JP2014097185A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce an incongruity sense of a performance.SOLUTION: By varying a reproduction speed of a video in a post-ready-to-win performance A or a post-ready-to-win performance B according to an execution time of a pre-ready-to-win performance, a game machine adjusts a total time of the execution time such that the total time accords with one variable display time corresponding to a variation pattern. When varying the reproduction speed of the video in the post-ready-to-win performance A, one voice previously associated to each group to which a plurality of reproduction speeds belong is selected and outputted as voice that is lines of a character in a selection lines performance. Video data corresponding to a slowest reproduction speed is prestored in a video data memory, and when varying the reproduction speed of the video, the game machine reproduces the video based on the video data at high speed. When the execution time of the pre-ready-to-win performance is a prescribed time or greater, the game machine changes reproduction content of the video in the post-ready-to-win performance B or changes contents (wording) of the lines in a fixed lines performance to execute a special performance having different performance content.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a predetermined specific display result is derived in variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when played.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol).

  With such a gaming machine, after variably displaying in a normal reach variation mode, a variable display is performed by switching to a super reach variation mode after a development waiting period selected from a plurality of types, and the same image is fast-forwarded or It has been proposed to adjust the fluctuation period by playing back later (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-141293 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, when fast-forwarding or slow-playing is performed, there is a possibility that an effect accompanied by output such as voice may give the player a sense of incongruity and lower the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that reduces a sense of incongruity in production and prevents a decrease in interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides variable display means (for example, an image) that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and derives a display result. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination) is derived on the display device 5 or the like) (For example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that determines whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived (for example, a game that executes the process of step S102) Based on the determination result of the control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 of the control microcomputer 100, and the prior determination means, the display result is derived after the variable display of the identification information is started. Variable display time determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the variation pattern setting process of step S111) and a predetermined effect within the variable display time determined by the variable display time determining means. Effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect processing during variable display in step S172), and the effect executing means includes a plurality of types of first different execution times within one variable display time. The first effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S502) capable of executing any one of the effects and a period different from the period in which the first effect is executed, Second effect executing means capable of executing a second effect that outputs audio together with a video whose playback speed is changed according to the execution time of the effect (example) The total time of the execution time of the first effect and the execution time of the second effect is matched with the first variable display time, and the second effect is executed. When changing the playback speed, the second effect control means for selecting and outputting the sound previously associated with the playback speed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S403 and the processing of steps S503 to S507, etc. ).
According to such a configuration, when the playback speed of the second performance is changed, the voice associated with the playback speed is selected and output, thereby reducing the uncomfortable feeling of the performance and reducing the interest of the game. Can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), when the second effect control means changes the playback speed of the second effect, the second effect control means associates in advance with each group to which a plurality of playback speeds including the playback speed belong. The selected voice may be selected (see, for example, FIG. 15B).
In such a configuration, it is only necessary to prepare one sound for each group to which a plurality of playback speeds belong, so that the sense of discomfort of the production is reduced while suppressing the data volume for the production, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest of the game. Can do.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), video data storage means (for example, video data memory 131) for storing video data corresponding to the slowest playback speed as the video data of the second effect. And the second effect control means reproduces the video based on the video data read from the video data storage means at a high speed when changing the playback speed of the video in the second effect (see, for example, FIG. 16). May be configured.
In such a configuration, by playing a video based on video data corresponding to the slowest playback speed at high speed and changing the playback speed, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling of the video and prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3), when the execution time of the first effect is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, and when the execution time of the first effect is less than the predetermined time; Is a second effect designating unit (for example, based on the effect control pattern CPB4 shown in FIG. 12B) that designates a special effect with different content as the second effect executed by the second effect executing unit. For example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing
In such a configuration, when it is not possible to cope with the change only by changing the playback speed of the second performance, by executing a special performance with a different content, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort in the performance and prevent a decrease in interest in the game. Can do.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), when the second effect control unit changes the playback speed of the image in the second effect, a predetermined image is included in the second effect. It may be configured to include specific image display control means for superimposing and displaying a specific image (for example, a cut-in image or a window image) on the predetermined video during the reproduction period.
In such a configuration, when the playback speed of the video in the second effect is changed, the specific image is displayed in a superimposed manner, thereby reducing the sense of discomfort in the effect due to the playback of the video and preventing a decrease in the interest of the game. .

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), a predetermined movable aspect is performed, and the effect member movable so as to be overlapped with the display area of the variable display means, When the second effect control means changes the playback speed of the video in the second effect, the effect that moves the effect member to the front side of the predetermined image during the period in which the predetermined image is reproduced in the second effect And a member control means.
In such a configuration, when the reproduction speed of the video in the second production is changed, the production member is moved to the front side, thereby reducing the uncomfortable feeling of the production due to the reproduction of the video and preventing a decrease in the interest of the game. Can do.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a display control part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a fluctuation pattern determination at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of a fluctuation pattern determination at the time of a loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the effect structure at the time of super reach. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the production control pattern at the time of super reach. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a super reach production control process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of video data or audio | speech data. It is a figure which shows the operation example which changes reproduction speed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement at the time of super reach. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement at the time of super reach. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement at the time of super reach.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 shown in FIG. 3 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 130, a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 131, a VRAM (Video RAM) 132, and an LCD drive circuit 133. Note that the VDP 130 may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM 131 may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The VDP 130 has a video data processing function such as a high-speed drawing function and a moving image decoding function for displaying various images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, and image data in accordance with a display control command from the effect control CPU 120. It is an image processor that executes processing to control the output of a video signal. The video data memory 131 stores in advance various image data (video data) corresponding to various videos displayed on the image display device 5. For example, the video data stored in the CGROM 131 includes a plurality of types of video data corresponding to a plurality of types of effect images, such as a plurality of types of decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5. The VRAM 132 provides a work area for the VDP 130 to execute image data processing using the video data read from the video data memory 131, and the display data for the effect image is expanded and stored. The display data expanded and stored in the VRAM 132 may include, for example, pixel data (raster data) created by the VDP 130 based on vector data (vector data) such as points, lines, and polygons. The LCD drive circuit 133 reads display data from the VRAM 132, creates gradation data (color signal data) of each pixel constituting the display screen of the image display device 5, and outputs a scanning signal based on a predetermined clock signal. This is a circuit for displaying various images (videos) on the screen of the image display device 5 by generating and outputting to the image display device 5.

  The LCD drive circuit 133 may have a scaler circuit that converts the number of pixels of display data read from the VRAM 132 and generates gradation data of each pixel constituting the display screen of the image display device 5. Display data read from the VRAM 132 is input to the scaler circuit, and one or both of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction is enlarged (or reduced) at a predetermined enlargement ratio, so that the pixel data Convert numbers. For example, the scaler circuit can convert the number of pixels of the pixel data by using bilinear filtering that obtains the pixel values after enlargement from the four pixel values before enlargement by linear interpolation. The vertical and horizontal enlargement ratios in the scaler circuit can be individually set by, for example, a display control command from the effect control CPU 120.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A. Based on this, a start condition (first start condition) for executing variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is established. Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B. Thus, a start condition (second start condition) for executing variable display of the special symbol (second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  Although the variable display start condition (the first start condition or the second start condition) is satisfied, for example, when the variable display based on the previously established start condition is executed, or the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state If the variable display cannot be started, such as when it is being performed, it is variable until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4” corresponding to each of the first special figure and the second special figure) is reached. Display execution is suspended.

