JP2005152435A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko machine improving an effect by performing the variable display of special pattern with a sound effect. <P>SOLUTION: A time required from starting the variable display of the special pattern based on a first retention (2) till finishing the variable display of the special pattern based on a third retention (4) is set in a continuation-time sound output time when outputting a continuous variable sound effect. When the variable display of the special pattern based on the first retention (2) is started, the continuation-time sound output time is set in a sound output timer, the continuous variable sound effect is reproduced simultaneously with the starting of the variable display of the special pattern, and the reproduction of the continuous variable sound effect is finished simultaneously with the finishing of the variable display of the special pattern based on the forth retention (4). During a period when failure pattern are determinedly displayed, the continuous variable sound effect is reproduced to notify the occurrence of a big win. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention provides a determination means for determining whether a game ball passes a predetermined area of the game board, whether it is a hit or a loss, and displays the pattern in a variable manner. The present invention relates to a pachinko machine including a symbol display device that displays a corresponding symbol, and a musical tone output device that outputs a musical tone in accordance with a variation display of the symbol of the symbol display device.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine shown in FIG. 37 is known as this type of pachinko machine. FIG. 37 is a front explanatory view showing a main configuration of a conventional pachinko machine.
When a game ball launched by operating the launch lever 501 provided in the pachinko machine 500 wins the first type starting port 503 provided in the game board 502, the computer built in the pachinko machine 500 is hit or lost. Is determined (hereinafter referred to as jackpot determination). Subsequently, the special symbol display 504 displays a symbol row in which a plurality of special symbols (for example, 10 special symbols indicating numbers 0 to 9) are arranged in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom in the three horizontal display areas. To change the display (also called scroll display). A sound effect (for example, pi, pi, pi,...) Is output from a speaker (not shown) in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, thereby producing an atmosphere in which the special symbol is changing.
When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display in each display region stops and simultaneously the output of the sound effect stops, and the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination is displayed in each display region. Is displayed. That is, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol is displayed, and when it is a loss, a lost symbol is displayed.

  Here, when a big hit symbol (for example, “777” as shown in FIG. 37) is displayed, a big hit is generated, the door-type opening / closing member 505 is opened, and the big prize opening 506 is opened. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 506, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out to the upper tray 507 for each winning ball. Further, either the number of winning balls won in the grand prize opening 506 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the grand prize opening 506 opened. When these conditions are satisfied, the opening / closing member 505 is closed and the special winning opening 506 is closed. Furthermore, when the game ball that has won the big prize opening 506 passes through the specific area 508 provided inside the big prize opening 506, the right to continuously open the big prize opening 506 is generated. In this way, a game from a plurality of rounds (for example, a maximum of 15 rounds) is continued on the condition that a game ball passes through the specific area 508 from the opening to closing of the grand prize winning opening 506 as one round. Can be done. Hereinafter, the game is referred to as a jackpot game.

In addition, when the game ball wins the first type starting port 503 during the special symbol variation display or during the big hit game, the start of the special symbol variation display due to the winning is suspended, The number of holdings) is displayed by the number of lighting of the special symbol holding number display LED 509. There is an upper limit to the number of holds, and the upper limit is four, for example. When the current variation of the special symbol is finished, the variation display of the special symbol is started in the order in which the special symbol is suspended.
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 513, the normal symbol display device 510 starts operating. The normal symbol display device 510 includes three LEDs that emit red or green light, and each LED repeats red light emission, green light emission, and extinction simultaneously with the start of operation. The combination of the emission colors of these LEDs represents a normal symbol, and the state in which each LED changes its emission color or is extinguished is the normal symbol variation display. Then, when about 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the normal symbol fluctuation display, the normal symbol fluctuation display stops, and each LED is in a state of emitting red or green light or being turned off. The winning or losing is determined by the combination of the light emission colors of the LEDs at this time (the combination indicating the winning is called a normal symbol and the combination indicating the losing is called the normal losing symbol). In the case of a hit normal symbol, the ordinary electric accessory 512 provided at the lower part of the first type starting port 503 is operated, and both blades 514 are opened for about 0.3 seconds. A game ball won from both wings 514 is treated as having won the first type start port 503.

Further, when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 513 during the normal symbol variation display, the start of the normal symbol variation display due to the passage is suspended, and the number of suspension is the normal symbol start hold number display LED 511. Displayed by the number of lights. There is an upper limit to the number of holds, and the upper limit is four, for example. When the current variation of the normal symbol is completed, the variation display of the normal symbol is started in the order in which it is suspended.
When the number of special symbol fluctuation display hold reaches a predetermined number, the time required from the start of the special symbol fluctuation display to the end is shortened, and when the number of normal symbol fluctuation display hold also reaches the predetermined number, the normal symbol fluctuation display start Time to completion is shortened.

By the way, when the gaming state is distinguished according to the probability of jackpot, for example, there are two types, a “low probability state” with a probability (1/350) and a “high probability state” with a (1/60) degree, for example. The “high probability state” is generally called “probability change” or “probability change state”. Usually, when a big hit is made with a specific jackpot symbol (for example, odd numbers such as 333, 555, 777, etc.), after the jackpot game is finished, a high probability state is set (hereinafter, the specific jackpot symbol is referred to as a probable variation symbol) When the big hit symbol other than the specific big hit symbol (for example, even symbols such as 222, 444, 666, etc.) is a big hit, the game is in a low probability state after the big hit game ends.
In the high probability state, the time from the start to the end of the normal symbol variation display is shortened to about 5 seconds, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 512 is extended to about 5 seconds. In this way, the state having both the shortening of the time from the start to the end of the normal symbol variation display and the extension of the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is generally referred to as “short time” or “short time state”.

In addition, when the time is shortened as described above, the time from the start to the end of the normal symbol fluctuation display is shortened and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 512 is extended, so that the first type start per unit time is started. The number of winnings to the mouth 503 increases. For this reason, the number of reserved special symbol variation displays is filled in a short time, so that a lot of useless game balls are awarded to the first type starting port 503 when the number of reserved symbols is full. Therefore, in order to avoid such a situation, the time from the start to the end of the variation display is relatively short as the display content from the start to the end of the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the variation pattern) in the short time state. A variation pattern is selected, so that the number of suspensions for the start of variation display of special symbols can be quickly digested. As described above, in the short time state, the time from the start to the end of the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as the variation display time) is also shortened. Be treated.
Depending on the model of the pachinko machine, only the “short-time state” may be left after both the “probability variation state” and the “short-time state” are given after the big hit game ends, or only the “short-time game” is given after the big hit game ends. There is. In addition, during the big hit game, the special symbol display 504 displays an image peculiar to the big hit game, the number of rounds, and the like, so that the special symbol is not variably displayed.

JP 2001-129186 A (paragraphs 38 to 43, FIG. 7).

However, the conventional pachinko machine 500 starts outputting the sound effects simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation display, and stops outputting the special symbol variation display at the same time. When performing continuously, the sound effect is interrupted, and there is a problem that the effect of the effect by the sound effect does not increase.
In particular, in a gaming state that has changed in a short time, since the fluctuation display time of the special symbol becomes extremely short, the sound effect is in a state of being cut into pieces, so that the effect of the effect by the sound effect hardly occurs.
In other words, the conventional pachinko machine 500 has a problem that the effect of producing a special symbol variation display with sound effects does not increase.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to realize a pachinko machine that can enhance the effect of producing a special symbol variation display with sound effects.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the determination means for determining whether the game ball passes a predetermined area of the game board, whether it is a hit or a lose, and the symbols are variably displayed. In addition, a symbol display device that displays a symbol corresponding to the determination result of the determination means when the variation display is finished, and a game ball is displayed when the symbol display device performs the variation display of the symbol. A holding means for holding the start of the variable display of the symbols leading to displaying the symbol corresponding to the determination result determined by the determining means by the passage when passing through the area, and storing the number of the hold, the symbol And a musical tone output device that outputs a musical tone in accordance with the variation display of the symbol on the display device, and the symbol display device performs the storage when the symbol variation display starts and ends once. In the pachinko machine capable of performing the variable display of the symbol for the same number of times as the number of holdings stored in the means, the musical tone output device is configured such that when the symbol display device ends the variable display of the symbol. When the symbol variation display that displays the symbol corresponding to the judgment result of the loss is performed continuously a plurality of times within the range of the number of holdings, after the symbol variation display is finished, the next variation display is performed. The technical means of notifying that the gaming state is changed to a predetermined gaming state by outputting the musical sound during the period until starting the game is used.

Here, the period from the end of the symbol variation display to the start of the next variation display is not limited to one, and may include a plurality of periods. For example, if the symbol variation display is performed four times in the order of A, B, C, and D, only one period from the end of any variation display to the start of the next variation display may be used. There may be two periods in total: a period from the end of display A to the start of fluctuation display B and a period from the end of fluctuation display B to the start of fluctuation display C. Further, the period from the end of the change display A to the start of the change display B, the period from the end of the change display B to the start of the change display C, and the change display C after the end of the change display C are displayed. There may be a total of three periods before starting.
That is, when the symbol variation display is continuously performed n times, a musical tone can be output in any continuous m (m <n) periods.

Musical sound is the sound of music, the sound that becomes the material of the music, the sound that the sound generator continues to vibrate regularly for a certain period of time, so that the sound pitch can be surely confirmed, or the change in vibration is gentle and the waveform is It means sounds that can be regarded as almost regular, or the kind of sounds produced by tuning forks and musical instruments. Musical sounds include continuity sound effects with a predetermined rhythm, melody sound effects, popular, jazz, rock, classical, and other genres of songs, songs that omit some of those songs, and arrangements. Songs and original songs that are not generally known. The musical sound may be composed of a plurality of types of music.
Note that a musical sound source may be an actual sound sampled and digitized, an electronically created sound, an analog sound recorded, or the like. In addition, recording media (for example, storage elements such as ROM, memory IC, memory card, memory stick, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, HDD, It is also possible to provide a playback device that plays back a recording medium such as an MO.
Further, the predetermined gaming state includes a big hit game, a gaming state changed to a probability change, a gaming state changed to a shorter time, or a gaming state changed to both a probability change and a shorter time.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first aspect, the predetermined gaming state is a symbol corresponding to the winning determination result when the symbol display device finishes the variation display of the symbol. The technical means of displaying is used.
The symbols corresponding to the hit determination result are, for example, a jackpot symbol and a loss indicating that the result of the jackpot determination was a big hit as described in the best mode for carrying out the invention described later. It is a lost symbol indicating that.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first or second aspect, the technical means that the predetermined gaming state is that the symbol display device performs a specific variation display. .
The specific variation display is, for example, a variation display with reach or a variation display with specific reach as described in the best mode for carrying out the invention described later.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, when the symbol display device performs the variation display of the symbol a plurality of times, the musical sound output device is When the symbol display device starts the first variation display of the symbol, the musical sound starts to be output and the musical tone is also output during the period from the end of the variation display of the symbol until the start of the next variation display. Then, a technical means is used in which the musical tone output is stopped when the symbol display device finishes the last symbol variation display.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the fourth aspect, the musical tone output is performed based on a time taken by the symbol display device from the start of the first variation display to the end of the last variation display. A technique in which a device is provided with time determining means for determining a time during which the musical sound is output, and the musical sound output device has a function of outputting the musical sound in accordance with the time determined by the time determining means. Use appropriate means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the musical sound output device further includes a time selection means for selecting a time for outputting the musical sound, The symbol display device uses technical means that has a function of performing variable display of the symbol multiple times in accordance with the time selected by the time selection unit.

(Operation of the Invention of Claim 1)
When the game ball passes a predetermined area of the game board, it is determined whether the determination means is a hit or a loss. Display the symbol. When the game ball passes through the predetermined area while the symbol display device is performing symbol variation display, the symbol variation display starts until the symbol corresponding to the determination result determined by the determination means is displayed. Is held by the holding means, and the number of holds is stored. Then, the musical sound output device is a period from the end of the symbol variation display to the start of the next variation display when the symbol display device continuously displays the symbol variation multiple times within the range of the reserved number. In addition, by outputting a musical sound, it is notified that the gaming state changes to a predetermined gaming state.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 1)
When the variable display of the symbol is performed a plurality of times within the range of the number of reservations, the interval from the end of the variable display to the start of the variable display is shorter than when the variable display is performed after the symbol passes the predetermined area. For this reason, with the conventional pachinko machine that stopped outputting musical sounds at the same time as the end of fluctuation display, the effect sound is interrupted because the pattern changes and displays after the game ball passes the predetermined area. However, according to the first aspect of the invention, since the musical sound can be output during the period from the end of the symbol variation display to the start of the next variation display, the musical tone is interrupted. There is no end.
Therefore, in the case of performing the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the number of holds, the effect of the effect by the musical sound can be improved as compared with the case where the output of the musical sound is stopped simultaneously with the end of the variable display of the pattern.
In particular, even in the case of a gaming state that has changed in a short time, since the sound effect is not shredded, it is possible to increase the effect of the effect by the musical sound.
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that can increase the effect of rendering the symbol variation display with a musical sound.

In addition, in the conventional pachinko machine, since the output of the musical sound is stopped simultaneously with the end of the variation display of the symbol, it is not possible to output a musical tone for a time exceeding the variation display time of the symbol. For example, even after the symbol variation display is completed, the period until the next variation display starts can be output without stopping the output of the musical tone. It can also be output.
Accordingly, the number of types of musical sounds to be output can be increased by the amount that the musical sound can be output for a longer time than before. For example, since it is possible to reproduce a sound effect or song having a performance time longer than the symbol variation display time, it is possible to increase the types of sound effects and songs that can be played.

In addition, even if the variation display of the symbol ends, the game state changes to the predetermined gaming state by outputting the period until the next variation display is started without stopping the output of the musical sound. Therefore, the player can raise the expectation that the gaming state will change to the predetermined gaming state by recognizing the state where the output of the musical sound is not stopped even after the display of the variation of the symbol is finished. You can play games.
Therefore, the player can hear the occurrence of the notice by listening to his / her ear, and thus can enjoy a novel and fresh game that cannot be achieved by a conventional pachinko machine that displays the notice image. Further, by combining the announcement by the output of the musical sound and the announcement by the image, the player is stimulated by the audiovisual sense, and can enjoy a game that is even more innovative and fresh.
In addition, when a configuration is adopted in which the time required from the start to the end of the symbol fluctuation display when the hold occurs is determined and stored in a predetermined storage means, the symbol fluctuation display for the number of holds is displayed. The time required for all execution can be calculated in advance before the start of the variable display.
Therefore, if a musical sound having an output time that matches the calculated time is output, it is possible to make the musical sound output time coincide with the time during which the number of symbols to be changed is displayed.
Furthermore, when there are a plurality of periods in which the symbol variation display is not performed, if a musical sound is output in each period, the musical sound is output in that period, rather than outputting a musical sound in only one period. Since the number of times of recognition increases, the effect of the notice can be enhanced.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 2)
Even after the symbol variation display is completed, the period until the next variation display is started without stopping the output of the musical sound, so that the symbol display device receives the symbol variation when the symbol variation display ends. Since it is possible to foresee that the symbol corresponding to the judgment result will be displayed, the player can respond to the winning judgment result by recognizing that the musical sound output is not stopped even if the variation display of the symbol is finished. It is possible to play a game while raising the expectation that the symbol will be displayed.
Therefore, since the player can hear the occurrence of winning by listening to his / her ear, the player can enjoy a novel and fresh game that cannot be achieved by a conventional pachinko machine that displays an image for predicting the winning. Further, by combining the announcement by the output of the musical sound and the announcement by the image, the player is stimulated by the audiovisual sense, and can enjoy a game that is even more innovative and fresh.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 3)
Even after the symbol variation display is finished, the musical sound output is not stopped, and the period until the next variation display is started is also output to notify the symbol display device that a specific variation display is performed. Therefore, the player can play a game while raising the expectation that a specific variation display will be performed by recognizing a state where the output of the musical sound is not stopped even if the variation display of the symbol is finished. Can do.
Therefore, the player can hear the occurrence of a specific variation display by listening to his / her ears, and thus enjoy a novel and fresh game that cannot be achieved with a conventional pachinko machine that displays an image for predicting a specific variation display. be able to. Further, by combining the announcement by the output of the musical sound and the announcement by the image, the player is stimulated by the audiovisual sense, and can enjoy a game that is even more innovative and fresh.

