters, etc.) as control information for display effects, voice pattern information (music, sound effects, etc.) as control information for voice effects Light emission pattern information (light emission data such as a lighting pattern) is included as audio data) and control information for light emission effect. By the way, display pattern information, voice pattern information and light emission pattern information are used other than during decoration effect variation game such as during demonstration effect or hit game besides information for controlling variation content of decoration pattern variation game There is also information, which is also stored in the sub control ROM 31b.

  In the present embodiment, processing data for controlling the contents of fluctuation of the decorative symbol fluctuation game (symbol fluctuation game) based on the main fluctuation pattern corresponding to fluctuation time information corresponds to fluctuation content information. In the present embodiment, all of the display pattern information, the audio pattern information, and the light emission pattern information are used as the fluctuation content information, but at least one of the display pattern information, the audio pattern information, and the light emission pattern information is also used as the fluctuation content information. Good. For example, display pattern information as control information for display effect may be used as variation content information, or display pattern information and voice pattern information may be used as variation content information.

Next, control contents executed by the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processing such as special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, normal symbol input processing, and normal symbol start processing based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processing such as special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, and the like every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, special symbol input processing will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the start opening 13. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal to be output when the start sensor SE detects a game ball is input. When the gaming ball has not entered the starting opening 13, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input processing.

  On the other hand, when the game ball enters the starting opening 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol holdings stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number four. In the determination, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process when the special symbol holding number is not less than the upper limit number 4, that is, when the upper limit number 4 is reached. On the other hand, when the number of special symbols held is less than the upper limit number 4, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of special symbols held, and rewrites the number of special symbols held. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol holding display device 17 so as to display the special symbol holding number after the one addition. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special hold number command capable of specifying the number of special symbols held after 1 addition to the sub control CPU 31a.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers related to the special symbol variation game, and stores random number information capable of specifying the acquired values of various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. In the following description, random number information that can specify the values of various random numbers related to the special symbol variation game is referred to as special random number information.

  The special random number information may be configured by the value of the random number, or may be configured by information obtained by converting the value of the random number into other identifiable information. Also, when storing the special random number information, the main control CPU 30a enters the ball entry sequence (information storage sequence) of the gaming ball that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number and the ball entry of the game ball entered earlier. It is stored in the main control RAM 30 c so that the order (storage order of information) can be specified. In this process, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the hit random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and also obtains the value of the hit symbol random number, the value of reach random number, and the value of the variation pattern allocation random number from the main control RAM 30c. get. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, special symbol start processing will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition (execution condition) of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the hit game is not in progress, while the special symbol variation game is being executed or the hit game is in progress. If there is, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, when the start condition of the special symbol variation game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of special symbol holdings from the main control RAM 30c, and the read number of the special symbol holdings is greater than 0 (zero) It judges whether or not. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a demonstration specifying command to the sub control board 31 when the number of special symbol holdings is not larger than 0, that is, 0.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol holding number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the special symbol holding number and rewrites the special symbol holding number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol holding display device 17 so as to display the number of special symbol holdings after 1 subtraction. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special hold number command capable of specifying the number of special symbols held after one subtraction to the sub control CPU 31a.

  Next, among the special random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a stores the special random number information (per hit random number, hit symbol random number, reach random number and variation pattern allocation random number) stored first. Obtain random number information that can identify the value. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit random number specified from the acquired special random number information with the hit determination value, and performs a hit lottery. The main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery under the winning probability according to whether or not the probability fluctuation state is being given. In the hit lottery, the hit is won when the value of the hit random number and the hit judgment value match.

  When the winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a hitting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the hit symbol random number specified from the acquired special random number information. The determined hit symbol is a special symbol which is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a main variation pattern for winning effect based on the value of the variation pattern assignment random number specified from the acquired special random number information.

  On the other hand, when the winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs an outlier process. In the removal process, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the reach random number specified from the acquired special random number information with the reach determination value, and performs a reach lottery. In the reach lottery, the reach winning is won when the value of the reach random number matches the reach judgment value.

  In the removal process, the main control CPU 30a determines the removal symbol of the special symbol. The determined off symbol is a fixed stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 for a fixed stop. Then, when the reach control lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern for the out-of-reach reach effect based on the value of the fluctuation pattern assignment random number specified from the acquired special random number information. On the other hand, when the reach control lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines a main fluctuation pattern for off-normal presentation based on the value of the fluctuation pattern assignment random number specified from the acquired special random number information.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a that has performed the hit process or the release process performs various processes related to the fluctuation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31 at a predetermined timing. First, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command that instructs the start of the decorative symbol variation game. The fluctuation pattern designation command designates a main fluctuation pattern. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to start changing the special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts measurement of the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command that designates a special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  It should be noted that in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a is a special symbol so that the special symbol that has been determined is displayed as a fixed stop when the fluctuation time defined in the specified main fluctuation pattern elapses. The display content of the display device 12 is controlled. In addition, the main control CPU 30a instructs the variation stop of the decorative symbol when the variation time defined in the specified main variation pattern has elapsed, and outputs the all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a definite stop. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game by determining the main fluctuation pattern functions as fluctuation time determination means.

When the winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a hitting game process after the special symbol variation game targeted for the winning lottery is finished.
Here, the hit game processing will be described.

  In the hit game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect. Next, after the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game each time the round game is started. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the large winning actuator DA to open the large winning opening door 15 with the start of the round game to open the large winning opening 16, and the predetermined round end condition is set. In response to the establishment of the above, the big winning opening door 15 is closed and the big winning opening 16 is closed. The round end condition includes that a predetermined number of game balls have entered during one round game and that a predetermined round game time has elapsed, and the round game is triggered when any condition is established. Ends. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command instructing execution of ending effect. The main control CPU 30a terminates the hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, normal symbol input processing will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether the gaming ball has entered the operation gate 19 or not. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal to be output when the gate sensor GS detects a game ball is input. When the gaming ball has not entered the operation gate 19, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input processing.

  On the other hand, when the game ball enters the operation gate 19, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers related to the normal symbol variation game and also acquires random number information that can specify the acquired values of the various random numbers. It is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In the following description, random number information that can specify values of various random numbers related to the normal symbol variation game is referred to as normal random number information. The normal random number information may be configured by the value of the random number, or may be configured by information converted from the value of the random number to other identifiable information. The main control CPU 30a acquires, as values of various random numbers related to the normal symbol variation game, the value of the normal random number, the value of the regular symbol random number, and the value of the normal symbol variation pattern random number. The main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the normal hit random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and obtains the value of the normal hit symbol random number and the value of the normal symbol variation pattern random number from the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal symbol start processing will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition (execution condition) of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and is not normally hit and the normal symbol variation game is executed. It is determined that the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not established when the player is in the middle hit or the normal hit game. Then, when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a stores the normal random number information (normal hit random number, normal hit symbol random number, common symbol change pattern random number) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Value and identifiable random number information). Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the obtained normal random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs the normal hit lottery. The main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit lottery under the selection probability depending on whether or not the ball pitch improvement state is being given. In the normal hit lottery, the normal hit is won when the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit judgment value match.

  When the normal hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal hit symbol based on the value of the normal hit symbol random number specified from the acquired normal random number information. In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol fluctuation pattern based on the value of the random number for the normal symbol fluctuation pattern specified from the acquired ordinary random number information.

