JP2018075226A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent deterioration in performance effects by a specific performance caused by execution of a prescribed performance, as a drag, during the specific performance.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a notification performance for notifying of whether or not to be controlled into an advantageous state, and a pre-notification performance for repetitively executing a special performance before execution of the notification performance. Further, in the advantageous state, the game machine can reproduce a selected music piece or a moving image of the music piece and, during the reproduction, can execute a prescribed performance such as a large-winning-hole winning performance and a large-winning-hole opening-time performance. Furthermore, by detecting a specific operation of a player, the game machine can change execution/non-execution of the prescribed performance and, when executing the prescribed performance, an execution mode such as a volume output level and a brightness level of the prescribed performance. When a stop flag is turned on during ball removal error notification, namely, changed into a stop-time execution mode (without execution of the prescribed performance), the game machine can continuously execute the ball removal error notification.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

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

  As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a game ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the winning of a gaming medium in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area. There is a pachinko machine that can be granted. As another example of the gaming machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player operates the start lever. Thus, there is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by the variable display device, and can give a predetermined game value based on the derived display result.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that plays a music selected by a player during a big hit given as a predetermined gaming value (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a gaming machine that performs a winning effect in response to a game ball having won a big winning opening during a big hit (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP2013-183860A JP 2012-45233 A