(Operation of the Invention of Claim 4)
The musical tone output device starts to output musical sounds when the symbol display device starts the first variation display of symbols, and outputs musical tones during the period from the end of variation display of symbols to the start of the next variation display. Then, the musical tone output device stops outputting the musical tone when the symbol display device finishes the last variation display of the symbol.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 4)
When the symbol display device performs symbol variation display a plurality of times, a musical sound can be output over a long period of time from the start of the first variation display to the end of the final variation display.
Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of the production by the musical sound, compared to the case where the musical sound output stops every time the symbol variation display is finished.

(Operation of the Invention of Claim 5)
The time determining means is configured such that the musical tone output device generates a musical tone based on the time taken from the start of the first variation display to the end of the final variation display when the symbol display device performs the variation display of the symbols a plurality of times. Determine the output time. The musical sound output device outputs the musical sound in accordance with the time determined by the time determining means.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 5)
When the symbol display device performs symbol variation display multiple times in succession, the time required from the start of the first variation display to the end of the last variation display matches the time for the musical sound output device to output the musical sound. Therefore, the output of the musical sound can be stopped simultaneously with the end of the last fluctuation display.
Therefore, since there is no sense of incongruity due to the shift of the end timing of the symbol variation display and the end timing of the output of the musical sound, the audiovisual effect is clear and the effect of the musical sound can be further enhanced.
In addition, after determining whether or not a big hit is made by the judging means, the content of the symbol variation display is determined several times, and the output content of the musical sound is determined, so that the symbol variation that will display the symbol showing the big hit The musical tone can be gradually raised in accordance with the display (timing when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed).

(Operation of the Invention of Claim 6)
The time selection means selects the time during which the musical sound output device outputs the musical sound, and the symbol display device displays the variation of the symbol a plurality of times in accordance with the time selected by the time selection means.

(Effect of the invention according to claim 6)
Since the time that the musical tone output device outputs the musical tone and the time that the symbol display device continuously displays the variation of the symbol multiple times can coincide with each other, the variation display of the symbol is terminated simultaneously with the stop of the output of the musical tone. Can do.
Therefore, since there is no sense of incongruity due to a shift between the end timing of the output of the musical sound and the end timing of the symbol fluctuation display, the audio effect is clear and the effect of the musical sound can be further enhanced.
In addition, after determining whether or not the big hit by the judging means, in order to determine the content of the output of the musical sound, and to determine the content of the variable display of multiple times in conjunction with this, in order to determine the content of the big hit while matching the musical sound It is possible to select the contents of the variation display of each symbol so as to gradually increase toward the symbol variation display (timing at which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed).

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, embodiments of a pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Overall main configuration]
First, the main configuration of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the appearance of the pachinko machine viewed from the front, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a center case, a normal electric accessory, and a variable prize device provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. .
A speaker 7 is provided in the upper left corner of the pachinko machine 1, and a speaker 8 is provided in the upper right corner. Below the game board 2 provided in the pachinko machine 1, there is provided an upper tray 4 that houses the paid-out prize balls. Below the upper tray 4, prizes that are no longer partitioned by the upper tray 4. A lower tray 5 for receiving a ball is provided. A launching handle 6 for operating a launching device for launching a game ball to the game board 2 is rotatably attached to the right side of the lower tray 5. A prepaid card unit 3 that reads the balance of the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

In the lower part of the game board 2, a ball lending button 16 for driving the ball lending unit 63 (FIG. 3) to lend the ball and a balance (remaining frequency) of the prepaid card loaded in the prepaid card unit 3 are displayed. A balance indicator 18 to be displayed and a return button 17 for driving a device for returning the prepaid card loaded in the prepaid card unit 3 to the position before loading are provided.
Further, the game board 2 is provided with a center case 20, a right gate 10, a left gate 11, a right sleeve winning port 12, a left sleeve winning port 13, a lower right winning port 14, a lower left winning port 15, a windmill 19, and the like. Yes. In addition, a large number of game nails 90 (FIG. 2) for changing the flow path of game balls are driven into the game board 2 (only some game nails are shown in the figure). Further, the game board 2 is provided with a guide rail 91 for guiding the game ball launched by the launching device to the game area.

As shown in FIG. 2, the center case 20 is provided with a symbol display 21, a special symbol reservation number display device 22, a normal symbol display device 23, and a normal symbol reservation number display device 24. The normal symbol display 23 variably displays the normal symbol when the game ball passes the right gate 10 or the left gate 11, and displays the normal symbol or the lost normal symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variability display. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 23 is configured by arranging three LEDs, and an LED that is turned on or off represents a normal symbol. Further, a normal symbol or a lost normal symbol is displayed by combining LEDs that are turned on or off.
Below the center case 20, two game nails 90, 90 are provided at an interval through which game balls can pass, and an ordinary electric accessory 28 is provided below the game nails. Inside the ordinary electric accessory 28, there is provided a first type starting port 27 into which a game ball flowing down between the game nails 90 can be won. Further, the normal electric accessory 28 is provided with a pair of blade members 28a that are opened when the normal symbol display 23 hits and displays the normal symbol (the state indicated by a broken line in the drawing is an open state), and is opened. The game ball that has flowed in from the blade member 28 a won the first type start port 27. That is, when the blade member 28a is opened, the area where the game ball wins the first type starting port 27 is expanded.
If the game ball passes through the right gate 10 or the left gate 11 while the normal symbol display 23 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, the start of a new normal symbol variation display due to the passage is suspended, The number of reservations is normally displayed by the symbol reservation number display device 24. In this embodiment, the normal symbol holding number display device 24 includes four LEDs arranged in the horizontal direction, and the number of lighting of the LEDs is the number of holdings.

The symbol display 21 variably displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of display areas when a game ball wins the first type starting port 27. In this embodiment, the symbol display 21 is arranged in ascending order (in order of passing through the screen in the order of 0, 1, 2,...) In a symbol sequence in which a total of 10 symbols indicating numbers 0 to 9 are arranged in the vertical direction. Fluctuating display from top to bottom of the screen. The display areas for performing the variable display are set at the center and left and right of the screen of the symbol display 21 and are referred to as a left display area, a middle display area, and a right display area in order from the left side of the screen. In addition, the symbol sequences that are variably displayed in each display area are referred to as a left symbol sequence, a middle symbol sequence, and a right symbol sequence in order from the left. Furthermore, symbols constituting each symbol row are referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol in order from the left symbol row. Furthermore, the symbols that are finally determined when the variable display is completed are referred to as a left determined symbol, a middle determined symbol, and a right determined symbol in order from the left display area. In addition, when the variable display is finished, after temporarily stopping and then changing again (hereinafter referred to as re-variation), the symbols that were temporarily stopped are displayed in order from the left display area in order of the left temporary stop symbol, middle temporary stop symbol, right This is called a temporary stop symbol.
When the symbol display 21 displays the symbols in a variable manner, or when the game ball wins the first type start port 27 during the big hit game, the start of the new symbol variation display by the winning is suspended. The reserved number is displayed by the special symbol reserved number display device 22. In this embodiment, the special symbol hold number display device 22 includes four LEDs, and the number of lighting of the LEDs is the hold number. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holds is four, but the upper limit can be changed to a plurality other than four.

  Below the ordinary electric accessory 28 is provided a variable prize device 30 that operates when a big hit occurs. The variable winning device 30 is provided with an opening / closing member 31 that opens and closes in each round of the big hit game. When the opening / closing member 31 is opened, the big winning opening 32 is opened. In this embodiment, the opening / closing member 31 is formed in a horizontally long plate shape, and when opened, the upper end of the opening / closing member 31 falls to the player side with the lower end as the center. A special area 33 is provided inside the big prize opening 32, and if a game ball passes through the specific area 33 during a round, a condition for continuously proceeding to the next round is established.

[Electric configuration of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main control board 100, and a microprocessor 110 is mounted on the main control board 100. The microprocessor 110 includes a main CPU 112, a ROM 114, and a RAM 116. The main CPU 112 executes main control of the game such as jackpot determination, determination of display contents of the symbol display 21, determination of reproduction contents / reproduction time of the speakers 7 and 8, detection of winning, control of other boards, and the like. The ROM 114 stores various control programs for the main CPU 112 to execute various controls, various tables to be referred to when executing the control programs, and the like. The RAM 116 temporarily stores various data generated during the game, such as the number of holds, the number of winnings, the processing result of the main CPU 112, the control program read from the ROM 114, and the like, indicating the gaming state immediately before the power failure when the power is shut off. A backup area for backing up and storing such data is provided.

  The following is electrically connected to the main control board 100. A first type start port switch 27a that detects that a game ball has won the first type start port 27, a symbol control board 80 that controls the symbol display 21, a voice control board 50 that controls the speakers 7 and 8, an LED, Pachinko game board information on the lamp control board 300 for controlling lighting / flashing of light emitting members such as lamps, the power supply board 70, the payout control board 200 for controlling the payout of prize balls, etc. A game frame information terminal board 67, a board surface relay board 46, and a game frame relay board 47 for transmitting to a hall computer provided in a hall management room or the like.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 100. The microprocessor 210 includes a sub CPU 212 that controls payout of award balls and rental balls, and the like. The ROM 214 in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as paying out a prize ball are recorded, and the control program read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes the various control programs and generated during the game. A RAM 216 that temporarily stores various data such as the number of winning prizes and the number of winning balls is mounted. The RAM 116 also includes a backup area for backing up and storing data indicating the number of winning prizes, the number of unpaid prize balls, and the like when the power is turned off.
The payout control board 200 is electrically connected to a power supply board 70, a launch motor drive board 40 for driving the launch motor 42, a game frame information terminal board 67, and a payout relay board 49. A launch switch 41 for outputting a drive signal from the launch motor drive substrate 40 to the launch motor 42 is electrically connected to the launch motor drive substrate 40.

The game frame relay board 47 is electrically provided with a lower dish full detection switch 65 for detecting that the lower tray 5 is filled with game balls, a prize ball dead detection switch 64 for detecting a prize ball dead, and a sensor relay board 48. It is connected to the. The sensor relay board 48 is electrically connected to the prize ball payout sensors 61 and 61 and the payout relay board 49 provided in the prize ball unit 60. The payout relay board 49 is electrically connected to a payout outage detection switch 66 for detecting outage of a payout ball, a prize ball payout motor 62, and a payout unit 63.
On the board relay board 46, a normal electric accessory solenoid 28b for driving the blade member 28a of the normal electric accessory 28 to open and close, a normal symbol display 23, and a right gate switch (simply simply detecting a game ball passing through the right gate 10). A gate switch) 10a, a left gate switch 11a that detects a game ball that has passed through the left gate 11 (also referred to simply as a gate switch), a right sleeve winning port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has won a right sleeve winning port 12, A left sleeve winning port switch 13a for detecting a gaming ball won in the left sleeve winning port 13, a right lower winning port switch 14a for detecting a gaming ball winning in the lower right winning port 14, and a game ball winning in the lower left winning port 15 These are the lower left winning opening switch 15a and the large winning opening relay board 68 to be detected.

  The special winning opening relay board 68 includes a specific area switch 36 that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 33, and a specific area that operates a member that changes between a state in which the game ball is guided to the specific area 33 and a state in which the game ball is not guided. A solenoid 34 and a special prize opening solenoid 35 that opens and closes the opening / closing member 31 are electrically connected. The power supply board 70 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 45. The CR connection board 45 includes a balance display board on which a circuit for displaying the balance on the balance display 18 is mounted, the prepaid card unit 3, and the like. It is electrically connected to the gaming machine exterior device portion 44. The power supply board 70 is supplied with power from the main power supply 43 of AC 24 V (50 Hz / 60 Hz), and supplies operating power to each board and device. The power supply board 70 is provided with a power switch 71 for turning on / off the power of the pachinko machine 1 and a RAM clear switch 72 for clearing data stored in the backup areas of the RAMs 116 and 216.

[Various tables recorded in ROM 114]
Next, various tables recorded in the ROM 114 will be described with reference to FIGS.
6A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta1, FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta2, and FIG. 6C is a variation pattern selection table. FIG. 6D is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta4, and FIG. 6E is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta5. FIG. 6F is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta6, and FIG. 6G is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta7.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the symbol control command selection table Ta8. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the non-continuation time voice control command selection table Ta9. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the continuation voice control command selection table Ta11. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the total fluctuation display time and the audio output time.
FIG. 11A is a time chart showing the relationship between the timing at which the symbols are variably displayed and the timing at which the fluctuation sound effects are output, and FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram showing the calculation formula for the continuous audio output time. .

  The variation pattern selection table Ta1 shown in FIG. 6A is a table that is referred to by the main CPU 112 in order to select a symbol variation pattern at the time of normal big hit, and the variation pattern selection table Ta2 shown in FIG. This is a table that the main CPU 112 refers to in order to select a symbol variation pattern when the probability variation big hit. Here, the variation pattern refers to the display content from when the symbol display 21 starts displaying the symbol variation until the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol is confirmed and displayed. The probabilistic jackpot is a jackpot that is promised to be probable for a predetermined period after the jackpot game ends. The normal big hit is a big hit that is not a probable big hit. Furthermore, a gaming state that is probabilistic is called a probable state, and a gaming state that is not a probable state is called a normal state. Further, the time when the state is in the probability change state is called the time of probability change, and the time in the normal state is called the normal time. In addition, in the probability variation state, in addition to changing in time, the special symbol variation display time is shortened. Hereinafter, in order to distinguish from time reduction, shortening of the special symbol variation display time is referred to as shortening.

(Variation pattern selection table Ta1)
The variation pattern selection table Ta1 is configured by associating a plurality of variation pattern selection counter values with a plurality of variation pattern designation numbers. In this embodiment, the variation pattern selection counter value is a total of 10 numbers from 1 to 10, and the variation pattern designation number is a total of 4 numbers from 1 to 4. The variation pattern selection counter values 1 to 3 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 1, respectively. The variation pattern selection counter values 4 to 6 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 2, respectively. The values 7 and 8 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 3, and the variation pattern selection counter values 9 and 10 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 4, respectively.

The variation pattern of the symbol at the time of normal big hit is determined using a variation pattern selection counter and a variation pattern selection table Ta1. The variation pattern selection counter counts a plurality of numerical values, that is, a total of 10 numerical values of 1 to 10 in this embodiment. When it is time to determine the symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 112 acquires one variation pattern selection counter value counted by the variation pattern selection counter at that time, and the variation associated with the obtained variation pattern selection counter value. The pattern designation number is read from the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta1, and the read fluctuation pattern designation number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.
For example, when the variation pattern selection counter value acquired from the variation pattern selection counter is 5, the variation pattern designation number 2 associated with the variation pattern selection counter value 5 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.

(Variation pattern selection table Ta2)
The variation pattern selection table Ta2 is configured by associating a plurality of variation pattern selection counter values with a plurality of variation pattern designation numbers. In this embodiment, the variation pattern selection counter value is a total of 10 numerical values from 1 to 10, and the variation pattern designation number is a total of two numerical values of 5 and 6. Fluctuation pattern designation number 5 is associated with variation pattern selection counter values 1-6, respectively, and variation pattern designation number 6 is associated with variation pattern selection counter values 7-10.

The variation pattern of the symbol at the probability variation big hit is determined using a variation pattern selection counter and a variation pattern selection table Ta2. The variation pattern selection counter counts a plurality of numerical values, that is, a total of 10 numerical values of 1 to 10 in this embodiment. When it is time to determine the symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 112 acquires one variation pattern selection counter value counted by the variation pattern selection counter at that time, and the variation associated with the obtained variation pattern selection counter value. The pattern designation number is read from the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta2, and the read fluctuation pattern designation number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.
For example, when the variation pattern selection counter value acquired from the variation pattern selection counter is 7, the variation pattern designation number 6 associated with the variation pattern selection counter value 7 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.

