JP2010017256A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can increase excitement and enjoyment of a game in connection with performances using musical pieces. <P>SOLUTION: When decided to control the game into a jackpot game condition with a game remaining in a ready-to-reach condition, the game machine reproduces a prescribed musical piece (No.2 of a musical piece I I-2) to a second timing. Consequently, by reproducing the musical piece to a second timing, the game machine indicates that the game is to be controlled into the jackpot game condition. Furthermore, only when decided to control the game into a probability variation condition, the game machine reproduces the second phase portion of the prescribed musical piece (No.3 of musical pieces I I-3) to a third timing during a second period. Consequently, by reproducing the musical piece to the third timing, the game machine indicates that it will reliably control the game the a probability variation condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that is controlled in a state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player There is something to be done. Further, there is provided a variable display device that can display the identification information in a variable manner (also referred to as “variable display”). When the display result of the variable information in the variable information display device is a specific display result, There is a game machine state (specifically, a state in which the game machine is controlled) which is configured to give a predetermined game value to a player (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game for a predetermined game medium, the player starts the variable display of the identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variation display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variation display of all the variation display devices is performed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a predetermined game value is given to the player. Some are configured to be in a give state (so-called slot machines).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or advantageous for a player who is likely to receive a predetermined winning. Or a state where a right to become advantageous to the player is generated, or a condition for paying out game media is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine, as a display result of a variation display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variation display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined specific display result is obtained. When the display mode (combination of jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, “big hit” occurs. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) are continuously stopped for a predetermined time and in a state in which the symbol is consistent with the specific display result. It is possible to generate a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols are synchronized and fluctuate with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, the fluctuation display including the reach effect is referred to as reach fluctuation display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

A gaming machine that performs such a variable display has a configuration that, when in a reach state, plays and outputs a reach music composed of one continuous music during the reach music output period. Controls to play and output all of reach music when predetermined to be in an advantageous state, and to play and output part of reach music when predetermining to be off (Patent Document 1).
JP 2008-22927 A (paragraph number 1029)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine as described above, whether or not a game value is given to the player is indicated by whether or not all of the music is played and output. Since it is not shown, there is a problem that the play of music is not interesting, and the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of games with respect to effects using music.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display device (variable display device 9) is provided that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) that can be distinguished from each other and derives and displays a display result. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) that gives a gaming value (a gaming value such as a jackpot gaming state or a probable change state) when a display result (a combination of jackpot symbols) is derived and displayed,
Whether the first game value (big hit game state) is given as the game value and whether the second game value (probability change state) larger than the first game value is given are displayed in the identification information Predetermining means for determining before the result is derived and displayed (game controlling microcomputer 560, S61 and S73 in FIG. 31),
Reach determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S95 to S98 in FIG. 32) for determining whether or not the variation of the identification information is to be a reach mode based on the determination by the prior determination means;
When the reach determination means determines the reach mode, reach mode determination unit (game control microcomputer 560, which determines a reach mode used for variable display from a plurality of predetermined reach modes. S99, S101 to S105 in FIG.
Based on the determination result of the reach mode determining unit, the variable display mode executing unit (production control microcomputer 100, S801 to S803 in FIG. 43) for performing the variable display of the identification information,
A rendering device (speaker 27 and lamps such as a decorative lamp 25) including a sound output unit (speaker 27) that outputs a sound including a music sound;
Effect control means for controlling the effect device (production control microcomputer 100),
The effect control means stores in advance during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner by the variability display manner execution means ((c), (f), (i) in FIG. 27). Specific reach music reproduction means (S518 in FIG. 45, S845 in FIG. 49) for reproducing the predetermined music and outputting it from the sound output unit,
The specific reach music reproducing means is:
When the pre-determining means determines that the first game value and the second game value are not to be given, the predetermined music is assigned the first timing (1st I-1 of music I shown in FIG. 27). (The timing of completion) is reproduced until the first timing and thereafter (No. 1-1 reproduction of the music piece I in S845 in FIG. 49, FIG. 27C, the variation pattern type CB4 in FIG. 17). , CB5 fluctuation pattern),
When the pre-determining means determines that the first game value is to be given, the predetermined music is set to the second timing after the first timing (the second I-2 of the music I shown in FIG. 27 is completed). (Playing timing) and not after the second timing (execution of the first I-1 and second I-2 playback of the music piece I in S845 of FIG. 49, (c), (f) of FIG. ), Variation pattern types CD4 and CD5 in FIG. 14),
When the pre-determining means determines that the second game value is to be given, the predetermined music is transferred to the third timing after the second timing (No. 3-3 of music I shown in FIG. 27). (Timing to play) (execution of the 2nd I-2 and 3rd I-3 playback of the music piece I in S845 of FIG. 49, the fluctuation patterns of FIG. 27 (c), (f), (i), FIG. 13) Variation patterns of types CC5 and CC6 (particularly variation patterns of reach j and o).

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined musical piece stored in advance is reproduced during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner. Then, when it is determined that the first game value and the second game value are not given in a period in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in a specific reach mode, the predetermined music is played until the first timing. Thus, it is not reproduced after the first timing. Further, when it is determined that the first game value is given, the predetermined music is played until the second timing after the first timing and is not played after the second timing, so that the predetermined music is not played until the second timing. It is shown that the first game value is given by being played. Further, when it is determined that the second game value is given, the predetermined music is played until the third timing after the second timing, so that the predetermined music is always played back until the third timing. It is shown that two game values are given. Thus, the first game value is given based on the timing at which the predetermined music is played during the period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach mode, and the second game The player can recognize that the value is given and can increase the player's expectation for the given game value, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved with respect to the production using the music. .

(2) A variable display device (variable display device 9) is provided that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) that gives a gaming value (a gaming value such as a jackpot gaming state or a probable change state) when a display result (a combination of jackpot symbols) is derived and displayed,
Whether the first game value (big hit game state) is given as the game value and whether the second game value (probability change state) larger than the first game value is given are displayed in the identification information Predetermining means for determining before the result is derived and displayed (game controlling microcomputer 560, S61 and S73 in FIG. 31),
Reach determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S95 to S98 in FIG. 32) for determining whether or not the variation of the identification information is to be a reach mode based on the determination by the prior determination means;
When the reach determination means determines the reach mode, reach mode determination unit (game control microcomputer 560, which determines a reach mode used for variable display from a plurality of predetermined reach modes. S99, S101 to S105 in FIG.
Based on the determination result of the reach mode determining unit, the variable display mode executing unit (production control microcomputer 100, S801 to S803 in FIG. 43) for performing the variable display of the identification information,
A rendering device (speaker 27 and lamps such as a decorative lamp 25) including a sound output unit (speaker 27) that outputs a sound including a music sound;
Effect control means for controlling the effect device (production control microcomputer 100),
The effect control means stores in advance during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner by the variability display manner execution means ((c), (f), (i) in FIG. 27). Specific reach music reproduction means (S518 in FIG. 45, S845 in FIG. 49) for reproducing the predetermined music and outputting it from the sound output unit,
The specific reach music reproducing means is:
When the pre-determining means determines that the first game value and the second game value are not to be given, the predetermined music is assigned the first timing (1st I-1 of music I shown in FIG. 27). (The timing of completion) is reproduced until the first timing and thereafter (No. 1-1 reproduction of the music piece I in S845 in FIG. 49, FIG. 27C, the variation pattern type CB4 in FIG. 17). , CB5 fluctuation pattern),
When the pre-determining means determines that the first game value is to be given, the predetermined music is set to the second timing after the first timing (the second I-2 of the music I shown in FIG. 27 is completed). (Playing timing) and not after the second timing (execution of the first I-1 and second I-2 playback of the music piece I in S845 of FIG. 49, (c), (f) of FIG. ), Variation pattern types CD4 and CD5 in FIG. 13))),
When the pre-determining means determines to give the second game value, the predetermined music is played until the second timing and not played after the second timing, or after the second timing. Playback is performed until the third timing (timing for completing No. 3-3 of song I shown in FIG. 27) (execution of No. 2-2 and No. 3-3 of song I in S845 of FIG. 49, FIG. 27) (C), (f), (i), fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern types CC5 and CC6 in FIG. 13, especially the fluctuation patterns of reach i and n).

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined musical piece stored in advance is reproduced during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner. Then, when it is determined that the first game value and the second game value are not given in a period in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in a specific reach mode, the predetermined music is played until the first timing. Thus, it is not reproduced after the first timing. Further, when it is determined that the first game value is given, the predetermined music is played until the second timing after the first timing and is not played after the second timing, so that the predetermined music is not played until the second timing. It is shown that the first game value is given by being played. Furthermore, when it is determined to give the second game value, the predetermined music is played until the second timing and is not played after the second timing, or is played until the third timing after the second timing. . Therefore, it is shown that the second game value is always given by playing the predetermined music piece until the third timing. Even when it is determined to give the second game value, the predetermined music is played until the second timing and may not be played after the second timing, so even when the predetermined music is not played after the second timing, A decrease in the player's expectation can be suppressed. Thus, the first game value is given based on the timing at which the predetermined music is played during the period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach mode, and the second game The player can recognize that the value is given and can increase the player's expectation for the given game value, so that the entertainment of the game can be improved with respect to the production using the music. .

(3) Based on the determination result by the prior determination unit and the determination result by the reach determination unit, the variation for determining the variable display pattern type of the identification information as one of a plurality of predetermined variable display pattern types Display pattern type determination means (game control microcomputer 560, S101, S102 in FIG. 31);
Fluctuation display pattern selection means (game control microcomputer 560) for selecting one fluctuation display pattern from a plurality of predetermined fluctuation display patterns included in the fluctuation display pattern type determined by the fluctuation display pattern type determination means. , S104 and S105 in FIG.
It further includes variation display execution means (production control microcomputer 100, S801 to S805 in FIG. 113) that executes variation display of the identification information based on the variation display pattern selected by the variation display pattern selection means.

  According to such a configuration, the variable display pattern type determining unit and the variable display pattern selecting unit make different determinations according to the determination by the prior determination unit, and without increasing the control burden, The number can be increased. Further, since the means for determining the variable display pattern is divided into the variable display pattern type determining means and the variable display pattern selecting means, for example, the classification determination distribution in the variable display pattern type determining means is not changed. In addition, it is possible to change the setting for selecting the variable display pattern by simply changing the distribution of the variable display pattern selection in the variable display pattern selection means. it can.

(4) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game media (medals), and a plurality of types of winning identification information (reels 502L) that can identify each game. , 502C, 502R, the winning game 500) is variably displayed, and the display result is derived to the winning variation display device (symbol display device 5000), thereby completing one game, and the winning variation display device. A gaming machine (slot machine 501 of the second embodiment) capable of generating a prize (winning of a small role, a replaying role, a special role, etc.) according to the display result derived in
Before the display result of the winning variation display device is derived, a plurality of types of winnings (small bonus, replay) including specific winnings (regular bonus, big bonus) accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player A winning combination of a winning combination, a special winning combination, etc.) (preliminary means for determining winning (main control unit 541, processing program for determining winning determination));
In accordance with the determination result of the winning prior determination means, the winning derivation control means (the main control unit 541, the reels 502L, 502C, and 502R derives the display result) that controls the winning variation display device to derive the display result. Processing program for performing control to be displayed), and
When a specific winning display result corresponding to the specific winning is derived to the winning variable display device, specific gaming state control means for controlling the specific gaming state (main control unit 541, a program for controlling the bonus gaming state) )When,
An effect variation display device (liquid crystal display 55) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information capable of identifying each;
Transition that gives game value (regular bonus, big bonus) when the display result of the effect variation display device becomes a predetermined special display result (display result that becomes a regular bonus, display result that becomes a big bonus) Suggesting effect means (liquid crystal display 551, movable combination 575L, 575R, etc.) indicating that the conditions are satisfied (the internal lottery is won and the regular bonus or big bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 541c) )When,
Whether or not a first transition condition for giving a first game value as the game value is satisfied, and whether or not a second transition condition for giving a second game value larger than the first game value is satisfied. A pre-decision unit for production that is determined before the display result of the production-use identification information is derived and displayed (sub control unit 591, based on the internal lottery result command from the main control unit 541 in the second embodiment) To determine whether to allow the transition to the big bonus, whether to allow the transition to the big bonus, and determine the special display result)
Reach determining means (sub-control unit 591, figure of the first embodiment in the second embodiment) for determining whether or not the variation of the effect identification information is to be a reach mode based on the determination by the predetermining means for the effect. 32 processing programs corresponding to S95 to S98),
Reach mode determining means (sub-control unit 591, second mode) for determining a reach mode to be used for variable display from a plurality of predetermined reach modes when the reach mode is determined by the reach determination unit. In the embodiment, a processing program corresponding to S99, S101 to S105 in FIG. 32 of the first embodiment),
Based on the determination by the effect pre-determining means, the variable display mode executing means for performing the variable display of the effect identification information for performing the variable display of the effect identification information (sub control unit 591, first implementation in the second embodiment). Processing program corresponding to S801 to S803 in FIG.
An effect device (speakers 553, 554, effect effect LED 552) including a sound output unit (speakers 553, 554) for outputting a sound including music sound;
Production control means (sub-control unit 591) for controlling the production device,
The production control means is a period during which the production identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner by the variability display manner execution means (FIG. 27 (c) of the first embodiment in the second embodiment). , (F), a period corresponding to (i)), a specific reach music reproduction means (sub-control unit 591, first in the second embodiment) that reproduces a predetermined music stored in advance and outputs it from the sound output unit. Processing program corresponding to S518 in FIG. 45 and S845 in FIG. 49) of the embodiment,
The specific reach music reproducing means is:
When it is determined that the first transition condition for imparting the first game value and the second transition condition for imparting the second game value are not satisfied by the predetermining means for performance, the predetermined music is Playing back to the first timing (timing corresponding to the timing of completing No. 1-1 of the music piece I shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment in the second embodiment) and not playing after the first timing ( In the second embodiment, the reproduction corresponding to the execution of the first I-1 reproduction of the music piece I in S845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment, (c) of FIG.
When it is determined by the effect pre-determining means that a transition condition for giving a game value equal to or higher than the first game value is established, the predetermined music is set to the second timing (the first timing) after the first timing. In the second embodiment, playback is performed up to the timing corresponding to the completion timing of No. 2 of the music piece I shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment, and is not played after the second timing (in the second embodiment). Execution of reproduction corresponding to execution of reproduction No. 1-1 and No. 2 of I-2 by S845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment, fluctuation patterns of FIG. 27 (c), (f), FIG. (Variation patterns of types CD4 and CD5)
When it is determined by the predetermining means for production that the second transition condition for giving the second game value is satisfied, the predetermined music is set at a third timing (second timing) after the second timing. In the embodiment, the music I is played up to the timing (corresponding to the timing of completing No. 3-3 of the music I shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment) (the music I according to S845 in FIG. 49 of the first embodiment in the second embodiment). The reproduction execution corresponding to the execution of No. 2 I-2 and No. 3 I-3 reproduction, (c), (f), (i) of FIG. 27, fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern types CC5, CC6 of FIG. Especially the variation pattern of reach j, o).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium, and a plurality of types of winning identification information for identifying each can be obtained. In a gaming machine in which one game is completed when the display result is derived to the winning variation display device to be displayed in a variable manner, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the winning variation display device. The predetermined music piece that has been played is reproduced during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner. Then, it is determined that the first transition condition for imparting the first game value and the second transition condition for imparting the second game value are not satisfied in the period when the variation display of the identification information is performed in the specific reach mode. When this is done, the predetermined music is played until the first timing, and is not played after the first timing. In addition, when it is determined that the transition condition for giving the first game value is satisfied, the predetermined music is played until the second timing after the first timing, and is not played after the second timing. By playing a predetermined music piece until the second timing, it is indicated that a transition condition for giving a game value equal to or higher than the first game value is established. Furthermore, when it is determined that the second transition condition for giving the second game value is satisfied, the predetermined music is played until the third timing after the second timing, so that the predetermined music is the third By playing until the timing, it is shown that the second transition condition that always gives the second game value is satisfied. This establishes a transition condition that gives a game value that is equal to or higher than the first game value based on the timing at which the predetermined music is played during the period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach mode. And the player can recognize that the transition condition for granting the second game value is satisfied, and the player's expectation for the game value to be given can be enhanced. The entertainment of the game can be improved with respect to the production using the music.

(5) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game media (medals), and a plurality of types of winning identification information (reels 502L) that can identify each game. , 502C, 502R, the winning game 500) is variably displayed, and the display result is derived to the winning variation display device (symbol display device 5000), thereby completing one game, and the winning variation display device. A gaming machine (slot machine 501 of the second embodiment) capable of generating a prize (winning of a small role, a replaying role, a special role, etc.) according to the display result derived in
Before the display result of the winning variation display device is derived, a plurality of types of winnings (small bonus, replay) including specific winnings (regular bonus, big bonus) accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player A winning combination of a winning combination, a special winning combination, etc.) (preliminary means for determining winning (main control unit 541, processing program for determining winning determination));
In accordance with the determination result of the winning prior determination means, the winning derivation control means (the main control unit 541, the reels 502L, 502C, and 502R derives the display result) that controls the winning variation display device to derive the display result. Processing program for performing control to be displayed), and
When a specific winning display result corresponding to the specific winning is derived to the winning variable display device, specific gaming state control means for controlling the specific gaming state (main control unit 541, a program for controlling the bonus gaming state) )When,
An effect variation display device (liquid crystal display 55) for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information capable of identifying each;
Transition that gives game value (regular bonus, big bonus) when the display result of the effect variation display device becomes a predetermined special display result (display result that becomes a regular bonus, display result that becomes a big bonus) Suggesting effect means (liquid crystal display 551, movable combination 575L, 575R, etc.) indicating that the conditions are satisfied (the internal lottery is won and the regular bonus or big bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 541c) )When,
Whether or not a first transition condition for giving a first game value as the game value is satisfied, and whether or not a second transition condition for giving a second game value larger than the first game value is satisfied. A pre-decision unit for production that is determined before the display result of the production-use identification information is derived and displayed (sub control unit 591, based on the internal lottery result command from the main control unit 541 in the second embodiment) To determine whether to allow the transition to the big bonus, whether to allow the transition to the big bonus, and determine the special display result)
Reach determining means (sub-control unit 591, figure of the first embodiment in the second embodiment) for determining whether or not the variation of the effect identification information is to be a reach mode based on the determination by the predetermining means for the effect. 32 processing programs corresponding to S95 to S98),
Reach mode determining means (sub-control unit 591, second mode) for determining a reach mode to be used for variable display from a plurality of predetermined reach modes when the reach mode is determined by the reach determination unit. In the embodiment, a processing program corresponding to S99, S101 to S105 in FIG. 32 of the first embodiment),
Based on the determination by the effect pre-determining means, the variable display mode executing means for performing the variable display of the effect identification information for performing the variable display of the effect identification information (sub control unit 591, first implementation in the second embodiment). Processing program corresponding to S801 to S803 in FIG.
An effect device (speakers 553, 554, effect effect LED 552) including a sound output unit (speakers 553, 554) for outputting a sound including music sound;
Production control means (sub-control unit 591) for controlling the production device,
The production control means is a period during which the production identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner by the variability display manner execution means (FIG. 27 (c) of the first embodiment in the second embodiment). , (F), a period corresponding to (i)), a specific reach music reproduction means (sub-control unit 591, first in the second embodiment) that reproduces a predetermined music stored in advance and outputs it from the sound output unit. Processing program corresponding to S518 in FIG. 45 and S845 in FIG. 49) of the embodiment,
The specific reach music reproducing means is:
When it is determined that the first transition condition for imparting the first game value and the second transition condition for imparting the second game value are not satisfied by the predetermining means for performance, the predetermined music is Playing back to the first timing (timing corresponding to the timing of completing No. 1-1 of the music piece I shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment in the second embodiment) and not playing after the first timing ( In the second embodiment, the reproduction corresponding to the execution of the first I-1 reproduction of the music piece I in S845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment, (c) of FIG.
When it is determined by the effect pre-determining means that a transition condition for giving a game value equal to or higher than the first game value is established, the predetermined music is set to the second timing (the first timing) after the first timing. In the second embodiment, playback is performed up to the timing corresponding to the completion timing of No. 2 of the music piece I shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment, and is not played after the second timing (in the second embodiment). Execution of reproduction corresponding to execution of reproduction No. 1-1 and No. 2 of I-2 by S845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment, fluctuation patterns of FIG. 27 (c), (f), FIG. (Variation patterns of types CD4 and CD5)
When the predetermining means for production determines that the second transition condition for providing the second game value is satisfied, the predetermined music is reproduced until the second timing and the second timing and thereafter. Is not played, or is played until the third timing after the second timing (timing for completing No. 3-3 of music I shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment in the second embodiment) (second implementation). In the embodiment, the reproduction of the No. 2-2 and No. 3-3 of the music piece I by S845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment, the fluctuation patterns of FIG. 27 (c), (f), (i), FIG. Variation patterns of types CC5 and CC6, especially the variation pattern of reach i, n).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium, and a plurality of types of winning identification information for identifying each can be obtained. In a gaming machine in which one game is completed when the display result is derived to the winning variation display device to be displayed in a variable manner, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the winning variation display device. The predetermined music piece that has been played is reproduced during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner. Then, it is determined that the first transition condition for imparting the first game value and the second transition condition for imparting the second game value are not satisfied in the period when the variation display of the identification information is performed in the specific reach mode. When this is done, the predetermined music is played until the first timing, and is not played after the first timing. In addition, when it is determined that the transition condition for giving the first game value is satisfied, the predetermined music is played until the second timing after the first timing, and is not played after the second timing. By playing a predetermined music piece until the second timing, it is indicated that a transition condition for giving a game value equal to or higher than the first game value is established. Furthermore, when it is determined that the second transition condition for giving the second game value is satisfied, the predetermined music is played until the second timing and is not played after the second timing, or the second Since the reproduction is performed until the third timing after the timing, the predetermined music is reproduced until the third timing. Therefore, it is indicated that the second transition condition that always gives the second game value is satisfied by playing the predetermined music piece until the third timing. Even when it is determined that the second transition condition for giving the second game value is satisfied, the predetermined music may be played until the second timing and may not be played after the second timing. Even when the game is not played after the second timing, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's expectation. Thereby, the transition condition for giving the first game value is established based on the timing at which the predetermined music is reproduced during the period in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in a specific reach mode. Since the player can recognize that the transition condition for assigning the second game value is established, and the player's expectation for the assigned game value can be enhanced, the music is used. With regard to the production, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) The variation display pattern type of the identification information for production is set to one of a plurality of predetermined variation display pattern types based on the decision result by the presentation predetermining unit and the decision result by the reach decision unit. A variable display pattern type determining means for determining (sub-control unit 591, a program corresponding to S101 and S102 of FIG. 31 of the first embodiment in the second embodiment);
Fluctuation display pattern selection means for selecting one fluctuation display pattern from a plurality of predetermined fluctuation display patterns included in the fluctuation display pattern type determined by the fluctuation display pattern type determination means (sub-control unit 591; In the second embodiment, a program corresponding to S104 and S105 of FIG. 31 of the first embodiment),
Based on the fluctuation display pattern selected by the fluctuation display pattern selection means, the fluctuation display execution means for executing the fluctuation display of the effect identification information (sub-control unit 591, in the second embodiment in FIG. 113 of the first embodiment). (Programs corresponding to S801 to S805).

