JP2016073387A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing troublesomeness in a design development or the like.SOLUTION: In a symbol variation game, one of a plurality of kinds of performance patterns is determined, and a control for executing a performance is made on the basis of the performance pattern determined. A storage area capable of storing performance designation data for specifying the performance time is assigned to correspond to each of the plurality of kinds of performance patterns, and ineffective designation data indicating a performance is not executed can be stored as the performance designation data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed by varying symbols, and as a result, when an advantageous condition is satisfied, an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game) advantageous to the player is generated. The Moreover, the notice effect which shows the expectation degree in which an advantageous state arises is performed by the production execution apparatus, and the expectation with respect to an advantageous state being raised is raised.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, an effect pattern in a symbol variation game is associated with information indicating the execution timing of a predetermined number of notice effects. When a predetermined execution timing is reached based on the time elapsed during the execution of the symbol variation game, a trigger signal is output to the effect execution device so that the effect execution device executes the notice effect according to the trigger signal. What was comprised by this is disclosed.

JP-A-2005-441

  However, in such a gaming machine, it may be complicated to change the execution timing of the notice effect corresponding to the effect pattern in design development or the like, and it is desired to suppress the complexity in design development or the like. .

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can suppress the complexity in design development etc.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems executes an effect on a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player occurs when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in a symbol variation game that is performed by varying the symbol In the design variation game, the effect execution means based on the effect pattern determination means determined by the effect pattern determination means, and the effect execution means based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means. Production control means for performing production execution, and storage areas capable of storing a predetermined number of production designation data for specifying the production time of the production by the production execution means correspond to each of the plurality of types of production patterns. Storage means assigned as described above, and the storage means executes the effect by the effect execution means as the effect designation data. And summarized in that is capable of storing invalid designation data indicating that no.

About the said gaming machine, the said storage area is good also as a structure classified according to the time-sequential order according to the progress degree of the production | presentation by the said production execution means.
About the said gaming machine, it is good also as a structure which can memorize | store the said invalid designation | designated data in the memory area where the progress degree of the said production is not final among the said memory area.

  According to the present invention, complexity in design development and the like can be suppressed.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows an effect designation | designated table. The figure which shows an effect designation | designated table. The figure which shows an effect designation | designated table. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an effect time designation | designated table. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the execution mode of an effect. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern and production designation data.

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

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game) is performed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In the present embodiment, in the special symbol display device 11 as the symbol display means, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result) and a missed symbol that can recognize a miss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 that is separate from the special symbol display device 11 and has an image display unit GH that displays an effect image. In the effect display device 16 as effect execution means, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns.

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

  On the effect display device 16, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. If the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and the off symbol is stopped, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. In this embodiment, as a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result), a symbol combination in which all the decorative symbols of the entire row are of the same type, and as an outlier symbol combination (missing display result), the decorative symbol of all the rows Symbol combinations that are not the same type are defined.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, 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 16.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning port 21a through which a game ball can enter. The first start winning device 21 as the starting means is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 21a. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the variable game can be given, and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls can be given. A payout condition is given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning device 22 having a second start winning port 22a through which a game ball can enter. The second start winning device 22 as a starting means is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (ordinary electric accessory) for opening and closing the second start winning port 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 2). Has been. The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball (a ball is restricted) in the second start winning port 22a of the second start winning device 22, and a game ball can enter (the ball is Operates in the allowed (open) state. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The second start winning device 22 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the variable game can be given, and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls can be given. A payout condition is given.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning device 23 having a large winning port 23a through which a game ball can be inserted. The big prize device 23 is provided with a big prize opening door 23b that opens and closes the big prize opening 23a by the operation of the big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 2). The grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). To work. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The big winning device 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a. When the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are given.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23b is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big prize opening 23a is operated in the opened state, and the entry of the game ball is permitted by the operation. The For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player because a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given (by the establishment of a predetermined advantageous condition) when the jackpot is determined by internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  On the game board YB, a holding display device 13 is disposed separately from the special symbol display device 11 and the effect display device 16. The hold display device 13 as a hold display means indicates the number of variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the hold display device 13 has a variable game start condition established when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a, while the execution condition of the variable game is This indicates the number of variable games whose execution (start) has been suspended since they have not yet been established, so-called start-pending storage number (hereinafter, “pending storage number”).

  A normal symbol display device 15 is arranged on the game board YB. In this normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) using a normal symbol for deriving one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 15 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 15 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  An operating gate 25 is disposed on the game board YB. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for the usual game can be given. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second start winning port 22a). It is what is said. When the lottery result of the ordinary game is a normal hit and a game is awarded per ordinary figure, the opening / closing member 22b is opened and the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier to enter a game ball into the second start winning opening 22a by opening the opening / closing member 22b, and the player can easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball for the variable game. You can get a chance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be a gaming state advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement function is provided. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can give an entrance rate improvement state (variable state) advantageous to a player after the end of the big hit game. In the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the base drawing game for deriving the lottery result for the base drawing is shortened compared to when the entrance rate improvement state is not given (non-entry rate improvement state). . Further, in the increased entrance rate state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is higher than in the non-entry rate improvement state. In addition, in the improved entrance rate, when the lottery per standard drawing is won, the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on winning the lottery per general drawing is larger than in the non-entry rate improved state. become longer. In addition, during the entrance rate improvement state, the change time of the variable game may be shortened as compared to the non-entry rate improvement state. Often shortened.

  In this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given until a predetermined entrance rate improvement end condition is satisfied. The state in which the entrance rate is improved can be a game state in which the opening / closing member 22b operates in an advantageous manner for the player and the entrance rate to the second start winning opening 22a per unit time is more advantageous than the normal player. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state can be imparted even during the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is disposed below the effect display device 16, and the right side of the game board YB is more rolled when the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the second flow path Y. For this reason, in the non-entry rate improvement state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the first flow path X is caused to roll in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 21a. Tend to fire game balls. On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the second start winning port 22a, and the big winning port 23a are arranged in order from the top, and the second flow path Y is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the first flow path X. For this reason, in the state of increasing the rate of entry where game balls can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game balls enter the big winning opening 23a in the big hit game so that the game balls can enter the second start winning opening 22a. In order to enter the ball, the game ball tends to be fired so as to roll the second flow path Y.