(Variation pattern selection table Ta3)
In the normal state, the result of the big hit determination is a loss that does not involve reach (hereinafter referred to as “no reach loss”), and the variation pattern when it is determined that there is no shortening is the variation pattern selection counter and variation pattern selection table Ta3. Use to determine. Here, “reach” refers to a state in which symbols in a plurality of display areas are not fixed in only one display area, and symbols constituting the big hit symbol are fixedly displayed in other display areas. That is, it means a state in which one symbol is not enough until the completion of the jackpot symbol.
The variation pattern selection table Ta3 is configured by associating a plurality of variation pattern selection counter values with a plurality of variation pattern designation numbers. In this embodiment, the variation pattern selection counter value is a total of ten numerical values from 1 to 10, and the variation pattern designation number is only one of seven. That is, the variation pattern designation number 7 is associated with each of the variation pattern selection counter values 1 to 10.

  The variation pattern selection counter counts a plurality of numerical values, that is, a total of 10 numerical values of 1 to 10 in this embodiment. When it is time to determine the symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 112 acquires one variation pattern selection counter value counted by the variation pattern selection counter at that time, and the variation associated with the obtained variation pattern selection counter value. The pattern designation number is read from the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta3, and the read fluctuation pattern designation number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116. In this embodiment, since the variation pattern designation number 7 is selected regardless of the variation pattern selection counter value acquired from the variation pattern selection counter, the variation pattern designation number 7 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.

(Variation pattern selection table Ta4)
This variation pattern selection table Ta4 is also used when the probability variation is established and in the normal state. The variation pattern when the result of the big hit determination when the probability variation is established is that there is no reach loss and is determined without shortening, is determined using the variation pattern selection counter and the variation pattern selection table Ta4. Further, the variation pattern when the result of the big hit determination in the normal state is determined to be no reach loss and with shortening is also determined using the variation pattern selection counter and the variation pattern selection table Ta4.
The variation pattern selection table Ta4 is configured by associating a plurality of variation pattern selection counter values with a plurality of variation pattern designation numbers. In this embodiment, the variation pattern selection counter value is a total of ten numerical values from 1 to 10, and the variation pattern designation number is one of only eight. That is, the fluctuation pattern designation number 8 is associated with the fluctuation pattern selection counter values 1 to 10, respectively.

  The variation pattern selection counter counts a plurality of numerical values, that is, a total of 10 numerical values of 1 to 10 in this embodiment. When it is time to determine the symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 112 acquires one variation pattern selection counter value counted by the variation pattern selection counter at that time, and the variation associated with the obtained variation pattern selection counter value. The pattern designation number is read from the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4, and the read fluctuation pattern designation number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116. In this embodiment, since the variation pattern designation number 8 is selected regardless of the variation pattern selection counter value acquired from the variation pattern selection counter, the variation pattern designation number 8 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.

(Variation pattern selection table Ta5)
The variation pattern of the symbol when the result of the big hit determination in the probability variation state is no reach loss / shortening is determined using a variation pattern selection counter and a variation pattern selection table Ta5.
The variation pattern selection table Ta5 is configured by associating a plurality of variation pattern selection counter values with a plurality of variation pattern designation numbers. In this embodiment, the variation pattern selection counter value is a total of 10 numbers from 1 to 10, and the variation pattern designation number is a total of 8 numbers from 12 to 19. The variation pattern selection counter values 1 and 2 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 12, and the variation pattern selection counter values 3 and 4 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 13, respectively. Values 5 to 10 are associated with variation pattern designation numbers 14 to 19, respectively.

The variation pattern selection counter counts a plurality of numerical values, that is, a total of 10 numerical values of 1 to 10 in this embodiment. When it is time to determine the symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 112 acquires one variation pattern selection counter value counted by the variation pattern selection counter at that time, and the variation associated with the obtained variation pattern selection counter value. The pattern designation number is read from the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta5, and the read fluctuation pattern designation number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.
For example, when the variation pattern selection counter value acquired from the variation pattern selection counter is 2, the variation pattern designation number 12 associated with the variation pattern selection counter value 2 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.

(Variation pattern selection table Ta6)
The variation pattern of the symbol when the result of the big hit determination is a loss with reach (hereinafter referred to as reach loss) in the normal state is determined using a variation pattern selection counter and a variation pattern selection table Ta6.
The variation pattern selection table Ta6 is configured by associating a plurality of variation pattern selection counter values with a plurality of variation pattern designation numbers. In this embodiment, the variation pattern selection counter value is a total of 10 numbers from 1 to 10, and the variation pattern designation number is a total of 8 numbers from 12 to 19. The variation pattern selection counter values 1 and 2 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 12, and the variation pattern selection counter values 3 and 4 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 13, respectively. Values 5 to 10 are associated with variation pattern designation numbers 14 to 19, respectively.

The variation pattern selection counter counts a plurality of numerical values, that is, a total of 10 numerical values of 1 to 10 in this embodiment. When it is time to determine the symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 112 acquires one variation pattern selection counter value counted by the variation pattern selection counter at that time, and the variation associated with the obtained variation pattern selection counter value. The pattern designation number is read from the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta6, and the read fluctuation pattern designation number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.
For example, when the variation pattern selection counter value acquired from the variation pattern selection counter is 9, the variation pattern designation number 18 associated with the variation pattern selection counter value 9 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.

(Variation pattern selection table Ta7)
The variation pattern of the symbol when the result of jackpot determination in the probability variation state is reach loss is determined using a variation pattern selection counter and a variation pattern selection table Ta7.
The variation pattern selection table Ta7 is configured by associating a plurality of variation pattern selection counter values with a plurality of variation pattern designation numbers. In this embodiment, the variation pattern selection counter value is a total of 10 numbers from 1 to 10, and the variation pattern designation number is a total of 8 numbers from 10 to 17. The variation pattern selection counter values 1 and 2 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 10, and the variation pattern selection counter values 3 and 4 are associated with the variation pattern designation number 11, respectively. Fluctuation pattern designation numbers 12 to 17 are associated with values 5 to 10, respectively.

The variation pattern selection counter counts a plurality of numerical values, that is, a total of 10 numerical values of 1 to 10 in this embodiment. When it is time to determine the symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 112 acquires one variation pattern selection counter value counted by the variation pattern selection counter at that time, and the variation associated with the obtained variation pattern selection counter value. The pattern designation number is read from the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta7, and the read fluctuation pattern designation number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.
For example, when the variation pattern selection counter value acquired from the variation pattern selection counter is 10, the variation pattern designation number 17 associated with the variation pattern selection counter value 10 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116.

(Design control command selection table Ta8)
A symbol control command selection table Ta8 shown in FIG. 7 is a table referred to by the main CPU 112 for selecting a symbol control command to be transmitted to the symbol control board 80. The symbol control command selection table Ta8 is configured by associating the variation pattern designation numbers set in the variation pattern selection tables Ta1 to Ta7 shown in FIG. 6 with the symbol control commands. In this embodiment, the symbol control command selection table Ta8 is configured by associating the variation pattern designation numbers 1 to 19 with the symbol control commands B0H00H to B0H12H. In FIG. 7, in order to make the contents of the variation pattern easy to understand, the variation display time and remarks (explanation of the variation display pattern) are described for each variation pattern designation number.
For example, the symbol control command B0H02H associated with the variation pattern designation number 3 is a symbol control command for instructing the variation pattern C (variation display time 35 seconds) at the time of normal big hit. The associated symbol control command B0H04H is a symbol control command for instructing the variation pattern A (variation display time 50 seconds) at the time of the probable big hit. The symbol control command B0H07H associated with the variation pattern designation number 8 is a symbol control command for instructing the variation pattern B (variable display time of 5 seconds) at the time of normal loss. This symbol control command is selected in order to change the symbol variable display based on the number of holds to a variable display that is shortened when it is determined that there is a normal loss for all the numbers of hold during normal times. This is a command, and the variable display time is set to 5 seconds. The symbol control command B0H07H is also used when the symbol is shortened at the time of probability change.

The symbol control command B0H08H associated with the variation pattern designation number 9 is a symbol control command for instructing the variation pattern C at the time of normal loss, and the variation display time is set to 3 seconds. This symbol control command is selected in order to change the symbol display based on the number of holds to a variation display that is further shortened when it is determined that the number of holds is normally lost at the time of probability change. Command.
Furthermore, the symbol control command B0H12H associated with the variation pattern designation number 19 is a symbol control command for instructing the variation pattern J (variation display time 100 seconds) at the time of reach loss. Note that H in each symbol control command is a code indicating a hexadecimal number. B0H identifies the type of command and indicates a symbol control command.
For example, the main CPU 112 refers to the variation pattern selection tables Ta1 to Ta7, and when the variation pattern designation number temporarily stored in the RAM 116 is 3, the symbol control associated with the variation pattern designation number 3 The command B0H02H is read and transmitted to the symbol control board 80. As a result, the symbol control board 80 displays the normal big hit output pattern C instructed by the symbol control command B0H02H on the symbol display 21 for 35 seconds.

(Non-continuation voice control command selection table Ta9)
In the following description, during the period in which the symbol display 21 continuously displays the symbols a plurality of times, the time when the sound effect is continuously reproduced is referred to as “continuation time”, and the time other than the time duration is referred to as “non-continuation time”. Also, the voice control command used at the time of non-continuation is referred to as a voice control command for non-continuation. Further, the variation sound effect output at the time of continuation is referred to as a continuous variation sound effect.
The non-continuation time voice control command selection table Ta9 shown in FIG. 8 is a table that is referred to in order to select a voice control command to be transmitted to the voice control board 50 by the main CPU 112 during the non-continuation time. The non-continuation time voice control command selection table Ta9 is configured by associating a variation pattern designation number with a non-continuation time voice control command. Further, in FIG. 8, in order to make the contents of the audio output pattern easy to understand, the non-continuation audio output time and remarks (explanation of the audio output pattern) are described for each audio control command.

  Here, the audio output pattern refers to the content reproduced by the speakers 7 and 8. The non-continuous audio output time refers to the time required from when the speakers 7 and 8 start to reproduce the fluctuation sound effect until the end of the non-continuous audio output time. The non-continuation time voice control command selection table Ta9 is used at the time of non-continuation, and it is necessary to match the symbol fluctuation display time with the voice output time. It is set to the same time as the time. The variation sound effect is a sound reproduced by the speakers 7 and 8 during the symbol variation display, and is a kind of musical sound. Musical sound is the sound of music, the sound that becomes the material of the music, the sound that the sound generator continues to vibrate regularly for a certain period of time, so that the sound pitch can be surely confirmed, or the vibration changes slowly and the waveform is It means sounds that can be regarded as almost regular, or sounds produced by tuning forks and musical instruments. Musical sounds include continuity sound effects that engrave predetermined rhythms, melodic sound effects, popular, jazz, rock, classical and other genres of songs, songs that omit some of those songs, and arrangements. Songs and original songs that are not generally known.

  For example, the variation pattern designation number 3 is associated with the non-continuation voice control command 80H52H. The non-continuation time voice control command 80H52H is a command for instructing the speakers 7 and 8 to reproduce the output pattern C (non-continuation time voice output time is 35 seconds) at the time of a big hit. The control command 80H54H is a command for instructing that the speakers 7 and 8 reproduce the output pattern A (non-continuous audio output time is 50 seconds) when the probability variation is a big hit. Further, the non-continuation time voice control command 80H57H is a command for instructing that the speakers 7 and 8 reproduce the output pattern B (non-continuation time voice output time is 5 seconds) in the case of normal loss. The audio control command 80H62H is a command for instructing that the speakers 7 and 8 reproduce the output pattern J (non-continuous audio output time is 100 seconds) when reach loss occurs. Note that H of the non-continuation voice control command is a code indicating a hexadecimal number. 80H identifies the type of command and indicates a voice control command.

For example, when the main CPU 112 selects the fluctuation pattern designation number 3 with reference to the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta1 (FIG. 6A), the non-continuation time voice associated with the fluctuation pattern designation number 3 The control command 80H52H is read out and transmitted to the voice control board 50.
As a result, the voice control board 50 causes the speakers 7 and 8 to reproduce the normal big hit output pattern C instructed by the voice control command 80H52H for 35 seconds. That is, at the time of non-continuation, since the symbol variation display time and the non-continuation time voice output time are the same, the reproduction of the variation sound effect is terminated simultaneously with the termination of the symbol variation display.

(Continuous voice control command selection table Ta11)
The continuation voice control command selection table Ta11 shown in FIG. 9 is a table that is referred to in order to select a voice control command that the main CPU 112 transmits to the voice control board 50 during continuation. The continuous voice control command selection table Ta11 is configured by associating a variation pattern designation number with a continuous voice control command.
In the following description, the continuation voice control command refers to a command that the main CPU 112 transmits to the voice control board 50 during the continuation, and the continuation voice output time refers to the continuous fluctuation sound effect of the speakers 7 and 8 during the continuation. The time required from the start to the end of playback. In addition, the hold generated from the first (first) hold to the fourth hold is referred to as a first hold, a second hold, a third hold, and a fourth hold in order. Further, in the case where the symbol variation display is continuously performed a plurality of times, the total variation display time required from the first symbol variation start to the last symbol variation end is referred to as a total variation display time. The time from the end of the symbol change display to the start of the next symbol change display (the time when the lost symbol or jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed) is called the fixed display time. The total of the fixed display time is called the total minimum stop symbol display time.
Further, the continuation voice control command selection table Ta11 includes the change pattern designation number and the continuation voice control command depending on whether the normal time or the probability change time, and the number of holdings. The correspondence is set separately. Further, in FIG. 9, the duration voice output time and remarks (explanation of the fluctuation pattern) are described for each duration voice control command for easy understanding of the contents of the voice output pattern at the time of continuation. In FIG. 9, “−” means that any variation pattern designation number may be used.

(1) Normal time The number of holds is the upper limit at the normal time, and the result of the big hit determination when each of the first hold to the third hold occurs is reach-less losing, and the fourth hold If the result of the big hit determination at the time of occurrence is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the fluctuation patterns set for the first hold and the second hold are changed to shortened fluctuation patterns.
FIG. 9 shows a state in which the change pattern has already been changed, and the change pattern designation number 8 is associated with the first hold and the second hold when the number of holds is four. Further, the variation pattern designation number 7 is associated with the third hold, and the variation pattern designation numbers 1 to 6 in the case of the big hit are associated with the fourth suspension. The fact that the fluctuation pattern designation numbers 1 to 6 are described means that any one of the fluctuation pattern designation numbers 1 to 6 can be selected.

In other words, when the symbol variation display is performed based on the first suspension and the second suspension, the normal loss variation pattern B (FIG. 7) corresponding to the variation pattern designation number 8 is displayed, respectively. When performing symbol variation display, the normal loss variation pattern A (FIG. 7) corresponding to the variation pattern designation number 7 is displayed. In addition, when displaying the variation of the normal big hit symbol based on the fourth hold, the variation pattern selected from the normal big hit variation patterns A to D (FIG. 7) corresponding to the variation pattern designation numbers 1 to 4 Is displayed, and the fluctuation pattern of the probability variation big hit variation pattern A or B is displayed.
Note that the total variation display time when the symbol variation display is performed continuously from i to n times, as shown in FIG. 11B, is the variation display time from the i-th variation display time to the n-th variation display time. And the sum of the fixed display times from the fixed display time after the i-th variation display to the n-th display can be obtained.

