JP2016034542A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing excitement of games by realizing variety of presentations while suppressing the registration numbers such as that of sound data.SOLUTION: A game machine performs prescribed games, comprising sound output means for outputting sound corresponding to the progresses of the games, and sound data setting means for setting the sound data to be outputted by the sound output means. The sound data setting means sets, when making the sound output means output a second effective sound at a second timing after making the sound output means output a first effective sound at a first timing, one sound data comprising the first effective sound, a soundless portion equivalent to the time from the first timing to the second timing, and the second effective sound.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game, such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the player as a prize ball. There is something to pay out.

  Furthermore, when the game medium wins in the winning area, variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner is started, and when the display result of the identification information becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), it becomes a big hit, and for the player Some control to an advantageous jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state).

  In addition, the game's interest has been improved by suggesting (pre-notification) that the variable display result may be a specific display result. For example, the variable display means is temporarily stopped with a symbol other than the big hit in one win. Thereafter, there is a method called pseudo-continuous (pseudo-continuous notice) in which the variable display means is restarted a plurality of times.

  With the start of the variable display means (including the case of the pseudo-ream), various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image in the display area, the sound output operation, and the lighting operation in the light emitter are controlled. In the gaming machine described in the above, voice output is performed using a table for designating voice data in time series.

JP 2010-148830 A

  However, with the technique described in Patent Document 1, the types of audio data and the like that can be registered in the table are not inexhaustible, and there is a possibility that hardware limitations may be imposed when attempting to perform various effects.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by realizing various effects while suppressing the number of registered voice data and the like. To do.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a predetermined game, and outputs a sound according to the progress of the game. Means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) and sound data setting means (for example, sound control board 13) for setting sound data (for example, sound and sound effects stored in the sound ROM) to be output to the sound output means. The audio data setting means outputs the first sound effect at the first timing (for example, at the first fluctuation in the pseudo-variable variable display effect), and then outputs the second sound (for example, the pseudo-series In the case of outputting the second sound effect at the time of the first pseudo continuous fluctuation in the variable display effect), the time from the output of the first sound effect to the second timing after the output of the first sound effect One sound data consisting of a silent part corresponding to the second sound effect is set, and the first sound effect and the second sound effect are output according to the character mode. To do. Also, a notice effect may be executed.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by realizing various effects while suppressing the number of registered voice data and the like.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the sound data setting means outputs the first sound effect at the first timing and outputs the first sound effect only at the first timing, The same sound data as when the second sound effect is output is set, and the sound output means outputs the first sound effect at the first timing when outputting the first sound effect only at the first timing. In addition, the reproduction of the audio data is stopped before the second sound effect is output at the second timing.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to deal with a plurality of types of effects with a single audio data, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the sound output means outputs another sound effect during reproduction of a silent portion of the sound data.

  In such a configuration, by reproducing independent sound effects at an arbitrary timing, various effects can be realized, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the audio output means sets the output volume to zero during reproduction of a silent portion of the audio data.

  In such a configuration, even if a slight amount of noise is mixed in the silent portion, the sound is not output by eliminating the volume, so that noise and the like can be prevented.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is the flowchart etc. which show the example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show the example of the fluctuation pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the example of an effect control process process. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation operation | movement in the pseudo variable display effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation operation | movement in the pseudo variable display effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation operation | movement in the pseudo variable display effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation operation | movement in a reach production. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation operation | movement in a reach production.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Examples of the gaming machine according to the present invention include a pachinko gaming machine and a pachislot gaming machine. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine and shows an arrangement layout of main members.

  A pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 includes a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

  The game board 2 is provided with a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B at predetermined positions in the game area. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes).

  In the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a special symbol game is played. The special symbol game is one of variable display games, and the special symbol game is displayed in a variable manner. A special symbol (special symbol) is a plurality of types of special identification information that can identify each symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is referred to as a first special symbol, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as a second special symbol.

  The special symbol is composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and a plurality of types of lighting patterns that differ depending on the combination of lighting and extinguishing in the seven-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of identification information.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area in the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of 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, in a variable display unit including a plurality of (for example, three) decorative symbol display areas corresponding to variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the special graphic game, Is displayed in a variable manner. The decorative design is a plurality of types of decorative identification information that can identify each of the variable display portions. The variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  For example, when the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 and any one of the first special figure and the second special figure is started in the special figure game, In each ornamental symbol display area, the variation of the ornamental symbol is started by scrolling up and down.

  When a fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in a special game, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas. To do.

  In synchronization with the special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed, and the finalized decorative symbols are derived and displayed. Derived display is to stop display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols and end variable display, that is, to display complete stop or final stop.

  On the other hand, a temporary stop may be displayed. During the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the display of the finalized decorative design, the fluctuation speed becomes 0, and even if the decorative design stops, it is in a state in which slight shaking or expansion / contraction occurs. .

  In the temporary stop display state, the variable display result is not displayed deterministically, but the variation of the decorative pattern due to scroll display or update display does not proceed. The temporary stop display includes not only slight shaking and expansion / contraction, but also a complete stop display of the decorative symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a reserved memory display capable of specifying a special figure reserved memory number indicating a variable display hold number in the special figure game is performed.

  The variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game is the second start winning prize formed by the first game winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B during the variable display. Generated by passing (entering) through the mouth and winning the start.

  That is, the start condition (execution condition) of the variable display game is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game state, etc. When the start condition of the variable display game cannot be allowed, the variable display game is put on hold with respect to the established start condition.

  For example, even if the first start condition for the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes through the first start prize opening, the first special figure is used. If the first start condition for the special figure game is not satisfied, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  Further, even if the second start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start winning prize through which the game ball passes through the second start prize opening, the second special figure is used. If the second start condition for the special figure game is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  When there is a special figure game on hold, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement) and the second special figure is used. When the execution of the special figure game is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding up the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is referred to as a total hold memory number. The special figure reserved memory number is a concept including any of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. For example, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure Some of these may be indicated, including the number of reserved memories but excluding the total number of reserved memories.

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. For example, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are provided above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning memory display area 5H.

  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 hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B have a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values (for example, four) of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, respectively. Etc.

  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 start winning opening that always maintains a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member.

  The ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes an electric tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces, and forms a second start winning opening. The electric tulip-shaped accessory is changed into a closed state that is a vertical position and an open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory.

  For example, the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the second starting winning opening when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is turned off and the moving blade piece is in the vertical position. Further, the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can pass through the second starting winning opening when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is turned on and the movable wing piece is in the tilting position.

  The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in an off state so that a game ball can enter the second start winning port, and when the solenoid 81 is in an on state. Alternatively, the game ball may be configured to be in an enlarged and open state so that the game ball can enter more easily.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is capable of passing through a first variable state in which a game ball can pass through the second start winning opening, a first variable state in which the game ball can easily pass through, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that can be changed to the second variable state that becomes the open state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B.

  When the first start port switch 22A detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball (premium game medium), and the first reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 4). If so, the first start condition is satisfied.

  When the second start port switch 22B detects a game ball, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second start condition is satisfied if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value.

  It should be noted that the number of award balls that the first start port switch 22A detects and pays out a game ball is the same as the number of award balls that the second start port switch 22B detects and pays out a game ball. It may be a different number. Further, 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 forms a large winning opening as a specific area by the large winning opening door. The special winning opening door is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, and changes between an open state and a closed state.

  For example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is turned off, the special prize opening door closes the special winning opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the special prize opening. Further, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is turned on, the special prize opening door opens the special winning opening so that the game ball can easily pass through the special prize winning opening.

  The special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state advantageous for a player who easily passes a game ball and a closed state disadvantageous for a player who does not pass a game ball. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23. When the count switch 23 detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball passes through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, more prizes than when the game ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. Pay out the ball.

  Therefore, if the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state that is advantageous for the player, in which the game ball can pass through the large winning hole and obtain many prize balls. . In addition, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball does not pass through the big prize winning opening and it is impossible or difficult to obtain a winning ball, which is a disadvantageous state for the player. Become.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. For example, the normal symbol display 20 on the left side of the game area is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, etc., like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is different from the special symbols. A normal symbol (ordinary symbol), which is the type of identification information, is displayed in a variable manner.

