JP2015006537A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine performs control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player in satisfaction of predetermined advantageous conditions, and includes performance execution means for executing a specific performance. Then, the performance execution conditions outputs a music piece as the specific performance, reduces volume of the music piece for a specific period on condition of satisfaction of predetermined conditions when the music piece is being outputted after completion of a specific game state, and performs volume adjustment processing for restoring the volume of the music piece at a lapse of the specific period. With this configuration, interest in a game is enhanced.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that controls an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied.

  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 in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker that is in an open state, making it very easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that continuously outputs music output when controlled to a specific gaming state even after the end of the specific gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2011-234959A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game is monotonous and there is a risk of diminishing gaming interest.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which improves a game entertainment interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
This is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled in an advantageous state for a player when a predetermined advantageous condition (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a confirmed decorative symbol for a big hit combination) is established. And
Production execution means for executing a specific production (for example, production control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S177),
The performance executing means outputs music as the specific performance, and lowers the volume of the music for a specific period on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the music is output after the advantageous state ends. And performing a volume adjustment process for recovering the volume of the music after the specific period has elapsed (for example, executing the processes of steps S456 and S462).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Further provided is a promotion notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S672A) for executing a promotion notification that prompts the player to operate the operation means.
The continuous production execution means is
When it is detected that a predetermined operation by the operation means is performed during a period in which the promotion notification means is not executing the promotion notification, the specific effect is continued even after the specific gaming state ends. Execute (for example, after executing the process of step S649 or when it is determined Yes in step S650, the process corresponding to step S672A is not executed).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, an unexpectedness can be given to a player who has accidentally performed a predetermined operation.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the image display device) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving the display result 5)
Specific game state control for controlling to a specific game state when a predetermined display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination) is derived as a display result of the variable display of the identification information Means,
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time for variable display of the identification information (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S111);
The variable display time determining means includes
There is a high ratio of determining the variable display time in the period from the end of the specific gaming state to the elapse of the predetermined period as a variable display time longer than the variable display time determined after the elapse of the predetermined period (e.g., step In S270, the loss variation pattern determination table B is selected, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the ratio that the variable display time in the period until the predetermined period elapses after the end of the specific gaming state is a variable display time longer than the variable display time determined after the predetermined period elapses Is expensive. Therefore, it is possible to secure a period for continuously executing the effects that are output when the game is controlled to the specific game state until the game is controlled again to the specific game state after the specific game state ends. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a decline in the game entertainment interest due to a reduction in the duration of the continuous performance.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
Based on being controlled to the specific gaming state, an effect selection means for selecting one specific effect from a plurality of the specific effects based on an operation by the operation means (for example, the process of step S646 is executed) Further including a production control CPU 120 and the like,
The effect executing means executes the specific effect selected by the effect selecting means,
The effect selection means can be selected when it is detected that a special operation has been performed by the operation means before the specific effect is selected based on being controlled to the specific gaming state. An effect increasing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S628) that increases the type of the specific effect that becomes
You may make it prepare.

  According to such a configuration, the types of effects that can be selected increase when a special operation is performed before a specific effect is selected after being controlled to a specific gaming state. Therefore, since the types of effects that can be selected by the operation of the operation means by the player increase, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(5) In the gaming machine of either (3) or (4) above,
The production execution means
Output music as the specific performance,
The continuous production execution means is
The volume of the music is decreased for a specific period on the condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the music is continuously output even after the specific gaming state is ended, and the volume of the music after the specific period has elapsed. Volume adjustment processing for recovering the sound (for example, executing the processing of steps S456 and S462),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, even when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the volume of the music is lowered, the volume is restored again, so that the player can hear the music from the continuation.

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 flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the operation detection information buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during operation effective period. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation result determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of the operation determination pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a music selection process. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect at the time of big hit.

  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, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display 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 special symbol games among the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (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 the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 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. 25A and a second hold indicator 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.

  The first special figure holding memory number is, for example, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is generated. When the start condition (first start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added 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. (Increment). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The second special figure holding memory number is a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, when a second starting prize is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening. 1 is added 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 satisfied when the start condition (second start condition) is satisfied (Increment). Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  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). When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, The start condition (also called “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko machine. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the variable display is suspended.

  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). 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).

  A start winning memory number display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B or instead of these hold indicators. In other words, in the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  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. Make it impossible. 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). ) Make it easier. 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 music 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. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  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 is provided with a dial that can be rotated by the player, and the player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of music) by rotating the dial. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation or a rotation 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, and 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. For example, the effect control board 12 may display all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or one of the on / off operations of 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 effect control board 12 also has a function of receiving the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31 and performing predetermined control.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12, according to the set volume. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio signals from the speakers 8L and 8R are 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 decoration LED and the like.

  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, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically 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.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 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, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP 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 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 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.

  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 that has flowed down the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning port (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the start winning (first start winning) is generated. The first start condition is satisfied when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. Thereafter, the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started.

  Further, when a start winning (second start winning) in which a game ball passes (enters) a second starting winning opening (second starting area) formed in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B. Thereafter, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used based on the fact that the second start condition is established, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed to determine whether or not the variable display result (special display result) of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. 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. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. 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, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “14”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round ( The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (eg, “2”) that is less than the first round number (eg, “14”), which is the number of execution times of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. The probability variation state is a special control in which the average variable display time is longer than the normal state, and the probability variation control in which the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (hit probability) is higher than the normal state is performed. This is a gaming state in which the probability variable control is performed together with the short time control in which the average variable display time is shorter 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. Note that a transition from a state in which the probability variation control is performed together with the special control to a state in which the probability variation control is performed together with the time reduction control is performed by executing a predetermined number of variable displays. Therefore, when the next big hit gaming state is started, the probability changing state may end without making a transition to a state in which the probability changing control is performed together with the time reduction control. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, after the special control is performed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times without performing the probability change control, the average variable display time becomes shorter when the normal state is shorter than the normal state. May be controlled. 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. . Switching from the special control to the short-time control is performed by executing a predetermined number of variable displays.

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state or the short time state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state In some cases, the probability variation state or the short time state ends and the normal state is reached.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). 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.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, when the high-opening control is not performed and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the high open control is performed. Control may not be performed. Note that if the game state before the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable” is the probability change state or the short time state and the short time control with the high opening control is being performed, the big hit game state is terminated. Later, time-shortening control with high opening control may be performed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. 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.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the maximum number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (for example, “14”) more than the second round number (for example, “7”), executed in the short time state The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. 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 pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In addition, 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, such as lowering the volume of the music output before the reach mode and outputting another music, The lighting operation (flashing operation) or the like in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included in an operation mode different from the previous operation mode in the reach mode.