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

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

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) is 164/65536 (about 1/399) in the non-probability change state that is not the probability change state, and 1010/65536 (about 1/65) in the probability change state. ) Are specified respectively. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is “14”. Each is defined. “9 balls” is the maximum number of balls that can be entered in one round game, and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening door 23b when there is no game ball of the maximum number of balls entered in one round game is “ "25 seconds" is defined respectively. “12” is defined as the number of round games in one big hit game.

  In the floating game, a probability variation state is given with a probability of 70% so as to correspond to the type of jackpot until the next jackpot game is awarded (hereinafter referred to as “until next time”) after the jackpot game is finished. Probability is not granted after the big hit game ends with a probability of%. In addition, when the probability change state is given, after the jackpot game is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next time, and when the probability change state is not given, the upper limit is “100 times” after the jackpot game is finished. As a result, the improved entrance rate is given.

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

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

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

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol) starts to fluctuate (variable game starts) to when the symbol is stopped and displayed (variable game ends). Is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect of the variation game (such as whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is displayed with a fixed stop. it can.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In the fluctuation pattern, after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, an outlier reach effect pattern that specifies an outlier reach effect that is finally set as a deviation is specified, and an outlier effect that is determined as a deviation without forming a reach There is an outlier variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern each define a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that a final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the disappointment without confirming the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed during the period from the formation of the reach symbol combination to the derivation of the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination in the decorative symbol variation game based on the ornament symbol of the effect display device 16. is there.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes as described above functions as an effect pattern determination unit and a game state control unit. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs in response to detection of a game ball entered into the first start winning port 21a or the second start winning port 22a by the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 in the hold determination. It is determined whether or not a detection signal to be input is input.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit storage number (in the present embodiment). “4”) is executed to determine whether or not there is a pending storage number. When the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a updates the value by adding “1” to the reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c. And remember. The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the updated hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories after the update. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a and the second start winning opening 22a), or the determination result of the hold memory number determination is negative In the case of (when the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the reserved memory number and determines whether the reserved memory number is larger than “0”. 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 determination result is affirmative (when the number of stored memories is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is set to a value indicating that the variation game is to be executed. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the variable game are not being executed, and when the number of reserved memories is larger than “0” (that is, when there is a variable game whose execution is held). The execution condition of the variable game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among random number values related to the variable game (used for the variable game), random number values related to the variable game that are executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition sequence (random numbers for hit determination, variable pattern distribution) Random number for use and special design distribution random number). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the variable game is acquired. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified reserved storage number, and changes the display content of the hold display device 13 so as to represent the reserved storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after the update.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value, The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

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

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command (a jackpot type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

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

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

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

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

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

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 31a).

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

  Then, when the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the large winning opening 23a to be closed, and closes the large winning opening 23a until a round interval time predetermined for each round game elapses. Maintain state. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When controlling the special winning opening 23 a to the open state, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the special winning opening 23 a to the effect control board 31. Further, when closing each of the big winning openings 23 a, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a closing command indicating closing of the big winning opening 23 a to the effect control board 31.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

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

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of imparting the entrance rate improvement state in the main operation number flag based on the type of jackpot (special symbol type). When the main operation number flag is decremented by “1” and becomes “0” every time the variable game is executed, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation number designation command for designating a value set in the main operation number flag to the effect control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

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

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

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

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the representation display device 16 to execute the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the decoration lamp LA, so as to execute an effect associated with the variation game (decorative symbol variation game) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The speaker SP is controlled. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

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

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the CPU 31a for effect control sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the sub-change flag and activates the sub-actual number flag value Set the number of times. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-operation count flag based on the value set in the main operation count flag specified by the operation count specification command. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the state of improving the entrance rate is given is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns that specify the variation time of the variation game are defined. These fluctuation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, the variation patterns HP11A, HP12A, HP11B shown in FIG. 3 and the variation patterns HP03A, HP04A shown in FIG. 5 are defined as variation patterns for deviation variation. Further, the fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern for deviation deviation in FIG. 3 and the fluctuation pattern HP05A shown in FIG. 5 are defined as the fluctuation pattern for deviation reach fluctuation. Further, all the variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 and the variation pattern HP06A shown in FIG. 5 are defined as variation patterns for the big hit variation.

  In addition, as variation patterns that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state, all variation patterns shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are all variation patterns shown in FIG. Each variation pattern is defined.

  The variation pattern HP12A that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP11A. The change pattern HP03A that can be selected in the improved entrance rate state is a change pattern that shortens the change time of the change pattern HP11A that can be selected in the non-entry rate improvement state. The change pattern HP04A that can be selected in the improved entrance rate state is a change pattern that further shortens the change time of the change patterns HP12A and HP03A. For this reason, the variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined in the case where the entering rate is improved, compared to the case where the entering rate is not improved.