  According to such a configuration, the variable display pattern type determining unit and the variable display pattern selecting unit make different determinations according to the determination by the production predetermining unit, and the variable display can be performed without increasing the control burden. The number of types of patterns can be increased. Further, since the means for determining the variable display pattern is divided into the variable display pattern type determining means and the variable display pattern selecting means, for example, the classification determination distribution in the variable display pattern type determining means is not changed. In addition, it is possible to change the setting for selecting the variable display pattern by simply changing the distribution of the variable display pattern selection in the variable display pattern selection means. it can.

(7) The second advantageous state is a special gaming state that shifts to the first advantageous state (big hit gaming state or regular bonus) after the first advantageous state ends and is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. It consists of a gaming state (probability state or big bonus),
As the predetermined music, plural kinds of music are stored in advance,
The specific reach music reproducing means is limited to a specific music (as shown in (D) and (E) of FIG. 11) of a plurality of types of music only when being controlled in the special game state. Reproduced with the variation patterns of reach n-1 to n-4, o-1, and o-2 in FIGS. 13 and 14, which are selected and determined only when the selected variation pattern types CC6 and CD5 are selected. Specific music playback means (S518 in FIG. 45, S845 in FIG. 49) for playing back the music N, O).

  According to such a configuration, specific music of a plurality of types is played only when controlled in the special gaming state, so that the effect using music is prevented from becoming monotonous, and the effect using music The game interest can be further improved.

(8) As the predetermined music, a plurality of kinds of music are stored in advance,
When the specific reach music reproducing means is determined to give the second game value by the pre-deciding means, or a second transition condition for giving the second game value is established by the predetermining means for presentation Only when it is determined that a special musical piece (a variation pattern type CC5 selected in a certain variation state as shown in FIG. 11B) is selected from the plurality of types of musical pieces. Selection decision is made when the variation pattern type CC6 selected in the probability variation state as shown in FIG. 11E is selected, such as the music piece I reproduced with the variation pattern such as the variation pattern of reach i-1 in FIG. Special music reproduction means (S518 in FIG. 45, S8 in FIG. 49) for reproducing the second and subsequent timings of the music N and the like reproduced with a variation pattern such as the variation pattern of reach n-1 in FIG. Including a 5).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined by the predetermining means to give the second game value, or when the second transition condition for giving the second game value is established by the effect predetermining means Only when the determination is made, the second and subsequent timings of the special music among the plurality of types of music are reproduced, so that the second game value is given by the music or the second game value is given. Since the player can recognize that the transition condition has been established, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game with respect to the production using the music by the rich variation of the production using the music. it can.

  Next, a description will be given of a specific effect obtained by using the music for the effects as described above in the configurations of (1) to (8). First, the effect using the music easily recognizes that the effect has occurred even if the player does not always pay attention to, for example, the image change or the movable aspect of the movable object related to the effect that is generated in the gaming machine. And by extension, it is possible to easily grasp the timing of changing the production. In addition, if a song that is generally well known is used as a song, for example, the player can predict the switching timing of the production from the time when the song starts to flow, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, the music can be enjoyed until the timing of changing the production. In addition, when the music is composed of No. 1 to No. 3, for example, the switching between No. 1 and No. 2 and the switching between No. 2 and No. 3 are the timings for performing the effects as described above. When the music is composed of, for example, an intro, an A melody, and a chorus, the timing for performing the above-described effects of switching between the intro and the A melody and switching between the A melody and the chorus If so, the player can easily recognize such timing. In addition, for example, when a song with lyrics is used as a song, the player can easily recognize such timing by switching the lyrics to the timing for performing the effects as described above. Furthermore, if, for example, lyrics are displayed on a display device such as a variable display device during playback, the player can more easily grasp the timing of performing the above-described effects. In addition, you can enjoy music with lyrics until the timing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine described in this embodiment may be any gaming machine as long as it is controlled in a state advantageous to the player.

[First Embodiment]
First, an overall configuration of a pachinko machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 seen from the front, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing the front of the game board.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. The pachinko machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding a game board described later). Is a structure including

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 for storing a game ball (hit ball) as a game medium. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the playing balls, and a player can operate. An operation button 88 is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Near the center of the game area 7, there is provided a variable display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display regions each displaying a decorative symbol for effect. In addition, a special symbol display device (special symbol display device) 8 that variably displays special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is provided at the top of the variable display device 9. The fluctuation display device 9 has, for example, three fluctuation display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The variation display device 9 is a symbol for decoration (for production) during the variation display period of the special symbol by the special symbol display 8, and “left symbol” as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. Fluctuation display of three decorative symbols “middle symbol” and “right symbol” is performed in three variable display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The variable display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 100 (see FIG. 3) mounted on an effect control board 80 described later. Since the display portion of the special symbol display 8 is small, the variation display mode and the display result of the variation display are difficult to see compared with the variation display device 9, so the player mainly pays attention to the variation display device 9.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. Note that the special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display more types of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp the type of winning. The variable display device 9 is realized by an image display device including a liquid crystal display device. The variation display device 9 displays the variation of the decorative symbol during the variation display period of the special symbol by the special symbol indicator 8.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the liquid crystal display device is used as the variable display device 9 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display device 9 may be a CRT, plasma display, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display. Other image display type display devices, such as those utilizing the above, may be used. The fluctuation display device 9 may be a mechanical type such as a rotary drum type display device. The special symbol display 8 will be described with reference to an example using a 7-segment display, but is not limited to this. An image display type such as a liquid crystal display, CRT, plasma display, electroluminescence or dot matrix display is used. It may be. The special symbol display 8 may be a mechanical type display device such as a rotary drum type display device.

  Below the variable display device 9 are provided four special symbol hold memory indicators 18 for displaying the number of memorized valid winning balls that have entered the start winning opening 14, that is, the number of hold memories (also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). It has been. The special symbol hold memory display 18 displays up to four hold memory numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of lit LEDs by 1 every time there is a start winning in the start winning opening 14. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the start winning opening 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  Below the variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 having a start winning port 14 is provided. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces in such a manner that it can be opened and closed. The movable piece of the variable winning ball device 15 is driven by the solenoid 16 to be in an open state for a predetermined period when an opening condition described later is satisfied. When the movable piece of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (easy to start winning), and a state advantageous to the player (first state). . On the other hand, when the movable piece of the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (it becomes difficult to start winning), and a disadvantageous state for the player (second state). It becomes. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. In this way, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. The winning ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 20 is detected by the count switch 23.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 that displays a variable symbol as a plurality of types of identification information is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the variable winning ball device 15 is established, and the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. Become. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing spheres that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the start passing memorized number. Yes. Each time a game ball passes to the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, and 39. The winning of the game balls to the winning ports 29, 30, 33, 39 is detected by the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, respectively. Each winning opening 29, 30, 33, 39 constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning. Around the left and right of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28 a, the left frame lamp 28 b, the right frame lamp 28 c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the pachinko machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. Is provided. Further, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that allows lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. Various light emitting means such as a prize ball lamp 51, a ball break lamp 52, a decoration lamp 25, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are controlled to be lit (lamp control) by a lamp driver board 35 described later. . Further, sound generation control (sound control) from the speaker 27 is performed by an audio output board 70 described later.

  The pachinko machine 1 is provided with various display devices 9 such as a variable display device 9 for performing an effect by an image, various lamps such as a decoration lamp 25 for performing an effect by light emission, and various effect devices such as a speaker 27 for performing an effect by sound. Such an effect device can be controlled by being divided into a first effect device composed of the variable display device 9 and a second effect device composed of various lamps excluding the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the like. .

  The card unit 50 includes, for example, a usable indicator lamp that indicates whether or not the card unit 50 is in a usable state, a connecting table direction indicator that indicates which side of the pachinko machine 1 corresponds to the card unit 50, and a card unit. 50, a card insertion display lamp indicating that a card is inserted, a card insertion slot into which a card as a recording medium is inserted, and a card reader / writer mechanism provided on the back of the card insertion slot are inspected. In some cases, a card unit lock for releasing the card unit 50 is provided.

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display if the variation display of the symbol can be started. If it is not in a state in which symbol display can be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. When it is decided to make a small hit, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are stopped and displayed.

  If the special symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot, and it will shift to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player . In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened until a predetermined opening end condition is satisfied. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit value. Control in which the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is continuously repeated in this way is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. The upper limit value of the number of times the continuation right is generated varies depending on the type of jackpot, and is set to a predetermined number such as 15 rounds or 2 rounds.

  In the case of this embodiment, as the types of jackpots, the 15th round jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the 15th round jackpot) in which the continuation right is established until the 15th round becomes the 15th round, and the second round is the last round. 2 rounds probable big hits (hereinafter referred to as sudden big hits) in which continuation rights are established until the second round. Thus, in the case of 15 round big hits, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be released 15 times, and in the case of a sudden big hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is always opened twice. Will be. However, the opening end condition at the time of winning 15 rounds is one of two conditions: 29 seconds (predetermined time) after the opening or 10 (predetermined number) of game balls win. It is established when is established. In addition, the release end condition at the time of the big hit is either one of two conditions, that is, until 0.5 seconds (predetermined time) elapses after the release or until ten (predetermined number) game balls are won. It is established when is established.

  When the display result of the special symbol when the variable display on the special symbol display unit 8 is stopped is a predetermined special jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) of the jackpot symbol, the jackpot gaming state is controlled. In addition, as a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player after the big hit gaming state ends, a normal gaming state in which the probability of a big hit after the big hit gaming state is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state (a low probability low base state described later) ), Which is advantageous to the player, such as a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state). Of the 15 round big hits, the one that becomes probabilistic after the big hit gaming state ends is called probable big hit. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probability change state (state other than the probability change state) is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state). The probability variation state continues until, for example, a big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variation display result. Further, making the player advantageous such that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the probability changing state is also referred to as giving game value. The game value means that, for example, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or advantageous for a player who is likely to generate a predetermined winning. Or a state where a right to become advantageous to the player is generated, or a condition for paying out game media is easily established.

  Of the 15 rounds, if the display result of the special symbol when the variable display on the special symbol indicator 8 is stopped is a big hit symbol with a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol) other than the probability variable symbol, The probability of a big hit is not in a probable state. Such a game that does not go into a probable state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds is usually called a big hit. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  In addition, what becomes a probable change state after the end of the big hit game state for two rounds is called a sudden probability change (surprise) big hit. In the big hit game state with a promising big hit, the big winning opening is opened twice, but the open time is very short (for example, 0.5 seconds). Further, in the sudden hit big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the probability changing state. Therefore, the player does not feel that the big hit has occurred, but feels as if the gaming state suddenly becomes a probable state. Therefore, such two round big hits are called sudden big hits.

  In addition, after the 15-round jackpot gaming state is over, the gaming state is controlled to the time-short state for a predetermined period. In the short time state, the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation display is shortened compared to the normal state (the state that is not the probability variation state or the short time state).

  The short time state means that the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol display 10 (the time from the start of fluctuation until the display result is derived and displayed) is shortened compared to the normal gaming state (the low probability low base state described later). A control state in which the display result is derived and displayed. In other words, the short-time state increases the possibility that a game ball will enter the variable winning ball device 15 as compared to the normal game state (low probability low base state), so that the start condition is more easily established for the player. It means that control that is advantageous to the player is performed. Furthermore, during the time-shortening state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. In the short time state, control may be performed to shorten the variation display time of the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) on the special symbol display 8 and the variation display device 9 as compared with the normal gaming state. In the short-time state, the control for shortening the variable display time of the normal symbol display 10 includes the control for increasing the probability that the normal symbol hits the symbol, the control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15, and the variable winning. A control in which any one or a combination of a control for increasing the number of times the ball apparatus 15 is opened and a control for shortening the special symbol variation display time may be performed. Control may not be performed.

  In the short time state, since the display time of the normal symbol fluctuation is shortened, the number of reserved memories, which will be described later, is exhausted early, and the start winnings that have occurred beyond the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the reserved memories are invalidated. It is easier to derive and display the jackpot display result at an early stage and to display and display the jackpot display result early in a short period of time. It becomes easy and it becomes a game state advantageous for a player.

  Further, when considering from the aspect of paying out the game ball according to the winning, in the short time state, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the non-time short state, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes the winning symbol. Based on the fact that the probability is increased, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of winning is increased, and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 at the time of hitting is increased once, it is variable compared with the normal gaming state. The winning ball device 15 is likely to be in an open state. Therefore, in the short-time state, winning in the start winning opening 14 (including both cases where the start winning is valid and invalid) is likely to occur, so the number of game balls (hit hit) into the game area 7 The ratio of the number of game balls (the number of payout balls) to be paid out as a prize ball according to the winning is larger than the number of the normal game state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls by winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a normal gaming state having a lower base compared to such a high base state Such a non-time-short state is called a low base state.

  The predetermined period controlled to the short-time state is, for example, any one of executing a predetermined symbol variable display for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result being “big hit”. End when the condition is met first. In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

  Also, when the special symbol display result when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped is a predetermined small hit symbol, a special variable prize is awarded in the same manner as in the big hit game state of the sudden big hit. This is a small hit that is a hit gaming state in which the ball device 20 is opened twice (hereinafter referred to as a small hit gaming state). Specifically, in the small hit gaming state, it is set as a predetermined series of operations that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice, and such a series of operations is performed only once. Thus, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice, it is closed. More specifically, in the small hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for the same time (0.5 seconds) as the first round for the big hit, the first and second big hits for the big hit The closed state is set to the closed state after the same time (0.5 seconds) as the interval time between rounds, and the open state is set to the same time (0.5 seconds) as the second round per hit. In the case of such a small hit, unlike the case of the sudden big hit, the big hit probability and the base state after the small hit gaming state are the same as the gaming state before the small hit gaming state and do not change. Such a jackpot probability and a base high / low state are called probability / base states.

  The various big hits and small hits shown above may be collectively called hits. Further, the various big hit big hit game states and the small hit game state described above may be collectively referred to as a hit game state. In each of the big hit and small hits, the winning game state is such that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a short time of 0.5 seconds, which is a short number of times of 2 times, which is a win for the player. It is difficult to recognize.

  A state that is not a probability variation state and is not a time-short state is a low probability state and a low base state, and is called a low probability low base state. The probable big hit is a big win that becomes a high probability state and a high base state by being in a probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished and being in a short time state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. Usually, the big hit is a big hit that does not enter a certain change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and becomes a short time state. Such a state having a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a low probability high base state. The sudden hit big hit is a big hit that is in a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and does not become a short-time state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state. When 15 round big hits such as a promising big hit and a normal big hit, as described above, it is low based on the fact that the time is short until a predetermined number of times (100 times) of change display is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished. It becomes a base state.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined is based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In order to enhance the decorative effect of the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8, the decorative symbol that is variable displayed in the variable display device 9 is a variable decorative display that has a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variable display. It is a symbol with a special meaning. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, the relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display starts when the special symbol variation display is started, and the special symbol display result at the end of the special symbol variation display. This includes a relationship in which the decorative symbol display result is derived and displayed and the decorative symbol variation display is terminated. When the special symbol display 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the variable display device 9 causes the left, middle, and right symbols to be double eyes (at the time of 15 round jackpots) or other than double eyes. A combination of big hit symbols that is a chance (consistent big hit) constituted by the combination of symbols is derived and displayed as a display result. Here, the chance is a combination of symbols constituted by combinations of symbols other than the above-mentioned slotted eyes, and is determined in advance as a display result that provides a chance to the player. Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  The special symbol display 8 and the fluctuation display device 9 have a correspondence relationship as described above, and therefore, in the following description, these may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation display unit.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the variable display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of the present embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is displayed. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the variable display device 9). Of these, all or some of the display area on the active line) Are in a variable display in synchronism while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the variable display is performed in all of the left, middle and right display areas in the variable display device 9, Same state) the variation displayed with the symbol are aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps and sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design or the like)) or a display mode (for example, a color or the like) of the background image of the variable display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In addition, with respect to the variable display device 9, there is a case where a big hit notice is given as a notice effect for notifying that a big hit has occurred in the variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3 to be described later, a variable display control unit including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the variable display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, etc. Are mounted, such as a game control board 31, an audio output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a power supply board and a touch sensor board on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board is used to execute or shut off the power supply to each electric part control board such as the main board 31 and each electric part (a part that operates when power is supplied) provided in the pachinko machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission unit is provided.

  An electrical component control means including an electrical component control microcomputer is mounted on the electrical component control board. The electrical component control means is an electrical component (game device: variable display device 9, light emitter such as a lamp or LED) provided in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. , Speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the electric component control board for explanation. In that case, the electrical component control means mounted on the electrical component control board includes a game control means and a means for controlling the electrical components provided in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. Point to each. In addition, the main board may be called a main board, and a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board is mounted may be called a sub board.

  In addition, on the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, a terminal board provided with terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 is installed above. On the terminal board, at least a ball break terminal for introducing the output of the ball break detection switch and outputting it externally, a terminal for winning ball and ball lending information for outputting prize ball information (prize ball number signal) to the outside A ball lending terminal for outputting (ball lending number signal) to the outside is provided. Near the center, an information terminal board (information output board) having terminals for outputting various information from the main board to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 is installed.

  A game ball stored in the storage tank passes through a guide rail (not shown), and reaches a ball payout device covered with a payout case via a curve cage. Above the ball payout device, a ball break switch as a game medium break detection means is provided. When the ball break switch detects a ball break, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device stops. The ball break switch is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the ball break detection switch for detecting the shortage of supply balls in the storage tank is also an upstream part of the guide rail (a part close to the storage tank). Is provided. When the shortage of balls detection switch detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning prizes or game balls based on ball lending requests are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 becomes full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball passage. When the game ball is further paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as a storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as a storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, a lamp driver board 35, an audio output board 70, an interface board 66, a relay board 77, and an effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 560 serving as a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, a count switch. 23, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying a signal from the winning opening switch 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 to be opened and closed according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560, and various information signals are provided outside the pachinko machine 1 such as a hall computer in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. Information to be output to the specified device And an output circuit 53 are mounted.

  Note that the switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. Each of the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a that perform winning detection is also a winning detection means that detects the winning of the game ball in the winning area.

  Note that even if a pass gate such as the gate 32 is used, if a prize ball is to be paid out, a game ball enters the pass gate, and a winning switch (for example, a switch provided on the pass gate (for example, The gate switch 32a) becomes a winning detection means. Further, the number of game balls won in the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. Therefore, the number of game balls won in the special winning opening corresponds to the number detected by the count switch 23.

  The game control microcomputer 560 is a control means for controlling the progress of the game. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program, etc., and a storage means (variation data is stored as work memory). It includes a RAM 55 as a variable data storage means), a CPU 56 that performs a control operation according to a program, and an I / O port 506. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the one-chip microcomputer may include at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56. Further, the ROM 54 and the I / O port 506 may be externally attached or built in. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, what the game control microcomputer 560 described below executes (or performs processing) means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 560 including a CPU 56.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, even when the power supply is cut off, a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied) or a part of the RAM 55 All contents are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire storage area of the RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 is configured to select a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 includes an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). ) Is used as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. The reset signal from the power supply board is also input to the reset terminal of the payout control microcomputer. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer stop operating. It becomes a state. Therefore, during the period in which the reset signal is at a high level, an allowance signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer is output, and during the period in which the reset signal is at a low level, An operation stop signal for stopping the operations of the game control microcomputer 560 and the payout control microcomputer is output. A reset circuit may be mounted on each electrical component control board (including the main board 31), or a reset circuit is mounted on one or more of the plurality of electrical component control boards, and a reset signal is output therefrom. You may make it supply to another electric component control board.