  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 (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher. In addition, among the reach effects of the super reach, when the specific reach effect such as the super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of the super A is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the reach effect of super reach such as Super A or Super B is executed, first, the normal reach effect is executed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. . After that, when the reach effect of Super A is executed and the reach effect of Super B is not executed, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in a definite manner. On the other hand, when the super-B reach production is executed, the super-B reach production is executed after the super-B reach production having higher hit reliability than the super-A reach production. Is derived and fixedly displayed. Execution of the reach effect of Super B following the reach effect of Super A is also referred to as “the reach effect develops”. Super A's reach production will be the pre-development reach production. On the other hand, the reach effect of Super B is the reach effect after development.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the big hit type is “probable”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. Sometimes. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative pattern constituting the short-term opening chance eye is stopped and displayed, so that the fixed decorative pattern that is the special display result is derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A definite decorative design is derived. In addition, when the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, an effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in order to execute the reach effect. In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in order to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit). An image is displayed. Therefore, the display screen in the image display device 5 is most likely to receive the player's attention as the game progresses in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the image display device 5 becomes a main effect means for performing the main effects relating to the game.

  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 the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. 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 process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 include a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be done. The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. It is a random value used for The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among 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 RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, 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. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the first special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed to update the first special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the second special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior decision as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. That is, in the gaming state in which the big hit gaming state is ended and the special control is performed, a variation pattern is determined such that the average variable display time is longer than that in the normal state. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, a shorter variation pattern may be selected as the number of holdings increases. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to “8”. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, and processing that performs various settings such as setting the number of variable displays to perform special control in order to control to the probability variation state or short time state in response to success or failure of the probability variation control condition It is included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the CPU 103 reads out the big hit type buffer value from the predetermined area of the RAM 102 to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. When the jackpot type identified at this time is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, setting for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed by starting the probability change control. For example, a probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the time-shortening control is set. For example, a short time flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an ON state, and a short time counter provided in a predetermined area (such as the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to a predetermined value. A count initial value (for example, “100”) may be set. The time-count counter counts the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed before the time-control is completed. In response to the fact that the jackpot type is “probable change”, when the time-short control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, the count initial value of the time-count counter is not set, Both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag may be set to the on state. In addition, the CPU 103 determines the number of variable displays in which the special control is performed after the big hit gaming state is ended by setting a predetermined value to the variation count counter value. In this embodiment, “30” is set in the variation counter value. Therefore, during the variable display 30 times after the start of the probability change state or the time reduction state, the special control is performed regardless of whether or not the probability change control is performed. Note that the value set in the variation counter value may differ depending on whether or not the probability variation control is performed, for example, “50” is set when the probability variation control is performed.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening to be open in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. . As an example, just as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “0.1 second”. It is only necessary to set the winning game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, until the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number of times, or when the upper limit number of times has not been reached, Waiting processing or the like is executed. When the number of times that the special winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which a presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 responds to the occurrence of the start winning, such as a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Then, a predetermined game random number is extracted (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, numerical values indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Data is extracted. Numeric data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as hold data (hold information) by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). . For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (in the first special symbol display device 4A) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative design, etc., becomes the stored storage information.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is a special game (second special symbol display device 4B) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in FIG. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative design, etc., becomes the stored storage information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step S239). ). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for variation ( Step S240).

  FIG. 6A shows a determination example of the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is a numerical data or special figure display result determination table indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. And may be determined at a predetermined rate. In the determination example shown in FIG. 6A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the probability variation control is being performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “ "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, by the big hit end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise”. When the probability change state is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 6A, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the special figure display result is not determined to be “small hit”.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B can be changed to the first variable in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. It may be changed between a state (open state or expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is being performed, the special figure display result is limited so that it is not determined to be “small hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second starting prize opening. It is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to the delay. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the special figure display result may be determined as “small hit” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Also good.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S240 is “big hit” (step S241). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). . Then, the big hit type determination table is selected (step S243), and the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S244). As an example, in the processing of step S243 and step S244, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot type read from the random number buffer for variation.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the processing of step S243 and step S244. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise”. That is, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” only when the variation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B can be changed to the first variable in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. It may be changed between a state (open state or expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, By limiting so that it is not determined to be “accuracy”, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type may be determined to be “surprise” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S241 (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S247).

  When the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S246; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S245 and S247, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in steps S241 and S246 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S248, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). When the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S265). ).

  On the other hand, when the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), it is determined whether or not the variation count value is “0” (step S268). If it is determined in step S268 that the variation count value is “0” (step S268; Yes), the loss variation pattern determination table A132C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. Is selected and set (step S269). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S268 that the variation count value is not “0” (step S268; No), the loss variation pattern determination is performed as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. The table B132D is selected and set (step S270). Then, the variation count value is decremented by 1 (step S271).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, S267, S269, and S271, the gaming state is determined by, for example, determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the gaming control flag setting unit 152 is on. Is a high base state in which high release control is performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, and numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the variation random number buffer or the like Based on the variation pattern determination table set in the usage table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S272).

  FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of the cases of “reach” and when the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” or “small hit”. Yes.

  FIG. 10A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, in the process of step S272 shown in FIG. 8, by referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on which of the plurality of types of big hit types is determined. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern is different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types.

  FIG. 10B shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of a small hit. For example, in the process of step S272 shown in FIG. 8, by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “small hit” at the determination ratio as shown in B).