  On the other hand, when the normal hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal removal process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a normally determines a misplaced symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol fluctuation pattern based on the value of the random number for the normal symbol fluctuation pattern specified from the acquired ordinary random number information.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has performed the normal hit processing and the normal removal processing performs various processing related to the normal symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub control board 31 at a predetermined timing. First, the main control CPU 30a instructs the normal symbol fluctuation pattern and outputs a normal symbol fluctuation start command indicating that the normal symbol fluctuation game has started to the sub control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 18 so as to variably display the normal symbol. Also, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ordinary symbol designation command instructing an ordinary symbol to the sub control CPU 31a. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  In addition, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the CPU for main control 30a normally causes the normal symbol determined to be displayed as a fixed stop when the variation time defined in the specified normal symbol variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the symbol display device 18 is controlled.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal hit game processing after the end of the normal symbol variation game to be the win target, and provides the normal hit game. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 30a controls the open state and the closed state of the open / close blade 14, and gives a normal hit game. In the present embodiment, the control by the main control CPU 30a in the open state and the closed state in the normal hitting game differs depending on whether the ball entering state is in an improved state or not.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 will be described based on the effect control program. When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

First, decorative symbol variation processing will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a special symbol designating command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display device 11 as a decision stop based on the decision stop symbol designated by the special symbol designating command. When the determined stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a hit symbol, the sub control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the hit. Further, when the designated final stop symbol is an out symbol, the sub control CPU 31a is a symbol by a decorative symbol that causes the effect display device 11 to make a decision stop based on the main variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Determine the combination. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the out-of-reach reach when the designated fixed stop symbol is the out-of-out symbol and the main variation pattern for the out-of-reach reach effect is designated. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the off when the designated fixed stop symbol is the off symbol and the main variation pattern for the normal effect is designated.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern specification command is input, the sub control CPU 31a starts the fluctuation display of the decorative symbols of all the symbol rows, and controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to start the decorative symbol fluctuation game. The sub control CPU 31a selects the processing data based on the main fluctuation pattern designated by the inputted fluctuation pattern designation command, and controls the fluctuation contents of the decorative symbol fluctuation game based on the selected processing data. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined decorative symbol in a fixed stop manner, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command.

  In addition, in the decorative symbol variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the decorative symbols in the left row temporarily, and then temporarily displays the decorative symbols in the right row. Then, in the decorative symbol variation game, in principle, the sub control CPU 31a causes the middle decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed. When the ornamental symbol of each symbol row is temporarily displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a decelerates the speed at which the symbols in the symbol row are variably displayed to temporarily display the ornamental symbol, and then temporarily displays the ornamental symbol.

The sub control CPU 31a performs the following processing in response to the input of a control command output from the main control CPU 30a, in addition to the decorative symbol variation processing described above.
The sub control CPU 31a performs an execution determination process of a demonstration effect. After the sub control CPU 31a inputs the demonstration designation command in the execution determination process of the demonstration effect, the predetermined waiting time has elapsed without the decorative symbol variation game being started (without inputting the variation pattern designation command) It is determined whether or not. Then, when the demonstration effect is not being executed and a predetermined standby time has elapsed since the input of the demonstration designation command, the demonstration effect is executed. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state using a device such as the effect display device 11 and obtaining a customer gathering effect. In the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is performed using the whole or substantially the entire display area of the effect display device 11. Then, if the end time is not satisfied during the demonstration effect and the effect time is over, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the demonstration effect when a predetermined waiting time elapses. The termination condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied by the game ball entering the starting opening 13 and the variation game being started.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the round effect. Further, when the ending control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of effect modes in which execution modes of effects are different, and one of the effect modes among the plurality of effect modes is selected. It is configured to be executable. In the effect mode, for example, the background image displayed on the effect display device 11 and the type (such as decoration) of the decorative pattern are defined as an execution mode of the decorative symbol variation game which is one of the effects. In addition, in the effect mode, for example, as the execution mode of the effect mode, the type of the character appearing in the notice effect or the like, the direction in which the decorative pattern is variably displayed (longitudinal direction, lateral direction, etc.), etc.

  The effect modes include an effect mode that can be performed when the non-entering rate improvement state is in effect and an effect mode that can be performed when the in-filling rate state is improved. There are an eleventh rendering mode, a twelfth rendering mode, and a thirteenth rendering mode as the rendering modes that can be executed when the player is in the non-entering rate improving state. Further, among the effect modes that can be executed when the ball pitch improvement state is in, there are a 21st effect mode, a 22nd effect mode, and a 23rd effect mode.

  The processing data of the present embodiment includes processing data classified into the first system, processing data classified into the second system, and processing data classified into the third system. When the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the process data classified into the first system, the variation content of the ornament symbol variation game is controlled based on the process data classified into the second system or the third system A character different from the case may appear, or the motif of the effect may be different. Similarly, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the process data classified into the second system, the variation content of the ornament symbol variation game is based on the process data classified into the first system or the third system. Characters different from those controlled may appear, or motifs such as effects may differ. Therefore, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the third system, the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is based on the processing data classified into the first system or the second category. Characters different from those controlled may appear, or motifs such as effects may differ. As described above, the first system, the second system, and the third system are types (classifications) of processing data, and can be said to be types (classifications) of effect modes to be executed, appearing characters, and motifs such as effects. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the process data classified into the first system, the eleventh effect mode or the twenty-first effect mode is executed. Specifically, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the first system when in the non-entering rate improvement state, the eleventh effect mode is executed and the entering is performed. When the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the first system when the ball ratio is in the improvement state, the twenty-first effect mode is executed. For example, characters appearing in various effects are common to the eleventh effect mode and the twenty-first effect mode.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the second system, the twelfth rendering mode or the twenty-second rendering mode is executed. Specifically, when the variation contents of the decorative symbol variation game are controlled based on the processing data classified into the second system when in the non-entering rate improving state, the twelfth effect mode is executed and the entering is performed. When the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the second system when in the ball ratio improvement state, the twenty-second effect mode is executed. The twelfth effect mode and the twenty-second effect mode share, for example, characters appearing in various effects.

  Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the variation contents of the decorative symbol variation game are controlled based on the processing data classified into the third system, the thirteenth rendering mode or the twenty-third rendering mode is executed. Specifically, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the third system in the non-incident rate improvement state, the thirteenth effect mode is executed and the entry is entered. When the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the third system when in the ball ratio improvement state, the twenty-third effect mode is executed. The thirteenth effect mode and the twenty-third effect mode share, for example, characters appearing in various effects.

  In this embodiment, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the first system, that is, when the eleventh rendering mode or the twenty-first rendering mode is executed, The production with the motif "" is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the second system, that is, when the 12th effect mode or the 22nd effect mode is executed, The production is performed with the motif of "sea". Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data classified into the third system, that is, when the thirteenth rendering mode or the twenty-third rendering mode is executed, A presentation with "Space" as the motif is performed.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to switch the effect mode in response to the operation of the operation button BT. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to switch the effect mode among the 11th effect mode to the 13th effect mode by operating the operation button BT when in the non ball entering rate improvement state Is configured. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to switch the effect mode among the 21st effect mode to the 23rd effect mode by operating the operation button BT when the ball entry rate is in an improved state. It is done.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, every time the operation button BT is operated in the non-incident rate improvement state, "... → 11th effect mode → 12th effect mode → 13th effect mode → 11th effect It is possible to switch the effect mode in the order of “mode →...”. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, every time the operation button BT is operated in the ball entry rate improving state, "... → 21st production mode → 22nd presentation mode → 23rd presentation mode → 21st It is possible to switch the effect mode in the order of "effect mode → ...".

