JP2005152269A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a simulation program capable of efficiently utilizing a storage capacity for storing sound data and enhancing the amusement of a player. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine (10) selects two or more pieces of performance sound data corresponding to a plurality of performance sounds to be generated in a prescribed order from the two or more pieces of performance sound data corresponding to the variation pattern of identification information and stores sound volume information for changing the sound volume of the performance sound to be generated on the basis of the selected performance sound data for the respective performance sound data. The machine (10) decides the sound volume of the performance sound for each sound performance data, and changes the sound volume information. At the time of performing control for generating the performance sound at the time of prescribed variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the identification information, the machine (10) performs control for generating the plurality of performance sounds based on the selected two or more pieces of the performance sound data in the prescribed order by the sound volume based on the changed sound volume information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly to a gaming machine and a simulation program for performing variable display of identification information and accompanying sound effect control.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a slot gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine, when it is satisfied that the gaming ball has won a winning opening provided in the gaming area where the gaming ball can roll, the display area of the variable display device Variable display control means is provided for controlling the display of the identification information in a variable manner and for controlling the display of the identification information on which the variable display is performed, and the identification information thus derived is displayed in a predetermined combination (specific display mode). ), A game state in which the player enters a specific game state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player is provided.

  In this kind of ball game machine, in order to give a sense of expectation to shift to a specific gaming state, various kinds of reach effects, notice effects, etc. are made using images, sounds, and lamps before the identification information is derived and displayed. A game machine in which a variety of performances are performed is common.

In this regard, when the variation pattern of the identification information becomes reach, a ball game machine has been proposed in which the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed so that the reach is reached and the volume of the production sound is changed. Yes. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that may perform silencing control of a production sound, and can perform an unexpected announcement production rich in surprise and improve the interest.
JP 2002-126274 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the silencing control is performed only at a predetermined timing, so that the interest for the game does not last forever and does not lead to a dramatic improvement in the interest. In addition, when increasing the timing at which the silencing control is performed, the silencing timing must be stored in advance for each performance pattern, so the number of sound performance patterns increases, and the storage capacity for storing sound data is enormous. There is a risk of becoming. On the other hand, if the mute control is executed at completely random timing in order to reduce the storage capacity of the sound data, the timing of the mute of the production sound in the progress of the game is unlikely to be good, and there is a risk of reducing the interest of the game there were.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and efficiently utilizes the storage capacity for storing sound data, and improves the interest by controlling the volume of the effect sound during the variable display of the identification information. It is an object to provide a gaming machine and a simulation program that can be achieved.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Variable display means for variably displaying identification information in a predetermined variation pattern on condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area, and sound generation means for generating a production sound related to the game And a sound generation control means for controlling the sound generation means to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound at a predetermined volume according to the predetermined variation pattern, In order to generate the predetermined variable display effect sound according to the predetermined variation pattern, the effect sound data storage means for storing a plurality of effect sound data for generating the variable display effect sound Effect sound selection means for selecting a plurality of effect sound data respectively corresponding to a plurality of effect sounds generated in a predetermined order from the plurality of effect sound data stored in the effect sound data storage means, and the effect sound selection Volume information storage means for storing volume information for changing the volume of the effect sound generated based on the selected effect sound data for each effect sound data selected by the stage, and the effect sound selection means Volume information changing means capable of changing the volume information stored in the volume information storage means for each selected effect sound data, wherein the sound generation control means is a predetermined variable display according to the predetermined variation pattern. When performing the control for generating the time effect sound, the plurality of effect sounds based on the plurality of effect sound data selected by the effect sound selecting means are based on the volume information changed by the volume information changing means in a predetermined order. A gaming machine having a function of performing control to be generated at a sound volume.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area, the result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means is a specific display mode. A specific game state determination unit that determines whether or not the volume information is changed, and the volume information change unit stores, for each effect sound data selected by the effect sound selection unit, volume information stored in the volume information storage unit. The volume information changing means has a function of executing a change with a predetermined probability, and the specific gaming state determining means determines that the result of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means is a specific display mode. When the sound volume information is changed by the above, a change probability improving means is provided for performing control to improve the predetermined probability until the identification information is derived and displayed. Game machine to be.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the sound generation control unit performs control to change the volume of the effect sound based on the effect sound data, thereby performing the effect sound based on the effect sound data. A gaming machine having a function of silencing.

  (4) A variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the identification information with a predetermined variation pattern on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting region provided in the game region, and the predetermined variation pattern. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a sound generation control process for performing a control for generating a predetermined variable display effect sound and performing a control for generating a game-related effect sound, and is variable according to the predetermined variation pattern An effect sound selection process for selecting a plurality of effect sound data respectively corresponding to a plurality of effect sounds generated in a predetermined order from a plurality of effect sound data to generate a display effect sound, and the effect sound selection process In the volume information changing process capable of changing the volume information and the sound generation control process for each effect sound data selected in step, the predetermined fluctuation pattern When performing control to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound according to the sound information change process, a plurality of effect sounds based on the plurality of effect sound data selected in the effect sound selection process are changed in a predetermined order. The simulation program which makes a computer perform the process which performs the control generated with the sound volume based on the sound volume information performed.

  According to the invention described in (1) or (4), a predetermined variable corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern is generated by generating selected effect sound data in a predetermined order with a volume changed based on the volume information. Since the production sound at the time of display is generated, by storing the volume information, the production sound data for performing the volume change control is determined, and can be used as production sound data according to other variation patterns. Without storing unnecessary performance sound data, it is possible to efficiently utilize the storage capacity and improve the interest. Also, for example, when the production sound data is stored as a good delimiter, the volume change control is performed for each production sound data, so the production sound volume can be changed more naturally. , Improvement of interest, endurance of interest.

  According to the invention of (2), when it is determined that the result of the variable display of the identification information is in the specific gaming state, the volume until the information is derived and displayed after it is determined that the volume of the effect sound is changed. Since the predetermined determination probability of changing the volume is improved, the volume can be changed continuously or the number of times the volume can be changed can be increased. it can.

  According to the invention of (3), since the effect sound is muted by changing the volume of the effect sound based on the effect sound data, a strong impression can be provided to the player. Improvements can be made.

  According to the present invention, since the selected effect sound data is generated according to a predetermined order with the volume changed based on the volume information, it can be used as effect sound data according to other variation patterns. The capacity can be used efficiently and the interest can be improved.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. In the embodiment described below, the present invention is applied to a digital pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as a digital pachinko or first type pachinko gaming machine) as a preferred embodiment for the gaming machine according to the present invention. Show.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and a right side of the lower plate 22. A firing handle 26 is disposed. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front surface of the game board 14.

  Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  Furthermore, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 26 has been gripped by the player. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a sensor that detects heat, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area.

  A liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32a. Further, such identification information is configured as a special symbol 92 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. This identification information is a pattern made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Identification information is derived and displayed in the plurality of symbol sequences, and the combination of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, any one of “0” to “9” in each of the plurality of symbol sequences). The game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed in a state where all of them are arranged, so-called “hit display mode”). In addition to the identification information, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for effect, a normal symbol image, and the like. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  A sphere passage detector 54 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 32. When the ball passage detector 54 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol 94 is displayed on the display area 32a. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is displayed. To stop. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. Further, a normal symbol holding lamp 50 for displaying the number of holdings in the normal symbol game is provided on the side of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, an upper limit (for example, 4) is set for the number of holds in the normal symbol game.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In this embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variable symbol display device for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. It may be configured. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the variable display means. Good.

  Furthermore, on both the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 32, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided. In addition, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14, respectively.

  Above the liquid crystal display device 32 described above, four holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 14, there are provided game balls general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  A shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special winning opening 39 is provided in the vicinity of the general winning openings 56a to 56d. That is, the special winning opening 39 is provided in the game area. When the combination of the derived and displayed identification information is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, which is the specific gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball (first It is driven so that The special winning opening 39 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 2). Yes, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, when the condition of either winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big prize opening 39 is put in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state) is provided on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. It is driven to the open state again. In other words, on the condition that the game ball received when the special winning opening 39 is in the open state passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening 39, the game ball is again opened.

  In addition, when the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 39 reaches a specific number (for example, 10) in a state where the big prize opening 39 is in an open state, as will be described in detail later, The played game balls are discharged to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 described later.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 2) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 32. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won a winning opening 44. In addition, it is also a condition that the identification information is derived and displayed. That is, the variable display of the identification information is performed every time the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is satisfied. In the embodiment, the predetermined display information variable display start condition is that a game ball has been won at the start port 44, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the start opening 44 during the variation display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball is won at the start opening 44 until the identification information during the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the identification information based is suspended. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  The number of executions of variable display of the identification information being held (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”) is displayed by turning on / off the hold lamps 34a to 34d. For example, when execution of variable display of identification information is held for one time, the hold lamp 34a is turned on and the hold lamps 34b to 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held twice, the holding lamps 34a and 34b are turned on and the holding lamps 34c and 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, the holding lamps 34a to 34c are turned on and the holding lamp 34d is turned off. When the variable display of the identification information is held four times, the hold lamps 34a to 34d are turned on.

  An upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information to be held. For example, the variable display of the identification information is held up to 4 times. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of identification information is held three times, when a game ball wins the start opening 44, execution of the fourth time is held, but execution of variable display of identification information is executed. If the game ball wins the start port 44 in a state where it is held for four times, the fifth execution is not held, and the state where the variable display of the identification information is held for four times is maintained. It becomes.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when a game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54 during the normal symbol variation display, the ball is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable symbol display based on the passing of the game ball to the passage detector 54 is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbol (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is expressed by turning on / off the normal symbol holding lamp 50. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In the present embodiment, the variable information display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, the variable display of the identification information may be suspended, and further, the identification information may be suspended without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of identification information may not be suspended. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal symbol may not be suspended.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 44, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, main ROM (read only memory) 68, and main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, a grand prize Variables related to output including data indicating the number of holds in a special symbol game, a normal symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200, which will be described later, , Variables, etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information derived and displayed when a jackpot of a special symbol is determined. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is used to determine identification information to be derived and displayed when it is not a big hit. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened in a specific gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball wins the start opening 44, but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed. Is shown.

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol memory area stores data such as a random number for jackpot determination corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game, clear data, and the like. The special symbol memory area (0) to the special symbol memory area (4) are stored. There is. In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed and the hold for executing the variable display is also performed. It will not be. In addition, when the current variable display is completed, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). Shift and store clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated. On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area also includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), as in the special symbol storage area. Further, as in the special symbol storage area, update control of the normal symbol storage area is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detector 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate, and displaces the seesaw according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control means for performing payout control of the payout means.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches (injects) a game medium in accordance with a player's operation.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 responds to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60 to display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 and sound generated from the speaker 46 (46a and 46b in FIG. 1) as sound generation means. Control of the lamp 132 including the hold lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol hold lamp 50, and the decoration lamps 36a and 36b.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means includes a variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as the sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as the storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. , A sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 including the hold lamps 34a to 34d and the decoration lamps 36a and 36b. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the identification information.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 as variable display control means, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating normal symbols are separately stored.

  In accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 receives various information such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating a normal symbol from the image data ROM 216. The image data is read out and image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The VDP 212 supplies the generated image data to the D / A converter 218. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. In particular, the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 control the variable display of the identification information with a predetermined variation pattern on the condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 as the variable display means has a predetermined variation pattern on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area provided in the game area under the control of the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 as the variable display control means. The identification information is variably displayed at.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  A sound source IC 232 as sound generation control means is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46. As this sound generating means, the speaker 46 generates an effect sound related to the game in accordance with the control of the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232.

  The sound source IC 232 selects one piece of sound data from a plurality of pieces of sound data stored in the sound data ROM 234 in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC 232 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232 perform control for the speaker 46 to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound at a predetermined volume corresponding to the variable display variation pattern of the identification information. This predetermined variable display effect sound is an effect sound having a length corresponding to one variable display of the identification information, and has a length from the start of the display of the identification information to the derivation display. Things are the main. That is, the sub CPU 206 and the sound source IC 232 perform control for the speaker 46 to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound at a predetermined volume corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern in the identification information.

  The audio data ROM 234 stores a plurality of effect sound data for generating a predetermined variable display effect sound. The plurality of effect sound data are, for example, sound data 1 to sound data 9 described later, and are stored in the sound data ROM 234. The plurality of effect sound data is, for example, a melody that can be felt as a break by the player, and after the effect sound based on the sound data 1 described later is generated, the effect sound based on the sound data 2 is generated. Accordingly, various effect sounds are continuously generated as one variable display effect sound.

  Moreover, what shows the combination of these effect sound data is the effect sound block mentioned later. This effect sound block is a set of data (hereinafter referred to as “effect sound designation data”) indicating one or more effect sound data. Such an effect sound block is a minimum unit for determining whether or not to mute, as will be described later.

