JP2013009835A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine increasing the degree of attention relating to whether a temporary stop symbol combination representing the continuation of temporary symbol stop presentation stops once or not, and increasing the player's interest in a symbol variation game in which the false symbol stop presentation is performed.SOLUTION: A variation starting order representing the order of symbol rows to start decoration symbol variation display, and a variation stopping order representing the order of symbol rows to stop the decoration symbol variation display, are decided every variation cycle.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a pseudo-continuous effect as if multiple symbol variation games are being executed in one symbol variation game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

  In this type of symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, various effects are suggested that suggest the possibility of a “big hit” for the player. Among such effects, there is a pseudo-continuous effect that is performed in an effect manner as if multiple symbol variation games are being executed in one symbol variation game (for example, Patent Document 1). In general, the pseudo-continuous production is set so that the greater the number of symbol variation games (variation cycles) executed in a single symbol variation game, the higher the expectation of the big hit. Yes. Therefore, the player expects that it will be a “hit” that can win a large number of prize balls by continuously executing many fluctuation cycles even once. In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, in a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, a pseudo-continuous chance (a combination of pseudo-unit symbols) indicating that the next variation cycle is performed is finally temporarily stopped. It is like that. Then, in a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, after temporarily stopping a symbol different from the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous in the right column, the symbol in the right column where the symbol is stopped is changed again. (So-called slip effect), the effect of temporarily stopping the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous is finally performed.

JP 2009-297176 A (paragraph [0366], FIG. 64)

  By the way, in the gaming machine as in Patent Document 1, when the symbols in the right column and the middle column are temporarily stopped from the left column in the three columns of symbols, the player has the symbols temporarily stopped in the left column. Focus on the type of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the right column for the type. At the same time, when a symbol different from the symbols constituting the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped in the right column, the player pays attention to whether or not a slip effect is performed. That is, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, if attention is paid to the right column of the three columns, it can be recognized whether or not the number of variable cycles in the pseudo-continuous effect can be increased. As a result, in the gaming machine as in Patent Document 1, attention tends to be gathered in the right column, and it is difficult to fully pay attention to all three symbols in the symbol variation game. Even so, it was hard to say that the interest in games was sufficiently enhanced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to increase the degree of attention about whether or not the symbol combination of the quasi-ream that indicates the continuation of the quasi-rendition is stopped, and to improve the interest of the symbol variation game in which the quasi-ream effect is performed. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1, in a plurality of symbol sequences, once the variation of a plurality of types of symbols starts until the symbol of each symbol sequence is confirmed and stopped. In the game execution means for executing the symbol variation game and one symbol variation game, a variation cycle is performed a plurality of times in which the symbols from all symbol sequences change until the symbols of all symbol sequences stop once. In the gaming machine provided with the effect execution means for executing the pseudo-continuous effect to be performed, the effect execution means determines the order of the symbol sequence for temporarily stopping the symbols of the plurality of symbol sequences for each variation cycle, and The gist is to temporarily stop the symbols in each symbol row in the determined order.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the effect execution means indicates that the next variation cycle is performed in a variation cycle that is not the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous representation. In the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the symbol combination indicating the result of the big hit determination of the symbol variation game is temporarily stopped, and in the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, The gist of the present invention is to determine the symbol combination of the quasi-continuous to be temporarily stopped according to the order of the symbol sequence for temporarily stopping the symbols in a non-variable cycle.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, when the effect execution means starts the symbol variation game, the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence When changing multiple types of symbols in a symbol sequence in a predetermined order for each symbol sequence and ending the symbol variation game, symbol combinations consisting of symbols that are confirmed and stopped in each symbol sequence are valid. When performing the reach effect in the symbol variation game so that the symbol combination indicating the determination result of the big hit determination is confirmed and stopped on the active line to perform the reach effect in the symbol variation game, the first symbol sequence and the first symbol sequence When the same type of symbols are temporarily stopped on the effective line of the two symbol rows and the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous effect is ended, the predetermined pseudo-ream symbol combination on the effective line Once In the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, the symbol of either one of the first symbol row and the second symbol row and the symbol of the third symbol row When the symbols in the symbol sequence that do not stop the symbol at the same time as the third symbol sequence are temporarily stopped, the symbol sequence that temporarily stops the symbol at the same time as the third symbol sequence and the third symbol sequence After the symbols of the same type are temporarily stopped on the effective line, the symbols are not temporarily stopped simultaneously with the third symbol row on the active line of the symbol row where the symbols are not temporarily stopped simultaneously with the third symbol row. The gist is to temporarily stop the symbol of the type immediately before or after the symbol of the same type as the symbol temporarily stopped on the effective line of the third symbol row in the order of symbols varying in the row. Do

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, when the effect execution means starts the symbol variation game, the first symbol sequence, When the symbol variation game is ended, a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the 2 symbol row and the 3rd symbol row in a predetermined order for each symbol row. When performing the reach effect in the symbol variation game, the symbols in each symbol row are confirmed and stopped so that the symbol combination indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that enables the symbol combination. When temporarily stopping the same type of symbols on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row and ending the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, it is predetermined on the effective line. Pseudo-ream symbols Alignment is temporarily stopped, and in the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, the symbol of one of the first symbol row and the second symbol row is temporarily stopped. After that, when the symbols in the other symbol row and the symbol row in the third symbol row are stopped at the same time, after the symbols are temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row in which the symbols are temporarily stopped before the symbol row in the third symbol row. The symbol is temporarily stopped earlier than the third symbol row in the order of symbols varying on each of the symbol rows on the effective line of the symbol row that temporarily stops the symbol at the same time as the third symbol row and the third symbol row. The gist is to temporarily stop the symbol immediately before the symbol of the same type as the symbol once stopped on the effective line of the symbol row.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, when the effect executing means starts the symbol variation game, the first symbol sequence, When the symbol variation game is ended, a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the 2 symbol row and the 3rd symbol row in a predetermined order for each symbol row. When performing the reach effect in the symbol variation game, the symbols in each symbol row are confirmed and stopped so that the symbol combination indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that enables the symbol combination. When temporarily stopping the same type of symbols on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row and ending the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, it is predetermined on the effective line. Pseudo-ream symbols Alignment is temporarily stopped, and in the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the symbol of one of the first symbol row and the second symbol row is first temporarily stopped. When the symbols in the third symbol row are temporarily stopped and then the symbols in the third symbol row are changed again, and the symbols in the third symbol row and the remaining symbol rows are temporarily stopped at the same time. After temporarily stopping a predetermined type of symbol on the effective line of the symbol sequence, the symbol is temporarily stopped in the sequence of symbols varying in the third symbol sequence on the effective line of the third symbol sequence. When the symbol of the type immediately before the symbol of the type stopped on the effective line of the symbol row that stops the symbol first is temporarily stopped and the symbols of the remaining symbol rows are changed, the remaining symbol The existence of the symbol row of Fluctuation speed at which the symbols change in the remaining symbol rows when the symbols of the same type as the symbols temporarily paused on the active line of the symbol row where the symbols are temporarily stopped on the line are changed. After the symbols in the third symbol row are changed again at the same speed, the symbols are temporarily stopped on the effective line of the remaining symbol rows in the order of symbols changing in the remaining symbol rows. At the same time as stopping the symbol of the type immediately after the symbol of the same type as the symbol once stopped on the effective line of the symbol row, the symbol is first placed on the effective line of the third symbol row. The gist is to temporarily stop a symbol of the same type as the symbol once stopped on the effective line of the symbol row once stopped.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, when the effect executing means starts the symbol variation game, the first symbol sequence, When the symbol variation game is ended, a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the 2 symbol row and the 3rd symbol row in a predetermined order for each symbol row. When performing the reach effect in the symbol variation game, the symbols in each symbol row are confirmed and stopped so that the symbol combination indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that enables the symbol combination. When temporarily stopping the same type of symbols on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row and ending the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, it is predetermined on the effective line. Pseudo-ream symbols Alignment is temporarily stopped, and in the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, the symbol of either the first symbol row or the second symbol row is first temporarily stopped. After that, the symbol in the other symbol row is temporarily stopped, and then the symbol in the third symbol row is stopped in the same stop mode as the stop, and then the symbol in the third symbol row is changed again. When temporarily stopping the symbol of the row, after temporarily stopping the symbol on the effective line of one of the first symbol row or the second symbol row, the effective line of the other symbol row Above, the symbol of the same kind as the symbol temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbol was first stopped in the order of symbols varying in the other symbol row Once stopped, then 1 of the same type of symbols as the symbols temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbols are first stopped in the order of symbols varying in the third symbol row on the effective lines of the symbol row After the next symbol is stopped in the same stop mode as the stop, the symbol in the third symbol row is changed again in the order opposite to the order in which the symbols change in the third symbol row. The gist is to temporarily stop a symbol of the same type as the symbol once stopped on the effective line of the symbol row once stopped.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein when the effect execution means starts the symbol variation game, the first symbol row, When the symbol variation game is ended, a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the 2 symbol row and the 3rd symbol row in a predetermined order for each symbol row. When performing the reach effect in the symbol variation game, the symbols in each symbol row are confirmed and stopped so that the symbol combination indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that enables the symbol combination. When temporarily stopping the same type of symbols on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row and ending the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, it is predetermined on the effective line. Pseudo-ream symbols Alignment is temporarily stopped, and in the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, the symbol of either the first symbol row or the second symbol row is temporarily stopped. After that, the symbol in the other symbol row is temporarily stopped, and then the symbol in the third symbol row is stopped in the same stop mode as the stop, and then the symbol in the third symbol row is changed again. When the symbol is temporarily stopped, the symbol is first temporarily stopped on the effective line of one of the first symbol row or the second symbol row, and then the effective line of the other symbol row. On the top, a symbol after the symbol of the same type as the symbol temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbol is first stopped in the order of symbols varying in the other symbol row Once stopped, then 1 of the same type of symbols as the symbols temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbols are first stopped in the order of symbols varying in the third symbol row on the effective lines of the symbol row After the previous symbol is stopped in the same stop mode as the stop, the symbol of the third symbol row is changed again, and the symbol is temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbol is first stopped. The gist is to temporarily stop the same kind of symbols.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the degree of interest regarding whether or not a pseudo-ream symbol combination indicating that a pseudo-ream effect will continue is temporarily stopped, and to improve the interest in a symbol variation game in which a pseudo-ream effect is performed. Can do.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the display area of an image display part. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the content of a fluctuation | variation specified by a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol combination of a pseudo | simulation series. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation cycle aspect determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation direction determination table. Explanatory drawing which shows a start pattern and the high-order command and low-order command which comprise a change start command. Explanatory drawing which shows a stop pattern and the high-order command and low-order command which comprise a variable stop command. Explanatory drawing which shows the symbol combination of the pseudo | simulation series which can be determined for every stop pattern. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the image display part until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP4. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP5. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP6. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the image display part until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP7. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP8. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP9. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP10. In (a) to (f), the decorative direction of the decorative pattern in each column is the normal direction, and based on the stop pattern TP11, the decorative pattern of the middle column that is temporarily stopped and displayed as a stop mode of the stop pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part until it is determined that "advance" is carried out only for one symbol until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived. In (a) to (f), the decorative direction of the decorative pattern in each column is the normal direction, and based on the stop pattern TP11, the decorative pattern of the middle column that is temporarily stopped and displayed as a stop mode of the stop pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part until a symbol combination of a pseudo | simulation series is derived | led-out when it decides "returning" only one symbol. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP12. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of an image display part until a quasi-continuous symbol combination is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP24. (A)-(g) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the image display part at the time of the symbol variation game which performs a continuous production. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the image display part at the time of the symbol variation game which performs a continuous production. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the image display part at the time of the symbol variation game which performs a continuous production. The schematic diagram which shows the display area of the image display part in another example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH as a liquid crystal display type display means is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game performed by variably displaying a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. . In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. A special symbol display device 12 composed of seven LEDs is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is performed in which the special symbol constituted by turning on and off each LED is varied and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit. Note that the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 and the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 12 start simultaneously and end simultaneously.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, eight numbers of symbols [1] to [8] in each column and eight blank symbols (in this embodiment, “☆ (star symbol) ) ") Is displayed as a decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11.