For example, if the variation pattern designation number 1 is associated with the fourth hold, the normal loss variation pattern B → the normal loss variation pattern B → the normal loss variation pattern A → the normal big hit variation pattern A is executed in this order. Therefore, the total change display time from the first hold to the fourth hold is 5 seconds + 5 seconds + 12 seconds + 25 seconds = 47 seconds. In addition, since there are a total of 3 finalized displays, the total minimum stop symbol display time is 0.8 seconds × 3 = 2.4 seconds.
Therefore, the total time required from the start of the symbol variable display based on the first hold to the end of the symbol variable display based on the fourth hold is 47 seconds + 2.4 seconds = 49.4 seconds (FIG. 9). . For this reason, at the normal time, the reproduction of the continuous variation sound effect is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation display based on the first hold, and the reproduction of the continuous variation effect sound is terminated simultaneously with the end of the symbol variation display based on the fourth hold. Therefore, the continuous audio output time is set to 49.4 seconds (FIGS. 9 and 10).
Then, the voice control command for continuation when the variable display of the symbols is performed four times based on the first hold to the fourth hold in this way is set to 80H10H, and the main CPU 112 determines the number of hold during normal operation. When there is four and the result of the big hit determination when the fourth hold occurs is a normal big hit, and it is decided to continuously play the continuous fluctuation sound effect during the period of the total four symbol fluctuation display In addition, the continuation voice control command 80H10H is selected from the continuation voice control command selection table Ta11, and is transmitted to the voice control board 50.

As shown in FIG. 10, 80H10H to 80H33H types are facilitated as continuation voice control commands, and different continuation output patterns K7 to K42 are set for the respective continuation voice control commands. The voice control board 50 that has received the continuous voice control command 80H10H outputs the continuous output pattern K7 instructed by the continuous voice control command 80H10H from the speakers 7 and 8. The continuous output pattern K1 starts to be output simultaneously with the start of the variable display of the symbol based on the first hold, and is continuously output until the end of the variable display based on the fourth hold.
In addition, the number of holdings is 3 in normal times, and the result of the big hit determination when each of the first holding and the second holding occurs is no reach loss, and the big hit determination when the third holding occurs When the result is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the fluctuation pattern set for the first hold is changed to a shortened fluctuation pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern designation number for the first hold is changed from “7” to “8”.

(2) At the time of probability change At the time of probability change, the number of holds is the upper limit of four, and the result of the big hit determination when each of the first hold to the third hold occurs is reach-less loss, and the fourth hold If the result of the big hit determination at the time of occurrence is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the fluctuation patterns set for the first hold and the second hold are changed to shortened fluctuation patterns. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern designation numbers for the first hold and the second hold are changed from “8” to “9”, respectively.
In addition, the number of holds is 3 at the time of probability change, and the result of the big hit determination when each of the first hold and the second hold occurs is no reach loss, and the big hit determination when the third hold occurs When the result is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the fluctuation pattern set for the first hold is changed to a shortened fluctuation pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern designation number for the first hold is changed from “8” to “9”.

[Electrical configuration of design control board 80]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the symbol control board 80 will be described with reference to FIG.
A character ROM 83 is mounted on the symbol control board 80. The character ROM 83 stores image data necessary for displaying a process from the start of symbol variation until the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is displayed. A jackpot notice image that suggests the possibility of occurrence, a background image displayed on the background of a fluctuating symbol, a reach image that displays the effect when reaching a reach, an image that celebrates the occurrence of a jackpot, displayed during a jackpot game Images are recorded.
The sub CPU 81 mounted on the symbol control board 80 receives the symbol control command transmitted from the main CPU 112 of the main control board 100 and analyzes the content of the received symbol control command according to the computer program recorded in the ROM 82. To do. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sends the analysis result to a VDP (video display processor) 84, and the VDP 84 reads image data corresponding to the analysis result from the character ROM 83.

The VDP 84 calculates the address, display color, and the like in the display area of the dots constituting the image data read from the character ROM 83 based on the analysis result, and temporarily stores the calculation result in the built-in palette RAM 85. Subsequently, the VDP 84 sends an RGB signal to the liquid crystal analog board 86 based on the calculation result stored in the palette RAM 85. Subsequently, the liquid crystal analog substrate 86 performs color correction and luminance adjustment of the captured RGB signal, and sends the signal to the liquid crystal inverter substrate 87. The liquid crystal inverter board 87 serves as a backlight power source, boosts the captured signal (for example, from 12 V to 600 V), and sends it to the symbol display 21. The symbol display 21 switches and displays the liquid crystal dots corresponding to the captured signal. Thereby, an image corresponding to the symbol control command received from the main CPU 112 is displayed.
In this embodiment, the symbol display 21 is an active matrix type liquid crystal display using TFTs (Thin Film Transistors) as pixel drive elements.

[Electric Configuration of Audio Control Board 50]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the voice control board 50 will be described with reference to FIG.
The audio control board 50 includes a speaker relay board 58, an amplifier 57, a sound source IC 55, and a microprocessor 54. The sound source IC 55 is equipped with a sound source ROM 56. The sound source ROM 56 has a fluctuation effect sound, continuous fluctuation effect sound reproduced from the speakers 7 and 8 when the symbol display 21 variably displays the symbol, and at the time of winning a prize. Sound source data in which sound effects to be reproduced and sound effects to be reproduced when a big hit occurs are recorded as data. Further, the ROM 52 mounted on the microprocessor 54 is a sound source selection table configured by associating the non-continuation time voice control command transmitted from the main CPU 112 with information for specifying the sound source of the sound source ROM 56. And a sound source selection table configured by associating the continuation voice control command with information for designating the sound source in the sound source ROM 56 is recorded.

  The sub CPU 51 mounted on the microprocessor 54 receives the non-continuation voice control command or the continuous voice control command transmitted from the main CPU 112 of the main control board 100, and stores the contents of the received voice control command in the ROM 52. And the analysis result is temporarily stored in the RAM 53. The sub CPU 51 refers to the sound source selection table in the ROM 52, selects information corresponding to the symbol control command indicated by the analysis result, and sends the selected information to the sound source IC 55. Subsequently, the sound source IC 55 reads the sound source data corresponding to the information from the sound source ROM 56 and converts the read sound source data into an analog audio signal. The converted analog audio signal is amplified to a predetermined size by the amplifier 57 and output to the speakers 7 and 8 via the speaker relay board 58, and the speakers 7 and 8 reproduce the input audio signal.

  The amplifier 57 may be a 1-channel output or a multi-channel output such as a 2-channel or 3-channel. Further, when the amplifier 57 has a 2-channel output, the speakers 7 and 8 can reproduce each channel. Also, the number of speakers corresponding to the number of output channels of the amplifier 57 can be provided. Furthermore, each speaker can be attached at a position other than that shown in FIG. For example, it can be attached to the front surface or both sides of the upper tray 4, the lower portion of the lower tray 5, and the upper portion of the pachinko machine 1. It is also possible to provide an output terminal to the headphones at a predetermined location so that a variation sound effect or a continuous variation effect sound can be heard from the headphones. In this case, when using the headphones, it is possible to prevent the sound from being output from the speaker, or it is possible to allow the sound to be output from both the headphone and the speaker. In addition, switching means such as a switch for switching speakers and headphones can be provided.

[Game features]
Next, the characteristics of the game by the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 12 is a time chart showing the relationship among the operation timings of the first-type start port switch, the special symbol variation start timing, the variation effect sound output timing, the variation display timer, the fixed display timer, and the audio output timer.
Here, it is normal time, and the results of the big hit determination when the first hold, the second hold and the fourth hold occur are all no reach loss / shortening, and the big hit when the third hold occurs It is assumed that the result of the determination is usually a big hit.
Now, as shown by (1) in FIG. 12, if there is a prize at the first type start port 27, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the output pattern of the variation sound effect, the variation display time, and the non-continuation audio output time, Is determined. Here, it is a non-continuation time, and since it is necessary to stop the output of the fluctuation sound effect simultaneously with the end of the special symbol fluctuation display, the fluctuation display time and the non-continuation voice output time are determined to be the same time. In addition, the fluctuation display timer and the voice output timer start to operate (turn on), and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started and the output of the fluctuation sound effect is started at the same time.

And if there is a prize at the first type starting port 27 during the change of the special symbol, the number of reservations increases to one ((2) in the figure). At this time, the variation pattern selection table Ta3 (FIG. 6C) is referred to, and the variation pattern designation number 7 is stored in association with the first hold. Next, when there is a second winning at the first type starting port 27, the number of holds increases to two ((3) in the figure), and similarly, the variation pattern designation number 7 is associated with the second hold. Is memorized. Furthermore, when there is a third prize at the first type starting port 27, the number of holdings increases to three ((4) in the figure), and any one of the variation pattern designation numbers 1 to 4 is the third. The variation pattern designation number 7 stored in association with the hold and stored in association with the first hold is forcibly rewritten to the variation pattern designation number 8.
That is, when the result of the big hit judgment when the first hold and the second hold occur in the normal time is no reach loss or shortening, and the result of the big hit judgment when the third hold occurs is the normal big hit The change pattern of the first hold is changed to the change pattern with no reach / shortening (change display time 5 seconds).

The continuous audio output time is determined to be the same as the total variable display time obtained by adding the total of the variable display time from the first hold to the third hold and the total of the fixed display time (FIG. 9, FIG. 9). 11 (B)). If the variation pattern designation number 1 is stored in the third hold, the combination of the variation pattern designation numbers from the first hold to the third hold in FIG. 9 is set to “8.7.1”. Correspondingly, the continuous audio output time is 43.6 seconds.
That is, when the special symbol variation display (2) based on the first hold is started, 43.6 seconds is set in the audio output timer, and the continuous variation sound effect is reproduced simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation display. The

The variation display of the special symbol is a total of 3 in the order of variation pattern B (2) at the time of normal loss based on the first hold → variation pattern A (3) at the time of normal loss based on the second suspension → variation pattern A (4) at the time of normal big hit The losing symbol is fixedly displayed for 0.8 seconds between the end of the change display and the start of the change display, but the continuous change sound effect is continuously reproduced without stopping during this period. Then, when the normal big hit fluctuation pattern A (4) based on the third hold is completed, the audio output timer is timed up, and the reproduction of the continuous fluctuation effect sound is stopped. The symbol display 21 displays a screen celebrating the occurrence of a big hit, a big hit game is started, and a big hit demo screen, which is a dedicated screen displayed during the big hit game period, is displayed.
That is, the continuous fluctuation sound effect is continuously reproduced until the display of the normal big hit hour fluctuation pattern A (4) is finished, and then the big hit is generated.
Therefore, the player expects that a big hit will be generated when the continuous fluctuation effect sound is reproduced. Therefore, by playing the continuous fluctuation effect sound, the player can notify the occurrence of the big hit. .

[Main processing of main CPU 112]
Next, main processing of the main CPU 112 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 13 is a main flowchart showing the flow of main processing executed by the main CPU 112. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of initial setting processing executed by the main CPU 112 in S100 of FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the first type start port switch process executed by the main CPU 112 in S200 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the variation pattern selection process executed by the main CPU 112 in S300 of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the shortening pattern change process executed by the main CPU 112 in S400 of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol variation start process executed by the main CPU 112 in S500 of FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol control command selection process executed by the main CPU 112 in S600 of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of voice control command selection processing executed by the main CPU 112 in S800 of FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol variation display process executed by the main CPU 112 in S900 of FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol variation end process executed by the main CPU 112 in S1000 of FIG. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing how the variation pattern designation number stored in the storage area is rewritten. FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram showing a storage state when the number of holds is “0”, and FIG. 23B is an explanatory diagram showing a storage state when the number of holds is “1”. (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a storage state when the number of holds is “2”, and FIG. 23 (D) shows how the first hold variation pattern designation number is rewritten when the number of holds is “3”. FIG. 23E is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the second hold variation pattern designation number is rewritten when the number of holds is “4”.
The main CPU 112 executes the processes of S200 to S1000 shown in FIG. 13 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 ms (milliseconds)). A computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute each process shown in FIG. 13 is stored in the ROM 114, and the stored computer program is read and each process is executed.

(Initial setting process)
When the main CPU 112 detects that the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and the power of the main control board 100 has increased to an operable voltage, the main CPU 112 resets the number of holdings to zero (step of FIG. 14 (hereinafter abbreviated as S). 102), the first probability variation flag is set to OFF (S104), and the second probability variation flag is set to OFF (S106). In this embodiment, two types of probability variation flags, a first certain variation flag and a second certain variation flag, are used. The first probability variation flag is used to determine whether or not the probability variation big hit has occurred when starting the variation display of the special symbol, and the second probability variation flag is determined from the suspension when the suspension occurs. Is determined to be a promising big hit in the big hit judgment made at the time of the hold that occurred before, or the big hit judgment made at the time of the first type opening entrance prize that triggered the change display of the current symbol. It is used to indicate that
The main CPU 112 resets the variable display timer to 0 (S108), resets the confirmation display timer to 0 (S110), resets the audio output timer to 0 (S112), and proceeds to the next processing.

(First type start port SW processing)
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the first type start port switch 27a (FIG. 3) is turned ON when the game ball wins the first type start port 27 (FIG. 2) (S202 in FIG. 15). If it is determined that it has been turned on (S202: Yes), it is determined whether the number of holds is less than the upper limit of 4 (S204). If it is determined that the number is less than 4 (S204: Yes), “1” is added to the number of holds (S206). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 acquires one jackpot counter value counted by the jackpot counter at this time, and temporarily stores the acquired jackpot counter value in the RAM 116 (S208). Here, the big hit counter is a counter for determining the big hit, and counts a plurality of big hit counter values, in this embodiment, a total of 953 big hit counter values from 0 to 952.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 acquires one jackpot symbol counter value counted by the jackpot symbol counter at this time, and temporarily stores the acquired jackpot symbol counter value in the RAM 116 (S210). Here, the jackpot symbol counter is a counter for determining the jackpot symbol, and counts the same number of jackpot symbol counter values as the number of jackpot symbols. For example, when there are a total of 10 jackpot symbols, “000, 111, 222,... 999”, the jackpot symbol counter counts a total of 10 jackpot symbol counter values from 0 to 9.
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 acquires one reach selection counter value counted by the reach selection counter at this time, and temporarily stores the acquired jackpot symbol counter value in the RAM 116 (S212). Here, the reach selection counter is a counter for deciding whether or not to select a fluctuation pattern with reach, and a plurality of numerical values, in this embodiment, a total of 22 reach selection counter values from 0 to 21 are included. Count.

(Change pattern selection process)
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the second probability variation flag is ON (S302 in FIG. 16). In other words, as will be described later in S308, in this embodiment, since the big hit determination is performed when the game ball wins the first type starting port 27, any of the stored suspensions is a probable big hit. If it is determined that the probability of determining a big hit is high in the subsequent big hit determination at the time of the occurrence of the hold, it is determined whether or not the second probability variation flag is ON.
When the main CPU 112 determines that the second probability variation flag is ON (S302: Yes), it sets the big hit value data set for probability variation (S304), and when it determines that it is not ON (S302). : No), the big hit value data set is set for normal use (S306). Here, the big hit value is a value for determining that the main CPU 112 is a big hit in the big hit determination, and the big hit value data set is a set of several big hit values.

  The jackpot value is selected from predetermined jackpot counter values among the jackpot counter values of the jackpot counter, and the jackpot value data set for probability variation is composed of more jackpot values than the normal jackpot value data set. In this embodiment, the normal big hit value data set is composed of a total of three big hit values “7”, “277”, and “293”, and the probability of occurrence of the big hit in the normal time is 3/953 = about 0. .3%. The jackpot value data set for probability variation is “7” “53” “89” “137” “173” “197” “257” “277” “293” “307” “337” “359” “409”. The total number of occurrences of “457”, “487”, and “523” is 16, and the probability of occurrence of jackpot at the time of probability change is 16/953 = about 1.7%. That is, the probability of occurrence of jackpot is set to be about 6 times higher at the time of probability change than at normal time.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 112 performs a big hit determination (S308). This jackpot determination is performed by reading the jackpot counter value temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in S208 of the above-described first type start port SW processing, and if it is determined in S302 that the second probability variation flag is ON, in S304 With reference to the probability variation jackpot value data set in step S2, if there is a jackpot value identical to the read jackpot counter value, the jackpot value is determined (S308: Yes), and if it does not exist, it is determined to be lost. (S308: No). If it is determined in S302 that the second probability variation flag is not ON, the normal jackpot value data set set in S306 is referred to and the jackpot value having the same value as the read jackpot counter value is read. Is present (S308: Yes), it is determined to be lost (S308: No).