  Thus, since the effect sound data is stored for each short length, the storage capacity can be efficiently utilized without storing unnecessary effect sound data. Further, since the effect sound data is divided at a good timing, the variable display effect sound can be uttered more naturally, and it is possible to improve the interest and perpetuate the interest.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

[Direction sound block table]
The effect sound block table stored in the program ROM 208 will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the effect sound block table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the program ROM 208 stores effect sound blocks mainly composed of a plurality of effect sound designation data. The effect sound block is associated with a plurality of effect sound designation data in time series. The effect sound designation data, the effect sound block, and the like are stored in the program ROM 208 and read out by the sub CPU 206, but the actual effect sound data is stored in the audio data ROM 234 and read out by the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 receives the effect sound designation data from the sub CPU 206, reads the actual sound data based on the sound data correspondence table as shown in FIG. 3B, and generates a sound based on the actual sound data. It becomes.

  Specifically, the effect sound block T1 is selected when the display mode of the variable display of the identification information is a normal variation. In this effect sound block T1, “S01” (data indicating the sound data 1) as “0” to “5” seconds effect sound designation data, and “6” to “10” seconds as effect sound designation data “ S02 ″ (data indicating sound data 2) is associated with each other.

  The effect sound block T2 is selected when the display mode of the variable display of the identification information is a normal variation. In this effect sound block T1, “S01” (data indicating the sound data 1) as “0” to “5” seconds effect sound designation data, and “6” to “10” seconds as effect sound designation data “ S03 ″ (data indicating the sound data 3) is associated with each other.

  The effect sound block R1 is selected when the display mode of the variable display of the identification information is the reach mode (develops to reach). In this effect sound block R1, “S04” (data indicating the sound data 4) as “0” to “5” seconds effect sound designation data, and “6” to “10” seconds as effect sound designation data “ S05 ″ (data indicating the sound data 5) is associated with each other.

  The effect sound block R2 is selected when the display mode of the variable display of the identification information is the reach mode (develops to reach). In this effect sound block R1, “S04” (data indicating the sound data 4) as “0” to “5” seconds effect sound designation data, and “6” to “10” seconds as effect sound designation data “ S06 ″ (data indicating the sound data 6) is associated with each other.

  Further, the effect sound block R3 is selected when the display mode of the variable display of the identification information is in the special reach mode (denoted as S reach in the figure) (develops to special reach). In the effect sound block R3, “S07” (data indicating the sound data 7) as “0” to “5” seconds effect sound designation data, and “6” to “10” seconds as the effect sound designation data “ S08 ″ (data indicating the sound data 8) is associated with each other.

  The effect sound block R4 is selected when the display mode of the variable display of the identification information is special reach (development to special reach). In the effect sound block R4, “S07” (data indicating the sound data 7) as “0” to “5” seconds effect sound designation data, and “6” to “10” seconds as the effect sound designation data “ S09 ″ (data indicating sound data 9) is associated with each other.

  Such an effect sound block will be described in detail later. For example, when it is a variable reach display pattern special reach of the identification information, the effect sound block T1, R1, R3, etc. are selected and “0” is selected. “S01” (data indicating sound data 1) associated with T1 from “seconds to“ 5 ”, and“ S02 ”(sound data 2 associated with T1) from“ 6 ”seconds to“ 10 ”. "S04" (data indicating sound data 4) associated with R1 from "11" seconds to "15", and "S05" associated with R1 from "16" seconds to "20". "(Data indicating sound data 5)," S07 "(data indicating sound data 7) associated with R3 from" 21 "seconds to" 25 ", and R3 from" 26 "seconds to" 30 " The associated “S08” (sound data Data indicating 8) so that the are selected.

[Variation pattern table]
The variation pattern table stored in the program ROM 208 will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the variation pattern table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the program ROM 208 associates the variation pattern of the identification information, the variation time of the variation pattern, the failure of variable display of the identification information, and the content of the variation pattern.

  Specifically, the variation pattern 1 is associated with “10” seconds as the variation time of the variation pattern, lost when the variable display of the identification information is lost, and normal variation as the content of the variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern 2 is associated with “20” seconds as the variation time of the variation pattern, lost when the variable display of the identification information is lost, and reach variation as the content of the variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern 3 is associated with “30” seconds as the variation time of the variation pattern, lost when the variable display of the identification information is lost, and long reach variation as the content of the variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern 4 is associated with “30” seconds as the variation time of the variation pattern, lost when the variable display of the identification information is lost, and special reach variation as the content of the variation pattern. Further, the variation pattern 5 is associated with “20” seconds as the variation time of the variation pattern, the jackpot as the variable display of the identification information, and the reach variation as the content of the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern 6 is associated with “30” seconds as the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, a big hit as the failure of the variable display of the identification information, and the long reach fluctuation as the contents of the fluctuation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern 7 is associated with “30” seconds as the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, a big hit as a failure of the variable display of the identification information, and a special reach fluctuation as the contents of the fluctuation pattern.

  These variation patterns are determined based on the variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60, and according to the variation pattern, the variation time of the variation pattern, the success of the variable display of the identification information, The content of the variation pattern is determined.

[Variation pattern production sound block correspondence table]
The variation pattern effect sound block correspondence table stored in the program ROM 208 will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the variation pattern table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the program ROM 208 associates a variation pattern of identification information with a plurality of types of effect sound blocks. In addition, one of these multiple types of effect sound blocks (including a plurality of effect sound blocks arranged in a predetermined time-series order) is selected by lottery.

  Specifically, the effect sound block T1 and the effect sound block T2 are associated with the variation pattern 1. The variation pattern 2 is associated with the production sound blocks T1 and R1 and the production sound blocks T2 and R1. The variation pattern 3 is associated with effect sound blocks T1, R1, and R1 and effect sound blocks T2, R1, and R1. The variation pattern 4 is associated with effect sound blocks T1, R1, and R3 and effect sound blocks T2, R1, and R3. The variation pattern 5 is associated with effect sound blocks T1 and R2 and effect sound blocks T2 and R2. The variation pattern 6 is associated with effect sound blocks T1, R2, and R2 and effect sound blocks T2, R2, and R2. The variation pattern 7 is associated with effect sound blocks T1, R2, and R4 and effect sound blocks T2, R2, and R4.

  As described above, the tables shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 are referred to, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60, and the effect sound block is selected according to the variation pattern. Will be.