  A start condition (first start condition or second start condition) for starting variable display after the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening and the variable display start condition is satisfied. ) Is established, whether or not to make the variable display result “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and an effect control command for specifying the variable display result and the change pattern is specified from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is transmitted. Based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started. After that, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, a fixed symbol that is a variable display result is stopped and displayed (derived display).

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbols corresponding to the special game are variably displayed. In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The decorative display variable display state may be a reach state. Here, the decorative display variable display state is a decoration that has not been stopped and displayed yet when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in any of the decorative design display areas constitutes a part of a predetermined jackpot combination. Reach status for symbols (also referred to as “reach variation symbols”) by continuing variation, or by changing all or part of the decorative symbols synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination It becomes.

  Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative symbols may be a big hit combination by changing the decorative symbols, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state by changing in synchronism while constituting all or a part.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative design has reached the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Display images), changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation of the decorative design. There may be a case where an effect operation different from the state before reaching the reach state is executed. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the playback display of the moving image, and the change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display (or simply “reach effect”). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the operation of the effect movable member Or the like may be included in an operation mode different from that before the decorative symbol variable display state becomes “reach”.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are determined in advance. When the super reach reach mode appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit reliability) is higher than when the normal reach reach mode appears. Note that the case where the decorative display variable display state does not reach the reach state is also referred to as “non-reach”, and there is no possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” unless a special combination such as a predetermined chance eye is obtained. .

  When a definite symbol (determined special symbol), which is a variable symbol display result in the special symbol game using the first special symbol or the second special symbol, is derived and displayed, the image display device 5 displays the decorative symbol variable symbol display result. The determined symbol (definite decorative symbol) is derived and displayed. In this way, the time when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative design is started and the time when it ends is almost the same (may be exactly the same), and the variable display period is almost the same (may be exactly the same). Is also referred to as “variable display synchronization”.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), which is controlled to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. A combination of decorative symbols that reminds a big hit in the image display device 5 when the big special symbol display is stopped on the first special symbol display device 4A and when the big special symbol display is stopped on the second special symbol display device 4B (Big hit combination) is stopped.

  In the big hit gaming state, the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is driven, and the big winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area is in an open state (first state). Then, in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the big winning opening is opened in an advantageous state for the player. A round in the (first state) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such rounds, the special winning opening is set in a closed state (second state) that is disadvantageous to the player.

  When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round in the big hit gaming state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  In the certain change state and the short time state, the advantageous opening control that makes it easier for the game ball to pass through the start winning opening than in the normal state may be performed. By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in such a pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity, for example. Anything is acceptable. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a winning ball or giving a score. For example, the game value is controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ream Number of emissions (for example, "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes game control process processing. In the game control process, the value of the game process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in, and setting the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board 12 out of the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the production control command to the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. By setting the status, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control process. In the game control process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred (step S11). As an example, in step S11, an input state (on / off) of a start winning signal as a detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is checked. What is necessary is just to determine with winning.

  If a start winning is generated in step S11 (step S11; Yes), a winning random number is stored (step S12). As an example, in the process of step S12, a random number circuit 104 built in (or externally attached to) the game control microcomputer 100, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100, a game control microcomputer A gaming random number (random number for determining a variable display result, gaming state determining random number, etc.) updated by at least a part of a random counter configured using an internal register provided separately from the RAM 102 in the computer 100 A part or all of the numerical data indicating the random number and the random number for determining the variation pattern) is extracted. The random number value extracted at this time may be stored in association with the hold number, for example, in a hold random value storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S12, various control commands corresponding to the start winning prize are transmitted (step S13). As an example, in the process of step S <b> 13, it is only necessary to perform a setting for transmitting a start winning designation command for notifying the occurrence of a start winning to the effect control board 12. Whether or not a specific variation pattern with a specific reach effect such as super reach is determined based on the random display value for determining the variable display result or the random value for determining the variation pattern extracted by the process of step S12. You may make it perform determination of. In this case, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result specifying command capable of specifying a determination result as to whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined may be performed.

  In the process of determining whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined, first, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using a random value for determining the variable display result. For example, in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in the game control microcomputer 100, a variable display result determination table in which a determination value is set for the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in advance. Whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” by specifying the determination result to which the determination value matching the random value for determining the variable display result extracted by the process of step S12 is assigned. Can be determined. Subsequently, a variation pattern determination table in which different determination values are set for a plurality of types of variation patterns is selected according to the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. This variation pattern determination table may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in the game control microcomputer 100.

  By referring to the variation pattern determination table thus selected, a variation pattern to which a determination value that matches the random number value for variation pattern extraction extracted in step S12 is assigned is specified. Thereby, it can be determined whether or not a specific variation pattern for performing a specific reach effect such as super reach is determined. As described above, when the game ball passes through the start winning opening (the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening) and the start winning is generated, the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the starting winning is started. Before, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is determined to be a specific variation pattern, and a winning determination result designation command capable of specifying the determination result is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Just do it.

  When no start winning has occurred in step S11 (step S11; No), after executing the process of step S13, the value of the game process flag is determined (step S21). Then, a process corresponding to the determination value is selected from a plurality of processes previously described in the game control computer program and executed.

  For example, when the value of the game process flag is “0”, it is determined whether or not variable symbol display (variable display game) can be started (step S101). As an example, in the process of step S101, it is determined whether or not the number of holds of the variable display game is “0” by checking the stored contents of the random number storage unit for holding. At this time, if the number of hold is other than “0”, the variable display is started because the start of the variable display has been satisfied and the variable display has not been started yet. Determine that it is possible. On the other hand, when the hold number is “0”, it is determined that variable display cannot be started.

  When variable display cannot be started in step S101 (step S101; No), the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when variable display can be started (step S101; Yes), a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result is determined (step S102). At this time, the random number for game (random number for variable display result determination, random number for game state determination, random pattern determination for variation pattern) stored at the head (storage area with the minimum hold number) in the random number storage unit for hold Read random number value). The game random number read from the holding random value storage unit may be temporarily stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100. Then, using a random value for determining the variable display result and the variable display result determination table, it is determined at a predetermined ratio whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Here, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable variation state, the variable display result determination table is determined so that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than in the normal state or the short time state. It is sufficient that the determination value is set.

  When the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in the process of step S102, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is further changed using the random number value for gaming state determination and the gaming state determination table. Decide whether or not to enter the special gaming state. Corresponding to these determination results, a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result may be determined.

  Following the processing in step S102, an internal flag and the like are set (step S103). As an example, in the process of step S103, when the variable display result is determined as “big hit” in the process of step S102, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on. set. Further, when it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probability variation state, a probability variation confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is set to an on state. In addition, it may be stored in such a way that it can be specified that the state is likely to change. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “1” (step S104), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “1”, the variation pattern setting process is executed (step S111). Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “2” (step S112), and the game control process process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. FIG. 6 shows a setting example of a variation pattern used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each variation pattern indicates that the required time (variable display time) from the start of variable display to the display of a fixed symbol that is a variable display result can be specified and the outline of the production mode can be specified. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 is “non-reach” and “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case and when the variable display result is “big hit”. For the variation pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance for each variation time (variable display time) in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative design. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern, it is possible to determine the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result (variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game) is “big hit” is determined ( Step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step S262, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. The jackpot variation pattern determination table is a variation pattern determination table used when the variable display result is “big hit”. The numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern determination result. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for fluctuation pattern determination read from the variable display random number buffer. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  In the process of step S263, for example, the ROM 101 corresponds to the normal time when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state and the case where the gaming state is the probability change state or the short time state and the short time control is performed. The variation pattern at the time of loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area. For example, when the time reduction control is not being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the normal loss fluctuation pattern determination table. On the other hand, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss change pattern determination table for the time reduction. The loss variation pattern determination table for normal time and short time is a variation pattern determination table used when the variable display result is “lost” during normal time and short time, respectively, according to the predetermined number of special figure hold memory Thus, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. For example, in the loss variation pattern determination table at the normal time, it suffices that the allocation of the determination value to the determination result of the variation pattern differs according to the first special figure reservation storage number. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern determination table in the short time, it is only necessary that the allocation of the determination value to the determination result of the variation pattern differs according to the second special figure holding storage number. The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the predetermined number of special figure hold memory (the number of the first special figure hold memory or the number of the second special figure hold memory) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “2”), it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value may be assigned so that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined as “non-reach” at a higher rate than at a certain time. As described above, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when the number is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. The game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be promoted by reducing the suspension of the launching (so-called “stopping”).

