JP2016064058A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing output with suitable sound volume when continuously reproducing a music piece.SOLUTION: A sound control board 13 can reproduce a music piece A from a period (variation) of variable display of a decorative pattern for using a plurality of reproduction channels to output sound from speakers 8L, 8R to a period (jackpot) of control to a jackpot game state in that the number of reproduction channels to be used is smaller than that during the variation. The maximum sound volume (for example, 50% of a setting value set by sound volume setting) of the music piece A reproduced during variation and outputted from the speakers 8L, 8R does not exceed the maximum sound volume (for example, a setting value (100%) set by the sound volume setting) of the music piece A reproduced at least during a jackpot and outputted from the speakers 8L, 8R.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

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

  The gaming machine has an effect control unit that controls an effect during the game, and the effect control unit outputs a sound of a predetermined music in the effect at the time of change in which the identification information is variably displayed. Production may be performed. In the case of a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state to the high probability gaming state, there is also a gaming machine in which the production control unit continues to output the sound of the music that was executed in the production at the time of the fluctuation even after the end of the fluctuation It has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-133140 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a music is played at a large volume during a big hit gaming state in which there is little sound output by other effects, the music is played at a high volume from the time of change. Therefore, there is a possibility that it is difficult to hear the sound output by the other effects when there are many sounds output by the other effects.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of outputting sound with a sound volume suitable for continuous reproduction of music.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 8L, 8R);
Sound control means (for example, sound control board 13) that has a plurality of channels (for example, reproduction channels 0 to 31) and executes control to output sound from the sound output means using any one of the channels. ,
The sound control means is
Used in comparison with the first effect period from the first effect period in which sound is output from the sound output means using a plurality of channels (for example, during the period during which the decorative symbols are variably displayed (during fluctuation)). Music can be played over a second performance period in which the number of channels to be played is small (for example, during the period in which the jackpot game state is controlled (during the jackpot),
The maximum volume (for example, 50% of the set value set in the volume setting) output from the sound output means of the music played during the first effect period is at least the music played during the second effect period. The maximum volume output from the sound output means (for example, the set value (100%) set in the volume setting) is not exceeded.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to output at a sound volume suitable for continuous reproduction of music.
(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The channel used by the music played during the first performance period and the channel used by the music played during the second performance period are made common (for example, playback channels 14 and 15 for playing music),
The sound control means controls the volume set for the common channel (for example, the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) of the music A is set to 50% of the set value set in the volume setting). The volume output from the sound output means is changed.

According to such a configuration, the degree of freedom in design can be increased without increasing the number of channels used.
(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The first performance period is a period during which variable display of identification information is performed on the variable display device (for example, during a period during which variable display of decorative symbols is performed (during fluctuation)),
The second effect period is a period in which the advantageous state is controlled based on the establishment of the advantageous condition (for example, during the period in which the big hit gaming state is controlled (during the big hit)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to output at a volume suitable for continuously playing a music across a plurality of gaming states.
(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The sound control means may provide a specific notification sound from the sound output means (for example, an effect sound for notifying or notifying that the player is in an advantageous state, or an error other than the effect sound, even during the second effect period). When the sound is output, the maximum volume output from the sound output means of the music to be played is reduced (for example, a volume of 50% of the set value set in the volume setting).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the certainty of notifying the notification sound while reproducing the music with a loud sound during the second effect period.
(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
It is possible to control to output a specific type of sound (for example, speech) according to whether the predetermined game is in the first state or the second state, and the predetermined game is in the first state. Or a special type of sound corresponding to being in the second state (for example, a big hit confirmation notification sound) can be controlled,
Channels (eg, playback channels 8 and 9) used when outputting the specific type of sound when the predetermined game is in the first state, and when the predetermined game is in the second state While the channel used for outputting a specific type of audio (for example, playback channels 0 and 1) is controlled differently,
When outputting the special type of sound, a common channel (for example, the playback channel 10) is used when the predetermined game is in the first state and when the predetermined game is in the second state. 11) is controlled to use.

  According to such a configuration, the degree of freedom of audio output is improved. In addition, a special kind of sound can be suitably output.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determined in each variable display mode. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show prefetch notice setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice execution processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the notice effect during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control command processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a block diagram which shows an audio | voice control board. It is the figure which showed the kind of audio | voice and the channel to be used. It is a time chart which shows an example of the audio | voice output from the state of a game, and each reproduction | regeneration channel. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a music setting process. It is a figure which shows the music selected in a music setting process. It is a structural example of audio | voice control data. It is a time chart in the case of reproducing | regenerating a music. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a common music reproduction process. It is a figure which shows the example of concrete production | presentation operation | movement in case a common music is reproduced | regenerated. It is a time chart which shows the detail of jackpot decision alert | report sound.

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

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

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

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

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

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

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is varied depending on whether the start is based on passing (entering) or not. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is set to a round blue display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to (entering) is a round red display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  The image display device 5 is not limited to the LCD, and any display device other than liquid crystal, for example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), FED (FED), etc., can be used as long as it can display an image of a decorative pattern. It may be configured by a display device such as a field emission display (PDP), a plasma display panel (PDP), a dot matrix LED, or an organic or inorganic electroluminescence (EL) panel.

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

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

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called.

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, by changing the display part that displays the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H to a specific display mode different from the normal display mode. In addition, a memory notice (holding notice notice) for notifying the possibility of a “big hit” in the variable display to be noticed is executed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the variation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A notice effect during a change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  In this embodiment, “15R probability variation A”, “5R probability variation A”, and “15R probability variation B” are provided as big hit types of “probability variation”. “15R probability variation A” is a jackpot type in which a 15-round game (normally open round) is executed. “5R probability change” is a jackpot type in which a 5-round game (normally open round) is executed. “15R probability variation B” is a jackpot type in which a round game of the sixth round is started after an interval longer than normal has elapsed after a round game of 5 rounds (normally open round) is executed. In the “5R probability variation” round game and the “15R probability variation B” round game up to five rounds, an effect that makes it difficult to specify which jackpot type is executed by executing a common effect. Then, in the case of “15R probability variation B”, an effect of notifying that the big hit gaming state continues in the long interval described above (a big hit continuous notification effect) is executed. That is, “15R probability variation B” is a jackpot type that pretends to be “5R probability variation”. By providing such a jackpot type, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state can be shown to increase (promote), and the fun of the game is improved. In particular, in a round game of “5R probability change” and a round game of up to five rounds of “15R probability change B”, a change before the jackpot gaming state is started as a common effect is to play the music A (see FIG. 33) described later. Start from the inside. Also, by continuing the playback of the song A without ending the “5R probability change” round game, for example, by playing the song A to the end, the “15R probability change B” at the end of the “5R probability change” round game. You can pretend that there is. In the round game of “15R probability variation B”, when the round game continues even if the music A is played to the end, the music A may be played for the second time instead of the first time.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game becomes “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the short time control.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on that, and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. In addition, when the winning symbol is opened after the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate”. There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on a certain thing and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”.

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

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

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

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, there are a plurality of determination results (predetermined results) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and multiple jackpot types when the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result of the type (big hit type determination result). More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability variation A”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “5R probability change”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability variable B”. The command 8C05H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C06H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined determination result that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (determination) of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result (variation pattern determination result) as to which determination value range the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern falls within as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the random number determination process at the time of winning, based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”, whether the big hit It is determined which range of determination values the random number MR3 for determining the type and variation pattern falls within. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. And the command C402H is the third symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and the command C403H is the variable symbol display result “big hit”. ”Is a fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the big hit type is“ surprise ”, and the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is“ small hit ”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random 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, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  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 types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” has a fluctuation pattern that does not shorten the fluctuation time, and the fluctuation time is reduced corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved storage is “4” to “8”. A variation pattern is prepared. Furthermore, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where time-saving control such as a game state is a probable change state or a time-short state is executed. By selecting any one of these variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Good.

  The variation pattern is determined as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5 by referring to a variation pattern determination table prepared in advance for each variable display result based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probabilistic state, compared to when it is a normal state or a short time state Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30099”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131A stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131A determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131A, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second Depending on whether the special symbol display device 4B is a special game, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “15R probability change A”, “5R probability change”. ”,“ 15R probability variation B ”,“ surprise accuracy ”, and the like.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131A, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (a value in the range of “86” to “100”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  Further, the ROM 101 determines the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the special figure display result or the determination result of the jackpot type. Therefore, a variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determined in each variable display mode (variable display result). As shown in FIG. 8, when the variable display mode is “losing”, the variation pattern is determined as any one of the variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-5 and PA2-1 to PA2-3. When the variable display mode is “non-probability change”, “15R probability change A”, or “5R probability change”, it is determined as one of the change patterns PB1-1 to PB1-3. When the variable display mode is “probability” or “small hit”, the variation pattern is determined as one of the variation patterns PC1-1 and PC1-2. These variation patterns are determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 9 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 9 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

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

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

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order in which the game ball has passed the passage gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, and a lamp A wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  FIG. 10A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control CPU 120. Thus, a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of the presentation control, etc. may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content and processing content.