  In the present embodiment, “switching the rendering mode” corresponds to changing the rendering mode, and corresponds to switching processing data corresponding to the variation content information (changing processing data).

Hereinafter, switching of processing data, that is, switching of effect mode will be described.
In the present embodiment, plural types of processing data are associated with the main variation pattern. That is, plural types of processing data (variation content information) are associated with the variation time of the symbol variation game. Therefore, even in the decorative symbol variation game based on the same main variation pattern, different types of processing data may be used.

Here, processing data associated with the main variation pattern will be described based on FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b). FIGS. 4A and 4B show an example of the main variation pattern.
The main variation patterns HP11 to HP13 shown in FIG. 4A are an example of the main variation patterns determined in the non-entering rate improving state. Further, the main variation patterns HP21 to HP23 shown in FIG. 4B are an example of the main variation patterns determined in the state of improvement in the ball entering rate. The main variation patterns HP11 and HP21 are main variation patterns for off-normal effect. The main variation patterns HP12 and HP22 are main variation patterns for out-of-reach reach effects. Similarly, the main variation patterns HP13 and HP23 are main variation patterns for winning effect.

  In the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP11, the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on any one of the processing data 11a to 11c. Then, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP11, the effect mode to be executed differs depending on the processing data 11a to 11c used when controlling the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game. Specifically, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP11, when the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on the processing data 11a, the eleventh effect mode is executed. Further, in the decorative symbol fluctuation game based on the main fluctuation pattern HP11, when the fluctuation content of the decorative symbol fluctuation game is controlled based on the processing data 11b, the twelfth effect mode is executed. Further, in the decorative symbol fluctuation game based on the main fluctuation pattern HP12, when the fluctuation content of the decorative symbol fluctuation game is controlled based on the processing data 11c, the thirteenth effect mode is executed. As described above, a plurality of types of processing data of the processing data 11a to 11c are associated with the variation time of the symbol variation game defined in the main variation pattern HP11.

  Further, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP12, the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on any one of the processing data 12a to 12c. Then, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP12, the effect mode to be executed differs depending on the processing data 12a to 12c used when controlling the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game. Similarly, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP13, the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on any one of the processing data 13a to 13c. Then, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP13, the effect mode to be executed differs depending on the processing data 13a to 13c used when controlling the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game.

  Further, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP21, the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on any one of the processing data 21a to 21c. Then, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP21, the effect mode to be executed differs depending on the processing data 21a to 21c used when controlling the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game. Further, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP22, the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on any one of the processing data 22a to 22c. Then, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP22, the effect mode to be executed differs depending on the processing data 22a to 22c used when controlling the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game. Similarly, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP23, the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled based on any one of the processing data 23a to 23c. Then, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP23, the effect mode to be executed differs depending on the processing data 23a to 23c used when controlling the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game. As described above, the type of effect mode differs depending on the type of processing data corresponding to the variation content information.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated, a switching effective period in which processing data and the effect mode can be switched in response to the operation of the operation button BT is set. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the switching effective period (effective period) is set when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed. Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the switching effective period may be set even when the decorative symbol variation game is not performed, and in the present embodiment, the switching effective period is set when the demonstration effect is performed. Ru.

  There are a switching reservation period (specific period) as a second period and a switching operation period (special period) as a first period in the switching effective period when the decorative symbol variation game is being played. When the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the processing data is switched and the effect mode is switched at the reservation switching timing after the decorative symbol variation game is over. . Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the decorative symbol variation game is ended and the next decorative symbol variation game is At the same time as the processing data is switched, the effect mode is switched. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time when the next symbol variation game is started corresponds to the reservation switching timing. Thus, the switching reservation period corresponds to a second period in which switching of the effect mode can be reserved without the effect mode switching immediately when the operation button BT is operated.

  On the other hand, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period, the processing data is switched, and the effect mode is switched. When the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the processing data is switched at the operation switching timing before the decorative symbol variation game is ended, and the effect mode Switches. Specifically, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the processing data is switched and the effect mode is switched within the switching operation period. When the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period, immediately after the operation button BT is operated, the processing data is switched and the effect mode is switched. In the present embodiment, when the demonstration effect is performed, the switching operation period is set. As described above, the switching operation period corresponds to a first period in which the effect mode immediately switches when the operation button BT is operated.

Next, based on FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the switching operation period and the switching reservation period in the decorative symbol variation game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is not formed, the switching operation period is from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the end timing of the switching operation period. Specifically, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is not formed, the switching operation period is from when the decorative symbol variation game starts until the speed at which the decorative symbol of the first stop symbol row is variably displayed starts to decelerate Become.

  Further, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is not formed, the switching reservation period is from the timing after the end timing of the switching operation period to the termination of the decorative symbol variation game. Specifically, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is not formed, the switching reservation period is from when the speed at which the decorative symbols in the first stop symbol row are variably displayed starts to decrease until the decorative symbol variation game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed, the switching operation period is from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the end timing of the switching operation period. Specifically, in the decorative symbol variation game in which reach is formed, the switching operation period is from the start of the decorative symbol variation game until the speed at which the decorative symbol of the first stop symbol row is variably displayed starts to decelerate. It becomes. Therefore, the switching operation period (special period, first period) is a period existing in a period before the reach is formed in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed. In addition, since the period for the switching operation period is the same regardless of whether reach is formed in the decorative symbol variation game, whether the reach is formed in the decorative symbol variation game by the switching operation period It can prevent things that can be identified.

  Further, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed, the switching reservation period is from the timing after the end timing of the switching operation period to the end of the decorative symbol variation game. Specifically, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed, the switching reservation period is the period from when the speed at which the decorative symbols in the first stop symbol row are variably displayed starts to decelerate until the decorative symbol variation game ends. . For this reason, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed, after at least the reach is formed, that is, when the reach effect is performed, it becomes a switching reservation period. That is, the switching reservation period (specific period, second period) is a period existing in a period after the reach is formed in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed. Further, when the symbol variation game is being performed, the switching operation period and the switching reservation period do not overlap.

Next, switching of processing data, that is, specific control relating to switching of rendering mode will be described.
The sub control RAM 31 c stores reference information that can specify processing data to be referred to. Specifically, in the sub-control RAM 31c in the present embodiment, first reference information capable of identifying processing data classified into the first system, and second reference information capable of identifying processing data classified into the second system. And any reference information of the 3rd reference information which can specify processing data classified into the 3rd system is stored.

  The sub control CPU 31a uses processing data based on reference information stored in the sub control RAM 31c when controlling the contents of change of the decorative symbol change game. Then, when the reference information stored in the sub control RAM 31c is switched, the sub control CPU 31a switches from processing data based on the reference information before switching to processing data based on the reference information after switching, and the decorative symbol variation game Control the fluctuation content of

  The sub control CPU 31a updates the reference information stored in the sub control RAM 31c in response to the operation of the operation button BT in the switching operation period. In the present embodiment, each time the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period, the sub-control CPU 31a selects "... → first reference information → second reference information → third reference information → first reference information → ...". In order, switch reference information and update reference information. Thus, whenever the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period when the player is in the non-entering rate improving state, "... → 11th effect mode → 12th effect mode → 13th effect mode → 11th effect The rendering mode is switched in the order of the rendering mode of ... →. In addition, when the ball entry rate improvement state is, every time the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period, "... → 21st effect mode → 22nd effect mode → 23rd effect mode → 21st effect The effect mode is switched in the order of “mode →...”.