  FIG. 10C and FIG. 10D show examples of determining a variation pattern at the time of loss. For example, in the process of step S269 shown in FIG. 8, the loss variation pattern determination table A prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In the process of step S270, FIG. ) Will be selected. In the processing of step S272 shown in FIG. 8, based on the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation when the variable display result is “lost” at the decision ratio as shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D. The pattern may be determined. The loss variation pattern determination table A132C is selected, for example, as a usage table when the gaming state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time-short state, and after the special control is finished. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern determination table B132D is selected as a use table when the special control is performed after the big hit gaming state, for example. In the loss variation pattern determination table A132C, a variation pattern is assigned according to each gaming state, such as a normal state, a state of probability variation, or a state in which special control is not performed in a short time state. In the state where the special control is not performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern determination table B132D has a determination value for each variation pattern so that the average variable display time is longer than the average variable display time in any gaming state in the loss variation pattern determination table A132C. Assigned. According to such a configuration, the average variable display time in the gaming state during the special control in which the loss variation pattern determination table B132D is selected is more than the average variable display time in the gaming state in which the special control is not performed. Can also be long. It should be noted that the average variable display time during the special control may be longer than that in the short-time state, but shorter than that in the normal state.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S273). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the processing of step S273, the special 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 according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S274). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S271, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed (step S275). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S276), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. 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 the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S275, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the above-described command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed. One variation start command or second variation start command, variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, first reserved memory number notification command, or second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on or off (step S281). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S281; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S282). For example, in the process of step S282, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 193. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting an effect control command that becomes a big hit start specifying command by setting the EXT data among the hit start specifying commands is made to be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S283).

  After executing the processing of step S283, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in which the time reduction control is performed in correspondence with whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on (step S284). And if it is the gaming state in which the time reduction control is performed (step S284; Yes), the big hit type buffer value is read (step S285), and the big hit type is any one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. To identify. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “probable” (step S286).

  When it is determined in step S286 that the hit type is “Clearance” (Step S286; Yes), the special figure display result is “Big hit” and “Clearance” is a jackpot type during the game state in which the time reduction control is performed. Corresponding to being controlled to the open big hit state, the short / medium collision probability flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 192 is set to the on state (step S287). In this way, by setting the short / medium hit probability flag to the on state, the short time when the short time control is performed together with the probability change control after the end of the short open big hit state, corresponding to the “rush hit big hit” in the gaming state in which the short time control is performed. It is possible to shift to the attached accuracy change state (high accuracy high base state).

  When the time reduction flag is off at step S284 (step S284; No), when the big hit type is not “coincidence” at step S286 (step S286; No), or after executing the process of step S287 The big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S288). Also, in response to the special figure display result being “big hit”, settings are made to end the gaming state such as the probability variation state or the short time state and return to the normal state (step S289). For example, in the process of step S289, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are cleared and turned off. Further, if the time reduction count value is a value other than “0”, the time reduction count counter may be cleared and the count value may be initialized to “0”. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S290), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S281 (step S281; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S291). When the small hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), a small hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, a setting is made to transmit an effect control command that becomes a small hit start specifying command by setting the EXT data among the hit start specifying commands from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). Further, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S295).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S291 (step S292; No), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S296). After executing one of the processes of steps S295 and S296, it is determined whether or not the gaming state such as the probability changing state or the time-shortening state is ended to return to the normal state (step S297). For example, in the process of step S297, it is determined whether or not the time reduction count value matches the value of the time reduction counter set in the process of step S325 described later. If not, the time reduction count value is determined. Is updated to add 1. Then, when the updated time reduction count value matches the value of the time reduction counter, it may be determined that the time reduction state or the probability variation state is to be ended. Note that during the probability variation control in which the probability variation control is being performed, the special control and the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the special figure display result is “big hit”. Then, after setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S298), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the post-hit opening post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 10, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). The big hit type is identified as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323). If it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S323; No), setting for controlling to the probable change state is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), after executing the process of step S324, the setting for controlling to the time reduction state is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to an ON state and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “60”, “90”, “ 100 "etc.) is set in the time-count counter. In the time reduction state, the time reduction control is performed after the special control is performed. Therefore, the time reduction counter includes the variable display count in the special control. When the big hit type is “surprise”, depending on whether or not the short-time control was performed before the short-term open big hit state, whether or not the setting to control to the short-time state is made different. Also good. Also, when the big hit type is “probable change”, the time count count value is not initialized, and after the probabilistic change control and special control are performed, the probable change will continue until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. You may set so that both control and time-saving control may be performed continuously. Thereafter, “30” is set to the variation counter value (step S326), the value of the special process flag is initialized to “0” (step S327), and the big hit ending process is terminated. By setting the variation counter value in the process of step S326, the number of variable displays performed during the special control is set.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. 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. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process for determining whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on is repeated and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are 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 such as the game effect lamp 9 and an ornamental LED, an effect model As for the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in, determination, determination, setting and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process, the effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is used as various random values used for effect control. Update with Thereafter, the process returns to the determination process of whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S166 to S168 or S169, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 as follows. Any one of the processes in steps S170 to S178 is selected and executed.

  In the effect control process, first, it is determined whether the music continuation flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is on or off (step S166). When the music continuation flag is on (step S166; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the time-short state is ended by the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 (step S167). If it is determined that the time-short state has ended (step S167; Yes), the music continuation flag is reset (step S168). On the other hand, when it is determined that the time-short state has not ended (step S167; No), the music output during the big hit effect is continuously output (step S169). When it is determined in the process of step S166 that the music continuation flag is off (step S166; No), or after the processes of steps S168 and S169 are executed, steps S170 to S178 are performed according to the value of the effect process flag. Execute the process.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

  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 corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform variable display, notification effects, reach effects, and other various effects, the process of determining the final decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result, etc. Contains.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, 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 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, when the music output during the big hit is continuously output, the setting is made to set the music that is continuously output to OFF during the reach effect execution period. Do. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. Then, the music that is continuously output is set to ON, and the value of the production process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit “ Update to 4 ". On the other hand, when the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit. Update to “6”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hit notification effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit notification effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content at the start of the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. Displaying above, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and playing games by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 In order to execute the small hit notification effect in response to the start of the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, various effect controls are performed. The small hit notification effect may be continuously executed from the start of the small hit gaming state to the end thereof. Alternatively, the small hit notification effect may be executed in a predetermined period before the small hit gaming state is started and ended. When the execution period of the small hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit start process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot start time process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents at the start of the jackpot game state, and an effect image based on the set contents is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Displaying or outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect lamps by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 In order to execute the jackpot start effect in response to the start of the jackpot gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED 9 and the decorative LED, various effect controls are performed. The big hit start time process may be executed in a predetermined period from the end of the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination to the start of the first round game in the big hit gaming state. In the big hit start process, a process is performed in which an operation of the player such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received, the received operation content is determined, and if the condition is satisfied, a privilege according to the condition is given. Is called. The big hit start process may include a big hit notification effect that clearly notifies that the big hit gaming state is reached, or is executed in response to the fact that the big hit gaming state is not clearly notified but becomes the big hit gaming state. It may include any directing. Corresponding to the end of the execution of the big hit start time production, the value of the production process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing.