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

  FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 10B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, a movable member provided in the production model, etc. is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 11, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 11 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.
In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 13 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including a variable symbol display time for special symbols and decorative symbols. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols or decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 13, FIG. 16) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 13) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, and thereby the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range with respect to the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result determination table data selected in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131A. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random number value MR3 is included using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation category corresponding to the determined value range is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, for example, a variation pattern determination table is set to determine which variation pattern is determined as the variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PA1-1 to PA1-5, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of PA2-1 to PA2-3, it is determined that it is a reach-losing variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PB1-1 to PB1-3, it is determined that the variation category is a reach big hit. Further, when the variation pattern is either PC1-1 or PC1-2, it is determined that the variation category is a sudden / small hit variation category. In step S412, it is determined whether the variation category is included in the variation category of non-reach loss, reach loss, reach big hit, or sudden hit / small hit, but a finer determination may be made. For example, in the case of a variation pattern with reach, it may be determined that the variation category differs depending on whether it is normal reach or super reach.

  After that, according to the determination result of the process of step S412, the setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S413), and a prize is received. The random number value determination process ends.

  In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols or decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 13, FIG. 16) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 13) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14, the process of step S213 is executed after the process of step S211. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 12 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is determined based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the gaming state, and the like. This includes processing for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5 using the numerical data shown. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, a symbol confirmation command for designating stoppage (decision) of the decorative symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times” or “5 times”, it is only necessary to perform the setting for the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, when the interval time between rounds elapses, the big winning opening is set to an open state, and a process for sending a big winning opening releasing notification command to the effect control board 12 is also performed. When the measured elapsed time reaches an upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9) In some cases, a process of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. Then, when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door, etc., a notification command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control board 12 And the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions does not reach the maximum value of the number of big winning opening, the interval time between rounds according to the jackpot type is set and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. On the other hand, when the maximum number of winning prize openings is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 13 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined 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 second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer 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. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special-figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state, similarly to the process of step S402 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131A is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131A set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting a decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Also, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Thus, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S294 elapses. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure fixed display flag is on.

  If the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). For example, in the process of step S296, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of step S294 is read, and whether or not the timer value has become “0”. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; Yes), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. Determination is made (step S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S299). In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S301). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S302). For example, as the processing in step S302, processing for clearing the probability variation flag and the time-short flag to turn off, processing for clearing the time-count counter for counting the remaining number of special game executed in the high base, etc. May be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S303), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S304). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S304; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a small hit start production waiting time (step S305). Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command corresponding to the special figure display result being “small hit” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S306). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S307). Also, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for small hits (step S308).

  If the small hit flag is OFF in step S304 (step S304; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S309). After performing either of the processes of steps S308 and S309, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control or the high opening control in the high base is to be ended (step S310), and then the special symbol stop process is ended. . For example, in the process of step S310, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is updated by subtracting 1 for example. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high release control in the high base may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S310 may be ended. It should be noted that even when the gaming state is the probability change state, if the time reduction flag is on, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result of the end. Thus, while the time-shortening control is ended, the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or until a predetermined number of special game is executed. As a result, the gaming state can be changed to the latent probability. Alternatively, for the probability change state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability change flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  Further, in the process of step S310, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for probability variation control termination determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, and probability variation control termination determination stored in the ROM 101 or the like in advance is performed. It may be determined whether or not the probability variation control is ended by referring to the table or when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control reaches a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S310, the process for ending the probability variation control may not be executed, and the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, the process for determining whether or not to end the probability variation control based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the probability variation control end is determined (predetermined), for example, in step S240 shown in FIG. It may be executed before.

Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.
In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 18 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 18 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process for determining the presence or absence of a prefetch notice effect and an effect aspect (step S161).

  FIG. 21A is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 21A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first start opening prize designation command has been newly received (step S601). If the first start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S601; No), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect based on the winning at the first starting opening is executed, but the pre-reading notice effect based on the winning at the second starting winning opening may be executed. Good. In this case, in step S601, it may be determined whether or not a second start port winning designation command has been newly received.

  If any one of the winning designation commands has been newly received, it is determined whether or not it is a period (prefetching notice restriction period) in which execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted based on the start prize (step S602). ). If it is the prefetch notice restriction period (step S602; Yes), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated.

  In the process of step S602, when the pre-reading notice effect is already executed, when the gaming state is the high base state or the big hit gaming state, it is determined that the prefetching notice restriction period is set. Note that the prefetch notice restriction period may be set to an arbitrary timing that is not suitable for newly executing the prefetch notice effect.

  If it is not the prefetching notice restriction period (step S602; No), the presence / absence of execution of the prefetching notice effect and the effect mode (prefetching notice pattern) for executing the prefetching notice effect are determined (step S603). As an example, in the process of step S603, a prefetch notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the prefetch notice effect and the prefetch notice pattern. In the prefetching notice determination table, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number for prefetching notice determination according to the variation category specified by the variation category command corresponds to the case where the prefetch notice effect is not executed. ”Or a plurality of prefetching notice patterns in the case of executing the prefetching notice effect. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence / absence of a prefetch notice effect and the prefetch notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S603, for example, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern may be decided at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21B, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the determination ratio of the prefetching notice pattern are varied according to the variation category. Thereby, it is possible to give a notice of the variation category (whether it will be a reach or whether it will be a big hit) according to the production mode of the prefetching notice effect.

  Subsequently, in step S603, it is determined whether or not execution of the prefetch notice effect has been determined (step S604). When it is determined not to execute the prefetching notice effect (step S604; No), the prefetching notice setting process is terminated.

  If it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect (step S604; Yes), it is determined whether or not the reach effect is currently being executed in the image display device 5 (step S605). In step S605, whether or not the reach effect is being executed may be determined based on whether or not the time from the start of the change to the start of the reach effect determined for each change pattern has elapsed.

  If the reach effect is not being executed (step S605; No), a setting for starting the prefetching notice effect corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern determined in step S603 is performed (step S606). In step S606, the prefetch notice effect control data corresponding to the prefetch notice pattern is read, and the effect based on the effect control data is started. Then, a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is being executed is set to an on state (step S607), and the prefetching notice setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the reach effect is being executed (step S605; Yes), a setting for starting a predetermined stock effect is performed (step S608). When such a stock effect is executed, the pre-reading notice effect is started at the timing when the reach effect ends and the next variable display is started.

  After setting for starting the stock effect in step S608, the stock flag indicating that the pre-reading notice effect is stocked is set to the on state (step S609), and the pre-reading notice setting process ends.

  After the prefetch notice setting process is executed in step S161 shown in FIG. 20, the prefetch notice execution process is executed (step S162).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice execution process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the prefetching notice execution process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetching notice effect executing flag is on (step S621).

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S621; Yes), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice interruption flag is on (step S622). The prefetching notice interruption flag is set when the prefetching notice effect is interrupted when the reach effect is started after the prefetching notice effect is started.

  If the prefetch notice interruption flag is in the off state (step S622; No), it is determined whether or not it is time to start the reach effect after the start of the prefetch notice effect (step S623). In this embodiment, when the reach effect is started on the main liquid crystal after the pre-reading notice effect is started, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in order to avoid the overlap of the effects on the main liquid crystal and pay attention to the reach effect. Is supposed to be interrupted. In this case, the pre-reading notice effect is resumed at the timing when the reach effect ends and the next variable display starts.

  If it is not the timing at which the reach effect is started (step S623; No), the effect control of the prefetching notice effect is executed based on the prefetching notice effect control data (step S624). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the prefetching notice effect (step S625). If it is the end timing, the prefetching notice execution flag is cleared to off (step S626), and the prefetching notice execution process is terminated. .

  Further, when it is time to start the reach effect (step S623; Yes), the execution of the prefetching notice effect is set to be interrupted (step S627), and the prefetching notice interruption flag is set (step S628). Thereafter, the prefetch notice execution process is terminated. In the process of step S627, it is only necessary to perform control for storing the stop point of the effect control based on the prefetch notice effect control data.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is off (step S621; No), it is determined whether the stock flag is on (step S629). If the stock flag is also in an off state (step S; No), the prefetching notice execution process is terminated.

  If the stock flag is on (step S630; Yes), or if the prefetching notice interruption flag is on (step S622; Yes), the execution of the prefetching notice effect is stocked or interrupted. It is determined whether or not the variation accompanied by the reach effect has ended (step S630). When the variation with the reach effect has not ended (step S630; No), the prefetch notice execution process is ended.

  When the change accompanied by the reach effect has been completed (step S630; Yes), a setting for starting the pre-reading notice effect during stocking or being interrupted is performed (step S631). At this time, the stock flag or the prefetch notice interruption flag is cleared to the off state. Then, the pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state (step S632), and the prefetching notice execution process is terminated.