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560 via the payout control board 37. The power-off signal may be input from the power supply board to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560 without going through the payout control board 37. In addition, a clear signal indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  The clear signal is branched in the main board 31 and is also supplied to the payout control board 37. Note that the state of the clear signal input by the game control microcomputer 560 via the input port may be output to the payout control board 37 via the output port.

  The game control microcomputer 560 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing effect control including display control, sound control, and lamp control to the effect control board 80. The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77, and performs electrical component control means such as the effect control microcomputer 100 that performs display control on the variable display device 9. Is installed.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 82 for storing various information such as an effect control program including various display control programs and various control data, a RAM 83 used as a work memory, and display control according to the program. A CPU 101 that operates and an I / O port 84 are included. Between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, eight signal lines for transmitting an effect control command and a signal line for an effect control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal are provided. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives effect control commands from the eight signal lines at the capture timing indicated by the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control of the variable display device 9 and speaker 27 in order to perform display control, sound control and lamp control to be performed in response to the effect indicated by the received effect control command. Drive signals and various lamp drive signals. Thereby, when the effect control is performed based on the effect control command, the sound control and the lamp control are performed by the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the display control of the variable display device 9. In other words, the display control microcomputer 100 performs display control of the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command, and performs sound control and lamp control corresponding to the display control contents, thereby displaying the display of the variable display device 9. Sound control and lamp control are performed in accordance with the control effect (synchronized). Specifically, the production control microcomputer 100 performs control related to production of various displays such as the variable display of the variable display device 9 according to the production control command, the prize ball lamp 51, the ball-out lamp 52, the decoration lamp 25, Control related to various effects including control of the top frame lamp 28a, left frame lamp 28b, and right frame lamp 28c (lamp control) and game sound generation control (sound control) using the speaker 27 is performed.

  In addition to the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control board 80 is mounted with a VDP, a character ROM, and a VRAM (not shown). The VDP is a processing device having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function, and performs display control of the variable display device 9. The CPU 101 transmits control data for displaying an image according to the display control command to the VDP according to the received effect control command. In order to display an image according to the control data transmitted as described above, the VDP reads necessary data from the character ROM. The character ROM is for storing image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 in advance.

  The VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 101, and maps the VRAM there. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 according to the image data of the character ROM, and the VDP expands the image data in the VRAM. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. The image data developed in the VRAM is output to the variable display device 9.

  The production control microcomputer 100 outputs a sound such as a sound effect from the speaker 27 by outputting a drive signal of the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the light emitting means as described above by outputting drive signals of various light emitting means to the lamp driver board 35. Thereby, sound control and light emission control are performed in response to (in synchronization with) the effect display on the variable display device 9.

  In addition, an operation signal from the operation button 88 is input to the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect control microcomputer 100 performs control to give a predetermined effect, such as controlling an image displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with an operation signal from the operation button 88.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM 102 (see FIG. 3) that stores information related to effects such as decorative symbol process flags. The RAM 83 may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM 83 in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM 82 (see FIG. 3), and receives a signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the variable display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  An operation signal from the operation button 88 is input to the effect control microcomputer 100 via the input port 107. The effect control microcomputer 100 performs the predetermined effect as described above based on the operation signal from the operation button 30.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the variable display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. The VDP 109 then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the variable display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) to the VDP 109 in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative designs), and background image data. It is ROM for storing. The VDP 109 reads image data from the character ROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. As the unidirectional circuit 74, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, in the main board 31, an effect control command and an effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via an output port (not shown) that is a unidirectional circuit. The signal going is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The lamp driver 352 supplies current to the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration lamp 25 based on a signal for driving the LED, and causes them to emit light.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether or not the contents of the program are valid, and then performs step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S). ) The main process after 1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) (S4), the RAM 55 is made accessible. Set (S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing for the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure restoration designation command (power failure restoration 1 designation command) as an initialization command at the time of power supply restoration to the effect control board 80 (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 55 (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to a control state such as a special symbol process flag.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the effect control board 80 (S13). For example, when the production control microcomputer 100 mounted on the production control board 80 receives the initialization designation command, the variable display device 9 is a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. Display, that is, initialization notification is performed. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration designation) command.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (S15). In other words, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern or the like, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. . The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls itself a game device such as a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In a process to transmit, a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of a random number generation counter for normal symbol determination is one round (a value that can be taken by a random number). When the number of steps between the minimum value and the maximum value is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In the game control microcomputer 560 in this embodiment, a hardware random number generated by the built-in random number circuit 503 is used as a jackpot determination random number generation counter. Therefore, such initial values are not set for the jackpot determination random number. However, when the game control microcomputer 560 uses a software random number as the big hit determination random number generation counter, the initial value using the initial value random number as described above may be set for the counter. . In this case, since the initial value after the jackpot determination random number generation counter advances to the maximum value becomes a random value, the same random number value as the jackpot determination value is illegally taken out and the jackpot is won. It is possible to make it difficult for an illegal act to occur.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, switch processing for inputting the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a through the input driver circuit 58 and determining the state thereof. Is executed (S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33.

  Also, a determination random number update process is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determining a normal winning symbol used for game control (S23). The CPU 56 further executes an initial value random number update process (S24) and a display random number update process (S25) for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding symbol is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an effect control command control process for sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a (S30). Specifically, the CPU 56 pays out the payout mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any of the start opening switch 14a, the count switch 23 and the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 970 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. An output process for outputting the contents to the output port is executed (S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, if the change speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a special signal on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). For example, when the start flag relating to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. It may be executed in step (b).

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used for game control. Each random number is used as follows.
(2-1) Random 2-1 (MR2-1): Determine the type of jackpot (probability big hit, sudden probability change big hit, normal big hit) (for big hit type judgment)
(2-2) Random 2-2 (MR2-2): Determines whether or not to reach (for reach determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): The initial value of random 5 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 5).

  In S23 of the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a (2-1) big hit type determination random number and a (5) normal symbol determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2-2, random 3, random 4) or initial value random numbers (random 6). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Also, for the big hit type determination random number, the initial value may be set using the initial value random number as described above. In this case, since the initial value after the big hit type determination random number generation counter advances to the maximum value becomes a random value, the same random number as the big hit type determination value that is probable is illegally targeted. Thus, it is possible to make it difficult for a fraudulent act to generate a jackpot of a certain type that is taken out and changed.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing various determination tables such as a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. In FIG. 8, (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 8 (B) are set in the normal jackpot determination table. Each numerical value described in the right column of (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 8 (B) are set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 8A and 8B are the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value. Hereinafter, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value may be collectively expressed as “big hit determination value”.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIGS. If any of the big hit judgment values or small hit judgment values shown in B) is met, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (probable big hit, normal big hit or sudden big hit) or small hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit or small hit. Also, deciding whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol Alternatively, it is also determined whether or not to make a small hit.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “based on the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 2-1), when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine either “probable big hit” or “surprise big hit”. The big hit type determination table 131 is a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random 2-1, and is a determination value corresponding to each of "normal big hit", "probable big hit", and "sudden big hit" (big hit type determination value) Is set. When the random value 2-1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  Next, the characteristics of the big hits provided in a plurality of types and the small hits that are different types of hits from the big hits will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the characteristics of various types of big hits and small hits in a tabular format.

  For the normal jackpot, it is determined that the display result of the decorative symbol is a combination of the doubles for the normal jackpot display result. Normally, when the big hit is made, after the big hit gaming state, the low-accuracy base state is controlled. Normally, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened 15 times when the big hit. The high base state ends after the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times, and then shifts to the low base state.

  With respect to the probability variation jackpot, it is determined that the display result of the decorative pattern is a combination of double stitches for the probability variation jackpot display result. When the probable big hit is reached, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the high probable high base state is controlled. The number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released when the probability variation is a big hit is 15 times. The high base state ends after the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times, and then shifts to the low base state. When the probable big hit is achieved, after the big hit gaming state is finished, an effect of notifying that the probable state is in effect is performed.

  With regard to the sudden hit, it is determined that the display result of the decorative symbol is one of a plurality of chances that are predetermined as chances for the sudden hit display result, for example, “135” or “531”. When a big hit hit is achieved, the high hit low base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. The number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened when the winning hit is 2 is 2 times. When the big hit game is hit, after the big hit game state is finished, the effect of notifying that the state is in a probable change state is not performed.

  For the small hit, it is determined that the display result of the decorative symbol is any one of a plurality of chance items that are predetermined as the chance item for the small hit display result, for example, “315” or “513”. When a small hit is made, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened twice in the same manner as when the big hit is hit, and after the small hit gaming state is finished, control is performed so that the big hit probability and the base state do not change.

  Moreover, you may make it the combination of the same symbols as the chance eyes when it becomes a big hit the chance chance when it becomes a small hit. The display results of the variable display are similar between the sudden big hit and the small hit, and the number of releases is the same, so it is difficult for the player to recognize which hit the display result of the variable display corresponds to. . In addition, for the big hits and the small hits, if they occur in the low base state, both become the low base state, and no notification is given indicating what gaming state has occurred, so which hit corresponds to This makes it difficult for players to recognize. As described above, when a probable change is made due to a sudden big hit, it is not notified that the probable big hit is made, and it is difficult for the player to check what game state the game operation state is based on. Because there is, it becomes the situation where the probability change state is hidden. Thus, the probability variation state based on the sudden likelihood hit is called a latent probability variation.

  FIG. 10 shows a table selection setting table as a data table in which a rule for selecting a variation pattern type determination table used for determining a variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display is a big hit. It is explanatory drawing.

  In FIG. 10, (A) shows a winning table selection setting table in which a rule for selecting a fluctuation pattern type determination table is set when it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is made as a result of the fluctuation display. Yes. Also, in FIG. 10, (B) shows a loss table selection setting table in which a rule for selecting a fluctuation pattern type determination table is set when it is determined that the result of the fluctuation display is a deviation. .

  In the winning table selection setting table shown in (A), the gaming state when the big hit determination is made (select either normal / short time state or probability variation state) and the type of hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit) The relationship between the sudden hit / small hit) and the variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132F to be selected is shown. Here, the normal / short time state is one of a low accuracy low base, a high accuracy low base, and a low accuracy high base state. Further, the probability variation state is a highly accurate and high-based state. For example, in the winning table selection setting table shown in (A), when the big hit determination is performed in the normal state or the short time state and it is determined that the normal big hit is determined, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected. The data is set so that

  In the loss table selection setting table shown in (B), the gaming state (selecting the normal / short time state or the probability variation state) when the big hit determination is made, and the type of loss (non-reach out, reach) And the relationship between the selected variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C. For example, in the loss table selection setting table shown in (B), when the big hit determination is performed in the normal state or the short-time state (the state that is not the probability variation state), and it is determined that the non-reach is a deviation, the fluctuation for loss is determined. Data is set so that the pattern type determination table 133A is selected.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the winning variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132F. In FIG. 11, (A) shows the variation pattern when the game type is the normal state or the short-time state (when it is not the probability variation state) and the hit type determination result is “normal big hit”. Data for selecting and determining the type as CD1, CD3, or CD4 is set.

  In FIG. 11, (B) shows the variation pattern when the game type is the normal state or the short-time state (not the probability variation state), and the hit type determination result is “probability variation big hit”. Data for selecting and determining the type as CC1, CC3, CC4, or CC5 is set.

  In FIG. 11, (C) shows that when the game state is the normal state or the short time state (when it is not the probability variation state), the determination result of the hit type is “surprise big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, data for selecting and determining the type of the variation pattern as either CE1 or CE2 is set.

  In FIG. 11, (D) shows that the variation pattern type is CD1, CD2, CD3, CD4, or when the determination result of the hit type is “normal big hit” when the gaming state is a probable change state. , Data for selecting and determining one of CD5 is set.

  In FIG. 11, (E) shows the variation pattern types CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5 when the determination result of the hit type is “probable big hit” when the gaming state is the probable change state. Or data for selecting and determining either CC6 or CC6.

  In FIG. 11, (F) shows that when the game state is a probable change state, when the hit type determination result is “surprise big hit” or “small hit”, the variation pattern type is CE1 or Data for selecting and determining one of CE2 is set.

  Hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (selected in the normal state) selected according to the determined hit type when the game state is one of a normal state, a short-time state, and a probability change state; and For each of the winning variation pattern type determination tables 132D to 132F (selected when the probability variation state is selected), the allocation of the random 3 determination value to each variation pattern type differs depending on the hit type. In addition, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the hit type. Therefore, the variation pattern type to be selected can be determined as a different variation pattern type according to the determination result of whether the hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined as the same variation pattern type Can be different.

  Further, in the variation pattern type determination tables 132C and 132F for hits used when the hit type is “surprise big hit” or “small hit”, for example, other than “surprise big hit” and “small hit” such as CE1 and CE2. In this case, a determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, in the case of controlling to a two-round hit gaming state such as a sudden big hit or a small hit depending on whether the hit type is “surprise big hit” or “small hit”, when controlling to the 15 round big hit state It is possible to determine a different variation pattern type.

  When the big hit type is determined to be “normal big hit”, the winning variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11 (A) used when the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 is the normal state or the short time state. In the winning variation pattern type determination table 132D shown in FIG. 11D used when the gaming state is a probable variation state, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of CD1, CD3, and CD4 is different. In the winning variation pattern type determination table 132D, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of CD2 and CD5, and in the winning variation pattern type determination table 132A, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of CD2 and CD5. Absent. Therefore, the variation patterns of the variation pattern types of CD2 and CD5 are executed only when the probability variation state.

  When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, the winning variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 11B used when the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 is the normal state or the short time state. And the winning variation pattern type determination table 132E shown in FIG. 11 (E) used when the gaming state is a probable variation state, the determination value allocation to the variation pattern types of CC1, CC3, CC4, and CC5 is different. Yes. In the winning variation pattern type determination table 132E, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of CC2 and CC6, and in the winning variation pattern type determination table 132B, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of CC2 and CC6. Absent. Therefore, the variation patterns of the respective variation pattern types of CC2 and CC6 are executed only when the probability variation state.

  As described above, when the hit type is determined to be “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, or “surprise big hit / small hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A selected according to the gaming state , 132D (selected when “normal big hit”), big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132B and 132E (selected when “probable big hit”), and big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C and 132F (“surprise big hit” If the game state is a normal state, a short time state, or a probable change state by comparing the normal state or the short time state with the probable state for each Accordingly, the assignment of the judgment value to each variation pattern type is different. Also, a determination value may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probable variation state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. it can.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C. In FIG. 12, (A) shows that when the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state (when it is not the probability variation state) and when it is the probability variation state, the determination result of the loss type is “non-reach loss”. In other words, when it is determined to be “out of” in the jackpot determination, and when it is determined not to be “reach” in the reach determination, data for selecting and determining the type of the variation pattern as CA1 is set. ing.

  In FIG. 12, (B) shows that when the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state (not the probability variation state), the determination result of the loss type is “reach loss”, that is, the big hit determination When it is determined to be “displaced” and “reach” is determined in reach determination, data for selecting and determining the type of the variation pattern as CB1, CB3, or CB4 is set. ing.

  In FIG. 12, (C) shows that when the gaming state is a probabilistic state, when the determination result of the loss type is “reach loss”, that is, it is determined to be “loss” in the jackpot determination, and Data for selecting and determining the type of the variation pattern as CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, or CB5 when it is determined to be “reach” in the reach determination is set.

  When the gaming state is any one of the normal state, the short-time state, and the probability variation state, the variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C for separation selected according to the determined separation type The allocation of random 3 decision values to the variation pattern type is different. In addition, a determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type that differs depending on the loss type. Therefore, the variation pattern type to be selected can be determined as a different variation pattern type according to the determination result of which one of the plurality of types (non-reach deviation, reach deviation) is determined, and the same fluctuation can be determined. The ratio determined for the pattern type can be varied.

  Further, when the loss type is determined to be “reach loss”, the variation pattern type determination table 133B for loss shown in FIG. 12 (B) used when the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 is the normal state or the short time state. In addition, the allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of CB1, CB3, and CB4 is different from that of the variation pattern type determination table 133C for loss shown in FIG. In the deviation variation pattern type determination table 133C, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types CB2 and CB5, and in the variation pattern type determination table 133B for deviation, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types CB2 and CB5. Absent. As described above, when the loss type is determined to be “reach loss”, the fluctuation pattern type determination tables 133B and 133C selected according to the gaming state are in the normal state or the short time state, and the probability change state. When the game state is a normal state, a time-short state, or a probability variation state, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type differently. Also, a determination value may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probable variation state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. it can.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning variation pattern determination table 134A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a hit variation pattern determination table 134B stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning variation pattern determination table 134 </ b> C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 135 </ b> A stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 135B stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG.

  The winning variation pattern determination tables 134A to 134C indicate that when the variation display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation pattern is determined according to the determination result of the hit type and the variation pattern type. This is a table that is selected and used to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for determination (random 4). Each of the winning variation pattern determination tables 134A to 134C is selected as a use table when determining a variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  When it is determined that the fluctuation display result is “out of”, the deviation fluctuation pattern determination tables 135A and 135B are determined according to the determination result of the deviation type (non-reach deviation, reach deviation), the fluctuation pattern type, and the like. It is a table that is selected and used to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for random variation determination (random 4). Each of the deviation variation pattern determination tables 135A and 135B is selected as a use table when determining a variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  As shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 17, the fluctuation pattern is normally a-1, a-2, reach b-1 to b-5, reach c-1 to c-5, based on the fluctuation mode of the fluctuation pattern. Reach d-1 to d-5, Reach e-1 to e-4, Reach f-1 to f-4, Reach g1, Reach h1, Reach i-1 to i-4, Reach j-1 to j-3 , Reach k-1 to k-3, reach n-1 to n-4, reach o-1 to o-3, special l-1, l-2, and special m-1, m-2. Divided into groups. For example, the variation pattern of each group has similar effects such as the progress of basic display, and it is difficult to identify which variation pattern is in the middle between the start and end of the variable display. In this way, the production contents are configured. The variation pattern of each group is set so that it can be selected at the time of probability variation big hit determination, non-probability big hit decision, non-reach deviation decision, and reach deviation decision, respectively. The display result (effect result) is set so as not to be easily recognized from the beginning to the middle of the variable display.

  The group of reach b by the reach b-1 to b-5 includes the variation pattern type CC1 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134A, the variation pattern type CD1 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134B, and the variation pattern determination table 135B for detachment. Are included in each of the fluctuation pattern types CB1. Further, the reach c group of the reach c-1 to c-5 includes the variation pattern type CC1 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134A, the variation pattern type CD1 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134B, and the deviation variation pattern determination. Each variation pattern type CB1 is included in the table 135B. Like the reach b-1 and the reach c-1 in the variation pattern type CC1, the plurality of types of variation patterns included in the same type have the same effect type for a part of the effect contents, and are included in the same type. It is. For example, a plurality of types of variation patterns included in the same type are part of the same type of production content, such as common that a specific character (for example, a character such as a male character or a female character) is displayed in the reach state. Some are included in the same variation pattern type. The plurality of variation patterns corresponding to various types are set such that there are differences such as, for example, different actions of a specific character. This type of setting is the same for the variation pattern types other than the variation pattern type CC1 with respect to the variation pattern types shown in FIGS.

  The groups of reach d by the reach d-1 to d-5 are the variation pattern type CC2 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134A, the variation pattern type CD2 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134B, and the deviation variation pattern determination table 135B. Are included in each of the fluctuation pattern types CB2. Since the variation pattern types CC2, CD2, and CB2 are variation pattern types selected only in the probability variation state as described above, the reach d group is a variation pattern that is executed only in the probability variation state.

  The groups of reach e by reach e-1 to e-4 are the variation pattern type CC3 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134A, the variation pattern type CD3 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134B, and the deviation variation pattern determination table 135B. It is included in each of the variation pattern types CB3. Further, the reach f group by the reach f-1 to f-4 includes the fluctuation pattern type CC3 of the hit fluctuation pattern determination table 134A, the fluctuation pattern type CD3 of the hit fluctuation pattern determination table 134B, and the deviation fluctuation pattern determination. It is included in each of the variation pattern types CB3 of the table 135B.

  The group of reach g by reach g-1 is included only in the variation pattern type CC4 of the winning variation pattern determination table 134A. Further, the reach h group based on the reach h-1 is included only in the variation pattern type CC4 of the winning variation pattern determination table 134A. Accordingly, the group of reach g and the group of reach h are selected only when determining the probability variation jackpot.

  The reach i groups of the reach i-1 to i-4 include the variation pattern type CC5 of the winning variation pattern determination table 134A, the variation pattern type CD4 of the winning variation pattern determination table 134B, and the deviation variation pattern determination table 135B. Are included in each of the fluctuation pattern types CB4. Further, the reach j group of the reach j-1 to j-3 includes the variation pattern type CC5 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134A, the variation pattern type CD4 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134B, and the deviation variation pattern determination. It is included in each of the variation pattern types CB4 of the table 135B. Further, the reach k groups of the reach k-1 to k-3 are included in the variation pattern type CC5 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134A and the variation pattern type CB4 of the variation pattern determination table 135B for loss. Yes. Accordingly, the reach k for the big hit is selected only when the probability variation big hit is determined.