  The sub control RAM 31c stores reservation information that can specify reference information to be stored in the sub control RAM 31c at the reservation switching timing. Specifically, in the sub control RAM 31c in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify first reservation information that can specify first reference information, second reservation information that can specify second reference information, and third reference information. Any one of reservation information of the third reservation information is stored.

  When the reservation switching period starts from a period other than the reservation switching period, the sub control CPU 31a stores, in the sub control RAM 31c, reservation information that can specify the reference information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. For example, when the reservation control period starts from a period other than the reservation switching period, if the first control information is stored in the sub control RAM 31c, the sub control CPU 31a stores the first reservation information in the sub control RAM 31c. .

  In addition, the sub control CPU 31a switches the reservation information stored in the sub control RAM 31c in response to an operation of the operation button BT in the switching reservation period. In the present embodiment, each time the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period, the sub-control CPU 31a selects “... → first reservation information → second reservation information → third reservation information → first reservation information →. Switch the reservation information in order.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a stores reference information that can be identified from the reservation information stored in the sub control RAM 31c in the sub control RAM 31c at the reservation switching timing. For example, when the second control information is stored in the auxiliary control RAM 31c at the reservation switching timing, the auxiliary control CPU 31a stores the second reference information in the auxiliary control RAM 31c.

  Thereby, at the reservation switching timing, processing data corresponding to the operation of the operation button BT in the switching reservation period is referred to, and the effect mode corresponding to the operation of the operation button BT in the switching reservation period is executed. In this embodiment, since the reservation switching timing is at the start of the next decorative symbol variation game, the processing data corresponding to the operation of the operation button BT in the switching reservation period is triggered by the start of the next decorative symbol variation game. While being referred to, the effect mode according to the operation of the operation button BT in the switching reservation period is executed.

  Incidentally, when the operation button BT is not operated in the switching reservation period, the type (reference information) of the processing data to be referred to and the effect mode are not switched at the reservation switching timing. Therefore, when the operation button BT is operated at least in the switching reservation period, the type of processing data to be referred to and the effect mode are switched at the reservation switching timing, that is, at the start of the next decorative symbol variation game. In addition, operating the operation button BT in the switching reservation period corresponds to reserving the switching of the effect mode at the reservation switching timing after the end of the decorative symbol variation game.

  In this embodiment, when the operation button BT is operated, a switching reservation period in which processing data is switched at a reservation switching timing (in the present embodiment, at the start of the next symbol variation game) is a specific period (second period) It corresponds to Further, in the present embodiment, the switching operation period in which the processing data is switched when the operation button BT is operated corresponds to the special period (first period).

  Further, in the present embodiment, by switching the reference information in accordance with the operation of the operation button BT, sub-control to switch the processing data as fluctuation content information for controlling the fluctuation content of the decorative symbol fluctuation game (symbol fluctuation game) The CPU 31a functions as an information switching unit. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a that controls the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game based on the processing data functions as variation content control means. Further, by switching processing data used to control the contents of variation of the symbol variation game, the sub control CPU 31a capable of switching the effect mode functions as effect mode switching means.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is informed that the switching operation period is in the switching operation period. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the notification image HG11 is displayed on the effect display device 11 in the switching operation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, and it is notified that the switching operation period is being performed. In the present embodiment, the notification image HG11 is an image including characters of "the effect mode can be switched by operating the button". In addition to the switching operation period, the notification image HG11 also indicates that the effect mode is switched when the operation button BT is operated, that is, the contents to notify of a phenomenon that occurs when the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period. It has become.

  In the present embodiment, during the switching operation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the notification image HG11 is displayed on the effect display device 11 even when the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period. Keep being done. That is, the display of the notification image HG11, that is, the notification of the operation switching period is performed at least until the operation button BT is operated in the switching period. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the notification image HG11 during the switching operation period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by displaying the notification image HG11, the effect display device 11 notifying that the switching operation period corresponding to the special period (first period) is notified that the special period is It functions as a possible notification means. In the present embodiment, the notification image HG11 is displayed on the effect display device 11 to notify that it is the switching operation period, but depending on the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La and the audio output mode of the speaker Sp, It may be configured to notify that it is a switching operation period. In this case, the effect device that reports that it is a switching operation period functions as a notification means that can notify that it is a special period.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is informed that it is a switching reservation period in the switching reservation period. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the notification image HG21 is displayed on the effect display device 11 in the switching reservation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, and it is informed that it is the switching reservation period. In the present embodiment, the notification image HG21 is an image including characters of "during switching of effect mode accepted".

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by displaying the notification image HG21, the effect display device 11 notifying that it is a switching reservation period equivalent to the specific period (second period) notifies that the specific period is It functions as a possible notification means. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the notification image HG21 is displayed on the effect display device 11 to notify that it is a switching reservation period, but the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La and the speaker Sp The voice output mode may be configured to notify that it is a switching reservation period. In this case, the rendering device that reports that it is a switching reservation period functions as a notification means that can notify that it is a specific period.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, although both the notification means capable of notifying that it is a special period and the notification means capable of notifying that it is a specific period are used as the effect display device 11, they are different. It may be a rendering device. For example, while notifying that it is a special period by decoration lamp La, it may be constituted so that it may notify that it is a specific period by speaker Sp. In this case, the decoration lamp La functions as a notification means capable of notifying that it is a special period, and functions as a notification means capable of notifying that the speaker Sp is a specific period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being played, it is informed that the switching of the effect mode has been received. At the same time, in the present embodiment, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period when the decorative symbol variation game is played, the type of effect mode to be switched at the reservation switching timing is notified. Specifically, in the present embodiment, after the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the notification image HG22 is displayed on the effect display device 11, and the effect mode is switched. The acceptance and the type of effect mode to be switched are notified. Here, "the switching of the rendering mode is accepted" corresponds to "the switching of the rendering mode at the reservation switching timing is reserved (accepted)".

  In the present embodiment, the notification image HG22 is an image including characters of “reproduction mode switching acceptance completion“ 「” → “ΔΔ”. Here, “○” is a character that can specify the type of the present effect mode, and “△” is a character that can specify the type of the effect mode that switches at the reservation switching timing. In the present embodiment, the character capable of specifying the eleventh effect mode and the twenty-first effect mode is "mountain", the character capable of specifying the twelfth effect mode and the twenty-second effect mode is "sea", the thirteenth character The character that can specify the effect mode and the twenty-third effect mode is "Space".

  As described above, in the present embodiment, display of the notification image HG21 notifying that it is a switching reservation period is performed at least until the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the notification image HG21 and the notification image HG22 during the switching reservation period.

  In the present embodiment, displaying the notification image HG22 corresponds to a notification effect, and the effect display device 11 that notifies that switching of the effect mode has been received by displaying the notification image HG22 functions as notification effect means. Do. Further, since displaying the notification image HG22 corresponds to notifying that switching of the effect mode is reserved, the effect display device 11 displaying the notification image HG22 functions as a reservation notification means. Further, in the present embodiment, displaying the notification image HG 22 corresponds to notifying the type of effect mode to be switched at the reservation switching timing.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period, the notification image HG22 is not displayed on the effect display device 11. That is, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period corresponding to the special period (first period), the notification image HG22 is not displayed when the operation button BT is operated (notification effect is not performed).