  After performing the pre-reading notice execution process in step S162 shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 executes the common music reproduction process. The common music reproduction process executes a process for suitably reproducing the common music in accordance with the jackpot gaming state when it is determined to play the common music in the jackpot gaming state of each jackpot type. If the length of the music to be played is longer than the length of the jackpot gaming state, the music will be played even if it starts playing from the fluctuation before the jackpot gaming state starts, or until the fluctuation after the jackpot gaming state ends. You may continue playing. Conversely, when the length of the music to be played is shorter than the length of the big hit gaming state, repeat playback processing may be set in advance, and the second playback may be started from a predetermined timing of the music. Details of the common music reproduction process will be described later. After executing the common music reproduction process, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. Select and execute.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, 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 the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or by outputting a command or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or the like by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

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

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or decoration is output by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effect are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 20 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined 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, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes by referring to the above. When either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S525, the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

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

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect is determined and the changing notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the changing notice effect when executed is determined. (Step S529). As an example, in the process of step S529, a pre-change changing notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern. In the floating notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the floating notice type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, etc. (Determined value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, or a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed. . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing random number for the changing notice extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S529, for example, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24, the variable display result is a notice of fluctuation depending on whether it is “losing (non-reach)”, “losing (reach)”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The presence / absence of the performance and the decision rate of the changing notice pattern are varied.

  Here, the variable display result of “losing (non-reach)” shown in FIG. 24 indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, and the variable of “losing (reach)” is variable. The display result indicates a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”.

  In this embodiment, three types of changing notice patterns are prepared: notice X, notice Y, and notice Z. The notice X is a changing notice pattern that executes a notice notice during fluctuation of “character display”, the notice Y is a notice pattern during change that executes a notice notice effect during change of “step-up action”, and a notice Z is This is a changing notice pattern for executing a notice notice during change of “operation notice”.

  In the “character display” changing notice effect, an effect display in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design.

  In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, an effect of switching and displaying a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbol. There may be an effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the display. It should be noted that in the notice effect during fluctuation of the “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, The effect display in the changing notice effect may be terminated without switching the effect image. In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, the effect mode is changed in a plurality of stages by, for example, an effect operation in which the movable member is operated in a plurality of types according to a predetermined order during variable display of the decorative pattern ( An effect operation such as stepping up) may be performed. In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, the effect operation in the notice effect is ended without switching to the second-stage effect operation after the movable member performs the effect operation in one kind of operation mode. You may make it happen.

  In the "notice of operation" change notice, the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, is changed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R to change the rendering operation. As an example, in the changing notice of “operation notice”, a predetermined effect operation as an operation promotion effect is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The operation promotion effect is obtained by, for example, displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby allowing the player to perform the operation of the stick controller 31 </ b> A in a predetermined operation mode. Any production operation that prompts the operation may be used.

  After executing the process of step S529, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, setting for executing an effect different from the changing notice effect may be performed. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L, 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect of a predetermined mode such as an effect of an aspect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect of displaying a predetermined effect image.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. In addition, the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the notice pattern of the fluctuating notice effect and the suggestion effect determined in step S529 is selected and set as a use pattern.

  After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S532). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1) (step S541), and then uses the updated effect control process timer value as the effect control pattern. In comparison with the production control process timer determination value shown, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the timer determination values (step S542).

  If the timer determination value matches with the timer determination value in step S542 (step S542; Yes), the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, etc.) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. A part or all of the lamp control data and the operation detection control data) or the end code is read (step S543). Here, when the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S542 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of effect controls stored in association with the matched timer determination values. The execution data may be read in step S543. Then, it is determined whether or not the end code has been read in step S543 (step S544). At this time, when it is determined that the code is not the end code (step S544; No), an effect control command process for performing an instruction or setting according to the effect control execution data read in step S543 is executed. (Step S545), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S544 that the code is an end code (step S544; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S546). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S547), and the effect process during variable display is ended. As a result, when the next timer interrupt occurs, wait processing per special figure is executed, and if the hit start designation command is not received before the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses, the rendering process flag is cleared, The value is initialized to “0”. On the other hand, if a hit start designation command is received before the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses, effect control is performed depending on whether the special figure display result is “small hit” or “big hit”. By updating the value of the process flag to “4” or “6”, it is only necessary to control the rendering operation at the time of a small hit or a big hit.

  Moreover, also when it does not correspond with either of the timer determination values in step S542 (step S542; No), the variable display effect processing is ended. However, if it is determined that the decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received after executing the process of step S542 or before executing the process of step S542, the process of step S546 is performed. In advance, the waiting process per special figure may be executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control command process executed in step S545 of FIG. In this effect control command process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the type of effect control execution data read in the process of step S543 shown in FIG. 25 (step S721). At this time, it is only necessary to specify which control data is included among the display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data included in the presentation control execution data.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is display control data (step S722). At this time, if it is determined that the data is display control data (step S722; Yes), a setting for sending a display control command designated by the display control data to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 is performed. (Step S723).

  When it is determined in step S722 that the display control data is not (step S722; No), after executing the process of step S723, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is audio control data. (Step S724). At this time, if it is determined that the data is voice control data (step S724; Yes), a setting for sending a sound signal corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data to the voice control board 13 is set. Is performed (step S725).

  When it is determined in step S724 that the data is not voice control data (step S724; No), after executing the process of step S725, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is lamp control data. (Step S726). At this time, if it is determined that the data is lamp control data (step S726; Yes), a setting is made to send an illumination signal designated by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14 (step S727). ).

  When it is determined in step S726 that the data is not lamp control data (step S726; No), after executing the process of step S727, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is operation detection control data. Determination is made (step S728). At this time, when it is determined that it is not the operation detection control data (step S728; No), the effect control command process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation detection control data (step S728; Yes), after performing the effect control based on the detection result based on the operation detection control data (step S729), The effect control command process is terminated. Also, when it is determined that the operation detection control data is not included (step S728; No), the effect control command process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the special chart waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the special chart waiting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time set in step S536 in FIG. 20 has elapsed (step S551). If the hit waiting designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S551; Yes), the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S552), and then waiting for a special figure. The process ends.

  If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S553). ). At this time, if no hit start designation command is received (step S553; No), the waiting process for the special figure is terminated. On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received (step S553; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S554). If the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S554; No), the special figure display result is “small hit”, so that the value of the production process flag corresponds to the small hit medium production process. After the value is updated to “4” (step S555), the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S554 that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S554; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit production processing. (Step S556), the special figure waiting process is terminated.

  Next, the configuration of the sound control board 13 and the control when outputting sound in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, the voice control board 13 (or a voice synthesis IC configured in the voice control board 13) includes a decoder 131, a voice data ROM 132, an output I / F (interface) 133, and the like. In addition, the sound control board 13 may include a sound source circuit that generates various sounds, a timing generation circuit that generates a clock for determining processing timing, and the like. Note that although the speakers 8L and 8R function as sound output means and the sound control board 13 functions as sound control means, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of the sound control means may be composed of the effect control board 12 or the effect control board 12 and the sound control board 13. Further, the audio control board 13 may be incorporated in the speakers 8L and 8R and configured as a speaker unit.

  The decoder 131 reads the compressed audio data from the audio data ROM 132 and decodes (decodes and expands) the read audio data according to a command (command) from the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The decoder 131 includes 32 channels (reproduction channels 0 to 31) as audio reproduction channels, and can reproduce 32 independent types of audio simultaneously. In this embodiment, two channels are paired to output stereo sound, and 16 types of stereo sound can be reproduced simultaneously. In other words, the effect control board 12 can play back the sound on the playback channel with a predetermined playback setting (single playback, repeat playback, etc.) simply by transmitting a command to the voice control board 13. It is not necessary to transmit audio data to 13, nor to transmit reproduction setting information.

  The audio data ROM 132 compresses and stores audio data of audio used for production and the like. Note that the audio data may be stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12 or other storage device.

  The output interface 133 mixes the audio data decoded and reproduced in each channel of the decoder 131. Then, the mixed audio data (digital data) is converted into analog data, and the converted analog data is amplified and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R is determined by a predetermined volume setting. For example, the sound volume can be set in five levels from the lowest level 1 (volume 1) to the highest volume level 5 (volume 5). Note that the sound volume setting switch is provided with a sound volume setting switch (not shown) on the sound control board 13, and the operation button is pressed and held for a predetermined time or longer even when the game room administrator sets the sound volume with the sound volume setting switch. By doing so, the current volume setting may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the player may set the volume. Further, the volume setting may be such that a volume setting changeover switch or the like functions as a master volume and sets not only the same volume for all channels but also a different volume for each channel. For example, channels 2 and 3 are set to level 2 (volume 2) that is higher than level 1, and channels 4 and 5 are set to level 3 (volume 3) that is higher than level 2.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between an example of the type of sound used for effects and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a channel used for reproducing the sound. BGM shown in FIG. 29 is a BGM output during variable display of decorative symbols. The symbol stop sound is a sound output when the decorative symbol stops. The variation start sound is a sound that is output when variable display of decorative symbols is started. The notice effect (SU) is a sound that is output when a step-up notice effect in which the contents of the effect change step by step is executed as the changing notice effect. The notice effect (line) is a sound (line) that is output when a line notice effect that outputs a predetermined line as a changing notice effect is executed.