  The regular game is a variable display of normal symbols and is included in the variable display game. Above the normal symbol display 20, a general figure hold display 25C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C is composed of four LEDs and the like, and displays the general-purpose hold number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the direction in which the game balls flow down and the speed of the game balls, a number of obstacle nails, and the like. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member may be provided. good.

  When a predetermined general winning ball switch detects a game ball that has entered one of the general winning ports, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out-port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any winning port.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting music data such as sound effects are provided at the left and right positions above 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 such as the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) for launching a game ball, which is a game medium, toward a game area when operated by a player or the like is provided at the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3. The hitting operation handle can adjust the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish (hit ball supply dish) is provided. In addition, a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3.

  As a member that forms the lower plate, a stick controller 31A or the like that can be held and tilted by the player can be attached to a predetermined position such as the upper surface near the center of the lower plate. The stick controller 31 </ b> A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick such as a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick.

  The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by, for example, performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). . The operation rod has a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31A.

  For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pair) 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 two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2 And so on.

  As a member that forms the upper plate, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation may be provided at a predetermined position such as the upper surface of the upper plate body above the stick controller 31A. it can.

  The push button 31B mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detects a predetermined instruction operation from the player. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's instruction operation on the push button 31B is provided in the body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. Various types of control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 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 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board and has various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly used for setting a random number used in the special game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch arranged at a predetermined position, a control command, etc. It has a function of outputting and transmitting command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like.

  In addition, the main board 11 controls the turning on / off of each LED (eg, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special diagram and the second special diagram. It also has a function for controlling variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as control of variable display, control of turning off or turning on the normal symbol display device 20, control of coloring, and control of variable symbol display.

  On the main board 11, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are also 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 and has various circuits. In various circuits, a control signal from the main board 11 is received via the relay board 15, and an effect operation by an effect electric part such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the decoration LED is performed. Control.

  That is, the effect control board 12 is 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 part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. In addition, the electric parts for other effects have a function of determining the control content for executing a predetermined effect operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And an audio ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing audio data output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The audio ROM registers audio data in a format such as MP3 with a sound number. There is a hardware or software upper limit on the number of audio data that can be registered in the audio ROM.

  In this embodiment, the audio control board 13 has eight channels for outputting audio, and designates the audio by setting the sound number for each channel, and the volume for each channel. It can be set, and eight types of sound can be output simultaneously. Specifically, together with BGM (background music) that is always played back, a sound effect that is played back in accordance with a predetermined display in a pseudo-variable variable display effect or reach effect is simultaneously output.

  Specifically, the sound control board 13 is input with sound numbers and volume data that can specify the sound data output from the speakers 8L and 8R by designating the channel by the effect control board 12.

  Next, the audio control board 13 specifies audio data output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the input sound number, and acquires the specified audio data from the audio ROM. Then, the voice control board 13 outputs the voice based on the acquired voice data to the speakers 8L and 8R from the designated channel at a volume corresponding to the volume data input by the CPU 120.

  Note that the volume data is data for the effect control CPU 120 to specify the volume of the sound effect for the audio control board 13, and the larger the value, the larger the volume. When 0 is specified, the sound is muted. .

  However, the voice based on the voice data registered as a continuous sound is continuously output until the end. Therefore, when 0 is set as the volume data, no sound effect can be heard by the player's ear, but since the process of acquiring the sound data from the sound ROM is continued, the sound continues to be reproduced without interruption.

  The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control 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, the decoration LED, etc. It has a lamp driver circuit that is turned on or off.

  The main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting 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.

  In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl which are game media like a sensor. Further, the main board 11 is connected to 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.

  The relay board 15 relays the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 includes an effect control command for transmitting and receiving as an electric signal.

  The effect control command includes 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, a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration. Including a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the LED.

  As an example of the production control command, when the first byte indicates MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicates EXT (command type), the first bit of the MODE data is always “1”. Therefore, the first bit of the EXT data is set in advance so as to be “0”.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is a one-chip microcomputer or the like, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  The ROM 101 stores game control programs, fixed data, and the like. The RAM 102 provides a work area for game control. The CPU 103 performs a control operation by executing a game control program. The random number circuit 104 updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the CPU 103.

  The game control microcomputer 100 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by executing a program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. Various operations performed by the CPU 103 are also executed.

  For example, the fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the data, and the fluctuation data in which the CPU 103 reads the various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 Reading operation, receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and CPU 103 sends various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 There are transmission operations to output.

  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, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts numerical data indicating various game random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner.

  The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program.

  For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit of the RAM 102 or a random counter provided in an internal register separately from the RAM 102, and the CPU 103 periodically or irregularly The random value is updated by updating the stored value.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, settings, and the like are stored.

  The ROM 101 also stores a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit various control commands from the main board 11 as control signals, table data including a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the like.

  In the RAM 102, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable. It is sufficient that it can be used as a temporary work area for calculations and can be read and written at high speed.

  The effect control board 12 is a board provided to control an effect that requires a large-scale process, separately from the main board 11 for controlling the progress of the game. The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, A RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs a control operation according to a program. The ROM 121 stores a program for effect control, fixed data, and the like. The RAM 122 provides a work area for the CPU 120 for effect control. The random number circuit 124 updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120.

  In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts. Various operations performed by the effect control CPU 120 are also executed.

  For example, the production control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, the production control CPU 120 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the production control CPU 120 temporarily stores them in the RAM 122. The variation data reading operation for reading the various variation data, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. There is a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be incorporated in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, and lamp control board 14 In addition, wiring for transmitting an illumination signal indicating lamp data is also connected.

  Further, the effect control board 12 detects the player's operation act on the push button 31B, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal indicating that the player's operation act on the stick controller 31A is detected from the controller sensor unit 35A. Wiring or the like for transmitting an operation detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various effect random numbers used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner.

  The ROM 121 stores various data tables used for controlling the rendering operation, in addition to the rendering control program. For example, a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data that configures the setting table, pattern data that configures various effect control patterns, and the like are stored. .

  In the RAM 122, various data used for controlling the rendering operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The display control unit 123 controls the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs variable display of decorative symbols and various effects display by determining the switching timing of the effect image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP is a microprocessor for image processing, such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

  The CGROM may be a non-rewritable semiconductor memory or a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, and is configured using a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. If it is good.

  The I / O 125 includes an input port for taking in an effect control command transmitted from the outside of the effect control board 12 by the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a player plays a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. For example, when a player rotates a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the hitting ball launcher.

  When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first start opening switch 22A detects the game ball and the first start condition is satisfied. To establish. If the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state is completed, the first start condition is satisfied, and the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the second start condition is established by detecting the game ball with the second start opening switch 22B. If the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the like is completed, the second start condition is satisfied, and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. However, when the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the second variable state, the game ball is difficult or impossible to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  When the gate switch 21 detects a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41, a normal symbol starting condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 20 is established. If the previous ordinary game has been completed, the ordinary diagram start condition for starting the variable symbol normal display is established, and the ordinary symbol display 20 starts the ordinary game.

  In the normal game, after a predetermined time has elapsed 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). If the fixed normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the specific normal symbol (the symbol per ordinary symbol), the variable display result is per universal symbol, and if the fixed normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol other than the specific ordinary symbol, the variable display result is lost.

  When the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is normal, the movable wing piece of the electric tulip-shaped accessory constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted to perform the normal opening control and the expansion opening control, and the predetermined opening control is performed. If time passes, it will return to a vertical position and will perform closing control and opening control.

  When starting a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, or when starting a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, Whether or not to make the variable display result a jackpot as a predetermined specific display result is determined in advance before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  That is, a lottery is performed by the random number circuit 105 or the like when the start condition or the start condition is satisfied, and a variable display result in the special figure game is derived and displayed based on the lottery result. If the lottery result is a big hit, the variable display result finally stops at the specific display result.

  A variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and an effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is sent from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. And transmit.

  A special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern, and when a predetermined variable display time has elapsed corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, a definite special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed.