Subsequently, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is a big hit (S308: Yes), it selects the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta1 (FIG. 6A) for the normal big hit (S310), whether or not it is a probable big hit, that is, a probable change. Whether the big hit or the normal big hit is determined (S312). Whether or not the probable big hit or the normal big hit is determined is determined by reading the big hit symbol counter value temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in S210 of the first type start port SW process (FIG. 15), and the read big hit symbol counter value is This is based on whether "odd" or "even". For example, when the big hit symbol counter value is “odd”, it is determined that the probability change big hit (S312: Yes), and otherwise, it is determined as the normal big hit (S312: No).
If the main CPU 112 determines that the probability variation jackpot (S312: Yes), the main CPU 112 cancels the selection of the variation pattern selection table Ta1 selected in the previous S310, and newly creates a variation pattern selection table Ta2 for probability variation jackpot (FIG. 6 ( B)) is selected (S314). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 sets the second probability variation flag to ON (S316).

  The selection of the probable symbol is performed by reading the jackpot symbol counter value temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in S210 of the first type start port SW process (FIG. 15), and selecting the probability variable symbol associated with the jackpot symbol counter value. This is done by selecting from the jackpot symbol selection table. For example, the jackpot symbol selection table is configured by associating jackpot symbol counter values 0 to 9 with a total of ten types of jackpot symbols 000, 111. Of these 10 types of jackpot symbols, it is assumed that a total of five types of jackpot symbols 111, 333, 555, 777, and 999 configured by odd special symbols are probability variation symbols. The main CPU 112 selects a jackpot symbol associated with the jackpot symbol counter value, and when the selected jackpot symbol is a probability variable symbol, the main CPU 112 determines that symbol as a probability variation symbol (S318).

  For example, when the jackpot symbol counter value is “7”, the probability variation symbol “777” associated with the jackpot symbol counter value “7” is selected from the jackpot symbol table. In addition, when the big hit symbol selected from the big hit symbol table is a big hit symbol other than the probability variation symbol (hereinafter referred to as normal big hit symbol), the big hit symbol counter value is obtained again from the big hit symbol counter and the acquired big hit symbol is obtained. The jackpot symbol associated with the counter value is selected. That is, the selection of the big hit symbol is repeated until any probability variation symbol is selected. Note that the data indicating the probability variation design selected in S318 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in association with the hold that triggered the current variation pattern selection process.

If it is determined that the normal big hit (S312: No), the second probability variation flag is set to OFF (S320), and the normal big hit symbol is selected (S322). The normal jackpot symbol is selected by reading the jackpot symbol counter value temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in S210 of the first type start port SW process (FIG. 15) and corresponding to the jackpot symbol counter value. Is selected from the jackpot symbol selection table.
For example, when the jackpot symbol counter value is “6”, the normal jackpot symbol “666” associated with the jackpot symbol counter value “6” is selected from the jackpot symbol table. Also, if the big hit symbol selected from the big hit symbol table is a probable variation symbol, the big hit symbol counter value is acquired again from the big hit symbol counter, and the big hit symbol associated with the acquired big hit symbol counter value is selected. To do. That is, the selection of the big hit symbol is repeated until any one of the normal big hit symbols is selected. Note that the data indicating the normal jackpot symbol selected in S322 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in association with the hold that triggered the current variation pattern selection process.

  If the main CPU 112 determines that the loss has occurred in S308 (S308: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the second probability variation flag is OFF (S326). If the main CPU 112 determines that it is OFF ( S326: Yes), the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta3 without reach and without shortening is selected in the normal state (S328). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not to determine a variation pattern with reach (S330). This determination is performed based on whether or not the reach selection counter value acquired from the reach selection counter in the previous S324 is the same as the reach determination value. It is determined to be determined (S330: Yes), and when they are not the same, it is not determined to be determined as a variation pattern with reach (S330: No).

For example, when the reach selection counter value acquired in S324 is any one of 0 to 7, it is determined that the variation pattern with reach is determined (S330: Yes), and is 8 to 15 other than 0 to 7. In this case, it is not determined that the variation pattern with reach is determined (S330: No). If the main CPU 112 determines that the variation pattern with reach is determined (S330: Yes), the main CPU 112 cancels the variation pattern selection table Ta3 selected in S328, and newly performs a variation pattern selection table Ta6 for reach loss in the normal state. FIG. 6 (F)) is selected (S332).
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 selects a reach lose symbol (S334). Here, the reach losing symbol is a losing symbol specific to reach losing, which is determined when the jackpot determination is losing and the variation display of the special symbol with reach is finished. On the other hand, when the big hit determination is losing and the normal variation display without reach is finished, the losing symbol that is confirmed and displayed is called a normal losing symbol.

  The selection of the reach lose symbol is performed using, for example, a reach lose symbol selection counter and a reach lose symbol selection table. The reach lose symbol selection counter counts a plurality of reach lose symbol selection counter values, and the reach lose symbol selection table is configured by associating a plurality of reach lose symbol selection counter values with a plurality of reach lose symbols. For example, the reach lose symbol selection counter counts reach lose symbol selection counter values 0 to 19, and the reach lose symbol selection table has a reach loss counter value of 0 to 19 and 010 · 090 · 101 · 121... It is configured by associating with various types of reach lose symbols. For example, if the reach lose selection counter value acquired from the reach lose symbol selection counter is “3”, the reach lose symbol “101” associated with the reach lose selection counter value “3” is selected from the reach lose symbol selection table ( S334). Note that the data indicating the reach-losing symbol selected in S334 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in association with the hold that triggered the current variation pattern selection process.

If the main CPU 112 does not determine in S330 that the variation pattern with reach is determined (S330: No), the main CPU 112 selects a normal loss symbol (S336). The selection of the normal lose symbol is performed using, for example, a normal lose symbol selection counter and a normal lose symbol selection table. The normal losing symbol selection counter counts a plurality of normal losing symbol selection counter values, and the normal losing symbol selection table is configured by associating a plurality of normal losing symbol selection counter values with a plurality of normal losing symbols.
For example, the normal losing symbol selection counter counts the normal losing symbol selection counter values from 0 to 9, and the normal losing symbol selection table includes the normal losing symbol selection counter values from 0 to 9 and the normal losing symbol selection values from 0 to 9. Are associated with each other. For example, when the normal losing symbol selection counter value “7” is acquired from the normal losing symbol selection counter, the normal losing symbol “7” associated with the normal losing symbol selection counter value “7” is selected as the normal losing symbol. Select from the table. The selection of the normal lose symbol is performed three times for the left fixed symbol, the right fixed symbol, and the middle fixed symbol. As a result, if the selected three normal lose symbols are the same as the reach lose symbol or the jackpot symbol, Normal selection of lost symbols is repeated.
Note that the data indicating the normal lose symbol selected in S336 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in association with the hold that triggered the current variation pattern selection process.

On the other hand, if the main CPU 112 determines that the second probability variation flag is not set to OFF in S326, that is, the second probability variation flag is set to ON (S326: No), the reach is not lost in the probability variation state. A variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 6D) for no shortening is selected (S338). Subsequently, as in the previous S330, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not to determine a variation pattern with reach (S340). If it is determined to determine a variation pattern with reach (S340: Yes), The selection of the variation pattern selection table Ta4 selected in the previous S338 is canceled, and a variation pattern selection table Ta7 (FIG. 6G) for probability variation state reach loss is newly selected (S342).
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 selects a reach loss symbol in the same manner as S334 described above (S344). Note that the data indicating the reach-losing symbol selected in S344 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in association with the hold that triggered the current variation pattern selection process.
If the main CPU 112 does not determine in S340 that the variation pattern with reach is determined (S340: No), the main CPU 112 selects the normal loss symbol as in S336 described above (S346). It should be noted that the data indicating the normal lose symbol selected in S346 is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in association with the hold that triggered the current variation pattern selection process.

Then, as described above, the main CPU 112 that has selected one of the variation pattern selection tables Ta1, Ta2, Ta3, Ta4, Ta6, and Ta7 acquires one variation pattern selection counter value counted by the variation pattern selection counter. (S348). Here, the fluctuation pattern selection counter is a counter for selecting a fluctuation pattern, and counts a plurality of fluctuation pattern selection counter values, that is, a total of ten fluctuation pattern selection counter values 1 to 10 in this embodiment. This variation pattern selection counter value is the same as the variation pattern selection counter value set in each variation pattern selection table shown in FIG.
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the variation pattern selection table selected in any of the previous processes (S310, S314, S328, S332, S338, S342), and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection counter value acquired in S348. A designated number is selected, the selected variation pattern designation number is temporarily stored in the RAM 116 (S350), and the process proceeds to the next process.

As shown in FIG. 23, a variation pattern designation number is stored in the storage area R1 of the RAM 116 in association with the first hold to the fourth hold. For example, if the result of the big hit determination when the first hold occurs is a loss (S308: No), the second probability variation flag is set to OFF (S326: Yes), and the reach is not determined ( S330: No), that is, when it is determined that the reach is not lost, the variation pattern selection counter value of 1 to 10 is determined because the variation pattern selection table Ta3 (FIG. 6C) selected in S328 is determined. In any case, the variation pattern designation number 7 is selected. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23A, “7” is stored in the variation pattern designation number corresponding to the first suspension in the storage area R1 of the RAM 116.
Similarly, when the second hold and the third hold are generated, and it is determined that the reach is not lost, respectively, as shown in FIGS. 23B and 23C, the second hold and the third hold are associated with each other. The variation pattern designation number “7” is stored.

(Shortening pattern change processing)
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the continuous variation sound effect has not been output (S406). If the main CPU 112 determines that the continuous variation sound effect has not been output (S406: Yes), the second probability variation flag is turned OFF. It is determined whether it is set (S408). Here, when it is determined that the second probability variation flag is set to OFF (S408: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of holds exceeds 2 (S410), and it is determined that it exceeds 2 If it is determined (S410: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of holds is 3 or more (S412). Here, when it is determined that the number is 3 or more (S412: Yes), it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed when the third hold is generated is a jackpot (S413). That is, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot notice.

If it is determined that a big hit, that is, a big hit notice is to be made (S413: Yes), whether or not the first hold variation pattern designation number is “7”, that is, the first hold variation pattern is determined. Then, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern having a variation display time of 12 seconds (normal variation variation pattern A in FIG. 7) is set without reaching / losing without reach (S414). Here, when it is determined that it is set (S414: Yes), the variation pattern selection counter value is acquired from the variation pattern selection counter, and the variation pattern designation number associated with the acquired variation pattern selection counter value is obtained. 8 is selected from the variation pattern selection table Ta4, and the selected variation pattern designation number 8 is overwritten on the first suspension variation pattern designation number 7, thereby changing the first suspension variation pattern designation number from “7” to “8”. (S416).
For example, as shown in FIG. 23D, when the variation pattern designation number “7” is stored in the storage area R1 in association with the first suspension to the third suspension, the variation pattern designation of the first suspension is designated. The number is changed from “7” to “8”.
That is, when there are three or more hold times in the normal time, the fluctuation pattern designation number “7” (fluctuation display time 12 seconds) of the first hold is changed to the fluctuation pattern designation number “8” (variation display time) having a shorter fluctuation display time. Force change to 5 seconds).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the number of holds is four (S418), and if it is determined that the number is four (S418: Yes), the big hit determination performed when the fourth hold occurs. It is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (S419). That is, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot notice.
Here, if it is determined that a big hit, that is, a big hit notice is to be performed (S419: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second pending variation pattern designation number is “7” (S420). Here, when it is determined that it is set (S420: Yes), the variation pattern selection counter value is acquired from the variation pattern selection counter, and the variation pattern designation number associated with the acquired variation pattern selection counter value is obtained. 8 is selected from the variation pattern selection table Ta4, and the selected variation pattern designation number 8 is overwritten on the second suspension variation pattern designation number 7, thereby changing the second suspension variation pattern designation number from “7” to “8”. (S422).
For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the variation pattern designation number 7 is stored in association with the second hold to the fourth hold in the storage area R1 of the RAM 116, the above steps S416 and S422 are executed. As a result, the variation pattern designation number corresponding to the second suspension is rewritten from “7” to “8”.
In other words, when the number of holdings is four at normal time, the fluctuation pattern designation number “7” (fluctuation display time 12 seconds) of the second holding is further added to the fluctuation display time following the previous first holding fluctuation pattern. Forcibly change to short fluctuation pattern designation number “8” (fluctuation display time 5 seconds).

If the main CPU 112 determines in S408 that the second probability variation flag is not set to OFF, that is, it is set to ON (S408: No), whether or not the number of holds exceeds one is determined. If it is determined (S424) that it is determined that the number exceeds one (S424: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of holds is two or more (S426). Here, when it is determined that there are two or more (S426: Yes), it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed when the second suspension occurs is a jackpot (S427). That is, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot notice.
Here, when it is determined that the big hit, that is, the big hit notice is to be performed (S427: Yes), whether or not the first hold variation pattern designation number is “8”, that is, the first hold variation pattern. Then, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 5 seconds (normal fluctuation pattern B in FIG. 7) is set without reaching / losing without reach (S428). Here, when it is determined that it is set (S428: Yes), the variation pattern selection counter value is acquired from the variation pattern selection counter, and the variation pattern designation number associated with the acquired variation pattern selection counter value is obtained. 9 is selected from the variation pattern selection table Ta5, and the selected variation pattern designation number 9 is overwritten on the first suspension variation pattern designation number 8, thereby changing the first suspension variation pattern designation number from “8” to “9”. (S430).
That is, it is changed to a fluctuation pattern (variation pattern C at the time of normal loss shown in FIG. 7) with no reach loss and shortening and a fluctuation display time of 3 seconds. Originally, a shortened variation pattern is used at the time of probability variation, but when there are two or more holdings, the variation pattern designation number “8” (fluctuation display time 5 seconds) of the first suspension is further shortened. It is forcibly changed to the ultrashort variation pattern designation number “9” (variation display time 3 seconds).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the number of holdings is 3 or more (S432), and when it is determined that the number is 3 or more (S432: Yes), it is performed when the third holding occurs. It is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (S433). That is, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot notice.
Here, when it is determined that the big hit, that is, the big hit notice is to be performed (S433: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second pending variation pattern designation number is “8” (S434). Here, when it is determined that it is set (S434: Yes), the fluctuation pattern selection counter value is acquired from the fluctuation pattern selection counter, and the fluctuation pattern designation number associated with the acquired fluctuation pattern selection counter value is obtained. 9 is selected from the variation pattern selection table Ta5, and the selected variation pattern designation number 9 is overwritten on the variation pattern designation number 8 of the second reservation, so that the variation pattern designation number of the second reservation is changed from “8” to “9”. (S436). That is, when the number of holds is 3 or more at the time of probability change, the fluctuation pattern of the first and second hold is forcibly changed to a fluctuation pattern with a shorter (super shortened) fluctuation time.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the number of holds is four (S438), and if it is determined that the number is four (S438: Yes), the big hit determination performed when the fourth hold occurs. It is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (S439). That is, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot notice.
Here, when it is determined that a big hit, that is, a big hit notice is to be performed (S439: Yes), it is determined whether or not the third pending variation pattern designation number is “8” (S440). Here, when it is determined that it is set (S440: Yes), the variation pattern selection counter value is acquired from the variation pattern selection counter, and the variation pattern designation number associated with the obtained variation pattern selection counter value is obtained. 9 is selected from the fluctuation pattern selection table Ta5, and the selected fluctuation pattern designation number 9 is overwritten on the third pending fluctuation pattern designation number 8 to change the third pending fluctuation pattern designation number from “8” to “9”. (S442).
In other words, if the number of holds is 4 at the time of probability change, the fluctuation pattern designation number “8” (fluctuation display time 5 seconds) of the first to third holds is changed to an ultra-shortening fluctuation pattern designation number “8” with a short fluctuation display time. 9 ”(variable display time 3 seconds).
As described above, according to the shortening pattern changing process, when the number of holdings is two or more, the variation patterns associated with all the holdings can be changed to shortening variation patterns.