  The big hit effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state according to the number of rounds, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. Displaying above, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and playing games by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is performed, and the big hit effect is executed. For example, as will be described later, when the number of rounds is “1”, a selection screen for selecting the type of music to be output during the big hit is displayed. When the number of rounds is “15”, the player accepts the operation of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, etc., determines the content of the accepted operation, and if the condition is satisfied, the privilege according to the condition Is performed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S178 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 An ending effect is executed by performing various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED. After the effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 13 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). At this time, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), the specified variation pattern is decorated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command, for example. It is determined whether or not the pattern variable display mode is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (production control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped is determined. 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 or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance 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 it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. 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 it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes by referring to the above.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of a non-probability variable jackpot combination, a notification that it will be controlled to a promiscuous state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the jackpot gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, the execution setting of the effect during variable display is performed (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing a predetermined changing notice effect may be performed. The changing notice effect is a notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” during the variable display of the decorative symbol executed corresponding to the special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied. Good.

  As the changing notice effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, alarm sound, chime sound, siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed as the changing notice effect.

  As another example, in the process of step S528, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  Thereafter, an effect control pattern as shown in FIG. 15A is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S529). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern.

  FIG. 15A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches one of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 15B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, the effect operation is executed corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot game state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot game state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after the processing of step S529 is executed, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S530). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S531). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S529 to the VDP or the like 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 on the screen of the image display device 5. 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 S532), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 13 as variable display effect processing. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first 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 period for executing the notice effect (step S452). The notice effect period is determined in advance, for example, in an effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) selected based on the decision to execute the notice effect in the variable display start setting process in step S171 shown in FIG. Just do it. When it is a notice effect period in step S452 (step S452; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S453). For example, in the process of step S453, in order to execute a notice effect in a predetermined effect manner according to the effect control execution data read from the notice effect control pattern or the like, various commands are created and the display control unit 123 or the voice control board is created. 13 may be transmitted to the lamp control board 14 or the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing. Alternatively, it is only necessary that the notice effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them.

  When it is not the notice effect period in step S452 (step S452; No), after executing the process of step S453, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S454). . If the reach effect execution period is determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern selected in response to the change pattern in the variable display start setting process in step S171 shown in FIG. Good. If it is the reach production execution period in step S454 (step S454; Yes), it is determined whether the music continuation flag is on or off (step S455). When the music continuation flag is on (step S455; Yes), the volume of the music that has been output during the big hit and is continuously output is turned off (step S456). Note that the volume of the music may be kept on when the reach effect of normal reach is executed, while the volume of the music may be turned off when the reach effect of super reach is executed. In addition, when the reach production of the normal reach is executed after executing the reach production of the normal reach, when the reach production of the normal reach is executed, the ratio is different depending on whether or not it is developed into the reach production of the super reach. The volume of the music may be turned off. Further, the present invention is not limited to the reach effect, and the volume of the music may be turned off also when an effect with a high expectation degree of big hit such as a pseudo-ream is executed.

  Here, the process of turning the volume off (or on) will be described in detail. During the game, in principle, voice and music are output based on the sound number data of the presentation control execution data (process data) corresponding to the game state. However, even after the end of the big hit game, during the period when the music continuation flag is set, the big hit song is output according to the sound number data of the effect control execution data during the big hit game. During the period, the sound number data of the effect control execution data is not obeyed even when the condition is changing, except when the predetermined condition is satisfied. In other words, the priority of the jackpot music is higher than the priority of the normal music. Further, the predetermined condition here is the occurrence of reach production, and at this time, it follows the sound number data of the production control execution data. In other words, the priority of the warning sound is set higher than the priority of the music for the big hit.

  In this embodiment, eight channels (ch0 to ch7) are provided as playback channels capable of independently playing back phrases, and simultaneous playback of eight independent phrases is possible. That is, the volume of the decoded audio data can be adjusted for each reproduction channel in accordance with the data set in the control register. Various sounds are assigned in advance to the respective reproduction channels (ch0 to ch7). Channel 0 is assigned an error sound (warning sound) to notify of an error, Channel 1 is assigned a sound output in the case of reach production and a warning sound as a song, and Channel 2 is output during a big hit game. A special hit song, which is a big hit, is assigned, and a normal-time song that is reproduced during the period from the start to the stop of the design symbol change is assigned to the channel 3. Furthermore, sound effects 1 to 4 (for example, intros 1 to 3 described later, sound effects at the time of symbol stop, etc.) are assigned to channels 4 to 7. Also, priorities (priorities) are set in advance for the sounds assigned to the respective channels. High priority sound is output with priority. For example, when a notification sound and a jackpot music are output at the same time, the warning sound has a higher priority than the jackpot music and is output with priority. In other words, the volume of the hit song is gradually reduced or deleted, and the volume of the warning sound is increased to output the sound. Such voice control (volume control) is realized when the production control CPU 120 outputs command data to the voice synthesis IC provided on the voice control board 13 as described above. Specifically, the voice synthesis IC reads control data corresponding to the command data from the effect control CPU 120 from the voice data ROM provided on the voice control board 13, and sets data in a predetermined register according to the read control data. Then, predetermined voice control is executed.

  When a predetermined condition is satisfied when music is being played continuously during jackpots by sending and receiving commands between the effect control CPU 120 and the speech synthesis IC, the volume of the jackpot music is reduced for a predetermined period, It is possible to perform a volume adjustment process for recovering the volume after a predetermined period. The predetermined condition in the present embodiment is execution of reach production. During the reach production period, the volume of the music is reduced during the big hit, and the volume is restored after the reach production ends. By configuring the system to output the warning sound prior to the big hit song when outputting the big hit song and the warning sound at the same time, the warning sound is heard when the warning sound is output during the big hit music playback. The player can easily recognize the occurrence of the advance notice.

  When the music continuation flag is off (step S455; No), after performing the process of step S456, the rendering operation control for performing the reach rendering is performed (step S457). For example, in the process of step S457, in order to execute a reach effect in a predetermined effect mode in accordance with the effect control execution data read from the special-figure change effect control pattern or the like, various commands are generated and the display control unit 123 or What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. FIG. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing. Alternatively, it is sufficient that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them.