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles can be executed during one fluctuation game. This variation cycle is a cycle in which the decorative symbol variation display is started once. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed once after the decorative symbol variation display is started. It is assumed that the fluctuation cycle of times. In addition, it is possible to indicate the jackpot expectation degree by the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game (the number of executions, the number of pseudo-continuations). In particular, the fluctuation cycle executed during one fluctuation game It is stipulated that as the number of times increases, the expectation of jackpot increases. For this reason, in a single variation game, the next variation cycle is continuously executed, so that the big hit expectation is increased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a variation pattern (indicated as simply “pseudo-continuous” in the figure) having a relatively long production time corresponding to one variation cycle but a relatively small upper limit number of variation cycles, and 1 A variation pattern (shown as “shortened pseudo-ream” in the figure) is defined in which the production time corresponding to the number of variation cycles is relatively short but the upper limit number of variation cycles is relatively large. Further, in the present embodiment, it is defined that the pseudo-continuous effect with a relatively long effect time has a higher jackpot expectation than the pseudo-continuous effect with a relatively short effect time.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the variation patterns in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game are variation patterns HP11A to HP16A, HP11B, HP13B to HP16B, and HP13C to HP16C. , HP11D, HP13D to HP16D, and HP03A to HP06A are defined. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the variation patterns in which two variation cycles are executed in one variation game include variation patterns HP23A, HP24A, HP26A, HP23B, HP24B, HP26B, HP24C, HP26C, HP23D, HP24D, and HP26D are defined. In addition, as a variation pattern in which three variation cycles are executed in one variation game, variation patterns HP35A, HP36A, HP35B, HP36B, HP35C, HP36C, HP35D, and HP36D are defined. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, variation patterns HP45C and HP45D are defined as variation patterns in which four variation cycles are executed in one variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, variation patterns HP53A, HP53B, HP53C, and HP53D are defined as variation patterns in which three variation cycles with short presentation times are executed in one variation game. . In addition, variation patterns HP54A, HP54B, HP54C, and HP54D are defined as variation patterns in which four variation cycles with short presentation times are executed in one variation game. In addition, variation patterns HP55A and HP55C are defined as variation patterns in which five variation cycles with short presentation times are executed in one variation game. In addition, a variation pattern HP56C is defined as a variation pattern in which six variation cycles with short presentation times are executed in one variation game.

  As described above, since a plurality of fluctuating cycles are executed in a single fluctuating game, it becomes an effect that a plurality of fluctuating games are executed in a pseudo manner. Generally referred to. In the present embodiment, each of a plurality of variable cycles executed in a single variable game corresponds to a special effect, and a pseudo-continuous effect itself in which the multiple special effects are executed corresponds to a specific effect. To do. In addition, a specific effect with a long effect time and a small number of executions corresponds to the first specific effect, and a special effect with a short effect time and a large number of executions corresponds to the second specific effect.

Next, an effect designation table stored in advance in the effect control ROM 31b will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the effect designation table is a table for specifying the effect designation data based on the variation pattern (effect pattern) designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. In the effect designation table, the variation pattern and the effect designation data are associated with each other. The effect designation data is data that can specify the type of effect to be executed, and as a result, the content of the effect to be executed and the effect time can be specified.

  In addition, in the effect control ROM 31b as the storage means, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of storage areas classified in chronological order corresponding to the progress of the effect for each variation pattern. Production designation data can be stored in each of the storage areas. In particular, in the present embodiment, the production control ROM 31b is assigned a common number of storage areas so that the same number of production designation data can be stored for each of all the variation patterns. Thus, by assigning a common number of storage areas that can store production designation data corresponding to each variation pattern, it is not necessary to consider the number of storage areas for each variation pattern at the time of design development. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, in the effect control ROM 31b, before the reach effect (indicated as “before reach” in the figure), after the normal reach effect (indicated as “after reach” in the figure), and after the development of the super reach effect (in the figure “ The storage area is allocated such as “after SR” (indicated in the figure as “after”). That is, a storage area corresponding to each variation pattern is allocated so that the time-series order can be specified according to the progress degree of the production.

  Specifically, as the storage area before the reach effect, first effect designation data that can specify the type of effect before the execution of the reach effect such as the normal reach effect or the super reach effect can be stored. As the storage area after the normal reach effect, second effect designation data that can specify the type of effect after the execution of the normal reach effect is started can be stored. As the storage area after the development of the super reach effect, third effect designation data that can specify the type of effect after the development of the super reach effect can be stored. As the storage area after the stop symbol combination is temporarily displayed, the fourth effect designation data that can specify the type of the effect after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as the symbol combination after the reach effect ends can be stored. is there.

  In addition, in the effect control ROM 31b, invalid designation data indicating that an effect is not executed can be stored in each storage area corresponding to the variation pattern, in addition to the effect specifying data specifying the type of effect to be executed. In particular, the invalid designation data can be stored not only in the final storage area in the time series of the progress of the production but also in storage areas other than the final storage area. By making it possible to store such invalid designation data, it is possible to reduce complications such as reducing the common number of storage areas during design development and changing the correspondence with the time series indicating the degree of progress of production. it can.

  As a specific example, the first effect designation data is stored in the variation pattern HP11A in which the reach effect is not executed, but invalid designation data is stored in the second to fourth effect designation data. In addition, the first to third effect designation data is stored in the variation pattern HP14A in which the normal reach effect is executed and further developed into the super reach 1 effect (indicated as “SR1” in the drawing), and the effect is not executed after the reach effect. However, invalid designation data is stored in the fourth effect designation data. In addition, the normal reach effect is not executed, but develops into the super reach 3 effect (shown as “SR3” in the drawing), and the variation pattern HP16B in which the effect is executed after the reach effect is shown in the first, third, and fourth. Although production designation data is stored, invalid designation data is stored in the second production designation data.

  When the production designation data corresponding to the variation pattern is specified, the production time designation table shown in FIG. 6 is referred to and the production time corresponding to the production designation data is identified. With respect to a variation pattern in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game, one production content and one production time in the production content can be specified for one production designation data. In addition, with respect to a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed in one variation game, except for the first effect designation data, one effect content and 1 in the effect content for one effect designation data. One production time can be specified. On the other hand, with respect to a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are repeatedly executed in one variation game, a plurality of variation cycles (a plurality of effect contents) and the plurality of variations are performed for one first effect designation data. It is possible to specify a plurality of performance times in which a variable cycle is executed.