(Special symbol variation start processing)
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the variable display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the special symbol is changing (S502 in FIG. 18), and the variable display timer is 0, that is, the special symbol is not changing. (S502: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fixed display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed (S504). If it is determined that the fixed display timer is 0, that is, the fixed display time has elapsed (S504: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of holds exceeds 0 (S506). If it is determined (S506: Yes), it is determined whether or not ON is set in the first probability variation flag (S508).
If it is determined that the first probability variation flag is set to ON (S508: Yes), the big hit value data set is the same as the content executed in S304 of the above-described variation pattern selection process (FIG. 16). Is set for probability variation (S510), and if it is determined that it is not set to ON (S508: No), the big hit value is the same as the content executed in S306 of the above-mentioned variation pattern selection processing (FIG. 16). The data set is set for normal use (S512).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 112 reads the first pending jackpot counter value temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in S208 of the above-described first type start port SW process (FIG. 15) (S514), and the aforementioned variation pattern selection process (FIG. In the same manner as the content executed in S308 of 16), a big hit determination is performed (S516). The main CPU 112 determines that the jackpot value is identical to the jackpot counter value read in S514 in the jackpot value data set (S516: Yes), and sets the first pending jackpot flag to ON (S518). ), Move to next process. If the same big hit value does not exist, it is determined to be lost (S516: No), the first reserved big hit flag is set to OFF (S520), and the process proceeds to the next process.

(Design control command selection processing)
The main CPU 112 reads the first pending variation pattern designation number temporarily stored in the RAM 116 (S602 in FIG. 19). The first pending variation pattern designation number is the variation pattern designation number temporarily stored in the RAM 116 in S338 of the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 16) or the shortened pattern change processing (FIG. 17). The variation pattern designation number 8 changed in S416 and S422, or the variation pattern designation number 9 changed in S430, S436, and S442.
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the symbol control command selection table Ta8 (FIG. 7), and acquires the symbol control command associated with the variation pattern designation number read in S602 (S604). For example, when the variation pattern designation number read in S602 is “8”, the symbol control command “B0H07H” associated with the variation pattern designation number 8 is acquired.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the symbol control command selection table Ta8, and acquires the variable display time associated with the symbol control command acquired in S604 (S606). For example, if the symbol control command acquired in S604 is the symbol control command “B0H07H”, “5 sec” associated with the symbol control command “B0H07H” is acquired.
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 sets the variable display time acquired from the symbol control command selection table Ta8 in S606 to the variable display timer (S608). For example, when the fluctuation display time acquired in S606 is “5 sec”, 5 sec is set as the fluctuation display timer. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 transmits a variation display start command for instructing the start of variation display of the special symbol to the symbol control board 80 (S610), and proceeds to the next process. As the variation display start command, in addition to the symbol control command acquired in S604, a probability variation symbol selected in the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 16), a normal jackpot symbol, a reach lose symbol, a stop symbol designation command for designating a normal lose symbol, etc. The symbol control command and the stop symbol designation command are sequentially transmitted to the symbol control board 80 at regular intervals.
On the other hand, the sub CPU 81 of the symbol control board 80 that has received the variation display start command causes the symbol display 21 to start variation display corresponding to the variation pattern designation number indicated by the variation display start command.

(Voice control command selection processing)
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the sound output timer is 0, that is, whether or not a changing sound effect, a continuous changing sound effect and other sound effects are being output (S802 in FIG. 20), and the sound output timer. Is 0, that is, when it is determined that no sound effect is being output (S802: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of holds exceeds one (S804). If it is determined that the number exceeds one (S804: Yes), the variation pattern designation number temporarily stored in the RAM 116 is read in association with all suspensions (S806).
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the continuation voice control command selection table Ta10 (FIG. 9), and sets the combinations of the variation pattern designation numbers read in S806 and the continuation voice control command selection table Ta10. The combinations of the variation pattern designation numbers are respectively compared (S808).

Subsequently, in each comparison described above, the main CPU 112 matches the combination of the variation pattern designation numbers read out in S806 with any combination of variation pattern designation numbers set in the continuous voice control command selection table Ta10. (S810: Yes), if it is determined that they match (S810: Yes), the continuous voice control command associated with the matching combination of variation pattern designation numbers is used as the continuous voice control. Obtained from the command selection table Ta10 (S812).
For example, if the combination of the variation pattern designation numbers when it is determined in S810 that they match is the variation pattern designation number “8, 8, 7, 7”, the variation pattern designation number “8, 8, 7, 7”. The voice control command for duration “80H15H” associated with “” is acquired (S812). If the combination of the variation pattern designation numbers when it is determined in S810 that they match is the variation pattern designation number “9, 9, 9, 8”, the variation pattern designation number “9, 9, 9, 8”. The voice control command for duration “80H12H” associated with “” is acquired (S812).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the continuous voice control command table Ta10, and acquires the continuous voice output time associated with the continuous voice control command acquired in S812 (S814).
For example, if the continuous voice control command acquired in S812 is “80H15H”, the voice output time “36.4 sec” associated with the continuous voice control command “80H15H” is acquired ( S814). If the continuous voice control command acquired in S812 is “80H12H”, the voice output time “16.4 sec” associated with the continuous voice control command “80H12H” is acquired ( S814).

  If the main CPU 112 determines that there is no match in S810 (S810: No), the main CPU 112 refers to the non-continuation time voice control command selection table Ta9 (FIG. 8), and corresponds to each variation pattern designation number read in S906. The attached non-continuation time voice control commands are respectively acquired (S816). For example, when it is determined that the second probability variation flag is set to OFF in S408 of the shortened pattern change process (FIG. 17) when the number of holds is one (S408: Yes), the number of holds is Since it is determined that the number does not exceed two (S410: No), the variation pattern designation number 7 selected from the variation pattern selection table Ta3 in S324 of the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 16) is stored in association with the first hold. Therefore, the non-continuation time voice control command 80H56H associated with the variation pattern designation number 7 is acquired from the non-continuation time voice control command selection table Ta9 (S816).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the non-continuation time voice control command selection table Ta9, and obtains the non-continuation time voice output time associated with the non-continuation time voice control command acquired in S816 (S818). For example, when the non-continuation time voice control command acquired from the non-continuation time voice control command selection table Ta9 is “80H56H” described above, it is associated with the non-continuation time voice control command “80H56H”. The non-continuation time audio output time “12 sec” is acquired (S818). If the main CPU 112 determines in S804 that the number of holds does not exceed one (S804: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the number of holds is one (S824). When it determines (S824: Yes), said S816 and S818 are performed.
Then, the main CPU 112 sets the continuous-time audio output time acquired in S814 or the non-continuous-time audio output time acquired in S818 to the audio output timer (S820), and subtracts “1” from the pending number (S822). .

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 transmits an audio output start command for instructing the output start of the fluctuation effect sound or the continuous fluctuation effect sound to the voice control board 50 (S826), and proceeds to the next process. The voice output start command includes the continuous voice control command acquired in S812 or the non-continuous voice control command acquired in S816.
On the other hand, the sub-CPU 51 of the voice control board 50 that has received the voice output start command continues or changes the effect sound according to the continuous voice control command or the non-continuation voice control command included in the voice output start command. Are output from the speakers 7 and 8.
As described above, according to the voice control command selection process, when there are two or more holds, the combination of the change pattern designation numbers associated with each hold is a change pattern designation number 7 indicating a shortened change pattern. In the case of a predetermined combination of any of -9, the continuous voice control command corresponding to the predetermined combination can be selected. That is, when performing the special symbol variation display according to the predetermined combination, continuous continuous effect sound can be output without stopping from the start of the first variation display to the end of the last variation display. Can be.

Further, the main CPU 112 executes a lamp control command selection process (S700 in FIG. 13). In this lamp control command selection process, a process of selecting a lamp control command for turning on or blinking a light emitting member such as an LED provided in the pachinko machine 1 is performed. The selection is performed using, for example, a lamp control command selection table. The lamp control command selection table is configured by associating a special pattern variation pattern designation number with a lamp control command.
Then, when it is time to execute the lamp control command selection process, the main CPU 112 displays the lamp control command associated with the variation pattern designation number selected in the previous symbol control command selection process (S600). It selects from the selection table and transmits it to the lamp control board 300 (FIG. 3). The lamp control board 300 (FIG. 3) includes a sub CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and a table that associates lamp control commands with blinking patterns such as LEDs is stored in the ROM. . Then, the sub CPU that has received the lamp control command reads the blinking pattern associated with the lamp control command, and blinks a predetermined LED or the like according to the blinking pattern. Thereby, the change display of a special symbol can be excited by the effect of light.

(Special symbol fluctuation display processing)
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the fixed display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed (S902 in FIG. 21), and determines that the fixed display timer is 0, that is, the fixed display time has elapsed. If so (S902: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display timer exceeds 0, that is, whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (S904). If it is determined that the fluctuation display timer exceeds 0, that is, the special symbol is being fluctuated (S904: Yes), the fluctuation display of the special symbol is continued (S906), and the fluctuation display timer is counted. Is set to "-1" (S908).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the variable display timer has become 0, that is, whether or not it is time to end the special symbol variable display (S910). If it is determined that it is not time to end the special symbol variation display (S910: No), it is determined whether the audio output timer exceeds 0, that is, whether a sound effect is being output. (S914). Here, when it is determined that the audio output timer exceeds 0, that is, it is determined that the fluctuation effect sound or the continuous fluctuation effect sound is being output (S914: Yes), the output of the fluctuation effect sound or the continuous fluctuation effect sound is continued. (S916), the count of the audio output timer is set to "-1" (S918), and the process proceeds to the next process.
If the main CPU 112 determines in S910 that the variable display timer is 0, that is, it is time to end the special symbol variable display (S910: Yes), it is time to confirm and display the big hit symbol or the lost symbol. Is set to ON (S912), and the above-described S914 to S918 are executed.

(Special symbol change end processing)
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the fluctuation display timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the timing for ending the fluctuation display of the special symbol has come (S1002), and the fluctuation display timer has reached 0, that is, the fluctuation display. If it is determined that it is time to end (S1002: Yes), a variable display stop command for instructing stop of the variable symbol special display is transmitted to the symbol control board 80 (S1004). As a result, the sub CPU 81 of the symbol control board 80 that has received the variation display command ends the variation display of the special symbol on the symbol display 21 and is one of the probability variation symbol, the normal jackpot symbol, the reach lose symbol, and the normal lose symbol. Is displayed.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the audio output timer has become 0, that is, whether or not it is time to end the output of the fluctuation effect sound or the continuous fluctuation effect sound (S1006), and the audio output timer is set to 0. If it is determined that it is not the timing to end the output of the variable sound effect or the continuous variable sound effect (S1006: No), whether or not the fixed display timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. Is determined (S1010). If it is determined that the fixed display time has elapsed (S1010: Yes), whether or not the fixed display flag is set to ON by executing S912 of the special symbol variation display processing (FIG. 21), that is, It is determined whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is completed and the final symbol can be displayed in a fixed manner (S1014).

  If it is determined that the confirmed symbol is in a state where it can be confirmed and displayed (S1014: Yes), the confirmation display timer is set to 0.8 seconds (S1016), and the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 18) S518. Is executed to determine whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1018). If it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (S1018: Yes), the 0.8 second set in the previous S1016 is canceled and a fixed display timer is newly set to 3 seconds (S1020). That is, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol is displayed for a longer time than when the lost symbol is fixedly displayed in order to reliably notify the occurrence of the big hit. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 sets the confirmation display flag to OFF (S1022), and proceeds to the next process.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 112 determines in S1006 that the audio output timer is 0, that is, it is time to stop the output of the variation effect sound or the continuous variation effect sound (S1006: Yes), the variation effect sound or A voice output stop command for instructing to stop the output of the continuous fluctuation effect sound is transmitted to the voice control board 50 (S1008). Thereby, the sub CPU 51 of the voice control board 50 that has received the voice output stop command stops the output of the fluctuation effect sound or the continuous fluctuation effect sound from the speakers 7 and 8. If the voice control board 50 includes a voice output timer, the voice control board 50 can be configured to stop outputting the continuous fluctuation effect sound when the voice output timer reaches zero. . In this case, it is not necessary to transmit a voice output stop command from the main CPU 112 to the voice control board 50 in S1008. It can also be transmitted for confirmation of the stop timing.

[Effect of the first embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is used, when the special symbol variation display is continuously performed a plurality of times based on the reserved number, the special symbol variation display is terminated. Since the continuous sound effects can be output from the speakers 7 and 8 during the period from the start to the next change display, the change sound effects are not interrupted. It is possible to increase the effect of the effect by the fluctuation sound effect, compared to the case where the output of the fluctuation sound effect is stopped simultaneously with the end.
In particular, even when a shortened variation pattern is displayed in a continuous manner at the time of probability variation, the variation effect sound is not shredded, so that the effect of the effect by the variation effect sound can be increased.
Therefore, if the pachinko machine 1 is used, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that can increase the effect of producing a special symbol variation display with variation sound effects.

(2) Further, in the conventional pachinko machine, since the output of the variation sound effect is stopped simultaneously with the end of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation sound effect for a time exceeding the variation display time of the special symbol cannot be output. If the pachinko machine 1 is used, it is possible to output a fluctuation sound effect having an output time longer than the fluctuation display time of one special symbol.
Therefore, since the time during which the variable sound effect is output can be made longer than before, the types of the variable sound effect to be output can be increased. For example, since it is possible to reproduce a variation effect sound or a song having a performance time longer than the variation display time of the special symbol, it is possible to increase the types of variation effect sounds and songs that can be performed.

(3) Furthermore, even if the variation display of the special symbol is finished, it is possible to notify the occurrence of the big hit by outputting the period until the next variation display is started without stopping the output of the musical sound. Therefore, the player can play a game while increasing the expectation that a big hit will occur by recognizing a state in which the output of the musical sound is not stopped even after the special symbol variation display is finished.
Therefore, the player can feel that the jackpot has been announced by listening to his / her ear, so that the player can enjoy a novel and fresh game that cannot be achieved with a conventional pachinko machine displaying a jackpot notice image. it can. Further, by combining the announcement by the output of the musical sound and the announcement by the image, the player is stimulated by the audiovisual sense, and can enjoy a game that is even more innovative and fresh.

(4) In the case of performing the variable display of the special symbol for the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings, the variable sound effect may be output during the period from the end of the special symbol variable display to the start of the next variable display. As a result, the fluctuation sound effect is not interrupted.
Therefore, in the case of performing the variable display of the special symbol for the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings, the effect of the effect by the musical sound can be improved as compared with the case where the output of the musical sound is stopped simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variable display.
In addition, when a configuration is adopted in which the time required from the start to the end of the special symbol variation display is determined and stored in a predetermined storage means when the suspension occurs, the variation of the special symbol for the number of suspensions The time required to execute all the displays can be obtained in advance before the start of the variable display.
Therefore, by outputting the fluctuation effect sound having the output time that matches the obtained time, it is possible to make the fluctuation effect sound output time coincide with the time for performing the fluctuation display of the special symbols for the number of reservations.

(5) Further, when there are a plurality of periods in which the symbol variation display is not performed, if a musical sound is output in each period, the musical sound is output in that period compared to a case where a musical sound is output in only one period. Since the number of times of recognition is increased, the effect of the notice can be enhanced.
(6) When the special symbol variation display is performed a plurality of times, the variation sound effect can be output over a long period of time from the start of the first variation display to the end of the final variation display.
Accordingly, it is possible to increase the effect of the effect by the variation sound effect, compared to the case where the output of the musical sound is stopped every time the special symbol variation display is completed.