  Further, the reach n group of the reach n-1 to n-4 includes the variation pattern type CC6 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134A, the variation pattern type CD5 of the hit variation pattern determination table 134B, and the deviation variation pattern determination. It is included in each of the variation pattern types CB5 of the table 135B. Further, the reach o group by the reach o-1 to o-3 includes the variation pattern type CC6 of the winning variation pattern determination table 134A, the variation pattern type CD5 of the winning variation pattern determination table 134B, and the variation pattern determination for losing. It is included in each of the variation pattern types CB5 of the table 135B. The variation pattern type CC6, the variation pattern type CD5, and the variation pattern type CB5 are selected only when the probability variation state is set as described above. Therefore, the variation pattern of the reach n group and the variation pattern of the reach o group included in these variation pattern types are variation patterns that are executed only in the probability variation state.

  Further, the groups a-1 and a-2 are normally included in the variation pattern type CA1 of the variation pattern determination table 133A for deviation. The special l-1 and l-2 groups are included in the variation pattern type CE1 of the winning variation pattern determination table 134C. The special m−1 and m−2 groups are included in the variation pattern type CE2 of the winning variation pattern determination table 134C.

  When the reach variation pattern is executed, the design is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) with the non-probable variation jackpot display result, and then the variation is started again to produce and display the non-probable variation jackpot display result or the probability variation jackpot display result. There may be a redraw. In the re-lottery, the effect of changing the display result of the variable display from the non-probable variation jackpot display result to the probability variation jackpot display result is an effect of promoting the display result to the probability variation display result, and is called a probability variation promotion effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the re-lottery is performed, when the probability variation big hit is determined, the probability variation promotion effect is performed, and when the non-probability variation big hit is determined, the probability variation promotion effect is performed. Absent. Probability promotion is performed at the end of the redraw.

  As for the re-drawing, after reaching the reach state, the first re-lottery executed in the first period before the big hit gaming state is started and the predetermined round after the big hit gaming state is started. One of the second re-lotteries executed during the second period is performed. The re-lottery may be performed a plurality of times at a plurality of timings, such as performing both the first re-lottery and the second re-lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, when the fluctuation patterns of reach b-1, c-1, d-1, e-1, f-1, b-3, c-3, d-3 are used, the first A re-lottery is executed. In the case of the fluctuation patterns of reach b-2, c-2, d-2, e-2, f-2, b-4, c-4, d-4, the second re-lottery is executed.

  When the variation pattern of the groups of reach g to k, n, o is executed, when the variation pattern of the special l group is executed, when the variation pattern of the special m group is executed, or when the deviation occurs, The lottery is not executed.

  When special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined musical piece is played (played), and an audio effect is performed based on the output from the speaker 27. The basic music that is played when the variable display is performed is the predetermined music A. Therefore, when the variable display is performed, the music A is basically reproduced from the start of the variable display.

  Usually, the variation pattern of the group a corresponds to the music piece A. Normally, when the variation pattern of the group a is executed, the music piece A is not changed, and is reproduced (played) until the end of the variation display. The variation pattern of the reach b group corresponds to the music B. When the variation pattern of the reach b group is executed, the music B is played (played) after the reach state is reached. The variation pattern of the reach c group corresponds to the music piece C. When the variation pattern of the reach c group is executed, the music piece C is played (played) after the reach state is reached. The variation pattern of the reach d group corresponds to the music piece D. When the variation pattern of the reach d group is executed, the music D is played (played) after the reach state is reached. The variation pattern of the reach e group corresponds to the music E. When the variation pattern of the reach e group is executed, the music E is played (played) after the reach state is reached.

  The variation pattern of the reach f group corresponds to the music F. When the variation pattern of the reach f group is executed, the music piece F is played (played) after the reach state is reached. The variation pattern of the reach g group corresponds to the music G. When the variation pattern of the reach g group is executed, the music G is played (played) after the reach state is reached. The variation pattern of the reach h group corresponds to the music H. When the variation pattern of the reach h group is executed, the music H is played (played). The variation pattern of the reach i group corresponds to the music piece I. When the variation pattern of the reach i group is executed, the music piece I is played (played) after the reach state is reached. Is done. The variation pattern of the reach j group corresponds to the music piece J. When the variation pattern of the reach j group is executed, the music piece J is played (played) after the reach state is reached. The variation pattern of the reach k group corresponds to the music piece K. When the variation pattern of the reach k group is executed, the music piece K is played (played) after the reach state is reached. The variation pattern of the reach n group corresponds to the music N. When the variation pattern of the reach n group is executed, the music N is played (played) after the reach state is reached. The variation pattern of the reach o group corresponds to the music O. When the variation pattern of the reach o group is executed, the music piece O is played (played) after the reach state is reached.

  The variation pattern of the special l group corresponds to the music piece A. When the variation pattern of the special l group is executed, the music piece A is reproduced (played) without being changed until the variation display is completed. The variation pattern of the special m group corresponds to the music piece A. When the variation pattern of the special m group is executed, the music piece A is reproduced (played) without being changed until the variation display is completed.

  Here, the configuration of the music pieces A to O will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the composition of a music piece. In FIG. 18, the composition of the music A to C, I, and J is shown as a representative example of the music A to O. Each of the songs A to O is a song, for example, a song in which a performance of singing the lyrics of the first to third song parts with the accompaniment is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the music data for reproducing the music piece A is the first music data A-1 for reproducing the first performance, and the second data for reproducing the performance of the second music. It includes music data A-2 and third music data A-3 for reproducing the performance of No. 3. Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, the music data for reproducing the music B is the first music data B-1 for reproducing the first performance and the second performance. Second music data B-2. Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, the music data for reproducing the music piece C is the first music data C-1 for reproducing the first performance and the second performance. Second music data C-2.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (d), the song data for playing the song I is the second song for playing the first song data I-1 and No. 2 for playing the No. 1 performance. It includes music data I-2 and third music data I-3 for reproducing the performance of No. 3. As shown in FIG. 18 (e), the song data for playing the song J is for playing the first song data J-1 and No. 2 performance for playing the No. 1 performance. 2nd music data J-2 and 3rd music data J-3 for reproducing | regenerating the 3rd performance are included. Such music data is stored in the audio data ROM 704, read and reproduced by the voice synthesis IC in accordance with an instruction from the effect control microcomputer 100, and output from the speaker 27.

  As described above, the songs A to O are composed of a plurality of song data, and the first performance is reproduced based on the reproduction of the first song data, and the second song data is reproduced. The second performance is reproduced, and the third performance is reproduced based on the reproduction of the third music data.

  As for the songs A to O, it is possible to reproduce only some performances of the music such as reproducing only the first performance by selecting the music data to be reproduced. All performances can be played.

  When it is determined that each of the music pieces B to F is to be a big hit and it is determined to be a probable big hit as shown in the production contents corresponding to the fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern types CC1 to CC3 in FIG. Control is performed to reproduce the music so that the first and second performances are completed. Further, as shown as the production contents corresponding to the variation patterns of the variation pattern types CD1 and CD2 in FIG. 14, it is determined that each of the songs B to D is a big hit, and is usually a big hit. In such a case, control is performed to reproduce the music so that the first performance is completed and the second performance is terminated halfway. That is, for each of the songs B to D, control is performed so that the first performance is completed when it is determined to be a big hit, and the second performance is performed when it is determined that the probability is not a big hit. Reproduction control is performed so as to be incomplete.

  Further, the variation patterns of reach b-1, c-1, d-1, e-1, f-1, and reach b-3, c-3, d-3 of FIG. When the 1 re-lottery is performed, the first re-lottery is executed before the big hit gaming state is started, so that the reproduction of the second performance is performed at the first re-lottery before the start of the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the variation patterns of reach b-2, c-2, d-2, e-2, f-2 in FIG. 14 and reach b-4, c-4, d-4 in FIG. When the second re-lottery is performed, the second re-lottery is executed after the start of the big hit gaming state, so that the reproduction of the second performance is performed at the second re-lottery after the start of the big hit gaming state.

  The reach e group and the reach f group are determined to be big hits and are determined to be probable big hits, as shown in the production contents corresponding to the fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern type CC3 in FIG. The re-lottery by the first re-lottery or the second re-lottery is performed, and as shown in the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation pattern type CD3 in FIG. When it is determined that it is usually a big hit, the re-lottery is not performed. As a result, when the re-lottery is performed in the reach e group and the reach f group, it is determined that a probable big hit will be made.

  Further, when the re-lottery is performed in the reach e group, the performance of the probabilistic promotion is always performed, so that the second performance of the corresponding music E is completed. When a re-lottery is performed in the reach e group, the performance of the probable promotion is always performed, so that the second performance of the corresponding music F is completed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery is not performed in the reach e group like the reach e-3 and e-4, the second performance of the corresponding music E is not performed. Therefore, when the second performance of the music E is reproduced corresponding to the variation pattern of the reach e included in the variation pattern type CC3 in FIG. It can be recognized that it has been confirmed that the performance of the probable promotion will be performed from time to time. Similarly, when the second performance of the music piece F is played back corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the reach f included in the fluctuation pattern type CC3 of FIG. The player can recognize that the production of the probable promotion is confirmed from the start.

  Also, when the fluctuation pattern of reach g-1 and the fluctuation pattern of reach h-1 included in the fluctuation pattern type CC4 in FIG. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is executed without re-lottery. Each of the reach g group and the reach h group is not selected at any time other than the probability variation big hit as shown in FIGS. When the variation pattern is reach g-1, the first performance of the corresponding music G is completed. When the reach h-1 variation pattern, the first performance of the corresponding music H is completed. Accordingly, when the reach state is reached and the performance of the music piece G is reproduced corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the reach g-1, and the performance of the music piece H is reproduced corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the reach h-1. The player can recognize that it is determined that the probable big hit will be made from the time when the reproduction of the music is started.

  As described above, the post-reach music stage control for changing the music reproduction stage is performed in the reach state and in the subsequent re-lottery. In the post-reach music stage control, the music playback stage is controlled by, for example, playing the first performance as the first stage playback stage in the music during the reach and then the second stage at the time of re-drawing. This is to control the reproduction stage of the music like playing the second performance as the reproduction stage.

  Moreover, as shown as the production contents of the variation patterns of the variation pattern types CC5 and CC6 in FIG. 13, the variation pattern types CD4 and CD5 in FIG. 14, and the variation pattern type CB4 in FIG. In the reach state, in-reach music stage control for changing the reproduction stage of music is performed during the reach state. Controlling the reproduction stage of music in this in-reach music stage control means, for example, that during the reach, the first performance as the first stage reproduction stage in the music is reproduced until the first timing, and then the second stage. The second performance as the reproduction stage is reproduced until the second timing after the first timing, and then the third performance is reproduced until the third timing after the second timing as the third reproduction stage. In addition, the music reproduction stage is controlled.

  For each variation pattern of variation pattern types CC5, CC6, CD4, CD5, and CB4, as in the variation pattern in which the re-lottery is performed as described above, the numbers to be reproduced are divided in the reach state and in the re-lottery. Thus, the in-reach music stage control, which is a control for reproducing a plurality of performances in the music, is performed only in the reach state, not in the control for reproducing the music.

  As shown as the contents of the effect corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation pattern type CC5 in FIG. 13, when the music I, J, K is determined to be a big hit, and it is determined to be a probable big hit, the reach is reached. In the case of i-1, j-1, k-1, the case where the control of reproducing the music so as to complete the performance of No. 1 to No. 3 is performed during the reach state, and the reach i-4, k- As shown in FIG. 2, there is a case where control is performed so that the first and second performances are completed and the music is reproduced so that the third performance is not performed. Further, as shown as the effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation pattern type CD4 of FIG. 14, when it is determined that each of the music pieces I and J is a big hit and is usually a big hit. Like reach i-2 and j-2, during the reach state, the first and second performances are completed, and the music is played back so that the third performance is not performed. That is, when it is determined that each of the music pieces I, J, and k is a big hit, the reproduction is performed so that the first and second performances are completed in the reach state. Further, when it is determined that the probability is changed, in the reach state, control is performed so that the performance up to No. 3 is completed in addition to No. 1 and No. 2, and the No. 3 effect is performed. In some cases, reproduction control is performed so that the reproduction is not performed. On the other hand, when it is decided not to change the probability, the first and second performances are completed in the reach state, and playback is controlled so that the third performance is not performed. Thus, in the reach state, the control for executing a plurality of performances in the music, that is, the performance in a plurality of stages, is referred to as a music stage control during reach.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 17, the variation patterns of reach k-1, k-2 included in the variation pattern type CC5 in FIG. Is usually not selected when it is a big hit. Regarding the variation patterns of the reach k-1, k-2, it is common that the first and second performances of the corresponding music piece K are completed. In the reach k-1, the performances up to the third are completed. However, the difference is that the third performance is not performed in reach k-2. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern of reach k-3 at the time of out-of-reach included in the variation pattern CB4 in FIG. 17, the corresponding song K No. 1 is completed, but the No. 2 and No. 3 performances are not performed. . Therefore, when the player reaches the reach state and the first and second performances of the corresponding music piece K are completed, the player can recognize that it is determined that the probable big hit will be achieved.

  As shown as the contents of the effect corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation pattern type CC6 in FIG. 13, when it is determined that the songs N and O are the big hits and the probability variation big hit is determined, the reach n− In the reach state, such as 1 and o-1, when the music is controlled so as to complete the first to third performances, and in the case of reach n-2, the first and second There is a case where control is performed to reproduce the music so that the performance is completed and the third performance is not performed. Further, as shown as the effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation pattern type CD5 in FIG. 14, when it is determined that each of the music pieces N and O is to be a big hit, and is usually decided to be a big hit. As in reach n-3 and o-2, during the reach state, the first and second performances are completed, and the music is played back so that the third performance is not performed. That is, when it is determined that each of the music pieces N and O is a big hit, control is performed so that the first and second performances are completed in the reach state. Further, when it is decided to change the probability, in the reach state, control is performed so that the performance up to the third performance is completed in addition to the first and second performances, and the third performance is performed. In some cases, reproduction control is performed so that the reproduction is not performed. On the other hand, when it is decided not to change the probability, playback is controlled so that the performance up to No. 3 in addition to No. 1 and No. 2 is completed in the reach state.

  Further, regarding the fluctuation patterns of special l-1, l-2 included in the fluctuation pattern type CE1 of FIG. 15 and the special m-1, m-2 fluctuation patterns included in the fluctuation pattern type CE2 of FIG. This is a variation pattern that is executed without a re-lottery when it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit. As for the groups of the variation pattern types CE1 and CE2, the music is not changed as shown in the production contents of the variation patterns of these groups. For example, although the basic music A is reproduced from the start of the fluctuation display, the music is not changed for the fluctuation patterns of the groups of the fluctuation pattern types CE1 and CE2.

  Further, the fluctuation patterns of normal a-1 and a-2 included in the fluctuation pattern type CA1 in FIG. 16 are fluctuation patterns that are executed without re-lottery when it is determined that the non-reach is out of reach. . As for the group of the variation pattern types CE1 and CE2, the music is not changed as shown in the production contents of the variation pattern of this group. For example, the basic music A is reproduced from the start of the variable display, and the music is not changed.

  In FIG. 17, the reach b-5 and c-5 change patterns included in the change pattern type CB1, the reach d-5 included in the change pattern type CB2, and the reach e-4 included in the change pattern type CB3. , F-4 are fluctuation patterns that are executed without re-lottery when it is determined that the reach is out of reach. The fluctuation patterns of these groups are controlled so that the first performance is ended in the middle of the music corresponding to the reach and becomes incomplete. The second performance is not performed.

  In FIG. 17, when it is determined that the reach patterns of reach i-3, j-3, k-3 included in the change pattern type CB4 related to the music stage control during reach are to be out of reach. This is a variation pattern executed without re-lottery. Regarding the variation patterns of these groups, in addition to completing the first performance for the music corresponding to the reach, control is performed to reproduce the music so that the second and third performances are not performed during the reach state. Done. In FIG. 17, when it is determined that the reach n-4 and o-3 change patterns included in the change pattern type CB5 related to the music stage control during reach are determined to be out of reach, there is no re-lottery. Is a variation pattern executed in Regarding the variation patterns of these groups, in addition to completing the first performance for the music corresponding to the reach, control is performed to reproduce the music so that the second and third performances are not performed during the reach state. Done.

  Regarding the variation pattern related to the music stage control during reach, when it is determined to be a probable big hit, as shown in CC5 and CC6 of FIG. 13, the variation pattern that completes Nos. 1 to 3 of the song, An example is shown in which one of the variation patterns in which music Nos. 1 and 2 are completed but No. 3 is not played can be selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that a probable big hit will be made, it may be set so that only a variation pattern that completes Nos. 1 to 3 of the music can be selected.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the variation display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIGS. 13 to 17, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the production control microcomputer 100 controls the variation display device 9 to start the variation display of the decorative symbol, and also synchronizes the controls such as the lamp control and the voice control. Let it begin.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result specifying commands.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the decorative symbol variation display (variation) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the decorative symbol variation display (variation) and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are an effect control command for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game or the start of a small hit game (a big hit start designation command or a small hit start designation command: a fanfare designation command). is there. The big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / rush start designation command corresponding to the type or small hit. The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of the big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game, and also designates an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command: ending) that specifies that the jackpot has been a non-probable variation jackpot (usually a jackpot) 1 designation command). The command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a promising big hit (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / probability end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change game.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 19, the display state of the lamp is changed, or sound number data is output to the sound output board 70 to output sound. Change the state.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 produces a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol and a display result specifying command each time a special winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 8 when a start prize is received. It transmits to the microcomputer 100 for control.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. In FIG. 20, as an example, SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the decorative symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the decorative symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the decorative symbol, when the latent probability changes SR2 for determining reach music continuation and SR3 for selecting the number of times of reach music continuation at the time of latent probability change are shown.

  Such random numbers SR1-1 to SR3 are each cyclically updated within the range associated in FIG. 20, and extracted at a timing determined for each.

  Next, an effect performed in the latent probability changing state will be described. When in the latent probability variation state, the specific music that is reproduced and output when reaching the reach state in the decorative symbol variation display is continuously reproduced in the variation display for a predetermined number of times after the variation display. The output suggests that the latent probability variation state. Such an effect is called a reach music continuation effect.

  When the reach music continuation effect is performed, the music played back and output when the reach state is reached, even if the game is not controlled to the big hit game state in the variable display that has reached the reach state, If it is reproduced and output as a musical piece after displaying the fluctuation of the number of times, it is suggested that the latent probability variation state. Thereby, even when the player is not controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variation display in the reach state, the player plays the game with a sense of expectation that the latent variation state is in the subsequent variation display. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the production using the music. Furthermore, since the specific music is played and outputted at a higher rate when the latent probability changing state is compared with the non-latent probability changing state, the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the production using the music. . Further, when such specific music is reproduced and output continuously, the reliability of the latent probability changing state is high.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a table used for executing the reach music continuation effect. FIG. 21 (a) shows a reach probability continuation reach music continuation determination table used to determine whether or not to execute a reach music continuation effect. FIG. 21 (b) shows a latent music variation time reach music continuation number selection table used for selecting and determining the number of times of variable display for executing the reach music continuation effect. These tables are stored in the ROM 82 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the latent music change determination reach continuation determination table of FIG. 21A, the reach music continuation determination target variation pattern and the reach music continuation effect are executed separately for the latent probability change state and the non-latency probability change state. The relationship with the determination value of SR2 used to determine whether or not is shown.

  The variation pattern (reach song continuation determination target variation pattern) to be determined for determining whether or not to execute the reach continuation effect is not all the variation patterns among the various variation patterns as described above. Limited to certain specific variation patterns, such as reach b-5 and reach c-5. It should be noted that the reach music continuation determination target variation pattern may be set not for all variation patterns but for all variation patterns.

  In the latent probability change reach music continuation determination table, data is set such that the ratio determined when the music continuation effect is executed is higher in the latent probability changing state than in the latent probability changing state. Regarding the reach music continuation determination target variation pattern, the reach c-5 performs the music continuation effect more than the reach b-5 in each of the latent probability variation state and the non-latency probability variation state. The data is set so that the determined ratio is high. Thereby, when the reach c-5 is the target of the reach music continuation effect, the player is more likely to be in the latent probability variation state than when the reach b-5 is the target of the reach music continuation effect. Can improve expectations.

  In the latent music change time reach music continuation number selection table of FIG. 21B, the number of times of change display (reach music continuation) for executing the reach music continuation effect is divided into the latent probability change state and the non-latency probability change state. Number) and the determination value of SR3 used for selecting the number of reach music continuations.

  In the latent probability change reach music continuation count selection table, the reach music continuation count is selected from 2, 3, and 5 regardless of whether or not the latent probability change state. Further, in the latency probability change reach music continuation frequency selection table, the ratio of the 3rd and 5th reach music continuation times is higher in the latent probability change state than in the latent probability change state. The data is set so that That is, when the latent probability changing state is set, a larger number of reachable music continuations is more easily selected than when the latent probability changing state is not set. Thereby, for example, when the reach music continuation effect is executed over a relatively large number of times, such as three times or five times, the ratio of the latent probability changing state is high, so that the player's expectation can be improved.