Here, the effect time designation table stored in advance in the effect control ROM 31b will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, the effect time designation table is a table for specifying the effect time based on the specified effect designation data. In the effect time specification table, effect specification data and effect time data indicating the effect time are associated with each other.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), a table in which one piece of presentation time data is stored so as to correspond to one piece of presentation designation data, and one piece of presentation designation data as shown in FIG. 6 (b). A table in which a plurality of pieces of presentation time data are stored in chronological order is stored in the presentation control ROM 31b as a presentation time designation table.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, one piece of effect time data indicating the effect time t01 is stored so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the normal variation. One effect time data indicating the effect time t02 is stored so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the shortening variation. One effect time data indicating the effect time t03 is stored so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the temper. One effect time data indicating the effect time t04 is stored so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the chance. One piece of effect time data indicating the effect time t05 is stored so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the quasi-continuous 2 Tempe. One effect time data indicating the effect time t05 is stored so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the pseudo-double 2 chance.

  The effect designation data indicating these normal fluctuation, shortening fluctuation, tempe, chance, quasi-continuous 2 tempai, and quasi-continuous 2 chance are production designation data for specifying one production time. Note that the production designation data indicating the pseudo-series 2 tempai and the pseudo-series 2 chance is data stored as the first production designation data when two variation cycles are executed in one variation game. Production time designation data for specifying the production time from the start of the execution of the second fluctuation cycle to the end of the execution of the two fluctuation cycles is stored.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, two effect time data indicating the effect times t11 and t12 of each variable cycle are provided so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the pseudo-continuous 2 tempei and the pseudo-ream 2 chance. Stored in chronological order. Three effect time data indicating the effect times t11 to t13 of each variation cycle are stored in chronological order so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the quasi-ream 3 template and the quasi-ream 3 chance. Four production time data indicating the production times t11 to t14 of each variation cycle are stored in chronological order so as to correspond to the production designation data indicating the quasi-continuous 4 templates.

  Further, three effect time data indicating the effect times t21 to t23 of each variation cycle are stored in chronological order so as to correspond to the effect specifying data indicating the shortened pseudo-continuation 3. Four effect time data indicating the effect times t21 to t24 of each variation cycle are stored in chronological order so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the shortened pseudo sequence 4. Five effect time data indicating effect times t21 to t25 of each variation cycle are stored in chronological order so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the shortened pseudo-ream 5. Six effect time data indicating effect times t21 to t26 of each variation cycle are stored in chronological order so as to correspond to the effect designation data indicating the shortened pseudo sequence 6.

  Such production designation data includes the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle and the fluctuation cycle with a long production time or a short production time when a plurality of fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game. This is data that can specify whether or not the production time of the fluctuation cycle. In addition, as the production time of the fluctuation cycle having a long production time, the same production time is defined corresponding to the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle, such as t11 to t14. Even for the production time of the fluctuation cycle with a short production time, the same production time is defined corresponding to the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle, such as t21 to t26.

  That is, effect designating data for specifying four effect times, which is a common number, is stored so as to correspond to a variation pattern in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game. On the other hand, for the variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed in one variation game, in addition to the four production times that are the common number, production designation data for specifying a predetermined number of production times corresponds To be remembered.

  In this way, not only the common number of production times can be specified, but also the production designation data that can specify the predetermined number of production times in addition to the common number of production times can be stored. Can be controlled without changing the number of storage areas that can be stored in accordance with the variation pattern, and complexity during design development can be suppressed. In particular, when a specific effect that repeatedly executes a special effect a predetermined number of times is executed, an effect time table that specifies an effect time can be shared (shared) for each variation pattern. Can be reduced, and complexity during design and development can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, a variation pattern in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game is a special variation pattern (special effect pattern), and a plurality of variation cycles are performed in one variation game. The variation pattern corresponds to a special variation pattern (special effect pattern). Further, the production designation data that can specify a plurality of production contents and a plurality of production times corresponds to the special production designation data. Further, the effect specification data indicating that a plurality of change cycles are executed in one change game and the effect time specification table corresponding to the effect time of each change cycle correspond to the special effect time table. In addition, the production designation data indicating the fluctuation cycle having a long production time and the production time designation table corresponding to the production time of each fluctuation cycle correspond to the first special production time table, and the production designation indicating the fluctuation cycle having a short production time. The effect time designation table corresponding to the data and the effect time of each variation cycle corresponds to the second special effect time table.

  The effect control CPU 31a identifies the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command when the variation pattern designation command is input. Then, the production control CPU 31a refers to the production designation table stored in the production control ROM 31b, and identifies production designation data defined in chronological order corresponding to the variation pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect time designation table stored in the effect control ROM 31b, and specifies the effect time corresponding to the effect designation data based on the effect designation data. Then, the production control CPU 31a starts the production with the production content indicating the production designation data at the timing corresponding to the designated production time, and ends the execution of the production when the designated production time elapses. Take control.

  In particular, when the CPU 31a for effect control specifies a special variation pattern for executing a plurality of variation cycles in one variation game, it identifies the special effect designation data as the first effect designation data. Then, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the number of executions of the change cycle (a plurality of effect contents) and a plurality of effect times corresponding to the plurality of change cycles based on the special effect designation data. Subsequently, the production control CPU 31a starts the production with the production content indicating the production designation data at the timing corresponding to the specified production time, and ends the execution of the production when the specified production time elapses. Take control. As a result, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to execute one or a plurality of variation cycles in one variation game.

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, a specific example of the execution mode of the production based on the production designation data will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP11A is input at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect specification table in the effect control ROM 31b. The effect designation data corresponding to the variation pattern HP11A is read out. As shown in FIG. 3, the change pattern HP11A corresponds to the effect designation data indicating the normal fluctuation as the first effect designation data, and the invalid designation data as the other effect designation data. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, the effect control CPU 31a reads the effect time t01 corresponding to the effect designation data indicating the normal variation in time series with reference to the effect time designation table of the effect control ROM 31b.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7A, the effect control CPU 31a starts the execution of the effect indicating the normal variation and starts measuring the effect time t01. Then, when the production time t01 elapses at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, the production control CPU 31a finishes the execution of the production showing the normal fluctuation, and one fluctuation game is finished.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7B, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP14A is input at the timing indicated by reference numeral T20, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect specification table in the effect control ROM 31b. The effect designation data corresponding to the variation pattern HP14A is read.