  FIG. 7 shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. In the determination example illustrated in FIG. 7, the variation pattern PA3-1 (for example, a determination ratio of 2/100) or the variation pattern PA3-2 (for example, 98/100) at a predetermined ratio corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. Is determined as a usage pattern.

  8A and 8B show an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of loss. In these determination examples, the reach ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect such as the change pattern PA2-1 is executed and the super reach reach effect is not executed is executed, and the super reach reach effect such as the change pattern PA2-2 is executed. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern to be performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (big hit reliability) is increased.

  After determining the variation pattern by executing one of the processes of steps S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 5, a special diagram variation time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure variation time is determined in advance corresponding to the variation pattern as shown in FIG. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is established, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when a special figure game using the first special figure is started, the CPU 103 sends a first change start command, a change pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, In order to sequentially transmit the first pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, In order to sequentially transmit the second pending storage number notification command, a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  When the value of the game process flag is “2” in step S21 shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S121). And when variable display time has not passed (step S121; No), after performing variable display control of a special symbol (step S122), game control process processing is ended. On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S121; Yes), the variable symbol special display is stopped, and the final symbol is controlled to be derived and displayed (step S123).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S123, various control commands corresponding to the end of variable display are transmitted (step S124). As an example, in the process of step S124, a variable display end command for instructing the end (stop) of variable display or a big hit start specifying command (fanfare command for specifying the start of a big hit gaming state when the variable display result is “big hit”. ) And the like may be set for transmission.

  After the process of step S124 is executed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125). If the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125; Yes), the value of the game process flag is updated to “3” (step S126), and the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display result is not “big hit” but “losing” (step S125; No), the game process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S125). S127), the game control process is terminated. When the process of step S127 is executed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state or the time saving state is to be ended, and when it is determined that the predetermined condition is to be ended, these gaming states are ended. Settings for controlling to a normal state may be performed.

  When the value of the game process flag is “3”, it is determined whether or not to end the big hit gaming state depending on whether or not a predetermined big hit end condition is satisfied (step S131). The jackpot end condition may be, for example, that all rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state have ended. When the big hit game state is not ended (step S131; No), the game operation control at the time of the big hit is performed (step 132), and the game control process is ended. On the other hand, when ending the big hit gaming state (step S131; Yes), the setting for controlling the gaming state after the big hit ending is performed (step S133).

  As an example, in the process of step S133, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on. If it is on, the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on. Set to. Thus, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, and it is decided that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probable change state, a game corresponding to this decision result is made. It is possible to control the state to a certain change state. Even in the case of controlling to the short time state, a setting corresponding to this may be performed. Thereafter, the game process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S134), and the game control process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. The effect control board 12 is supplied with a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like. In the effect control CPU 120 in which the power supply for activation is started, a predetermined effect control main process is executed. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined startup process. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. Such an interrupt for turning on the timer interrupt flag is a timer interrupt for effect control. The effect control CPU 120 waits until an effect control timer interrupt occurs.

  When a timer interrupt for effect control occurs and the timer interrupt flag is turned on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and a timer interrupt process for effect control is executed. In addition to the timer control process for effect control, the CPU 120 for effect control can execute an interrupt process for receiving a command, and can receive an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. It only needs to be received. In the timer control process for effect control, the effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing, it is determined whether or not an effect control command has been received. If there is a reception, setting or control corresponding to the received command is performed. After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter (light emitting member) such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED. The operation control contents using various effect devices, such as the drive operation of the effect movable member, are determined, determined, and set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted as various random values used for effect control is updated by software.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area or the like of the RAM 122, and from a plurality of processes described in advance in the effect control computer program, A process corresponding to the judgment value is selected and executed. The processing executed according to the determination value of the effect process flag includes the processing of steps S170 to S176.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 12 is autonomous even if it does not depend on the production control command from the main board 11. It is possible to determine and display the variable display result by deriving and displaying the confirmed decorative design. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot effect that is executed when the game is in the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents. Displaying on the screen of the display device 5, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 ) To turn on / off / blink the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and execute other effect control, thereby making it possible to execute a big hit effect corresponding to the big hit game state. In the jackpot effect processing, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot end effect (ending effect) executed when the jackpot game state ends, and the setting contents The effect image based on the image display device 5 is displayed on the screen, the sound (sound effect signal) is output to the sound control board 13, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the lamp control board 14 is output. The game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashed by the output of the command (electric decoration signal), and other effect control can be executed to execute the jackpot end effect corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state To do. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying a production structure at the time of super reach in which a reach form of super reach appears. In this embodiment, when the reach design of the super reach is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, the variable display result is derived after the variable display of the decorative design is started. In the period, various effects are executed in the order of the effect before reach, the effect A after reach, and the effect B after reach. The pre-reach effect is also referred to as the first effect, and the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B are also referred to as the second effect. The pre-reach effect is an effect including a variable display operation of a decorative symbol executed before the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. The post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B are reach effects that are executed after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode.

  The pre-reach effect can be executed in a period from the timing at which the decorative symbol variable display is started to the timing T01 at which the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As an example, for the pre-reach effect, there are “None” in which all the symbols change (high-speed change) in the normal design and each symbol is decelerated and stopped in a normal manner, and “Slip” is variably displayed. When an effect is executed, when a variable display effect of “Development Chance” is executed, when a variable display effect of “Character Interlock” is executed, and when a variable display effect of “Pseudo Ren” is executed There is a case. Depending on the contents of the pre-reach effect, the time required from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the timing T01 when the variable display mode becomes the reach mode varies.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, after the variation of the decorative symbols is started in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” (for example, “ The left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) or all decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are displayed in a stopped state (temporary stop display) and then temporarily stopped. A predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, either “left” decorative symbol display area 5L or “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both) ), The decorative design is changed again, and then the stop display is performed, so that the effect display (or the effect display that may be changed) for changing the stop display is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, after all the decorative symbols start to change in the decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right”, all the ornaments are displayed. The decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the special combination predetermined in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped (temporarily stopped). Thereafter, the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, and the reach effect of super reach is started. A plurality of kinds of combinations of decorative symbols constituting the development opportunity are determined in advance. Therefore, when any of the development chances is temporarily stopped, the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, or the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach mode is reached. , The player's expectation is enhanced.