[Mute flag establishment determination table]
The mute flag establishment determination table stored in the program ROM 208 will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the mute flag establishment determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the program ROM 208 associates the variation pattern of the identification information, the success of the variable display of the identification information, and the random value for determining the mute flag for each effect sound block. In the actual mute flag establishment determination table, the mute flag determination random number value is associated with the variation pattern of the identification information. In FIG. It is not a numerical value but represents the probability that the mute flag is established. This mute flag indicates whether or not to mute the production sound, and is an example of volume information.

  Specifically, the variation pattern 1 is associated with a loss of variable display of identification information and “1/100” as a mute flag establishment probability. The fluctuation pattern 2 is associated with a loss of the variable display of the identification information and “1/50” as the mute flag establishment probability. The fluctuation pattern 3 is associated with a loss of the variable display of the identification information and “1/50” as the mute flag establishment probability. The fluctuation pattern 4 is associated with a loss of the variable display of the identification information and “1/50” as the mute flag establishment probability. The variation pattern 5 is associated with a big hit as a failure of variable display of the identification information, and “1/10” as the mute flag establishment probability. The variation pattern 6 is associated with a big hit as a success of variable display of identification information, and “1/10” as a mute flag establishment probability. The variation pattern 7 is associated with a big hit as a failure of variable display of the identification information, and “1/10” as the mute flag establishment probability.

  Thus, by determining the establishment of the mute flag for each production sound block, the production sound block can be silenced as will be described in detail later. In addition, as described above, when the variable display of the identification information is a big hit, the mute flag determination random value is set so that the probability of the mute control of the effect sound block is increased. By being performed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the result of the variable display of the identification information is a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In the present embodiment, the mute flag is associated with each effect sound block composed of one or a plurality of effect sound designation data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. Alternatively, a mute flag may be associated with each piece of effect sound designation data (that is, for each effect sound data). In this case, the effect sound block may be eliminated and control may be performed as one or a plurality of effect sound designation data.

  By using such a table, the following sound generation control is executed. Such sound generation control will be described with reference to FIGS.

  For example, when the variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60 indicates the variation pattern 1, the variation pattern effect sound block correspondence table shown in FIG. Sound block T2 is selected. By selecting in this way, even if the same variation pattern is selected many times, different variable display effect sounds may be generated, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In this case, when the effect sound block T1 is selected, as shown in FIG. 7, an effect sound based on the effect sound block T1 composed of data indicating the sound data 1 and data indicating the sound data 2 is generated. The Rukoto. That is, the effect sound data corresponding to the predetermined variable display effect sound is in the order of sound data 1 and sound data 2. On the other hand, when the effect sound block T2 is selected, as shown in FIG. 8, an effect sound based on the effect sound block T1 composed of data indicating the sound data 1 and data indicating the sound data 3 is generated. It becomes. That is, the effect sound data corresponding to the predetermined variable display effect sound is in the order of sound data 1 and sound data 3. In this case, the mute flag establishment determination table shown in FIG. 6 is referred to, and the mute flag is updated for each effect sound block.

  If the variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60 indicates the variation pattern 5, the variation pattern effect sound block correspondence table shown in FIG. The effect sound blocks T2 and R2 are selected. In this case, when the effect sound blocks T1 and R2 are selected, as shown in FIG. 9, the effect sound block T1 composed of the data indicating the sound data 1 and the data indicating the sound data 2, and the sound An effect sound based on the effect sound block R2 composed of data indicating the data 4 and data indicating the sound data 5 is generated. That is, the effect sound data corresponding to the predetermined variable display effect sound is in the order of sound data 1, sound data 2, sound data 4, and sound data 5. Also in this case, the mute flag establishment determination table shown in FIG. 6 is referred to, and the mute flag is updated for each effect sound block.

  Further, when the variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60 indicates the variation pattern 6, the variation pattern effect sound block correspondence table shown in FIG. 5 is referred to and the effect sound blocks T1, R2 are referred to. , R2 or effect sound block T2, R2, R2 is selected. In this case, when the effect sound blocks T1, R2, and R2 are selected, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect sound block T1 including data indicating the sound data 1 and data indicating the sound data 2 An effect sound based on the effect sound block R2 composed of the data indicating the sound data 4 and the data indicating the sound data 5 is generated. The effect sound block R2 is referred to twice. That is, the effect sound data corresponding to the predetermined variable display effect sound is in the order of sound data 1, sound data 2, sound data 4, sound data 5, sound data 4, and sound data 5. Also in this case, the mute flag establishment determination table shown in FIG. 6 is referred to, and the mute flag is updated for each effect sound block.

  Furthermore, when the variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60 indicates the variation pattern 7, the variation pattern effect sound block correspondence table shown in FIG. 5 is referred to, and the effect sound blocks T1, R2 are referred to. , R4 or effect sound blocks T2, R2, R4 are selected. In this case, when the effect sound blocks T1, R2, and R4 are selected, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect sound block T1 including data indicating the sound data 1 and data indicating the sound data 2 Based on a production sound block R2 composed of data representing sound data 4 and data representing sound data 5, and a production sound block R4 composed of data representing sound data 7 and data representing sound data 9. A production sound is generated. That is, the effect sound data corresponding to the predetermined variable display effect sound is in the order of sound data 1, sound data 2, sound data 4, sound data 5, sound data 7, and sound data 9. Also in this case, the mute flag establishment determination table shown in FIG. 6 is referred to, and the mute flag is updated for each effect sound block.

  Although the effect sound block selected in this way will be described in detail later, according to the order, the effect sound based on the effect sound block is generated as a predetermined variable display effect sound. Also, the entire block may be muted based on the establishment of the muting flag set for each effect sound block. Moreover, since the mute flag is set for each of these effect sound blocks, it is not necessary to store a large number of effect sounds.

  Thus, by generating the selected effect sound data in the predetermined order with the volume changed based on the volume information, the predetermined variable display effect sound corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern is generated. By storing, the effect sound data to be subjected to the volume change control is determined, and can be used as effect sound data according to other variation patterns, so that it is possible to store without storing unnecessary effect sound data. The capacity can be used efficiently and the interest can be improved. Also, for example, when the production sound data is stored as a good delimiter, the volume change control is performed for each production sound data, so the production sound volume can be changed more naturally. , Improvement of interest, endurance of interest.

[Description of display screen]
A display screen related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

[Description of special symbol game]
On the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the derivation display of identification information (special symbol 92 in the special symbol game) in a plurality of columns is displayed, the identification information is variable. When the display start condition is satisfied, variable display is executed as shown in FIG. In addition, the variable display of the identification information starts the variable display of the identification information, and the multiple columns of identification information displayed in a variable manner are derived and displayed in a predetermined order. Then, as shown in FIG. 12C, the first stop column (for example, the left column) and the second stop column (for example, the right column) are stopped and displayed, and the identification information that is stopped and displayed in those columns is predetermined. When it becomes a combination of, it becomes reach. Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, the third stop column (for example, the middle column) is stopped and displayed, and the identification information of the derived and displayed columns is a specific display mode (for example, three identical symbols). The gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state on the condition that it has become a uniform mode).