  Next, a representative example will be described with respect to the control of the music during the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol.

  FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the music output in the post-reach music stage control and the game state determination status. In FIG. 22, the relationship between the music B reproduced | regenerated in the variation pattern of the group of reach b, and the decision state of a game state is shown.

  When the change display is executed with the change pattern of reach b, the music piece A is the first music data A-1, the second music data A-2, and the third music data A- until the reach state is reached. 3 is played back in sequence, so that the third performance is played back and output. When the reach state is reached, the music B is played instead of the music A. The music B is first reproduced based on the first music data B-1 to be reproduced and output from the first performance. When the display result is the reach after reaching the reach state, the reach display result is the final display result when the first performance based on the first music data B-1 of the music B is not completed to the end. Derived and displayed, and it is determined that the reach will be out of reach.

  When the jackpot display result is obtained after reaching the reach state, the jackpot display result is derived and displayed at the stage where the first performance based on the first song data B-1 of the song B is completed. It will be a big hit. Then, when it becomes the big hit display result with the probability variation big hit after the normal big hit display result, the first re-lottery or the second re-lottery is performed. When such a re-lottery is performed, the second performance is reproduced and output based on the second music data B-2 of the music B.

  When the promotion effect is not performed in the re-lottery (when it is not promoted to a probable big hit), the normal performance is displayed at the stage where the second performance based on the second song data B-2 of the song B is not completed to the end. The result is derived and displayed as the final display result, and it is determined that it is a normal jackpot that does not result in a probability variation state. On the other hand, when the promotion effect is performed in the re-lottery (when promoted to the probable big hit), the probable big hit is in the stage where the second performance based on the second music data B-2 of the music B is completed to the end. The display result of is derived and displayed, and it is determined that it will be a probable big hit.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the music output in the post-reach music stage control and the effect of the variable display on the variable display device 9. In FIG. 23, the relationship between the music B reproduced | regenerated at the variation pattern of the group of reach b shown in FIG. 22 and the production | presentation of the variation display in the variation display apparatus 9 is shown.

  As shown in (a), after the decorative symbol left symbol 91, middle symbol 92, and right symbol 93 start variably displaying, when the reach state as shown in (b) is reached, the first song data B- The first performance based on 1 is started. When the reach result is displayed after reaching the reach state, as shown in (c), the first performance based on the first song data B-1 of the song B is not completed until the end. The display result of out of reach is derived and displayed as the final display result, and it is determined that the reach is out.

  When the jackpot display result is obtained after reaching the reach state, as described above, the first re-lottery at the timing before the start of the jackpot gaming state, the second re-lottery at the timing after the start of the jackpot gaming state, Either one is executed.

  When the first re-lottery is performed, after the reach effect is performed as shown in (d), the first performance based on the first song data B-1 of the song B is completed to the end ( As shown in e), the normal big hit display result is derived and displayed, and it is determined that the big hit will be made. Then, after the big hit display result is displayed, before the big hit gaming state is started, the first re-lottery is executed before the start of the big hit gaming state as shown in (f) and (g). When such a first re-lottery is performed, the second performance is reproduced and output based on the second music data B-2 of the music B. When a promotion effect is performed in the first re-lottery (when promoted to a probable big hit), when the second performance based on the second song data B-2 of the song B is completed to the end (g The display result of probability variation jackpot as shown in) is derived and displayed, and it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is achieved.

  When the second re-lottery is performed, after the reach effect is performed as shown in (d), the first performance based on the first song data B-1 of the song B is completed to the end ( As shown in h), the normal big hit display result is derived and displayed, and it is determined that the big hit is achieved. Then, after the big hit display result is displayed, the first re-lottery as described above is not performed, and the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the second re-lottery is executed in a predetermined round (for example, the tenth round) after the start of the big hit gaming state as shown in (i) and (j). When the second re-lottery is performed, the second performance is reproduced and output based on the second music data B-2 of the music B. When a promotion effect is performed in the second re-lottery (when promoted to a probable big hit), when the second performance based on the second song data B-2 of the song B is completed to the end (j The display result of probability variation jackpot as shown in) is derived and displayed, and it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is achieved.

  FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the output of music in the reach music continuation effect and the possibility of latent probability change. In FIG. 24, the relationship between the music B reproduced | regenerated in the variation pattern of the group of reach b, and the possibility of a latent probability change is shown.

  When the change display is executed with the change pattern of reach b-5, the music A is the first music data A-1, the second music data A-2, and the third music data until reaching the reach state. By sequentially reproducing based on A-3, the third performance is reproduced and output. When the reach state is reached, the music B is played instead of the music A. The music B is first reproduced based on the first music data B-1 to be reproduced and output from the first performance. When the display result is the reach after reaching the reach state, the reach display result is the final display result when the first performance based on the first music data B-1 of the music B is not completed to the end. Derived and displayed, and it is determined that the reach will be out of reach.

  As described above, the reach music continuation effect is executed more frequently in the latent probability changing state than in the latent probability changing state. Accordingly, when the basic music A is reproduced and output again when the variable display is performed after the reach has been lost, the reach music continuation effect is not executed, and therefore the latent probability changing state is entered. Less likely. On the other hand, when the variation display is performed after the reach is lost, the music B that has been played when the reach is lost is continuously reproduced and output, and the reach music continuation effect is executed. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the latent probability change state.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the output of music in the reach music continuous effect and the effect of variable display in the variable display device 9. In FIG. 25, the relationship between the music B reproduced | regenerated at the variation pattern of the group of reach b shown in FIG. 24 and the production | presentation of the variation display in the variation display apparatus 9 is shown.

  As shown in (a), after the decorative symbol left symbol 91, middle symbol 92, and right symbol 93 start to change, the reach state as shown in (b) is reached based on the change pattern of reach b-5. Then, the first performance based on the first music data B-1 of the music B is started. Then, after the reach state effect as shown in (c) is performed, if the reach result is displayed as shown in (d), No. 1 based on the first song data B-1 of the song B is obtained. At the stage where the performance of is not completed to the end, the display result of the reach disagreement is derived and displayed as the final display result, and it is determined that the reach disagrees.

  After such reach has been lost, when the variable music is displayed as shown in (e), when the basic music A is reproduced and output again, the reach music continuation effect is not executed. It is unlikely that the latent probability change state has occurred. On the other hand, when the variation display is performed after the reach is lost, the music B that has been played when the reach is lost is continuously reproduced and output, and the reach music continuation effect is executed. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the latent probability change state.

  FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the music output and the game state determination status in the music stage control during reach. In FIG. 26, the relationship between the music I played when the reach pattern of the reach i group and the game state determination status, and the music J and the game state played when the reach pattern of the reach j group are changed. The relationship with the final status is shown.

  When variation display is executed with the variation pattern of reach i, when the reach state is reached, the song I becomes the first song data I-1, the second song data I-2, and the third song data I. By sequentially reproducing based on -3, the first performance to the third performance are reproduced and output. Then, when the result of the display after the reach state is reached, when the first performance based on the first song data I-1 of the music piece I is completed to the end, the display result of the reach loss is the final result. It is derived and displayed as a display result, and it is determined that the reach will be lost.

  When the jackpot display result is obtained after reaching the reach state, the jackpot display result of the normal jackpot is derived at the stage where the second performance based on the second song data I-2 of the song I is completed to the end. Displayed and confirmed to be a big hit. Then, when the jackpot display result is a promising jackpot display result after the normal jackpot display result, when the third performance based on the third song data I-3 of the song I is completed to the end, The jackpot display result of the jackpot is derived and displayed, and it is confirmed that the probability variation jackpot will be obtained.

  When the variation display is executed with the reach j variation pattern, the relationship between the music output state and the game state determination status is the same as when the variation display is performed with the reach i variation pattern. Is set.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the output of music in the music stage control during reach and the effect of variable display on the variable display device 9. In FIG. 27, the relationship between the music I reproduced | regenerated in the variation pattern of the reach i group shown in FIG. 26 and the production | presentation of the variation display in the variation display apparatus 9 is shown.

  When the left symbol 91, the middle symbol 92, and the right symbol 93 of the decorative symbols start to change and then reach a state as shown in (a) and (b), it is based on the first song data I-1 of the song I. The first performance starts. Then, after the reach state effect as shown in (c) is performed, when the reach result is displayed as shown in (d) and (e), the first song data I-1 of the song I is obtained. When the first performance based on the above is completed to the end, the display result of out-of-reach is derived and displayed as the final display result, and it is determined that the out-of-reach is out.

  When the jackpot display result is obtained after reaching the reach state, the reach state effect as shown in (f) is performed and the second performance based on the second song data I-2 of the song I is started. Is done. After that, when the second performance based on the second song data I-2 of the song I is completed to the end, as shown in (g) and (h), the jackpot display result of the normal jackpot is derived and displayed. It will be decided that it will be a big hit. Then, when the jackpot display result is a promising jackpot display result after the normal jackpot display result, the reach state effect as shown in (i) is performed and the third song data I-3 of the song I is displayed. The third performance based is started. After that, as shown in (j) and (k), when the third performance based on the third song data I-3 of the song I is completed to the end, the jackpot display result of the probable big hit is derived and displayed. It will be confirmed that it will be a promising big hit.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display and the special prize opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 performs start port switch passing processing if the start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, if a start winning has occurred. Execute (S311 and S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed. If the start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer. The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the hold storage number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display is a big hit or a small hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. In the case of a small hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The big hit flag and the small hit flag are reset when the big hit game or the small hit game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variation display time: the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the special symbol variation display. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result specifying command transmission process (S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result specifying command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 or 8 in this example) corresponding to S305 or S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the variable display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for opening the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit gaming state is the probability variation state, and the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (regardless of whether or not the big hit is a probability variation that is a probability variation. )

  Large winning opening open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting a round display effect control command during the big hit game state or the small hit game to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). Note that the pre-hit release pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-hit release pre-processing is also a process for starting a small hit game.

  Small hit release processing (S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the small hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special drawing process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (S310): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the start port switch 14a is turned on (S211). If the start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved memory number counter for counting the reserved memory number is 4 (upper limit value) (S212). If the value of the reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  In the start-port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and those values are formed in the RAM 55 and provided with a storage area for random numbers and the like corresponding to reserved storage. The process of storing in the hold storage buffer is executed (S214). The number of storage areas in the reserved storage buffer is provided corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the reserved storage number. In the process of S214, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2-1, which is a software random number (see FIG. 7), are stored in the pending storage buffer. Then, the process ends.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S28).

  30 and 31 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the number of reserved memories (S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the reserved storage buffer and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter by 1, and shifts the contents of each storage area in the reserved storage buffer.

  That is, the CPU 56 corresponds to each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 to the reserved storage number = n−1. Store in the save area.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area (S61), and executes a jackpot determination module (S62). The big hit determination module is a program that compares a predetermined big hit determination value (see FIG. 8) with a big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). . When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big win gaming state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display 8 a big hit symbol. It is also a thing.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the confirmation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game when it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is reset at the start of the big hit game when the next big hit occurs. (Even if the next big hit is a promising big hit, it is reset once at the start of the big hit game).

  If the random R value does not match any of the big hit determination values, it is checked whether the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values (S62). If they match, a small hit flag is set (S63). Then, the process proceeds to S75. If it does not coincide with the small hit determination value, the process proceeds to S75 as it is.

  In S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8C is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S72). The type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2-1) stored in the random number buffer area (“normal”, “probability” or “surprise”) is determined as the jackpot type ( S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. Is “03”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, “1” which is the two round big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal” or “probability change”, “3” or “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91).

  When the big hit flag is set, the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types is based on the gaming state according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132F is selected (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S101. The CPU 56 can determine the gaming state based on the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag. In other words, as described above, the table for the normal / short-time state is in one of the low accuracy low base, high accuracy low base, and low accuracy base states, that is, the probability change flag is in the reset state and the time reduction. This is selected when the flag is in the reset state, the probability variation flag is in the set state and the time reduction flag is in the reset state, or the probability variation flag is in the reset state and the time reduction flag is in the set state. Further, the table for the probability variation state is selected when the state is a highly accurate base state, that is, when the probability variation flag is set and the time reduction flag is set. Therefore, the table for the normal / short-time state is used for the big hit.

  If the big hit flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the table used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types is used as a table for the small hit according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the variation pattern type determination tables 132C and 132F is selected (S94). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  When the small hit flag is not set in S93, that is, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, whether the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 is the normal state, the probability changing state, or the short time state. Based on the predetermined reach determination table selection rule, one of a plurality of reach determination tables provided for each gaming state is selected (S95). The CPU 56 can determine the gaming state based on the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag. For example, when a normal / short-time state table and a probability variation state table are provided, the normal / short-time state table is one of a low accuracy low base, a high accuracy low base, and a low accuracy high base. In other words, the probability variation flag is in the reset state and the hourly flag is in the reset state, the probability variation flag is in the set state and the hourly flag is in the reset state, and the probability variation flag is in the reset state and the hourly flag is in the set state. Selected when. Further, the table for the probability variation state is selected when the state is a highly accurate base state, that is, when the probability variation flag is set and the time reduction flag is set. Therefore, the table for the normal / short-time state is used for the big hit. Note that the reach determination table may be provided for each of three states: a normal state, a probability variation state, and a time-short state (including a highly accurate low base state).

  Here, the reach determination table is a table used to determine whether or not the decorative symbol variation display state is set to the reach state based on the random 2-2 value, and the random 2-2 value is determined. It is a table in which whether or not to reach each is determined in advance. In such a reach determination table, the ratio of determining to reach the reach state differs among the tables provided for each gaming state, and the ratio of determining to reach the reach state also depends on the number of reserved storage when the reach determination is performed. Different.

  Next, random 2-2 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 2-2 (S96). Then, the CPU 56 uses the data indicating the presence or absence of the reach state corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random 2-2 in the area corresponding to the reserved storage number (the value of the reserved storage number counter) in the selected reach determination table. It is determined whether or not to reach the reach state (S97). Note that the value before -1 in the process of S56 may be used as the number of reserved storage used in the process of S97.

  Then, in the determination at S97, it is determined whether or not it has been determined to reach the reach state (S98). When it is determined to reach the reach state, the table for use in determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types is used for the deviation of the reach according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the variation pattern type determination tables 133B and 133C is selected (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S101. On the other hand, if it is decided not to reach the reach state, the change pattern type determination table for non-reach deviation is used as a table used for determining the change pattern type according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. 133A is selected (S100). Then, the process proceeds to S101.

  In S101, the CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 3. Based on the extracted random 3 value, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the table selected in the processing of S92, S94, S99, or S100 (S102).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in S102, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination tables 134A to 134C for hitting as variation tables to be used for determining any one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of the pattern determination tables 135A and 135B is selected (S103). Further, the value of random 4 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 4 (S104). Based on the extracted random value 4, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of S103 (S105).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the variation pattern determined in S105 is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S107). For example, the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (S302) (S109).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 19) of one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation in accordance with the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control to do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S110). If not set, the process proceeds to S116. When the big hit flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit (S111). When the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (S112). On the other hand, when the big hit type is not a probable big hit, it is checked whether or not the big hit type is a sudden probable big hit (S113). When the big hit type is a sudden probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command. (S114). On the other hand, when the big hit type is not suddenly probable big hit, that is, when the big hit type is neither probable big hit nor sudden probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (S115).

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the small hit flag is set in the process of S116, the CPU 56 performs a control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (S117). When the small hit flag is not set, control is performed to transmit a display result 1 designation command (S118). Further, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the decorative symbol type storage area in the RAM 55.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (S303) (S120).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S125). When the variable time timer times out (S126), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display 8 ( S131). Next, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (S134), and performs control to send a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a sudden big hit, a small hit / rush start designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit in the variable display device 9, for example) is set in the big hit display time timer (S136). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times for a normal big hit and a probable big hit (15 round big hit) and 2 times for a big hit big hit (2 round big hit)) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter ( S137). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S138).

  In S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S140). Then, it is checked whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (S141). If the value of the time reduction counter is 0, the time reduction flag is reset (S142). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (S143). When the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit / probability start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S144). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit, for example, in the variable display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (S145). Further, the number of times of opening (2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (S146). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S308) (S147). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S148).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (S305). In the big winning opening opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by -1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S403). Note that the CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 21 to open to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) (S404), and decrements the value of the opening number counter by -1 (S405).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (S406). For example, in the case of 15 round big hits, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, the maximum time is 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (S306) (S415).

  FIGS. 37 and 38 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by one (S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs a control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (S435). ). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed) ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S439). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (S440), and the value of the special symbol process flag is opened. The value is updated according to the preprocessing (S305) (S441). The interval period is, for example, 5 seconds. In the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, the interval period may be shorter than the 15 round big hit.

  When the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit end 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the data showing the big hit type is data showing the probability variation big hit. (S442, S447). Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time when the variable display device 9 notifies that the jackpot game has ended) to the jackpot control timer (S449), and the value of the special symbol process flag Is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S307) (S450).

  When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the probability variation big hit but the data indicating the sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hit / surprise end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 ( S443, S444). When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the probable big hit, control is performed to transmit the big hit end 1 designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S445). Then, the process proceeds to S449.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S154. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (S151), and the control for transmitting the big hit end designation command is performed (S152). Here, if it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. Also, if suddenly a big odd hit, a small hit / surprise end designation command is transmitted. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is found, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S153), and the processing is ended.

  In S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot (S158).

  In the confirmation in S158, if the type of big hit is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state (S160). Then, after S160, it is determined whether or not the type of big hit is suddenly probable big hit, and if it is not suddenly probable big hit, the process proceeds to S162. On the other hand, if it is a sudden probability big hit, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S164). Further, in the confirmation in S158, if the type of big hit is not a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit (if it is a normal big hit), the process proceeds to S162 as it is.

  In S162, a time reduction flag is set (S162), and for example, 100 is set in the time reduction counter (S163). As a result, after the big hit gaming state of 15 round big hits such as the probability big hit and the normal big hit, the time is always controlled to the short time state. On the other hand, as described above, when suddenly a probable big hit, the process proceeds to S164 without executing S162 and S163 as described above, so that the time-saving state is not controlled. After S163, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S164).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the effect control process of S704 to S706.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a command analysis process for setting a flag according to the received effect control command (S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the variable display device 9 is executed. In addition, control of various effect devices is performed in accordance with display control such as sound control for outputting various sounds such as sound effects and light emission control for driving various lamps. As the effect device, the first effect device composed of the variable display device 9 and the second effect device composed of various lamps such as the speaker 27 and the decorative lamp 25 may be controlled separately.

  Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of a counter (random counter) for generating a random number used for determining the aspect of production as shown in FIG. 20 is executed (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  41 and 42 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in a command reception buffer formed in the RAM (S611). Whether it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (S612). When reading is performed, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  As the command receiving buffer, for example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 19) is a predetermined command among the presentation control commands stored in the buffer area.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (one of display result 1 specifying command to display result 5 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result specifying command storage area is stored (S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (S622).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag (S624). ). If the received effect control command is a small hit / accuracy start designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / accuracy start designation command reception flag (S626).

  If the received presentation control command is a power-on designation command (initialization designation command) (S631), the presentation control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the variable display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. (S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of a predetermined decorative pattern.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Control is performed (S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (S642). ). If the received effect control command is a small hit / abrupt end specification command (S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / abrupt end specification command reception flag (S644).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (S646). If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (S647), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (S648).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S649). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (S801).

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the decoration symbol and the variation of the ornament symbol are started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (S802).

  Decoration symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the decoration symbol (and the decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display processing (S804): After the fluctuation time is over, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the fluctuation display device 9 of occurrence of big hit or small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. In addition, in a gaming machine that executes a so-called probability change promotion effect, a probability change promotion effect is executed when the probability change promotion effect executing flag indicating execution of the probability change promotion effect is set. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the variable display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG.

  In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the probability variation state flag is set (S810A). As will be described later, the probability variation state flag is a flag that is set when the gaming state becomes a probability variation state due to the probability variation big hit (excluding the sudden probability big hit). When the probability variation state flag is set, that is, when the probability variation state is due to the probability variation big hit, the background color of the background image displayed as the background of the decorative pattern in the variation display device 9 is determined in advance. The color is changed (S810C), and the process proceeds to S811. On the other hand, when it is not in the probability variation state, the background color of such a background image is set to a predetermined normal state (non-probability variation state) background color (S810B), and the process proceeds to S811. In this way, after the 15-round probability change big hit, since the background image color notifies that the probability change state has been reached, the player can easily recognize whether or not the probability change state has been reached. it can. On the other hand, since the notification is not performed in the latent probability changing state that is in the probability changing state due to the sudden hit, the player cannot easily recognize whether or not it is in the probability changing state.

  Next, in S811, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (S801) (S813).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG.

  In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be off (S501). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. Note that whether or not it is determined to be out of play may be confirmed based on a change pattern command that can specify whether or not to make a big hit. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is received as the variation pattern command (S502). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that does not become reach by using the predetermined symbol determination data table (S503). The process proceeds to S514. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of decorative symbols. In the process of S504, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are left, middle, It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that will result in a variation display result of the right decorative symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is a chance big hit symbol combination (probability big hit symbol combination, normal big hit symbol combination, random big hit symbol combination) Alternatively, when the combination of the small hit symbols is matched, each stop symbol is determined by correcting (for example, correcting by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) so as to be a combination of missing symbols. In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  When it is determined in the process of S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination (S504). The process proceeds to S514. In the process of S504, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol for the middle symbol, and is determined as a stop symbol for each of the left and right decorative symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  If it is not determined to be out of place (S501), the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (S505). Whether or not the big hit or the small hit is determined is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command (see FIG. 19) is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. . Whether or not the big hit or the small hit is determined may be determined based on a variation pattern command that can specify whether or not the big hit or the small hit.