  Here, switching of the effect mode (switching of processing data) will be described together with the display content of the effect display device 11 based on FIGS. Note that the decorative symbol variation game shown in FIG. 6A is described as a decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP11.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the decorative symbol variation game is played in the eleventh effect mode, a background image having a motif of "mountain" is displayed on the effect display device 11. Furthermore, in the switching operation period, the notification image HG11 is displayed on the effect display device 11, and it is notified that it is the switching operation period. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern HP11 shown in FIG. 6A, the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game is controlled using the processing data 11a, and the eleventh effect mode is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period, the processing data used when controlling the contents of the variation of the decorative symbol variation game changes from the processing data 11a to the processing data 11b. And the effect mode shifts from the eleventh effect mode to the twelfth effect mode. As a result, the decorative symbol variation game is played in the twelfth effect mode, and the effect display device 11 displays a background image having "the sea" as a motif. At this time, the notification image HG11 continues to be displayed on the effect display device 11.

  When the operation button BT is further operated, the processing data used when controlling the contents of variation of the decorative symbol variation game is switched from the processing data 11b to the processing data 11c, and the effect mode is the twelfth effect mode To 13th effect mode.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the switching reservation period comes, the notification image HG21 is displayed on the effect display device 11, and it is informed that it is the switching reservation period. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6D, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period, the notification image HG22 is displayed on the effect display device 11, and switching of the effect mode is accepted, and the eleventh It is notified that switching from the rendering mode to the 12th rendering mode (indicated as “mountain” → “sea” in the drawing).

  Then, when the decorative symbol variation game is finished without operating the operation button BT in FIG. 6D, as shown in FIG. 6B, at the reservation switching timing (at the start of the next decorative symbol variation game) The type (reference information) of the processing data used when controlling the content of the change is switched, and the eleventh effect mode is switched to the twelfth effect mode.

  Further, when the operation button BT is further operated in FIG. 6 (d), the content of the notification image HG22 displayed on the effect display device 11 is switched as shown in FIG. 6 (e). Specifically, from notification image HG22 shown in FIG. 6 (d), switching of the rendering mode is accepted and switching from the eleventh rendering mode to the thirteenth rendering mode (in the drawing, "mountain" → It switches to the alerting | reporting image HG22 of the content which alert | reports "space".

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the type (reference information) of the processing data used when controlling the content of the change is switched at the reservation switching timing (at the start of the next decorative symbol change game). It switches from the 11 production mode to the 13th production mode.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) If the operation button BT as the operation means is operated in the switching reservation period (specific period, second period), the effect mode is switched at the reservation switching timing after the end of the decorative symbol variation game. In this manner, even if the operation button BT is not operated after waiting for a situation (for example, when a demonstration effect is performed or a switching operation period), the operation mode BT can be operated in the switching reservation period. When the button BT is operated, the effect mode can be switched, and the freedom of switching the effect mode can be improved.

  In addition, by providing a switching reservation period, it is possible to enjoy the decorative symbol variation game in progress without switching the processing data used in the decorative symbol variation game in execution or the effect mode being executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest while improving the degree of freedom in switching the effect mode.

  (2) When the operation button BT as the operation means is operated in the switching reservation period (specific period, second period), the notification image HG22 is displayed, and it is notified that the switching of the effect mode is reserved. Thus, since notification that switching of the effect mode is reserved is made, it becomes easy to grasp that the effect mode is switched at the reservation switching timing. Furthermore, it is not possible to grasp whether switching of the effect mode is reserved or not, and it is possible to suppress that the operation button BT is operated many times.

  (3) When the operation button BT as the operation means is operated in the switching reservation period (specific period, second period), the processing data corresponding to the change content information triggered by the start of the next decorative symbol variation game The type of is switched, and the effect mode is also switched. As described above, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period, the effect mode can be switched without operating the operation button BT after the next decorative symbol variation game starts, so that the effect mode is switched It is possible to improve the degree of freedom. Furthermore, since the notification image HG 22 is displayed (execution of notification effect) to notify that switching of the effect mode has been received, it is understood that the type of processing data corresponding to the fluctuation content information and the type of effect mode are switched It becomes easy to do. In addition, it can not be understood that switching of the effect mode has been accepted, and it can be suppressed that the operation button BT is operated many times.

  (4) If the operation button BT as the operation means is operated in the switching operation period (special period, first period), the processing data and the effect mode corresponding to the fluctuation content information are switched. As described above, by providing the switching operation period and the switching reservation period (specific period, second period), the effect mode can be switched according to the needs of the player in the decorative symbol variation game being executed. It is possible to improve the freedom of switching the effect mode.

  (5) Since the switching operation period (special period, first period) is at a stage before reach formation, by the time the reach is formed according to the operation of the operation button BT (operating means) in the switching operation period Processing data (variation content information) and presentation mode can be switched. Then, since the switching reservation period (specific period, second period) is at a stage after reach formation, the rendering mode is switched while preventing discomfort in rendering by switching the processing data and the rendering mode after the reach formation. It can prevent that the attention degree about whether it will be a big hit after reach formation is disturbed.

  (6) The notification image HG21 is displayed on the effect display device 11 in the switching reservation period (specific period, second period) to notify that it is the switching reservation period. In this way, by notifying that it is a switching reservation period, it becomes easy to grasp that it is possible to reserve switching of processing data (variation content information) and effect mode by operating the operation button BT as the operation means.

  (7) The notification image HG11 is displayed on the effect display device 11 in the switching operation period (special period, first period) to notify that it is the switching operation period. In this way, by notifying that it is a switching operation period, it becomes easy to grasp that the processing data (variation content information) and the effect mode can be switched by operating the operation button BT as the operation means.

  (8) The notification image HG22 is displayed on the effect display device 11, and the type of effect mode to be switched at the reservation switching timing is notified. This makes it easy to grasp the type of effect mode to be switched at the reservation switching timing, and can suppress the number of times of selecting the type of effect mode again. As a result, it is possible to prevent the attention of the player from being drawn too much to the switching of the effect mode and the decrease in the degree of attention to the decorative symbol variation game. In addition, since it becomes difficult to aim at improvement of interest when the attention degree to a decoration symbol variation game falls, it can suppress that it becomes difficult to aim at improvement of an interest by suppressing decline in attention degree to a decoration symbol variation game. Can effectively improve the interest.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described according to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the detailed description and the drawings are omitted.

  In the second embodiment, when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the “switching invalid period” corresponding to the invalid period (third period) different from the switching valid period such as the switching operation period or the switching reservation period is Provided. Even when the operation button BT is operated in the switching invalid period, the processing data is not switched and the effect mode is not switched with the operation of the operation button BT as a trigger.

  That is, in the second embodiment, even when the operation button BT is operated, the processing data corresponding to the variation content information is not switched, and the switching invalid period in which the rendering mode is not switched is the decorative symbol variation game being played. It is in. In addition, when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the switching operation period, the switching reservation period, and the switching invalid period do not overlap.