  When the symbol variation game is started on the effect display device 11, the decorative symbols are scrolled from the top to the bottom of the effect display device 11 in each column in the predetermined display order (variation direction). Yes. Specifically, the symbols in the left column are: [8] → [☆] → [7] → [☆] → [6] → [☆] → [5] →… [2] → [☆] → [1] → [☆] → [8] → ... The numerical design and the blank design change alternately, and in the numerical design, the number decreases in order from [8] to [1]. In this case, the order is changed in the order of returning to [8]. The symbols in the middle and right columns are: [1] → [☆] → [2] → [☆] → [3] → [☆] → [4] →… → [7] → [☆] → [8 ] → [☆] → [1] → ... The numerical design and the blank design change alternately, and in the numerical design, the number increases from [1] in order and becomes [8]. , [1] to change in order. In the present embodiment, the eight blank symbols displayed in each symbol row are internally numbered and all can be identified. In the present embodiment, a blank symbol existing between the numeric symbols [8] and [1] is referred to as a blank symbol [0.5] for convenience of explanation. Similarly, a blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [1] and [2] is shown as a blank symbol [1.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [2] and [3] is shown as a blank symbol [2.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [3] and [4] is shown as a blank symbol [3.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [4] and [5] is shown as a blank symbol [4.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [5] and [6] is shown as a blank symbol [5.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [6] and [7] is shown as a blank symbol [6.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [7] and [8] is shown as a blank symbol [7.5] for convenience of explanation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2A, nine stop display areas HR1 to HR9 are determined in advance in the display area of the effect display device 11, and in the symbol variation game, the decorative symbols in each column are stopped. Displayed in the display areas HR1 to HR9. These nine stop display areas HR1 to HR9 are arranged in three rows so as to be an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three columns so as to be left, middle, and right in the horizontal direction. The left row upper stop display region HR1, the left row middle stop display region HR2, and the left row lower stop display region HR3, which are located on the leftmost side when viewed from the player side, are the stop displays corresponding to the left row of decorative symbols. It is an area, and three symbols that are continuous in the display order of decorative symbols in the left column are displayed. Further, the middle row upper stop display area HR4, the middle row middle stop display area HR5, and the middle row lower stop display area HR6, which are located in the center when viewed from the player side, are a stop display area corresponding to the decorative pattern of the middle row. Thus, three consecutive symbols are displayed in the display order of the decorative symbols in the middle row. In addition, the right row upper stop display area HR7, the right row middle stop display area HR8, and the right row lower stop display area HR9, which are positioned to the rightmost as viewed from the player side, are the stop displays corresponding to the right row of decorative symbols. It is an area, and three symbols that are consecutive in the display order of decorative symbols in the right column are displayed. That is, the effect display device 11 is configured to display three symbol rows for displaying three types of symbols, and to display a plurality of symbols displayed in each symbol row in a grid pattern.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 2B, the effective line L1 is formed by the stop display areas HR1, HR4, and HR7 so as to extend linearly in the horizontal direction in the upper stage of the effect display device 11, and displayed on the effective line L1. The symbol combination of the three symbols (decorative symbols) made is effective. Further, the effective line L2 is formed by the stop display areas HR2, HR5, and HR8 so as to extend linearly in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the effect display device 11, and the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed on the effective line L2 is effective. It is said. Further, the effective display line 11 is formed by the stop display areas HR3, HR6, and HR9 so that the effective line L3 extends linearly in the horizontal direction in the lower stage of the effect display device 11, and the combination of the three symbols displayed on the effective display line L3 is effective. It is said. Further, the effective line L4 is formed by the stop display areas HR3, HR5, and HR7 so as to extend linearly in the diagonally upward direction (or the diagonally downward direction) of the effect display device 11, and is displayed on the effective line L4. The symbol combination of the three symbols made is effective. Further, the effective line L5 is formed by the stop display areas HR1, HR5, and HR9 so as to extend linearly in the diagonally downward direction (or diagonally upward direction) of the effect display device 11, and is displayed on the effective line L5. The symbol combination of the three symbols made is effective.

  And in this embodiment, when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery for the symbol combination in which three rows of decorative symbols displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 are formed with the same numeric symbol, the effect display device 11 The jackpot symbol combination (big jackpot symbol) is displayed to be confirmed and stopped. For example, the jackpot symbol combination is [111] or [777]. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the symbol combination formed by making the three rows of decorative symbols displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 not the same or the symbol combination configured to include the blank symbol is shifted in the internal lottery. When it is determined, a combination of out-of-order symbols (out-of-order symbols) to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is used. When the three rows of decorative symbols displayed on the active lines L1 to L5 are not the same, when all three rows of decorative symbols are different, or when the two rows of decorative symbols are the same and one row of decorative symbols is different Is included. For example, the symbol combinations of outliers are [123], [115], [767], [☆ 89], and the like. In addition, the symbol combination consisting only of the blank symbols (that is, [☆☆☆]) is also an outlier symbol combination, and even if the same blank symbols are aligned on the effective lines L1 to L5, the symbol variation game is a big hit. Don't be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each column in the effect display device 11 is usually a left column when viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbol in each column starts to vary). The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 are the same numeric symbol, the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1], etc.) Reach can be recognized from Reach is stopped and displayed with the same number of symbols in the specific columns (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns stopped on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the columns other than the columns (in this embodiment, the middle column) are variably displayed. A symbol combination that can recognize this reach is a reach symbol combination (reach symbol).

  In the present embodiment, the reach is not displayed (formed) on the effective lines L1 to L3 at the same time, and one reach (single) is set on any one of the effective lines L1 to L3. Reach) can be displayed. The reach can be displayed on the effective line L4 and the effective line L5 simultaneously, and two reach (double reach) can be displayed on the two effective lines L4 and L5. In addition, since the display order of the decorative symbols in the left column (the order in which the decorative symbols change) and the display order of the decorative symbols in the right column are opposite, the reach of the effective line L4 (or the effective line L5) is reached. When the combination is displayed, the reach symbol combination is inevitably displayed on the effective line L5 (or the effective line L4).

  The effect display device 11 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol of the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol of the effect display device 11 correspond to each other, and when the symbol variation game is finished, the special symbol is displayed on any of the active lines L1 to L5. The symbols based on the symbols and the symbol combinations based on the decorative symbols are displayed in correspondence with each other. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, the big hit symbol combination such as [222] or [444] is fixed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the effect display device 11. The stop is displayed. Further, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the stopped symbol in a stopped state, the off symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is confirmed and stopped on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the effect display device 11. It has come to be. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the display devices 11 and 12 for displaying the symbol is changing. This is a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a start winning opening 14 as a start opening having a game ball entrance 14 a is disposed below the effect display device 11. Further, a start port switch SW (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed behind the start winning port 14. The start winning opening 14 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game ball that has entered.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. Then, when the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 13 of the game board 10.

  Below the start winning opening 14, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. A count switch (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, a sub general control board 31 and an effect display control board 32 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the sub integrated control board 31 executes various processes for controlling the game effect, and performs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. ) Is output. In addition, the effect display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the sub general control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub-integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. A start port switch SW is connected to the main control CPU 30a. A special symbol display device 12 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates a random number update process (random number generation) for updating the values of various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals. Process). The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used to determine the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach in the case of a big hit lottery in which a big win is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern that specifies the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the like. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. Further, the variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. Further, the variation pattern for the offense effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content, and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns HP1 to HP9 are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern for the off-normal production. In addition, the fluctuation patterns HP2 to HP5 are fluctuation patterns for outlier reach production. The variation patterns HP6 to HP9 are variation patterns for big hit effects.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number.

  The main control RAM 30c is configured to store the number of stored reserved balls for special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “the number of stored memories”). The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games that are suspended, and is incremented by one when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 10, while the symbol variation 1 is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

Next, the sub general control board 31 will be described.
On the sub-integrated control board 31, an overall control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b for storing an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 31c is provided. In addition to the overall control program, the overall control ROM 31b stores various tables that are referred to when determining various effects. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The overall control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals.

Next, the effect display control board 32 will be described.
On the effect display control board 32, a display control CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a control program of the display control CPU 32a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 32c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and the detection signal output from the start opening switch SW that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a receives the special symbol for the special symbol stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the number of reserved memories for the special symbol, and rewrites the number of reserved memories for the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the special figure distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c, and corresponds the value to the number of reserved memories for the special symbol. In addition, the data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the reserved memory number for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number, and does not acquire the value of each random number described above.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game or the symbol variation game is being executed. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a reads the reserved memory number for the special symbol stored in the main control RAM 30c, It is determined whether or not the reserved storage number is larger than “0 (zero)”. When the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is larger than “0”, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of reserved symbols for special symbols, and then the big hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c and Read the random number for special figure distribution. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) as to whether or not it is a jackpot.

  When the big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes the big hit fluctuation process because the big hit is won. In the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, and selects and decides a variation pattern from the variation patterns HP6 to HP9 for the big hit effect. . At that time, the main control CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number and determines a variation pattern associated with the obtained variation pattern distribution random number. When determining the big hit symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit symbol random number obtained together with the big hit determination random number used in the big hit lottery.

  On the other hand, if the value of the big hit determination random number does not coincide with the big hit determination value in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes the deviation variation process because the big hit lottery has not been won. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a acquires a reach determination random number value from the main control RAM 30c, compares the acquired reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs reach lottery (reach determination). Then, when the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value match, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns HP2 to HP5 for the reach reach effect including the reach effect. At that time, the main control CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number and determines a variation pattern associated with the obtained variation pattern distribution random number. On the other hand, if the value of the reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern HP1 for the normal effect without including the reach effect. At that time, the main control CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number and determines a variation pattern associated with the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determination items to the overall control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to vary the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special pattern designation command for designating a special symbol next after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) at the elapse of the effect time set in the instructed variation pattern as the variation time elapses. . Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so that the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed when the production time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. Thus, the main control CPU 30a that controls the start and end of one symbol variation game and executes the symbol variation game functions as a game execution means.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the jackpot lottery is won will be described.
In the jackpot game, an opening effect that indicates the start of the jackpot game is performed first, and a round game that opens the grand prize winning opening 18 after the opening effect ends is performed with the prescribed number of rounds as the upper limit, and the final round game ends. An ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game will be performed later. One round game is ended when a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, either when a predetermined round game time elapses or when a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter.

  In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of a round game to the overall control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the sub overall control board 31 based on the sub control program will be described.
When the various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a executes a process according to the control command, and outputs a control command to the effect display control board 32 based on the process. For example, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the change pattern designation command to the effect display control board 32.

  When the general control CPU 31a inputs a special figure designation command and a variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. More specifically, the overall control CPU 31a displays a decorative symbol for each row so that when the jackpot symbol is designated, the jackpot symbol combination is displayed on the valid lines L1 to L5 in a fixed stop state. Determine the type of. The overall control CPU 31a also includes a reach symbol as a combination of decorative symbols (numerical symbols in the left column and the right column) when an outlier symbol is specified and a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect is specified. Is the same). Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of decorative symbol in each column so that the out-of-sequence symbol combination determined in any one of the effective lines L1 to L5 is displayed. At that time, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of decorative symbol in each column so that the symbol combination out of the valid lines L1 to L5 is confirmed and stopped.

  The overall control CPU 31a does not include a reach symbol as a combination of decorative symbols when a loss symbol is designated and a variation pattern for a loss normal performance is designated (the numbers in the left and right columns). The design combination of the outliers is determined. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of decorative symbol in each column so that a symbol combination out of the effective lines L1 to L5 is confirmed and stopped.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31 a that has determined the decorative design outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the decorative design of each column to the effect display control board 32. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs it to the effect display control board 32. The overall control CPU 31 a outputs control commands such as opening commands, round commands, and ending commands, which are output during the big hit game, to the effect display control board 32.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the effect display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a selects the image display data based on the change contents instructed by the command. The display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. In addition, when the symbol stop command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol combination of the ornament symbol designated by the ornament symbol designation command is confirmed and stopped.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in one symbol variation game, a variation cycle in which the variation from the start of the variation of the displayed decorations of all the rows to the temporary stop display of the ornamentation symbols of all the rows is performed once. A continuous effect (pseudo-continuous effect) that is continuously executed a plurality of times is configured to be executable. The continuous effect is expressed as an effect only by the symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 11 during one symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 12. One symbol variation game starts when the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts, and ends when the symbol is confirmed and stopped. This one-time symbol variation game is played when one game ball enters the start winning opening 14. In other words, a single symbol variation game with a continuous effect is expressed in a pseudo manner as if a symbol variation game is performed continuously several times in the internal control. Is to be made. Hereinafter, a configuration and processing for executing a continuous effect will be described in detail.