  Corresponding to variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, left, middle and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In 5R, a variable display of a decorative design (effect design) different from the special design 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, the image display device 5 derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is a specific display result that is a jackpot, and the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. When the big win symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is lost.

  For example, a special symbol indicating a numeral “3” or “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Note that the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Further, not only a special symbol of a lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or a symbol may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol, but a special symbol of an arbitrary lighting pattern in, for example, a 7-segment LED may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol. .

  In the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an open state, which is a first state advantageous to the player. A round in which the grand prize opening is continuously opened until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the big prize opening and a winning ball is generated. Run a game.

  During a period other than the execution of the round game, the big winning 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. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 times) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is a big hit, the big hit type can be set to a probability change (probability fluctuation) or a non-probability change. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is assumed to be non-probable (or likely to change), and the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is displayed. For example, when the derivation display is made, the jackpot type is changed to a certain probability.

  As a round game in the big hit game state when the special figure display result is a big hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to a first state advantageous to the player (the big winning opening is opened), and the upper limit time is relatively A normal open round is executed for a long time (for example, 29 seconds).

  Note that it is also possible to provide a sudden change (abrupt change in probability) that is a short-term open round in which the upper limit time is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds), with the big hit type as a certain change. The jackpot 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.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, it is possible to control to a probability change state in which the probability that the variable display result is a big hit is higher than the normal state. The probability change state continues until a predetermined probability change end condition such as executing a predetermined number of variable displays or starting the next big hit gaming state.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, it is possible to control the average variable display time to a short time (time reduction) state in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. The short-time state continues until a short-time end condition such as executing a predetermined number of variable displays or starting the next big hit gaming state.

  For example, if the big hit type is non-probable, the gaming state is set to a short time state, and if the big hit type is probable, the gaming state is set to a probable state. Further, in the probability changing state or the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (normally open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to pass through the second start winning opening as compared to the normal state. And the second variable state (closed state or open state).

  That is, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state, and the probability that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol per normal symbol is normal The control for increasing the tilting time for the tilting of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B becomes longer than the normal state, and the number of tilts is higher than the normal state. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed between the first variable state and the second variable state by the control to increase.

  Any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined. Next, the variable display result is a big hit by the high opening control (high base control) in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B changes into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by entering the probable change state or the short time state. The time required until the time is reached is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game balls that are the game media and the recorded information of the scores given corresponding to the number of the game balls have values that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity. Note that the recording information may be stored in a recording medium so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be used for another game.

  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 a second special symbol display are displayed. By starting one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the device 4B, variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  The variable display of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started until the variable display is ended by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in the left, middle and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. An aspect may become a predetermined reach aspect.

  The reach mode is a display mode when there is one decorative symbol whose variation is continuing and other decorative symbols are stopped and displayed to constitute a part of the jackpot combination. This is a state where there is a possibility of a big hit combination when the reach fluctuation symbol during the continuous fluctuation is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination is also included.

  Specifically, among the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the left decorative symbol display area 5L and the right decorative symbol display area 5R constitute decorative symbols ( For example, “7”) is displayed in a stopped state, and the interior decoration symbol display area 5C is still changing.

  Further, in the case of the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative pattern being changed is slowed down, an effect image such as a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, the background image is changed, A replay operation different from that before reaching the reach mode may be executed by reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design or changing the display of the decorative design.

  In reach effect display such as character image display, background image change, moving image reproduction display, and decorative pattern display change in the reach mode, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. It includes an operation mode different from that before reaching the reach mode, such as an output operation and a lighting / flashing operation of a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  For reach production, a plurality of types of production patterns (reach patterns) with different production operations are prepared in advance. The appearance frequency and the possibility of being a big hit (reliability or expectation) can be made different depending on the production operation in each reach production.

  For example, when the types of normal, super A, super B, etc. are prepared in advance as the reach production, the normal reach production often appears but the expectation is low, and the reach production of super A and super B does not appear very much. Set the expectation level to be higher by that amount. In this embodiment, a Baltic effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character fight is executed as a Super B reach effect. In the battle effect, when the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, and an effect operation for notifying that the jackpot game state is controlled is performed. On the other hand, when the teammate character is defeated in the battle with the enemy character, a definite decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination is derived and displayed.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, in addition to the reach effect, the possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbols will reach the reach state and the possibility that the variable display result will be a big hit is a game depending on the variable display mode of the decorative symbols, etc. There is a case where a variable display effect to notify the person is executed.

  For example, it is slipping or pseudo-ream, and it is determined whether or not to execute by determining the variation pattern on the main substrate 11 side. Note that, regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side, it may be determined whether or not to execute on the effect control board 12 side.

  The pseudo-variable variable display effect is obtained when either the first start condition or the second start condition of the special game is established once, and the variable display result is displayed after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Before display, all the decorative symbols in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped, and then displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. An effect display for re-changing all the decorative symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times).

  The number of re-variations (pseudo-variable variations) excludes initial variations from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the temporary stop of all decorative symbols for the first time. That is, the number of times that all decorative symbols in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R re-variate.

  In the quasi-continuous variable display effect, in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol that constitutes one of a plurality of types of predetermined pseudo-continuous chance items is a predetermined display result. As a temporary stop, a pseudo continuous change is performed thereafter.

  In the pseudo-variable display effect, by performing the pseudo-continuous variation 1 to 3 times, the decorative design variable display is continuously performed 2 to 4 times with the first start condition or the second start condition being established once. Can look like

  As the variable display effect, various effect operations such as the development chance, the end of the development opportunity, and the slip after stopping the chance eye may be executed in addition to the pseudo-ream.

  During variable display of decorative symbols, in addition to reach effects, display of predetermined effect images, image display and audio output as messages, lighting operation of game effect lamp 9 and decoration LED, predetermined operation of effect model, etc. There is a case where a notice effect that notifies (suggests) the player of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be executed by an effect operation different from the decorative display variable display operation.

  For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern may become a reach state, the possibility of executing a reach effect by super reach, the possibility that the variable display result may be a big hit, etc. To suggest.

  The effect operation as the notice effect is the start of variable display of all the decorative symbols in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, before the variable symbol display state reaches the reach state. To run. Note that the notice effect that suggests that the variable display result may be a big hit may be executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state.

  The notice effect notifies the possibility of a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the time when the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when the notice effect is executed.

  In addition, assuming that multiple types of notice effects such as button notices and window notices can be executed, there is no change in the special symbol variable display time regardless of whether or not the notice actions are executed. .

  When executing the notice effect by the button notice, after all the symbol changes are started, the decorative symbols are derived and displayed in two or more decorative symbol display units (for example, the left decorative symbol display unit 5L and the right decorative symbol display unit 5R). Before performing, a predetermined effect operation that is an effect during the operation effective period is performed.

  Of the effects during the operation valid period, the operation promotion effect is a predetermined operation such as a push operation of the push button 31B for the player by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or prompt.

  The operation promotion effect is not limited to displaying an effect image on the image display device 5, but outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, or lights a predetermined lighting pattern with the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. There are those that blink, those in which the movable members of the effect model provided in the game area or outside the game area operate in a predetermined operation mode, or those that combine any of these.

  During the execution of the operation effective period, the operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player is set. If a player press operation of the push button 31B or the like is detected within the operation effective period, the execution of the effect during the operation effective period is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and a predetermined effect operation serving as a button operation effect is performed.

  The effect at the time of the button operation displays an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance on the display screen of the image display device 5 and notifies the user that the possibility that the variable display result may be a big hit is recognized. When a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected within the operation effective period, the effect mode is changed by switching the effect during the operation effective period to the button operation effect.

  The notice effect by the window notice is a display screen of the image display device 5 showing an effect image showing a plurality of types of characters prepared in advance at a timing after the operation valid period starts corresponding to the notice effect by the button notice. Open the window to display.

  Various effect operations such as displaying a message from the character or outputting a message from the speakers 8L and 8R may be performed together with the display of the effect image indicating the character or the like.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is a big hit, in the display area of the image display device 5, a definite decorative combination that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived through the reach mode indicate.