  However, when a specific effect such as reproduction of music and a predetermined effect such as a winning effect are configured to be executable during a big hit, the specific effect is hindered by the execution of the predetermined effect during the execution of the specific effect. There was a possibility that the production effect by would decrease.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and can prevent a specific effect from being hindered by executing a predetermined effect while the specific effect is being executed, thereby preventing the effect of the specific effect from being reduced. The purpose is to provide a machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
A notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S811) capable of executing a notification effect to notify whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state;
A pre-notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S805) capable of executing a pre-notification effect that repeatedly executes a special effect before the execution of the notification effect;
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S634 shown in FIG. 16) capable of executing the selected specific effect (for example, music or a moving image of the music) in the advantageous state;
Predetermined effect execution means (for example, the big prize opening winning effect processing shown in FIG. 20 or the like shown in FIG. 20) or the like can be executed during execution of the specific effect. And the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect process at the time of opening the special winning opening shown in FIG.
Change means capable of changing the presence or absence of execution of the predetermined effect (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S414, S415, and S423 to S426 shown in FIG. 14);
An abnormality notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the error notification process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing an abnormality notification (for example, a ball removal error notification);
The abnormality notification means can continuously execute the abnormality notification when the presence / absence of execution of the predetermined effect is changed by the changing means during the abnormality notification (for example, when a stop flag is turned on). (See, for example, FIG. 22B and FIG. 24)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being hindered by the execution of the predetermined effect during the execution of the specific effect, thereby reducing the effect of the specific effect.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
A notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S811) capable of executing a notification effect to notify whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state;
A pre-notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S805) capable of executing a pre-notification effect that repeatedly executes a special effect before the execution of the notification effect;
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S634 shown in FIG. 16) capable of executing the selected specific effect (for example, music) in the advantageous state;
Predetermined effect execution means (for example, the big prize opening winning effect processing shown in FIG. 20 or the like shown in FIG. 20) or the like can be executed during execution of the specific effect. And the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect process at the time of opening the special winning opening shown in FIG.
Changing means capable of changing the execution mode (for example, the mode shown in FIG. 15) of the predetermined effect (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing the processing of steps S423 to S426 shown in FIG. 14),
An abnormality notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the error notification process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing an abnormality notification (for example, a ball removal error notification);
The abnormality notification means can continuously execute the abnormality notification when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed by the changing means during the abnormality notification (for example, when the suppression flag is turned on). (For example, see FIG. 22 (B) and FIG. 24),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being hindered by the execution of the predetermined effect during the execution of the specific effect, thereby reducing the effect of the specific effect.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
It is possible to detect a predetermined action of the player (for example, a pressing operation on the push button 31B (simple pressing) or the like) and a specific action different from the predetermined action (for example, an operation of continuously pulling the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds). Yes,
An effect mode in the advantageous state can be changed based on the detection of the predetermined action in the advantageous state (for example, an image showing a song title can be moved by the process of step S628 shown in FIG. 16). FIG. 18B)
The changing means can change the execution mode of the predetermined effect based on the detection of the specific action in the advantageous state (for example, Yes in step S401 and Yes in step S412 shown in FIG. 14). Or, when the answer is Yes in step S421, the stop flag or the on / off state of the suppression flag can be switched)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the player can change the execution mode of the predetermined effect by performing a specific operation different from the predetermined operation, it is possible to prevent a change in the execution mode unintended by the player, Can be prevented from decreasing.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
Even in the advantageous state, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed depending on the start timing of the specific action (for example, a period from 5 seconds before receiving the jackpot end designation command to when receiving the jackpot end designation command) When the lever pulling operation by the player is started and the lever pulling operation is continued, the timing result in the timing processing of the lever pulling operation does not exceed 5 seconds, so the stop flag may be switched on / off. Absent),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, the execution aspect of a predetermined effect can be changed suitably.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
Based on detection of the specific action in the advantageous state, a plurality of predetermined effects (for example, an effect of outputting a winning sound notifying that a game ball has won a prize winning opening, the remaining number of winnings in a round game) The execution mode of the effect of displaying the number of remaining winnings indicating, the effect of outputting a large winning opening opening sound for notifying that the large winning opening has been opened, etc. is changed,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (3) to (5),
During the detection of the specific action (for example, a period from when the specific action is started until 2 seconds or 5 seconds elapses), the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the execution mode of the predetermined effect after the change by the changing unit. (For example, see FIG. 25),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
When the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed by the changing means during the abnormality notification, the ease of recognizing the abnormality notification changes (for example, as shown in FIG. 24C, a ball removal error display and a ball removal error). When the notification sound is being output, when the lever pull is detected for 5 seconds and the stop flag is turned on, the display of the remaining winning number is ended as shown in FIG. The normal winning sound (winning sound) will not be output even if a winning is made at the winning opening, while the ball removal error display and the output of the ball removal error notification sound will continue)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the abnormality according to the change of the execution mode of the predetermined effect, and it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
A music playback means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S634 shown in FIG. 16) capable of playing music in a specific period (for example, a period in a big hit gaming state) is provided.
The music reproduced in the specific period can be selected from a plurality of types of music (for example, music A to F shown in FIG. 17C),
The music reproduction means reproduces a specific part that is a part of the selected music and is different from the head of the music at the time of music selection (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S628 in FIG. 16). Such),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, the production effect at the time of music selection can be improved.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
It further comprises display means (for example, see FIG. 26) capable of displaying the control history (for example, the first control history and the second control history) to the advantageous state,
It is possible to detect a player's special action (for example, a player's pressing operation on a trigger button provided on the operation stick of the stick controller 31A),
Based on the detection of the special operation, the display mode of the control history can be switched (for example, see FIG. 26).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the control history can be displayed in a display mode according to the player's preference.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume condition display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume condition display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific operation | movement detection process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the execution aspect of the predetermined effect in the on / off state of a stop flag and a suppression flag. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot music determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the music which can be reproduced | regenerated during a big hit. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of the data which can be reproduced | regenerated during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big winning opening winning effect production process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process at the time of a big winning opening. It is a figure which shows execution timings, such as a big winning opening release sound and a ball removal error display. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in the case of volume change operation in a super reach effect. It is a figure which shows example effects, such as a big winning opening release sound and a ball removal error display. It is a figure which shows the example of effects, such as a big winning opening release sound and a ball removal error display in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display mode switching of the control history to the big hit game state in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display in a modification. It is a figure which shows execution timing, such as pre-notification production | presentation in a modification. It is a figure which shows example production operations, such as a pre-notification production in a modification.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each have a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a number or symbol. Various types of special symbols composed of etc. are variably displayed. 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". .

  A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B only need to have a symbol number for identifying each of them. As an example, “0” is added as a symbol number to a special symbol indicating a symbol “−”, and “1” to “9” may be added as symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. .

  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. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. 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 on the screen 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 decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HR and a second hold display unit 5HL are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HR displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HL displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) 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. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

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

  In the first hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 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 device 7 is opened in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special prize winning port, which is advantageous for 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. It becomes disadvantageous.

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

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

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

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

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting (detecting) a tilting operation (operation) with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 31A.