  When the operation button BT is operated in the switching invalidation period, the sub control CPU 31a does not switch the reference information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Similarly, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching invalid period, the sub control CPU 31a does not switch the reservation information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. For this reason, even if the operation button BT is operated in the switching invalid period, switching of the type of processing data and the effect mode is not performed when the operation button BT is operated.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, prior to the display of the decorative symbols of the first stop symbol row being temporarily displayed, the notice effect indicating the degree of expectation for winning the winning lottery is executed. May be In the notice effect, there is a notice effect (hereinafter referred to as “button notice effect”) in which a notice result indicating the degree of expectation for winning the winning lottery is derived on the occasion that the operation button BT is operated. include. The notice result that can be derived from the button notice effect is a hit lottery according to the probability determined as the notice result when winning in the winning lottery and the probability determined as the warning result when not winning the winning lottery. The degree of expectation for being won is set.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute a button advance notice effect in the decorative symbol variation game. Further, when executing the button preview effect, the sub control CPU 31a determines a preview result derived when the operation button BT is operated in the button preview effect. Further, when executing the button preview effect, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the button preview effect. Further, when the operation button BT is operated during execution of the button preview effect, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to derive the preview result.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the button advance notice effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation game, the switch ineffective period is the period during which the button advance notice effect is executed. Therefore, when the button preview effect is executed, the processing data or the effect mode is not switched when the operation button BT is operated to derive the preview result in the button preview effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed, the decorative symbol of the third stop symbol row after the reach is formed is displayed before it is temporarily stopped and displayed. The period until the decorative symbol variation game is over is a switching invalid period. That is, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach of the present embodiment is formed, the decorative symbols of the third stop symbol row are temporarily displayed in a stopped state, and the decorative symbols of all the symbol rows are temporarily displayed and displayed. The period during which the result can be recognized is the switching invalid period.

As described above, in addition to the effects (1) to (8) of the first embodiment, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(9) When the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the processing data (variation content information) and the effect mode are not switched even if the operation button BT as the operating means is operated, and further, the processing data and the effect mode are switched Also, a switching invalid period (invalid period, third period) which can not be reserved is set. For this reason, if the switching invalid period is set during an effect intended to be noticed, it becomes easy to pay attention to the effect intended to be noticed.

  (10) The switch invalid period (the invalid period, the third period) is a time when an effect (for example, a button advance effect) for which the result is derived when the operation button BT as the operation means is operated is performed. Thereby, in the effect from which the result is derived when the operation button BT is operated, the processing data (variation content information) and the effect mode are switched by the operation of the operation button BT intended to derive the result. Can be prevented.

  (11) In the decorative symbol variation game, the period before and after the symbol combination based on the lottery result of the winning lottery is derived is set as the switching invalid period (the invalid period, the third period). In this way, pachinko gaming machines are prevented from obstructing attention to the fact that the symbol combination based on the lottery result of the lottery is derived by switching the processing data (variation content information) and the effect mode. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention to "whether or not to be a hit", which is high in the degree of attention of the player.

The above embodiments may be modified as follows.
In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the display content of the effect display device 11 during the switching reservation period may be controlled. As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, during the switching reservation period, the character image G2 of "under reservation acceptance" is displayed on the effect display device 11, whereby it is notified that it is a switching reservation period. It may be configured as follows. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, during the execution of the effect mode having the motif of "mountain", the character image G1a of "mountain" which can specify the type of the effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 11 May be configured to

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the effect mode having “mountain” as a motif is being executed and the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period, the character image G1a is used instead of the character image G1a. The character image G1b of "sea" which can specify the content to be the motif in the effect mode switched at the reservation switching timing may be displayed. Furthermore, even when the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period, a character image G3 of "reservation" indicating that switching of the rendering mode is reserved is displayed on the effect display device 11 Good. At this time, even if the character image G1b and the character image G3 are displayed on the effect display device 11 so that a part or all of the character image G3 overlaps with a part of the character image G1b of "sea". Good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the effect mode having the motif of “mountain” is being executed and the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period, the character image G1a is an effect display device The background image in the effect mode to be switched at the reservation switching timing may be displayed on the effect display device 11 while being displayed at 11. Furthermore, even when the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period, a character image G3 of "reservation" indicating that switching of the rendering mode is reserved is displayed on the effect display device 11 Good. At this time, even if the character image G1a and the character image G3 are displayed on the effect display device 11 so that a part or all of the character image G3 overlaps with a part of the character image G1a of "mountain". Good.

  In the above embodiment, the switching reservation period may be configured only after the reach is formed. For example, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed in the first embodiment, the period from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the formation of the reach is the switching operation period, and the ornament is formed after the reach is formed. A period until the end of the symbol variation game may be a switching reservation period. In the first embodiment, it is not necessary to configure all of the periods when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed to be the switching operation period or the switching reservation period. For example, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed, at least a part of the period from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the formation of the reach may be configured to be the switching operation period. Similarly, in the decorative symbol variation game in which the reach is formed, at least a part of the period from when the reach is formed to the end of the decorative symbol variation game may be configured to be the switching reservation period. In the first embodiment, when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, a period which is neither a switching operation period nor a switching reservation period may be set as a switching invalid period in the second embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, when the next decorative symbol variation game of the decorative symbol variation game in which the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period is started is the reservation switching timing, for example, the operation button BT in the switching reservation period The predetermined timing after the decorative symbol variation game operated is operated may be set as the reservation switching timing. For example, the time when the decorative symbol variation game in which the operation button BT is operated in the reservation switching period is ended may be used as the reservation switching timing. In this case, when the operation button BT is operated in the reservation switching period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, processing data or effects according to the operation of the operation button BT are triggered by the end of the decorative symbol variation game. Switch to mode.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of main variation patterns for out-of-normal presentation may be used. For example, a first variation determined for the first time as a variation time. The second variation may be longer than the second variation, and the second variation may be longer than the second variation. Then, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern in which the second time is determined as the variation time, there is a switching operation period and a switching reservation period, while a decoration symbol based on the main variation pattern in which the first time is determined as the variation time The variation game may be configured to have only a switching reservation period. At this time, the switching reservation period may be set from the start to the end of the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern in which the first time is set as the variation time. Thus, when the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern in which a short time is defined as the variation period is being played, the effect mode is frequently switched in the short decorative symbol variation game by setting only the switching reservation period. It is possible to suppress the feeling of discomfort. As a result, it is possible to suppress an unpleasant feeling while improving the degree of freedom in switching the effect mode. Incidentally, when the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern for off-normal effect is played, the switching reservation period may be set regardless of the length of the variation time.

  In the above embodiment, when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, it may be configured to be only the switching reservation period among the switching operation period and the switching reservation period. At this time, when a partial period of the period during which the decorative symbol variation game is being performed is set as the switching reservation period, a period other than the switching reservation period is among the periods when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed It may be a switching invalid period in the second embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the reach effect may be performed in a plurality of stages. For example, when reach production is performed over two stages, normal reach production is performed as the first stage reach production, and transition from normal reach production to super reach production of the second stage is performed, and after the normal reach production, super reach production May be configured to be performed. Further, the effect content of the normal reach effect may be a common effect content regardless of the type of effect mode (type of processing data). On the other hand, the effect content of the super reach effect may be different depending on the type of effect mode (type of processing data). In addition, when the degree of expectation for winning is low, it may be configured that only normal reach effect is more easily performed than when the degree of expectation is high. In this case, when the super reach effect is performed, the degree of expectation for winning is increased.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a period from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the end of the normal reach effect is a switching operation period (first period), and after the super reach effect is executed, the decorative symbol variation game is A period until the end may be set as a switching reservation period (second period). In addition, the period from the super reach effect to the end of the decorative symbol variation game may not be a switching reservation period (second period). For example, the switching operation period is from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the start of execution of the normal reach effect, and the switching reservation period from the start of the execution of the normal reach effect to the end of the execution of the normal reach effect is the super A switching invalid period (third period) may be from the start of the execution of the reach effect to the end of the decorative symbol variation game. At this time, the period from the start of the execution of the normal reach effect to the end of the execution of the normal reach effect may not be a switching reservation period, and may be, for example, a switching operation period or a switching invalid period .