(7) Based on the time taken from the start of the first variation display to the end of the last variation display when the variation display of the special symbol is continuously performed a plurality of times, the output time of the variation sound effect is determined, Since the variation sound effect can be output in accordance with the determined output time, the output of the variation sound effect can be stopped simultaneously with the end of the last variation display.
Accordingly, since there is no sense of incongruity due to the difference between the end timing of the special symbol variation display and the output end timing of the variation effect sound, the audio effect is clear and the effects of the variation effect sound can be further enhanced. .

(8) When the combination of variation patterns determined corresponding to a plurality of suspensions is a predetermined combination, the combination is changed to a total variation display time (variable display of special symbols corresponding to the number of suspensions is completed. Therefore, the total variation display time and the continuous audio output time can be made to coincide with each other.
Therefore, since there is no sense of incongruity due to the difference between the output end timing of the variation sound effect and the variation display end timing of the special symbol, the audio effect is clear and the effect of the effect by the variation sound effect can be further enhanced.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine of this embodiment is characterized in that, when it is determined to output a continuous variation sound effect, a pattern variation pattern is determined a plurality of times based on the continuous sound output time.
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of the continuation voice control command selection table Ta13. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of the symbol control command selection table Ta12. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol control command selection process 2. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a symbol variation pattern executed corresponding to the first to fourth suspension.
The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and functions as those of the first embodiment except that the symbol control command is determined after the continuation voice control command is determined. Simplify or omit. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used about the same structure.

(Continuous voice control command selection table Ta13)
A continuation voice control command selection table Ta13 shown in FIG. 24 is a table that is referred to in order to select a voice control command to be transmitted to the voice control board 50 by the main CPU 112 during continuation. The continuous voice control command selection table Ta13 is configured by associating a variation pattern designation number with a continuous voice control command. Further, the continuation voice control command selection table Ta13 has a variable pattern designation number and a continuation voice control command depending on whether the normal time or the probability change time, and the number of holdings. The correspondence is set separately. Further, in FIG. 24, the duration voice output time and remarks (explanation of the fluctuation pattern) are described for each duration voice control command for easy understanding of the contents of the duration voice output pattern.

If the number of holds is 4 at the upper limit in normal times, and the results of the jackpot determination when each of the first hold to the fourth hold occurs are all non-reach loses, The variation pattern set for each second hold is changed to a shortened variation pattern.
FIG. 24 shows a state in which the variation pattern has already been changed. The variation pattern designation number 8 is associated with the first suspension and the second suspension when the number of suspensions is four. In addition, a variation pattern designation number 7 is associated with each of the third hold and the fourth hold. If all of the first hold to the fourth hold are unreachable, the continuous voice control command 80H20H (the continuous voice output time is 36.4 seconds) is selected. The continuous voice control command 80H20H is a command for designating the continuous variation sound effect output pattern XA.

(Design control command selection table Ta12)
A symbol control command selection table Ta12 shown in FIG. 25 is a table that is referred to in order to select a symbol control command to be transmitted from the main CPU 112 to the symbol control board 80 during continuation. The symbol control command selection table Ta12 is configured by associating a voice control command, the number of continuations, a symbol control command, and a variable display time. Of the voice control commands, 80H00H to 80H12H are voice control commands to be selected when not continued, and 80H20H to 80H32H are voice control commands to be selected when continued, and are set in the continuous voice control command selection table Ta13 (FIG. 24). Is the same command as The number of times of continuation is the number of times the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the numerical value shown on the left side of the symbol control command is the counter value of the continuation number counter that counts the number of times of continuation. In FIG. 25, a remarks column is shown to make it easy to understand the contents of the symbol variation pattern designated by the symbol control command.

(Design control command selection process 2)
As in the first embodiment, the main CPU 112 performs an initial setting process (FIG. 14), a first type start port SW process (FIG. 15), a variation pattern selection process (FIG. 16), and a shortened pattern change process (FIG. 17). Then, a special symbol variation start process (FIG. 18), a voice control command selection process (FIG. 20), a special symbol variation display process (FIG. 21), and a special symbol variation end process (FIG. 22) are executed. As a result, the number of holdings is 4 in normal times, and the result of each big hit determination from the first holding to the fourth holding is no reach loss, and by the shortening pattern change process, from the first holding to the fourth holding It is assumed that variation pattern designation numbers 8, 8, 7, and 7 are stored. Further, it is assumed that the continuation time voice control command 80H20H is selected in the voice control command selection process (FIG. 24).
Then, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the continuation number counter value of the continuation number counter is 0 (S620 in FIG. 26), but since the variable display of the symbol is not started at this stage, the continuation number counter value is determined. Is determined to be 0 (S620: Yes). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the symbol control command table Ta12 (FIG. 25), and acquires a continuation count value “4” corresponding to the continuation voice control command 80H20H (S622).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 112 sets the acquired continuation number value in the continuation number counter (S624), refers to the symbol control command table Ta12, and is a symbol control command Gr (group) corresponding to the continuation voice control command 80H20H. The symbol control command (B0H20H, B0H21H, B0H22H, B0H23H) is specified (S626). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 selects a symbol control command B0H20H that matches the current continuation counter value “4” from the specified symbol control commands Gr (B0H20H, B0H21H, B0H22H, B0H23H) (S628). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the symbol control command selection table Ta12, acquires the variable display time 5 seconds corresponding to the symbol control command B0H20H (S630), and sets the acquired variable display time 5 seconds in the variable display timer. (S632). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 subtracts “1” from the number of holds (S634), and transmits a variable display start command to the symbol control board 80 (S636). This variation display start command is an instruction to display the variation display pattern A1 for normal losing continuation specified by the symbol control command B0H20H (the hermit crab climbs from the base to the foot of the mountain).

Then, the symbol control board 80 that has received the variation display start command, as shown in the first suspension of FIG. To display.
Further, since the continuation time voice control command 80H20H is transmitted from the main CPU 112 to the voice control board 50, the voice control board 50 starts outputting the continuous variation sound effect output pattern XA.
Then, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the continuation count counter value exceeds 0 (S638). Since the continuation count counter value is “4” at this stage, the continuation count counter value exceeds 0. (S638: Yes), the continuation counter value is decremented by “1” (S640), and the continuation counter value becomes “3”.

  Then, when it is time to execute the symbol control command selection process 2 in the next cycle, the main CPU 112 determines that the continuation number counter value is not 0 (S620: No), and the symbol control command Gr specified in the previous S626. The symbol control command B0H21H that matches the current continuation count counter value “3” is selected (S628). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 refers to the symbol control command selection table Ta12, acquires the variable display time 5 seconds corresponding to the symbol control command B0H21H (S630), and sets the acquired variable display time 5 seconds in the variable display timer. (S632). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 subtracts “1” from the number of holds (S634), and transmits a variable display start command to the symbol control board 80 (S636). This variation display start command is an instruction to display the variation display pattern A2 for normal losing continuation specified by the symbol control command B0H21H (the hermit crab climbs from the foot of the mountain to the middle).

The symbol control board 80 that has received the variation display start command displays an image of the hermit crab climbing from the foot of the mountain to the middle on the background of the variation display of the special symbol, as shown in the second hold of FIG. To display. On the other hand, when the variation display of the symbol based on the first hold is completed, the lost symbol (“506” in the example shown in FIG. 27) is confirmed and displayed for 0.8 seconds, but the continuous variation sound effect output pattern XA continues during that time. Is output.
When the continuation counter value is “2”, the symbol control command B0H22H is transmitted to the symbol control board 80, and the symbol indicator 21 is displayed on the background of the fluctuation display of the special symbol as shown in the third hold of FIG. An image of a hermit crab climbing from the middle of the mountain to the summit is displayed. On the other hand, when the variation display of the symbol based on the second hold is completed, the lost symbol (“622” in the example shown in FIG. 27) is confirmed and displayed for 0.8 seconds, but the continuous variation sound effect output pattern XA continues during that time. Is output.

When the continuation counter value becomes “1”, the symbol control command B0H23H is transmitted to the symbol control board 80, and the symbol indicator 21 is displayed on the background of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, as shown in the fourth suspension in FIG. Displays an image of a hermit crab falling from the mountain top to the foot. On the other hand, when the variation display of the symbol based on the third hold is completed, the lost symbol (“193” in the example shown in FIG. 27) is confirmed and displayed for 0.8 seconds, but the continuous variation sound effect output pattern XA continues during that time. Is output.
As described above, when the result of the big hit determination when the first hold to the fourth hold occurs is a reach-less loss, the continuation voice output time is determined, and the design changes based on the first hold. Four variation patterns from the pattern to the symbol variation pattern based on the fourth hold are determined based on the continuous sound output time.
That is, instead of determining the continuous speech output time according to the symbol variation display time, the symbol variation display time is determined according to the duration speech output time.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment is used, the voice output time is determined first, and a plurality of variation patterns of special symbols are determined in accordance with the determined voice output time. Therefore, the special symbol variation display can be terminated simultaneously with the stop of the output of the variation sound effect.
Therefore, since there is no sense of incongruity due to the difference between the output end timing of the variation sound effect and the variation display end timing of the special symbol, the audio effect is clear and the effect of the effect by the variation sound effect can be further enhanced.
(2) Moreover, since the pachinko machine of the second embodiment has the same configuration and functions as the pachinko machine of the first embodiment except for the method of determining the audio output pattern and the variation pattern, the effects (1) of the first embodiment ) To (6) can also be performed.

<Third Embodiment>
[Example 1]
Next, Example 1 of the fourth embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine of this embodiment is characterized in that, when moving from a music that is output as a variation sound effect to another music, the previous music can be output so that the subsequent music tracks.
FIG. 28 is an explanatory view of the appearance of the pachinko machine of this embodiment as seen from the front. FIG. 29 is a time chart showing the relationship between the ON / OFF timing of the first-type start opening switch, the variation display start timing of the special symbol, the output timing of the continuous variation effect sound, the variation effect sound pattern and the output timing of the speakers 7 and 8. is there. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of the non-continuation voice control command data table Ta14. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of the continuation voice control command data table Ta15. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of the audio output pattern data X41 to X46.
Since the pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and functions as those of the first embodiment except for the contents shown in FIGS. 28 to 32, the description of the same configurations and functions will be simplified or omitted. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used about the same structure.

  As shown in FIG. 28, a speaker 9 is provided on the upper back wall of the lower tray 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1. The speaker 9 is provided at a position where it is not hidden even when the lower tray 5 is filled with game balls. The speakers 7 and 8 output non-continuous variation effect sounds or continuous variation effect sounds, and the speaker 9 outputs only continuous variation effect sounds.

(Non-continuation voice control command data table Ta14)
As shown in FIG. 30, the non-continuation time voice control command data table Ta14 is configured by associating the non-continuation time voice control command with the voice output pattern data. The non-continuation time voice control commands 80H50H to 80H53H are respectively associated with the normal jackpot voice output pattern data H1 to H4. The non-continuation time voice control commands 80H54H and 80H55H are associated with probability variation big hit time voice output pattern data SH1 and SH2, respectively. The non-continuation time voice control commands 80H56H to 80H58H are respectively associated with normal loss voice output pattern data A to C. The non-continuation time voice control commands 80H59H to 80H62H are respectively associated with reach-losing voice output pattern data R1 to R10.
For example, the normal losing voice output pattern data A is associated with the non-continuation voice control command 80H56H. The voice output pattern data A at normal loss is data used by the speakers 7 and 8 to output the music A for 12 seconds from the time when the non-continuation variation sound effect is output.

As shown in FIG. 31, the continuation voice control command data table Ta15 is configured by associating the continuation voice control command with the voice output pattern data. The continuation voice control command data table Ta15 is stored in the ROM 52 of the microprocessor 54 mounted on the voice control board 50.
The voice output pattern data X41 to X46 are associated with the continuous voice control commands 80H10H to 80H2EH, respectively. The audio output pattern data X31 to Y26 are associated with the continuous audio control commands 80H12H to 80H33H, respectively.
For example, the voice output pattern data X41 is associated with the continuous voice control command 80H10H. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the audio output pattern data X41 indicates that the speakers 7 and 8 are connected to the music piece A when the timing for outputting the continuous fluctuation sound effect is reached (when the special symbol fluctuation display is started). Is output for 20 seconds, and the speaker 9 outputs data B for 35 seconds after 14.4 seconds after the speakers 7 and 8 start outputting music A. That is, since the two music pieces A and B are simultaneously output for 5.6 seconds from the start of the output of the music piece A to 14.4 seconds to 20 seconds, it seems that the music piece B follows the music piece A.

The audio output pattern data X42 is output from the speakers 7 and 8 for 20 seconds when the timing for outputting the continuous variation sound effect is reached (when the special symbol variation display is started). Is data used for the speaker 9 to output the music D for 40 seconds after 14.4 seconds from the start of the output of the music C. That is, since tunes C and D are output simultaneously for 5.6 seconds from the start of output of tune C to 14.4 seconds to 20 seconds, tune D sounds like chasing tune C.
In the audio output pattern data X43, the speakers 7 and 8 output the music A for 20 seconds when the timing for outputting the continuous variation sound effect is reached (when the special symbol variation display is started), and the speakers 7 and 8 Is data used for the speaker 9 to output the music D for 40 seconds 19.4 seconds after the output of the music A starts. That is, since the two music pieces A and B are output simultaneously for 0.6 seconds from 19.4 seconds after the start of the output of the music piece A to 20 seconds, it seems that the music piece B follows the music piece A.
The audio output pattern data X44 is output from the speakers 7 and 8 for 35 seconds when the timing for outputting the continuous variation sound effect is reached (when the special symbol variation display is started). Is data used for the speaker 9 to output the music B for 35 seconds 29.4 seconds after the output of the music B starts. That is, since the speakers 7 to 9 output the music B at the same time for 5.6 seconds from the start of the output of the music B for 25.6 seconds to 35 seconds, it seems that the performance of the music B is excited.

The audio output pattern data X45 is output from the speakers 7 and 8 for 40 seconds when the timing for outputting the continuous variation sound effect is reached (when the special symbol variation display is started). Is data used for the speaker 9 to output the music D for 40 seconds after 34.4 seconds from the start of the output of the music D. That is, since the music 7 is simultaneously output from the speakers 7 to 9 for 5.6 seconds from 34.4 seconds to 40 seconds from the start of the output of the music D, it seems that the performance of the music D is excited.
In the audio output pattern data X46, the speakers 7 and 8 output the music piece C for 15 seconds when the timing for outputting the continuous fluctuation sound effect is reached (when the special symbol fluctuation display is started), and continuously. The music A is output for 20 seconds, and the speaker 9 outputs the music B for 35 seconds after 24.4 seconds after the speakers 7 and 8 start outputting the music C, and then outputs the music E for 35 seconds. Further, it is data used to output the music D continuously for 40 seconds. In other words, tune B is output 9.4 seconds after tune A is output, and tunes A and B are output at the same time for 10.6 seconds, so tune B sounds like chasing tune A.

[Game features]
Next, the characteristics of the game by the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
Now, in FIG. 29, a total of four holds shown in (2) to (5) occur during the change display of the special symbol based on the hold shown in (1), and the first hold and the second hold occur. The results of the big hit determination are each with no reach loss / reduction, and the result of the big hit determination when the third hold occurs is the result of the big hit determination without reach / shortening, and the result of the big hit determination when the fourth hold occurs Is usually a big hit. Then, the main CPU 112 performs the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 16), the shortening pattern change process (FIG. 17), the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 18), and the symbol control command selection process (FIG. 19) described in the second embodiment. ) And voice control command selection processing (FIG. 20).