  The presence / absence of execution of the continuous effect and the number of fluctuation cycles when the continuous effect is executed are determined for each variation pattern. In addition, in the variation pattern in which it is determined to execute the continuous effect (including the continuous effect in the content of the effect), the start and end times of each variable cycle are determined. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation pattern HP1 for the off-normal effect does not include the continuous effect as the effect content (it is determined not to execute the continuous effect). In addition, the variation pattern HP2 among the variation patterns HP2 to HP5 for the offending reach effect does not include a continuous effect as the effect contents. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 among the variation patterns HP2 to HP5 for the outlier reach effect include a continuous effect as the effect contents (it is determined to execute the continuous effect). Of the variation patterns HP6 to HP9 for the big hit effect, the variation pattern HP6 does not include a continuous effect as the effect contents. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP7 to HP9 among the variation patterns HP6 to HP9 for the big hit effect include a continuous effect as the effect contents.

  In addition, among the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 and HP7 to HP9 that include a continuous effect as the effect contents, the variable patterns HP3 and HP7 are defined to execute a continuous effect with two fluctuation cycles. In addition, it is determined in the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 that a continuous effect with three variation cycles is executed. In addition, it is defined in the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP9 that a continuous effect with four fluctuation cycles is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when performing a continuous effect, a reach effect is executed in the final variation cycle, while a reach effect is performed in a variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle (an intermediate variation cycle). Is not to be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a continuous effect is executed, the random number for distributing the variable pattern is distributed to each variable pattern so that the possibility of a big hit can be expected as the number of change cycles of the continuous effect increases. ing. Specifically, in the variation patterns HP7 to HP9 for the big hit effect including the continuous effect in the effect content, the variation pattern HP7 <the variation pattern HP8 <the variation pattern so that the variation pattern HP9 having a large number of variation cycles is most easily determined. In the order of HP9, the number of distributed pattern distribution random numbers increases. On the other hand, in the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 for the outreach reach production including the continuous production in the production content, the variation pattern HP5 <the variation pattern HP4 <the variation pattern HP3 so that the variation pattern HP3 having the small number of variation cycles is most easily determined. In this order, the number of distributed random numbers for distribution pattern distribution increases. That is, when a big hit is made, a variation pattern with a large number of variation cycles is easily determined by the main control CPU 30a, whereas when a loss occurs, a variation pattern with a small number of variation cycles is easily determined by the main control CPU 30a. ing.

  Here, the variation contents of the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the variation content described below is the variation content of the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11.

  FIG. 5A shows the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP1. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP1, the decorative symbols of each column are derived when a predetermined time (the effect time determined in the variation pattern HP1) elapses without performing a reach effect after starting the symbol variation game. Hereinafter, the fluctuation content in which the symbol combination is displayed without performing the reach effect is referred to as “normal fluctuation content”.

  FIG. 5B shows the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HP2 and HP6. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HP2 and HP6, a reach is formed after the symbol variation game is started, and then a reach effect is performed. The decorative pattern of the column is derived. FIG. 5C shows the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HP3 and HP7 that include a continuous effect of two variation cycles in the effect content. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HP3 and HP7, after the symbol variation game is started, the first variation cycle is performed with the normal variation contents, and then the reach is formed in the second variation cycle which is the final variation cycle. Then, after reaching the reach effect, the decorative design of each column is derived when a predetermined time (the effect time defined in the variation patterns HP3 and HP7) elapses.

  Further, FIG. 5D shows the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 including the continuous effect of three variation cycles in the effect content. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HP4 and HP8, after the symbol variation game is started, the first variation cycle and the second variation cycle are performed with the normal variation contents, and then the final variation cycle is reached in the third variation cycle. After that, the reach design is performed, and the decorative design of each column is derived when a predetermined time (the performance time determined in the variation patterns HP4 and HP8) elapses. FIG. 5 (e) shows the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HP5 and HP9 including the continuous effect of four variation cycles in the production content. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HP5 and HP9, after the symbol variation game is started, the first to third variation cycles are performed with the normal variation contents, and then the final variation cycle is reached in the fourth variation cycle. After that, a reach effect is performed, and the decorative symbols of each column are derived when a predetermined time (the effect time determined in the variation patterns HP5 and HP9) elapses.

  In continuous production, at the end of the fluctuation cycle prior to the final fluctuation cycle (hereinafter referred to as “intermediate fluctuation cycle”), the predetermined symbol combination (pseudo-ream symbol combination) is effective. The line is temporarily stopped and displayed on any of the lines L1 to L3. Therefore, when the symbol combination of the pseudo series is temporarily stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L3, it can be recognized that the next fluctuation cycle is performed. Hereinafter, the pseudo-ream symbol combination in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the quasi-continuous symbol combination in the present embodiment, on the reference effective line serving as the reference among the effective lines L1 to L3, any one of the numerical symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column, and the left column and the right column The numerical symbols that are temporarily stopped in one symbol row are the same. Furthermore, in the case of the pseudo-ream symbol combination, the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed on the other symbol row (left column or right column) other than the symbol row on which the same numerical symbol as the middle row is temporarily stopped on the reference effective line is displayed. In the order in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the other symbol row, they become the decorative symbols one before or after the numeric symbol.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the combination of pseudo-simultaneous symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reference effective line, the same numerical symbol as the numerical symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the reference effective line is the reference effective It is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column on the active line adjacent to the line. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the combination of pseudo-simultaneous symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reference effective line, the same numerical symbol as the numerical symbol temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle row and the right column on the reference effective line is the reference effective The display is temporarily stopped in the left column on the active line adjacent to the line. The effective lines adjacent to the reference effective line among the effective lines L1 to L3 are the effective line L2 when the reference effective line is the effective line L1, and the effective line when the reference effective line is the effective line L2. L1 or the effective line L3, and when the reference effective line is the effective line L3, the effective line L2. Hereinafter, the effective lines L1 to L3 on which the pseudo-combination symbol combinations can be temporarily displayed may be referred to as “lateral effective lines”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6H, the symbol combination of the pseudo-series in any one of the display forms among the symbol combinations GZ1 to GZ8 of the first pseudo-series. , It is temporarily stopped and displayed on one of the effective lines in the horizontal direction. The symbol [A], symbol [B], symbol [C] shown in FIG. Note that the number symbol of the pattern [A] may be any of the number symbols [1] to [8] in the present embodiment. The symbol [B] indicates a numeric symbol having a value obtained by adding 1 to the symbol [A] that is a numeric symbol. In addition, the “numerical symbol having a value obtained by adding 1 to the symbol [A] that is a number symbol” means that in the variation order of the ornament symbol in the left column, in the ornament symbol, the middle column, and the right column two before the symbol [A]. It is a decorative design two designs after the design [A] in the variation order of the decorative design. For example, when the symbol [A] is a numeric symbol [7], the symbol [B] is a numeric symbol [8]. The symbol [C] indicates a numeric symbol having a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the symbol [A] that is a numeric symbol. The “numeric symbol with a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the symbol [A] that is a numeric symbol” refers to the decorative symbol in the second column after the symbol [A] in the variation order of the decorative symbol in the left column, the middle column, and the right column. This is a decorative symbol two before the symbol [A] in the variation order of the decorative symbol. For example, when the symbol [A] is a numeric symbol [7], the symbol [C] is a numeric symbol [6]. Also, the blank symbol between the symbol [A] and the symbol [B] (hereinafter referred to as symbol [AB]) is the blank symbol [7.5] when the symbol [A] is the number symbol [7]. Become. A blank symbol between symbols [A] and [C] (hereinafter referred to as symbol [AC]) is a blank symbol [6.5] when the symbol [A] is a numeric symbol [7]. Become.

  The symbol combination GZ1 of the first quasi-continuous (hereinafter referred to as “first quasi-continuous symbol GZ1”) is a quasi-continuous symbol combination in which the reference effective line is the effective line L1, as shown in FIG. 6A. . The first quasi-continuous symbol GZ1 is a quasi-continuous symbol combination in which the numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the effective line L1. Furthermore, the first pseudo-continuous symbols GZ1 are numerical symbols in the order in which symbols are variably displayed in the right column on the effective line L1 when the variation direction in which symbols are variably displayed in each column is a normal direction. The pseudo-continuous symbol [AB] immediately after [A] (when the symbol in each column is variably displayed in the opposite direction to the previous one) [AB] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column. It is a symbol combination. When the first pseudo-continuous symbol GZ1 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle column and the left column on the effective line L1, and the effective line L2 adjacent to the effective line L1 is displayed. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper right column.

  Incidentally, when the change direction (change order) for changing the decorative design of each column is the normal direction (hereinafter, referred to as “normal direction”), as described above, the decorative design of each column is the effect display device 11. Scrolling from above to below is displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, when the change direction (change order) for changing the decorative design of each column is the reverse direction (hereinafter referred to as “reverse direction”), the decorative design of each column is below the effect display device 11. Scroll upward from the screen and display it fluctuating. Therefore, when the decorative symbols in each column are displayed in a variable manner in the reverse direction, the symbols in the left column are: [1] → [☆] → [2] → [☆] → [3] →… → [7] → [☆] → [8] → [☆] → [1] → ... The numerical design and the blank design change alternately, and the numerical design increases in order from [1]. 8], it fluctuates in the order of returning to [1]. In addition, when the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed in the reverse direction, the symbols in the middle column and the right column are: [8] → [☆] → [7] → ... → [2] → [☆] → [ 1] → [☆] → [8] → ... The numerical design and the blank design change alternately, and in the numerical design, the number decreases from [8] to [1]. , [8].

  Further, the symbol combination GZ2 of the second pseudo-series (hereinafter referred to as “second pseudo-series symbol GZ2”) is a combination of pseudo-series having the reference effective line as the effective line L2, as shown in FIG. 6B. It is. The second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2 is a pseudo-simultaneous symbol combination in which the numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the right column on the effective line L2. Further, the second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2 is one of the numerical symbols [A] in the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the left column on the effective line L2 when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction. The previous symbol [AB] (one symbol after when the symbols in each column are displayed in a reverse direction) is a pseudo-ream symbol combination that is temporarily displayed in the left column. In addition, when the second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle column and the right column on the effective line L2, and the effective line L1 adjacent to the effective line L2 is displayed. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper left column.

  Further, the symbol combination GZ3 of the third pseudo-series (hereinafter referred to as “third pseudo-series GZ3”) is a combination of pseudo-series having the reference effective line as the effective line L2, as shown in FIG. 6C. It is. The third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3 is a pseudo-simultaneous symbol combination in which the numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the effective line L2. Further, the third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3 is one of the numerical symbols [A] in the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the right column on the effective line L2 when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction. The previous symbol [AC] (the one after the symbol when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the reverse direction) is a quasi-continuous symbol combination temporarily displayed in the right column. In addition, when the third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the effective line L2, and the effective line L1 adjacent to the effective line L2 is displayed. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper right column.

  Further, the symbol combination GZ4 of the fourth pseudo-continuous (hereinafter referred to as “fourth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ4”) is, as shown in FIG. It is. The fourth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ4 is a pseudo-simultaneous symbol combination in which the numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the right column on the effective line L1. Further, the fourth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ4 is one of the numerical symbols [A] in the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the left column on the effective line L1 when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction. The next symbol [AC] (one symbol before when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the reverse direction) is a pseudo-ream symbol combination that is temporarily displayed in the left column. In addition, when the fourth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ4 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the right column on the effective line L1, and the effective line L2 adjacent to the effective line L1 is displayed. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper left column.

  The fifth pseudo-continuous symbol combination GZ5 (hereinafter referred to as "fifth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ5") is a pseudo-continuous symbol combination having the reference effective line as the effective line L3 as shown in FIG. 6 (e). It is. The fifth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ5 is a pseudo-simultaneous symbol combination in which the numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column in the effective line L3. Further, the fifth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ5 is one of the numerical symbols [A] in the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the right column on the effective line L3 when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction. The previous symbol [AC] (the one after the symbol when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the reverse direction) is a quasi-continuous symbol combination temporarily displayed in the right column. Further, when the fifth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ5 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle column and the left column on the effective line L3, and the effective line L2 adjacent to the effective line L3 is displayed. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper right column.