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S454 (step S454; No), after executing the process of step S457, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. Then, after performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S458), the execution of the variable display effect process 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 S459). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S459; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. 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.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S459 (step S459; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S460). Then, it is determined whether the music continuation flag is on or off (step S461). If the music continuation flag is on, the volume is turned off in the process of step S456 because the music was output during the big hit. The music volume is turned on (step S462). Thereby, the music whose volume is turned off in the process of step S456 can be output again after the reach effect period ends.

  When it is determined in the process of step S461 that the music continuation flag is off (step S461; No), after executing the process of step S462, a predetermined time is set as a waiting start designation command reception waiting time. Setting is performed (step S463). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S464), the execution of the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S176 of FIG. 13 as the big hit start time effect process. In the jackpot start time effect process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is an operation effective period (step S540). The operation valid period will be described later.

  When it is determined in step S540 that the operation is not valid (step S540; No), the music continuation flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is reset (step S541). As a result, the setting is made such that the output of the music that has been continuously output during the probability change state is stopped. In other words, during the probability change state, the music that was output during the big hit is continuously output until the next big hit gaming state is started. Thereafter, for example, an operation detection information buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is initially set (step S542). As the operation detection information buffer, for example, when a predetermined operation by a player on a predetermined operation means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effectively detected, operation detection information capable of specifying the detection result is detected for each operation. A storage area may be ensured so as to be stored according to the order. The CPU 120 for effect control is an “operation target” that can specify an operation means in which a predetermined operation by a player is detected, an “operation content” that can specify an operation content for the operation means, and the number of times the operation is detected. Are stored in the operation detection information buffer in association with an “operation number” indicating the order in which each operation is detected.

  Subsequent to the process in step S542, a setting for starting a predetermined operation valid period is performed (step S544). In this embodiment, a predetermined operation by the player on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B (for example, an operation rod tilting operation, a trigger button push-pull operation, a push button 31B press operation, etc.) is effectively detected. A predetermined period of time (7 seconds as a specific example) may be set as the operation effective period.

  When it is determined in step S540 that it is the operation effective period (step S540; Yes), or after the operation effective period start setting is performed by the process of step S543, processing during the operation effective period is executed (step S540). S545). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period ends (step S546). At this time, when the operation valid period does not end (step S546; No), the execution of the big hit start time effect process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S544 that it is not the operation effective period (step S544; No), or when it is determined in step S546 that the operation effective period is over (step S546; Yes), an operation result determination process is executed. (Step S547). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “7” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit (step S548), the execution of the effect processing at the time of the big hit is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of processing during the operation validity period executed in step 545 of FIG. In the processing during the operation effective period shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an operation for detecting a predetermined operation by the player, such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B, is detected (step S601). ). At this time, when it is determined that no operation is detected (step S601; No), the execution of the process during the operation valid period is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation is detected (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation is a continuous operation due to the continuous detection (step S602). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control may determine that the operation is a continuation operation when the same operation is detected as when the process during the operation valid period was executed last time.

  If it is determined in step S602 that the operation is a continuation operation (step S602; Yes), the execution of the process during the operation valid period is terminated. In this embodiment, since operation detection information indicating the number of times that a predetermined operation has been performed on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B (the number of operations) is stored, one operation means is continuously operated. This prevents the number of operations from being inappropriately updated by a continuous operation. When a continuous operation is performed, the time during which the operation is continuously performed may be measured, and data indicating the measured operation time may be stored in the operation detection information buffer. If it is determined in step S602 that the operation is not a continuation operation (step S602; No), the operation detection information buffer is checked (step S603) to determine whether the operation content is the same as the previous operation (step S603). Step S604). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control is indicated by field data of “operation content” from record data having the largest “operation number” in which valid operation detection information is stored in the operation detection information buffer as shown in FIG. Identify the operation. By comparing the operation content thus identified with the operation content detected in step S601, it may be determined whether or not the operation content is the same as the previous operation. In the process of step S604, the operation target (operation means) indicated by the field data of “operation target” is selected from the record data having the largest “operation number” in which valid operation detection information is stored in the operation detection information buffer. ) Is identified and compared with the operation target detected in the process of step S601, the operation content may be determined to be different when the operation target is different. That is, in the process of step S604, when both the current operation target and the operation content are the same as the previous operation, it is determined that they are the same operation content, while at least one of the operation target and the operation content is different. In addition, it may be determined that the operation contents are not the same.

  When it is determined in step S604 that the operation contents are the same (step S604; Yes), the number of operations is incremented by 1 (step S605), and the execution of the process during the operation valid period is ended. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control indicates the field data of “number of operations” in the record data having the largest “operation number” in which valid operation detection information is stored in the operation detection information buffer as the process of step S605. The number of operations to be performed may be updated to add one. The process of step S604 is executed when it is determined by the process of step S602 that the operation is not a continuation operation. Therefore, when it is determined in step S604 that the operation contents are the same, one of the plurality of operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is repeatedly (intermittently) in the same operation mode. ) It is operated. In the process of step S605, the field number of “operation count” is updated without adding new record data in the operation detection information buffer, thereby preventing the data amount of the operation detection information from increasing. Various operation contents for a plurality of operation means can be stored.

  If it is determined in step S604 that the operation contents are not the same (step S604; No), the operation detection information is set to a new operation number (step S606), and the execution of the process during the operation effective period is ended. . For example, the effect control CPU 120 adds record data for storing new operation detection information in the operation detection information buffer as the process of step S606, and based on the detection result of the process of step S601, The field data of “operation content” may be set. Further, “1” corresponding to the first operation may be set as the field data of “number of operations”. As an example, when the push operation on the push button 31B is repeated three times, as shown in FIG. 18, the “operation number” is “1”, the “operation object” is “push button”, and the “operation” Data indicating that “content” is “pressed” and “number of operations” is “3” is stored. Thereafter, when the leftward tilting operation is performed once with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 31A, “operation number” is “2” and “operation target” is “operation stick (stick controller)”. Data indicating that “operation content” is “left” and “number of operations” is “1” is newly set. By setting the data in the operation detection information buffer in this way, various operation contents for a plurality of operation means can be stored.