  In the variable display effect of “character interlocking”, after the variation of the decorative symbols is started in all of the decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” (for example, a part (for example, The decorative symbols are stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” and “right” decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5R, etc., and at a display position corresponding to the “middle” decorative symbols display area 5C. A character image is displayed. Subsequently, with the change in the display of the character image, the decorative symbol once stopped (temporarily stopped) is updated and displayed on another decorative symbol. After the decorative design is updated and displayed in accordance with the display change of the character image, the decorative image variable display mode is changed to the reach mode, so that the display of the character image is erased, and the variable display effect of “character interlocking” is performed. Can be completed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed based on the fact that the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. After changing the decorative design, temporarily display the decorative design in all the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then change the decorative design in all the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R again. The effect display (pseudo continuous fluctuation) can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, the pseudo ream chance included in the special combination predetermined in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is used. The decorative pattern to be configured is stopped (temporarily stopped). A plurality of combinations of decorative symbols constituting the pseudo-ream chances may be determined in advance.

  The post-reach effect A can be executed in a period from the timing T01 when the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode to the timing T02 when the post-reach effect B is started. The post-reach effect A includes a selected speech effect that has different selection contents depending on the playback speed of the video displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The selected speech effect is an effect of notifying a predetermined message as a speech by a predetermined character image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. In the selected speech production, the speech mode of the speech by the character image (a part or all of the speed, interval, wording, etc. of speaking different from the playback speed) differs depending on the video playback speed. However, if the playback speed of the video is within a predetermined range, the selection contents are the same, so that the speech utterance mode of the character image is not changed.

  The post-reach effect B can be executed in a period from the timing T02 when the post-reach effect A ends to the timing when the variable symbol display result is derived and the variable display ends. The post-reach effect B includes a fixed serif effect whose content is constant regardless of the playback speed of the video displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The fixed serif effect is an effect of notifying a predetermined message, for example, as a serif by a predetermined character image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. In the fixed speech production, the speech utterance mode of the character image (part or all of the speech speaking speed, interval, wording, etc. different from the playback speed) is the same regardless of the video playback speed. However, when the video playback speed exceeds a predetermined upper limit speed, it may be set to have a speech utterance mode different from that when the video playback speed is lower than the upper limit speed.

  In selected serif effects and fixed serif effects, for example, an effect that makes the player feel uncomfortable when the playback speed is changed, such as a dialogue by a character shown in a predetermined effect image, is set separately from the video playback speed. Is called. In this way, the effect that is set separately from the video playback speed is not limited to the speech by the character image, and there is an effect using sound such as BGM (background music) or other music. Therefore, the setting of the selected line effect and the fixed line effect is not limited to the case of the line by the character image, and can be applied to various effects using sound such as BGM and music. In addition, in the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B, during the period when the effect using the voice different from the selected speech effect and the fixed speech effect is executed, the audio playback speed may be changed according to the video playback speed. Good.

  FIG. 11A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 9 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401). As the processing of step S401, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. In this embodiment, there are “non-reach (losing)”, “reach (losing)”, and “big hit” as variable display contents according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach / losing combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. . When the variable display content is “big hit”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  FIG. 11B shows an example of determining the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols are determined as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. To do. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the left that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the final decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “big hit”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. To do. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, a notice effect is determined (step S402). In the process of step S402, for example, the presence / absence of the notice effect or the effect mode when the notice effect is executed is determined using the notice effect determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. Good. In the notice effect determination table, for example, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number for determining the notice effect may be assigned to the presence / absence of the notice effect or the determination result of the effect mode according to the variable display content. . The effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notice effect, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. What is necessary is just to determine an aspect.

  The notice effect is different from the reach effect during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, the display of a predetermined effect image or the variable display operation of the decorative design such as image display or voice output as a message. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display mode may become the reach mode due to different presentation operations, that the super-reach reach display may be executed, and that the variable display result may be “big hit” This is an effect for notifying a player in advance of a certain event.

  The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary to be executed (started) prior to the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  After executing the process of step S402, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S403). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control may select any one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns corresponding to the determination result of the notice effect by the process of step S402 and set it as a use pattern. In this embodiment, based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, a plurality of effects prepared in advance corresponding to the super reach at the time of super reach in which variable display accompanied by the reach effect of super reach is executed. One effect control pattern is selected from the control patterns, and is determined as the usage pattern.

  FIG. 12A shows an example of determining the effect control pattern during super reach in the process of step S403. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect of the super reach based on the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. For example, when the variation pattern PA2-2 or variation pattern PA3-2 shown in FIG. 6 is designated, it is determined that the reach effect of super reach is executed. When a reach effect of super reach is executed, a random value for determining an effect control pattern updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is used. Numerical value data to be extracted is extracted, and an effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance corresponding to super reach by referring to an effect control pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121. To do.

  In the effect control pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value for determining the effect control pattern is determined according to whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. It only needs to be assigned to the decision result. It is only necessary that the determination ratio of the effect control pattern can be made different between the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the case of “big hit” by the assignment of the determined values. As an example, depending on whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, the effect control pattern CPN, the effect control pattern CPA1 to the effect control pattern CPA4 are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Any one of the effect control patterns CPB1 to CPB4 may be determined as the usage pattern.

  FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of effects by the effect control pattern corresponding to super reach. Among the plurality of effect control patterns shown in FIG. 12B, the effect control pattern CPN corresponds to the case where the effect before reach is not executed, and the image playback speed in effect after reach A and the image in effect B after reach. Each of the reproduction speeds is an effect control pattern set to a normal reproduction speed of 100%. On the other hand, the production control pattern CPA1 to the production control pattern CPA3 correspond to the case where the variable display production of “slip”, “developed opportunity”, and “character interlocking” is executed as the pre-reach production, respectively. The fluctuation time before reach is set to be longer than the production control pattern CPN. On the other hand, the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is determined in correspondence with the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side as in the special diagram variation time shown in FIG. It cannot be changed. Therefore, in the effect control pattern CPA1 to the effect control pattern CPA3, the playback speed of the image in the effect A after reach is set higher than the effect control pattern CPN, and the execution time of the reach effect A (effect A execution time) is shortened. Therefore, the variable display time of the decorative design is adjusted so as not to be changed.

  In addition, the production control pattern CPA4 is set to a time before the reach control pattern CPN that is longer than the production control pattern CPN, corresponding to the case where the “pseudo-continuous” variable display production is executed as the production before reach. Furthermore, in the effect control pattern CPA4, the pre-reach fluctuation time is set to be longer than the effect control pattern CPA1 to the effect control pattern CPA3, and the pre-reach effect execution time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. In this way, when the execution time of the pre-reach effect is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, if the execution time of the reach effect A is shortened by setting the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A to be high, so-called “fast forward” An unnatural impression due to “play” becomes prominent, and there is a risk that the player may feel uncomfortable in the performance. Therefore, in the production control pattern CPA4, the content of the reproduced video itself in the production A after the reach is changed to content different from the production control pattern CPN and the production control pattern CPA1 to the production control pattern CPA3, thereby producing a sense of incongruity of the production. Is preventing. In the effect control pattern CPA1 to the effect control pattern CPA4, the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect B is set to the same normal playback speed as the effect control pattern CPN, and the content of the playback video in the post-reach effect B is also effected. It is not changed from the control pattern CPN.

  The production control pattern CPB1 to the production control pattern CPB3, as in the production control pattern CPA1 to the production control pattern CPA3, perform variable display production of “slip”, “developed opportunity”, and “character interlocking” as pre-reach production. In response to this, the pre-reach fluctuation time is set to be longer than the effect control pattern CPN. On the other hand, in the effect control pattern CPB1 to the effect control pattern CPB3, unlike the effect control pattern CPA1 to the effect control pattern CPA3, the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect B is set higher than the effect control pattern CPN, and after the reach By adjusting the execution time of effect B (effect B execution time), adjustment is made so that the variable display time of the decorative symbols is not changed.