  The jackpot confirmation notification sound is a sound that is output when the display result of the jackpot is confirmed after the decorative pattern inside stops. The fanfare is a fanfare sound for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is output that is output when the jackpot gaming state is started.

  In this embodiment, after reaching the probability variation big hit, the jackpot confirmation notification sound corresponding to the number of times the probability variation big hit has continued (so-called consecutive number of times) is output instead of the normal big hit. Yes. Specifically, the number of special sounds corresponding to the number of times of continuous change (for example, “Pikkin” sound) is output. Therefore, the greater the number of consecutive times, the greater the number of special sounds that are output, and the longer the output period of the jackpot confirmation notification sound. The fanfare is output after the jackpot display result is confirmed, but the output period of the jackpot confirmation notification sound may overlap with the output timing of the fanfare. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the jackpot confirmation notification sound that can be output at the same timing is different from the fanfare reproduction channel.

  The music is an effect music that is played in the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of music are played in the big hit gaming state.

  The reach effect (BGM + serif) is a speech of the speech in the BGM or reach effect when the reach effect is executed. The prefetch notice effect is a sound output when the prefetch notice effect is executed. The error sound is a sound output when various errors such as a winning error occur.

  As shown in FIG. 29, playback channels 0 and 1 are used for BGM playback, playback channels 2 and 3 are used for playback of symbol stop sounds, and playback channels 4 and 5 are used for playback of fluctuation start sounds. The playback channels 6 and 7 are used for the reproduction of the sound of the notice effect (SU), and the reproduction channels 8 and 9 are used for the reproduction of the sound of the notice effect (line). Playback channels 10 and 11 are used, playback channels 12 and 13 are used for fanfare playback, playback channels 14 and 15 are used for music playback, and reach playback (BGM + line) audio playback. The playback channels 0 and 1 are used, the playback channels 20 and 21 are used to play the sound of the pre-reading notice effect, and the playback channels 30 and 31 are used to play the error sound. That. Note that the playback channels 0 and 1 for playing BGM are channels that continuously output sound while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation, and during the big hit, there is an effect such as promotion effect other than music playback May be used when playing sound. Also, the relationship between the type of sound and the playback channel to be used shown in FIG. 29 is an example, and the playback channel is divided into a channel that plays sound across a plurality of gaming states, and a specific gaming state (for example, during a big hit) ) May be provided separately from the channels that are used only for. Furthermore, although the playback channels 20 and 21 are used for reproducing the sound of the prefetching notice effect, the sound of the prefetching notice effect may be reproduced by dividing it into a plurality of reproduction channels. For example, with respect to the sound of the pre-reading notice effect, the sound is reproduced with respect to the reserved reproduction channel as the reproduction channel for reproducing the sound with respect to the reserved memory, the background reproduction channel as the reproduction channel for reproducing the sound with respect to the background change, As a playback channel, it is separated from the chance (design) playback channel. Further, a part of the reproduction of the sound of the pre-reading notice effect may be shared with other reproduction channels. For example, when the sound of the pre-reading notice effect is reproduced at the chance (symbol), the reproduction channels 2 and 3 for reproducing the symbol stop sound may be used without using the reproduction channels 20 and 21. Furthermore, the hold-type playback channel includes a pre-reading notice sound that is played when the holding memory is reduced (during digestion, shift, etc.), and a pre-reading notice sound that is played when the hold memory is increased (such as when winning). May be divided into different playback channels. Also, when playing audio on the playback channel, if audio is played on the same playback channel at the same time, the sound played first will disappear and the sound played later will be overwritten. There is. Therefore, priority is given to the audio to be played back in advance, and when high-priority audio and low-priority audio are played simultaneously on the same playback channel, the high-priority audio is surely played back. In addition, the prohibition process may be performed in advance by the CPU 120 for effect control.

  Sounds using different playback channels can be played and output simultaneously. For example, during playback / output of BGM, it is possible to play / output the sound of the notice effect (SU). Thereby, it is possible to output a variety of sounds in which a plurality of sounds are superimposed. Further, by fixing the playback channel according to the type of audio, it is possible to prevent the audio from interfering with each other. For example, BGM interference can be prevented by fixing the reproduction channel (0, 1) for reproducing / outputting the BGM. Similarly, by fixing the reproduction channels (30, 31) for reproducing / outputting the error sound, the interference of the error sound can be prevented.

  On the other hand, there is no fixed playback channel for playing / outputting specific types of audio, such as speech audio that is output according to the state of the game (the progress of variable display and presence / absence of notice). Depending on the state (for example, whether the state is the first state or the second state), the specific sound is reproduced / output using a different reproduction channel. In this way, a playback channel for playing and outputting a specific sound is selected depending on whether the game state is the first state (for example, during variable symbol display) or the second state (for example during reach production). By making them different, the degree of freedom of audio output is improved.

  Specifically, when the state of the game is the first state (for example, during variable symbol display), the sound data composed only of the lines (specific type of sound) is reproduced when the line notification effect is executed. Played on channels 8 and 9. The voice data composed only of the lines may be a single piece of voice data for outputting a plurality of types of lines along a time series. Also, a plurality of types of audio data corresponding to a plurality of types of speech may be prepared, and a plurality of types of speech may be output by reproducing the plurality of audio data along a time series according to the contents of the production.

  When the game state is the second state (for example, during reach production), when the reach production is executed, it is composed of a speech (a specific type of sound) and BGM (a sound other than the specific type of sound). The audio data to be played is played back on playback channels 0 and 1. That is, when outputting a plurality of sounds, such as during a reach production, prepare voice data composed of speech (a specific type of sound) and BGM (a sound other than a specific type of sound) in advance. By reproducing the audio data, it is not necessary to control a plurality of audio output timings and reproduction channels, and the control becomes easy. The audio data composed of the lines and BGM may be data for outputting a plurality of types of lines and BGMs in time series. In addition, when the reach effect branches, audio data corresponding to a plurality of types of reach effects is prepared, and a plurality of types of lines and BGM are reproduced / output along the time series according to the contents of the effects. Good.

  As described above, the playback channel for reproducing the specific type of sound is different depending on whether the game state is the first state or the second state, and the sound composed of the specific type of sound in the first state. Data is reproduced, and in the second state, audio data composed of a specific type of audio and audio other than the specific type of audio is reproduced. In this way, the degree of freedom of audio output is improved, and it can be used effectively according to the audio that outputs a plurality of playback channels.

  Here, an example in which the first state is during variable symbol display and the second state is during reach production has been described. Further, the example in which the specific type of speech is speech of speech has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any state of the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (what kind of effect is being executed or the game state is a special game state, etc.) can be any state in the first state or the second state. It is good. Then, it is only necessary to perform control so that the reproduction channel used when outputting a specific type of sound output in the first state and the second state is different. By doing in this way, the freedom degree of audio | voice output can be improved.

  Also, it is preferable to use different playback channels for playing back audio that may be output simultaneously. For example, a changing notice effect (SU or serif) for notifying the display result of the variable display being executed, a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the display result of the variable display executed after the variable display being executed, May be executed at the same time because the subject of notice is different. Therefore, the reproduction channels used for reproducing these sounds are different. As shown in FIG. 29, the playback channels 6 and 7 are used for reproducing the sound of the notice effect (SU), and the reproduction channels 8 and 9 are used for reproducing the sound of the notice effect (line). The reproduction channels 20 and 21 are used for reproduction of the audio. In this way, by changing the playback channel, it is possible to prevent the effect sound of the changing notice effect and the pre-reading notice effect from interfering with each other. And even if it is a case where the change notice effect and the pre-read notice effect are executed in duplicate, the sound of each effect can be reproduced / output.

  Since the number of playback channels is finite, it is necessary to use the same playback channel for playback of audio that is not output simultaneously. In addition, as in the case of reach production (BGM + lines), the audio data of a combination of multiple types of audio is combined into one and played through one playback channel, thereby reducing the amount of data and the processing burden. be able to.

  FIG. 30 is a time chart showing an example of the game state and the sound output from each playback channel. The following control is executed on the sound control board 13 by a command (command) from the effect control CPU 120. As shown in FIG. 30, when decorative display variable display is started, BGM playback corresponding to the fact that decorative display variable display is in progress on playback channels 0 and 1 is started. At this time, the fluctuation start sound is reproduced in the reproduction channels 4 and 5.

  When the left, right, and middle decorative symbols stop, the symbol stop sound is reproduced in the reproduction channels 2 and 3. For example, after reaching the reach state in response to the stop of the same decorative design on the left and right, after the reach state, the sound corresponding to the production content of the super reach reach on the playback channels 0 and 1 (such as BGM and speech) Is played. In the example shown in FIG. 30, BGM corresponding to the reach effect is continuously reproduced along the time series, and lines corresponding to the reach effect are reproduced from a predetermined timing.