  For example, when the big hit type is non-probable or probabilistic, the same decorative design is aligned and displayed on predetermined active lines in the left, middle, and right decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  When the special figure display result is lost and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, the decorative pattern that constitutes the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the fixed decoration that becomes the non-specific display result is displayed. Derives and displays symbols.

  In addition, when the special figure display result is lost, and the decorative display variable display mode is the reach mode, the non-specific display result is confirmed by stopping the display of the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined reach-losing combination. Derived and displayed decorative symbols.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply is started from a predetermined power supply board, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process such as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In the initial setting, the RAM 101 is cleared.

  Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereafter, the CTC sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 periodically executes 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 previous power supply stoppage may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the 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.

  Game control timer interrupt processing includes 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, etc. Includes processing to control the progress.

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110.

  The main-side error process is a process for performing 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 of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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.

  For example, the game random numbers used on the side of the main board 11 include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a general chart display result determining function. Random number MR4.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state.

  The random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random number value used for determining the big hit type in the case where the variable display result is the big hit as one of a plurality of types such as non-probable change and probable change.

  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.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is a normal figure or a normal figure loss. .

  In the special symbol process in the game control timer interrupt process, 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 the first special symbol display device 4A or second Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the special symbol display device 4B and setting of the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  The normal symbol process process controls display operations such as turning on / off the segment LED in the normal symbol display 20, and can perform variable display of normal symbols and tilting operation setting of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is a process to make.

  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.

  For example, in the command control process, an effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 among the output ports of the I / O 105 in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. Set the control data to the output port.

  After that, by setting predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal and turning the effect control INT signal on for a predetermined time and then turning it off, the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table is set. Enable transmission. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3A is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating an example of the first special figure reservation storage unit, and FIG. 3C is a diagram illustrating an example of the second special figure reservation storage unit. In the 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. If the first start opening switch 22A is on, the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and thus the first stored number of special figure games using the first special figure is stored. A first start winning process for updating the special figure holding memory number is performed.

  If the second start opening switch 22B is on, the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, so that the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the second special figure is obtained. A second start winning process for updating a certain second special figure holding memory number is performed.

  For example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 4). If the first special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated.

  Further, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area such as the game control counter setting unit of the RAM 102 is set to 1. to add.

  The first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. A predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as hold data in a predetermined area such as the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM 102.

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 4). If the second special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated.

  If the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area such as the game control counter setting unit of the RAM 102 is set to 1. to add.

  The second reserved memory number count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. A predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as hold data in a predetermined area such as the second special figure hold storage unit of the RAM 102.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area such as the game control flag setting unit of the RAM 102. And run.

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”, special symbol normal processing is executed (step S110). In the special symbol normal processing, the special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B perform special processing based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the figure game.

  Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a big hit is derived and displayed. Predetermine before you do.

  Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the jackpot symbol is a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Set one of the lost symbols. 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.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is “1”, the variation pattern setting process is executed (step S111). The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of determining whether or not the variable display result is a big hit.

  The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, 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 that is the variable display result is also determined.

  In addition, the variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is to be reached when the variable display result is lost. Whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative design is to be reached may be determined by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is lost in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio.

  Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process includes a process for setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is “2”, special symbol variation processing is executed (step S112). In the special symbol variation process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B perform a setting for starting the variation of the special symbol, and the elapsed time since the special symbol has started the variation. Including the process of measuring. 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”.

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”, a special symbol stop process is executed (step S113). In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the fixed special symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result. Includes processing to be performed.

  In addition, it is determined whether a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area such as a game control flag setting unit of the RAM 102 is on or off. 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 the big hit is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “4”. Update to When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is “4”, the big hit release pre-processing is executed (step S114). The process for pre-opening the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state when the variable display result is the big hit.

  For example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to 29 seconds, and the normal opening round is executed. In the case where a big hit type is provided, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to 0.1 second, and the short-term open round is executed. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is “5”, the big hit release processing is executed (step S115). During the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is opened based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. The process etc. which determine whether it is the timing which returns from a state to a closed 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”.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is “6”, the big hit release post-processing is executed (step S116). After the big hit opening process, after each round game, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game with the grand prize opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit number, This includes a process of waiting until a round game is started.

  When starting the next round game, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Also, when the number of round games executed reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is “7”, the big hit end process is executed (step S117). In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the ending effect is executed as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 has elapsed. And a process for performing various settings for controlling to the probability changing state or the time-saving state in response to success or failure of the probability changing control condition.

  For example, depending on whether the big hit type is probabilistic or non-probable, the setting for controlling to the probable state or the short time state is performed. After the big hit end process, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the process executed in step S110 as an example of the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special symbol holding memory number is “0” (step S231).

  The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 reads the second reserved storage number count value and determines 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), the RAM 102 such as the top area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number 1), etc. As the hold data stored in the predetermined area, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read (step S232).

  The game random number extracted by the occurrence of the second start prize at the second start prize opening in the start prize determination process in step S101 is read. The read numerical data is stored in a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, by subtracting the second reserved memory number count value by 1 and updating it, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1, and the stored contents of the second special figure reserved memory unit are also stored. Shift (step S233).

  For example, the hold data stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers 2 to 4 lower than the hold number 1 in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted higher by one entry. Further, the total number of reserved memories may be updated by 1. The variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area such as the game control buffer setting section 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 reads the first reserved storage number count value and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. The process of step S235 determines whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231. That is, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Note that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure. That is, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass through the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening.

  A start area data indicating that a game ball has passed through one of the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening is associated with the hold data or separately from the hold data in association with the hold number and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 And the order in which the start conditions are established is specified for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number 1) of the RAM 102, etc. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the hold data stored in the predetermined area (step S236).

  The game random number extracted by the occurrence of the first start prize at the first start prize opening in the start prize determination process of step S101 is read. The read numerical data is stored in a fluctuation random number buffer or the like and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 and updated, thereby subtracting the first special figure reserved memory number by 1, and the stored contents in the first special figure reserved memory unit are Shift (step S237).

  For example, the hold data stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers 2 to 4 lower than the hold number 1 in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted up by one entry. Further, the total number of reserved memories may be updated by 1. The variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined to be one of big hit, small hit, or loss (step S239).

  For example, 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 determination value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the determination result of whether the special figure display result is a big hit, a small hit or a loss. .

  The CPU 103 determines 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.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of determining the special figure display result. Whether to display the special figure display result as a big hit or a loss is determined at a predetermined ratio using numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table.

  For example, the determination ratio as to whether or not the special figure display result is a big hit may be changed according to the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 can determine that the probability variation state is present when a probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area such as the game control flag setting unit of the RAM 102 is on.

  During probability variation control in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be a big hit at a higher rate than in the normal state or the short time state. Therefore, in the big hit end process of step S117, if the big hit type is probable, the probability change flag is turned on and the probability change state for performing the probability change control. Is likely to be a big hit, and a big hit gaming state.

  Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, The special figure display result is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the presence or absence.

  It should be noted that the decision tables in which the assignment of decision values to the special figure display result is different for each of the case of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. May be prepared.

  In addition, in the case of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the allocation of the decision value to a predetermined special figure display result such as a small hit is changed. Also good.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is a big hit (step S240).

  When the special figure display result is a big hit (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area such as a game control flag setting unit of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241).

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). For example, 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, a determination value to be compared with a random value for determining the jackpot type is assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 determines the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type read from the random number buffer for variation.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an example of determining the jackpot type. Regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type is determined to be either non-probable or probable at a predetermined rate.

  Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be changed, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be changed. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined at a predetermined rate, and when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is not decided suddenly. Can be set to

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area such as a game control buffer setting unit of the RAM 102.

  When the special figure display result is not a big hit in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special figure in the special figure game is determined (step S240). S244).

  For example, if the special symbol display result is not a big hit in step S240, the special symbol indicating the symbol “-” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  Further, when the special figure display result is a big hit in step S240, one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. .

  That is, if the big hit type is non-probable, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is determined as the confirmed special symbol, and if the big hit type is probable, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is determined as the fixed special Decide on a design.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S246), and the special symbol normal process is performed. finish.