  In addition, the effect control pattern CPB4 has a pre-reach fluctuation time longer than the effect control pattern CPN, corresponding to the case where the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed as the effect before reach, similarly to the effect control pattern CPA4. Set to time. Further, in the effect control pattern CPB4, the pre-reach fluctuation time is set to be longer than the effect control pattern CPB1 to the effect control pattern CPB3, and the execution time of the pre-reach effect is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. Therefore, in the production control pattern CPB4, the content of the reproduced video in the post-reach production B is changed to content different from the production control pattern CPN and the production control pattern CPB1 to the production control pattern CPB3. Is preventing. In the effect control pattern CPB1 to the effect control pattern CPB4, the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A is set to the same normal playback speed as the effect control pattern CPN, and the content of the playback video in the post-reach effect A is also effected. It is not changed from the control pattern CPN.

  Thus, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, any one of a plurality of types of pre-reach effects having different execution times can be executed within one variable display time as the first effect. In addition, as in the case where the effect control pattern CPN is determined, before the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, all the symbol variation (high-speed variation) of the decorative symbol and each symbol deceleration stop are performed in the normal mode. Thus, there may be a case where a special effect is not executed as a pre-reach effect. On the other hand, before reaching the execution time of the first effect in a period different from the period during which the pre-reach effect that is the first effect is executed, for example, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode. The post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B that output audio together with the video with the playback speed changed according to the variation time can be executed as the second effect. For example, when the pre-reach fluctuation time is a long time, the video of the post-reach effect A or post-reach effect B is played back at high speed. The total time is matched with one variable display time.

  After the effect control pattern is determined in step S403 shown in FIG. 11A, for example, it is provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. The initial value of the produced effect control process timer is set (step S404). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S405). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in the process of step S403 is transmitted to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the five display areas.

  Following the processing of step S405, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H (step S406). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S407), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 9 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S451). As an example, in the process of step S451, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect (step S452). The notice effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the notice effect control pattern selected in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. When it is a notice effect execution period in step S452 (step S452; Yes), effect control for executing the notice effect is performed, for example, by displaying a predetermined effect image (step S453). In the process of step S453, for example, the effect control execution data is read from the notice effect control pattern selected in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect (sound) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, one or both of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. It is only necessary that the notice effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by turning on, blinking, or turning off or combining a part or all of these.

  When it is determined in step S452 that it is not the notice effect execution period (step S452; No), after the process of step S453 is executed, the effect control pattern (special character) selected as the use pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is used. It is determined whether or not the display is a variable display in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed on the basis of the graphic variation effect control pattern) (step S454). And when it is the variable display by which the reach effect of a super reach is performed (step S454; Yes), a super reach effect control process is performed (step S455).

  If it is determined in step S454 that the super reach reach effect is not executed (step S454; No), after executing the super reach effect control process in step S455, for example, the special figure selected corresponding to the variation pattern Based on the setting in the change effect control pattern, etc., other effect operation control including the decorative symbol variable display operation is performed (step S456), and the variable display effect processing is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S457). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S457; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S457 (step S457; Yes), for example, display is performed in a variable symbol display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) as a result is performed (step S458). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S459). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S460), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S455 of FIG. 13 as the super reach production control process. In the super reach effect control process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is before reach before the reach mode is reached (step S501). At this time, when it is determined that it is before reach (step S501; Yes), effect control for executing the effect before reach is performed (step S502). In the process of step S502, the display control command indicated by the display control data read from the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 11A is transmitted to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. For example, a pre-reach effect such as a variable display effect of “slip”, “developed chance”, “character interlock”, or “pseudo-continuous” may be executed. The VDP 130 of the display control unit 123 reads the video data corresponding to the display control command transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 from the video data memory 131, supplies the display data developed and stored in the VRAM 132 to the LCD drive circuit 133, Various images may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  If it is determined in step S501 that it is not before reach (step S501; No), it is determined whether it is time to start the post-reach effect A (step S503). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the timing to start the post-reach effect A based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to judge. When starting the post-reach effect A (step S503; Yes), video data for display effect by displaying various videos on the screen of the image display device 5 in the post-reach effect A is specified (step S404). . The effect control CPU 120 displays the display effect video data in the video data memory 131 in correspondence with the effect control execution data (more specifically, the display control data) read from the effect control pattern at the timing of starting the reach effect A. A display control command for designating the read address and the like may be created and transmitted to the VDP 130. Further, the effect control CPU 120 designates the video playback speed in the post-reach effect A in response to the setting in the effect control pattern (see FIG. 12B) (step S505).

  FIG. 15A shows a designation example of display effect video data in the process of step S504. As shown in FIG. 12B, in the effect control pattern CPA4, the content of the reproduced video in the post-reach effect A is changed to a content different from the other effect control patterns. Therefore, in the process of step S504, when the effect control pattern is other than the effect control pattern CPA4, the read address of the display effect video data DTG1 in the video data memory 131 may be specified. On the other hand, in the case of the effect control pattern CPA4, a read address or the like in the video data memory 131 of the display effect video data DTG2 different from the display effect video data DTG1 may be specified. The video data DTG2 for display effects is reproduced by changing the content of the video from the video data DTG1 for display effects by deleting a predetermined scene included in the reproduced video from the video data DTG1 for display effects. It is sufficient if the required time is short. Thus, in response to the execution time of the pre-reach effect being the first effect being equal to or longer than the predetermined time, if the execution time of the post-reach effect A is less than a specific time, the content of the video (partial It is also possible to execute a special effect such as a video with a different effect content, such as deleting the scene of (2).

  Following the processing of step S505, the voice data for the selected speech is designated (step S506). The production control CPU 120 corresponds to the production control execution data (more specifically, the audio control data) read from the production control pattern at the timing of starting the after-reaching production A, and the audio data mounted on the audio control board 13. A voice control command for designating a read address of the voice data for the selected speech in the ROM may be created and transmitted to the voice synthesis IC on the voice control board 13 or the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 designates the start of the post-reach effect A based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern (step S507).

  FIG. 15B shows an example of designation of selected speech audio data in the process of step S506. In the selected speech effect, when the execution time of the pre-reach effect that is the first effect is less than a predetermined time, a speech that is generated by the character by selecting a voice that is associated in advance with the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A Output as. Therefore, in the process of step S506, when the production control pattern is one of the production control pattern CPN, the production control pattern CPA1, and the production control pattern CPB1 to the production control pattern CPB4, the selection in the audio data ROM of the audio control board 13 is performed. The read address of the speech audio data DTS1-1 may be specified. On the other hand, in the case of the effect control pattern CPA2 or the effect control pattern CPA3, the read address of the selected speech audio data DTS1-2 in the audio data ROM of the audio control board 13 may be specified. In the case of the production control pattern CPA4, the reading address of the selected speech audio data DTS2 in the audio data ROM of the audio control board 13 may be specified. The selected serif audio data DTS1-1 and the selected serif audio data DTS1-2 have the same serif contents (words), while the other speech utterances (speaking speeds and delays different from the playback speed) The time required for audio reproduction may be varied by making one or both of the two different from each other. The selected speech audio data DTS2 is different from the selected speech audio data DTS1-1 and the selected speech audio data DTS1-2 in that the time required for voice reproduction is shortened by making the contents (words) of the speech different. If it is. As described above, in response to the execution time of the pre-reach effect being the first effect being equal to or longer than the predetermined time, if the execution time of the post-reach effect A is less than the specific time, the contents of the lines (words) Such special effects may be executed using voices with different contents.