  Further, the symbol combination GZ6 of the sixth pseudo-continuous (hereinafter referred to as “sixth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ6”) is a pseudo-combined symbol combination having the reference effective line as the effective line L2, as shown in FIG. 6 (f). It is. The sixth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ6 is a pseudo-continuous symbol combination in which the numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the right column on the effective line L2. Further, the sixth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ6 is one of the numerical symbols [A] in the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the left column on the effective line L2 when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction. The next symbol [AC] (one symbol before when the symbols in each column are displayed in a reverse direction) is a pseudo-ream symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column. Further, when the sixth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ6 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle row and the right column on the valid line L2, and the valid line L3 adjacent to the valid line L2 is displayed. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper left column.

  Further, the symbol combination GZ7 of the seventh pseudo-continuous (hereinafter referred to as “seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7”) is a symbol combination of the pseudo continuous having the reference effective line as the effective line L2, as shown in FIG. 6 (g). It is. The seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is a pseudo-continuous symbol combination in which the numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the effective line L2. Further, the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is one of the numerical symbols [A] in the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the right column on the effective line L2 when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction. The subsequent symbol [AB] (one symbol before if the symbols in each column are displayed in a reverse direction) is a pseudo-continuous symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column. In addition, when the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the effective line L2, and the effective line L3 adjacent to the effective line L2 is displayed. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper right column.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the eighth pseudo-ream symbol combination GZ8 (hereinafter referred to as “eighth pseudo-ream symbol GZ8”) is a pseudo-ream symbol combination whose effective line L3 is the reference effective line. It is. The eighth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ8 is a symbol combination of pseudo-continuous symbols in which the numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the right column on the effective line L3. Further, the eighth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ8 is one of the numerical symbols [A] in the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the left column on the effective line L3 when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction. The previous symbol [AB] (one symbol after when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the reverse direction) is a quasi-continuous symbol combination temporarily displayed in the left column. Further, when the eighth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ8 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle row and the right column on the valid line L3, and the valid line L2 adjacent to the valid line L3 is displayed. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the upper left column.

  As described above, the quasi-ream symbol combination in the present embodiment is temporarily displayed on the reference effective line in the numerical symbol temporarily displayed in the middle column and in any one of the left column and the right column. The numerical symbols that are stopped and displayed are the same. Furthermore, in the case of the pseudo-ream symbol combination, the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed on the other symbol row (left column or right column) other than the symbol row on which the same numerical symbol as the middle row is temporarily stopped on the reference effective line is displayed. In the order in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the other symbol row, they become the decorative symbols one before or after the numeric symbol. And in this embodiment, when the symbol combination of a pseudo | simulation series is stopped and displayed once, as shown in FIG. It has become so. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the symbol once stopped and displayed on the other symbol row on the reference effective line is the symbol one before or after the numeral symbol.

Next, a process for executing a continuous effect will be described.
As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern in the process related to the execution of the symbol variation game, and outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern.

  In addition, when the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 and HP7 to HP9 that include continuous effects in the production contents are specified, the overall control CPU 31a (at the start of each variation cycle defined by the variation pattern). )), A variation cycle mode determination process for determining a variation start mode and a variation stop mode of the decorative symbols of each column in the variation cycle is executed. Hereinafter, the variable cycle mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the order of variably displaying decorative symbols in each column is the normal direction or the reverse direction at the start of the variation cycle (step S11). In step S <b> 11, the overall control CPU 31 a obtains the value of the change direction determination random number that is composed of 251 random numbers from 0 to 250 and whose value is updated by random number update processing. Then, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the obtained random number for determining the change direction and the change direction determination table HT shown in FIG. To do. In the variation direction determination table HT, when variation patterns HP3 to HP5 for the outlier reach effect are designated, 150 random numbers from among the 251 random numbers display the decorative designs in each column in a normal direction. Are determined so that the change direction is determined to be the normal direction with a probability of 150/251. In addition, in the variation direction determination table HT, when variation patterns HP3 to HP5 for the outlier reach effect are designated, 101 random numbers among the 251 random numbers are displayed in a variable direction in the opposite direction. (It is determined that the variation direction is the reverse direction with a probability of 101/251).

  On the other hand, in the variation direction determination table HT, when the variation patterns HP7 to HP9 for the big hit effect are designated, the values of 101 random numbers out of the 251 random numbers display the decorative symbols in each column in a normal direction. (The change direction is determined to be the normal direction with a probability of 101/251). Also, in the variation direction determination table HT, when the variation patterns HP7 to HP9 for the big hit effect are designated, the values of 150 random numbers out of the 251 random numbers variably display the decorative symbols in each column in the reverse direction. (It is determined that the fluctuation direction is the reverse direction with a probability of 150/251). In other words, in the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game is a big hit, the decorative symbols in each column are more easily displayed in a reverse direction (variation order opposite to normal) in comparison with the case where the symbol variation game is lost. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in step S11 in the variation cycle mode determination process, the overall control CPU 31a that has determined the variation direction (normal direction or reverse direction) for variably displaying the decorative symbol of each column displays the decorative symbol. The order of the symbol sequence for starting the variable display (variation start order) is determined (step S12). In step S12, the overall control CPU 31a determines the start pattern shown in FIG. 9, thereby determining the order of the symbol sequence for starting the decorative display of the decorative symbols.

Here, the start pattern shown in FIG. 9 will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, eight types of start patterns from start patterns KP1 to KP8 are stored in the overall control ROM 31b. The start patterns KP1 to KP4 are start patterns that specify that the variation direction (variation order) in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column is the normal direction together with the sequence of the symbol sequences in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed. . On the other hand, the start patterns KP5 to KP8 are start patterns for designating that the variation direction for variably displaying the decorative symbols in each column is the reverse direction together with the order of the symbol columns for starting the variation display of the decorative symbols.

  The start patterns KP1 and KP5 are the three columns that display the decorative designs in a variable manner, the first display the decorative designs in the left column, the second the decorative designs in the right row, and the last in the middle row. This is a start pattern determined to display the symbols in a variable manner. The start patterns KP2 and KP6 are the three columns in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed, the left row of the decorative symbols is first variably displayed, the middle row of the decorative symbols is then variably displayed, and then the right column is finally displayed. This is a start pattern that is variably displayed. In addition, the start patterns KP3 and KP7 display the decorative pattern in the right column first, variably display the decorative pattern in the right column, and then display the variable pattern in the middle column, and then the left column at the end. This is a start pattern that is variably displayed. The start patterns KP4 and KP8 are the three columns that display the decorative symbols in a variable manner. First, the middle row of the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and then the left row of the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. This is a start pattern that is variably displayed.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a starts in step S12 in the variation cycle mode determination process shown in FIG. 7 regardless of the variation direction in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column determined in step S11. One start pattern is determined from the patterns KP1 to KP4. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines a start pattern from the start patterns KP1 to KP4 with the same probability (a probability of 1/4 each).

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a, which has determined the order of the symbol sequence for starting the variable display of the decorative symbols in step S12, displays the sequence of the symbol sequence for starting the variable symbol display of the decorative symbols, and displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner in each column. A change start command for instructing the change direction to be output is output to the display control CPU 32a (step S13). As shown in FIG. 9, the change start command is composed of an upper command and a lower command. Further, the upper command and the lower command in the change start command are each composed of 2 bytes in total of 1 byte (8 bits). In the present embodiment, “C3H” is defined as the upper command constituting the variation start command corresponding to the start patterns KP1 to KP8. In addition, the lower-order commands constituting the change start commands corresponding to the start patterns KP1 to KP4 are set to “00H” to “03H”, respectively. In addition, the lower-order commands constituting the change start commands corresponding to the start patterns KP5 to KP8 in which the same change start order as the start patterns KP1 to KP4 are set constitute the change start commands corresponding to the start patterns KP1 to KP4, respectively. A value obtained by adding “10H” to the lower command (“10H” to “13H”) was determined.

  Then, in step S13, when the overall control CPU 31a has determined in step S11 that the change direction for variably displaying the decorative symbols in each column is the normal direction, the change corresponding to the start pattern determined in step S12. The start command is output to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, if the CPU 31a for overall control has determined in step S11 that the direction of change in which the decorative symbols of each column are displayed in a variable manner is reversed, the change start command corresponding to the start pattern determined in step S12. A predetermined value (in this embodiment, “10H”) is added to the lower-order commands that constitute, and a change start command is output to the display control CPU 32a. For example, when it is determined in the process of step S11 that the change direction in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column is reversed, and the start pattern KP2 is determined in the process of step S12, the overall control CPU 31a performs step S13. In this process, a variation start command corresponding to the start pattern KP6 in which the same variation start order as the start pattern KP2 is determined is output.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the overall control CPU 31a that has output the change start command to the display control CPU 32a in step S13 in the change cycle mode determination process stops (temporarily stops display) the change display of the decorative symbols. The sequence of columns (variable stop sequence) and stop mode are determined (step S14). In step S14, the overall control CPU 31a determines the stop pattern shown in FIG. 10 to determine the order and stop mode of the symbol sequence that stops the decorative symbol display.

Here, the stop pattern shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, 24 types of stop patterns from stop patterns TP1 to TP24 are stored in the overall control ROM 31b. The stop patterns TP1 to TP12 are stop patterns that specify that the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction, together with the order and stop mode of the symbol sequences for stopping the decorative symbol display. On the other hand, the stop patterns TP13 to TP24 are stop patterns that specify that the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed in the reverse direction, together with the order and stop mode of the symbol sequences that stop the decorative symbol display. The stop patterns TP1 to TP3 and TP13 to TP15 are reach formation stop patterns for forming a reach (to temporarily display a reach symbol combination). That is, the stop pattern for reach formation is a stop pattern dedicated to the last variation cycle that is determined only in the last variation cycle in the continuous performance. On the other hand, the stop patterns TP4 to TP12 and TP16 to TP24 are pseudo-continuation stop patterns for deriving a pseudo-combination symbol combination. That is, the stop pattern for pseudo continuous use is a stop pattern dedicated to an intermediate variation cycle that is determined only in the intermediate variation cycle in the continuous performance.

  The reach formation stop patterns TP1 and TP13 are stop patterns that are determined to temporarily stop and display the left row of decorative symbols, and then temporarily stop and display the right row of decorative symbols to form a reach. The reach formation stop patterns TP2 and TP14 are stop patterns that are defined to temporarily stop and display the left row of decorative symbols, and then temporarily stop and display the left row of decorative symbols to form a reach. . The reach formation stop patterns TP3 and TP15 are stop patterns that are determined to form a reach by temporarily stopping (simultaneously stopping) the decorative symbols in the left and right columns at the same time.

  The pseudo-continuous stop patterns TP4, TP16 temporarily stop and display the left row of decorative symbols, then temporarily stop and display the right row of decorative symbols, and then temporarily stop and display the middle row of decorative symbols. This is a stop pattern determined to derive the symbol combination. The pseudo-continuous stop patterns TP5 and TP17 temporarily stop and display the right row of decorative symbols, then temporarily stop and display the left row of decorative symbols, and then temporarily stop and display the middle row of decorative symbols. This is a stop pattern determined to derive the symbol combination. In addition, the stop patterns TP6 and TP18 for the pseudo-continuous display temporarily stop (simultaneously stop) the left and right decorative patterns, and then temporarily stop and display the middle decorative pattern. Is a stop pattern determined to be derived. In the stop patterns TP6 and TP18, when the left and right decorative symbols are simultaneously stopped, the same numerical symbol as the numerical symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column (or right column) on the reference effective line is It is defined that the display is temporarily stopped in the right column (or the left column) on the effective line adjacent to the reference effective line.

  Further, the pseudo-continuous stop patterns TP7 and TP19 are stop patterns that are determined to temporarily stop (simultaneously stop) all rows of decorative symbols at the same time to derive pseudo-simultaneous symbol combinations. In addition, the stop pattern TP8, TP20 for the pseudo-continuous display temporarily stops (simultaneously stops) the left and middle rows of decorative symbols, and then temporarily stops and displays the right row of decorative symbols. Is a stop pattern determined to be derived. The stop patterns TP8 and TP20 are defined to have the same numeric symbols that are simultaneously stopped in the left column and the middle column on the reference effective line.

  In addition, the stop patterns TP9 and TP21 for pseudo-continuous display temporarily stop the decorative symbols in the left column, and then temporarily stop (simultaneously stop) the decorative symbols in the right and middle columns at the same time. Is a stop pattern determined to be derived. Note that the stop patterns TP9 and TP21 are defined to have the same numerical symbols to be simultaneously stopped in the right column and the middle column on the reference effective line. Further, the stop patterns TP10 and TP22 for pseudo continuous use temporarily display the decorative symbols in the middle row, temporarily stop and display the decorative symbols in the left column, and then temporarily stop and display the decorative symbols in the right column. It is a stop pattern determined to derive a series of symbol combinations.