  For example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed. If it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated. If it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating the process executed in step S111 as an example of the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, 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 variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is the big hit is determined (step S262).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is lost is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 6B shows a variation pattern. Of the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is lost, the variable display mode of the decorative design corresponds to each of the case of non-reach that does not become the reach mode and the case of reach that reaches the reach mode, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a big hit.

  For example, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special figure variation time and content, but differ in whether the variable display result is lost or a big hit. .

  In the process of step S262, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined using a big hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a determination value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern determination result depending on whether the jackpot type is non-probabilistic or probabilistic.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is the jackpot. You just have to decide.

  In the process of step S263, a plurality of prepared loses corresponding to a case where the game state is a normal state and a case where the game state is a time change control when the time reduction control is performed due to a probability change state or a time reduction state. The fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using any of the fluctuation pattern determination tables.

  In a plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a determination value to be compared with a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is displayed as a variation pattern determination result according to whether it is a normal time or a short time, and the total number of reserved memories. Assign to.

  The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. What is necessary is just to determine the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is lost.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or larger than a predetermined number (for example, 2), the variable display mode of decorative symbols is determined to be non-reach at a higher rate than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. The decision value can be assigned.

  When the special figure holding storage number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode can be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. When the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time is shortened to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and the game ball is stopped (stopped) by the player than when it is relatively small Can also be reduced.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, when the big hit type is non-probable or probable, as in the case of the variation pattern PA3-1, the rate of determination of the variation pattern that executes only the normal reach effect is lowered, and the variation pattern PA3-2 or the variation pattern PA3-3 As described above, it is possible to set so as to increase the determination ratio of the variation pattern for executing the reach effect of super reach.

  FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of determining a variation pattern during a loss. For example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern that executes only the normal reach production such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is increased, and the reach production of the super reach is executed like the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3. It is also possible to set the determination rate of the variation pattern to be lowered.

  In addition, by setting the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach reach of super reach to be higher than the time of losing, the variable display result to be derived becomes a big hit when the reach reach of super reach is executed. Possibility (expectation of jackpot) is high.

  Even in the reach production of super reach, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2 that executes the reach production of super A and derives the variable display result, and the variation pattern PA2 that derives the variable display result of execution of the reach production of super B -3 can be set higher than the determination ratio.

  When the big hit type is non-probable, the decision rate of the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is set higher than the decision rate of the fluctuation pattern PA3-3, and when the big hit type is probable, the decision rate of the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is changed. It can also be set lower than the determination ratio of the pattern PA3-3.

  Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect of Super B can be set sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is a big hit and the gaming state is a big hit gaming state, the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not reached, and the variable display result is derived.

  Depending on the setting of the determination ratio, when the reach production of super reach is executed, the big hit expectation degree is made higher than when the normal reach production is executed. In addition, when the Super B reach effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a big hit (big hit expectation) and the big hit type may be more likely than when the Super A reach effect is executed ( (Expected probability of change)

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable symbol display time, is the time required from the start of the special symbol variation in the special symbol game to the derivation and display of the special symbol display result.

  The special figure variation time is determined corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 sets a timing for deriving a variable display result of a special symbol or a decorative symbol by setting a special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. In order to start any special figure game that satisfies the condition, a setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed (step S265).

  For 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. 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.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first variation from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In order to sequentially transmit one pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the two pending storage number notification commands, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command is an effect control command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special diagram in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second variation start command is the second special symbol display device. This is an effect control command for designating the start of variation in a special figure game using the second special figure in 4B.

  The variation pattern designation command corresponds to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game, such as variation patterns such as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Is an effect control command for designating.

  The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for notifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is an effect control command for notifying the reserved memory number in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second reserved memory number notification command is the first 2 is an effect control command for notifying the number of reserved memories in a special figure game using the second special figure in the special symbol display device 4B.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to “2”, the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the next timer interruption occurs.

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

  When the effect control board 12 is supplied with a power supply voltage from a 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 installs the CTC (counter / timer circuit mounted on the production control board 12. ) Register setting.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is turned on every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the register setting of the CTC. Wait if the timer interrupt flag is off.

  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 an interruption that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on.

  When an interrupt due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state, an interrupt prohibition instruction ( It is desirable to issue a DI command.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In the command reception interrupt process, a control signal serving as an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports of the I / O 125.

  The captured effect control command is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  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 process, the effect control command is read out from the effect control command reception buffer storing various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11, and the corresponding setting and control are performed. Do.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED are provided. About the control content of the effect operation using, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the effect control command received from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random numbers used for effect control.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area such as the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “0”, variable display start waiting processing is executed (step S170). The variable display start waiting process is based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15, and the decorative pattern variation on the screen of the image display device 5 is changed. This includes a process for determining whether to start display.

  The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying the start of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying the start of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When either the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “1”, variable display start setting processing is executed (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, In order to perform variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “2”, a variable display effect process is executed (step S172). In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area such as the effect control timer setting unit of the RAM 122, This includes a process for performing various effects control during the variable display of decorative symbols.

  In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) that becomes the variable symbol display result corresponding to the symbol confirmation command received from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15 is displayed. Includes processing for complete stop display (derived display). In addition, in accordance with the reading of the end code from the predetermined effect control pattern, the fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the decoration control pattern is autonomously determined on the side of the production control board 12 without depending on the production control command from the main board 11. The variable display result can be confirmed by derivation display. After performing the production control or the like, the value of the production process flag is updated to “3”.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “3”, variable display stop processing is executed (step S173). The variable display stop processing is based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the big hit start designation command is received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and the like. It includes processing for determining whether or not to start the state.

  When the variable display result starts the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when the variable display result does not start the big hit gaming state corresponding to the loss, the value of the effect process flag is cleared (initialized) to “0”.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “4”, the big hit display process is executed (step S174). In the jackpot display process, a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on receiving a jackpot start designation command from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 or the like. including. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “5”, the big hit effect processing is executed (step S175). In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5, and voice control. Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state, such as turning off or blinking, is executed.

  Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a big hit end designation command from the main board 11 via the relay board 15.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “6”, the big hit end effect process is executed (step S176). In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5, and audio control. Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning off or blinking, is executed. The value of the production process flag is cleared (initialized) to “0”.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing the process executed in step S171 as an example of the variable display start setting process. The effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401).

  The effect control CPU 120 performs the final stop based on the contents determined at the start of change, such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Determine the design. Examples of the contents to be determined at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include non-reach (losing), reach (losing), non-probability variation (big hit), and probability variation (big hit).

  FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol. For example, when the change determination content is non-reach (losing), a different decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the left decorative symbol display area 5L and the right decorative symbol display area 5R.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol to be updated by an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area, such as the effect control counter setting unit of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the stored left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the left decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols.

  Next, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right determined symbol to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for production, by referring to the determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121, etc. Of the determined decorative symbols, 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. The symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting the right determined symbol determining table or the like.

  Subsequently, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and referring to the medium fixed symbol determining table stored in the ROM 121 in advance. Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the intermediate decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the change start determination content is reach (losing), the left decorative symbol display area 5L and the right decorative symbol display area 5R determine the same decorative symbol as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in the ROM 121 in advance. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number to be stopped and displayed in the left decorative symbol display area 5L and the right decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are determined.

  Furthermore, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the middle fixed symbol to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for production, by referring to the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in the ROM 121 in advance, etc. Among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the intermediate decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  For example, if the symbol number of the middle-decorated decoration symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-decorated ornament symbol and the right-decided ornament symbol, and the confirmed ornament symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value (for example, 1) is set to the medium-decided ornament. What is necessary is just to make it a reach combination etc. instead of a jackpot combination by adding or subtracting to the symbol number of a symbol. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the content of determination at the start of variation is non-probable change (big hit) or probable change (big hit), the same decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are aligned in the display area of the image display device 5. A decorative symbol with the same symbol number to be stopped is determined.

  Depending on whether the big hit type is non-probable change or probable change and whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, it is determined which of the normal symbol and the probable symbol is to be the determined decorative symbol. Specifically, when the jackpot type is non-probable, the final decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols.