  As shown in FIG. 3, production designation data indicating a template is associated with the variation pattern HP14A as the first production designation data. Also, in the variation pattern HP14A, the production designation data indicating NR development (normal reach development) as the second production designation data, and the super reach 1 production (shown as “SR1” in the drawing) as the third production designation data. The designation data corresponds to invalid designation data as the fourth effect designation data, respectively.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect time designation table of the effect control ROM 31b, and in time-sequential order, the effect designation data indicating the temper, the effect designation data indicating the NR development, The effect time corresponding to the effect designation data indicating the super reach 1 effect is read.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7B, the effect control CPU 31a starts the execution of the effect indicating the template and starts measuring the effect time t03 corresponding to the template. Then, when the production time t03 corresponding to the template has elapsed at the timing indicated by the symbol T21, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the template.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts the execution of the effect indicating the NR development and starts measuring the effect time corresponding to the NR development. Then, when the production time corresponding to the NR development elapses at the timing indicated by the symbol T22, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the NR development.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts the execution of the effect indicating the super reach 1 effect and starts measuring the effect time corresponding to the super reach 1 effect. Then, when the production time corresponding to the Super Reach 1 production elapses at the timing indicated by T23, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the Super Reach 1 production, and one variation game is finished.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7C, when a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP16B is input at the timing indicated by reference numeral T30, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect specification table in the effect control ROM 31b. The effect designation data corresponding to the variation pattern HP16B is read.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern HP16B includes production designation data indicating a chance as first production designation data, invalid designation data as second production designation data, and super reach 3 production as third production designation data (FIG. 3). The production designation data indicating “SR3” in the middle corresponds to the production designation data indicating the revival as the fourth production designation data.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, the production control CPU 31a refers to the production time designation table in the production control ROM 31b, and produces production designation data indicating the chance and production designation indicating the super reach 3 production in chronological order. The data and the production time corresponding to the production designation data indicating the revival are read.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7C, the effect control CPU 31a starts executing the effect indicating the chance and starts measuring the effect time t04 corresponding to the chance. Then, when the production time t04 corresponding to the chance elapses at the timing indicated by the symbol T31, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the chance.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts the execution of the effect indicating the super reach 3 effect and starts measuring the effect time corresponding to the super reach 3 effect. Then, when the production time corresponding to the super reach 3 production elapses at the timing indicated by the symbol T32, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the super reach 3 production.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts executing the effect indicating the revival and starts measuring the effect time corresponding to the revival. Then, when the production time corresponding to the revival elapses at the timing indicated by the symbol T33, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the revival, and one variation game is completed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP35A is input at the timing indicated by reference numeral T40, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect specification table in the effect control ROM 31b. The effect designation data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern HP35A is read.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect designating data indicating the quasi-ream 3 template is associated with the variation pattern HP35A as the first effect designating data. In addition, in the variation pattern HP35A, production designation data indicating NR development as second production designation data, production designation data indicating super reach 2 production (shown as “SR2” in the drawing) as third production designation data, Invalid designation data corresponds to the fourth effect designation data.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the production control CPU 31a refers to the production time designation table in the production control ROM 31b, and produces production designation data indicating pseudo-triple 3 templates, production designation data indicating NR development, in chronological order, The effect time corresponding to the effect designation data indicating the super reach 2 effect is read. In particular, as shown in FIG. 6B, the production control CPU 31a refers to the production time designation table of the production control ROM 31b, and the production time corresponding to the production designation data indicating the quasi-continuous 3 temper is a variable cycle. The three production times t11 to t13, which are the production times, are read out.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7D, the effect control CPU 31a starts executing the effect indicating the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo-ream 3 template (shown as “pseudo-ream 1” in the figure). The measurement of the production time t11 corresponding to the first fluctuation cycle is started. Then, when the effect time t11 corresponding to the first fluctuation cycle has elapsed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T41, the effect control CPU 31a ends the execution of the effect indicating the first fluctuation cycle.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31a for effect control starts to execute the effect indicating the second variation cycle (indicated as “pseudo ream 2” in the figure) and measures the effect time t12 corresponding to the second variation cycle. Start. Then, when the effect time t12 corresponding to the second fluctuation cycle has elapsed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T42, the effect control CPU 31a ends the execution of the effect indicating the second fluctuation cycle.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31a for effect control starts to execute the effect indicating the third variation cycle (indicated as “pseudo-run 3” in the drawing) and measures the effect time t13 corresponding to the third variation cycle. Start. Then, when the effect time t13 corresponding to the third fluctuation cycle has elapsed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T43, the effect control CPU 31a ends the execution of the effect indicating the third fluctuation cycle.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts the execution of the effect indicating the NR development and starts measuring the effect time corresponding to the NR development. Then, when the production time corresponding to the NR development elapses at the timing indicated by the symbol T44, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the NR development.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts the execution of the effect indicating the super reach 2 effect and starts measuring the effect time corresponding to the super reach 2 effect. Then, when the production time corresponding to the Super Reach 2 production elapses at the timing indicated by T45, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the Super Reach 2 production, and one fluctuation game is completed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), when a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern HP55A is input at the timing indicated by reference numeral T50, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect specification table in the effect control ROM 31b. The effect designation data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern HP55A is read.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the variation pattern HP55A, the production designation data indicating the shortened pseudo-continuous 5 as the first production designation data, the production designation data indicating the shortened development as the second production designation data, and the third production designation data. Production designation data indicating Super Reach 2 production (shown as “SR2” in the figure), and invalid designation data as fourth production designation data.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 31 a refers to the effect time designation table of the effect control ROM 31 b, in order of time series, the effect designation data indicating the shortened pseudo-ream 5, the effect designation data indicating the shortened development, The effect time corresponding to the effect designation data indicating the super reach 2 effect is read. In particular, as shown in FIG. 6B, the production control CPU 31a refers to the production time designation table of the production control ROM 31b, and the production time corresponding to the production designation data indicating the shortened pseudo-continuation 5 is a variable cycle. The five production times t21 to t25, which are the production times, are read out.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), the effect control CPU 31 a starts the execution of the effect (shown as “short 1” in the drawing) indicating the first fluctuation cycle in the shortened pseudo-continuation 5, The measurement of the production time t21 corresponding to the first fluctuation cycle is started. Then, when the effect time t21 corresponding to the first fluctuation cycle has elapsed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T51, the effect control CPU 31a ends the execution of the effect indicating the first fluctuation cycle.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts to execute the effect indicating the second variation cycle (indicated as “short 2” in the drawing) and starts measuring the effect time t22 corresponding to the second variation cycle. To do. Then, when the effect time t22 corresponding to the second fluctuation cycle has elapsed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T52, the effect control CPU 31a ends the execution of the effect indicating the second fluctuation cycle.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts to execute the effect indicating the third variation cycle (indicated as “short 3” in the drawing) and starts measuring the effect time t23 corresponding to the third variation cycle. To do. Then, when the effect time t23 corresponding to the third fluctuation cycle has elapsed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T53, the effect control CPU 31a ends the execution of the effect indicating the third fluctuation cycle.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts to execute the effect indicating the fourth variation cycle (indicated as “short 4” in the drawing) and starts measuring the effect time t24 corresponding to the fourth variation cycle. To do. Then, when the effect time t24 corresponding to the fourth variation cycle has elapsed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T54, the effect control CPU 31a ends the execution of the effect indicating the fourth variation cycle.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts to execute the effect indicating the fifth variation cycle (indicated as “short 5” in the drawing) and starts measuring the effect time t25 corresponding to the fifth variation cycle. To do. Then, when the effect time t25 corresponding to the fifth fluctuation cycle has elapsed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T55, the effect control CPU 31a ends the execution of the effect indicating the fifth fluctuation cycle.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts the execution of the effect indicating the shortened development and starts measuring the effect time corresponding to the shortened development. Then, when the production time corresponding to the shortened development elapses at the timing indicated by reference numeral T56, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the shortened development.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a starts the execution of the effect indicating the super reach 2 effect and starts measuring the effect time corresponding to the super reach 2 effect. Then, when the production time corresponding to the Super Reach 2 production elapses at the timing indicated by T57, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the production showing the Super Reach 2 production, and one fluctuation game is completed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A storage area capable of storing effect designation data for specifying the effect time is assigned so as to correspond to each of a plurality of types of variation patterns. Further, all of the plurality of types of variation patterns are assigned a common number. For this reason, all of the multiple types of variation patterns have a common number of storage areas in which the production designation data can be stored, and the production designation data can be stored without being conscious of the number of storage areas corresponding to the types of variation patterns. Complexity in development and the like can be suppressed.