  The pseudo-continuous stop patterns TP11 and TP23 temporarily stop and display the left row of decorative symbols, then temporarily stop and display the right row of decorative symbols, and finally stop and display the middle row of decorative symbols. This is a stop pattern determined to derive the symbol combination. In the stop patterns TP11 and TP23, the decorative pattern in the right column is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative pattern in the middle row is stopped and displayed in the same stop mode as the temporary display (hereinafter referred to as “temporary stop display”). The stop mode is determined so that the middle row of decorative symbols is variably displayed by one stop display area (one symbol) and the middle row of decorative symbols is temporarily stopped. In addition, when the middle row of decorative symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed, when one of the symbols is variably displayed, the middle row is displayed in the same direction as the variation direction of the middle row of decorative symbols. There is a case where the display is changed (returned) in the direction opposite to the direction of change of the decorative pattern.

  Further, the stop patterns TP12 and TP24 for pseudo continuous use temporarily display the decorative pattern in the left column, temporarily stop and display the decorative pattern in the middle row, and then display the decorative pattern in the middle row again in each column. This is a stop pattern in which the symbols are variably displayed in the direction in which the symbols are variably displayed, and the decorative symbols in the middle row and the right row are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously (simultaneously stopped). In the stop patterns TP12 and TP24, after the decorative symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols in the right row are temporarily displayed in one row before the stop display area (one symbol) where the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped. A stop mode is defined so that the decorative pattern in the middle row is variably displayed by one stop display area in the direction in which the symbols are variably displayed (advanced), and the decorative symbols in the middle row and the right column are stopped simultaneously. Yes.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a performs the variable display of the decorative pattern in each column determined in the process of step S11 in the final variable cycle in the continuous effect in the process of step S14 in the variable cycle mode determining process shown in FIG. Regardless of the fluctuation direction, one stop pattern is determined from the reach formation stop patterns TP1 to TP3. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines a stop pattern from the stop patterns TP1 to TP3 with the same probability (probability of 1/3 each). On the other hand, in the process of step S14, the overall control CPU 31a performs pseudo continuous use regardless of the change direction in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column determined in the process of step S11 in the change cycle in the middle of the continuous production. One stop pattern is determined from among the stop patterns TP4 to TP12. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines a stop pattern from the stop patterns TP4 to TP12 with the same probability (respectively 1/9 probability).

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a, which has determined the order and stop mode of the symbol sequence for stopping the variation display of the decorative symbols in step S14, uses the sequence, the stop mode, and each column of the symbol sequence for stopping the variation display of the decorative symbols. A change stop command for instructing the change direction in which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner is output to the display control CPU 32a (step S15). As shown in FIG. 10, the change stop command is composed of an upper command and a lower command. Further, the upper command and the lower command in the change stop command are each composed of 2 bytes in total of 1 byte (8 bits). In the present embodiment, “C3H” is defined as the upper command constituting the variable stop command corresponding to the stop patterns TP1 to TP24. In addition, the lower-order commands constituting the variable stop command corresponding to the stop patterns TP1 to TP12 are set to “04H” to “0FH”, respectively. Further, the low order commands constituting the variable stop commands corresponding to the stop patterns TP13 to TP24 in which the same variable stop order and stop mode are defined as the stop patterns TP1 to TP12 are the variable stop commands corresponding to the stop patterns TP1 to TP12, respectively. A value obtained by adding “10H” to the lower-order commands constituting “” (“14H” to “1FH”) is determined.

  In step S15, if the central control CPU 31a determines in step S11 that the change direction for variably displaying the decorative symbols in each column is the normal direction, the change corresponding to the stop pattern determined in step S14. A stop command is output to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, if the CPU 31a for overall control has determined in step S11 that the direction of change in which the decorative symbols of each column are displayed in a variable manner is reversed, the change stop command corresponding to the stop pattern determined in step S14. Is output to the display control CPU 32a by adding a predetermined value (in this embodiment, “10H”) to the lower-level commands constituting the control. For example, when it is determined in the process of step S11 that the change direction in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column is reversed, and the stop pattern TP5 is determined in the process of step S14, the overall control CPU 31a performs step S15. In this process, the variable stop command corresponding to the stop pattern TP18 in which the same variable stop order as the stop pattern TP2 is determined is output.

Next, a process performed by the display control CPU 32a when executing a continuous effect will be described.
When a change start command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays the decorative symbols in each column in a change direction (normal direction or reverse direction) specified by the command according to the change start order specified by the command. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled.

  Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a change stop command and a stop pattern for reach formation is designated by the command, the display control CPU 32a is designated by the decorative design designation command in the change stop order determined by the stop pattern. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative symbols of each column (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) are temporarily stopped.

  On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a inputs a variable stop command, and when a pseudo-continuous stop pattern is designated by the command, the pseudo-continuous display temporarily stops display at the end of the variable cycle according to the designated stop pattern. The symbol combination (display form) is determined. Hereinafter, based on FIG. 11, the specific description which concerns on the determination of the symbol combination of a pseudo | simulation series is given.

  In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a determines a pseudo-combination symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed from among the pseudo-combination symbol combinations determined to be determinable for each stop pattern. When any one of stop patterns TP4, TP5, TP7, TP10, TP16, TP17, TP19, and TP22 is designated by the change stop command, the display control CPU 32a displays the first pseudo-continuous symbol GZ1 to the eighth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ8. The pseudo-ream symbol combination is determined from the list. In addition, when the stop patterns TP6 and TP18 are designated, the display control CPU 32a simulates the first pseudo continuous symbol GZ1, the second pseudo continuous symbol GZ2, the seventh pseudo continuous symbol GZ7, and the eighth pseudo continuous symbol GZ8. Determine the combination of symbols. In addition, when any one of the stop patterns TP8 and TP20 is designated, the display control CPU 32a displays the first pseudo continuous symbol GZ1, the third pseudo continuous symbol GZ3, the fifth pseudo continuous symbol GZ5, and the seventh pseudo continuous symbol GZ7. The pseudo-ream symbol combination is determined from the list. Further, when any one of the stop patterns TP9 and TP21 is designated, the display control CPU 32a displays the second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2, the fourth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ4, the sixth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ6, and the eighth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ8. The pseudo-ream symbol combination is determined from the list.

  Further, when any one of the stop patterns TP11 and TP23 is designated, the display control CPU 32a displays the middle row of decorative symbols for one stop display area (one symbol) in the stop mode determined by the stop pattern. Only whether to “advance” or “return” is determined by lottery. Then, when the display control CPU 32a determines to “advance” one symbol when the stop pattern TP11 is designated, the first pseudo-continuous symbol GZ1, the fourth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ4, the sixth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ6, and the The symbol combination of the pseudo train is determined from the seven pseudo train symbols GZ7. On the other hand, when the display control CPU 32a determines to “return” one symbol when the stop pattern TP11 is designated, the second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2, the third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3, the fifth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ5, and A symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous is determined from the eighth pseudo-continuous symbols GZ8. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a determines to “advance” one symbol when the stop pattern TP23 is designated, the second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2, the third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3, the fifth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ5, and the From the 8 pseudo-continuous symbols GZ8, a symbol combination of pseudo-continuous symbols is determined. On the other hand, when the display control CPU 32a determines “return” for one symbol when the stop pattern TP23 is designated, the first pseudo-continuous symbol GZ1, the fourth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ4, the sixth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ6, and A symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous is determined from the seventh pseudo-continuous symbols GZ7.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the same variable stop order and stop mode are defined, but the pseudo-ream symbol combination that can be determined according to which stop pattern is specified among the stop patterns TP12 and TP24 having different variable directions. Is different. Specifically, when the stop pattern TP12 is designated, the display control CPU 32a selects from among the first pseudo continuous symbol GZ1, the fourth pseudo continuous symbol GZ4, the sixth pseudo continuous symbol GZ6, and the seventh pseudo continuous symbol GZ7. Determine the pattern combination of the pseudo-ream. On the other hand, when the stop pattern TP24 is designated, the display control CPU 32a, among the second pseudo continuous symbol GZ2, the third pseudo continuous symbol GZ3, the fifth pseudo continuous symbol GZ5, and the eighth pseudo continuous symbol GZ8, Determine the symbol combination.

  Then, the CPU 32a for display control that has determined the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous sets the numerical symbols (one of the middle column, the left column, and the right column on the reference effective line) that constitute the determined pseudo-serial symbol combination. The number symbol (temporarily stopped display in the symbol row) is determined from among the number symbols [1] to [8]. At this time, the display control CPU 32a determines the number symbols constituting the pseudo-symbol combination from the number symbols [1] to [8] with the same probability (respectively 1/8 probability). In addition, the number symbol which comprises the pattern combination of a pseudo | simulation series shows the number symbol used as the number symbol [A] to stop-display on a reference | standard effective line temporarily in FIG.

  Also, the display control CPU 32a temporarily displays the determined pseudo-continuous symbol combination at the end of the variation cycle in the middle of the continuous production in the variation stop order and stop mode determined in the designated stop pattern. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the image display unit GH, the overall control CPU 31a that determines the order of the symbol sequence for starting the variable symbol display and the sequence for stopping the variable symbol display for each variable cycle in the continuous performance. The display control CPU 32a for controlling the decorative symbol variation display and the temporary stop display functions as an effect executing means.

  In the following, in the changing cycle in the middle of the continuous performance, all the decorative symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner and the changing cycle is started. The display contents of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) until stop display) will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, in FIGS. 12-22, the numerical symbol which comprises the symbol combination of a pseudo | simulation series is demonstrated as a numerical symbol [7].

  FIG. 12 shows a display mode in the image display unit GH until the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived (temporarily stopped) based on the stop pattern TP4. After all the symbols (decorative symbols) are displayed in a variable manner as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the symbols in the left column are first temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 12 (b)). At this time, on the left column on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line, the numerical symbol [7] constituting the quasi-continuous symbol combination among the symbols variably displayed in the left column is temporarily displayed. Next, the symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 12C). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] of the symbols variably displayed in the right column is temporarily stopped and displayed on the right column on the effective line L3 adjacent to the reference effective line L2. Note that, in the right column on the reference effective line L2, when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction, the blank immediately after the number symbol [7] in the order of the symbols variably displayed in the right column. The symbol [7.5] is temporarily stopped and displayed. Finally, the numerical symbol [7] of the symbols variably displayed in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row on the reference effective line L2, and the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived (temporarily stopped display). (Shown in FIG. 12 (d)).

  FIG. 13 shows a display mode in the image display unit GH until the fifth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ5 is derived based on the stop pattern TP5. After all the symbols (decorative symbols) are displayed in a variable manner as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the symbols in the right column are first temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 13 (b)). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] constituting the pseudo-series symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the right column on the effective line L2 adjacent to the effective line L3 serving as the reference effective line. In addition, in the right column on the reference effective line L3, when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction, the blank immediately preceding the number symbol [7] in the order of the symbols variably displayed in the right column. The symbol [6.5] is temporarily stopped and displayed. Next, the symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 13C). At this time, the number symbol [7] among the symbols variably displayed in the left column is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column on the reference effective line L3. Finally, the number symbol [7] of the symbols variably displayed in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row on the reference effective line L3, and the fifth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ5 is derived (FIG. 13). (Shown in (d)).

  Moreover, in FIG. 14, the display mode in the image display unit GH until the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived based on the stop pattern TP6 is shown. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), after all the symbols (decorative symbols) are variably displayed, the symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously (shown in FIG. 14 (b)). At this time, as shown in FIG. 14B, the numerical symbol [7] constituting the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line. The numerical symbol [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column on the effective line L3 adjacent to the effective line L2. In addition, in the right column on the reference effective line L2, when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction, the blank immediately after the number symbol “7” in the order of the symbols variably displayed in the right column. The symbol [7.5] is temporarily stopped and displayed. Finally, the middle row of symbols is temporarily stopped and the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived (shown in FIG. 14C). When the symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped, the number symbol [7] of the symbols variably displayed in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row on the reference effective line L2. As described above, since the decorative symbols are usually temporarily stopped and displayed one by one in order, the player can be surprised if the decorative symbols of the two columns (left column and right column) are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same time. .