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 and 17 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 15) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 13, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 44, the ball passage detector 54, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d, is executed (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation indicating a variation display pattern of the identification information. Includes pattern specification commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / firing control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the big hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the residual ball monitoring in the special winning opening, and when the monitoring time for the residual winning ball in the special winning slot has elapsed, It is determined whether or not a condition that the ball has not passed or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set the status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this processing, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the case of not being in the specific gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the specific gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the specific gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the specific gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When the specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the specific game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific gaming state is ended. It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has elapsed (so-called “punk”), or the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (in this embodiment, The specific gaming state will be terminated on the condition that (15 rounds) has been completed.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the result of the variable display of the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start port 44. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start port 44. The main CPU 66 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a specific gaming state determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the jackpot symbol random value, Data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining an out symbol from the random symbol counter for determining an out symbol, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for determining the out symbol. Then, data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined.

  When the left column and the right column have the same identification information, and the left column and the middle column have the same identification information, the main CPU 66 sets the middle column identification information as a predetermined number of frames (for example, (3 frames) is determined to be corrected, and control is performed so as not to be a big hit. That is, by this step, the result of variable display of identification information is determined before the result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information of the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S107 and S108. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes a command reception process as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (step S301). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 determines a variation pattern based on the received command, and stores data indicating the determined variation pattern in the work RAM 210. The area is set (step S302), and this subroutine is terminated. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a command other than the variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S303.

  If it is not determined in step S301 that the variation pattern designation command has been received, it is determined whether a derived symbol designation command has been received (step S303). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a derived symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the received command, and sets data indicating the determined stop symbol in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 ( Step S304), this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S305.

  If it is not determined in step S303 that the derived symbol designation command has been received, it is determined whether a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S305). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a symbol determination command has been received, it executes a stop symbol determination process (step S306) and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the symbol confirmation command, it moves the process to step S307.

  If it is not determined in step S305 that the symbol confirmation command has been received, it is determined whether a gaming state designation command has been received (step S307). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a gaming state designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the gaming state designation command (step S308) and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the gaming state designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to the other received command (step S309), and ends this subroutine. The other received commands correspond to various commands such as a derived normal symbol designation command and a normal symbol variation pattern designation command. For other processing corresponding to the received command, for example, when a derived normal symbol designation command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating a symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived normal symbol designation command in the work RAM 210. When a normal symbol variation pattern designation command is received, various processing such as processing for setting data indicating a variation pattern of a normal symbol to be variably displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the normal symbol variation pattern designation command is performed. included.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 executes a mute control process as shown in FIG. 19 at a predetermined timing. The predetermined timing is a timing for interrupting various processes such as the above-described command reception process, and is executed even while other processes are being executed. When a predetermined time has elapsed since then, if the predetermined task is finished, another process is executed.

[Silence control processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (step S351). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the variation pattern designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 206 executes effect sound block selection processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern effect sound block correspondence table shown in FIG. 5 and selects an effect sound block corresponding to the variation pattern included in the variation pattern designation command. As a specific example of the case where the variation pattern including the variation pattern 7 is received, the sub CPU 206 selects the effect sound blocks T1, R2, and R4 corresponding to the variation pattern 7 and the effect sound blocks T2, R2, and R4. After the selection, a lottery is performed, and any one of the effect sound blocks T1, R2, R4 and the effect sound blocks T2, R2, R4 is selected. That is, the sub CPU 206 causes the sound source IC 232 to select the effect sound data corresponding to the effect sound block, so that by executing the process of step S352, according to the variation pattern (predetermined variation pattern) of the identification information. In order to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound, a plurality of effect sound data respectively corresponding to the plurality of effect sounds generated in a predetermined order is selected from the plurality of effect sound data stored in the audio data ROM 234. It will be. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S353.

  In step S353, the sub CPU 206 executes a mute determination process for the effect sound block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts the mute flag determination random value from the mute flag determination random number counter positioned in the work RAM 210 and sequentially updated for each effect sound block selected in step S352. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the extracted random number value and the mute flag establishment determination table shown in FIG. 6 and determines whether or not to mute for each effect sound block selected in step S352. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the mute control is to be performed, the sub CPU 206 stores a mute flag indicating that the mute control is to be performed in the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes Step S353 for each effect sound block selected in Step S352 silences the sound volume generated (changed) based on the selected effect sound block. (Volume information) is stored. In other words, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S353 determines the volume of the effect sound generated based on the selected effect sound block for each effect sound block selected in step S352, and stores it in the work RAM 210. The volume information that has been set will be changed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S354. If a plurality of effect sound blocks are selected in step S352, in this process, lottery is performed for each of the plurality of effect sound blocks in accordance with the order of the plurality of effect sound blocks, and the mute flag is stored in the work RAM 210. Will be.

  In step S354, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a mute flag has been established. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the mute flag positioned in the work RAM 210, and if the mute flag is established, the process proceeds to step S355. On the other hand, if the mute flag is not established, the sub CPU 206 advances the process to step S357. In addition, the target for reading out the mute flag is an effect sound block to be generated next. For example, when a plurality of effect sound blocks are selected in step S352, the effect sound included in the first effect sound block. When the generation of the effect sound based on the data is finished and the effect sound based on the effect sound data included in the second effect sound block is generated, the mute flag corresponding to the second effect sound block is read out. .

  In step S355, the sub CPU 206 executes a silencing process for the effect sound block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs mute control of the effect sound block selected in step S352. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 supplies the sound source IC 232 with a signal for performing mute control. Then, the sound source IC 232 receives a signal indicating that the mute control is performed, and controls so that the production sound is not generated from the speaker 46. If this step ends, the process moves to step S356.

  In step S356, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the selected effect sound block has ended. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the selected production sound block (with mute control) has not ended, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S355 again. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the selected production sound block has ended, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S359. Thus, the sub CPU 206 performs control to mute the effect sound until the effect sound corresponding to the one effect sound block selected in step S352 is completed.

  On the other hand, in step S357, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound generation process of the effect sound block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs production sound generation control based on the production sound block selected in step S352. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 supplies the sound source IC 232 with a predetermined signal for generating effect sound data corresponding to the selected effect sound block in a predetermined order. The sound source IC 232 receives a predetermined signal, reads out the effect sound data included in the selected effect sound block, and generates the effect sound based on the effect sound data from the speaker 46 in a predetermined order. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S358.