  Further, when executing the step-up notice effect, for example, the sound of the notice effect (SU) is reproduced on the reproduction channels 6 and 7 at an arbitrary timing from the start of variable display to the stop of the decorative pattern in the middle. In the case of executing the serif notice effect, for example, the audio of the notice effect is reproduced on the reproduction channels 8 and 9 at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display to the stop of the right decorative symbol (until reach). Is done. As shown in FIG. 30, a plurality of channels are used because it is necessary to output a plurality of sounds during a period during which the decorative symbols are variably displayed (during fluctuation). Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 30, the BGM corresponding to the variable display being performed on the playback channels 0 and 1 at the timing when the same decorative design is stopped on the left and right, However, the sound of the step-up notice is reproduced on the reproduction channels 6 and 7, and the sound of the line notice is reproduced on the reproduction channels 8 and 9, respectively.

  When the decorative pattern in the middle stops and the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit confirmation notification sound is reproduced in the reproduction channels 10 and 11. When the display result is confirmed and the jackpot gaming state is started, the fanfare (sound indicating that the jackpot gaming state starts) is played on the playback channels 12 and 13. When the big hit gaming state starts, a line indicating that the big hit gaming state starts may be output together with the fanfare. In this case, the speech sound may be reproduced in, for example, the reproduction channels 8 and 9 (reproduction channel different from the fanfare reproduction channel).

  In the big hit gaming state, sound corresponding to the contents of the big hit gaming state is played on the playback channels 0 and 1 (sound effects, lines, etc.), and on the playback channels 14 and 15, the big hit gaming state is provided. The music is played. In the big hit gaming state, a sound channel (sound effect, speech, etc.) corresponding to the contents of the big hit gaming state is not provided on the playback channels 0 and 1, but a reproduction channel for playing the big hit gaming state special sound is provided. Even if playback is performed on a playback channel, playback is performed on a playback channel (for example, playback channels 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 to 29) that outputs an effect sound such as a preview effect and is not used in the big hit gaming state. Good. As shown in FIG. 30, during the period in which the jackpot gaming state is controlled (during the jackpot), the number of sounds to be output is smaller than that during the fluctuation, so the number of channels to be used is small. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 30, sound (sound effect, speech, etc.) corresponding to the effect contents of the big hit gaming state is played on the playback channels 0 and 1, and music is played on the playback channels 14 and 15.

  When the big hit gaming state ends, BGM playback corresponding to the ending in the playback channels 0 and 1 is started. At this time, the completion sound in the big hit gaming state is reproduced on the reproduction channels 4 and 5. Further, when the variable display of the next decorative design is started, the reproduction of the BGM corresponding to the fact that the decorative design is being variably displayed on the reproduction channels 0 and 1 is started. At this time, the fluctuation start sound is reproduced in the reproduction channels 4 and 5. Note that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is controlled to a probable change state (highly accurate high base state) if the big hit is a probable big hit.

  In addition, when executing the speech advance notice effect during the variable display of the next decorative symbol, for example, at any timing from the start of variable display to the stop of the right decorative symbol (until reach), ) Is reproduced on the reproduction channels 8 and 9. When the decorative symbol stops, the symbol stop sound is reproduced on the reproduction channels 2 and 3.

  Here, in the example shown in FIG. 30, the music to be played on the playback channels 14 and 15 is started to play from the fluctuation before the big hit gaming state is started, and is played to the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished. The Note that the music may be repeatedly played while the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state (highly accurate high base state).

  In this way, even for the same type of voice (serial), different playback channels are used depending on the state of the game (for example, whether or not it is a reach effect, whether it is a fanfare period, etc.). It is like that. Thereby, the freedom degree of audio | voice output can be improved.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the music setting process executed in step S530 of FIG. In the music setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, for example, whether the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. It is determined whether or not (step S801). When it is determined that the special figure display result is other than “big hit” (step S801; No), the music setting process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S801; Yes), the music to be played in the big hit gaming state is selected from a plurality of types. In this embodiment, seven types of songs A to G are provided in the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the music is selected according to the jackpot type. Note that the type of music may be arbitrarily selected. Moreover, the selection ratio of music may be varied according to the jackpot type, or the selection ratio may be varied according to the variation pattern and the number of times of continuation of the probability variation jackpot (the so-called number of consecutive games). Further, the player may be able to select a music piece by operating an operation means such as the stick controller 31A. When enabling the player to select a song, when the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “15R probability change A”, the start of a big hit (during fanfare or round game in the first round in FIG. 30) or variable On the demonstration screen when the display is not executed, the music to be played in the big hit gaming state may be selected in advance. Further, if the gaming machine can input a password and can output a game history from the input of the password to the end of the game by a two-dimensional code, information specifying the music may be added to the password. Then, music may be selected based on a password input at the next game or the like. When music can be selected by inputting a demo screen or a password, the music when the jackpot type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B” may be selectable.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the music A is a music that can be selected in common regardless of the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the music A is also referred to as a common music or a common music.

  The selection ratio of such common music may be varied according to the jackpot type. For example, when the big hit type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B”, the music piece A may be selected without fail. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, a common effect is executed in the round game of “5R probability variation” and the round game of “15R probability variation B” up to five rounds. In the case of “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B”, by making sure that the music A is selected, the music to be reproduced can be made common, and the identification of the jackpot type can be made more difficult. it can.

  In this embodiment, the common music is only the music A, but a plurality of common music that can be selected in common for any jackpot type may be provided (for example, music A1, A2, etc.). ).

  Returning to FIG. 31, after selecting a music piece in step S802, the selection result is stored (step S803). In principle, an effect control pattern (sound control pattern) corresponding to the music is selected by referring to the selection result stored here in step S531 of FIG. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B”, the playback of the music piece A is started during variable display. Therefore, before the variable display is disclosed, The production contents (type of music) were decided. Not limited to this, when the variable display is ended and the game is shifted to the big hit game state, for example, when a symbol confirmation command, a hit start designation command, or a big prize opening open notification command is received, the big hit according to the big hit type You may make it determine the production content (type of music) in a game state.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the music selected in step S802 is the music A that is a common music (step S804). If it is determined that it is not the music A (step S804; No), the music setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the song is A (step S804; Yes), it is determined whether the jackpot type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B” (step S805). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B” (step S805; No), the music setting process is terminated. In step S805, it is determined from the variable display result notification command whether the big hit type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B”. In the case of “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B”, a dedicated variation pattern is selected, and it is determined from the variation pattern designation command whether or not it is the dedicated variation pattern. Further, it may be determined whether the big hit type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B”.

  Also, a special variation pattern that can be selected only when “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B” is provided, and when the variation pattern is selected, a common music piece may be selected. . In this case, in step S802, in 802, in the case of a special variation pattern, a common music piece is selected, and instead of the processing in steps S804 and S805, processing for determining whether or not the variation pattern is a special variation pattern. Just do it.

  When it is determined that the big hit type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B” (step S805; Yes), the voice control data corresponding to the music A is set as a use pattern (step S806), and the music flag is set. The on state is set (step S807). Thereafter, the music setting process is terminated.

  The audio control data corresponding to the music piece A set in step S806 is data for reproducing the music piece A in time series. Then, the data for which the timing for starting reproduction is set with respect to the start of variable display. When the music flag is on, that is, when the jackpot type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B” and the common music A is selected, during the variable display of the decorative symbols, A process of determining whether or not the effect control process timer value is the reproduction start timing of the music A is executed, and the reproduction of the music A is started when it is the reproduction start timing. In the case where a plurality of common music pieces are provided, it is only necessary to set a timing for starting reproduction according to the common music pieces (for example, according to the length of the intro).

  When the jackpot type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B” and the music piece A is not selected (step S804; No or step S805; No), the selection result stored in step S803 is shown in FIG. In step S531, the effect control pattern (voice control data) corresponding to the music is selected. Then, in step S654 in FIG. 28, control for reproducing the music is executed. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “15R probability change A” and the common music piece A is selected, the same voice control data (set in step S806 in step S531) Voice control data corresponding to the music A) is selected. When the jackpot type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B” and the common music piece A is selected, the voice control data (sound control data corresponding to the music piece A) is reproduced in a separate process. In step S531 of FIG. 23, an effect control pattern from which the sound control data of the music is omitted is selected. That is, when the big hit type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B”, the reproduction of the music piece A is started from the variation before the big hit gaming state is started as a common effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine as a special effect that becomes a probable hit from the fluctuation. It should be noted that starting the reproduction of the music piece A during the fluctuation before the big hit gaming state is started means that a probable hit is predicted during the fluctuation. Further, the music piece A may be repeatedly reproduced while the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state (highly accurate high base state).

  In this embodiment, the music played in the big hit gaming state is composed of intro, A melody, B melody, rust, etc., and the voice control data corresponding to the tune is intro, A melody, B melody, rust etc. It is data for playback in series. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, the common music A is an intro, A melody, B melody, rust (No. 1), A melody, B melody, rust (No. 2), A melody, B melody, rust. (No. 3).