  Further, FIG. 15 shows a display mode in the image display unit GH until the first pseudo-continuous symbol GZ1 is derived based on the stop pattern TP7. As shown in FIG. 15A, after all the symbols (decorative symbols) are variably displayed, the symbols of all the columns are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously, and the first pseudo-continuous symbol GZ1 is derived (FIG. 15B). ). At this time, in the left column and the middle column on the effective line L1 serving as the reference effective line, the numerical symbol [7] that is variably displayed in each column is temporarily stopped and displayed at the same time as the right symbol on the reference effective line L1. In the column, when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction, the blank symbol [7.5] immediately after the number symbol [7] is temporarily stopped in the order of the symbols variably displayed in the right column. Is displayed.

  As described above, when the symbol combinations of the pseudo-series are derived based on the stop pattern TP7, the symbols of all the symbol sequences are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same time. Any of the pseudo-ream symbol combinations can be determined as a pseudo-ream symbol combination that is temporarily stopped. In addition, since symbols are usually temporarily stopped and displayed one by one in sequence, the symbols of all symbol columns are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same time. Can surprise you.

  Moreover, in FIG. 16, the display mode in the image display unit GH until the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived based on the stop pattern TP8 is shown. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), after all the symbols (decorative symbols) are variably displayed, the symbols in the left and middle columns are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously (shown in FIG. 16 (b)). At this time, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the numerical symbol [7] constituting the pseudo-series symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously on the left column and the middle column on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line. . Finally, the numerical symbol [7] variably displayed in the right column is temporarily stopped on the right column on the effective line L3 adjacent to the reference effective line L2, and the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived. (Shown in FIG. 16 (c)). In addition, when the symbol in the right column is temporarily stopped, the right column on the reference effective line L2 has a blank symbol immediately after the number symbol [7] in the order of the symbols variably displayed in the right column. [7.5] is temporarily stopped. As a result, the decorative symbols are usually temporarily stopped and displayed one by one in order, so that if the decorative symbols of two columns (the left column and the middle column) are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously, the player can be surprised.

  In addition, FIG. 17 shows a display mode of the image display unit GH until the eighth pseudo continuous symbol GZ8 is derived based on the stop pattern TP9. As shown in FIG. 17A, after all the symbols (decorative symbols) are displayed in a variable manner, the symbols in the left column are first temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 17B). At this time, in the left column on the effective line L3 serving as the reference effective line, when the symbols in each column are displayed in a normal direction, the numerical symbols [7] are displayed in the order of the symbols displayed in the left column. The previous blank symbol [7.5] is temporarily stopped. In the left column on the effective line L2 adjacent to the reference effective line L3, the numerical symbol [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the symbols in the middle row and the right row are stopped and displayed at the same time, and the eighth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ8 is derived (shown in FIG. 17C). At this time, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), in the middle column and the right column on the reference effective line L3, the numerical symbol [7] variably displayed in each column is temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously. As a result, the decorative symbols are usually temporarily stopped and displayed one by one in order, so that if the decorative symbols of two columns (middle row and right column) are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously, the player can be surprised.

  Moreover, in FIG. 18, the display mode of the image display part GH until 7th pseudo | simulation continuous symbol GZ7 is derived | led-out based on stop pattern TP10 is shown. As shown in FIG. 18 (a), after the symbols (decorative symbols) of all the rows are variably displayed, the symbols in the middle row are first temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 18 (b)). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line. Next, the symbols in the left column are temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 18C). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] variably displayed in the left column is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column on the reference effective line L2. Finally, the symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and a seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived (shown in FIG. 18 (d)). At this time, in the right column on the reference effective line L2, when the symbols in each column are variably displayed in the normal direction, the numerical symbol [7] is moved to the next in the order of the symbols variably displayed in the right column. The blank symbol [7.5] is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the right column on the effective line L3 adjacent to the reference effective line L2, the numerical symbol [7] that is variably displayed in the right column is temporarily stopped. In this way, the player can be surprised by temporarily stopping and displaying the middle row of the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed at the end of the three symbol rows.

  In FIG. 19, the decorative pattern variation direction in each column is the normal direction, and the decorative pattern in the middle row displayed based on the stop pattern TP11 and temporarily stopped as a stop mode of the stop pattern TP11 is one pattern. The display mode of the image display unit GH until the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived when it is determined that “advance only” is determined. After all the symbols (decorative symbols) are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 19A, the symbols in the left column are first temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 19B). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line. Next, the symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 19C). At this time, in the right column on the reference effective line L2, the blank symbol [7.5] immediately after the numerical symbol [7] is temporarily displayed in the order of symbols variably displayed in the right column. In the right column on the effective line L3 adjacent to the reference effective line L2, the numerical symbol [7] that is variably displayed in the right column is temporarily stopped.

  After the symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed, the symbols in the middle column are temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, in the middle row on the reference effective line L2, the blank symbol [6.5] immediately before the number symbol [7] in the order of symbols variably displayed in the middle row is temporarily stopped. Then, when the symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed, the symbols in the middle row are then variably displayed by one symbol in the variation direction in which the symbols are variably displayed in each column (FIG. 19 (e)). To show). Then, at the end of the fluctuation cycle, the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived (shown in FIG. 19 (f)). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row on the reference effective line L2. The symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle stop display area HR4 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HR5, and the symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HR5 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HR6. The

  Further, in FIG. 20, the decorative pattern variation direction in each column is the normal direction, and based on the stop pattern TP11, the decorative pattern of the middle row temporarily stopped and displayed as a stop mode of the stop pattern TP11 is one pattern. Only the display mode of the image display unit GH until the third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3 is derived when it is determined to “return” only is shown. As shown in FIG. 20 (a), after all the symbols (decorative symbols) are displayed in a variable manner, the symbols in the left column are first temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 20 (b)). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line. Next, the symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 20 (c)). At this time, the blank symbol [6.5] immediately before the numeric symbol [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column on the reference effective line L2 in the order of the symbols variably displayed in the right column. In the right column on the effective line L1 adjacent to the reference effective line L2, the numerical symbol [7] that is variably displayed in the right column is temporarily stopped.

  After the symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped, the symbols in the middle column are temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, in the middle row on the reference effective line L2, the blank symbol [7.5] immediately after the number symbol [7] in the order of symbols variably displayed in the middle row is temporarily stopped. When the symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed, the symbols in the middle row are then variably displayed by one symbol in the direction opposite to the variation direction in which the symbols are variably displayed in each column ( (Shown in FIG. 20 (e)). At the end of the fluctuation cycle, the third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3 is derived (shown in FIG. 20 (f)). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row on the reference effective line L2. The symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HR6 in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HR5, and the symbols temporarily displayed and stopped in the stop display area HR5 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HR4. The

  In the present embodiment, when the stop pattern TP11 (or stop pattern TP23) is designated, the symbol combination displayed on the image display unit GH is displayed in a pseudo-series before the decorative symbols in the middle row are variably displayed by one symbol. The symbol combination of the pseudo train that becomes the symbol combination is not determined as the symbol combination of the pseudo train that temporarily stops display. This is because, in the display effect of the image display unit GH, when the decorative pattern in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed, it appears as if the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. This is because, when displayed in a variable manner, there is a risk of giving the player a sense of crisis that the combination of symbols in the pseudo-series may not be displayed once stopped.

  FIG. 21 shows the display mode of the image display unit GH until the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived based on the stop pattern TP12. After all the symbols (decorative symbols) are displayed in a variable manner as shown in FIG. 21 (a), the symbols in the left column are first temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 21 (b)). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line. Next, the symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 21 (c)). At this time, when the symbols in each column are displayed in the normal direction in the middle row on the reference effective line L2, the blank immediately preceding the number symbol [7] in the order of the symbols to be displayed in the middle row is displayed. The symbol [6.5] is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, when the numerical symbol [7] temporarily displayed in the right column on the effective line L3 adjacent to the reference effective line L2 is variably displayed on the reference effective line L2 immediately before the temporary display is stopped, The middle row of symbols is variably displayed by one symbol in the direction of variation in which the symbols are variably displayed in the right column (shown in FIG. 21 (d)). Thereafter, the symbols in the middle column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same time, and the seventh pseudo-continuous symbol GZ7 is derived (shown in FIG. 21 (e)). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] that is variably displayed in the middle row is temporarily stopped in the middle row on the reference effective line L2, and at the same time, the numerical symbol [7] is fluctuated in the right row on the reference effective line L2. The blank symbol [7.5] immediately after the number symbol [7] in the order of the symbols to be displayed is temporarily stopped. In the right column on the effective line L3 adjacent to the reference effective line L2, the numerical symbol [7] that is variably displayed in the right column is temporarily stopped.

  In addition, the time (fluctuation speed) from the time when the symbol once stopped and displayed in the middle row is variably displayed once again to the time when the symbol is temporarily stopped and the number symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column on the effective line L3. The time (fluctuation speed) from when [7] is variably displayed on the reference effective line L2 immediately before it is stopped and displayed until it is stopped and displayed is the same. For this reason, from the display mode of the image display unit GH, it is guided to the variable display in the right column, and it looks as if the decorative pattern in the middle column has been changed and displayed again.

  FIG. 22 shows the display mode of the image display unit GH until the third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3 is derived based on the stop pattern TP24. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), after all the symbols (decorative symbols) are displayed in a variably displayed (variably displayed in the reverse direction), the symbols in the left column are first temporarily stopped (see FIG. 22 (b)). Show). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line. Next, the middle row of symbols is temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 22 (c)). At this time, if the symbols in each column are displayed in the reverse direction in the middle row on the reference effective line L2, the blank immediately before the number symbol [7] in the order of the symbols displayed in the middle row is displayed. The symbol [7.5] is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  When the numerical symbol [7] that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column on the effective line L1 adjacent to the reference effective line L2 is variably displayed on the reference effective line L2 immediately before being temporarily stopped and displayed, The symbols in the middle row are variably displayed by one symbol in the variation direction in which the symbols are variably displayed in the right column (shown in FIG. 22 (d)). Thereafter, the symbols in the middle column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same time, and the third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3 is derived (shown in FIG. 22 (e)). At this time, the numerical symbol [7] that is variably displayed in the middle row is temporarily stopped in the middle row on the reference effective line L2, and at the same time, the numerical symbol [7] is fluctuated in the right row on the reference effective line L2. The blank symbol [6.5] immediately after the numeric symbol [7] in the order of the symbols displayed is temporarily displayed. In the right column on the effective line L1 adjacent to the reference effective line L2, the numerical symbol [7] that is variably displayed in the right column is temporarily stopped.

  In addition, the time (fluctuation speed) from the time when the symbol once stopped and displayed in the middle row is variably displayed again by one symbol to the time when it is stopped and displayed, and the number symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column on the effective line L1. The time (fluctuation speed) from when [7] is variably displayed on the reference effective line L2 immediately before it is stopped and displayed until it is stopped and displayed is the same.

  Here, the display mode of the image display unit GH when the symbol variation game in which a continuous effect is performed is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol variation game shown in FIGS. 23 to 25 is a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP8 for jackpot effect including the continuous effect of three variation cycles in the effect content. Also, before and at the start of the symbol variation game, as shown in FIG. 23A, a blank symbol [3.5] is displayed in the left column on the active line L2, and a numerical symbol [6] is displayed in the middle column on the active line L2. It is assumed that the numerical symbol [8] is displayed on the right column on the effective line L2 in a fixed stop display.

  It is assumed that the normal direction is determined as the change direction in the change cycle mode determination process performed at the start of the first and third change cycles. In the variation cycle mode determination process performed at the start of the second variation cycle, the reverse direction is determined as the variation direction. In addition, at the start of the first fluctuation cycle (an intermediate fluctuation cycle), it is assumed that the start pattern KP1 is determined as the start pattern and the stop pattern TP10 is determined as the stop pattern. In addition, at the start of the second fluctuation cycle (an intermediate fluctuation cycle), it is assumed that the start pattern KP8 is determined as the start pattern and the stop pattern TP18 is determined as the stop pattern. In addition, at the start of the third fluctuation cycle (final fluctuation cycle), it is assumed that the start pattern KP3 is determined as the start pattern and the stop pattern TP2 is determined as the stop pattern.

  Also, the number symbol [4] is determined as the number symbol constituting the pseudo-ream symbol combination in the first fluctuation cycle, and the number symbol [6] is determined as the number symbol constituting the pseudo-ream symbol combination in the second variation cycle. It shall be assumed. In the first variation cycle, the second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2 is determined as the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous that is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the second variation cycle, the fifth pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed as the combination of the pseudo-continuous and temporarily displayed. Assume that the symbol GZ5 is determined. Further, it is assumed that it is determined that the big hit symbol combination [777] is to be confirmed and stopped on the active line L2.