For example, when the continuous voice control command transmitted from the main CPU 112 to the voice control board 50 is 80H10H, the sub CPU 51 refers to the continuous voice control command data table Ta15 stored in the ROM 52 and continues. The voice output pattern data X41 associated with the hourly voice control command 80H10H is read, and the continuous variation sound effect is output from the speakers 7 to 9 according to the voice output pattern. That is, the speakers 7 to 9 output the music A for 20 seconds from the speakers 7 and 8 simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation display, and the speaker 9 outputs the music B for 35 seconds after 14.4 seconds from the start of the output. For 5.6 seconds from 14.4 seconds to 20 seconds after the start of output of music A, both music A and B are output. And the output of the music B stops simultaneously with the change display of the special symbol.
As described above, the speakers 7 to 9 are in the order of music A → music AB → music B during the period in which the special symbols based on the total of four holds from the first hold to the fourth hold are displayed. One continuous fluctuation effect sound is output. In addition, since the music AB is output after being overlapped for a predetermined time, the music AB is switched to the music B. Therefore, the music can be smoothly switched without feeling a break between the music AB.

[Example 2]
Next, Example 2 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is characterized in that one continuous variation sound effect composed of a plurality of types of sound output patterns is alternately and continuously output from one speaker.
FIG. 33 is a time chart showing the relationship between the ON / OFF timing of the first type start opening switch, the special symbol variation display start timing, the continuous variation effect sound output timing, and the variation effect sound pattern. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of the non-continuation voice control command data table Ta16. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of the continuation voice control command data table Ta17. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of the audio output pattern data X41 to X46.
The pachinko machine of this embodiment has a configuration including only one speaker 9 as a speaker.

(Non-continuation voice control command data table Ta16)
As shown in FIG. 34, the non-continuation time voice control command data table Ta16 is configured by associating the non-continuation time voice control command with the voice output pattern data. The non-continuation time voice control commands 80H50H to 80H53H are respectively associated with the normal jackpot voice output pattern data H1 to H4. The non-continuation time voice control commands 80H54H and 80H55H are associated with probability variation big hit time voice output pattern data SH1 and SH2, respectively. The non-continuation time voice control commands 80H56H to 80H58H are respectively associated with normal loss voice output pattern data A to C. The non-continuation time voice control commands 80H59H to 80H62H are respectively associated with reach-losing voice output pattern data R1 to R10.
For example, the normal losing voice output pattern data A is associated with the non-continuation voice control command 80H56H. The normal loss sound output pattern data A is data used by the speaker 9 to output the music A for 12 seconds from the time when the non-continuation variation sound effect is output.

As shown in FIG. 35, the continuous voice control command data table Ta17 is configured by associating the continuous voice control command with the voice output pattern data. The continuation voice control command data table Ta17 is stored in the ROM 52 of the microprocessor 54 mounted on the voice control board 50.
The voice output pattern data X41 to X46 are associated with the continuous voice control commands 80H10H to 80H2EH, respectively. The audio output pattern data X31 to Y26 are associated with the continuous audio control commands 80H12H to 80H33H, respectively. The sound effects M1 to M3 and M3a are sound effects that are output during the final display time of the losing symbol, and are sound effects that are different from the fluctuation sound effects due to the sound output pattern.
For example, the voice output pattern data X41 is associated with the continuous voice control command 80H10H. As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the sound output pattern data X41 is that the speaker 9 outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → the sound effect M1 is output for 0.8 seconds → the sound effect B is output for 5 seconds → the sound effect M2. Is output for 0.8 seconds → Music A is output for 12 seconds → Sound effect M3 is output for 0.8 seconds → Music H1 is output for 25 seconds. is there.

As for the sound output pattern data X42, the speaker 9 outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M1 for 0.8 seconds → outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M2 for 0.8 seconds → the music A This is data used for continuously outputting one continuous variation sound effect in the order of 12 seconds output → sound effect M3a is output for 3 seconds → music H2a is output for 27.8 seconds.
As for the sound output pattern data X43, the speaker 9 outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M1 for 0.8 seconds → outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M2 for 0.8 seconds → the music Aa This is data used to continuously output one continuous variation sound effect in the order of 9.8 seconds output → sound effect M3a is output for 3 seconds → music H3 is output for 35 seconds.
The sound output pattern data X44 is that the speaker 9 outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M1 for 0.8 seconds → outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M2 for 0.8 seconds → the music Ab This is data used to continuously output one continuous sound effect in the order of 10.9 seconds output → sound effect M3a is output for 3 seconds → music H4a is output for 38.9 seconds.

The sound output pattern data X45 is that the speaker 9 outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M1 for 0.8 seconds → outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M2 for 0.8 seconds → the music Ac This is data used to continuously output one continuous fluctuation sound effect in the order of output for 13 seconds → output sound effect M3 for 0.8 second → output music SH1a for 49 seconds.
The sound output pattern data X46 is that the speaker 9 outputs the sound effect Ba for 6 seconds → outputs the sound effect M1 for 0.8 seconds → outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M2 for 0.8 seconds → the music A This is data used to continuously output one continuous variation sound effect in the order of 12 second output → sound effect M3 is output for 0.8 second → music SH2a is output for 109 seconds.

[Game features]
Next, the characteristics of the game by the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
Now, in FIG. 33, a total of four holds shown in (2) to (5) occur during the change display of the special symbol based on the hold shown in (1), and the first hold and the second hold occur. The results of the big hit judgment are each with no reach loss / reduction, and the result of the big hit judgment when the third hold occurs is the result of the big hit judgment without reach / short, and the result of the big hit judgment when the fourth hold occurs Is usually a big hit. Then, the main CPU 112 performs the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 16), the shortening pattern change process (FIG. 17), the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 18), and the symbol control command selection process (FIG. 19) described in the second embodiment. ) And voice control command selection processing (FIG. 20).

For example, when the continuous voice control command transmitted from the main CPU 112 to the voice control board 50 is 80H10H, the sub CPU 51 refers to the continuous voice control command data table Ta15 stored in the ROM 52 and continues. The voice output pattern data X41 associated with the hourly voice control command 80H10H is read, and the continuous variation sound effect is output from the speakers 7 to 9 according to the voice output pattern. That is, the speaker 9 outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → outputs the sound effect M1 for 0.8 seconds → outputs the sound effect B for 5 seconds → the sound effect M2 in synchronization with the start of the change display of the special symbol based on the first hold. Is output for 0.8 seconds-> Music A is output for 12 seconds-> Sound effect M3 is output for 0.8 seconds-> Music H1 is output for 25 seconds. The output is stopped at the same time as the change display of the special symbol based is stopped.
As described above, the speaker 9 outputs a plurality of sound output patterns alternately and continuously during the period in which the special symbol variation display based on the total of four holds from the first hold to the fourth hold is performed. To do.

[Effect of the third embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to Example 1 of the third embodiment is used, when moving from a music output as a variation sound effect to another music, the previous music is changed to the subsequent music. Therefore, it is possible to switch music smoothly without feeling a break in the music.
(2) If the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment is used, one continuous variation sound effect composed of a plurality of types of sound output patterns can be alternately and continuously output from one speaker. Also, since the sound effect that is different from the variation sound effect that is output during the special symbol fluctuation display can be output during the special symbol fixed display time, the special symbol fluctuation display period and the final display period can be Can be identified.
(3) Moreover, since the pachinko machine of the third embodiment has the same configuration and functions as the pachinko machine of the first embodiment except for the contents and output method of the audio output pattern, the effect (1) of the first embodiment. To (8).
Furthermore, when the same determination method as that of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is adopted as the determination method of the audio output pattern and the variation pattern, the effect (1) of the second embodiment can be achieved.

<Other embodiments>
(1) In each of the above embodiments, the case where the occurrence of a big hit is notified by outputting a continuous fluctuation sound effect even during a time when the special symbol is not variably displayed has been described. It is also possible to give notice of the display. For example, it is possible to give a notice of performing variable display with reach. In this case, S413 and S433 of the shortening pattern change process (FIG. 17) are “third hold = reach?”, S419 and S439 are “fourth hold = reach?”, And S427 is “second hold = reach?”. And change each. Then, in S413 and S433, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern determined when the third hold occurs is a change pattern with reach, and in S419 and S439, it is determined when the third hold occurs. It is determined whether or not the determined variation pattern is a variation pattern with reach, and in S427, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern determined when the second hold occurs is a variation pattern with reach. .
In addition, it is possible to foresee to perform a variable display with a specific reach (for example, a reach with a low probability of appearing) among the variable displays with a reach. Further, out of the big hits, it is possible to give a notice of a probable change big hit, and when it changes only in a short time without changing to a probable change, it is possible to give a notice of the short time.
In addition, the pachinko machine of the said structure respond | corresponds to the pachinko machine concerning Claim 3.

(2) In the shortening pattern change process of the first embodiment, the variation pattern without shortening with loss without reach is changed to the variation pattern with shortening with loss without reach, but is changed to the variation pattern without shortening with loss with reach. You can also. It is also possible to change a variation pattern without shortening with reach loss to a variation pattern without shortening with reach loss or a variation pattern with shortening without reach loss. That is, it is only necessary that the total variation display time and the continuous audio output time match, and the variation pattern to be changed and the variation pattern not to be changed are not limited.

(3) Although the total variation display time varies depending on the combination of variation patterns set for each hold, the number of continuous sound output patterns corresponding to all the total variation display times is prepared. The voice output pattern can be determined without executing the shortening pattern changing process.
(3) The output volume of the continuous fluctuation sound effect is gradually decreased before a predetermined time when the total fluctuation display time elapses, and the output volume can be set to 0 or substantially 0 when the total fluctuation display time elapses. . According to this configuration, even if the total variation display time does not match the continuous sound output time, the continuous variation sound effect can be smoothly ended without a sense of incongruity in accordance with the end of the variation display of the special symbol. Further, since only the timing of gradually decreasing the output volume needs to be changed in accordance with the end of the variation display of the special symbol, the number of continuous output effect sound output patterns can be reduced.

[Correspondence between each claim and embodiment]
The first type starting port 27 corresponds to the predetermined area described in claim 1, and the symbol control board 80 and the symbol display 21 correspond to the symbol display device. The voice control board 50 and the speakers 7 to 9 correspond to the musical tone output device, and the main CPU 112 functions as a determination unit. The special symbol corresponds to the symbol, and the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol correspond to the symbol corresponding to the determination result.
S516 (FIG. 18) of the special symbol variation start process executed by the main CPU 112 functions as the determination means according to claim 1. Variation pattern selection processing (FIG. 16), shortening pattern change processing (FIG. 17), symbol control command selection processing (FIG. 19), special symbol variation display processing (FIG. 21), and special symbol variation end processing executed by the main CPU 112 (FIG. 22) functions as the symbol display device according to claim 1. The voice control command selection process (S802 to S826) executed by the main CPU 112 functions as a tone output device.

S202 to S206 of the first type start port SW process executed by the main CPU 112 function as a holding unit.
The voice control command selection processing S806 to S818 executed by the main CPU 112 functions as time determination means.
The process for selecting the continuation voice control command in the voice control command selection process of the second embodiment functions as a time selection means.

It is explanatory drawing which looked at the external appearance of the pachinko machine of embodiment concerning this invention from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the center case provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electrical structures of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 with a block. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electrical structures of the symbol control board | substrate 80 with a block. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electric structures of the audio | voice control board | substrate 50 with a block. 6A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta1, FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta2, and FIG. 6C is a variation pattern selection table. FIG. 6D is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta4, and FIG. 6E is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta5. FIG. 6F is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta6, and FIG. 6G is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the variation pattern selection table Ta7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of symbol control command selection table Ta8. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the non-continuation time voice control command selection table Ta9. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the voice control command selection table Ta11 for continuation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between total fluctuation display time and audio | voice output time. FIG. 11A is a time chart showing the relationship between the timing at which the symbols are variably displayed and the timing at which the fluctuation sound effects are output, and FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram showing the calculation formula for the continuous audio output time. . It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the operation | movement timing of a 1st type starting port switch, the change start timing of a special symbol, the output timing of a fluctuation sound effect, a change display timer, a fixed display timer, and a sound output timer. It is a main flowchart which shows the flow of the main processes which main CPU112 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the initial setting process which main CPU112 performs in S100 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st type starting port switch process which the main CPU112 performs in S200 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the change pattern selection process which the main CPU112 performs in S300 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the shortening pattern change process which main CPU112 performs in S400 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special symbol fluctuation start process which the main CPU112 performs in S500 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the symbol control command selection process which main CPU112 performs in S600 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the voice control command selection process which the main CPU112 performs in S800 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special symbol fluctuation | variation display process which main CPU112 performs in S900 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of the completion | finish of the special symbol change which main CPU112 performs in S1000 of FIG. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing how the variation pattern designation number stored in the storage area is rewritten. FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram showing a storage state when the number of holds is “0”, and FIG. 23B is an explanatory diagram showing a storage state when the number of holds is “1”. (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a storage state when the number of holds is “2”, and FIG. 23 (D) shows how the first hold variation pattern designation number is rewritten when the number of holds is “3”. FIG. 23E is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the second hold variation pattern designation number is rewritten when the number of holds is “4”. It is explanatory drawing of the voice control command selection table Ta13 for continuation in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the symbol control command selection table Ta12. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the symbol control command selection process 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern of the symbol performed corresponding to 4th suspension from 1st suspension. It is explanatory drawing which looked at the external appearance of the pachinko machine of 3rd Embodiment from the front. It is a time chart showing the relationship between the ON / OFF timing of the first type start opening switch, the variation display start timing of the special symbol, the output timing of the continuous variation effect sound, the variation effect sound pattern, and the output timing of the speakers 7 and 8. It is explanatory drawing of the voice control command data table Ta14 for non-continuation. It is explanatory drawing of the voice control command data table Ta15 for continuation. It is explanatory drawing of audio | voice output pattern data X41-X46. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between ON / OFF timing of a 1st kind start opening switch, the change display start timing of a special symbol, the output timing of a continuous variation effect sound, and a variation effect sound pattern. It is explanatory drawing of the voice control command data table Ta16 for non-continuation times. It is explanatory drawing of the voice control command data table Ta17 for continuation. It is explanatory drawing of audio | voice output pattern data X41-X46. It is front explanatory drawing which shows the main structures of the conventional pachinko machine.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 7-9 Speaker (musical sound output device)
21 Symbol display (symbol display device)
22 Special Symbol Reservation Number Display Device 27 Type 1 Start Port (Predetermined Area)

Claims (6)

Determination means for determining whether the game ball passes a predetermined area of the game board or not, and a symbol corresponding to the determination result of the determination means when the symbol is variably displayed and the variation display is terminated A symbol display device for displaying
When this symbol display device is performing the variable display of the symbol, when the game ball passes through the predetermined area, the symbol corresponding to the determination result determined by the determination means by the passage is displayed. A suspension means for suspending the start of the variable display and storing the number of suspensions,
A musical sound output device that outputs a musical sound in accordance with the variation display of the symbol of the symbol display device;
The symbol display device is capable of performing variable display of the symbol for the same number of times as the number of holdings stored in the holding means, when the change display of the symbol is started once. In a slingshot machine,
The musical tone output device displays a plurality of symbol variation displays within the range of the number of reservations, in which the symbol display device displays a symbol corresponding to the determination result of the loss when the symbol variation display ends. When performing the game continuously, the game sound is output during the period from the end of the symbol variation display to the start of the next variation display, so that the gaming state changes to the predetermined gaming state. A pachinko machine characterized by that.   2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined game state is to display a symbol corresponding to the winning determination result when the symbol display device finishes the variation display of the symbol. .   3. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined gaming state is that the symbol display device performs a specific variation display. 4.   When the symbol display device performs the symbol variation display a plurality of times, the musical tone output device starts outputting the musical tone when the symbol display device starts the symbol variation display for the first time. The musical sound is output during the period from the end of the variable display to the start of the next variable display, and the output of the musical sound is stopped when the symbol display device finishes the final variation display of the symbol. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A time determining means for determining a time during which the musical sound output device outputs the musical sound based on a time taken from the start of the first variation display to the end of the final variation display by the symbol display device; And
The pachinko machine according to claim 4, wherein the musical sound output device has a function of outputting the musical sound in accordance with a time determined by the time determining means. The music output device includes time selection means for selecting a time for outputting the music,
6. The symbol display device according to claim 1, further comprising a function of performing a variable display of the symbols a plurality of times in accordance with a time selected by the time selection means. The pachinko machine described.

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