  When it is not determined to be a big hit or a small hit, that is, when it is determined to be a probable big hit or a normal big hit (S505), a final stop symbol of a combination of big hits is determined (S506). In the processing of S506, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is made, the effect control CPU 101 uses the probability variation big hit symbol determination table to select and determine the combination of the probability variation big hit symbol. In the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table, each of the plural types of probability variation jackpot symbols is associated with each numerical data of SR1-1. In the process of S506, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is used as the combination of the probability variable big hit symbol by using the data table for probability big hit symbol determination. , Determined as a combination of stop symbols of the middle and right decorative symbols. When determining the probability variation jackpot symbol combination as the final stop symbol in the process of S506, the determined probability variation jackpot symbol combination is used as follows. When the re-lottery is not performed, the symbol determined in S506 is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state. Further, when the first re-lottery is performed, the symbol determined in S506 is used as a stop symbol as a lottery result of the first re-lottery, that is, a final stop symbol before being controlled to the big hit gaming state. In addition, when the second re-lottery is performed, the symbol determined in S506 is used as a stop symbol as a lottery result of the second re-lottery, that is, a final stop symbol indicating the probability variation promotion. In this case, the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display before the big hit gaming state are determined in S510 described later. In addition, when it is determined to make a normal big hit, the effect control CPU 101 selects and determines the combination of the normal big hit symbol using the normal big hit symbol determination table. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, the numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of normal jackpot symbols. In the process of S506, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is used to configure the combination of the normal jackpot symbol using the normal jackpot symbol determination data table. , Determined as a combination of stop symbols of the middle and right decorative symbols.

  Next, based on determining whether or not the received variation pattern is a command designating the first re-lottery, it is confirmed whether or not the first re-lottery is performed in the variation display (S507). When the first re-lottery is performed, a stop symbol before the first re-lottery, that is, a combination of non-probable variation big hit symbols is determined (S508), and the process proceeds to S509. On the other hand, when the first re-lottery is not performed, the process proceeds to S509 without determining the stop symbol before the first re-lottery. Specifically, in S508, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a normal jackpot symbol determination data table is used to convert the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number into a combination of normal jackpot symbols (non- The combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols that make up the probable big hit symbol combination) is determined. When the first re-lottery is performed, the stop symbol combination determined in S508 is stopped and displayed as a non-probable big hit symbol combination before the first re-lottery, and the stop symbol combination determined in S506 is the first re-lottery. Stopped and displayed as a combination of non-probable big hit symbols after winning or a combination of probable big hit symbols.

  Next, based on determining whether the received variation pattern is a command designating the second re-lottery, it is confirmed whether or not the second re-lottery is performed in the variation display (S509). When the second re-lottery is performed, a stop symbol before the second re-lottery, that is, a combination of non-probable variation big hit symbols is determined (S510), and the process proceeds to S514. On the other hand, when the second re-lottery is not performed, the process proceeds to S514 without determining the stop symbol before the second re-lottery. Specifically, in S510, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a normal jackpot symbol determination data table is used to convert a symbol corresponding to the extracted random number into a combination of normal jackpot symbols (non- The combination of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols that make up the probable big hit symbol combination) is determined. When the second re-lottery is performed, the combination of the stop symbols determined in S510 is a non-probable big hit symbol indicating that the combination of stop symbols before the second re-lottery, that is, before starting the big hit gaming state, is a big hit as a result of the variable display. The stop symbol combination is displayed as a combination, and the combination of the stop symbols determined in S506 is stopped and displayed in a predetermined round of the big hit gaming state as the combination of the non-probability variable big hit symbol or the probability variable big hit symbol after the second re-lottery.

  If it is determined that the hit is a big hit or small hit (S505), it is further determined whether or not the big hit is determined (S511).

  If it is determined in S511 that the winning jackpot has been determined, the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol combination of the winning jackpot is determined (S512), and the process proceeds to S514. In the processing of S512, the CPU 101 for effect control selects and determines a combination of the winning big hit symbols using the winning big hit symbol determining table. In the accuracy big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each combination of a plurality of types of accuracy big hit symbols. In the process of S512, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers constitutes a combination of random hit symbols using a data table for determining the random hit symbol. It is determined as a combination of left, middle and right decorative symbols.

  If it is not determined in S511 that the winning big hit is determined, that is, if the small hit is determined, the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol of the combination of small hits is determined (S513), and the process proceeds to S514. In the process of S513, the CPU 101 for effect control selects and determines a combination of small hit symbols using the small hit symbol determination table. In the small hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of small hit symbol combinations. In the processing of S513, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers constitutes a combination of small hit symbols using the small hit symbol determination data table. It is determined as a combination of left, middle and right decorative symbols.

  In S514, a specific effect setting process is executed. Here, the specific effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the specific effect setting process. In the specific effect setting process, settings related to a specific effect such as reach music continuation control are performed.

  In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the reach music continuation flag is set (S1551). The reach music continuation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the above-described reach music continuation effect is performed, and is set in S1556 described later when the reach music continuation effect is performed.

  When the reach music continuation flag is set, the process proceeds to S1561 described later. On the other hand, when the reach music continuation flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern designated by the reception command is any reach music continuation determination target fluctuation pattern (reach b-5, reach c-5). (S1552). If it is not the reach music continuation determination target variation pattern in S1552, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is the reach music continuation determination target variation pattern in S1552, the latent music variation time reach music continuation determination table shown in FIG. 21A is selected as the use table (S1553). Then, based on whether or not a latent probability changing state flag (set or reset in the big hit end effect process in FIG. 54), which will be described later, is set, it is confirmed whether or not it is a latent probability changing state and at a predetermined timing. A random number (numerical data) is extracted from SR2, and based on the extracted random number, it is determined whether or not the reach continuation effect is executed using the latent probability variation reach tune continuation determination table (S1554). Then, in S1554, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the reach music continuation effect is to be executed (music continuation effect is present) (S1555).

  When it is determined that the reach music continuation effect is not executed, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the reach music continuation effect, the reach music continuation flag is set (S1556). Thereby, the reach music continuation effect is executed.

  Next, the reach probability variation time reach music continuation number selection table shown in FIG. 21B is selected as a use table (S1557). Then, based on whether or not the latent probability changing state flag (set or reset in the big hit end effect process of FIG. 54) is set, whether or not the latent probability changing state is confirmed, and from SR3 at a predetermined timing Random numbers (numerical data) are extracted, and based on the extracted random numbers, the number of times of variation display (reach music continuation number) for executing the reach music continuation effect is determined using the latent music variation time reach music continuation number selection table ( S1558). Then, the reach music continuation count determined in S1558 is set in a reach music continuation count counter provided in the RAM 83 as a counting means for counting the reach music continuation count determined in S1558. As will be described later, the reach music continuation number counter is down-counted each time a variable display is performed. Then, the data for specifying the music to be reproduced in accordance with the fluctuation pattern command in the current fluctuation display is stored as the reach music specifying storage data in the reach music specifying storage area for reaching the RAM 83 (S1560). Thereafter, the process ends.

  If it is determined in S1551 that the reach music continuation flag is set and the process proceeds to S1561, the counter value of the reach music continuation count counter to which count data is set in S1559 is decremented by 1 (S1561). Then, the reach music specific storage data stored in the reach music specific storage area is read (S1562). Next, the reach music specified by the reach music specific storage data read in S1562 is designated as the music to be reproduced with the current fluctuation display fluctuation pattern (S1563). Thus, in the variation pattern of the present variation display, the reach song specified by the reach song specifying storage data is reproduced instead of the song specified by the change pattern command, and the reach song continuation effect is performed.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the reach music continuation counter is “0” (S1564). When the counter value of the reach music continuation counter is “0”, the reach music continuation flag is reset (S1565), and the process ends. Thus, the reach music continuation effect ends when the variable display for the number of continuations determined in S1558 is performed. On the other hand, if the counter value of the reach music continuation counter is not “0”, the process ends without resetting the reach music continuation flag. Accordingly, the reach music continuation effect is continuously performed.

  Referring to FIG. 45, after executing the specific effect setting process of S514, effect control CPU 101 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of types (S515). The CPU 101 for effect control changes in the ROM 82 in accordance with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the specific effect pattern determined in the process of S514, and various specified effect control (effect operation) patterns. Among the effect control patterns including a plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored corresponding to the patterns, any one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the determined and designated various effect control patterns is used for the effect control of the variable display. The production control pattern is selected and determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S515 (S516). Then, a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started. (S517).

  Here, the process table will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the variable display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table.

  The process table includes process data as data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the decorative symbol variation display (display of the variation display device 9 in addition to the decorative symbol display mode) Including effects other than decorative designs on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the variable display device 9 is described.

  Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the decorative pattern in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 controls the flashing of the light emitter in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and controls the sound output from the speaker 27.

  The process table shown in FIG. 47 is stored in the ROM 82 of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each production control pattern.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed according to the contents of the process table. In FIG. 48, (a) shows an effect executed according to the contents of the process table at the time of determination of the loss, and (b) shows an effect executed according to the contents of the process table at the time of the jackpot determination. Yes.

  The production control CPU 101, for example, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 27, according to the production control execution data in the process table, as shown in the production between the start of change and the stop of change in (a) and (b). The effect control related to the change display of a simple symbol is executed. That is, when the time according to the timer value set as the process timer set value elapses, the variable display device 9, the light emitter such as LED, and the speaker 27 are controlled according to the next effect control execution data in the process table. By repeating the process, an effect in the variation display of the decorative pattern is realized once. Note that dummy data (data not designating control) is set as data corresponding to a production component that is not controlled during the fluctuation period.

  Also, the effect control CPU 101 similarly applies to the effect control execution data in the process table in the effect between the start of the jackpot gaming state and the end of the jackpot gaming state in FIG. 22 and FIG. Various effects control in the big hit gaming state such as the second re-lottery as shown is executed. That is, when the time according to the timer value set as the process timer set value elapses, the variable display device 9, the light emitter such as LED, and the speaker 27 are controlled according to the next effect control execution data in the process table. By repeating the process, an effect in the big hit gaming state is realized.

  Referring to FIG. 45, after executing the process of S517, the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect device (effect effect data) according to the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the variable display device 9 as a part, various lamps as a production part, and the speaker 27 as a production part is started (S518). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including a decorative pattern) corresponding to the variation pattern on the variation display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S519), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (S802) (S520). ).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (S802) in the effect control process.

  In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (S842). Then, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843). When the process timer times out (S843), the process timer and process data are switched. That is, by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer, the next process timer is started again (S844). Also, according to the contents of the next process data, such as changing the control state for the effect device (effect parts) based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next. Then, the rendering device is controlled (S845).

  In this way, by performing time management using the process timer and sequentially switching the process data, various effects including effect control in which variation display control and sound control are synchronized as shown in FIGS. Control is performed.

  For example, when a variation pattern command designating that the first re-lottery is to be performed is received, the elapsed time from the variation start time managed based on the variation time timer is the first re-performing music stage control after reach. When it is time to perform the lottery effect, the first re-lottery effect as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 is executed. In addition, when a variation pattern command designating that performing music stage control during reach is received, the elapsed time from the start of variation managed based on the variation time timer is the timing at which the music stage control during reach described above is performed. When this happens, the first re-lottery effect as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is executed.

  Next, in S846, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out based on the value of the variable time timer (S846). If the variation time timer has timed out (Y in S846), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (S803) (S848). On the other hand, when the variable time timer has not timed out (N in S846), it is confirmed whether or not a confirmation command reception flag indicating that a symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S847). When the confirmation command reception flag is not set (N in S847), the process during symbol variation ends. On the other hand, when the confirmation command reception flag is set (Y in S847), the process proceeds to S848. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out (N in S847), the process shifts to control for stopping variation upon receipt of the symbol determination designation command. For example, a long variation time due to noise between substrates is indicated. Even when a variation pattern command is received, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process.

  In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is being displayed is set (S870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S877. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S876. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbols in S871 to S876 is executed. Without proceeding, the process proceeds to S877.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the decoration symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not (S871). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, small hit symbol or big hit symbol) (S872).

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the decorative symbols in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, but the variable time timer has timed out. Based on this, the decorative design may be stopped and displayed.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not a small hit symbol or a big hit display symbol is displayed in the process of S872 (S873). When it is determined in S872 that neither a small winning symbol nor a big winning display symbol is displayed (that is, when a loss symbol is displayed), the production control CPU 101 waits for a variation pattern command to be received. The value is updated according to the process (S800) (S874).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S872 that the small winning symbol or the big winning symbol has been stopped, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S876), indicating that the big hit starting designation command has been received. Big hit start designation command reception flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / surprise start designation command has been received is set It is confirmed whether it has been done (S877). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S878) and selects a process table according to the fanfare effect. (S879).

  The effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag when the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / coincidence start designation command reception flag is set. Further, in the process of S879, when the production control CPU 101 is determined to be a normal big hit or a probable big hit (specifically, when receiving a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command). , When a process table corresponding to “15-time open game start notification” is selected and a small hit or a sudden big hit is determined (specifically, a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command is received) Is selected), a process table corresponding to “twice open game start notification (common in common / small hit)” is selected. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S880), and the rendering device is performed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control is performed on the variable display device 9 as a production component, various lamps as a production component, and the speaker 27 as a production component (S881). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S882).

  With the control described above, the production control microcomputer 100 starts to display the decorative symbols in a variable manner from the start to the end of the decorative symbol variation executed based on the determined variation pattern. Then, the variable display control for deriving and displaying the display result is performed. As a result, for example, during decorative pattern variation display, effect display in various variation patterns including re-lottery of decorative symbols as shown in FIGS. 22 to 27 is performed. Furthermore, by operating various effect devices based on the effect control execution data as described above, control for synchronizing the decorative pattern variation display control and the music sound reproduction control as shown in FIGS. Effect control is performed in which various effect devices are operated in synchronization.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received is set (S901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in S901), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S902).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes control of the effect device (variable display device 9, speaker 27, lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (S903). For example, in order to display an image according to the effect of the big hit gaming state on the variable display device 9, the image data is read from the character ROM in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is converted to the VDP 109. And a control signal. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound of music or the like from the speaker 27. In this case, for example, the variable display device 9 displays a combination of jackpot symbols, and produces an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S906). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S907). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (S908).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in S901), the production control microcomputer 100 produces an in-round production (round display according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the special prize opening open designation command. Is selected) (S909). Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (S910), and process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (S911). Then, the process timer is started (S912), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round process (S805) (S913).

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not an ending flag indicating that a jackpot end 1 designation command or jackpot end 2 designation command as an ending command has been received is set (S1901). . When the ending flag is not set (N in S1901), the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the big prize opening has been received is set. Confirmation is made (S1902).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in S1902), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1903).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes control of the effect device (variable display device 9, speaker 27, lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S1906). . For example, in order to display an image according to the effect during the round on the variable display device 9, the image data is read from the character ROM in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. And a control signal is output. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this case, for example, an effect corresponding to the effect during the round is displayed by executing the effect of displaying the jackpot display symbol on the variable display device 9 and displaying the characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters. .

  More specifically, by executing the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data n, for example, the variable display control and the sound control such as the second re-lottery shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 are performed. Various effect controls including synchronized effect controls are performed during the round. For example, when a variation pattern command designating that the second re-lottery is performed is received, when a round that is predetermined as the timing for performing the second re-lottery (the tenth round) is reached, FIG. 22 and FIG. Process data for performing the second re-lottery effect as shown in FIG. 23 is set.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S1907). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S1908). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (S1909).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in S1902 (Y in S1902), the production control microcomputer 100 performs interval production (interval according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the designation command after opening the big prize opening. The display effect) is selected (S1910). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 resets the flag after the special winning opening is opened (S1911), and selects process data according to the selected interval production (S1912). Then, the process timer is started (S1913), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806) (S1914).

  When the ending flag is set in S1901 (Y in S1901), it is when the ending command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects an ending effect according to the received ending command (S1915). Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 resets the ending flag (S1916), and selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (S1917). In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 starts the production time measurement timer and starts the process timer (S1918). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807) (S1919).

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing post-round processing (S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the special prize opening open designation command has been received is set (S1971). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N of S1971), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1972).

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes control of the effect device (variable display device 9, speaker 27, lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) according to the contents of process data n (display control execution data n) (S1973). . For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the interval effect on the variable display device 9, the image data is read from the character ROM in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. At the same time, a control signal is output. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this case, for example, the variation display device 9 displays a combination of jackpot display symbols, and an effect that displays a predetermined character or the like is executed, whereby an image corresponding to the interval effect is displayed.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S1976), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (S1977). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (S1978).

  When the special winning opening open flag is set (Y in S1971), the production control microcomputer 100 produces an in-round production (round display corresponding to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the special winning opening open designated command. Is selected (S1979). Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (S1980), and process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (S1981). Then, the process timer is started (S1982), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round process (S805) (S1983).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect time measurement timer (S971) and confirms whether or not the effect time measurement timer has timed out (S972).

  When the production time measurement timer has not timed out (N in S972), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S973).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a process of controlling the production device (variable display device 9, speaker 27, lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n) ( S976). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the ending effect on the variable display device 9, the image data is read from the character ROM in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. At the same time, a control signal is output. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this case, for example, the end of the big hit is notified by displaying the end of the big hit or by displaying a predetermined character on the display screen of the variable display device 9.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S977), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (S978). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (S979).

  When the effect time measurement timer times out (Y in S972), the effect control microcomputer 100 resets a predetermined flag (for example, a flag indicating a probable big hit or a flag indicating a normal big hit). (S980). Then, it is confirmed whether or not it is the end of the small hit (S980A). If it is at the end of the small hit, the process is terminated. When it is not at the end of the small hit, it is at the end of the big hit, so when the big hit occurs, the probability variation state will be temporarily ended, so the probability variation state flag is reset so that the state can be grasped A state is set (S980B). Further, since the latent probability changing state is once ended in response to the occurrence of the big hit, the latent probability changing state flag is set to the reset state so that the state can be grasped (S980C). Setting the flag to the reset state in S980B and S980C means that the reset state is maintained when the flag is originally in the reset state, and that the flag is switched to the reset state when the flag is originally in the set state.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (S980D). At the end of the probable big hit, the probable change state is controlled after the big hit gaming state has ended, so that the probable change state flag is set (S980E) and the process proceeds to S980F so that the state can be grasped. On the other hand, if it is at the end of the probability variation big hit, the process proceeds to S980F without setting the probability variation state flag. In S980F, it is confirmed whether or not the end of the sudden hit is reached (S980F). When it is at the end of the big hit game hit, it is controlled to the latent probability changing state (the internal control state of the pachinko machine 1 is the same as the positive change state) after the big hit gaming state is finished, so that the state can be grasped. Therefore, the latent probability variation state flag is set (S980G), the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S981), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is not at the end of the sudden hit, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S981), and the process is terminated.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the pachinko machine 1, a gaming machine provided with one special symbol display as a variable display unit has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 1 may be provided with two special symbol displays.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the variable display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27 and the like) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output lamp 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the like, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the variable display device 9. You may make it transmit to 100. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the first embodiment, as an advantageous state (a state in which a game value is given) advantageous to a player, a first advantageous state (a state in which a first game value is given) such as a big hit gaming state, and a probability change state A second advantageous state (a state in which a second game value is given) that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state is provided. In addition, the following is applicable as a combination of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. For example, when multiple types of big hit gaming states with different numbers of rounds are provided, such as when 7 round big hits and 15 round big hits are provided, the first advantageous state is that the number of rounds with the smaller number of rounds The big hit is the hit, and the second advantageous state is the big hit with the larger number of rounds. Further, when the non-probable variation big hit and the probability variation big hit are provided, the first advantageous state corresponds to the non-probable variable big hit (normal big hit), and the second advantageous state corresponds to the probable variation big hit. Also, when there are multiple types of big hit gaming states with the same number of rounds and different opening times for one round (for example, 15 rounds with the same number of rounds, but with a big hit of 2 seconds and opening) When the time is a big hit for 30 seconds), the first advantageous state corresponds to a big hit with a short round opening time, and the second advantageous state corresponds to a big hit with a long round opening time. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states in which the number of variable displays in which the short-time state continues after the big-hit gaming state is different (for example, the number of continuations in the short-time state is 50 and the number of continuations in the short-time state is 100 In the case where there is a big hit of times), the first advantageous state corresponds to a big hit with a small number of continuations, and the second advantageous state corresponds to a big hit with a large number of continuations.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example in which the control related to audio output such as music output shown in the first embodiment is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 55 is a front view of the slot machine 501 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 56 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit in the slot machine 501 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 55, in slot machine 501, when a medal is inserted from medal insertion unit 504 or when a bet number is set by operating MAXBET button 506, operation of start lever 507 becomes effective. . When the player operates the start lever 507, the internal lottery process is executed and the reels 502L, 502C, and 502R provided in the symbol display device 5000 start rotating. In each reel 502L, 502C, 502R, a plurality of winning symbols 500 as a plurality of types of winning identification information that can be identified are arranged in each reel. When a special combination (for example, big bonus, regular bonus) is won in the internal lottery, the internal winning is performed by performing an effect using an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 551 and the movable combination 575L, 575R. The player is notified of the fact.