  When the symbol variation game is started and the first variation cycle is started, the decorative symbols in the left column of the three columns are variably displayed in the normal direction based on the start pattern KP1 determined from the premise (FIG. 23B). Then, the decorative symbols in the right column are variably displayed in the normal direction (shown in FIG. 23 (c)). Thereafter, the decorative symbols in the middle row are displayed in a normal direction, and the decorative symbols in all the rows are displayed in a normal direction (shown in FIG. 23D). Then, in the first variation cycle, based on the stop pattern TP10 determined from the premise, the middle row of decorative symbols is first temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 23 (e)). At this time, the numerical symbol [4] constituting the pseudo-series symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line. Thereafter, the blank symbol [4.5] immediately before the numerical symbol [4] is temporarily displayed in the left column on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line in the order of symbols variably displayed in the normal direction in the left column. Stopped display. At this time, in the left column on the effective line L1 adjacent to the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line, the numerical symbol [4] constituting the pseudo-symbol symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 23 (f)). Show). Finally, since the second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the numerical symbol [4] constituting the pseudo-continuous symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the right column on the effective line L2 serving as the reference effective line. (Shown in FIG. 23 (g)), the second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2 is derived (displayed once stopped) (the first fluctuation cycle ends).

  When the first fluctuation cycle is completed and the second fluctuation cycle is started, based on the start pattern KP8 determined from the premise, as shown in FIG. The decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the reverse direction, and then the decorative symbols in the left column are displayed in a variable manner in the reverse direction (shown in FIG. 24B). Thereafter, the decorative symbols in the right column are displayed in a reverse direction, and the decorative symbols in all the columns are displayed in a reverse direction (shown in FIG. 24C). Then, in the second variation cycle, based on the stop pattern TP18 determined based on the premise, the middle row and the left row of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously (shown in FIG. 24 (d)). At this time, the numerical symbol [6] constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the middle column on the effective line L3 serving as the reference effective line. Finally, the blank symbol [5.5] immediately after the number symbol [6] in the order of the symbols variably displayed in the right column on the right column on the effective line L3 serving as the reference effective line. Is temporarily stopped. At this time, in the right column on the effective line L2 adjacent to the effective line L3 serving as the reference effective line, the numerical symbol [6] constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous is temporarily stopped and displayed (shown in FIG. 24E). ), The fifth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ5 is derived (the second fluctuation cycle ends).

  When the second fluctuation cycle is completed and the third fluctuation cycle (final fluctuation cycle) is started, as shown in FIG. 24 (f), three columns are formed based on the start pattern KP3 determined from the premise. The decorative pattern in the right column of the is displayed in a normal direction. Next, the decorative pattern in the middle row is variably displayed in the normal direction (shown in FIG. 25 (a)). Thereafter, the decorative symbols in the left column are displayed in a normal direction, and the decorative symbols in all the rows are displayed in a normal direction (shown in FIG. 25B). Then, in the third variation cycle, the decorative symbols in the right column are first temporarily stopped based on the stop pattern TP2 determined from the premise (shown in FIG. 25C). At this time, since it is determined that the big hit symbol combination [777] to be confirmed and stopped is to be confirmed and stopped on the effective line L2, the big symbol symbol combination is configured in the right column on the effective line L2. The numerical symbol [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the number symbol [7] constituting the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column on the effective line L2 (shown in FIG. 25D), and the reach effect is executed. Then, at the end of the symbol variation game, as shown in FIG. 25 (e), the big hit symbol combination [777] is displayed on the activated line L2 in a fixed stop manner.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) For each variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production (continuous production), the sequence of symbols (decoration pattern in which the variation stop sequence is determined) for temporarily displaying the symbols (decorative symbols) in the variation cycle is determined. I made it. For this reason, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the symbols in each symbol row may be temporarily stopped by a different stop order for each variation cycle. In other words, in the current (running) variation cycle, it is impossible to infer in what order the symbols of each symbol sequence are temporarily stopped. it can. In addition, since the symbols in each symbol row are temporarily stopped with various variations, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without getting the player bored.

  (2) The symbol combination of the quasi-series to be temporarily stopped is determined in accordance with the order of the symbol sequence for temporarily stopping the symbols (stop pattern in which the variable stop order is determined). As a result, attention is paid to what kind of symbol combination of the pseudo-series is temporarily stopped and how the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is temporarily stopped (what is the variable stop order and the stop mode). be able to. Moreover, it can be expected that the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is temporarily stopped no matter what order the symbols of each symbol row are temporarily stopped. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the symbol variation game in which the pseudo-continuous effects are performed without getting the player bored.

  (3) When the stop patterns TP8 and TP20 are determined as stop patterns, the middle row and the left row of numeric symbols that are temporarily stopped on one of the horizontal effective lines L1 to L3 are the same. The pseudo-ream symbol combination is determined. That is, when the pseudo-combination symbol combination is temporarily stopped based on the stop patterns TP8 and TP20, the number symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the middle column on the reference effective line are the same. Therefore, if the numeric symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column on the active line adjacent to the active line where the same numeric symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the middle column, a pseudo-ream symbol combination is derived (once Stop display). Therefore, it can be noted whether or not the numeric symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the right column on the active line adjacent to the effective line on which the same numeric symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column and the right column. Compared to the case where the combination of the quasi-continuous symbols in which the decorative pattern in the left column and the decorative symbol in the middle column can be determined on the reference effective line when the stop patterns TP8 and TP20 are determined, It is easy to recognize on which effective line (the effective line adjacent to the reference effective line) the numerical symbol of the column is stopped once a pseudo-combination symbol combination can be derived. In addition, since the decorative symbols are usually temporarily stopped and displayed one by one in sequence, if the decorative symbols of two columns (the left column and the middle column) are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously, the player can be surprised. At the same time, it is possible to improve the interest in the symbol variation game in which the continuous performance is executed.

  (4) When the stop patterns TP9 and TP21 are determined as stop patterns, the middle row and the right row that are temporarily displayed on the reference effective line of the horizontal effective lines L1 to L3 have the same numeric design. The pseudo-ream symbol combination is determined. In other words, when the pseudo-combination symbol combination is temporarily displayed based on the stop patterns TP9 and TP21, the middle symbol and the right symbol on the reference effective line are the same. For this reason, the effective line adjacent to the horizontal effective line once stopped and displayed in the left column becomes the reference effective line, and the numerical pattern is displayed in the middle and right columns on the reference effective line. When the display is stopped once, the pseudo-ream symbol combination is derived (stopped display). Therefore, whether the numerical design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row and the right row on the active line adjacent to the effective line in which the decorative design of the left column that is temporarily stopped among the horizontal effective lines is a numerical design. It can be noted whether or not. Further, when the stop patterns TP9 and TP21 are determined, compared to a case in which a combination of pseudo-continuous symbols in which the decorative pattern in the middle row and the decorative symbol in the right column on the reference effective line can be determined is determined. It is easy to recognize whether the symbol combination of the quasi-continuous can be derived once the numerical symbols in the middle row and the right row are temporarily stopped on which line. In addition, since the decorative symbols are usually temporarily stopped and displayed one by one in sequence, if the decorative symbols of two columns (middle row and right column) are stopped and displayed at the same time, the player can be surprised. At the same time, it is possible to improve the interest in the symbol variation game in which the continuous performance is executed.

  (5) When the stop patterns TP12 and TP24 that are determined to perform the decorative display variation display and the temporary stop display twice as the stop pattern are determined as the stop pattern, Remind the player that a series of symbol combinations is not derived. However, since the decorative pattern of the quasi-continuous pattern is formed after the decorative symbols in the middle row are displayed again and again, the player can be surprised. At the same time, it can be expected that the pseudo-combination symbol combination is temporarily stopped until the fluctuation cycle is completed.

  (6) When the stop patterns TP11 and TP23 are determined as stop patterns, the pseudo-continuous symbols that can be determined according to the direction (“advance” or “return”) in which the decorative symbols in the middle row are variably displayed by one symbol Different combinations. Specifically, before the decorative symbols in the middle row are variably displayed by one symbol, the symbol combinations of the pseudo-units in which the symbol combination displayed on the image display unit GH becomes a symbol combination of the pseudo-units are temporarily stopped and displayed. It was not decided as a symbol combination of a pseudo-ream. When such a quasi-ream symbol combination is configured to be able to be determined as a quasi-ream symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed, the middle row is displayed in a variable manner even though the quasi-ream symbol combination is temporarily displayed. As a result, there is a risk that the pseudo-ream symbol combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed, and the player may be discouraged. For example, if the second quasi-continuous symbol GZ2 can be determined when the variation direction of each column is the normal direction and the decorative symbol in the middle column is advanced by one symbol, the decorative symbol in the middle column is temporarily stopped. At that time, the first pseudo-continuous symbol GZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed. In such a case, even if the first pseudo-continuous symbol GZ1 is once stopped and displayed, the decorative pattern in the middle row is displayed in a variable manner, so that the pseudo-ream symbol combination is not temporarily stopped and displayed. It can give you a sense of crisis. Therefore, the interest of the player is reduced by determining the symbol combination of the pseudo-series that is temporarily stopped and displayed so that the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is not temporarily stopped when the decorative pattern in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed. It is possible to prevent such a situation.

  (7) By providing various start patterns, it is possible to pay attention to which design row of decorative symbols is displayed in a variable manner. Moreover, since the combination of the start pattern and the stop pattern becomes rich, it is possible to improve the interest of the symbol variation game in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed without getting the player bored.

  (8) When the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reference effective line, the same number design as the number design in the middle row and the left row (or right column) on the reference effective line The display is temporarily stopped in the right column (or left column) on the effective line adjacent to the effective line. As a result, in the order of the symbols variably displayed in the right column (or left column) on the right column (or left column) on the reference effective line, the same number symbol as the number symbol in the middle column on the reference effective line This makes it easy to recognize whether the previous or next decorative pattern has been stopped and displayed. Therefore, it becomes easier to recognize whether or not the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily displayed on the reference effective line.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal type, but it may be a dot matrix type or an 8-segment LED type effect display device, or may be a mechanical effect display device such as a drum type.

  In the embodiment described above, the number of effective lines where the display result (symbol combination) of the symbol variation game is valid (big hit) may be arbitrarily changed. For example, only one effective line L2 may be used. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26, when the display result of the symbol variation game is stopped and displayed on the active line, in each symbol row, in the display order of the decorative symbols, one immediately before the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is desirable to display almost the upper half of these types of decorative designs. Similarly, when the display result of the symbol variation game is stopped and displayed on the active line, in each symbol row, in the display order of the decorative symbols, the type of decorative symbol immediately after the stopped decorative symbol is displayed. It is desirable that approximately the lower half of be displayed. Incidentally, the player can discriminate between the front and rear decorative designs from the lower half or the upper half of the decorative designs. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the pseudo-ream symbol combination has been temporarily stopped. It should be noted that the symbol combinations of the quasi-continuous that can be determined at this time are the symbol combinations of the quasi-continuous whose reference effective line is the effective line L2 (second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2, third pseudo-continuous symbol GZ3, sixth pseudo-continuous symbol GZ6, and The seventh pseudo-continuous pattern GZ7) is desirable.

  In the above embodiment, when the start pattern is determined, the start pattern is determined from among the start patterns KP1 to KP4 regardless of the direction in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column, but the process of step S11 is not performed. The start pattern may be determined from the start patterns KP1 to KP8. In this case, in step S14, if the type of the start pattern is the normal direction, it is determined from the stop patterns TP1 to TP12. If the type of the start pattern is the reverse direction, it is determined from the stop patterns TP13 to TP24. To do.

  In the above embodiment, without determining a start pattern that determines the order in which the decorative display of the decorative symbols in each column is started, the symbol sequence that starts the variable display first from the three symbol sequences, and second You may make it determine at random the symbol sequence which starts a variable display, and the symbol sequence which starts a variable display at the end.

  In the above embodiment, without determining a stop pattern that determines the order in which the variable display of decorative symbols in each column is stopped, the symbol sequence that stops the variable display first from the three symbol columns, second You may make it determine at random the symbol sequence which stops a variable display, and the symbol sequence which stops a variable display at the end.