  Also, when it is determined that the jackpot type is probable and the promotion effect during the jackpot is not to be executed, the one that becomes a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probable symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot promotion effect is to be executed even if the jackpot type is probable, the final decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. In spite of the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the fixed ornament symbols, the promotion effect during the big hit is prevented and the player is not distrusted.

  Whether or not to execute a probable promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect may be determined when the content of determination at the start of change is non-probable change (big hit) or probable change (big hit). In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative design of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal design is displayed during the variable display of the decorative design, it will be difficult or impossible to recognize that the control to the probabilistic state is once recognized. Is variably displayed (re-variable), and the control of the probability variation state is notified by stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation symbol.

  In addition, there is a case in which the control to the probability variation state is not notified by stopping and displaying the decoration symbol of the non-probable big hit combination after the decorative symbol re-varies in the re-drawing effect. Further, it may be notified that the control is changed to the probable change state by executing the promotion effect during the big hit at the time of the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state. When it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed is determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, a pseudo-continuous determination process is executed (step S402). When the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, an effect mode in the pseudo-variable variable display effect and a combination of decorative symbols serving as a pseudo-continuous chance of temporary stop display are determined. In addition, when the quasi-continuous variation is performed a plurality of times, a combination of decorative symbols that is a quasi-continuous chance at each time is determined.

  Subsequent to step S402, a notice effect determination process is executed (step S403). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform a notice effect such as a button notice or a window notice by an effect means that displays an effect suggesting the possibility of shifting to a specific gaming state.

  Subsequent to step S403, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S404). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of special figure variation effect control patterns prepared in response to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command or the determination result in step S402, and sets it as a use pattern. To do.

  After executing the process of step S404, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area such as the effect control timer setting unit of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S405). ).

  Setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S406). For example, the display control command specified in the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the left provided on the display screen of the image display device 5 In the middle and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols is started.

  Following the process of step S406, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H (step S407). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number 1 is deleted in the start winning storage display area 5H, and the entire display part is moved to the left one by one.

  After the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S408), the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 10 is an example of the variable display effect process, and is a flowchart showing the process executed in step S172. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on the effect control process timer value or the like (step S451).

  For example, when the production control process timer value is updated by 1 or the like, and when the end code is read out from a predetermined production control pattern such as a special figure variation production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It is determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step 451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not a notice effect for button notice or window notice has been executed (step S452). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the notice effect according to whether or not one of the plurality of notice effect control patterns prepared in advance is set as the use pattern.

  If it is determined that the notice effect is executed (step S452; Yes), the notice effect operation control process is executed (step S453). The notice effect is various effect operations that are executed before the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, such as a button notice effect and a window notice effect.

  When it is determined in step S452 that the notice effect is not executed (step S452; No), after the notice effect operation control process in step S453 is executed, it is determined whether or not the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed. (Step S454).

  When the pseudo-continuous variable display effect is executed (step S454; YES), pseudo-continuous operation control is performed (step S455). After the temporary display of the decorative symbol variable display at the temporary stop symbol determined in step S402 is temporarily stopped, re-variation is performed immediately.

  When it is determined in step S454 that the pseudo-variable variable display effect is not executed (step S454; No), or after the pseudo-continuous operation control process in step S455 is executed, the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect is executed. It is determined whether or not there is (step S456). The reach effect execution period is determined in advance in an effect control pattern such as a special figure change effect control pattern determined as a use pattern according to the change pattern.

  When it is the reach effect execution period in step S456 (step S456; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S457). For example, in order to execute a reach effect according to a predetermined effect mode in accordance with effect control execution data such as display control data and lamp control data read from the effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 creates various commands. The data is transmitted to the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  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, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked or turned off, It is sufficient that the reach effect can be executed in a predetermined effect device by operating the model or combining a part or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S456 that it is not the reach production period (step S456; No), after executing the process of step S457, the decorative design is based on the setting in the production control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern. After performing the production operation control including the variable display operation (step S458), the production process during the variable display is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 (step S459).

  If no symbol determination command is received (step S459; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. May be.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S459 (step S459; Yes), a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) is performed (step S460).

  Also, a predetermined time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S461). After the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S462), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  Next, the presentation operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with a specific example. 11, 12 and 13 are diagrams for explaining the rendering operation in the pseudo-variable variable display effect.

  For example, when the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 or the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, since the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations (revariations) is two, it is simulated in step S402 in FIG. The determination of the combination of symbols serving as the consecutive chances is performed twice, and the effect mode of the pseudo-variable variable display effect is determined, for example, as one of the effect mode shown in FIG. 11 and the effect mode shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, in the process of step S404, a special figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern PB2-2 or the variation pattern PB3-2 and the effect mode determined in step S402 is set as a use pattern. In this embodiment, only one sound number is registered in the voice control data of the special-fluctuation effect control pattern. Specifically, when the effect mode shown in FIG. 11 is determined, only the sound number “1” is determined for the sound control data of the corresponding special-fluctuation effect control pattern when the effect mode shown in FIG. 12 is determined. In this case, only the sound number “2” is registered in the audio control data of the corresponding special-fluctuation changing effect control pattern.

  In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 performs sound number (“1” in the example shown in FIG. 11, “2” in the example shown in FIG. 12) and volume data according to the audio control data. Are input to the voice control board 13. The voice control board 13 specifies voice data output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the input sound number, and acquires the specified voice data from the voice ROM.

  The audio data corresponding to the sound number “1” is composed of a silent part, “AAA”, a silent part, “BBB”, a silent part, and “CCC” as shown in FIG. The silent part is a part of data in which no voice exists in the voice data.

  The sound control board 13 outputs sound based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “1” to the speakers 8L and 8R at a sound volume corresponding to the sound volume data input by the CPU 120, so that the pseudo-continuous shown in FIG. Audio is output in the variable display effect.

  Specifically, in the period from the start of the first fluctuation shown in FIG. 11A until the effect image shown in FIG. 11B is displayed, the silent part based on the audio data corresponding to the sound number “1” Is silenced by playing. At this time, in order to prevent noise and the like from being mixed, the silent part is reproduced at the volume “0”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, at the timing when the effect image in which the character pronounces “AAA” is displayed, the sound based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “1” corresponds to the sound volume corresponding to the sound volume data. By playing with “4”, the sound “AAA” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Thereafter, in the period until the effect image shown in FIG. 11 (E) is displayed in the first pseudo continuous variation, the silent portion based on the audio data corresponding to the sound number “1” is reproduced again. There will be silence. At this time, the silent part is reproduced with the volume “0”.

  Then, at the timing when an effect image in which the character pronounces “BBB” as shown in FIG. 11E is displayed, the sound based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “1” is the sound volume corresponding to the sound volume data. By reproducing at “4”, the sound “BBB” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Thereafter, in the second pseudo-variation, during the period until the effect image shown in FIG. 11 (H) is displayed, the silent portion based on the audio data corresponding to the sound number “1” is reproduced again. There will be silence. At this time, the silent part is reproduced with the volume “0”.

  Then, at the timing when an effect image in which the character pronounces “CCC” as shown in FIG. 11H is displayed, the sound based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “1” By reproducing at “4”, the sound “BBB” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The audio data corresponding to the sound number “2” is composed of a silent part, “XXX”, a silent part, “YYY”, a silent part, and “ZZZ” as shown in FIG. .

  The sound control board 13 outputs sound based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “2” to the speakers 8L and 8R at a sound volume corresponding to the sound volume data input by the CPU 120, so that the pseudo-continuous shown in FIG. Audio is output in the variable display effect.

  Specifically, in the period from the start of the first fluctuation shown in FIG. 12A to the time when the effect image shown in FIG. 12B is displayed, the silent part based on the audio data corresponding to the sound number “2” Is silenced by playing. At this time, in order to prevent noise and the like from being mixed, the silent part is reproduced at the volume “0”.