  If it is determined in step S503 that it is not time to start the post-reach effect A (step S503; No), it is determined whether it is time to start the post-reach effect B (step S508). Then, when the after-reaching effect B is started (step S508; Yes), video data for display effects by displaying various images on the screen of the image display device 5 in the after-reaching effect B is designated (step S509). . The presentation control video data in the video data memory 131 corresponds to the presentation control execution data (more specifically, display control data) read from the presentation control pattern at the timing of starting the after-reaching presentation B. A display control command for designating the read address and the like may be created and transmitted to the VDP 130. Further, the effect control CPU 120 designates the video playback speed in the post-reach effect B in response to the setting in the effect control pattern (see FIG. 12B) (step S510).

  As shown in FIG. 12B, in the effect control pattern CPB4, the content of the reproduced video in the post-reach effect B is changed to a content different from the other effect control patterns. Therefore, in the process of step S509, when the effect control pattern is other than the effect control pattern CPB4, the same read address is designated as the read address of the display effect video data in the video data memory 131, while the effect control is performed. In the case of pattern CPB4, a different read address may be designated.

  Following the processing of step S510, audio data for fixed speech is specified (step S511). The production control CPU 120 corresponds to the production control execution data (more specifically, the audio control data) read from the production control pattern at the timing of starting the after-reaching production B, and the audio data mounted on the audio control board 13. A voice control command designating a read address of voice data for fixed speech in the ROM may be created and transmitted to a voice synthesis IC on the voice control board 13 or the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 designates the start of the post-reach effect B based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern (step S512).

  FIG. 15C shows an example of designation of fixed speech audio data in the process of step S511. In the fixed line effect, when the execution time of the pre-reach effect that is the first effect is less than a predetermined time, the playback speed of the sound that becomes the speech that the character utters as the specific sound is maintained at a constant speed. Further, in this embodiment, the content of the speech line in the fixed line effect is also set to a fixed content if the execution time of the pre-reach effect is less than a predetermined time. Even if the execution time of the pre-reach effect that is the first effect is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, if the execution time of the post-reach effect A is set to a short time by the effect control pattern CPA4, The playback speed of the speech to be spoken is maintained at a constant speed, and the content of the speech is set to a constant content. Therefore, in the process of step S511, when the production control pattern is other than the production control pattern CPB4, the read address of the fixed speech audio data DTU1 in the audio data ROM of the audio control board 13 may be specified. On the other hand, in the production control pattern CPB4, the audio data ROM of the fixed speech audio data DTU2 different from the fixed speech audio data DTU1 corresponding to the execution time of the pre-reach production being the first production being a predetermined time or more. A read address or the like may be specified. The fixed speech audio data DTU2 only needs to have a shorter time required for audio reproduction by making the content (word) of the speech different from that of the fixed speech audio data DTU1. As described above, in response to the execution time of the pre-reach effect being the first effect being equal to or longer than the predetermined time, if the execution time of the post-reach effect B is less than a specific time, the contents of the lines (words) Such special effects may be executed using voices with different contents.

  After executing the process of step S507 shown in FIG. 14, when it is determined that it is not time to start the post-reach effect B in step S508 (step S508; No), or after executing the process of step S512 Performs effect control for executing the effect after reach (step S513). In the process of step S513, for example, when the presentation control execution data is read from the presentation control pattern according to the presentation control process timer value, the display control command indicated by the presentation control execution data is sent to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. For example, the post-reach effect by various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the game effect lamp 9 may be executed.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an operation example of changing the video playback speed in the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B. In the video data memory 131 in the display control unit 123, video data for display effects corresponding to the slowest playback speed of 100% as the video data of the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B serving as the second effect. Is stored in advance. For example, in the effect control pattern CPN, the video playback speed in the post-reach effect A and the video playback speed in the post-reach effect B are both set to the slowest normal playback speed of 100%. When the effect control pattern CPN is a usage pattern, the effect control CPU 120 designates a video playback speed of 100% when the process of step S505 and the process of step S510 shown in FIG. 14 are executed. A display control command is created and transmitted to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. The VDP 130 uses the display effect image data read from the image data memory 131 to reproduce the effect image at a normal reproduction speed of 100% as shown in FIG. To display.

  On the other hand, for example, in the effect control pattern CPA1 to the effect control pattern CPA3, the video playback speed in the effect A after reach is set to 104%, 109%, and 114%, respectively (see FIG. 12B). When any one of such effect control patterns CPA1 to CPA3 is a usage pattern, the effect control CPU 120 performs 104%, 109%, and 114, respectively, when the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 14 is executed. A display control command for designating a video playback speed of% is generated and transmitted to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. The VDP 130 uses the display effect video data read from the video data memory 131 to select any of the 104%, 109%, and 114% playback speeds specified by the display control command as shown in FIG. The production video is reproduced at such a reproduction speed and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  Further, for example, in the effect control pattern CPB1 to the effect control pattern CPB3, the video playback speed in the post-reach effect B is set to 104%, 109%, and 114%, respectively (see FIG. 12B). When any one of such effect control patterns CPB1 to CPB3 is a usage pattern, the effect control CPU 120 performs 104%, 109%, and 114, respectively, when the process of step S510 shown in FIG. 14 is executed. A display control command for designating a video playback speed of% is generated and transmitted to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. The VDP 130 uses the display effect video data read from the video data memory 131 to select any of the 104%, 109%, and 114% playback speeds specified by the display control command as shown in FIG. The production video is reproduced at such a reproduction speed and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

  As an example, when the video playback speed is 100%, the frame rate when the video is played from the display effect video data is set to the normal rate. On the other hand, when the playback speed of the video is 104%, 109%, or 114%, the display rate is increased by increasing the frame rate when the video is played from the display effect video data, higher than the normal rate. The video based on the video data may be played back at high speed.

  As another example, the display effect video data stored in the video data memory 131 includes data used for playback of a video including a plurality of frames and data giving a priority to each of the plurality of frames. May be. When the video playback speed is 100%, videos corresponding to all frames played back from the display effect video data are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. On the other hand, when the video playback speed is 104%, 109%, or 114%, among the plurality of frames included in the video played from the display effect video data, the priority is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. The video based on the video data for display effect may be played back at high speed (shortened playback) by thinning out the frames and displaying them on the screen of the image display device 5.

  When the video based on the video data prepared in advance is played back at a low speed, the player may feel uncomfortable by, for example, continuously displaying the same frame on the screen of the image display device 5 for a long time. . On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the video based on the video data for display effect is played back at high speed (shortened playback), it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable as in the case of low speed playback.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the effect operation at the time of super reach when the reach effect of super reach based on the effect control pattern CPN is executed. When the production control pattern CPN is determined as the usage pattern, all the design variations (high-speed variation) of the decorative symbols are performed in a normal manner. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and then the decorative symbol is decelerated and stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Done. In this way, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the same decorative pattern (specifically, a decorative pattern indicating the number “7” is used in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. ) Is temporarily stopped and displayed, the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode.

  After that, for example, a post-reach effect A and a post-reach effect B that output sound together with a video including displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 17C on the screen of the image display device 5 are executed. When the variable display time of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, for example, as shown in FIG. 17D, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, “L”, “Middle”, and “Right” When the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in all of 5R (completely stopped display), a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of an effect operation at the time of super reach when the reach effect of super reach based on the effect control pattern CPA1 and the effect control pattern CPB1 is executed. When the effect control pattern CPA1 or the effect control pattern CPB1 is determined to be the use pattern, the “slip” variable display effect is executed after all the decorative symbol variation (high-speed variation) is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol update speed (scrolling speed) is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. ) Is decelerated, and the update speed (scroll speed) is accelerated again after a temporary stop display or without a temporary stop display. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B, the decorative symbol (decorative symbol indicating the numeral “7” as a specific example) passes through the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and the decorative symbol variable display mode However, it gives the player an impression that does not become a reach mode.