  -In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to comprise so that a big hit can be anticipated, so that the frequency | count of the fluctuation cycle in continuous production is large. For example, the expectation for the big hit may be the same regardless of the number of fluctuation cycles. However, in order to make the player expect that the number of fluctuation cycles will continue, a configuration in which the sense of expectation for the big hit increases as the number of fluctuation cycles in the continuous performance decreases is not desirable.

  It is not necessary to provide all the stop patterns in the above embodiment. For example, only the stop patterns TP4 to TP6 and TP16 to TP18 may have the same order of the stop pattern for reach formation and the symbol sequence in which the decorative display variation display stops.

  In the above embodiment, the decorative display of the decorative symbols in each column is displayed in a uniform starting sequence (for example, the decorative display of the decorative symbols in all the columns starts simultaneously) without determining the starting pattern in each variable cycle. It may be started. In this case, since it is not necessary to specify the change start order, the processing in steps S12 and S13 shown in FIG. 7 need not be performed.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, it is not necessary to change and display the decorative design of each row in the reverse direction. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the start patterns KP5 to KP8 and the stop patterns TP13 to TP24 indicating the reverse directions of the decorative symbols in each row. Further, the process of step S11 shown in FIG. 7 may not be performed.

  -You may provide the start pattern which defined the variation start order other than the variation start order defined in the start pattern in the said embodiment. For example, a start pattern may be provided that indicates that the decorative display of the remaining symbols is started after the variable display of the decorative symbols of all the rows or a part thereof is started simultaneously.

  In the above embodiment, even if the variation pattern HP2 for the outreach reach effect and the variation pattern HP6 for the jackpot effect that do not include the continuous effect in the effect content are designated, the start and end of the symbol variation game are continuously performed. A start pattern and a stop pattern may be determined as the final change cycle in the performance. Further, even when the variation pattern HP1 that does not perform the reach effect is designated, the start pattern may be determined. In addition, an outlier-specific stop pattern for deriving an outlier symbol combination that does not include a reach symbol combination may be provided. In this case, even if the variation pattern HP1 is designated, the special stop pattern can be determined.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The effect executing means determines the order of the symbol sequence for starting the symbol variation among the plurality of symbol sequences for each variation cycle, and starts the variation of the symbol sequence in the determined order. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by:

  (B) When the effect execution means temporarily stops the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous pattern on the effective line, the symbol of the same type as the pattern temporarily stopped on the effective line of the third symbol row is temporarily displayed on the effective line. All or part of symbols of the same type as the symbols to be temporarily stopped on the effective line of the third symbol row in the symbol rows not to be stopped are displayed on the display means for displaying the symbols of each symbol row. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 7.

  (C) When the effect execution means starts the symbol variation game, the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row have a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order for each symbol row. When the symbol variation game is ended, the symbol combination indicating the determination result of the big hit determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that validates the symbol combination constituted by the symbols that are confirmed and stopped in each symbol row. Thus, when the symbols of each symbol row are confirmed and stopped, and the reach effect is performed in the symbol variation game, the same kind of symbols are temporarily stopped on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row, and simulated. When the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the continuous performance is ended, the predetermined combination of pseudo-continuous symbols on the effective line is temporarily stopped, and the final variation in the simulated continuous performance is performed. When temporarily stopping the symbol of one of the first symbol row and the second symbol row and then temporarily stopping the symbols of the other symbol row and the third symbol row in the non-icle variation cycle The symbol sequence that temporarily stops the symbol at the same time as the third symbol sequence and the third symbol sequence after the symbol is temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol sequence that temporarily stops the symbol before the third symbol sequence The same kind of symbols as the symbols temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row in which the symbols are temporarily stopped before the third symbol row in the order of symbols varying on each of the effective rows The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a symbol after one is temporarily stopped.

  GH: Image display unit, 11: Production display device, 12: Special symbol display device, 14: Start winning opening, 30: Main control board, 30a: Main control CPU, 30b: Main control ROM, 30c: Main control RAM 31... Sub control board 31 a. Central control CPU 31 b General control ROM 31 c General control RAM 32. Production display control board 32 a Display control CPU 32 b Display control ROM 32c ... RAM for display control.

Claims (7)

Game execution means for executing a symbol variation game in which a plurality of symbol sequences start from a change of a plurality of types of symbols until a symbol of each symbol sequence is confirmed and stopped, and a symbol variation game And an effect execution means for executing a pseudo-continuous effect in which a change cycle is performed a plurality of times from the time when the symbols of all symbol sequences are changed until the symbols of all symbol sequences are temporarily stopped. In
The production execution means
A gaming machine characterized in that, for each variation cycle, an order of a symbol sequence for temporarily stopping a symbol among a plurality of symbol sequences is determined, and symbols in each symbol sequence are temporarily stopped in the determined order. The production execution means
In the variation cycle that is not the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuation indicating that the next variation cycle is performed is temporarily stopped, whereas in the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the symbol variation game is a big hit The symbol combination indicating the result of the judgment is temporarily stopped.
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein in the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, the combination of the pseudo-continuous symbols to be temporarily stopped is determined according to the order of the symbol sequence in which the symbols are temporarily stopped. Machine. The production execution means
When starting the symbol variation game, a plurality of types of symbols are varied in the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence in a predetermined order for each symbol sequence, and the symbol variation game is terminated. When the symbol combination is confirmed, the symbol combination indicating the result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that validates the symbol combination constituted by the symbols that are confirmed and stopped in each symbol sequence. Stop,
When performing a reach effect in the symbol variation game, temporarily stop the same type of symbols on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row,
When ending the fluctuation cycle that is not the final fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the symbol combination of the predetermined pseudo-continuous on the effective line is temporarily stopped.
In the variation cycle that is not the last variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, after temporarily stopping the symbols of either one of the first symbol row and the second symbol row and the symbol of the third symbol row simultaneously, When the symbols of the symbol sequence that do not stop the symbol at the same time as the symbol sequence of the third symbol sequence are temporarily stopped, the same kind of symbols on the effective line of the symbol sequence that stops the symbol at the same time as the symbol symbol sequence of the third symbol sequence After the symbols are temporarily stopped, the order of the symbols fluctuating in the symbol row that does not stop the symbol simultaneously with the third symbol row on the effective line of the symbol row that does not stop the symbol simultaneously with the third symbol row. 3. The symbol of the type immediately before or after the symbol of the same type as the symbol once stopped on the effective line of the third symbol row is temporarily stopped. Described in Tricks machine. The production execution means
When starting the symbol variation game, a plurality of types of symbols are varied in the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence in a predetermined order for each symbol sequence, and the symbol variation game is terminated. When the symbol combination is confirmed, the symbol combination indicating the result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that validates the symbol combination constituted by the symbols that are confirmed and stopped in each symbol sequence. Stop,
When performing a reach effect in the symbol variation game, temporarily stop the same type of symbols on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row,
When ending the fluctuation cycle that is not the final fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the symbol combination of the predetermined pseudo-continuous on the effective line is temporarily stopped.
In the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, after the symbol of one of the first symbol sequence and the second symbol sequence is temporarily stopped, the other symbol sequence and the third symbol sequence When the symbols are temporarily stopped at the same time, after the symbols are temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol sequence for temporarily stopping the symbols before the third symbol sequence, the third symbol sequence and the third symbol sequence are At the same time, the symbol is temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbols are temporarily stopped before the third symbol row in the order of symbols varying on each symbol row. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a symbol immediately preceding a symbol of the same type as the symbol that has been made is temporarily stopped. The production execution means
When starting the symbol variation game, a plurality of types of symbols are varied in the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence in a predetermined order for each symbol sequence, and the symbol variation game is terminated. When the symbol combination is confirmed, the symbol combination indicating the result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that validates the symbol combination constituted by the symbols that are confirmed and stopped in each symbol sequence. Stop,
When performing a reach effect in the symbol variation game, temporarily stop the same type of symbols on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row,
When ending the fluctuation cycle that is not the final fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the symbol combination of the predetermined pseudo-continuous on the effective line is temporarily stopped.
In the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, the symbol of any one of the first symbol sequence and the second symbol sequence is first temporarily stopped, and then the symbol of the third symbol sequence is displayed. When the symbols in the 3rd symbol row are changed again after being stopped once, and the symbols in the 3rd symbol row and the remaining symbol rows are stopped at the same time, the above-mentioned validity of the symbol row that temporarily stops the symbols After temporarily stopping a predetermined type of symbol on the line, on the effective line of the third symbol sequence, the symbol sequence for temporarily stopping the symbol in the order of symbols varying in the third symbol sequence When the symbol of the type immediately before the symbol of the type stopped on the active line is temporarily stopped and the symbols of the remaining symbol rows are changed, the first on the active line of the remaining symbol rows The design was temporarily stopped When a symbol of the same type as the symbol once stopped on the effective line of the pattern row is changed, the symbols of the third symbol row are again displayed at the same speed as the changing speed at which the symbols change in the remaining symbol rows. After the change, the symbol is temporarily stopped on the effective line of the remaining symbol row on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbols are first stopped in the order of symbols changing in the remaining symbol row. At the same time as stopping the symbol of the next type of the symbol of the same type as the symbol, on the effective line of the third symbol row, on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbol is temporarily stopped first. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a symbol of the same type as the symbol once stopped is temporarily stopped. The production execution means
When starting the symbol variation game, a plurality of types of symbols are varied in the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence in a predetermined order for each symbol sequence, and the symbol variation game is terminated. When the symbol combination is confirmed, the symbol combination indicating the result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that validates the symbol combination constituted by the symbols that are confirmed and stopped in each symbol sequence. Stop,
When performing a reach effect in the symbol variation game, temporarily stop the same type of symbols on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row,
When ending the fluctuation cycle that is not the final fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the symbol combination of the predetermined pseudo-continuous on the effective line is temporarily stopped.
In the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, after the symbol of one of the first symbol row or the second symbol row is temporarily stopped, the symbol of the other symbol row is temporarily stopped. Then, when the symbols in the third symbol row are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode as the stop, the symbols in the third symbol row are once again stopped by temporarily changing the symbols in the third symbol row. After the symbol is first stopped on the effective line of one of the symbol rows or the second symbol row, it fluctuates in the other symbol row on the effective line of the other symbol row. In the order of the symbols to be stopped, the symbol immediately before the symbol of the same type as the symbol temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row in which the symbol was first stopped is temporarily stopped, and then the symbol of the third symbol row On the above-mentioned effective line, in the third symbol row In the order of the changing symbols, the symbol after the symbol of the same type as the symbol temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbol is first stopped is stopped in the same stop mode as the temporary stop. Then, the symbols in the third symbol row are changed again in the order opposite to the order in which the symbols change in the third symbol row, and are temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row in which the symbols are first stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a symbol of the same type as the symbol is temporarily stopped. The production execution means
When starting the symbol variation game, a plurality of types of symbols are varied in the first symbol sequence, the second symbol sequence, and the third symbol sequence in a predetermined order for each symbol sequence, and the symbol variation game is terminated. When the symbol combination is confirmed, the symbol combination indicating the result of the jackpot determination is confirmed and stopped on the effective line that validates the symbol combination constituted by the symbols that are confirmed and stopped in each symbol sequence. Stop,
When performing a reach effect in the symbol variation game, temporarily stop the same type of symbols on the effective lines of the first symbol row and the second symbol row,
When ending the fluctuation cycle that is not the final fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-continuous production, the symbol combination of the predetermined pseudo-continuous on the effective line is temporarily stopped.
In the variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle in the pseudo-continuous performance, after the symbol of one of the first symbol row or the second symbol row is temporarily stopped, the symbol of the other symbol row is temporarily stopped. Then, when the symbols in the third symbol row are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode as the stop, the symbols in the third symbol row are once again stopped by temporarily changing the symbols in the third symbol row. After the symbol is first stopped on the effective line of one of the symbol rows or the second symbol row, it fluctuates in the other symbol row on the effective line of the other symbol row. In the order of the symbols to be stopped, the first symbol after the symbol of the same type as the symbol temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row in which the symbol was first stopped is temporarily stopped, and then the third symbol row On the above-mentioned effective line, in the third symbol row In the order of the changing symbols, the first symbol of the same type as the symbol temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbol is first stopped is stopped in the same stop mode as the temporary stop. The symbol of the 3rd symbol row is changed again from the above, and the symbol of the same type as the symbol temporarily stopped on the effective line of the symbol row where the symbol is temporarily stopped is temporarily stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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