  Then, at the timing when an effect image in which the character pronounces “XXX” as shown in FIG. 12B is displayed, the sound based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “2” is the sound volume corresponding to the sound volume data. By reproducing at “4”, the sound “XXX” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Thereafter, in the period until the effect image shown in FIG. 12 (E) is displayed in the first pseudo continuous variation, the silent part based on the audio data corresponding to the sound number “2” is reproduced again. There will be silence. At this time, the silent part is reproduced with the volume “0”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12E, at the timing when the effect image that the character pronounces “YYY” is displayed, the sound based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “2” is the sound volume corresponding to the sound volume data. By reproducing at “4”, the sound “YYY” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  After that, in the second pseudo-continuous variation, during the period until the effect image shown in FIG. 12 (H) is displayed, the silent part is reproduced again based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “2”. It becomes. At this time, the silent part is reproduced with the volume “0”.

  Then, at the timing when an effect image in which the character pronounces “ZZZ” as shown in FIG. 12H is displayed, the sound based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “2” is the sound volume corresponding to the sound volume data. By playing with “4”, the sound “ZZZ” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of sound effects that are used only in the pseudo-variable variable display effect and are not used alone are registered as one sound data. In such audio data, the period from the output of the first sound effect (eg, “AAA”) to the output of the second sound effect (eg, “BBB”) among the plurality of sound effects is the time. Prepare silent data corresponding to minutes.

  That is, when the second sound effect is output at the second timing after the first sound effect is output at the first timing, from the first timing to the second timing between the first sound effect and the second sound effect. In the state where the silent portion corresponding to the time of is provided, it is set as one audio data. By reproducing this audio data, it is possible to output each sound effect according to each timing.

  In this way, for example, in the case where there are two pseudo continuous fluctuations, the management number is set to 3 when there is audio data in each effect performed in the first fluctuation, the first pseudo continuous fluctuation, and the second pseudo continuous fluctuation. However, if the three audio data are collected into one, only one management number is required.

  In addition, although there is no sound in the silent part in the audio data, there is a possibility that noise may be mixed. Therefore, the noise is prevented by setting the volume to “0” during reproduction of the silent part. be able to.

  In the pseudo-variable variable display effects, the time from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the temporary stop and re-variation are repeated until the final stop symbols are stopped and displayed is determined in advance. The output timing can also be fixed.

  However, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, when preparing a plurality of patterns for pseudo-variable variable display effects such as branching a story, even if a common sound is output, a different sound is output. For example, audio data may be prepared separately.

  That is, if the audio data reproduced in the pseudo-variable variable display effect shown in FIG. 11 and the audio data reproduced in the pseudo-variable variable display effect shown in FIG. 12 are not completely identical, two audio data are prepared. That's fine. In this way, the volume of each audio data is increased, but the number of audio data can be reduced.

  Further, the number of pseudo-continuous changes changes every time within the maximum number (in this embodiment, 3 times). Even if the number of pseudo-continuous changes changes, if the same sound is output up to an intermediate stage, it is only necessary to create sound data for the maximum number of times.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a case where the pseudo continuous variation is one time. The voice to be output is the same as that in FIG. 11 in the initial fluctuation and the first pseudo continuous fluctuation. Therefore, the audio data is the same as the audio data shown in FIG. 11, and the reproduction of the audio data is stopped when the audio “BBB” is output at the timing when the effect image in the first pseudo continuous variation is displayed. To do.

  In other words, when the first sound effect is output at the first timing and then the second sound effect is output at the second timing, and the first sound effect is output only at the first timing, the first It is only necessary to stop the reproduction of the audio data between the time when the first sound effect is output at the timing and the time until the second timing is reached.

  Even when audio data is being reproduced during pseudo-variable variable presentation effects, independent sound effects can be reproduced using a channel other than the channel for reproducing the audio data. The variations of will be diverse.

  For example, between the effects of the pseudo-variable display effect, the silent part of the audio data is being played, but the sound effect is output separately from the audio data being played at the timing of temporary stop etc. Also good.

  14 and 15 are diagrams for explaining the rendering operation in the reach effect. For example, when the variation pattern PA2-3 or the variation pattern PA3-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, a battle effect is executed as the reach effect of Super B.

  In the process of step S404, a special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern PA2-3 or the variation pattern PA3-3 is set as a usage pattern.

  Three sound numbers are registered in the voice control data of the special-fluctuation effect control pattern. Specifically, in the effect mode shown in FIG. 14, sound number “3” and sound number “4” that specify sound effects corresponding to the first channel of the plurality of channels are included in the sound control data. However, corresponding to a second channel different from the first channel, a sound number “5” designating BGM to be reproduced asynchronously with the display is registered.

  The effect control CPU 120 inputs the sound number “3”, the sound number “4” and the volume data to the sound control board 13 according to the sound control data, while specifying the first channel, and the sound number “5”. And volume data are input to the audio control board 13 by designating the second channel. The voice control board 13 specifies voice data output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the input sound number, and acquires the specified voice data from the voice ROM.

  As shown in FIG. 14G, the audio data corresponding to the sound number “3” is composed of a silent part, “Jakin”, and the audio data corresponding to the sound number “4” is a silent part, “Dawn”. Consists of Also, the audio data corresponding to the sound number “5” is composed of only one BGM.

  The sound control board 13 outputs sound effects based on the sound data corresponding to the sound numbers “3” and “4” to the speakers 8L and 8R at a sound volume corresponding to the sound volume data input by the CPU 120. , Output audio. Further, the voice control board 13 outputs BGM by outputting BGM based on the voice data corresponding to the sound number “5” to the speakers 8L and 8R at a volume corresponding to the volume data input by the CPU 120. .

  Specifically, during the period from the start of the effect shown in FIG. 14A to the time when the effect shown in FIG. 14B is displayed, the BGM based on the audio data corresponding to the sound number “5” has a volume “2”. , And the silent part based on the audio data corresponding to the sound number “3” is reproduced, so that only BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. At this time, in order to prevent noise and the like from being mixed, the silent portion may be reproduced at the volume “0”.

  At the timing when the battle effect shown in FIG. 14B is displayed, the BGM based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “5” is reproduced at the volume “2” and the sound data corresponding to the sound number “3”. Is reproduced at the volume “4” corresponding to the volume data, and the sound effect “Jakeen” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R together with the BGM. In this way, by suppressing the volume of the BGM, it is possible to prevent the sound effect reproduced in another channel from being disturbed.

  BGM based on the audio data corresponding to the sound number “5” is reproduced at the volume “2” from the start of the effect shown in FIG. 14C until the effect shown in FIG. 14D is displayed. At the same time, the silent part based on the audio data corresponding to the sound number “4” is reproduced, so that only BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. At this time, the silent part may be reproduced at the volume “0”.

  At the timing when the result of the battle effect shown in FIG. 14 (D) is displayed, the BGM based on the sound data corresponding to the sound number “5” is reproduced at the volume “2” and corresponds to the sound number “4”. When the sound effect based on the audio data is reproduced at the volume “4” corresponding to the volume data, the sound effect “Dawn” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R together with the BGM. In this way, by suppressing the volume of the BGM, it is possible to prevent the sound effect reproduced in another channel from being disturbed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an arbitrary time point slightly earlier than the output of the sound effect is set in the sound data as the start position of the sound effect reproduction, A silent part corresponding to the time from the start position to the output position of the sound effect is added to the head of the audio data. That is, the time until the sound effect is output is adjusted by the length of the silent part.

  That is, an arbitrary timing for calling the voice data is determined in advance, and voice data is created in which a silent portion corresponding to the time from the calling timing to the timing for outputting the sound effect is provided at the beginning of the sound effect. By reproducing the audio data, it is possible to output sound effects at a predetermined timing in accordance with video or images displayed in the production.

  For example, in the audio control data, the audio data is set to be called at the same timing as the production start position, and the audio data is provided with a silent portion at the head corresponding to the audio output position from the production start position. If the start position of the sound data is matched with another start position such as a production, it is easy to grasp the timing of outputting the sound effect.

  In the development stage, when the timing of outputting the sound effect of the audio data shown in FIG. 14 (G) is early with respect to the video or the like, as shown in FIG. 15 (I), the audio data in which the silent portion is lengthened. Replace with. Similarly, if the timing for outputting the sound effect is late, the sound data output timing can be adjusted by making the silent data shorter.