  When all the reels 502L, 502C, and 502R are stopped by the player operating the stop buttons 508L, 508C, and 508R corresponding to the reels 502L, 502C, and 502R, respectively, through the display window 503 of the symbol display device 5000. The winning combination is based on a combination of winning symbols positioned on an effective winning line (effective line) determined according to the number of bets among the upper, middle and lower winning symbols of each reel displayed It is determined whether or not. When a combination of winning symbols on the active line becomes a specific display mode determined in advance and a winning occurs, a predetermined game effect is made by sound, light, and display on the liquid crystal display 551, and the gaming state The game corresponding to the winning is started, such as shifting to.

  The liquid crystal display 551 displays a variety of effect symbols such as an effect left symbol 521, an effect middle symbol 522, and an effect right symbol 523 as identification information for a plurality of types of effect (decoration) that can be identified. This is a variable display unit that can display an effect image or the like related to a game, and is configured so that a display image displayed on the display screen can be viewed through the liquid crystal display window 570.

  In the first embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a first advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state and a second advantageous state advantageous to the player over the first advantageous state such as a probability variation state will be described. did. In the second embodiment, for example, the regular bonus as described above corresponds to the first advantageous state, and the big bonus corresponds to the second advantageous state.

  Referring to FIG. 56, in slot machine 501, game control board 540 (corresponding to game control board (main board) 31 in FIG. 2), effect control board 590 (corresponding to effect control board 80 in FIG. 2), power source A substrate 600 is provided. The power supply board 600 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 501 and supplies the drive power to each unit. The game state is controlled by the game control board 540. An effect according to the gaming state is controlled by the effect control board 590.

  The CPU 541a transmits various commands to the effect control board 590 via the I / O port 541d. Such commands include, for example, an internal lottery result command indicating the internal lottery result, a stop command indicating the stop of each of the left, middle, and right reels 502L, 502C, and 502R (only the stop timing may be indicated. The timing of stopping and the mode of the winning winning symbol 500 may be shown), a winning command indicating that a winning has occurred, and a gaming state command indicating a gaming state. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 540, the CPU 591a performs variable display control in the liquid crystal display 551, drive control of various light emitters such as the effect effect LED 552, and sound such as music from the speakers 553 and 554. Control relating to various effects such as output control is performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 590 is controlled.

  Further, in the slot machine 501, there is a possibility that a special role (regular bonus, big bonus) is won in the internal lottery (in the state where the winning flag of the special role is set in the RAM 541c by winning the internal lottery). A suggestion effect that suggests that there is a possibility is performed using a production member (liquid crystal display 551, movable accessories 575 </ b> L and 575 </ b> R, speakers 553 and 554). In particular, based on the fact that the special lottery is permitted to be generated by the internal lottery process (the state where the special lottery winning flag is set in the RAM 541c by winning the internal lottery), the CPU 591a displays the liquid crystal display. It suggests that a special display result (for example, "3.3.3" should be available) is obtained as a combination of stop symbols of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 521, 522, and 523 displayed on the display screen of the device 551. Control to execute the effect.

  In the liquid crystal display 551, each of the effect symbols of the effect left symbol 521, effect medium symbol 522, and effect right symbol 523 is variably displayed in the left, middle and right variable display areas. For example, when the game is started, in response to the start lever 507 being operated, the effect symbols start to be displayed simultaneously. In the liquid crystal display 551, when the stop button 508L is operated in the game, the effect left symbol 521 is stopped corresponding to the reel 502L to be stopped, and when the stop button 508R is operated, the reel is stopped. When the effect right symbol 523 is stopped corresponding to 502R and the stop button 508C is operated, the effect right symbol 522 is stopped corresponding to the reel 502C to be stopped. In such a situation, in the liquid crystal display 551, at the stage when any two stop buttons are operated, it is possible to perform a reach effect by generating a reach display mode with the effect symbols. By performing such a reach effect, it is possible to perform an effect indicating whether or not the advantageous state advantageous to the player is controlled, such as a regular bonus and a big bonus, in a game using the symbol display device 5000. Become.

  Note that the gaming state advantageous to the player is not limited to a big bonus or a regular bonus, but for example, a condition for deriving a notification target winning that occurs on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied. Displayed when the stop button 506L, 506C, 506R is operated by limiting the game state (so-called assist time (AT)) in which an operation procedure that satisfies the conditions is informed or by limiting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels. The winning symbol 500 is controlled so that it can be easily stopped, and a combination of the winning symbols 500 can be derived by the player pressing the challenge time (CT), a specific winning (for example, replay) A gaming state (so-called replay) that increases the probability that a winning or single bonus winning will be permitted. Time (RT) and concentration conditions), and further, it may be mounted these combined gaming state (e.g. ART in combination the assist time and replay time).

  Also, the type of special display result may be different depending on the type of gaming state for which the transition condition is satisfied (for example, “7-7 based on the fact that the big bonus was won as a special role by internal lottery”・ 7 ”or“ 3 ・ 3 ・ 3 ”are available, and“ 3 ・ 3 ・ 3 ”is available based on the regular bonus winning as a special role in the internal lottery. Based on what is established, “1 · 1 · 1” is provided.)

  Such a slot machine 501 can perform the same control as the control related to various effects shown in the first embodiment. For example, the music stage control during reach shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is taken as an example. Basically, the effect for the big hit gaming state as the first advantageous state in the first embodiment is replaced with the effect for the regular bonus, and the probability variation state as the second advantageous state in the first embodiment is targeted. It is only necessary to replace the production with a production for the big bonus.

  In addition, in the case of the first embodiment, the main control unit for each of the process for determining whether or not to reach the reach state, the process for determining the type of reach, and the process for selecting the music to be played in the reach state Performed in On the other hand, in the case of the second embodiment, these processes are performed by the sub-control unit 591.

  The internal lottery process is executed by the processing program for determining the winning in the main control unit 541, so that the special result, the small role, the replaying role, etc. are won before the display result of the symbol display device 5000 is derived. It is determined whether to allow each occurrence.

  In accordance with the winning determination result, control is performed to cause the symbol display device 5000 to derive the display result by a processing program for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result on the reels 502L, 502C, and 502R in the main control unit 541.

  In the control program executed by the sub-control unit 591, an internal lottery is performed when the display result of the effect symbols to be displayed becomes a predetermined special display result (for example, “3/3/3”) by the liquid crystal display 551. The first transition condition for shifting to the first advantageous state or the second transition condition for shifting to the second advantageous state, in which the winning flag of the big bonus or the regular bonus is set in the RAM 541c. Control suggesting that is established is performed.

  In the control program executed by the sub-control unit 591, based on the internal lottery result command from the main control unit 541, it is determined whether the transition to the regular bonus is permitted and whether the transition to the big bonus is permitted Then, based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not a special display result is obtained before the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed.

  Of the control programs executed by the sub-control unit 591, the processing program corresponding to S95 to S98 of FIG. 32 of the first embodiment is used for effect display in the variable display on the liquid crystal display 551 according to the determination result of the internal lottery. It is determined whether or not the symbol variable display mode is to be reached. In that case, the determination result of the internal lottery is recognized on the side of the sub-control unit 591 by the aforementioned internal lottery command.

  Among the control programs executed by the sub-control unit 591, a predetermined value is set when the reach is determined as described above by the processing program corresponding to S99 and S101 to S105 in FIG. 32 of the first embodiment. The aspect of reach production used for variable display is determined from among a plurality of types of reach aspects.

  Of the control programs executed by the sub-control unit 591, control for causing the liquid crystal display 551 to derive a display result is performed by a processing program corresponding to S 801 to S 803 in FIG. 43 of the first embodiment. When the sub-control unit 591 determines to reach, the sub-control unit 591 performs a reach effect that changes the reach state as described above. Then, when performing the reach effect, the effect symbols are sequentially stopped in response to receiving the stop command output in response to the stop operation by the stop button, and the reach state is generated. Then, when the stop operation for the last stop is performed by the stop button, the last effect design is not stopped according to the operation of the stop button, but is stopped after a certain time has elapsed. This is to secure time for executing the reach effect. When the conditions for playing the next game are satisfied, that is, when the start conditions such as starting the next game, inserting medals, and using credits are satisfied, such reach production is forcibly terminated. You may make it make it. Further, even after the next game is started, the reach effect started at the time of the previous game may be continuously executed.

  Among the control programs executed by the sub-control unit 591, when the display design variable display is performed on the liquid crystal display 551 by the processing program corresponding to S 518 of FIG. 45 and S 845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment. In addition, the music stored in advance is reproduced and the music is output. In that case, the music to be played is selected and determined on the side of the sub-control unit 591 by, for example, the same allocation as in FIGS. 13 to 17 of the first embodiment.

  The music piece is the same as the processing contents corresponding to S845 in FIG. 49 of FIG. 49 and FIG. 27 in the first embodiment, and the first music portion corresponding to No. 2 of the music piece I-2 shown in FIG. 27, a plurality of pieces provided in a predetermined order including a second piece of music provided after the first piece of music corresponding to No. 3-3 of music I shown in FIG. 27 of the first embodiment. Consists of song parts. Such music is played in a predetermined order when it is in the reach variation display mode as shown in music I in FIG.

  When the transition to the first advantageous state such as the regular bonus is permitted by the execution of the second I-2 reproduction of the music piece I in S845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment and the processing content corresponding to (f) of FIG. When the determination is made, in the second embodiment, the execution of the No. 2 I-2 reproduction of the music piece I in S845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment and the processing content corresponding to (f) of FIG. The first song portion of the song is played, execution of No. 3-3 playback of song I in S845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment, and processing contents corresponding to (f) and (i) of FIG. Similarly, only when it is determined that the transition to the second advantageous state such as a big bonus is permitted, the second music portion of the music is played.

  The program corresponding to S101 and S102 of FIG. 31 of the first embodiment, the program corresponding to S104 and S105 of FIG. 31 of the first embodiment, and the program corresponding to S801 to S805 of FIG. 113 of the first embodiment. When determining the variation pattern of the effect design, the means for determining the variation display pattern is divided into a variation display pattern type determination unit and a variation display pattern selection unit.

  As shown in FIG. 11E of the first embodiment, the reproduction is performed with the variation pattern of reach k−1 in FIG. 13 that is selected and determined when the variation pattern type CC5 selected in the probability variation state is selected. The music K is a music that is determined to be in a probable change state after the second timing (number 2) or later flows. When this is applied to the second embodiment, for example, since the probability variation state can be replaced with a big bonus, the reach k-1 in FIG. 13 is selected and determined when the variation pattern type CC5 selected with the big bonus is selected. The music piece K reproduced with the fluctuation pattern is a music piece that is determined to be in a probable variation state after the second timing (number 2) or later flows.

  As a representative example of such in-reach music stage control, the slot machine 501 according to the second embodiment performs the same control as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, thereby performing the control according to the first embodiment. The effect similar to the effect obtained by performing can be acquired. For example, as described above, when the same display result (“3.3.3”) is displayed for the regular bonus and the big bonus, the fluctuation in the reach mode (“3.3. Rotating”) may occur. If the output of the music is controlled as described above when it is performed, the same effect as that obtained by performing the control according to the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Next, specific examples of combinations of the first advantageous state as described above and the second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state are listed. For example, the regular bonus as described above corresponds to the first advantageous state, and the big bonus corresponds to the second advantageous state. For example, (1) when a big bonus is selected and determined from a plurality of types of big bonuses, a combination of a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state may be set depending on the degree of advantage to the player. . (2) When the above-mentioned AT, CT, RT, and ART are provided, a combination of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state is set according to the degree advantageous to the player. May be. (3) The combination may be set such that the AT is not performed during the big bonus is the first advantageous state, and the AT is performed during the big bonus is the second advantageous state. (4) Even if the combination is set so that RT (or AT) is not given after the big bonus (or regular bonus) is the first advantageous state, and the case where it is given is the second advantageous state Good. (5) In addition, when RT (or AT) is given after a big bonus (or regular bonus), when the number of grants is selected from a plurality of types, the one with the smallest number is the first. A combination may be set so that an advantageous state and a large number of times become the second advantageous state. (6) In the case where the continuation probability that the AT is performed is selected from a plurality of types of probabilities (for example, an AT continuation lottery is performed every 20 games, and the AT continuation winning probabilities are 50% and 80%) If the winner is selected, AT will be held for the next 20 games. The higher the continuation probability, the more advantageous to the player), the lower the probability is the first advantage. A combination may be set such that a state having a high probability becomes the second advantageous state. (7) In addition, when the probability that the AT is executed is selected from a plurality of types of probabilities (for example, whether or not notification is performed by the AT when the assisting small role is established by the internal lottery) There are two types of winning probabilities: 50% and 80%. The higher the winning probability, the more advantageous to the player) the lower the probability is the first advantageous state, The combination may be set so that the one with a high probability becomes the second advantageous state.

  Further, the post-reach music stage control shown in the first embodiment can be applied to the slot machine 501 as follows.

  Among the control programs executed by the sub-control unit 591, when the display design variable display is performed on the liquid crystal display 551 by the processing program corresponding to S 518 of FIG. 45 and S 845 of FIG. 49 of the first embodiment. In addition, the music stored in advance is reproduced and the music is output. In that case, the music to be played is selected and determined on the side of the sub-control unit 591 by, for example, the same allocation as in FIGS. 13 to 17 of the first embodiment.

  In the slot machine 501, as an example of a gaming state having a relationship between a specific gaming state advantageous to the player and a special gaming state advantageous to the player over the specific gaming state, for example, after a regular bonus or a big bonus When a regular bonus or a big bonus to which RT (or AT) is not given is set as the specific gaming state, such a big bonus to which RT (or AT) is given corresponds to the special gaming state.

  According to such a processing program, in the reach display period as the first period in which the variable display on the liquid crystal display 551 is in the reach state, the first music (the first music B shown in FIGS. 22 and 23). B-1) can be reproduced halfway or up to the end. Furthermore, in the first re-lottery period in the variable display period before the bonus start as the second period after the first period elapses or in the second re-lottery period after the bonus start (see FIGS. 22 and 23). No. 2 B-2) of the music B shown can be reproduced halfway or to the end, and the post-reach music stage control of FIGS. 22 and 23 can be performed. When it is determined to control to the specific gaming state, the first music is played to the end in the reach display period as the first period (No. 1 B- of music B by S518 in FIG. 45 and S845 in FIG. 49). 1), when it is decided to control to the special gaming state, the second music can be played to the end in the second period as described above (No. 2 of music B by S1906 in FIG. 52). -2 playback).

  In addition, the processing program corresponding to S518 in FIG. 45 and S845 in FIG. 49 of the first embodiment functions as a music playback unit that plays back music as follows. Music that is played only when it is determined in advance to be controlled to a big bonus to which RT as a special gaming state is given (music G that is played with the variation pattern of reach g-1 in FIG. 13, reach h- in FIG. 13) A music piece is selected from a plurality of music pieces including a music piece H) reproduced with one fluctuation pattern, and can be reproduced during the reach display period as the first period (the fluctuation pattern and reach h of reach g-1 in FIG. 13). Each of the −1 variation patterns is set so that it is selected only when the probability change is confirmed, and the music G and H are reproduced during the reach display period only when it is determined that the probability change is confirmed. ). According to such a configuration, since the music that is played only when it is determined to be controlled to the special gaming state can be played during the first period, the variable display is in the reach state in the first period. Since the player can recognize that it is determined that the game state is in the special game state, the variety of effects using the music becomes abundant, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the effects using the music.

  In addition, the processing program corresponding to S518 in FIG. 45 and S845 in FIG. 49 of the first embodiment functions as a music playback unit that plays back music as follows. When the game is controlled to a big bonus to which RT as a special game state is given, a music that is played only when it is determined in advance (the variation pattern type CC3 selected in the probability variation state as shown in FIG. 11E is selected). 13 is selected and determined, and the music E reproduced with the fluctuation pattern of reach e-1 and e-2 in FIG. 13 and the music F reproduced with the fluctuation pattern of reach f-1 and f-2 in FIG. ) Can be reproduced during the re-drawing period only when it is determined that RT is a big bonus to be granted (the music E and the reach that are reproduced with the variation patterns of reach e-1 and e-2) Each of the music pieces F reproduced with the f-1 and f-2 variation patterns is not reproduced when the big hit is made as shown in the contents of the reach e-3 and e-4 in FIG. Re-draw or 2 probability variation state upon reproduction start to be reproduced at the start of the re-drawing is music to confirm). According to such a configuration, the music that is played only when it is determined that the RT is to be given a big bonus is included, and the music can be played during the second period. Since the player can recognize that it will be in the special game state in two periods, the variety of production using music will be abundant, and the entertainment of the game will be further improved with respect to the production using music Can do.

  Further, the reach music continuation effect shown in the first embodiment can be applied as follows in such a slot machine 501. For example, as a special gaming state, execution of AT is permitted as a special gaming state, but control that does not notify the permitted period or control that becomes an AT entry high probability state is performed. By not notifying that the execution of the AT is permitted in this way, it is difficult for the player to check what gaming state the AT is performing even if the execution of the AT is permitted. The situation is such that the state is latent (latent AT state).

  Of the control program executed by the sub-control unit 591, the liquid crystal display 551 performs variable display of effect symbols by processing corresponding to S 1563 in FIG. 46, S 518 in FIG. 45, and S 845 in FIG. 49 of the first embodiment. When the AT is permitted to execute the AT, it is possible to execute a common effect in the special gaming state that does not notify the permitted period and the state that is not in the special gaming state. The reach music continuation effect is executed as a special game suggestion effect for executing an effect that suggests that the sound output unit is in the special game state during the execution of the game. Specifically, (determined as a reachable music continuation determination target variation pattern in S1552 of the first embodiment by a processing program corresponding to S1560 and S1563 in FIG. 46 of the first embodiment, S518 in FIG. 45 and S845 in FIG. 49) The music corresponding to the music B or C reproduced in the reach b-5 or the reach c-5 is reproduced in the variation display of the design symbol for the predetermined number of times after the variation display as the reach is executed. In this case, in the latent music variation reach music continuation determination table of FIG. 20 of the first embodiment, the reach music is continued when there is a latent probability change compared to when there is no latent probability change. The ratio to be determined is set to be high, and in S1554 of FIG. By performing the connection determination, when a special game state (latent AT state), and executes the special game suggestion effect at a higher rate than when it is not in the special game state).

  When such a reach music continuation effect is performed, as in the case of S1563 in FIG. 46 of the first embodiment, as the special game suggestion effect, when the specific music is played, the variable display that does not reach the reach state is performed. The predetermined music (music A) to be reproduced is not reproduced. According to such a configuration, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, when performing such reach music continuation effect, as in the case shown in FIG. 13 of the first embodiment, the music includes a plurality of music pieces that are reproduced only when it is determined to be controlled in the special gaming state. Select a song from the songs and set it to playable. Specifically, in the first embodiment, each of the variation pattern of reach g-1 and the variation pattern of reach h-1 in FIG. 13 is selected only when the special gaming state is entered. , H are songs that are played back only in the special game state, and such songs are also used in the second embodiment. According to such a configuration, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, when such a reach music continuation effect is performed, in the reach reach music continuation determination table of FIG. 21A of the first embodiment, with respect to reach b-5 and reach c-5, there is latent and no latent. As in the case where the ratio of selecting the continuation of the music is changed, the ratio of selecting the continuation of the music in the latent state and the non-latent state may be changed. In other words, depending on the type of specific music to be played, the special game suggestion effect is set at a ratio set so that the reliability of the special game state is different when the effect suggesting that the special game state is executed. Should be executed. According to such a configuration, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, when such a reach music continuation effect is performed, twice and three times with and without latent as set in the latent reach music continuation number selection table of FIG. 20B of the first embodiment. If the ratio of selecting the number of music continuations is different from the ratio of selecting the continuation of the music in the latent state and the non-latent state as if the ratio of selecting the number of continuations of the music 5 times is different. Good. Accordingly, when the reach music continuation count is selected as in S1557 and S1558 of FIG. 46, the ratio of selecting the music continuation count differs between the latent state and the non-latent state. According to such a configuration, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Next, a modified example of the relationship between the main control unit 541 and the sub control unit 591 in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the main control unit 541 determines whether to shift to a state advantageous to the player by internal lottery, and the sub-control unit 591 determines whether to reach the reach state, reach The example which performs the process which determines the kind of music, and the process which selects the music reproduced | regenerated in the reach state was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all the processes may be executed by the main control unit 541. Some of these processes are executed by the main control unit 541, and the remaining processes are executed by the sub control unit 591. Alternatively, all processing may be executed by the sub-control unit 591. For example, whether or not to perform AT may be determined independently of the result of the internal lottery in the main control unit 541. Therefore, when the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state have different degrees of advantage with respect to the AT, all processing can be executed by the sub-control unit 591.