  In step S358, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the selected effect sound block has ended. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the selected effect sound block has not ended, it moves the process to step S357 again. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the selected production sound block has ended, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S359. Thereby, the sub CPU 206 performs control to generate the effect sound until the effect sound corresponding to the one effect sound block selected in step S352 is completed.

  In step S359, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not all effect sound blocks have been completed, that is, whether or not a predetermined variable display effect sound having a length corresponding to one variable display of the identification information has been generated. to decide. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the generation of all effect sound blocks has been completed, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that all the effect sound blocks have been generated, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S354. Thus, by repeating the processing after step S354, the generation control and the mute control for all the effect sound blocks selected in step S352 are performed until the end of all the effect sound blocks. A production sound is generated during display.

  That is, when the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 perform control to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound in accordance with a predetermined variation pattern, the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 use the volume based on the volume information changed in step S353 and the plurality of volumes selected in step S352. Control to generate a plurality of effect sounds based on the effect sound data in a predetermined order is performed. Further, the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 perform mute of the effect sound based on the effect sound data by performing control to change the volume of the effect sound based on the effect sound data.

  By executing such a process, the selected effect sound data is generated according to a predetermined order with the sound volume changed based on the sound volume information, so that a predetermined variable display effect sound corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern is generated. Since the sound volume information is stored, the sound effect data for performing the volume change control is determined by storing the sound volume information, and can be used as effect sound data according to other variation patterns. The memory capacity can be efficiently utilized and the interest can be improved without memorizing. Also, for example, when the production sound data is stored as a good delimiter, the volume change control is performed for each production sound data, so the production sound volume can be changed more naturally. , Improvement of interest, endurance of interest. Further, since the effect sound is muted by changing the volume of the effect sound based on the effect sound data, it is possible to provide a strong impression to the player and further improve the interest.

[Display control processing]
In addition, when the sub CPU 206 receives a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command based on the variation pattern designation command, and selects the selected effect pattern. It is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, when receiving the derived symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the derived symbol designation command and sets it in the work RAM 210.

  Then, based on the derived symbol designation command, the variation pattern designation command, etc., the sub CPU 206 identifies identification information images corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (in the special symbol game). Data for deriving and displaying the identification information image to be used and data for displaying the production pattern are supplied to the VDP 212.

  Based on the data from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as special symbol image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, normal symbol image data from the image data ROM 216 and superimposes them. Then, display is performed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 supplies various data to the VDP 212 to cause variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, and the effect pattern selected in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. The effect display corresponding to is executed. In other words, the sub CPU 206 controls the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined variable pattern on the condition that the game ball has won the start opening 44.

  Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes step S352 of FIG. 19 corresponds to an example of an effect sound selection unit. Further, the sub CPU 206, the work RAM 210, etc. in step S353 of FIG. 19 correspond to an example of a volume information storage unit. The sub CPU 206 that executes step S353 in FIG. 19 corresponds to an example of a volume information changing unit.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, if the same variation pattern is received, it is configured to determine with equal probability whether or not the mute control is performed for each of the plurality of effect sound blocks. For example, even when the same variation pattern is received, it is not determined with equal probability whether or not to mute control for each of the plurality of effect sound blocks. You may comprise so that it may determine with a probability.

  A preferred embodiment in the case of such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

[Mute flag establishment determination table]
The mute flag establishment determination table stored in the program ROM 208 will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the mute flag establishment determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  In the program ROM 208, as shown in FIG. 20, the variation pattern of the identification information, the success of the variable display of the identification information, the random number for determining the mute flag until the first establishment, and the mute flag determination after the first establishment Are associated with random numbers for use. In the actual mute flag establishment determination table, the mute flag determination random number value is associated with the variation pattern of the identification information. However, in FIG. It is not a numerical value but represents the probability that the mute flag is established.

  Specifically, in the variation pattern 1, “1/100” is lost as the mute flag establishment probability until the first establishment, and “1” is established as the mute flag establishment probability after the first establishment. / 1000 "are associated with each other. In the variation pattern 2, “1/50” is established as the mute flag establishment probability until the first establishment, and “1/100” is established as the mute flag establishment probability after the first establishment. It is associated. In the variation pattern 3, “1/50” is established as the probability of mute flag establishment until the first establishment, and “1/100” is established as the mute flag establishment probability after the first establishment. It is associated. In the variation pattern 4, “1/50” is established as the probability of mute flag establishment until the first establishment, and “1/100” is established as the mute flag establishment probability after the first establishment. It is associated. In the variation pattern 5, “1/10” is set as the mute flag establishment probability until the first establishment, and “1/2” is established as the mute flag establishment probability after the first establishment, as a failure of the variable display of the identification information. It is associated. In the variation pattern 6, “1/10” is established as the mute flag establishment probability until the first establishment, and “1/2” is established as the mute flag establishment probability after the first establishment. It is associated. In the variation pattern 7, “1/10” is established as the probability of mute flag establishment until the first establishment, and “1/2” is established as the mute flag establishment probability after the first establishment. It is associated. Such a table is referred to in step S353 in the above-described embodiment.

[Game machine operation]
Below, the process performed with the pachinko game machine 10 is demonstrated. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the process (step) which performs the same process in embodiment mentioned above.

  In step S353 shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 extracts a mute flag determining random value for each effect sound block in the order of generation. If it is not determined that the mute control is performed in the previous effect sound blocks, the sub CPU 206 refers to the mute flag establishment probability up to the first time in FIG. 20 and performs the mute control in the previous effect sound blocks. If it is determined that the mute flag is set, the mute flag is stored by referring to the first and subsequent mute flag establishment probabilities in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S354.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 changes the mute flag (volume information) for each effect sound data selected in step S352 with a predetermined probability (for example, mute until the first establishment corresponding to the variation pattern 7 in FIG. 20). The flag execution probability is “1/10”). Further, when it is determined that the result of variable display of the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode when the volume information is changed, the sub CPU 206 produces an effect until the identification information is derived and displayed. Control to improve a predetermined probability of changing the sound volume (for example, from the mute flag establishment probability “1/10” until the first establishment corresponding to the variation pattern 7 in FIG. 20, the mute flag after the first establishment The control is performed to improve the predetermined probability such as establishment probability “1/2”). The sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a change probability improving unit.