  Thereafter, for example, by changing the scroll display direction of the decorative symbols in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” as shown in FIG. When the same decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative design display area 5R, the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode. Subsequently, similarly to FIG. 17C, the post-reach effect A or reach for outputting the sound together with the video including displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 18D on the screen of the image display device 5. Post-production B is executed. However, in the case of the effect control pattern CPA1, the video for display effect specified by the processing in step S504 shown in FIG. 14 is performed by changing the playback speed of the image in the effect A after reach (see FIG. 12B). By playing back video based on data DTG1 (see FIG. 15A) at high speed, the total time of the execution time of the pre-reach effect and the execution time of the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B corresponds to the variation pattern. Adjust to match the variable display time of one. In the case of the effect control pattern CPB1, the display effect image specified in the process of step S510 shown in FIG. 14 is performed by changing the playback speed of the image in the effect B after reach (see FIG. 12B). By playing back the video based on the data at high speed, the total time of the execution time of the pre-reach effect and the execution time of the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B is made to coincide with one variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern. Adjust to. When the decorative symbol variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, for example, as shown in FIG. 18E, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is displayed. All the decorative symbols are displayed in a stopped state (completely stopped display), whereby a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of an effect operation in which the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B are executed as the reach effect of super reach. In the reach effect of the super reach, a video including a predetermined character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and a voice that is a speech by the predetermined character is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 19, first, as shown in FIG. 19A, an effect image showing two characters is displayed. After that, the video of the scene where those characters make a junk is played. At this time, for example, the selected serif effect included in the post-reach effect A is executed in response to the display of the video that is the effect image as shown in FIG. 19B1 on the screen of the image display device 5. . In this selected dialogue effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (B2), the voice that becomes the dialogue of the character “Jahn Cane!” Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  As in the case of any one of the effect control patterns among the effect control pattern CPN and the effect control pattern CPB1 to the effect control pattern CPB4, the playback speed of the video in the effect A after reaching reaches 100%, or as in the effect control pattern CPA1. When the video playback speed in the post-reach effect A is 104%, the selected speech audio data DTS1-1 shown in FIG. 15B is designated by the processing in step S506 shown in FIG. Thus, when the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A is 100% or 104%, by outputting the audio reproduced from the same selected speech audio data DTS1-1, It is possible to output speech that is a speech of a character that does not cause a sense of incongruity. On the other hand, when the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A is 109% as in the effect control pattern CPA2, or when the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A is 114% as in the effect control pattern CPA3. Up to the above, if the audio reproduced from the same selected speech audio data DTS1-1 is output as when the video playback speed is 100% or 104%, the discrepancy with the playback video becomes prominent, and it is produced to the player. There is a risk of feeling uncomfortable. Therefore, when the video playback speed in the post-reach effect A is 109% or 114%, the audio data DTS1-2 for selected speech shown in FIG. 15B is designated by the processing in step S506 shown in FIG. Is done. The selected speech audio data DTS1-2 has the same content (word) as the selected speech audio data DTS1-1, but the speech mode of other speech (speaking speech speed different from the playback speed) By making one or both of them different, it is possible to output a voice that is a speech of a character that does not give a sense of incongruity with the reproduced video when the video reproducing speed in the post-reach effect A is 109% or 114%.

  Thus, the selected speech audio data includes the selected speech audio data DTS1-1 corresponding to the case where the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A is 100% or 104%, and the video in the post-reach effect B. A plurality of types of data associated in advance for each group to which a plurality of playback speeds belong are provided, such as audio data DTS1-2 for selected speech corresponding to a playback speed of 109% or 114%. Then, one selected speech audio data associated in advance with each group to which the video playback speed in the post-reach effect A belongs is selected, and the audio reproduced from the data is output. As a result, it is possible to suppress the data volume for the production while preventing the sense of discomfort caused by the sound when the video playback speed is changed.

  Furthermore, when the playback video in the post-reach effect A is changed in response to the execution time of the pre-reach effect being equal to or longer than the predetermined time as in the effect control pattern CPA4, the process proceeds to step S506 shown in FIG. Through the processing, the selected speech audio data DTS2 shown in FIG. 15B is designated. In the selected speech audio data DTS2, the reproduced video in the post-reach effect A is changed by making the content (word) of the speech different from the selected speech audio data DTS1-1 and the selected speech audio data DTS1-2. Even in this case, it is possible to output a voice that is a speech of a character that does not cause a sense of incongruity with the reproduced video.

  The post-reach effect B is executed following the execution of the post-reach effect A by the display of the video as shown in FIG. 19B1 and the output of the sound as shown in FIG. 19B2. At this time, for example, a fixed serif effect included in the post-reach effect B is executed in response to the display of a video image as an effect image as shown in FIG. 19 (C1) on the screen of the image display device 5. . In this fixed line effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (C2), the voice that becomes the line of the character “Pon!” Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Step S511 shown in FIG. 14 is performed even when the video playback speed in post-reach effect B is 100%, 104%, 109%, or 114% as in any effect control pattern other than effect control pattern CPB4. Through this process, the fixed speech audio data DTU1 shown in FIG. 15C is designated. As described above, in the fixed speech production, regardless of the playback speed of the video in the post-reach production B, the voice reproduced from the same fixed speech audio data DTU1 is output, so that it becomes the speech of the character that is the specific speech. Audio can be output. However, in the case where the playback video in the post-reach effect B is changed in response to the execution time of the pre-reach effect being equal to or longer than the predetermined time as in the effect control pattern CPB4, in step S511 shown in FIG. As a result of the processing, the fixed speech audio data DTU2 shown in FIG. 15B is designated. Fixed speech audio data DTU2 is different from the fixed speech audio data DTU1 by making the content (word) of the speech different from the fixed speech audio data DTU1, so that even if the playback video in the post-reach effect B is changed, a sense of incongruity with the playback video occurs. The voice that becomes the line of no character can be output.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. As a specific example, the above embodiment has been described on the assumption that both the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B are executed as the reach effect of super reach. On the other hand, only one of the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B may be executed as a super-reach reach effect.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reach effect is executed as the first effect, and the post-reach effect A or the post-reach effect is the second effect executed after the first effect according to the execution time of the pre-reach effect. In the above description, the video playback speed in B is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second effect may be executed prior to the first effect. That is, on the assumption that the total time of the execution time of the first effect and the execution time of the second effect matches a certain time, one of a plurality of types of first effects having different execution times is executed. What is necessary is just to change the playback speed of the video in the second effect according to the execution time of the first effect. Moreover, it is not limited to what a 2nd effect is performed immediately after a 1st effect is performed or immediately before a 1st effect is performed, It is between the execution period of a 1st effect, and the execution period of a 2nd effect. A predetermined time interval may be provided.

  In addition, the total time of the execution time of the first effect and the execution time of the second effect is not limited to the one that matches one variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, and matches the predetermined fixed time. Anything to do. As a specific example, a period in which a big hit start effect (fanfare effect) for notifying that a big hit gaming state is established when the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the “big hit” is achieved. The first effect and the second effect may be executed. As another example, the first effect and the second effect may be executed in a period in which the jackpot end effect (ending effect) for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed.