  The member that forms the upper plate is, for example, a push that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation (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). A button 31B 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, a random counter for effects provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. . The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating random values for determining various effects, such as a random number value for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of decorative symbols and a random value for determining a notice effect, can be counted. Controlled.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various table data 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 tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

  Various data used for controlling the rendering operation is stored in the RAM 122 mounted on the rendering control board 12 shown in FIG. Specifically, the RAM 122 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit. In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, 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, etc. The flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit 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 display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure 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 figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

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

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

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

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit” (specific display result), and a specific gaming state (advantageous) advantageous to the player It is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the state). That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost” (non-specific display result).

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “big hit”, it is determined in advance in the display area of the image display device 5. The finalized decorative symbol that is the winning combination is derived and displayed. As an example, a combination of big hits is confirmed by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is opened, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an advantageous state for the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is performed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15” or the like) is reached.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” may be included. When the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the upper limit for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be advantageous to the player (open state of the big winning opening) as a round game in the big hit gaming state A normal open round is performed in which the time is relatively long (eg, 29.5 seconds). Note that the jackpot type may include a case of “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “probable”, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is used for the player as a round game in the jackpot game state. You may make it perform the short-term open round which becomes the time (for example, 0.1 second etc.) for which the upper limit time which makes an advantageous state (a special winning opening is an open state) comparatively short.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or a big hit gaming state is started before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) is stopped in a state in which it matches the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time, A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to rocking, scaling, or deformation, or when multiple decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the display position changes. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. As a reach effect, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a display mode of the background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative design An effect operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative design, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be executed. 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 different from the previous operation mode that becomes the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are referred to as reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a big hit combination, it becomes “lost”, and the variability display state ends.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as reliability or big hit reliability) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach production (normal reach) and a super reach production (super reach) are preset. When the reach effect in the super reach is executed, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of the big hit) than in the case where the reach effect in the normal reach is executed. In addition, the reach production that becomes the super reach may include a plurality of types of reach production including a super reach that executes a specific reach production in which the degree of expectation of the big hit is higher than other super reach. In this embodiment, as an example, the reach production that becomes super reach includes reach production such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C. Super reach B is super reach than Super reach A, and super reach B is super reach B. Reach C is a reach production with a high expectation level for jackpots.

  During variable display of decorative patterns, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image or voice output is displayed. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the symbol variable display operation, that a reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is `` A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of being a “hit”.

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

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative design is not reached after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived). The non-reach combination and the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, in the big hit game state, for example, a winning sound (normal winning sound, over winning sound) for notifying that a game ball has won a prize is output, or the remaining number of winnings in the round game is indicated. Predetermined effects such as displaying the number of remaining winning prizes and giving a prize-winning entrance to the prize-winning opening that outputs a prize-opening sound to notify that the prize-winning opening has been opened are set to be executable. Yes. Then, in the big hit game state, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be changed by detecting the specific action of the player such as the long pulling continuously pulling the stick controller 31A forward for a predetermined time. For example, from a mode in which a predetermined effect can be performed (execution mode in a normal time to be described later), a mode in which the player cannot perform the predetermined effect by continuously pulling the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds (execution at a stop time to be described later) Mode), or the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds to change to a mode in which a predetermined effect is suppressed (execution mode during suppression described later). The execution mode of the predetermined effect is the presence / absence of execution of the predetermined effect, or the effect mode of the predetermined effect when the predetermined effect is executed (for example, volume output level, brightness level, display size, display transparency, display color, Sound quality). In this embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, unlike a predetermined effect, for example, a music selected by a player's operation or the like, or a video such as PV (Promotion Video) or MV (Music Video) of the music It is set to be able to execute a specific effect such as playback.

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

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables. In the normal symbol process, as the high opening control accompanying the short-time control, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (normal symbol variation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” than in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Part or all of the control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in 6B longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state are performed.

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

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. And execute.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first, based on a 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 first 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”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

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

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

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held. Data is set in the second special figure holding storage unit. The first special figure holding storage unit is a special game (not yet started), although the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning is generated. The special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a hold memory. The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. (Special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as a hold memory.

  The first special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, for example, based on the establishment of the first start condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). For example, the second special figure holding storage unit is associated with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, setting for transmitting a start opening prize designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Then, the setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, 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 “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. 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.