  Thus, when it is determined that the result of variable display of the identification information is in the specific gaming state, a predetermined volume of changing the volume until it is derived and displayed after it is determined that the volume of the effect sound is changed. Since the determination probability is improved, the volume can be changed continuously, or the number of times of changing the volume can be increased, so that further enhancement of interest can be achieved. Furthermore, when the result of the variable display of the identification information is determined as a loss that does not result in a specific gaming state, it is difficult to change the volume continuously, and the number of volume changes can be reduced. If it continues, if the possibility of losing is low, a sense of expectation can be provided to the player, and the interest can be further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sound effect block is controlled to be muted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the volume may be changed without performing the muting control. It may be configured. Further, when changing the volume, the volume may be changed to a plurality of types.

  A preferred embodiment in the case of such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

[Volume change flag establishment determination table]
The volume change flag establishment determination table stored in the program ROM 208 will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the volume change flag establishment determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  In the program ROM 208, as shown in FIG. 21, the fluctuation pattern of the identification information, the failure of variable display of the identification information, the mute flag determination random value, the volume high flag determination random value, and the volume small flag determination Are associated with random numbers for use. In the actual volume change flag establishment determination table, the mute flag determination random value, the volume increase change flag determination random value, and the volume decrease change flag determination random value are associated with the variation pattern of the identification information. However, in FIG. 21, in order to facilitate understanding, not the random number value but the probability that various flags are established is represented.

  Specifically, the fluctuation pattern 1 is associated with “1/100” as the loss of the variable display of the identification information, the mute flag establishment probability, the volume high flag establishment probability, and the volume low flag establishment probability. . The variation pattern 2 is associated with “1/50” as the loss of the variable display of the identification information, the mute flag establishment probability, the volume high flag establishment probability, and the volume low flag establishment probability. The variation pattern 3 is associated with “1/50” as the loss of the variable display of the identification information, the mute flag establishment probability, the volume high flag establishment probability, and the volume low flag establishment probability. The fluctuation pattern 4 is associated with “1/50” as the loss of the variable display of the identification information, the mute flag establishment probability, the volume high flag establishment probability, and the volume low flag establishment probability. The fluctuation pattern 5 is associated with “1/10” as the loss of the variable display of the identification information, the mute flag establishment probability, the volume high flag establishment probability, and the volume low flag establishment probability. The fluctuation pattern 6 is associated with “1/10” as the loss of the variable display of the identification information, the loss of mute flag establishment probability, the high volume flag establishment probability, and the low volume flag establishment probability. The fluctuation pattern 7 is associated with “1/10” as a loss of the variable display of the identification information, a mute flag establishment probability, a loud volume flag establishment probability, and a low volume flag establishment probability.

[Game machine operation]
Below, the process performed with the pachinko game machine 10 is demonstrated. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the process (step) which performs the same process in embodiment mentioned above.

  In step S353 shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 refers to the volume change flag establishment determination table in FIG. 21 and controls to mute the effect sound block, increase the sound volume of the effect sound block, or set the sound volume of the effect sound block. It is determined whether to reduce the volume of the effect sound block as it is (medium volume). As a result, by updating various flags, in step S355, control is performed to change (mute) the volume.

  In the present embodiment, the volume change flag is stored for each effect sound block, and it is determined whether or not the control for changing the volume is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a volume change flag may be stored for each effect sound data, and it may be configured to determine whether or not to control to change the volume.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that control of changing a sound volume might be performed about one production sound, such as background music (background music), not only this but another aspect may be sufficient. For example, you may comprise so that control which changes a volume may be performed about several production | presentation sounds.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the effect sound in the variable display of the identification information is configured to perform control to change the volume. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a demonstration screen The effect sound in the variable display of the identification information in the specific gaming state may be configured to change the volume. Specifically, in the case of transitioning to a specific gaming state, the probability that the volume will be changed depending on whether or not the transition to the high-probability gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after the termination of the specific gaming state. May be configured to increase.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as in step S353, it is configured to determine whether or not the volume is changed at a time for each of a plurality of effect sound blocks or the like. For example, it may be configured to determine whether or not to change the volume in a plurality of times for each of a plurality of effect sound blocks, and further, for each of a plurality of effect sound blocks. In addition, it may be configured to determine whether or not to change the volume immediately before the generation.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits including a main control circuit 60 as a game control means and a sub control circuit 200 as an effect control means are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured on one board. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be configured integrally. Of course, the payout / firing control circuit 126 may be integrated with the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine called “Hanemono” or “Hikoki” is called “right”. It may be a seed pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a cylindrical drum may be configured as the variable display means. In addition, when the cylindrical drum is configured as the variable display means as described above, it is configured to include a display device on the front surface (outer periphery) or the back surface (inner periphery), or the drums are stacked twice. You may comprise as follows. Further, it may be configured to include a game board partially or wholly formed of a permeable member and a display device provided on the back of the game board. Regardless of the variable display area where the display is performed, for example, a plurality of variable display areas may be provided in the game area, and further, a variable display area may be provided outside the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be another mode, for example, variable display means for performing variable display of identification information; What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may be provided with the variable display control means which performs display control of the said variable display means, and specifically, other types of game machines, such as a slot game machine, may be sufficient.

  In the case of adopting this slot game machine, the lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery, the winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination according to the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means, and the winning combination determining means A variable display control means for deriving and displaying identification information according to a winning combination, and a payout means for paying out game media according to the display mode of the identification information derived display performed by the variable display control means. To do. Further, this identification information relates to the payout of game media, and the identification information determines the display mode of the derivation display according to the lottery result. Further, the variable display control means may have a function of deriving and displaying the identification information in accordance with the player's operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine, but the present invention is also applicable to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 23, a computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) including a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, and the like, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  In this embodiment, a simulation program is stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge, and the control unit executes various processes according to the simulation program.

  Also, a plurality of effect sound data for generating a predetermined variable display effect sound is stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. Such a storage medium corresponds to effect sound data storage means for storing a plurality of effect sound data for generating a predetermined variable display effect sound.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) A variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the identification information with a predetermined variation pattern on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area.

  (A2) Sound generation control processing for performing control for generating a predetermined variable display effect sound according to the predetermined variation pattern and for generating a game-related effect sound.

  (A3) A plurality of effect sound data respectively corresponding to a plurality of effect sounds generated in a predetermined order from a plurality of effect sound data in order to generate a variable display effect sound according to the predetermined variation pattern. Production sound selection process to select.

  (A4) Volume information change processing in which volume information can be changed for each effect sound data selected in the effect sound selection process.

  (A5) In the sound generation control process, when control is performed to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound according to the predetermined variation pattern, a plurality of effect sound data selected in the effect sound selection process are used. A process of performing control to generate a production sound at a volume based on the volume information changed in the volume information change process in a predetermined order.