  If the jackpot type is "Non-Probability Change" or "15R Probability A" consisting of 15 round games, the full chorus of all songs during the jackpot game state or something close to it (at least I want to tell the player Part) can be played. Therefore, the reproduction of the music selected in step S802 in FIG. 31 is started from the start of the big hit gaming state in the reproduction channels 14 and 15 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “5R probability variation” or “15R probability variation B”, the period of the assumed jackpot gaming state is shorter than the full chorus time of the song, so a common song (song The full chorus of A) cannot be reproduced.

  When the common music (song A) is played when “5R probability change” and “15R probability change A”, the playback of the music A is started from the fluctuation before the big hit gaming state is started, and the big hit gaming state is Music A is played until the game state after the end. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, the reproduction of the audio control data corresponding to the music piece A is started from a predetermined timing (for example, during the reach effect) during the variable display of the decorative symbols. At this time, during the period until the big hit gaming state is started, the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) of the music A is set to 50% of the set value set in the volume setting. In other words, other effects during the variable display of decorative symbols are executed, and sound is output from a plurality of channels. Therefore, when the music A is played at the set value (100%), the other effects There is a risk that it may be difficult to hear the output sound (such as reach BGM or step-up notice sound). Therefore, by setting the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) of the music piece A to 50% of the set value until the jackpot gaming state starts, it is difficult to hear the sound output by other effects at the time of fluctuation. The risk of becoming is reduced. As described above, the reproduction channels (14, 15) for reproducing the music are independent of the reproduction channels (0 to 9 etc.) for reproducing other effect sounds during the variable display of the decorative symbols. Therefore, the music can be reproduced without interfering with the reproduction of other effect sounds.

  Then, the playback channels (14, 15) continuously play the music piece A from the time when the decorative symbols are variably displayed even if the big hit gaming state is started. However, when the big hit gaming state starts, the volume of the playback channels (14, 15) is set to the volume of the setting value (100%) set in the volume setting. That is, the music A is played on a common playback channel (14, 15) across different game states. In the case where the music A is played back across different game states, if the music A is played back using different playback channels for each game state, a process for adjusting the playback timing between the different playback channels is required, which increases the processing load on the audio control board 13. There was a problem. Further, the data of the music A having a volume of 50% of the set value played during the period until the jackpot gaming state starts and the music A having the volume of the setting value (100%) played during the jackpot gaming state. If the data is prepared separately, there is a problem that the data capacity stored in the voice control board 13 increases. However, in this embodiment, all the problems can be solved, and the number of playback channels to be used is not increased by playing the music piece A with the common playback channels (14, 15), and the degree of freedom in design. Can be increased.

  It should be noted that the playback start timing of the audio control data corresponding to the music A may be a timing at which the music A can be continuously played from the variable display of the decorative symbols to the big hit gaming state. As shown at 34, the timing is such that the last part of the intro is played at the start of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, during the period until the big hit gaming state starts, the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) is set to 50% of the set value, the intro part of the music A is played, and the player is expected. When the big hit gaming state starts, the volume of the playback channels (14, 15) is returned to 100% of the set value, and the A melody, B melody, and rust portions are played to improve the interest of the player. . Note that the playback start timing of the audio control data corresponding to the music piece A is not constant but may be different. For example, the timing may be such that the middle part of the intro is played at the start of the big hit gaming state, the timing that the last part of the A melody is played, or the like. Also, the order in which the music piece A is played back is not limited to the case where the music piece A is played in the order of No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 shown in FIG. There may be.

  Furthermore, when the big hit type is “5R probability change” or “15R probability change B”, the playback channels (14, 15) continue even if the big hit gaming state ends and the variable display of the next decorative symbol is started. To play song A. Even if “15R probability change A”, while the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state (high probability high base state), the music A is repeatedly played (for example, playback of the voice control board 13). If the setting is set to repeat reproduction), the reproduction of the second music A is started after the reproduction of the first music A is completed. In the second playback of the music A, an example is shown in which playback is started from the A melody without playing from the intro. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Also good. Further, after the first reproduction of the music A, the music A may be reproduced instead of the music A. For example, the audio control board 13 may randomly reproduce the music stored in the audio data ROM 132 after the first reproduction of the music A is completed. However, when the player selects the music piece A, the sound control board 13 may play only the music piece A repeatedly instead of playing the music piece randomly.

  When the big hit gaming state ends and the next variable design variable display starts, the volume of the playback channels (14, 15) is set to 60% of the set value set in the volume setting. The playback end timing of the audio control data corresponding to the music piece A may be any timing when the next big hit gaming state is started or when the probability variation state (highly accurate high base state) ends. Of course, if repeat playback is not performed on the audio control board 13, the timing at the end of playback of the music piece A may be used. Specifically, for example, the production control process timer value is the reproduction end timing of the music piece A at the reproduction end timing. When the next decorative design variable display is started, other effects are executed and the sound is output from a plurality of channels. Therefore, when the music A is played with the set volume, it is output by the other effects. May be difficult to hear (such as BGM during variable display or the sound of a speech warning notice). Therefore, by setting the volume of the playback channels (14, 15) to 60% of the set value after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the sound output by other effects becomes difficult to hear at the time of fluctuation. .

  In addition, since the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state (high probability high base state), it is suggested to the player that it is an advantageous gaming state by continuously playing the music piece A. be able to. Furthermore, in the probability variation state (high probability high base state), since the number of sounds output by other effects is small as shown in FIG. 30, the volume of the music A to be played at the time of fluctuation before the big hit game is started ( Compared to 50% of the set value), the volume (60% of the set value) of the music A to be played at the time of fluctuation after the big hit gaming state is increased. Of course, even if the volume of the music A to be played at the time of fluctuation before the start of the jackpot game and the volume of the music A to be played at the time of fluctuation after the jackpot game state are the same, the volume before the start of the jackpot game is reversed. Compared to the volume of the music A to be played at the time of fluctuation, the volume of the music A to be played at the time of fluctuation after the end of the big hit gaming state may be reduced.

  In addition, when reach production is started during the probability change state (high accuracy high base state), in order to prioritize the production sound of reach production, the volume output from the playback channel (14, 15) of the music A being played back May be set to 0% of the set value. If the probability change state (highly accurate high base state) continues after the reach effect, the volume output by the playback channel (14, 15) of the music A being played back is set to 60% and the reach effect is achieved. After the end, when the big hit gaming state is reached, the volume output from the playback channel (14, 15) of the music A being played is set to the set value (100%). Of course, if the reach effect is started during the probability change state (high accuracy high base state), the volume output from the playback channel (14, 15) of the music A being played is set to 0% of the set value. Alternatively, the reproduction of the music piece A may be stopped. Also, when the jackpot gaming state is reached after the reach effect is finished, a song different from the music played in the reach effect may be played in the jackpot game state after the reach effect is finished.

  Here, the music (music E, F) other than the common music (music A) among the music selected in the case of “5R probability change” is a music of a length that can reproduce the full chorus during the round game. It may be. In addition, music (music E, G) other than the common music (music A) among the music selected in the case of “15R probability variation B” is a music of a length that can reproduce a full chorus during a round game. It may be.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of a common music reproduction process for reproducing a common music (music A) (implementing control as shown in FIG. 34). The common music reproduction process is executed in step S163 of FIG. In the common music reproduction process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the music flag is on (step S821). If the music flag is not on, the common music playback process is terminated. In this embodiment, the case of the music A is described as the common music for performing the common music reproduction process, but the common music reproduction process may be performed even for other music. For example, a music flag may be set for music other than music A in the music setting process shown in FIG. 31 (step S807). In addition, the music that starts playing from the time of change and plays to the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends is limited to the music A, and the music that plays from the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends is stored in all the songs It is good.

  If the music flag is on (step S; Yes), whether or not the production control process timer value matches the reproduction start timing of music A indicated by the audio control data (production control pattern) corresponding to music A Is determined (step S822). When it coincides with the reproduction start timing of the music A (step S822; Yes), control for starting reproduction of the audio control data corresponding to the music A is executed (step S823). At this time, the volume output from the reproduction channels (14, 15) is set to 50% of the set value. In step S823, for example, a signal instructing to output sound control data corresponding to the music piece A at a volume of 50% of the set value may be sent to the sound control board 13. After performing the process of step S823, the common music reproduction process is terminated.

  Here, it is determined whether or not the reproduction of the music piece A is started by determining whether or not the production control process timer value matches the reproduction start timing of the music piece A, but FIG. When the playback start timing of a common song is at the time of symbol confirmation, such as when the fanfare period shown and the intro period of the common song are substantially the same, it is possible to determine whether the symbol confirmation command has been received or not. It may be determined whether or not to start playing the music.