  In the big hit start process shown in FIG. 17, when the operation effective period is set to be started by the process of step S543, or when it is determined that the operation effective period is the process of step S544, the operation of step S545 is performed. By executing the processing during the effective period, a predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S544 that the operation valid period is not reached, or in step S546 it is determined that the operation valid period is to be ended, the value of the effect process flag is set to “7” by the process in step S548. Is updated. Thereafter, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit effect processing in step S177 shown in FIG. 13 is executed, and thus the processing during the operation effective period in step S545 is not executed. Thus, after the operation valid period set by the process of step S543 shown in FIG. 17 ends, the operation detection information is not updated even if a predetermined operation is performed on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. Limit to.

  When the operation is not valid, the operation means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, the operation detection means such as the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B shown in FIG. 2, or both of these operation means and operation detection means. May be stopped so that a predetermined operation on the operating means is not detected. Alternatively, although the power supply to the operation means and the operation detection means is continued, the operation detection with respect to the operation means may be disabled by the operation detection means. Alternatively, a detection signal indicating that an operation on the operation means is detected is transmitted from the operation detection means such as the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B shown in FIG. For example, the operation on the operation unit may not be recognized effectively by discarding the received detection signal.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation result determination process executed in step S547 of FIG. In this operation result determination process, whether or not the content of the operation detected in the operation valid period using some or all of the plurality of operation determination patterns prepared in advance matches any of the operation determination patterns. Determine. And when it determines with matching with any operation determination pattern, the setting for providing the player with the privilege predetermined | prescribed corresponding to the operation determination pattern is performed.

  FIGS. 21A1 and 21A2 show setting examples of a plurality of operation determination patterns used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, first and second operation determination patterns are prepared in advance. For example, pattern data indicating the first and second operation determination patterns may be stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. In each of the first and second operation determination patterns shown in FIGS. 21A1 and 21A2, “operation number” corresponds to “1”, “operation object” is “push button”, and “operation content”. Is “press”. That is, in this embodiment, a predetermined privilege is given to the player based on the detection of the pressing operation on the push button 31B in the operation effective period. On the other hand, in the first and second operation determination patterns shown in FIGS. 21A1 and 21A2, the setting of “number of operations” is different. The first operation determination pattern shown in FIG. 21 (A1) is the operation determination pattern used in step S547 in the big hit start process shown in FIG. 17, and the second operation determination pattern shown in FIG. It is the operation determination pattern used in the process of step S653 in the big hit effect process. The contents of the first and second operation determination patterns shown in FIGS. 21A1 and 21A2 are so-called hidden commands that are not notified to the player. The contents of the first and second operation determination patterns may be notified to the player.

  In the operation result determination process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is “6” (step S621). When it is determined in step S621 that the value of the effect process flag is “6” (step S621; Yes), the value of the variable N used for selecting the usage pattern is set to “1” (step S622). ). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S621 that it is not “6” (step S621; No), the value of the variable N is set to “2” (step S623).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S622 and S623, the Nth operation determination pattern specified corresponding to the value of the variable N is selected from the first and second operation determination patterns, and the usage pattern is selected. (Step S624). Then, the operation detection information stored in the operation detection information buffer is compared (step S625). For example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the record data whose “operation number” is “1” in the operation detection information buffer, and performs the process of step S624 for the field data of “operation target”, “operation content”, and “number of operations”. Compare with the operation judgment pattern set in.

  Based on the comparison result of the process of step S625, it is determined whether or not the operation detected in the operation valid period satisfies the operation determination pattern (step S626). For example, the effect control CPU 120 matches the operation determination pattern and the operation detection information in “operation target” and “operation content”, and the “operation count” in the operation detection information indicates “operation count” in the operation determination pattern. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the detected operation satisfies the operation determination pattern on the condition that it is as described above. As a specific example, when the first operation determination pattern shown in FIG. 21A1 is set as the usage pattern in the process of step S624, the number of pressing operations for the push button 31B detected during the operation effective period. When the (number of consecutive hits) is “12” or more, it is determined that the operation determination pattern is satisfied. On the other hand, when the number of pressing operations (number of consecutive hits) on the push button 31B is less than “12”, or a predetermined operation (tilting operation etc.) on an operating means (such as an operating rod of the stick controller 31A) different from the push button 31B When detected, it is determined that the first operation determination pattern is not satisfied. The operation determination pattern determined to be satisfied in the process of step S626 is also referred to as a “satisfaction pattern”. Note that it may be determined that the operation determination pattern is satisfied only when the number of pressing operations (number of consecutive hits) on the push button 31B detected in the operation valid period is “12”.

  In the process of step S625, only the operation detection information necessary for comparison with the operation determination pattern set in the process of step S624 may be read from the operation detection information buffer and compared. For example, when the first and second operation determination patterns as shown in FIGS. 21A1 and 21A2 are used, only the record data whose “operation number” is “1” is read from the operation detection information buffer. Then, it may be compared with each operation determination pattern. Therefore, even when data indicating a valid operation detection result is stored as record data having an “operation number” of “2” or more in the operation detection information buffer, the operation determination pattern is satisfied in the process of step S626. This makes it possible to determine.

  Note that, as a part or all of the plurality of operation determination patterns, a pattern including record data corresponding to the case where the “operation number” is “2” or more may be prepared. In the process of step S604 shown in FIG. 19, when both the current operation target and the operation content are the same as the previous operation, it is determined that the operation content is the same, while at least one of the operation target and the operation content is determined. If they are different, it is determined that the operation contents are not the same. When it is determined that the operation contents are not the same, the operation detection information is set to a new operation number by the process of step S606. Accordingly, by using an operation determination pattern corresponding to the case where the “operation number” is “2” or more, an operation combining a plurality of operation means, an operation combining different operation contents even with the same operation means, and the like It becomes possible to detect various operation contents for a plurality of operation means or a single operation means.

  When it is determined in step S626 that the operation determination pattern is satisfied (step S626; Yes), after setting for giving a different privilege to the player according to the satisfaction pattern (step S628), the operation result determination process The execution of is terminated. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21B, in the case of the first satisfaction pattern, setting is made such that the selected music is added in the process of step S628. As a result, as shown in FIG. 24C, the selected music is added and displayed in the big hit effect processing described later, as shown in FIG. 24B. On the other hand, in the case of the second satisfaction pattern, the music continuation flag is set to ON in the process of step S628. Thus, by the processing in step S169 shown in FIG. 13, even in the variable display after the big hit, as shown in FIGS. 24 (e) to (g), the big hit is being made unlike in FIGS. 24 (h) to (j). The music that was output to is continuously output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S626 that the operation determination pattern is not satisfied (step S626; No), the execution of the operation result determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect processing executed in step S177 of FIG. In the big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S641). At this time, if a hit end designation command is received (step S641; Yes), a setting for ending the big hit effect or the like performed corresponding to the big hit gaming state is made (step S642), and the value of the production process flag is set. Is updated to “8” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S643), and the big hit effect process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S642, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electric decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control to end the effect operation that is a big hit effect by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like.