  (2) A storage area capable of storing a predetermined number of effect designation data for specifying the effect time is allocated so as to correspond to each of a plurality of types of variation patterns. Further, invalid designation data indicating that no production is executed can be stored as production designation data. For this reason, invalid designation data is stored in a storage area capable of storing presentation designation data corresponding to each of a plurality of types of variation patterns, and valid presentation designation data is stored in a storage area in which invalid designation data is stored in advance. By doing so, the number of effective production designation data can be increased or decreased, and complexity in design development and the like can be suppressed.

  (3) Storage areas classified in chronological order corresponding to the progress degree of the production are assigned to each of the plurality of types of variation patterns, and the chronological order classification corresponding to the progress degree of the production is performed from the storage area itself. It becomes possible to specify, and complexity in design and development can be suppressed.

  (4) Among the storage areas classified in chronological order corresponding to the progress degree of the production, invalid designation data can be stored in a storage area where the progress degree of the production is not final, and the chronological order in the storage area itself There is no need to change the classification, and complexity in design development and the like can be suppressed.

  (5) The plurality of types of special variation patterns constituting at least a part of the plurality of types of variation patterns are allocated so that the storage area is a common number. For this reason, a common number of storage areas that can store presentation designation data in each of a plurality of types of special variation patterns among a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the production can be performed without being aware of the number of storage areas according to the types of variation patterns. Designated data can be stored, and complexity in design and development can be suppressed.

  (6) Further, each of the plural types of special variation patterns is stored so as to correspond to the production designation data for specifying the common production time. On the other hand, each of a plurality of types of special variation patterns different from the special variation pattern is stored such that in addition to the common number of production times, production designation data for specifying a predetermined number of production times corresponds. Has been. For this reason, while providing a situation in which a common number of performance times can be specified in each of the special variation patterns, in addition to the common number of performance times in each of the special variation patterns different from the special variation pattern, a predetermined number It is possible to provide a situation in which the production time can be specified, and to suppress complexity in design development and the like.

  (7) Each of the multiple types of special variation patterns and each of the multiple types of special variation patterns has a common number of storage areas in which the production designation data can be stored, and is conscious of the number of storage areas corresponding to the types of variation patterns. The production designation data can be stored without doing so, and complexity in design development and the like can be suppressed.

  (8) For the fluctuating cycle, a pseudo-continuous effect (first specific effect) with a long presentation time and a small number of executions and a shortened pseudo-continuous effect with a short presentation time and a large number of executions can be executed. In this way, a production time designation table is stored. For this reason, even if the production time and the number of executions for the variation cycle are different, the storage area in which the production designation data can be stored in each of the plurality of types of special variation patterns becomes a common number, and the variation pattern depends on the type of variation pattern. Production designation data can be stored without being conscious of the number of storage areas, and complexity in design and development can be suppressed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, the storage areas in which the production designation data can be stored are assigned to all the plurality of variation patterns so as to have a common number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the second embodiment, there is a common number of storage areas in which effect designation data can be stored for each of a plurality of types of specific variation patterns (specific effect patterns) constituting at least a part of a plurality of types of variation patterns. May be assigned.