  When a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. When it is determined in the process of S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is established. The first start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. A first start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. Further, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  FIG. 4 shows a case where a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated. If it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211. A second start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  On the side of the production control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and to detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The first reserved memory count notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command notifies the second special figure reserved memory count. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  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. Alternatively, 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) indicating 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, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the 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 special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) 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 of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. The variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

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

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-hit-opening process includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, etc.) If not, processing such as waiting until the next round game is started is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

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

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

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), it is stored in the head area (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data that has been stored (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

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

  When the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, A start area data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the start prize opening or the second start prize opening is associated with the hold number or separately from the hold data, and is associated with the hold number in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 And the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

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

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

  In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special figure is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. The display result is determined as “big hit”. The probability variation state is started by setting the probability variation flag to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability variation”, for example, by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. When the probability variation state is in effect, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

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

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), 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. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step S262, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern. In the process of step S263, for example, a variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “lost” by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not reach the reach state, and the reach state is reached. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and the case of the variable display result (special drawing display result) being “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “reach” is This is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). 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 variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in super reach is executed.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of determining the big hit variation pattern or the loss variation pattern. In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined, for example, at a rate as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 and the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 are determined as the usage patterns at the ratio shown in FIG. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. The Further, in the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 6, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 8B2, for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”. It should be noted that whether or not to reach the reach state may be determined when the variable display result is “lost” by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the determined values assigned to the variation patterns accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach such as the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 are the reach in the normal reach such as the variation pattern PA3-1. It is set so as to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanying the effect. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIG. 8B1 and FIG. 8B2, the determined values assigned to the variation pattern with reach effect in the normal reach, such as the variation pattern PA2-1, are the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect in the super reach such as -3. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  The determination example shown in FIG. 8B1 includes determination values that are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of “159” to “205” is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure reserved memory number is 0, and the first special figure reserved memory number is 1. If it is, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of first special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the first special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that In normal times when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, refer to the table data corresponding to the first special figure holding memory number at that time. The variation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, in response to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 8 (B1) is read as the “second special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  The determination example shown in FIG. 8B2 includes determination values that are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the second special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of second special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time-saving control, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and the special game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. When the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value allocation shown in FIG. 8B2 regardless of the first special figure reserved storage number. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is established, the “second special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 8 (B2) is read as the “first special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 7, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

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

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  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, and the effect control main process shown as an example in FIG. 9 is executed. As shown in FIG. 9, when the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S51), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and produces the production control board. 12 is used to set a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the circuit 12. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S52). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process 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, the interrupt is interrupted. 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on (step S52; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed (step S54). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. In the command analysis process, for example, when there is a reception command stored in the production control command reception buffer, it is determined which production control command has been received by confirming the MODE data of the reception command.

  Subsequent to the command analysis process, an error notification process (step S55) is executed. In the error notification process, for example, an error image for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality is displayed on the image display device 5 under control of the effect control CPU 120, or a sound for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or output.

  Following the error notification process, an effect control process is executed (step S56). In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed (step S57), and numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is used by the software as various random values used for effect control. Update. After execution of the effect random number update process, the process returns to step S52.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S55 of FIG. 9 as the error notification process. In this error notification process, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a ball removal error notification start command has been received (step S301). The ball removal error notification start command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 on the assumption that a ball removal error has occurred, for example, when the game ball is full in the lower plate. When it is determined in step S301 that a ball removal error notification start command has been received (step S301; Yes), a stop flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is in an on state. Whether or not (step S302). If it is determined in step S302 that the stop flag is in an off state (step S302; No), whether or not a suppression flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is in an on state. Is determined (step S303). Note that in the initial state, the stop flag and the suppression flag are in an off state, and switching of the on / off state of the stop flag and the suppression flag is performed in a specific operation detection process in step S162 described later.