  When changing the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A or the post-reach effect B that is the second effect, the specific image is superimposed on the predetermined video during the period during which the predetermined video is reproduced in the second effect. May be configured. For example, as in the effect image shown in FIG. 19 (B1), when a predetermined image in the effect A after reach is reproduced, the cut-in image that makes it difficult or impossible for the player to recognize the effect image indicating the two characters. A covering image (typically a still image) such as a window image may be superimposed on the screen of the image display device 5. By superimposing and displaying such a cover image as a specific image, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity due to high-speed playback of a video and to prevent a decrease in interest of the game. In addition, it is not limited to the one in which the specific image is superimposed on the video with the changed playback speed, the setting for increasing the transparency of the video with the changed playback speed, the setting for reducing the video with the changed playback speed, A setting for reducing the visibility of the reproduced video, such as a setting for reducing the luminance of the video with the reproduction speed changed, or a combination of some or all of these may be performed. That is, when the video playback speed is changed, any display setting that makes it difficult or impossible for the player to recognize the playback video in the predetermined period during which the video is played back may be used.

  Alternatively, a movable member (effect member) for presentation that can be moved so as to overlap with a predetermined display area on the screen of the image display device 5 may be provided. Then, when changing the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A or the post-reach effect B serving as the second effect, the effect member is placed on the front side of the predetermined image in the period during which the predetermined image is reproduced in the second effect. May be moved. The effect member may be any member that covers a part or all of the predetermined image on the front side of the predetermined image and makes it difficult or impossible for the player to recognize the predetermined image. That is, when changing the playback speed of the video, any rendering operation that makes the playback video difficult or unrecognizable by the player during the predetermined period during which the video is played back may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when a variable display effect such as “slip”, “expansion chance”, “character interlocking”, or “pseudo ream” is executed as the pre-reach effect, the post-reach effect A or the second effect It has been described that the playback speed is changed for all the images in the post-reach effect B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the playback speed of at least a part of the video in the post-reach effect A or the post-reach effect B serving as the second effect is changed. As an example, among the videos in the post-reach effect A, the playback speed of the video is maintained at 100% in the period in which the selected speech effect as shown in FIG. 10 is executed, while the period other than the period in which the selected speech effect is executed. Then, the video may be played back at high speed. As for the video in the post-reach effect B, the video playback speed is maintained at 100% during the period in which the fixed line effect as shown in FIG. 10 is executed, while the video is not displayed in the period other than the period in which the fixed line effect is executed. You may make it reproduce at high speed.

  In the above embodiment, in the post-reach effect A and the post-reach effect B that are the second effect, the sound is output together with the video whose playback speed is changed according to the execution time of the pre-reach effect that is the first effect. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as any of the multiple types of effects included in the second effect changes the execution speed. As an example, the production element A and the production element B are included in the second production, and the execution time of the first production is changed by changing the execution speed of the production element A according to the execution time of the first production. It is assumed that the total time with the execution time of the second effect is adjusted so as to match a certain time. In this case, the effect element B that is the specific effect in the second effect maintains a constant execution speed, while the execution speed of at least a part of the effect element A other than the effect element B may be changed. Alternatively, when changing the execution speed of the effect element A in the second effect, the effect element B previously associated with the execution speed may be selected and executed.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the variable pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative symbol and the type of reach effect, one variable pattern is specified when variable display is started. Although an example in which a command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command as a first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” (reach) If not, a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode of the so-called second stop) is transmitted, and the second command is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows variable display time after that (after what is called a 2nd stop when not reaching, and a variable display mode). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize, etc.) is selected according to the display result. ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above embodiment has a feature that hardware resources including an image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software that performs predetermined processing. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part may be provided. Specifically, as a first effect, a sound is output together with a period during which any one of a plurality of effects having different execution times is executed, and a video whose playback speed is changed according to the execution time of the first effect. There is a period in which the effect is executed, and the playback speed (or execution speed) of the second effect is changed so that the total time of these periods matches a certain time. For example, a portion (or a specific effect) where a specific sound is played is maintained at a constant playback speed (or execution speed), while at least a part of the playback speed (or execution speed) is changed. May be. Alternatively, when changing the playback speed of the video in the second effect (or the execution speed of the specific effect), the sound (or effect element) associated with the playback speed (or the execution speed) is selected and output (or Execution).

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. 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 execution mode 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. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the post-reach effect B that outputs the sound together with the video whose playback speed is changed according to the execution time of the first effect such as the pre-reach effect, for example. When the second effect is executed, the total time of the execution time of the first effect and the execution time of the second effect is matched with one variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, and after reaching the second effect When changing the playback speed of the video in the effect B, the portion where the specific sound such as the fixed speech effect is played maintains a constant playback speed, while changing at least a part of the playback speed. Thereby, the uncomfortable feeling of the production can be reduced and the interest of the game can be prevented from being lowered.

  In addition, as in the case of fixed speech production, by maintaining a constant playback speed with the speech that is generated by the predetermined character as the specific speech, the discomfort of the speech that is the speech of the predetermined character that the player is interested in is reduced. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Alternatively, in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a second effect such as a post-reach effect A that outputs sound together with a video whose playback speed is changed according to the execution time of the first effect such as the pre-reach effect. Is executed, the total time of the execution time of the first effect and the execution time of the second effect is matched with one variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, and the image in the post-reach effect A that becomes the second effect When the playback speed is changed, a sound previously associated with the video playback speed is selected and output in a predetermined effect such as a selected speech effect. Thereby, the uncomfortable feeling of the production can be reduced and the interest of the game can be prevented from being lowered.

  The sound selected at this time is one sound that is associated in advance for each group to which a plurality of playback speeds belong. Thereby, compared with the case where the sound corresponding to each of a plurality of playback speeds is prepared, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort of the effect and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game while suppressing the data volume for the effect.

  In the video data memory 131, display effect video data corresponding to the slowest playback speed, such as 100% playback speed, is stored in advance. When changing the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A or the post-reach effect B, the video based on the display effect video data read from the video data memory 131 is played back at high speed. Thereby, the uncomfortable feeling of the video can be reduced and the interest of the game can be prevented from being lowered.

  When the execution time of the pre-reach effect that is the first effect is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the content of the video in the post-reach effect A or the post-reach effect B is changed, or the content of the lines in the selected serif effect or the fixed serif effect ( By changing the wording), a special effect having a different effect content than when the time is less than the predetermined time is executed. Thereby, even when it cannot respond only by changing the reproduction speed, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity of the production and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  When changing the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A or the post-reach effect B, which is the second effect, the specific image is displayed in a superimposed manner during the period during which the predetermined video is played back, thereby making it feel uncomfortable with the playback of the video. It can be reduced to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  When changing the playback speed of the video in the post-reach effect A or the post-reach effect B as the second effect, the effect member is moved to the front side of the predetermined video, thereby reducing the uncomfortable feeling of the effect due to the video playback. Can prevent a decline in interest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 130 ... VDP
131 ... CGROM
132 ... VRAM
133 ... LCD drive circuit

Claims (1)

A game for controlling a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived by variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result Machine,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived;
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display of identification information to the display result being derived based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect within the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means,
The production execution means
First effect executing means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of first effects having different execution times within one variable display time;
Second effect executing means capable of executing a second effect that outputs a sound together with a video whose playback speed is changed in accordance with an execution time of the first effect in a period different from a period in which the first effect is executed. When,
When the total time of the execution time of the first effect and the execution time of the second effect is matched with the variable display time of 1, and the playback speed of the second effect is changed, it is associated with the playback speed in advance. Second production control means for selecting and outputting the selected voice,
A gaming machine characterized by that.