  Specifically, the effect designation table shown in FIG. 8 is stored in the effect control ROM 31b instead of the effect designation table shown in FIG. In the effect designation table shown in FIG. 8, effect designation data is stored so as to correspond to the variation patterns that can be selected in the improved entrance rate state. Further, the variation pattern that can be selected in the improved entrance rate state has a shorter variation time than the change pattern that can be selected in the non-entry rate improvement state, and can store two effect designation data.

  As described above, two effect designation data can be stored in the variation pattern that can be selected in the improved entry rate state, while four effect designations can be stored in the variation pattern that can be selected in the non-entry rate improvement state. Data can be stored. Thus, as the specific variation pattern, a variation pattern determined in the improved entrance rate state or a change pattern determined in the improved non-entry rate state is configured. Further, in the present embodiment, a gaming state such as an increased entrance rate state or a non-entry rate improved state corresponds to a specific gaming state.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (8) in the first embodiment.
(9) A plurality of types of specific variation patterns constituting at least a part of a plurality of types of effect patterns are allocated so that the storage area is a common number. For this reason, there is a common number of storage areas that can store presentation designation data in each of a plurality of types of specific variation patterns among a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the production is performed without being aware of the number of storage areas corresponding to the types of variation patterns. Designated data can be stored, and complexity in design and development can be suppressed.

  (10) The plurality of types of specific variation patterns are composed of a plurality of types of variation patterns in a specific game state such as an increased entrance rate state and a non-entry rate improved state. For this reason, the number of storage areas in which the production designation data can be stored in each of a plurality of types of specific variation patterns according to being controlled in a specific gaming state is the common number, and the number of storage regions corresponding to the types of variation patterns is Production designation data can be stored without being conscious, and complexity in design development and the like can be suppressed.

  (11) In particular, the gaming state here is a state in which the change rate of the variable game is relatively short, or a state where the change rate of the variable game is relatively long, or a non-entry rate improvement state in which the change time is relatively long. For this reason, the number of storage areas in which the production designation data can be stored in each of a plurality of types of specific variation patterns according to the variation time of the variation game is a common number, and without being aware of the number of storage regions according to the types of variation patterns. Production designation data can be stored, and complexity in design and development can be suppressed.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the specific variation pattern is defined in each of the case where the entrance rate is improved and the case where the state is not improved, but not limited to this, for example, in the case where the entrance rate is improved The specific variation pattern may be defined by either one of the cases or the non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, for example, the specific variation pattern may be defined depending on whether or not a probability variation state is given. Further, for example, whether a specific variation pattern is defined may be defined by whether one variation cycle or a plurality of variation cycles are performed in one variation game.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, common performance time data is defined by the production designation data indicating the quasi-continuous 2 tempai and the production designation data indicating the quasi-continuous 2 chance. The production time data corresponding to the production designation data indicating either one does not need to be defined, and the storage capacity can be reduced. Further, for example, if the production time data corresponding to the production designation data indicating the quasi-continuous 4 tempei and the shortened quasi-continuous 6 is defined, the quasi-continuous 2 tempai, the quasi-continuous 2 chance, the quasi-continuous 3 tempei, and the quasi-continuous 3 chance. The effect time data corresponding to the effect designation data indicating the shortened pseudo sequence 3, the shortened pseudo sequence 4, and the shortened pseudo sequence 5 may not be defined. Further, for example, the production time corresponding to the number of fluctuation cycles may be made different, or the production time may be made different using production designation data indicating the pseudo-continuous 2 tempai and the pseudo-continuous 2 chance.

  -In the said embodiment, as shown in FIG.6 (b) taking the pseudo | simulation 2 Tempe as an example, if several production time is prescribed | regulated corresponding to one production designation | designated data, to Fig.6 (a) As shown, one presentation time corresponding to one presentation designation data may not be specified. Further, for example, if the overall production time corresponding to one production designation data is defined, the last production time in the time series order among the plurality of production times corresponding to one production designation data is defined. It does not have to be.

  In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect with a relatively long presentation time and a relatively small number of executions, and a pseudo-continuous effect (shortened pseudo-continuous effect) with a relatively short presentation time and a relatively large number of executions Both of them can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, either one of them may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a special variation pattern in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game and a special variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are performed in one variation game are produced. The storage areas themselves that can store the designated data may be allocated so as not to have a common number. In other words, the storage area in which the production designation data can be stored is allocated so as to be the common number for all of the plural types of variation patterns. A storage area may be allocated so that

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed in one variation game is a special variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a variation pattern in which a stage effect (so-called “step-up effect”) in which a plurality of stage effects can be executed in one variation game regardless of the start of the variation of the decorative pattern may be a special variation pattern. . That is, it is preferable that a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed in a single variation game is executed as a special variation pattern, and such a variation pattern is not employed as a special variation pattern. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, a predetermined number of effect designation data indicating the type of effect to be executed is stored so as to correspond to one variation pattern, and a predetermined number of effect time specification data indicating the effect time of the effect to be executed is Although it is stored so as to correspond to one piece of production designation data and the production time of the production corresponding to one variation pattern can be specified, this is not restrictive. For example, even if the effect designation data including the function in the effect time designation data is adopted, and a predetermined number of effect designation data indicating the time of the effect to be executed is stored directly so as to correspond to one variation pattern Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, before the reach, after the normal reach, after the development of the super reach, or after the temporary display of the off symbol combination, any of them may not be defined. Further, for example, another element may be defined, and it is preferable if the time-series order can be specified according to the progress degree of the production.

  In the above embodiment, two or four effect designation data are stored so as to correspond to one variation pattern, but not limited to this, for example, one, three, five or more effect designation data May be stored.

  In the above embodiment, a storage area capable of storing a predetermined number of presentation designation data is assigned so as to correspond to one variation pattern, but these storage areas are assigned to continuous addresses or addresses that are not continuous. It does not matter whether it is assigned. That is, it is only necessary that the correspondence between one variation pattern and a predetermined number of effect designation data can be specified.