  (A6) A specific game for determining whether or not the result of variable display of identification information in the variable display control process is in a specific display mode on the condition that a game ball has passed through a start area provided in the game area State determination process.

  (A7) In the sound volume information changing process, a process of changing the sound volume information stored in the sound volume information storage unit with a predetermined probability for each effect sound data selected by the effect sound selecting unit.

  (A8) When it is determined in the specific gaming state determination process that the result of variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode, when the volume information is changed in the volume information change process, the identification information is derived. Change probability improvement processing for performing control to improve the predetermined probability until it is displayed.

  (A9) In the sound generation control process, a process for muting the effect sound based on the effect sound data by performing control to change the volume of the effect sound based on the effect sound data.

  In this way, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A1) to (A5), the selected effect sound data is generated according to a predetermined order with the volume changed based on the volume information. As the predetermined variable display effect sound corresponding to the variation pattern is generated, the effect sound data for controlling the change of the volume is determined by storing the volume information, and as the effect sound data corresponding to the other variation pattern Therefore, it is possible to efficiently utilize the storage capacity and improve the interest without storing unnecessary production sound data. Also, for example, when the production sound data is stored as a good delimiter, the volume change control is performed for each production sound data, so the production sound volume can be changed more naturally. , Improvement of interest, endurance of interest.

  In addition to (A1) to (A5), when it is determined that the result of variable display of the identification information is in the specific gaming state by causing the computer 300A to execute the processing of (A6) to (A8), Since it is possible to improve the predetermined probability of changing the volume until the information is derived and displayed after it is determined that the volume of the production sound is changed, the volume can be changed continuously, Since the number of changes can be increased, further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  In addition to (A1) to (A5), by causing the computer 300A to execute the processing of (A9), the production sound is muted by changing the volume of the production sound based on the production sound data. A strong impression can be provided to the player, and further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 24, a network 300 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  As an example of a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the present embodiment, a simulation program for executing the process (A6) is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400, and the above-described (A1) to (A5), (A7) ) To (A9) are stored in the storage units of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the process (A6), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... Execute the processes (A1) to (A5) and (A7) to (A9). Will be.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes variable display means for variably displaying the identification information in a predetermined variation pattern on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area, and the effect sound relating to the game And a sound generation control means for controlling the sound generation means to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound corresponding to the predetermined fluctuation pattern at a predetermined volume. The effect sound data storing means for storing a plurality of effect sound data for generating the predetermined variable display effect sound, and the predetermined variable display effect sound according to the predetermined variation pattern. Effect sound selecting means for selecting a plurality of effect sound data respectively corresponding to the plurality of effect sounds generated in a predetermined order from the plurality of effect sound data stored in the effect sound data storage means for generating Volume information storage means for storing volume information for changing the volume of the effect sound generated based on the selected effect sound data for each effect sound data selected by the effect sound selection means; Volume information changing means capable of changing the volume information stored in the volume information storage means for each effect sound data selected by the effect sound selection means, and the sound generation control means follows the predetermined variation pattern. When performing the control to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound, the plurality of effect sounds based on the plurality of effect sound data selected by the effect sound selecting means are changed in a predetermined order by the volume information changing means. It has a function of performing control to generate at a sound volume based on the sound volume information, but includes a variable display means, sound generation means, sound generation control means, The sound data storage means, effect sound selection means, volume information storage unit, the volume information changing unit, a specific configuration, such as changing the probability improving means may be suitably designed or modified.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production sound block table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern effect sound block corresponding | compatible table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mute flag establishment determination table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect sound block in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect sound block in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect sound block in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect sound block in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect sound block in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mute flag establishment determination table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the sound change flag establishment table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 40 Shutter 44 Start port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
92 Special symbol 94 Normal symbol 116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large prize opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 Image data processor 216 Image data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (4)

Variable display means for variably displaying the identification information in a predetermined variation pattern on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area;
Sound generating means for generating a production sound related to the game;
A game machine comprising: sound generation control means for controlling the sound generation means to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern at a predetermined volume,
Effect sound data storage means for storing a plurality of effect sound data for generating the predetermined variable display effect sound;
A plurality of effect sounds generated in a predetermined order from a plurality of effect sound data stored in the effect sound data storage means in order to generate the predetermined variable display effect sound according to the predetermined variation pattern Effect sound selecting means for selecting a plurality of effect sound data respectively corresponding to
Volume information storage means for storing volume information for changing the volume of the effect sound generated based on the selected effect sound data for each effect sound data selected by the effect sound selection means;
Volume information change means capable of changing volume information stored in the volume information storage means for each effect sound data selected by the effect sound selection means,
When the sound generation control means performs control to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound according to the predetermined variation pattern, the sound generation control means outputs a plurality of effect sounds based on the plurality of effect sound data selected by the effect sound selection means. A gaming machine having a function of performing control to generate a volume based on the volume information changed by the volume information changing means in a predetermined order. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Specific game state determination means for determining whether or not the result of variable display of identification information in the variable display means is in a specific display mode on condition that a game ball has passed through a start area provided in the game area; With
The volume information changing means has a function of executing the change of volume information stored in the volume information storage means with a predetermined probability for each effect sound data selected by the effect sound selecting means,
When it is determined by the specific gaming state determination means that the result of variable display of the identification information on the variable display means is in a specific display mode, when the volume information is changed by the volume information change means, the identification information is A gaming machine comprising a change probability improving means for performing a control for improving the predetermined probability until it is derived and displayed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The sound generation control means has a function of muting the effect sound based on the effect sound data by performing control to change the volume of the effect sound based on the effect sound data. A variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the identification information in a predetermined variation pattern on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area;
A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a sound generation control process for performing a control for generating a production sound related to a game by performing control to generate a production sound for a predetermined variable display according to the predetermined variation pattern,
An effect of selecting a plurality of effect sound data respectively corresponding to a plurality of effect sounds generated in a predetermined order from a plurality of effect sound data in order to generate a variable display effect sound according to the predetermined variation pattern Sound selection processing,
Volume information change processing that can change volume information for each effect sound data selected in the effect sound selection process;
In the sound generation control process, when performing control to generate a predetermined variable display effect sound corresponding to the predetermined variation pattern, a plurality of effect sounds based on the plurality of effect sound data selected in the effect sound selection process The simulation program which makes a computer perform the process which performs the control generate | occur | produced with the sound volume based on the sound volume information changed in the said sound volume information change process in a predetermined order.

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