  If no hit end designation command is received in step S641 (step S641; No), it is determined whether the number of rounds, which is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, is “15” which is the final round. (Step S644). As an example, in the process of step S607, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state may be specified from the special winning opening open designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  If the number of rounds is not “15” in step S644 (step S644; No), it is determined whether or not the number of rounds, which is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, is “1” (step S645). When the number of rounds is “1” in step S645 (step S645; Yes), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that is a big hit effect corresponding to the case where the number of rounds is “1” (step S646). ). As an example, in the process of step S646, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. 24, after transmitting the electrical decoration signal to the lamp control board 14 and so on, the reach effect that becomes the super reach is terminated and the fixed decorative pattern that becomes the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. ) Or (c), a setting for displaying a selection screen of a music to be output during a big hit and a setting for accepting a rotation operation of the jog dial by the player are performed, and an effect operation which is a big hit effect is executed. After executing the processing of step S646, the big hit effect processing is terminated. Here, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), the music selection screen to be output during the big hit is shown in FIG. 24 (c) when a privilege is given in the process of step S547 in the big hit start process shown in FIG. When a selectable music is added in comparison with b) (for example, music D) and no privilege is given, a selection screen as shown in FIG. As described above, these settings are performed in the process of step S628 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the music selection process performed in the process of step S646 in the big hit effect process of FIG. In the music selection process, first, a selection operation period indicating a period during which a player receives a selection operation is set to start reception of the selection operation by the player (step S671). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the selection operation period has ended (step S672). When it is determined in step S672 that the selection operation period is in progress (step S672; No), an operation promotion effect control process is executed (step S672A), and a screen as shown in FIG. 24 (a) or (b) is displayed. Then, the player is prompted to perform an operation, and the music selection process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the selection operation period has ended (step S672; Yes), it is determined whether or not a rotation operation of the jog dial by the player is detected during the selection operation period (step S673). For example, the operation detection information is stored in the operation detection information buffer based on the fact that an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action has been detected is transmitted from the push sensor 35B. Therefore, the determination may be made by reading the operation detection information buffer. In addition, after performing the process of step S672A, the cursor display control process which displays the cursor which points to one music on a screen is performed synchronizing with selection operation by a player. Further, the operation by the player may be a tilting operation of the stick controller 31A in addition to the rotation operation of the jog dial. Furthermore, although the example which determines whether operation by the player was performed after determining completion | finish of the selection operation period in step S672 was shown, acceptance of selection operation was started by the process of step S671, for example. Later, when it is detected that an operation by the player has been performed after the execution of the process of step S672A, the selected music piece may be designated.

  If it is determined in step S673 that the jog dial rotation operation has been detected (step S673; Yes), the music selected by the rotation operation is designated as the music to be output during the big hit (step S674). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S673 that the rotation operation of the jog dial has not been detected (step S673; No), an arbitrary music piece (for example, music piece A) is designated as a music piece to be output during the big hit (step S675). After performing the process of step S674 or step S675, the music selection process is terminated. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 24, among the music pieces A to C displayed so as to be selectable in FIG. 24B, the rotation operation is detected in step S673 of FIG. 23, and the music piece C is processed in step S674. Shows an example in which is specified.

  Returning to FIG. 22, if it is determined in step S644 that the number of rounds is “15” (step S644; Yes), for example, it is the start timing of the effect period based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S647). If it is determined in step S647 that it is the start timing of the production period (step S647; Yes), for example, in the same manner as the processing in step S542 in the big hit start process shown in FIG. An operation detection information buffer provided in a setting unit or the like is initially set (step S648), and a setting for starting a predetermined operation valid period is made (step S649).

  Returning to FIG. 22, when it is determined in step S647 that it is not the production period start timing (step S647; No), it is determined whether or not it is the operation effective period (step S650). If it is determined in step S650 that the operation is valid (step S650; Yes), the process in step S649 is executed, and then the process during the operation valid period shown in FIG. 19 is executed (step S651). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the operation effective period ends (step S652). When it is determined in step S652 that the operation valid period ends (step S652; Yes), the operation result determination process shown in FIG. 20 is executed (step S653). It should be noted that the effect period may be set as the operation effective period during the big hit effect with the number of rounds “15” as the final round.

  In the operation result determination process in step S653, since the value of the effect process flag is not “6” in the process of step S621 (step S621; No), unlike the case of step S547 in the big hit start process shown in FIG. “2” is set to the value of N (step S623). Then, the second operation determination pattern shown in FIG. 21 (A2) is set (step S624), and when the operation determination pattern is satisfied (step S626; Yes), the music is recorded as the second satisfaction pattern shown in FIG. 21 (B). The continuation flag is set on (step S628). On the other hand, when the operation determination pattern is not satisfied (step S626; No), the music continuation flag is not set to ON. According to this, as shown in FIG. 24, when the operation determination pattern is satisfied as shown in FIG. 24 (e), the music continuation flag is set to ON, as shown in FIG. 24 (f) and (g). Thus, even after the final round is completed, the music piece C designated in step S674 in FIG. 23 is continuously output. On the other hand, if the operation determination pattern is not satisfied as shown in FIG. 24 (h), the music continuation flag is not set, and the music C is set after the final round is finished as shown in FIGS. 24 (i) and (j). Will not be output. In this embodiment, an operation by the player for continuing the music during the big hit effect whose number of rounds is “15” is accepted. Therefore, since the player can listen to the selected music from the selection of the music to the big hit game state until the performance during the big hit of the final round is executed, it is determined whether the music is the favorite music for the player. It is possible to secure a period for determining whether or not to continue the music based on the determination. Note that the player's operation for continuing the music may be accepted in any of the rounds “1” to “15”, and may be over a plurality of rounds.