  In the above embodiment, the effect designation data is stored so as to correspond to the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 30a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect control data is determined by the effect control CPU 31a based on the variation pattern. Production designation data may be stored so as to correspond to the sub variation pattern. In other words, it is only necessary to store the effect designation data so as to correspond to the effect pattern of the effect including the variation pattern and the sub variation pattern. Even if the main control CPU 30a is employed as the effect pattern determining means, the effect control CPU 31a is It may be adopted. Further, for example, such an effect pattern itself may be stored in the main control ROM 30b or in the effect control ROM 31b, and in the effect control ROM 31b readable by the effect control CPU 31a for executing the effect, It is only necessary to store a table in which the production pattern and the production designation data are associated with each other.

In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of effect display devices that display effect images may be provided.
In the above-described embodiment, the effect display device 16 capable of displaying the effect image performs an effect corresponding to the effect designation data. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the speaker SP that outputs sound, the decorative lamp that emits light An effect may be executed by LA, a movable effect member that can be displaced, a vibrating member that vibrates, or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, winning the jackpot lottery is an advantageous condition, and the jackpot game is equivalent to an advantageous state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the probability variation state may be the advantageous state, on the condition that winning the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given is advantageous. Further, for example, the winning rate improvement state may be an advantageous state on the condition that the winning of the jackpot to which the increasing entrance rate state is given is an advantageous condition. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the regular game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure is increased, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 22b is increased, and the fluctuation due to the special symbol It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the game variation time.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a probability variation passing area is provided in the big winning device 23, and a probability variation state is given after the big hit game is ended by the game ball passing through the probability variation passing area. Good. Further, for example, in the special winning device 23, there is provided a distribution means for allocating whether or not the game ball can pass through the probability variation passing area, so that the game ball can pass through the probability variation passing area in a specific round game. The distribution means may be controlled. In addition, for example, depending on the type of big hit, the special winning opening door 23b is opened or the large winning opening 23a has one or more balls so that one game ball does not enter the special winning opening 23a. Whether or not to give a probability change state may be controlled by controlling whether or not the big winning opening door 23b is opened to the extent that a game ball can enter. Further, for example, a plurality of large winning devices may be provided, and a probability variation passing area may be provided on one side and a probability variation passing area may not be provided on the other side. Further, for example, an upper limit number of times may be provided for the provision of the probability variation state. Further, for example, the type of jackpot and the type of jackpot game can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. Further, an effect control means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. In this way, when the effect control means for executing the effect based on the effect designation data controls the effect execution means via another control means, the control signal is subjected to another control at a timing based on the specified effect time. Control to output to the means is performed.

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

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

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

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player occurs when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol, an effect execution means for executing an effect, In the symbol variation game, an effect pattern determining unit that determines any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns, and a control for causing the effect executing unit to execute an effect based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining unit. A storage means assigned so that a storage area capable of storing a predetermined number of effect designation data for specifying the effect time of the effect by the effect executing means and the effect executing means corresponds to each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. And the storage means has, as the effect designation data, an invalid finger indicating that the effect by the effect executing means is not executed. Wherein the data can be stored.

  (B) an effect executing means for executing an effect in a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player is caused when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol; In the symbol variation game, an effect pattern determining unit that determines any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns, and a control for causing the effect executing unit to execute an effect based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining unit. A storage means assigned so that a storage area capable of storing a predetermined number of effect designation data for specifying the effect time of the effect by the effect executing means and the effect executing means corresponds to each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. The storage area is allocated to the storage means so as to be a common number in all of the plurality of types of effect patterns. It is characterized in.

  (C) an effect executing means for executing an effect in a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player occurs when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol; In the symbol variation game, an effect pattern determining unit that determines any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns, and a control for causing the effect executing unit to execute an effect based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining unit. A storage means assigned so that a storage area capable of storing a predetermined number of effect designation data for specifying the effect time of the effect by the effect executing means and the effect executing means corresponds to each of the plurality of types of effect patterns. And the storage means stores a plurality of types of special effect patterns constituting at least a part of the plurality of types of effect patterns. The storage areas are allocated so as to have a common number in each, and each of the plural types of special effect patterns is stored so as to correspond to effect designation data for specifying a common number of effect times, In addition to the common number of production times corresponding to the special production pattern, production designation data for specifying a predetermined number of production times corresponds to each of the multiple types of special production patterns different from the multiple types of special production patterns. It is memorize | stored so that it may do.

  (D) The production designation data specifies first production designation data for identifying production time before execution of reach production by the production execution means, and production time after execution of reach production by the production execution means. Second production designation data for performing, third production designation data for identifying production time after development of reach production by the production execution means, and production time after completion of reach production by the production execution means 4th production designation data for performing is included.

  (E) The effect control means specifies the effect time in the effect designation data based on the effect designation data stored so as to correspond to the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means, and sets the effect time Control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute an effect at a timing based on the timing.

  SOL1 ... Large winning opening solenoid, SOL2 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... 1 count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, YB ... Game board, 11 ... Special symbol display Device (symbol display means), 16 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 21 ... first start winning device (starting means), 21a ... first start winning port, 22 ... second start winning device (starting means), 22a ... second start winning opening, 22b ... opening / closing member, 23 ... large winning device, 25 ... operating gate, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (effect pattern determining means, game state control means), 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c: Main control RAM, 31: Production control board, 31a: Production control CPU (production control means), 31b: Production control ROM (storage means), 31c: Production Control for RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player occurs when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in a symbol variation game performed by changing a symbol,
Production execution means for performing production,
In the symbol variation game, an effect pattern determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns;
Effect control means for performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute an effect based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means;
Storage means allocated so that a storage area capable of storing a predetermined number of production designation data for specifying the production time of the production by the production execution means corresponds to each of the plurality of types of production patterns;
A gaming machine capable of storing invalid designation data indicating that the production by the production execution unit is not executed as the production designation data in the storage unit.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage area is classified in chronological order corresponding to the progress degree of the production by the production execution means.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the invalid designation data can be stored in a storage area of the storage area where the progress degree of the presentation is not final.