  In the above embodiment, by storing the reference information and the reservation information in the sub control RAM 31c, the type of process data used for control and the type of process data to be switched at the reservation switching timing are managed, and the process data is processed. And controlled the production mode. However, even in the case where only the reference information among the reference information and the reservation information is stored in the sub control RAM 31c, it is possible to control the processing data and the effect mode as in the above embodiment. For example, the sub control CPU 31a may be configured to control the contents of change of the decorative symbol change game based on the reference information in the switching operation period. On the other hand, the sub control CPU 31a is configured to control the variation contents of the decorative symbol variation game using the processing data used immediately before the switching reservation period regardless of the reference information in the switching reservation period until the reservation switching timing. For example, the processing data and the effect mode can be controlled as in the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period corresponding to the special period (first period), the notification effect of notifying that the switching of the effect mode has been received is performed You may For example, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching operation period, a notification image including characters such as "the effect mode has been switched" is displayed on the effect display device 11, and the effect that the switching of the effect mode is accepted You may comprise so that it may alert | report. In this case, "that the switching of the rendering mode has been accepted" corresponds to "the switching of the rendering mode" or the "the switching of the rendering mode".

  In the above embodiment, the rendering mode is switchable in any of the non-entering rate improvement state and the entry rate improvement state, but, for example, one kind of effect mode when the entering rate is in the improvement state The rendering mode may be configured to be switchable only when the non-entering rate improving state is among the non-entering rate improving state and the entering degree improvement state. Similarly, one effect mode can be selected when the player is in the non ball entering state improvement state, and the rendering mode can be switched only when the ball entering state is in the non ball entering state improving state and the ball entering state improving state. It may be configured.

  In the above embodiment, when the decorative symbol variation game is not performed (for example, during demonstration effect), it may be configured not to be the switching operation period but to be the switching reservation period, or in the second embodiment. You may comprise so that it may become a switch invalid period. For example, in the case where the demonstration effect is being executed is set as the switching reservation period, when the next decorative symbol variation game is started, that is, when the demonstration effect is finished, the processing data and the effect mode are switched. In addition, when the demonstration effect is being executed is set as the switching ineffective period, it is possible to switch the processing data and the effect mode only when the decorative symbol variation game is being played, so it is possible to It can be enhanced. If the demonstration effect is being executed as the switching operation period or switching reservation period, the characteristics of the effect mode to be executed based on the processing data after switching (playability, appearing characters, motifs) It may be configured to execute an effect of explaining (guiding).

  In the above embodiment, during reach effect execution (for example, before decorative symbols of all symbol rows are temporarily displayed once stopped), a predetermined effect is performed in response to the operation of the operation button BT. May be Further, the predetermined effect may be configured to be executed with the effect content determined at a probability according to the lottery result of the winning lottery among the plurality of types of effect content. Then, the period in which the predetermined effect can be performed by operating the operation button BT during execution of the reach effect may be configured to be the switching invalid period in the second embodiment. In addition, when it becomes possible to execute the specified effect by operating the operation button BT during execution of the reach effect, it is configured to become the switching invalid period until the decorative symbol variation game is ended. It is also good.

  In the second embodiment, the switch operation period may not be set after the button advance effect is performed (that is, there is no switch operation period after the button advance effect is performed).

  In the above embodiment, the processing data (variation content information) and the effect mode are switched in a predetermined order, but, for example, operation means such as a plurality of operation buttons and a cross key are disposed, and the operation The processing data and the effect mode may be switchable according to the operation of the means.

  In the above embodiment, processing data of a plurality of types may not be associated with all the main variation patterns. For example, a plurality of types of main variation patterns among a plurality of types of main variation patterns may be used. Processing data of may be associated. That is, a plurality of types of variation content information may be associated with a portion of the variation time of the variation time of the symbol variation game.

  -In the above embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern, in addition to the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game, the outline of the effect in the symbol fluctuation game is determined, but among the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game and the outline of the effect in the symbol fluctuation game Only the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game may be set as the main fluctuation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, even in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern for the hit presentation, there may be a case where the reach is formed or a case where the reach is not formed. For example, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern for hitting effects determined that the reach is not formed, the decorative symbols of all the symbol rows are temporarily stopped simultaneously or substantially simultaneously without the reach being formed, The symbol combination of the hit may be configured to be displayed temporarily.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine using the first special symbol and the second special symbol. At this time, the first special symbol variation game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol variation game using the second special symbol may not be executed at the same time. In this case, one of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game may be configured to be executed with priority over the other. In addition, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game may be configured to be simultaneously executable.

  The above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which strikes when the gaming ball passes through the specific area and gives the game. For example, when the game ball enters, the winning lottery in the above embodiment, the big winning opening having the specific area is opened (the entering into the big winning opening is allowed) whether to give an open game It is also possible to provide a starting port where a lottery is performed, and the starting port has an opening and closing blade. When configured in this manner, when the game ball is caused to enter the starting opening, an open game in which a large winning opening having a specific area is opened is awarded, and a hit game is given a chance to be awarded.

  In the above embodiment, the termination condition of the probability fluctuation state may be satisfied by winning the winning lottery. In addition, the termination condition of the probability fluctuation state may be satisfied by ending the symbol fluctuation game for a predetermined number of times after the probability fluctuation state is given, or it is satisfied by winning the fall lottery You may do so. In addition, the termination condition of the probability fluctuation state may be satisfied by a predetermined number of hits being awarded after the probability fluctuation state is imparted.

  -The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine in which both the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate improvement state are not given, or a pachinko game in which either the probability fluctuation state or the ball entry rate improvement state is not given It may be embodied in a machine.

  The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. In this case, for example, the special symbol variation game may be performed in the effect display device 11.

  The above embodiment may be applied to a reel-type game machine (so-called slot machine). In the slot machine, mainly from the start operation to the stop of the rotation of all the reels corresponds to a symbol variation game. In the case of applying the above-described embodiment to a slot machine, it is not particularly necessary to provide fluctuation time determination means for determining the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game.

  In the above embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the variation time determination means for determining the variation time of the symbol variation game. For example, when the operation button BT is operated in the switching reservation period when the decorative symbol variation game is being performed, the effect mode is switched at the reservation switching timing after the decorative symbol variation game is over. The degree of freedom in switching the effect mode can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control board 31 is a sub control board, and a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device 11 separately from the sub control board 31, a voice control board that specializes in controlling the speaker Sp, and decoration A lamp control board for specialized control of the lamp La may be provided. In this case, the CPU that controls the variation content of the decorative symbol variation game based on the processing data functions as information switching means for switching the variation content information.