  When the production control process timer value does not coincide with the reproduction start timing of the music piece A (step S822; No), it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command (fanfare command) transmitted from the main board 11 is received (step S822). S824). When the hit start designation command (fanfare command) is received (step S824; Yes), it is determined that the timing for starting the big hit gaming state is reached, and the song A is synchronized with the timing when the fanfare effect is started. Is changed to a setting value (100%) (step S825). In step S825, for example, a signal instructing to output the sound control data corresponding to the music piece A at the volume of the setting value (100%) may be sent to the sound control board 13. Thereafter, the common music reproduction process ends. In step S824, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the big hit gaming state based on the time since the reception of the symbol confirmation command or the big winning opening notification command (first round). Also good. In addition, the timing for outputting the voice control data corresponding to the music A at the set value (100%) volume is not limited to the time when the fanfare starts. It may be the timing at which is started.

  If no hit start designation command (fanfare command) has been received (step S824; No), it is determined whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S826). When the winning end designation command is received (step S826; Yes), it is determined that it is the end timing of the big hit gaming state, and the volume at which the music A is played at the timing when the ending effect ends is the set value (60%). The volume is changed (step S827). In step S827, for example, a signal instructing to output the sound control data corresponding to the music piece A at the set value (60%) may be sent to the sound control board 13. Thereafter, the common music reproduction process ends. In step S826, based on reception of the next change start command, it may be determined whether or not to change the volume at which music A is played back to the installation value (60%). That is, the timing at which the audio control data corresponding to the music piece A is output at the set value (60%) volume may be the timing at the end of the final round, the timing at which the next variable design variable display is started, or the like. .

  If no hit end designation command has been received (step S826; No), whether the production control process timer value matches the reproduction end timing of music A indicated by the audio control data (production control pattern) corresponding to music A It is determined whether or not (step S828). When it coincides with the reproduction end timing of the music A (step S828; Yes), a signal instructing to end the reproduction of the audio control data corresponding to the music A is sent to the audio control board 13 (step S829), and the music flag is set. Is cleared to an off state (step S830), and the common music reproduction process is terminated. Specifically, the reproduction end timing of the music piece A is, for example, a timing at which the next jackpot gaming state is started or a timing at which the probability change state (highly accurate high base state) ends. Further, the reproduction end timing of the music piece A may be a timing at which a reach effect is performed, a timing at which the number of reserved memories becomes “0” and a demonstration screen effect is started, or a timing at which a menu screen is displayed. Furthermore, in step S829, instead of ending the playback of the music A, the volume of the playback channels (14, 15) for playing the music A is set to 0% of the setting value set in the volume setting. Good. Note that if the reproduction of the music piece A is completed by one reproduction, a signal instructing to end the reproduction of the audio control data corresponding to the music piece A may not be sent to the audio control board 13.

  Subsequently, a specific example of the effect operation when the common music (music A) is reproduced will be described. FIG. 36 (A) shows the image display device 5 in which decorative display variable display is executed. When the playback start timing of the music A is reached during variable display of the decorative design (step S822 in FIG. 35; Yes), playback of the music A is started. At this stage, the volume of the playback channels (14, 15) is set to 50% of the set value, and the speaker 8 outputs a production sound corresponding to the change in the decorative design and the intro portion of the music A. Played. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are finally stopped, and as shown in FIG. 36 (C), it is notified that the jackpot is a big hit. Here, as shown in FIG. 30, the jackpot confirmation notification sound, fanfare, etc. are output from the speaker 8.

  As shown in FIG. 36D, when the big hit gaming state is started, the volume of the music piece A is set to the volume of the installation value (100%) (step S825 in FIG. 35). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36E, the round game of the fifth round or the fifteenth round is completed. In the example shown in FIG. 36E, the big hit type is “15R probability variation A” or “15R probability variation B”. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), when the ending effect ends, the volume of the music A is set to 60% of the installation value (step S827 in FIG. 35). Furthermore, FIG. 36 (E) shows the image display device 5 in which the variable display of the next decorative symbol is executed, and the reproduction of the music piece A is finished at the timing when the decorative symbol constituting the jackpot combination is finally stopped.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, when the big hit game state is “5R probability change” or “15R probability change B”, the music is played from the fluctuation before the big hit game state is started and the big hit game is started. The music is played until the game state after the state ends. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the music piece A is repeatedly played while being controlled to the probability change state (highly accurate high base state), so after the first music piece A is played, the second music piece A is played back. Is started. Therefore, in the above-described embodiment, the common music A is played across different game states (for example, from the state where the decorative symbol variable display is executed to the big hit game state) (the music A is continuously played). ). In the above embodiment, the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) of the music piece A is set to 50% of the set value during the period until the jackpot gaming state starts, and the playback channel after the jackpot gaming state ends. By setting the volume of (14, 15) to a volume of 60% of the set value, the possibility that it will be difficult to hear the sound output by other effects at the time of fluctuation is reduced, and music A is output at a suitable volume Can do.

  In the above embodiment, the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) of the music A is set to 50% of the set value until the jackpot gaming state starts, and the playback channel is set after the jackpot gaming state ends. Although it has been described that the volume of (14, 15) is set to 60% of the set value, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sound control board 13 may be changed so that the sound volume changes with time instead of changing the sound volume to a constant value during the period until the jackpot gaming state starts and after the jackpot gaming state ends. Specifically, the audio control board 13 may change the volume from 0% to 100% of the set value at a predetermined pace during the period from the start of the reproduction of the music A to the start of the big hit gaming state. . Further, the sound control board 13 may change the volume from 100% to 0% of the set value at a predetermined pace after the end of the big hit gaming state until the end of the reproduction of the music piece A.

  In the above embodiment, the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) of the music piece A is set to 50% of the set value until the jackpot gaming state starts, and the playback channel is set after the jackpot gaming state ends. Although it has been described that the volume of (14, 15) is set to 60% of the set value, the period until the jackpot gaming state starts and the maximum volume of the playback channel (14, 15) after the jackpot gaming state ends It is sufficient that at least the maximum volume of the playback channels (14, 15) in the jackpot gaming state is not exceeded.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) of the music A is changed. However, it is sufficient that the volume of the music A output from the speaker is changed. , 15) is not limited to changing the volume setting. For example, the volume of the music A output from the speaker is changed according to the number of speakers used and the type of speakers used, the frequency of the music A is adjusted, or the music A is output in monaural. It may be changed by switching whether to output in stereo or stereo. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine includes two speakers for high and medium sounds and two speakers for low sounds, the music 2 is stored in the speaker 2 for high and medium sounds during the period until the big hit gaming state starts. The music piece A may be outputted from all the speakers during the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the jackpot gaming state is changed to the probability variation state (high probability high base state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the probability variation state (high probability high base state). Even in a low-accuracy base state other than (state) or a low-accuracy low-base state, the volume may be set differently from the set value.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the reproduction of the music piece A is started from the fluctuation before the big hit game state is started is not limited to this. For example, the big hit game state is started. The previous variation may be a plurality of variations instead of one variation. Similarly, the configuration in which the music piece A is played up to the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends is not limited to one variation.

  In the above embodiment, the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) of the music piece A is set to 50% of the set value until the jackpot gaming state starts, and the playback channel is set after the jackpot gaming state ends. Although the configuration in which the volume of (14, 15) is set to 60% of the set value has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, without changing the volume of the playback channel (14, 15) of the music piece A, the volume of the playback channel (0, 1) that outputs the sound of other effects is set to be smaller than the set value during the big hit gaming state. (Such as 50% of the set value), and may be set larger than the set value in other periods (such as 120% of the set value).

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(1) In the above embodiment, the music piece A is played at the volume of the set value (100%) during the big hit gaming state, but a specific notification sound is output from the playback channel during the big hit gaming state. In this case, the music A is reproduced with the volume set lower than the set value (for example, 50% of the set value). Here, the specific notification sound includes, for example, an effect sound for notifying or notifying that the player is in an advantageous state, an error sound other than the effect sound, and the like. In particular, as an effect sound for notifying or notifying that the player is in an advantageous state, for example, the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 that opens during the big hit gaming state. There is a production sound for notifying.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 29, the error sound is output using the reproduction channels 30 and 31, and this reproduction channel is not used for reproducing other sounds. This is because the error sound must be output at any time and may overlap with the output of other sounds. Therefore, the audio control data at the time of error is data for performing control to reduce the output (volume) of the sound being reproduced in the other reproduction channels 0 to 29 while reproducing the error sound using the reproduction channels 30 and 31. Contains. As the error sound, for example, there is a notification sound of a lower plate full tank error that notifies that the lower plate is full. Note that the notification sound of the lower plate full tank error does not mean that the error sound is played back from the playback channels 30 and 31 immediately when the full tank detection switch provided at the payout opening of the game ball in the lower plate is turned on. For example, an error sound may be reproduced 10 to 20 seconds after the full tank detection switch is turned on in the case of a big hit, and an error sound may be reproduced 20 to 30 seconds in the case of a short time. In addition, the notification sound of the lower plate full tank error may be displayed on the image display device 5 such as a telop indicating a full tank state when the full tank detection switch is turned on, and then the error sound may be reproduced. As described above, in this modification, when a specific notification sound is output from the playback channel while the music piece A is played at the volume of the set value (100%) during the big hit gaming state, the volume is set to the set value. Since the size is reduced, the certainty of notifying the player of a specific notification sound can be improved.