  If the position where the reproduction of the audio data is started is constant, the program need not be corrected, and the position where the sound effect is produced can be adjusted simply by replacing the corrected audio data.

  In the sound data, a silent part is provided before the sound effect, but no silent part is provided after the sound effect. Since there is a data amount even in the silent part, the capacity of the voice data can be saved.

  For BGM that is reproduced asynchronously with the display, no silent part is provided before and after. In the case of repeated reproduction, the silent part becomes an obstacle, and the amount of data exists even in the silent part, so that the volume of the audio data can be saved.

  In addition, the display in the reach effect or the like can be performed with a video obtained by reproducing the moving image data, and a sound effect is output in accordance with the reproduction of the video. Although the display by video has a high production effect, it is difficult to specify the generation timing of the sound effect, so it is more efficient to replace the audio data by adjusting the silent part.

  Also, when playing back audio data that is a predetermined channel and immediately playing back another audio data on the same channel, after playing back the previous audio data, it is necessary to recall and set the next audio data. A predetermined delay time is provided.

  Even if the audio output timing is shifted later by adjusting the length of the silent part of the previous audio data, if it is within the delay time range, it can be absorbed by the delay time, so it affects the playback of the subsequent audio data There is no. In other words, since it is sufficient that the setting period of the previous audio data and the setting period of the subsequent audio data do not overlap, the previous audio data can be shifted backward by the delay time.

  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.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). It is also possible to transmit the second command in Fig. 1. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachislot gaming machine (slot machine).

  In the slot machine, a predetermined game using a medal or the like as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the game medium is not limited to using medals, and a predetermined game can be executed using points (credits or the like) corresponding to the number of medals.

  For example, the number of bets (for example, 3) is set according to the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine, credits accumulated as data, and the like. Based on the fact that the predetermined start switch detects a predetermined operation such as a press on the start lever by the player, the left, middle and right reels of the symbol display device start rotating, and variable symbol display is started.

  When detecting the operation of the start lever and starting variable display, a part or all of the game random numbers to be updated is extracted by a random number circuit or the like. The game random numbers to be extracted include an internal lottery random number value used for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is permitted.

  An internal lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined winning determination table based on the extracted random number for internal lottery and the current gaming state. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer.

  The types of roles can be broadly divided into small roles with medals and points, replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets, and special roles with game state transitions. The winning combination is determined in advance according to the game state.

  Of each combination, the winning of the small combination and the re-playing combination is effective only in the winning game, but the winning of the special combination is effective until the combination permitted to be generated by the internal lottery is completed. In other words, once the special winning combination is permitted, even if the special winning combination is not established in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, in a bonus game such as a regular bonus in a predetermined gaming state, the special role winning may not be carried over to the next game.

  After starting the variable display of the symbols by the rotation operation of each reel, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the detection of a predetermined operation such as the player pressing each of the left, middle and right stop switches. The symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  In the symbol display device of the slot machine, for example, there are a plurality of winning lines such as 5 (upper middle 3 and 2 diagonal), 4 (upper middle 2 and diagonal 2), etc. A predetermined number of winning lines are activated in advance according to the setting of the number of bets. By stopping the rotation of all the reels, one game is completed, and a winning combination can be generated by a combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated winning lines.

  The gaming state in the slot machine includes a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are determined as winning combinations, and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery.

  In the big bonus, in a given small role game, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, and special roles such as regular bonus or JACIN are determined as winning roles, and internal lottery in each small role game Target lottery.

  In the normal gaming state, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special bonuses such as big bonus and regular bonus, etc. are determined as winning roles, and lottery by internal lottery in each game set to target.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game can be played as a small role game. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals awarded to the player in the big bonus is equal to or greater than a prescribed number (eg, 360).

  When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won in any combination, whichever comes first.

  In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals awarded to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  Note that the slot machine may directly give medals that are premium game media, or may give a score corresponding to the number of medals that are premium game media.

  In the slot machine, when the gaming state shifts to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, and a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state It becomes.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It ’s fine.

  As a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, an assist time (notifying an operation procedure that satisfies the condition for deriving the notification target prize is generated under the condition that the reel deriving conditions such as stop order and stop timing are satisfied. AT) or by restricting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels so that the symbol displayed when the stop switch is operated is controlled so that it can be easily stopped. There is a challenge time (CT) that allows the combination to be derived, and a gaming state (replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of allowing a specific prize such as a replay prize or a single bonus prize. There is also a gaming state.

  The medal used as a game medium in the slot machine and the recording information of the score to be given corresponding to the number of the media need only be exchangeable for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity. In addition, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have value that can be used for another game in the slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the slot machine is not limited to the granting of medals or scoring points as premium game media, but in other special gaming states such as regular bonus and big bonus, This includes a game state that is advantageous to the player, such as increasing the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed.

  For example, the front door of the slot machine has an image display device capable of displaying various effect images. In addition, the left and right upper portions of the slot machine have two speakers that output sound effects. Further, a game effect lamp is provided at a predetermined position on the front door of the slot machine.

  For the presentation operation by the image display device, speaker, game effect lamp, etc. provided in the slot machine, a notice is given of the possibility of giving a predetermined game value, such as a transition of the game state to a special game state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. Includes a notice effect.

  The CPU of the effect control microcomputer provided in the slot machine determines whether or not to execute the notice effect on the basis of the result of the internal lottery when starting variable display of the symbols, etc. decide.

  Assigned to the extracted random number value and the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect mode using the notice decision data prepared in advance and the numerical data indicating the random number value for the notice decision extracted from the random number circuit of the effect control microcomputer It is only necessary to compare the previously determined notice value, and to determine the notice value or the notice effect mode corresponding to the decision value that matches the random number value or the decided value range in which the random number value is entered.

  As a notice effect that can be executed in the slot machine, a notice effect such as a button notice or a window notice is included. In the case of executing the notice effect of the window notice suggesting that there is a high possibility that the predetermined game value is given, the execution of the notice effect of the button notice is limited. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the player's attention to the effect suggesting that the predetermined game value is high.

  In addition, after starting the variable display of the symbols by rotating the left, middle and right reels, the operation of each stop switch on the left, middle and right is suppressed, It is also possible to perform an effect operation that accepts an operation of each stop switch after repeating temporary stop and re-variation.

  As with the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is the same as the pachinko gaming machine 1 to use one audio data in which a silent part is provided between voices for continuous effects, or to use audio data in which a silent part is provided before a sound effect for a notice effect. It is.

  In addition, the device configuration of the gaming machine, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the predetermined effect, the sound output operation in the speaker, the game effect lamp, the lighting operation in the decoration LED Various rendering operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In addition, the gaming machine is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but an enclosed gaming machine that encloses gaming media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings It can also be applied to.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed or provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device provided in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance such as a computer device or the like You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which has.

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The execution form of the game is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be configured to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line, etc., or by exchanging data with other computer devices etc. via the network It can also be set as the form which performs a game.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
2… Game board (gauge board)
3 ... Frame for gaming machines (underframe)
4A ... 1st special symbol display device 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5L ... Decoration symbol display area (left)
5C… Decorative design display area (middle)
5R… Decorative design display area (right)
6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L ... Speaker (left)
8R ... Speaker (right)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio | voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... 1st start port switch 22B ... 2nd start Mouth switch 23 ... Count switch 25A ... First hold indicator 25B ... Second hold indicator 25C ... Normal symbol hold indicator 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 41 ... Pass gate 81 ... Solenoid for ordinary electric accessory 82 ... Solenoid for grand prize opening door 100 ... Microcomputer 101 for game control ROM
102 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104 ... random number circuit 105 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
121… ROM
122 ... RAM
123 ... Display control unit 124 ... Random number circuit 125 ... I / O

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Sound output means for outputting sound according to the progress of the game;
Voice data setting means for setting voice data to be output to the voice output means,
The sound data setting means outputs the first sound effect and the first effect when the sound output means outputs the second sound effect at the second timing after the sound output means outputs the first sound effect at the first timing. One sound data consisting of a silent part corresponding to the time from the sound output to the second timing and the second sound effect is set,
The first sound effect and the second sound effect are output according to the character's mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a notice effect can be executed.