  Next, a modified example of the trigger for changing the effect design in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example is shown in which control is performed to start changing display of the effect symbols when the start lever 507 is operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined operation button is operated by the player, control for starting the variable display of the effect symbols may be performed. In addition, after all the reels 502L, 502C, and 502R are stopped, control for starting the variation display of the effect symbols may be performed. Also, a plurality of variable display conditions such as when the start lever 507 is operated, when a predetermined operation button is operated, and after all reels are stopped may be provided. Further, the variation display of the effect symbols may be executed every time the game is played, or may be executed only when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. For example, such a predetermined execution condition may be provided with a change determining unit that determines whether or not the effect design is changed, and may be established based on a determination result of the change determining unit. Such variation determination means may be used for internal lottery results, current gaming status (for example, between 100 games after bonus, when 1000 games have passed without bonus winning after bonus winning, and at other times. The probability of determining to change may be changed according to the advantageous state). Further, the special display result need not necessarily be displayed when the transition condition for shifting to the advantageous state is satisfied. For example, it may be determined that the special display result is derived and displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the transition condition is satisfied.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, each of the post-reach music stage control shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 and the mid-reach music stage control shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 cause the latent probability changing state as described above. It may be provided so as to be executable in the pachinko machine 1 that is not allowed. Specifically, processing is performed to control the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, but for the sudden hit big hit, a control that notifies that it is in a probabilistic state and is in a probable variation state is added in the same way as the probable big hit. Thus, a process to be executed may be provided. By doing so, the player can recognize that the probability variation state occurs when a sudden big hit occurs, so the latent probability variation state does not occur.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the same control operation of opening the big winning opening for the sudden big hit and the small hit is performed twice, and whether or not the positive change state is entered, and whether the positive change state is set. An example is shown in which a latent probability changing state in which no notification is made is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the first latent probability variation state or instead of the first latent certain probability variation state, the probability variation big hit that performs the same control operation such as opening the big prize opening 15 times. And the normal big hit may also be provided with a second latent probability variation state that does not notify whether or not the probability variation state occurs.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the latent probability variation state is generated by making the sudden hit big hit indistinguishable from the small hit by not being controlled in the short time state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sudden big hit may be controlled to be in a short time state for a predetermined period (for example, until 100 fluctuation displays are executed after the big hit gaming state is completed). In that case, after performing the same control operation as the sudden big hit, such as opening the big winning opening twice, the state is shortened for a predetermined period (for example, until 100 fluctuation displays are executed after the big hit gaming state is finished). It is also possible to perform a control to generate a short-term hit per 2 rounds controlled at a predetermined rate. In that case, the same control operation as that of the sudden hit big hit is made, and after the hit, a two round round short hit which is similarly controlled to the short time state is provided so that the sudden big hit and the two round short hit can not be distinguished. Thus, the latent probability variation state can be generated. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 may be provided so as to be able to execute all of two rounds of probable big hits (surprising big hits), two rounds of short and big hits, and small hits.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the variable display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. Or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the variable display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  (6) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (7) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 that is variably displayed when it is detected that the game ball has passed the gate 32 is the predetermined display result (winning symbol). In this example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state. However, not limited to this, the normal symbol display 10 is not provided, and when it is detected that the game ball has passed the gate 32, the display variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state. Good.

  (9) In embodiment mentioned above, the example comprised by several music parts like No. 1 and No. 2 about music B-K corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of reach b-reach k was shown. The plurality of song parts may be song parts played in multiple stages such as No. 1 and No. 2 as described above, and a plurality of song parts such as the first song and the second song. You may be comprised by another different music according to the stage of a stage. That is, as for a plurality of music parts of the music B to K, if the player can easily recognize that the music is played in a plurality of stages, a part of the same music is played in a plurality of stages. It may be possible to play a completely different piece of music in multiple stages.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as the second period during which the music stage control after reach is performed, the first timing at which the first re-lottery is performed before the start of the big hit gaming state, and after the start of the big hit gaming state An example is shown in which the second re-lottery is executed at either timing selected from the second timing at which the second re-lottery is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second period for performing the music stage control after reach may be set to be performed at the first timing or may be set to be performed at the second timing. You may set so that it may carry out at the timing of both 1 timing and 2nd timing.

  (11) For the first period (reaching state period) for performing post-reach music stage control and the second period (predetermined round period for jackpot gaming state), the first period and the second period Thus, the effect control microcomputer 100 may control the effect device so that either or both of the display mode of the background image of the decorative design and the light emission mode of the light emitters such as various lamps are different. Good.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which whether or not the latent probability change state is recognized and managed by the production control microcomputer 100 side instead of being managed by the game control microcomputer 560 side. It was. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the latent probability changing state may be recognized and managed on the game control microcomputer 560 side and not managed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. In that case, by executing the same processing as S980A to S980G in FIG. 54 on the side of the game control microcomputer 560, the gaming state is changed to the probability change state (excluding the latent probability change state), latent probability change state, non-probability change. Recognize and manage in any state. Then, whether or not to execute the reach music continuation effect by recognizing whether or not the latent probability changing state is executed is specified by an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560, and the effect control is performed according to the specification. The microcomputer 100 may perform the reach music continuation effect. In this way, it is only the game control microcomputer 560 side that recognizes and manages whether the gaming state is in the probability variation state (excluding the latent probability variation state), the latent probability variation state, or the non-probability variation state. Alternatively, it may be performed only on the side of the production control microcomputer 100, or may be performed by both of these two microcomputers.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the reach music continuation determination target variation pattern to be subjected to reach music continuation determination is a reach b-reach k variation pattern of some reach b and c. An example of setting a variation pattern as an object is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all of the fluctuation patterns of reach b to reach k may be set as reach music continuation determination target fluctuation patterns.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, in the reach continuation effect, when the tune that is reproduced and output when reaching the reach state is reproduced as a tune after a predetermined number of subsequent variable displays, the tune is selected. Of a plurality of constituent music parts, the same music part may be played back (for example, if the music number 1 was played when the reach state was reached, the same music number 1 is played back). The music portion may be played back (for example, if the music number 1 was played when the reach state was reached, the next number 2 is played. If the number has been played, the number of the song to be played may be changed for each variable display, such as playing the number 2 next time and then playing the number 1 one after another.

  (15) In the pachinko machine 1 described above, for example, the gaming state is controlled to one of a plurality of types of effect control modes, and the music played in the variable display is changed by the effect control mode (effect The relationship between the control mode and the type of music may be predetermined). In that case, when the production control mode shifts from one production control mode to another production control mode, a different ratio is determined based on whether or not the latent probability variation state is present (the latent probability variation state is greater in the latent probability variation state). It may be determined whether or not the reach music continuation effect is to be performed at a higher rate than when the state is not in a state, and the reach music continuation effect is performed at the time of transition to the effect control mode.

  (16) Regarding the reach music continuation effect described above, when a plurality of reach music continuation determination target variation patterns are set, the reach music continuation effect is repeatedly performed according to the type of music corresponding to the control variation pattern. You may set so that the ratio to be different may differ.

  (17) The relationship between the effects produced by the music (songs A to K) reproduced in the above-described variable display and the effects of the decorative pattern background image and various lamps is as follows. The effect control microcomputer 100 may control the effect device so that either or both of the display mode of the background image of the symbol and the light emission mode of the light emitters such as various lamps are changed. .

  (18) For the music (music A to K) reproduced in the above-described variation display, a music for probability variation state that is used only when it is in the probability variation state (excluding the latent probability variation state) may be provided. Moreover, as a music to be played back, a music for a short time state that is used only in a time short state may be provided.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the basic music A used when the variable display is performed is a plurality of pieces of music data A-1 to A-1 constituting a plurality of music parts such as No. 1 to No. 3. The example configured by A-3 was supported. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the music data A-1 to A-3 of the basic music A are composed of the same music data, and as the music A, the performance yb34 of the same music portion is repeatedly reproduced. May be.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation state is shown as a special game state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special gaming state may be the following gaming state. a state in which the special symbol fluctuation time reduction control (control in which the time from the start of fluctuation to the derivation and display of the display result is shorter than the normal time other than the fluctuation time reduction control state) is performed, b A state in which the control for reducing the fluctuation time is performed, a state in which the control for improving the occurrence probability of the normal symbol is performed, and a pair of movable pieces provided in the starting opening prize 14 are opened when the normal symbol is in the winning state. Opening time extension control for extending the opening time of one pair of movable pieces provided in the e-start opening prize 14 in a state in which the opening number increase control for increasing the number of times is performed. The special game state may be a probability change state and single control of any one of the a to e, or a control in which two to six states are appropriately combined from the probability variation state and the a to e. . In other words, the special game state to be subjected to the control as described above is a special game state that gives a special state advantageous to the player in addition to the specific game state when a predetermined special game state generation condition is satisfied. Any special gaming state may be used as long as it is a gaming state.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the variable display result becomes the jackpot display result (the display result of the probability variation jackpot symbol out of the jackpot symbol), the example is controlled to the special gaming state Indicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display result of the probability variation big hit symbol may not be provided as the special gaming state, and it may not be possible to determine whether or not the special gaming state is controlled only by the big hit symbol as the variable display result. In that case, the selection of music may be different between when the special game state is entered and when the special game state is not entered.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the variation pattern type is selected and determined using the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern type determination table has been described. Such determination target of the variation pattern type may include a variation pattern type that produces a pseudo-series effect and a variation pattern type that produces a slip effect. Here, the quasi-ream is within the variation time determined for one start prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of change display have been executed for one start prize. A variation display pattern in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all left, middle, and right symbols. In addition, after the left, middle and right symbols are changed, two or more symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined number of symbols are changed again. This is an effect of performing an effect display in which the effect symbol is changed so that the symbol slides and is stopped and displayed by the stop display. As the types of fluctuation patterns for performing pseudo-continuous effects, the types of fluctuation patterns of pseudo-runs that are executed when reaching reach and types of fluctuation patterns of pseudo-run that are executed when not reaching are provided. Good. In addition, as the types of variation patterns that perform the effect of the slip, the types of the variation pattern of the slide effect that is executed when reaching reach, and the types of the variation pattern of the slip effect that is executed when not reaching reach are provided. Also good.

  (23) In the case of providing a variation pattern type for performing a pseudo-series effect, a variation pattern type for performing a pseudo-series effect may be provided according to the number of times the pseudo display is subjected to variable display. For example, once, twice, three times, and four times the number of fluctuations in the pseudo-continuous are provided as types of fluctuation patterns, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are defined for each type of number of times, and simulation is performed by determining the type. It is only necessary to select any type of the number of consecutive fluctuations and determine a variation pattern to be executed from a plurality of variation patterns determined for the selected type.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a low hit state is set after the big hit gaming state is shown as the sudden hit big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sudden hit that is in a high base state, such as one that goes into a high base state after a big hit gaming state, or one that goes into a high base state after a big hit gaming state may be used. Good.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, for example, selected and played back only when it is in a probable state, such as the music piece D played with the variation patterns of reach d-1 to d-4 in FIGS. An example of a song to be played is shown. The music that is played only in such a probable state may be played in a time other than when reaching reach in the probable state.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the time-short state continues to be controlled until the predetermined number of times (100 times) is displayed after the end of the big hit gaming state is shown as 15 rounds of probable big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the time-short state after 15 rounds of probable big hit may be controlled to continue until the next big hit occurs.

  (27) The probability variation promotion effect shown in the above-described embodiment may be executed either when the probability variation big hit or the non-probability big hit. Further, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed only when the probability variation big hit.

  (28) In the above-described embodiment, as a big hit other than the sudden big hit, for example, a big hit in which the number of rounds is selected and determined from a plurality of types of round numbers such as 5 rounds, 7 rounds, and 15 rounds may be provided. Good. When providing such a big hit of a plurality of types of rounds, the reproduction control of music by the post-reach music stage control shown in the above-described embodiment may be performed with the selected number of rounds as a control target. For example, when the 5th round is decided, the music number 1 is reproduced, when the 7th round is decided, the music numbers 1 and 2 are reproduced, and when the 15th round is decided, the music numbers 1 to 3 are reproduced. You may control to reproduce. Further, when providing such a big hit of a plurality of types of rounds, the reproduction control of the music by the music stage control during the round reach shown in the above-described embodiment may be performed with the selected number of rounds as the control target. Good. For example, in the reach, when the 5th round is decided, the first song is played, when the seventh round is decided, the first and second songs are played, and when the 15th round is decided, the first song is played. Control may be performed so that No. 3 is reproduced.

  (29) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the second advantageous state (for example, the probability variation state) is reached during reach, the music (song j, music) that is performed to the third timing with 100% probability o) and music (song i, music n) to be performed until the second or third timing are provided, but it is not always necessary to provide both, and in a gaming machine having only music corresponding to one of them Also has this effect.

  (30) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a front view which shows the front of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number used for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows various determination tables, such as a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows each characteristic of various big hits and small hits in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows a table selection setting table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a music. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table used in order to perform reach music continuation production. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the output of the music in the music stage control after reach, and the definite situation of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the output of the music in the music stage control after reach, and the production | presentation of the fluctuation | variation display in the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the output of the music in reach music continuation production, and the possibility of a latent probability change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the output of the music in a reach music continuation effect, and the production | presentation of the fluctuation | variation display in the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9. FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the output of the music in the music stage control during reach, and the definite situation of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the output of the music in the music stage control during reach, and the production | presentation of the fluctuation | variation display in the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production | presentation setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot display process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process in round in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end production process in the production control process. It is a front view of the slot machine by 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 56 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit in the slot machine of FIG. 55.

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  9 effect display device, 27 speaker, 25 decoration lamp, 1 pachinko machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 5000 design display device, 501 slot machine, 541 main control unit, 551 liquid crystal display, 591 Sub-control unit.

Claims (8)

Provided with a variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result, and gives a game value when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device A gaming machine that
Whether the first game value is given as the game value and whether the second game value larger than the first game value is given before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed Pre-determining means to
Reach determining means for determining whether or not the change in the identification information is to be a reach mode based on the determination by the prior determination means;
Reach mode determining means for determining a reach mode used for variable display from a plurality of predetermined reach modes when the reach mode is determined by the reach mode;
Based on the determination result of the reach mode determination unit, the variation display mode execution unit for performing the variable display of the identification information;
An effect device including a sound output unit that outputs sound including music sound;
Production control means for controlling the production device,
The effect control means reproduces a predetermined song stored in advance and outputs it from the sound output unit during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner by the variability display manner executing means. Including specific reach music playback means,
The specific reach music reproducing means is:
When the pre-determining means determines that the first game value and the second game value are not to be given, the predetermined music is played until the first timing, and not played after the first timing. ,
When the pre-determining means determines that the first game value is to be given, the predetermined music is played until the second timing after the first timing, and is not played after the second timing,
A gaming machine, wherein when the pre-determining means determines that the second game value is to be given, the predetermined music is played until a third timing after the second timing. Provided with a variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result, and gives a game value when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device A gaming machine that
Whether the first game value is given as the game value and whether the second game value larger than the first game value is given before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed Pre-determining means to
Reach determining means for determining whether or not the change in the identification information is to be a reach mode based on the determination by the prior determination means;
Reach mode determining means for determining a reach mode used for variable display from a plurality of predetermined reach modes when the reach mode is determined by the reach mode;
Based on the determination result of the reach mode determination unit, the variation display mode execution unit for performing the variable display of the identification information;
An effect device including a sound output unit that outputs sound including music sound;
Production control means for controlling the production device,
The effect control means reproduces a predetermined song stored in advance and outputs it from the sound output unit during a period in which the identification information is variably displayed in a specific reach manner by the variability display manner executing means. Including specific reach music playback means,
The specific reach music reproducing means is:
When the pre-determining means determines that the first game value and the second game value are not to be given, the predetermined music is played until the first timing, and not played after the first timing. ,
When the pre-determining means determines that the first game value is to be given, the predetermined music is played until the second timing after the first timing, and is not played after the second timing,
When the pre-determining means determines to give the second game value, the predetermined music is played until the second timing and not played after the second timing, or after the second timing. A game machine that is played back until the third timing. A variable display pattern type for determining the variable display pattern type of the identification information as one of a plurality of predetermined variable display pattern types based on the determination result by the prior determination unit and the determination result by the reach determination unit A determination means;
A variation display pattern selection unit that selects one variation display pattern from a plurality of predetermined variation display patterns included in the variation display pattern type determined by the variation display pattern type determination unit;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a variation display execution unit that executes variation display of the identification information based on the variation display pattern selected by the variation display pattern selection unit. It is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium, and a variable display device for winning that displays a plurality of types of winning identification information that can be distinguished from each other. A game in which one game is completed when the display result is derived, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived in the winning variable display device,
A prize for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player before the display result of the winning variable display device is derived. Pre-determining means,
In accordance with the determination result of the winning prior determination means, a winning derivation control means for controlling the winning variation display device to derive a display result;
Specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state when a specific prize display result corresponding to the specific prize is derived to the winning variable display device;
An effect variation display device that performs a variation display of a plurality of types of effect identification information that can identify each, and derives and displays a display result;
Suggesting effect means for suggesting that a transition condition for giving a game value is established by the display result of the effect variation display device being a predetermined special display result;
Whether or not a first transition condition for giving a first game value as the game value is satisfied, and whether or not a second transition condition for giving a second game value larger than the first game value is satisfied. A pre-decision unit for production that is determined before the display result of the identification information for production is derived and displayed;
Reach determining means for determining whether or not the change in the effect identification information is to be a reach mode based on the determination by the effect pre-determining means;
Reach mode determining means for determining a reach mode used for variable display from a plurality of predetermined reach modes when the reach mode is determined by the reach mode;
Based on the determination by the effect pre-determining means, the effect variation display mode executing means for performing the variable display of the effect identification information;
An effect device including a sound output unit that outputs sound including music sound;
Production control means for controlling the production device,
The effect control means reproduces a predetermined tune stored in advance from the sound output unit during a period in which the effect identification information is changed and displayed in a specific reach form by the change display form execution means. Including specific reach music playback means to output,
The specific reach music reproducing means is:
When it is determined that the first transition condition for imparting the first game value and the second transition condition for imparting the second game value are not satisfied by the predetermining means for performance, the predetermined music is Play until the first timing, do not play after the first timing,
When it is determined that the first transition condition for giving the first game value is satisfied by the predetermining means for performance, the predetermined music is played until the second timing after the first timing. , After the second timing does not play,
When the predetermining means for production determines that the second transition condition for giving the second game value is satisfied, the predetermined music is played until the third timing after the second timing. A gaming machine characterized by It is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium, and a variable display device for winning that displays a plurality of types of winning identification information that can be distinguished from each other. A game in which one game is completed when the display result is derived, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived in the winning variable display device,
A prize for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player before the display result of the winning variable display device is derived. Pre-determining means,
In accordance with the determination result of the winning prior determination means, a winning derivation control means for controlling the winning variation display device to derive a display result;
Specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state when a specific prize display result corresponding to the specific prize is derived to the winning variable display device;
An effect variation display device that performs a variation display of a plurality of types of effect identification information that can identify each, and derives and displays a display result;
Suggesting effect means for suggesting that a transition condition for giving a game value is established by the display result of the effect variation display device being a predetermined special display result;
Whether or not a first transition condition for giving a first game value as the game value is satisfied, and whether or not a second transition condition for giving a second game value larger than the first game value is satisfied. A pre-decision unit for production that is determined before the display result of the identification information for production is derived and displayed;
Reach determining means for determining whether or not the change in the effect identification information is to be a reach mode based on the determination by the effect pre-determining means;
Reach mode determining means for determining a reach mode used for variable display from a plurality of predetermined reach modes when the reach mode is determined by the reach mode;
Based on the determination by the effect pre-determining means, the effect variation display mode executing means for performing the variable display of the effect identification information;
An effect device including a sound output unit that outputs sound including music sound;
Production control means for controlling the production device,
The effect control means reproduces a predetermined tune stored in advance from the sound output unit during a period in which the effect identification information is changed and displayed in a specific reach form by the change display form execution means. Including specific reach music playback means to output,
The specific reach music reproducing means is:
When it is determined that the first transition condition for imparting the first game value and the second transition condition for imparting the second game value are not satisfied by the predetermining means for performance, the predetermined music is Play until the first timing, do not play after the first timing,
When it is determined that the first transition condition for giving the first game value is satisfied by the predetermining means for performance, the predetermined music is played until the second timing after the first timing. , After the second timing does not play,
When the predetermining means for production determines that the second transition condition for giving the second game value is satisfied, the predetermined music is reproduced until the second timing and after the second timing. A gaming machine that does not play or plays back until a third timing after the second timing. Based on the determination result by the effect pre-determining means and the determination result by the reach determination means, the variation for determining the variable display pattern type of the identification information for the effect as one of a plurality of predetermined variable display pattern types Display pattern type determining means;
A variation display pattern selection unit that selects one variation display pattern from a plurality of predetermined variation display patterns included in the variation display pattern type determined by the variation display pattern type determination unit;
The game according to claim 4, further comprising: a fluctuation display execution means for executing a fluctuation display of the effect identification information based on the fluctuation display pattern selected by the fluctuation display pattern selection means. Machine. The second game value is composed of the first game value and a special game state that is shifted to the game state after the first game value and is more advantageous for the player than the normal state.
As the predetermined music, plural kinds of music are stored in advance,
7. The specific reach music reproduction means includes specific music reproduction means for reproducing specific music among a plurality of types of music only when being controlled in the special game state. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. As the predetermined music, plural kinds of music are stored in advance,
When the specific reach music reproducing means is determined to give the second game value by the pre-deciding means, or a second transition condition for giving the second game value is established by the predetermining means for presentation 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising special music reproduction means for reproducing the second and subsequent timings of the special music among the plurality of types of music only when it is determined that the music is performed. Game machines.

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