  However, even if the sound is output from the playback channel during the big hit gaming state, if the sound to be notified is short or the sound to be sounded cannot be notified in advance, the set value (without changing the volume) The music A is played with the volume of 100%). Here, as a sound that cannot be announced in advance, for example, an effect sound for notifying that the number of game balls won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 exceeds a predetermined number (such as 10 counts) or a specific winning opening There is a production sound for notifying that a prize has been won. Note that if the sound to be notified is short or the sounding timing is a sound that cannot be notified in advance, changing the volume for playing the music A may complicate the processing and increase the processing burden on the audio control board 13. There is.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the big hit type includes “15R probability variation A” (first specific gaming state) and “5R probability variation A” (second specific gaming state), which has a shorter advantageous period than “15R probability variation A”. And was included. In other words, by reducing the number of rounds in the second specific gaming state than in the first specific gaming state, the advantageous period of the second specific gaming state is made shorter than in the first specific gaming state. The method of shortening the advantageous period of the second specific gaming state over the first specific gaming state is not limited to this. For example, the number of rounds in the first specific gaming state is the same as the number of rounds in the second specific gaming state, and the number of times of opening the large winning opening in the second specific gaming state (the number of long-term opening) is less than that in the first specific gaming state. Also good.

  The interval time between rounds is shorter in the second specific gaming state than in the first specific gaming state, and the total jackpot digestion time is shorter in the second specific gaming state than in the first specific gaming state. It may be.

  (3) As the voice control data of the common music, the full chorus version (intro, A melody, B melody, rust (No. 1), A melody, B melody, rust (No. 2), A melody, B melody, rust ( 3)) and a shortened version (A melody, B melody, rust (only No. 1)), and in the first specific gaming state, the voice control data of the full chorus version at the start of the big hit gaming state In the second specific gaming state, the playback of the shortened version of the voice control data may be started at the start of the big hit gaming state. Moreover, even if the common music is the same lyrics, singers (for example, a man and a woman) may be different, or may be arranged with different tempos and tunes.

  (4) In the above embodiment, a special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and passed (entered) the second start winning opening. In the above description, the special game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

  (5) The present invention may be applied to two types (so-called feathers) and three types (so-called rights) of pachinko machines. When the present invention is applied to two types of pachinko machines, a big winning opening is opened at a small hit, and a game ball passes through a specific area and becomes a big hit (especially from the small hit opening). During a variable display that is a small hit, such as when the time to hit a big hit is short), playback of the music output in the big hit gaming state starts at a volume of 50% of the set value, and the game ball passes through a specific area Then, the volume may be changed to the set value (100%) at the timing when the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Also, the playback start point (timing) in the music (voice control data) may be varied according to the advantageous period of the big hit gaming state, or the voice control data (full chorus version, shortened version) of the common music Etc.) may be switched.

  (6) The present invention may be applied to slot machines without being limited to pachinko machines. For example, because the number of sounds to be output is large, the number of channels to be used is larger than the gaming state such as RT (replay time), AT (assist time), and ART (assist replay time), and the gaming state such as AT. Due to the small number of sounds to play, gaming conditions such as regular bonuses (eg 4 wins or big wins after 6 games), big bonuses (eg big wins that run 3 regular bonuses), etc. Then, when playing a common song (for example, song A), as with the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment, the volume of the song playback channel is set for the period until the game state such as a big bonus starts. You may make it perform control which sets to the volume (for example, 50% of installation values) smaller than a value. When the game state such as the big bonus is finished and the game state such as the AT is reached, the volume of the reproduction channel is set to a small volume (for example, 60% of the set value) after the game state such as the big bonus is finished. You may make it perform control. It has been described that the gaming state with a large number of channels used is a gaming state such as AT, and the gaming state with a small number of channels used is a gaming state such as a big bonus. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A gaming state such as a big bonus may be used as a large gaming state, and a gaming state such as an AT may be used as a gaming state where the number of channels used is small. Also, in a gaming state where the number of channels to be used is small (for example, a gaming state such as a big bonus), when outputting the above-mentioned specific notification sound from the playback channel, the volume is set lower than the set value (for example, the set value 50%) Play music. Here, as a specific notification sound, for example, a production sound that causes a player to stop a specific symbol, or an error sound other than the production sound (full tank error that notifies that the hopper tank is full of medals) Sound).

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the reproduction of the common music is started during the execution of the variable display that is the big hit (5R probability change or 15R probability change B). However, the big hit (5R probability change or 15R probability change B) is started. The reproduction of the common music may be started during the execution of the variable display executed before the variable display. For example, when it is determined in advance that a big hit (5R probability variation or 15R probability variation B) is made and the variation time does not change regardless of the number of holdings, or the variation time does not depend on the number of holdings. Such control may be executed when no variable display pattern continues to the target.

  (8) When a special kind of sound is output, control using a common channel when the game is in the first state and when in the second state will be described. FIG. 37 is a time chart showing details of the jackpot confirmation notification sound after the reach effect is executed. For example, during the period from when the reach state is reached to when the decorative design inside stops, the audio corresponding to the contents of the reach effect is played on the playback channels 0 and 1. In this example, the BGM corresponding to the reach effect is continuously reproduced along the time series, and the lines corresponding to the reach effect are reproduced from a predetermined timing. After the decorative pattern in the middle stops, the big hit confirmation notification sound is reproduced on the reproduction channels 10 and 11. Here, when the number of consecutive chants is one, the output of the big hit confirmation notification sound (one special sound) can be completed during the temporary stop display period of the decorative symbols. On the other hand, the greater the number of consecutive channels, the greater the number of special sounds output and the longer the output period of the jackpot confirmation notification sound, so that the output of the jackpot confirmation notification sound is completed during the temporary stop display period of the decorative pattern. Thus, as shown in FIG. 37, it overlaps with the output period of the fanfare. Therefore, by fixing a playback channel that outputs a special type of sound such as a jackpot confirmation notification sound that may overlap with the output timing of other audio, the special type of audio can be output without interfering with the playback / output of other audio. Can play and output. In addition, the jackpot confirmation notification sound is likely to overlap the fanfare output period due to the increase in the number of special sounds output as the number of consecutive chunks increases. The period may be determined by lottery based on the number of consecutive chunks, etc., and the output period of the jackpot confirmation notification sound may be determined to exceed the temporary stop display period of the decorative symbol. Even in this case, by fixing the playback channel for playing and outputting special types of sound such as jackpot confirmation notification sound, special types of sound can be played without interfering with the playback and output of other sounds. -Output is possible.

  Here, the special type of sound is a jackpot confirmation notification sound, and the jackpot confirmation notification sound is a game state such as a temporary stop display period (first state) of a decorative symbol to a fanfare output period (second state). An example has been described in which the playback channel used for playback of the jackpot confirmation notification sound is fixed when there are cases where it is output over a plurality of different types of periods. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when there is a special type of sound that can be output during the period from when the game state is the first state to the second state, The special kind of sound may be reproduced using a common reproduction channel at a certain time. The playback channel may be different from the playback channel used for playback of the sound output in the second state.

  (9) In the above embodiment, when the variation is started in order to notify the variation control pattern (sub-side) of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode, such as the variation time, the type of reach production, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuity. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) is so-called in the case where the first command is not reached, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop).

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control board. 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). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  (10) In the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can do.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  (11) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, You may take the form distributed by pre-installing in storage devices, such as a computer apparatus. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (12) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of segments not limited to numbers and symbols, etc. An example of variable display is shown. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and the special symbol variably displayed are a number indicating "0" to "9" and a symbol indicating "-". It is not limited to what consists of etc. For example, a lighting pattern during variable display of a special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol) Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a special symbol variable display, for example, “−” blinks, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “lost”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. Also, the variable display of the decorative design includes, for example, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol). It is also included in the variable display of normal symbols to repeat alternately. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 2 gaming board, 3 gaming machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A normal winning ball device, 6B normal variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R Speaker, 9 Game Effect Lamp, 11 Main Board, 12 Production Control Board, 13 Audio Control Board, 14 Lamp Control Board, 15 Relay Board, 20 Normal Symbol Display, 21 Gate Switch, 22A, 22B Start Port Switch, 23 Count Switch, 31A Stick controller, 31B Push button, 100 Game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 Random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 Production control CPU, 123 Display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Sound output means for outputting sound;
Sound control means having a plurality of channels, and executing control to output sound from the sound output means using any one of the channels,
The sound control means is
The music can be reproduced from the first effect period in which sound is output from the sound output means using a plurality of channels to the second effect period in which the number of channels used is smaller than that in the first effect period. ,
The maximum volume output from the sound output means of the music played during the first effect period does not exceed at least the maximum volume output from the sound output means of the music played during the second effect period. , Gaming machines.

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