  When it is determined in step S645 that the number of rounds is not “1” (step S645; No), or when it is determined that the operation is not valid in step S650 (step S650; No), the operation valid period is determined in step S652. If it is determined that the process has not ended (step S652; No), after executing the process of step S653, the execution setting of the big hit middle effect according to the number of rounds is performed (step S654), and the big hit effect process is performed. finish. In the process of step S654, for example, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the special winning opening open designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read from various effect control pattern tables, and the effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed.

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined operation is performed within the period set when the effect in the final round 15R is being executed, so that the big hit gaming state is maintained even after the big hit gaming state ends. The music that has been output to is continuously output. Therefore, whether or not to continue the music is determined by the player's operation, so that the game interest can be improved.

Further, since an operation necessary for continuing the music output during the big hit gaming state is not notified to the player, unexpectedness can be given to the player who has accidentally performed a predetermined operation.
Further, in the gaming state in which the special control is performed, the loss variation pattern determination table B is selected, so that the average variable display time in the period in which the special control is performed after the big hit gaming state is ended becomes long. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the game entertainment interest due to the shortening of the output period of music that is continuously output.

  In addition, according to the above configuration, when an operation for satisfying the first satisfaction pattern is performed before the music is selected by the player's operation under the control of the big hit gaming state, the music to be selected The number of increases. Therefore, the game entertainment can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the above configuration, when the jackpot gaming state ends and the music is continuously output, and the reach state is reached, the volume of the music that is continuously output is turned off, It turns on again after the reach state ends. Therefore, even if the reach state is reached and the volume of the music is lowered, the volume is restored again, so that the player can hear the music from the continuation.

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In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application 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.

  (1) In the above embodiment, as an effect (continuous effect) to be continued after the end of the big hit gaming state, an example of continuously outputting the music output during the big hit gaming state is shown, but this is an example. The continuation effect may be, for example, a light effect by the game effect lamp 9 or a combination of music and light effect.

  (2) In the above embodiment, in any of the gaming state of the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and the short time state, that is, regardless of whether the probability is high or low, the high after the big hit gaming state In the base state, an example in which the special control is performed during the variable display period of 30 times is shown as an example. For example, the special control may be performed only when the high-accuracy base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state is finished, that is, only when the probability change state is entered. According to this, in the case of the low-accuracy base state and the short-time state, even if the average variable display time is not longer than the normal state, the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state early compared to the probable state Since it is low, it is possible to suppress the decline of the game entertainment due to the shortened duration of the music to be output. Further, although an example in which the high base state is controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state has been described, the special base control after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the low base state. Since the average variable display time is longer than the normal state during the period in which the special control is performed, the ratio of the number of winnings to the start winning opening with respect to the variable display time increases when the high base state is controlled. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player may stop firing the game ball when the reserved memory number becomes a predetermined upper limit value. Therefore, during the period when the special control after the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being stopped by controlling the low base state.

  (3) In the above embodiment, in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8, when the variation counter value is “0”, the loss variation pattern determination table A is selected and is other than “0”. In this case, an example in which the loss variation pattern determination table B is selected has been shown, but this is only an example. For example, when the variation counter value is “0”, the table to be selected has a high ratio of A selected among the loss variation pattern determination tables A and B, and the variation counter value is other than “0”. In this case, the ratio at which the loss variation pattern determination table B is selected may be increased.

  (4) Also, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21 (A1), one operation determination pattern is prepared in advance, and when an operation that matches this operation determination pattern is performed, a selectable music piece Although an example in which one song is added is shown, this is an example. For example, a plurality of different operation determination patterns may be set according to the number of operations, and the number of songs to be added may be changed according to the number of operations. In this case, when a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected in the operation valid period, the operation determination pattern is sequentially set from the operation determination pattern having the largest number of pressing operations among the preset operation determination patterns. What is necessary is just to determine whether it is satisfied. When an operation that matches the operation determination pattern is performed, the player may be notified that the operation determination pattern is satisfied.

  (5) In the above embodiment, when the time saving state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends, the output of the music continuously output when the time saving state ends is stopped, and the probability changing state is controlled. In this case, the example in which the music that is continuously output is continuously output until the next big hit gaming state is controlled is shown as an example. For example, the music that is continuously output may be continuously output until it is controlled to the big hit gaming state regardless of whether it is in the short-time state or the probability variation state. Also, the music that is being output continuously may be stopped based on the execution of variable display a predetermined number of times, or may continue until the music that was in the middle of the big hit gaming state has ended. Alternatively, it may be stopped when it is finished.

  (6) In the above embodiment, an example in which an operation effective period is provided regardless of the type of jackpot is shown when it is determined that the number of rounds is “15” in the jackpot effect processing in FIG. Is an example. For example, if it is determined in step S644 that the number of rounds is “15”, whether or not the operation effective period is provided at a different rate depending on whether the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”. May be determined. According to this, for example, when the music is continuously output, the possibility that the probability variation control is performed is higher than when the music is not continuously output, and the expectation of the player can be increased. it can. It should be noted that the operation valid period may be provided only when the jackpot type is “probable change” so that the music can be continuously output. Further, even if the operation valid period is not provided, for example, the number of times that the jackpot gaming state is reached is counted, and when the count value becomes “5”, the music is continuously output even after the jackpot gaming state ends. You may do it. According to this, music can be continuously output even to a player who does not know the contents of the hidden command, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  (7) In the above embodiment, an example in which the volume of the music is turned off during the execution period of the reach effect is shown, but this is an example. For example, instead of turning off the volume of music, playback of music may be paused. Further, when the display of the demo screen is started, the volume of the music may be turned off, or the reproduction of the music may be paused. Furthermore, it may be possible to select stop and playback of music by the player's operation.

  (8) In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various presentation operations including the display operation of the presentation image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the 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 prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified A slot machine and a variable winning device are configured such that one game is completed by displaying a display result on a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that controls a specific game state when a game medium passes through a specific area of a plurality of areas provided.

  (9) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in storage devices, such as a computer apparatus. 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.

  (10) The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the downloaded program and data via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is possible to adopt a form in which execution is possible, or a form in which execution is performed 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.

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 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 100 ... Game control microcomputers 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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that controls an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined advantageous condition is established,
Providing production execution means for executing a specific production,
The performance executing means outputs music as the specific performance, and lowers the volume of the music for a specific period on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the music is output after the advantageous state ends. And performing a volume adjustment process for recovering the volume of the music after elapse of the specific period.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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