  In the above embodiment, the execution of the normal symbol variation game may be suspended. When configured in this way, when storing the normal random number information, the main control CPU 30a entered the ball entry sequence (information storage sequence) of the gaming ball that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and entered the ball first. It is preferable to store the main control RAM 30c so that identification order of the game balls (the memory storage order of information) can be specified.

Hereinafter, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added.
(A) The player has an operation means operable by the player and an effect mode switching means capable of switching the effect mode, and the effect mode switching means performs the operation in a specific period when the symbol variation game is being performed. A game machine characterized by switching the effect mode at a reservation switching timing after the end of the symbol variation game when the means is operated.

(B) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (b) includes a reservation notification unit capable of notifying that switching of the effect mode is reserved when the operation unit is operated in the specific period.
(Iii) The gaming machine according to the technical concept (ii), wherein the reservation notifying unit notifies a type of effect mode to be switched at the reservation switching timing based on an operation of the operation unit in the specific period.

(D) The special period is provided with a notification means capable of notifying that it is the special period.
(E) In the gaming machine where a big hit game is generated after a big hit display result in the symbol change game, a determination is made to determine a change pattern capable of specifying the operation means operable by the player and the change time of the symbol change game. A plurality of types of fluctuation content information for controlling fluctuation content of the symbol fluctuation game with respect to the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern are associated with each other, and the information switching unit capable of switching the fluctuation content information according to the operation of the operation unit The type of effect mode differs depending on the type of the change content information, and is provided with a change content control means for controlling the change content of the symbol change game based on the change content information, and a notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect. The information switching unit starts the next symbol variation game when the operation unit is operated in a specific period when the symbol variation game is being performed. When the change content information is switched to the machine and the operation means is operated in the specific period, the effect mode is switched when the next symbol change game is started, and the notification effect means performs the operation in the specific period When the means is operated, a notification effect for notifying that the switching of the effect mode has been received is executed, and the information switching means is operated by the operation means in a special period when the symbol variation game is being played. When the operation means is operated, the variation content information is switched at the immediate timing when the operation of the operation means is performed, and when the operation means is operated in the special period, the timing is immediately when the operation of the operation means is performed. In the single symbol variation game in which the effect mode is switched and a reach is formed, the special period is set before the reach is formed. And the reach is formed, there is the specific period, and the special period is the same period as when the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern is played and when the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern is played In the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern, the reach is not formed but the reach is formed in the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern.

  (F) In the gaming machine where a big hit game is generated after a big hit display result in the symbol change game, the operation means which the player can operate and the change pattern which can specify the change time of the symbol change game is determined A plurality of types of fluctuation content information for controlling fluctuation content of the symbol fluctuation game with respect to the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern are associated with each other, and the information switching unit capable of switching the fluctuation content information according to the operation of the operation unit The type of effect mode differs depending on the type of the change content information, and is provided with a change content control means for controlling the change content of the symbol change game based on the change content information, and a notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect. The information switching unit starts the next symbol variation game when the operation unit is operated in a specific period when the symbol variation game is being performed. When the change content information is switched to the machine and the operation means is operated in the specific period, the effect mode is switched when the next symbol change game is started, and the notification effect means performs the operation in the specific period When the means is operated, a notification effect for notifying that the switching of the effect mode has been received is executed, and the information switching means is operated by the operation means in a special period when the symbol variation game is being played. When the operation means is operated, the variation content information is switched at the immediate timing when the operation of the operation means is performed, and when the operation means is operated in the special period, the timing is immediately when the operation of the operation means is performed. In the single symbol variation game in which the effect mode is switched and a reach is formed, the special period is set before the reach is formed. And the reach is formed, there is the specific period, and the special period is the same period as when the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern is played and when the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern is played , And in the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern, it becomes a loss after the reach is formed, and in the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern, it becomes a big hit after the reach is formed. .

10: Pachinko gaming machine, 11: effect display device, 12: special symbol display device, 13: starting opening, 16: large winning opening, 30: main control board, 30a: main control CPU, 30b: main control ROM, 30c ... RAM for main control, 30d ... random number circuit, 31 ... secondary control board, 31a ... CPU for secondary control, 31b ... ROM for secondary control, 31c ... RAM for secondary control, BT ... operation button.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine where a big hit game is generated after becoming a big hit display result in the symbol variation game,
Operation means operable by the player;
Determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern that can identify fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game;
Information switching means that is associated with a plurality of types of control information with respect to a variation pattern, and can switch the type of control information according to the operation of the operation means;
Variation content control means for controlling the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the type of the control information, the type of effect mode being different depending on the type of the control information;
Providing a notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect;
When the symbol variation game is being performed, the variation display of a plurality of effect symbols is performed, and a reach is formed by stopping a part of the plurality of effect symbols in the symbol combination of reach,
When a single symbol variation game in which reach is formed by stopping the next one of the plurality of effect symbols after the first effect symbol is stopped is performed, the first symbol change game is started. When the operation means is operated in a special period until the effect pattern stops, while the effect mode and the fluctuation contents of the symbol change game are switched at the immediate timing when the operation of the operation means is performed When the operation means is operated in a specific period between the first effect symbol being stopped and the next effect symbol being stopped and the reach being formed, the start of the next symbol variation game is used as a trigger. The effect mode and the variation content of the symbol variation game are switched,
When the operation means is operated in the specific period, the notification effect means executes a notification effect to notify that switching of the effect mode has been received,
When the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern is played and the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern is played, the special period is in the same period,
In the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern, reach is not formed,
In a symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern, a reach is formed. In a gaming machine where a big hit game is generated after becoming a big hit display result in the symbol variation game,
Operation means operable by the player;
Determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern that can identify fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game;
Information switching means that is associated with a plurality of types of control information with respect to a variation pattern, and can switch the type of control information according to the operation of the operation means;
Variation content control means for controlling the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the type of the control information, the type of effect mode being different depending on the type of the control information;
Providing a notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect;
When the symbol variation game is being performed, the variation display of a plurality of effect symbols is performed, and a reach is formed by stopping a part of the plurality of effect symbols in the symbol combination of reach,
When a single symbol variation game in which reach is formed by stopping the next one of the plurality of effect symbols after the first effect symbol is stopped is performed, the first symbol change game is started. When the operation means is operated in a special period until the effect pattern stops, while the effect mode and the fluctuation contents of the symbol change game are switched at the immediate timing when the operation of the operation means is performed When the operation means is operated in a specific period between the first effect symbol being stopped and the next effect symbol being stopped and the reach being formed, the start of the next symbol variation game is used as a trigger. The effect mode and the variation content of the symbol variation game are switched,
When the operation means is operated in the specific period, the notification effect means executes a notification effect to notify that switching of the effect mode has been received,
When the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern is played and the symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern is played, the special period is in the same period,
In the symbol variation game based on the first variation pattern, after reaching is formed, it becomes disapproval,
A gaming machine characterized by becoming a big hit after a reach is formed in a symbol variation game based on the second variation pattern. When a single symbol variation game in which reach is formed by stopping the next one of the plurality of effect symbols after the first effect symbol is stopped is performed, the first symbol change game is started. The effect mode and the symbol variation game when the operation means is operated during the special period between the first special period as the special period and the second special period until the effect pattern is stopped. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the content of variation does not change.

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