  If it is determined in step S302 that the stop flag is on (step S302; Yes), or if it is determined in step S303 that the suppression flag is on (step S303; Yes), the ball Settings are made to start the extraction error display at a reduced size (step S304). Note that the ball removal error display may be performed, for example, by displaying a ball removal error display image on the image display device 5. By executing the process of step S304, the doffing error display is performed in a reduced size in the image display device 5. If it is determined in step S303 that the suppression flag is in an off state (step S303; No), a setting is made to start the ball removal error display at the normal size (step S305). By executing the processing in step S305, the doffing error display is performed in the normal size in the image display device 5. That is, if either the stop flag or the suppression flag is on, the ball removal error display is performed in a reduced size, while if both the stop flag and the suppression flag are off, Unplug error display at normal size. When the ball removal error display is started at the reduced size, the reduced size flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the production control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on, and the ball removal error display is started at the normal size. In such a case, a normal size flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) may be turned on.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when it is determined in step S302 that the stop flag is on (step S302; Yes), or when it is determined in step S303 that the suppression flag is on. (Step S303; Yes), a setting is made to start the ball removal error display with a reduced size (Step S304). That is, when the stop flag is in the on state and when the suppression flag is in the on state, the ball removal error display is performed with the reduced size that is the same size. However, the display size of the ball removal error display may be different between when the stop flag is on and when the suppression flag is on. For example, when the stop flag is in an on state, a ball removal error is displayed at the first reduced size of the reduced sizes, and when the suppression flag is on, the size is larger than the first reduced size of the reduced sizes. A ball removal error display may be performed at the second reduced size. It should be noted that when the stop flag is in the on state, the ball removal error display may be performed at the second reduced size, and when the suppression flag is in the on state, the ball removal error display may be performed at the first reduced size. In this way, the display size of the error display can be changed according to the execution mode of the predetermined effect.

  And after performing the process of step S304, S305, the setting for starting the output of a dipping error notification sound is performed (step S306). In this embodiment, when a ball removal error occurs, a ball removal error notification sound is output at a common volume output level regardless of the on / off state of the stop flag and the suppression flag. The volume output level of the ball removal error notification sound may be varied according to the on / off state of the stop flag and the suppression flag. For example, when either the stop flag or the suppression flag is in the on state, the ball removal error notification sound is output at a small volume output level, while both the stop flag and the suppression flag are in the off state. Alternatively, a ball removal error notification sound may be output at a normal volume output level. In addition, when the stop flag is on, a dulling error notification sound is output at the first volume output level of the small volume output level, and when the suppression flag is on, the first volume of the small volume output level is output. The ball removal error notification sound may be output at a second volume output level that is an output level higher than the output level. It should be noted that when the stop flag is on, a ball removal error notification sound may be output at the second volume output level, and when the suppression flag is on, a ball removal error notification sound may be output at the first volume output level. . In this way, the output level of the error display sound can be changed according to the execution mode of the predetermined effect. Note that the output of a ball removal error display or a ball removal error notification sound is simply referred to as “ball removal error notification”.

  If it is determined in step S301 that no ball removal error notification start command has been received (step S301; No), it is determined whether or not a ball removal error notification end command has been received (step S311). The ball removal error notification end command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the game ball is not full in the lower plate, that is, when the ball removal error is eliminated. If it is determined in step S311 that a ball removal error notification end command has been received (step S311; Yes), settings are made to end the ball removal error display (step S312). In step S <b> 312, the ball removal error display performed in the image display device 5 is terminated, and the reduced size flag and the normal size flag are turned off. After the process of step S312, after setting for ending the output of the ball removal error notification sound (step S313), the error notification process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S311 that a doffing error notification end command has not been received (step S311; No), it is determined whether or not a doffing error display is being executed after executing the process of step S306. (Step S321). If it is determined in step S321 that the ball removal error display is being executed (step S321; Yes), it is determined whether or not the stop flag is on (step S322). If it is determined in step S322 that the stop flag is not in the on state (step S322; No), it is determined whether or not the suppression flag is in the on state (step S323).

  If it is determined in step S322 that the stop flag is on (step S322; Yes), or if it is determined in step S323 that the suppression flag is on (step S323; Yes), normal It is determined whether or not the size is displayed, i.e., whether or not the ball removal error display is performed in the normal size (step S324). In step S324, when the normal size flag is on, it may be determined that the normal size is displayed. If it is determined in step S324 that the normal size is displayed (step S324; Yes), the display size of the ball removal error display is switched from the normal size to the reduced size (step S325). In step S325, the normal size flag is turned off and the reduced size flag is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S323 that the suppression flag is off (step S323; No), it is displayed in a reduced size, that is, whether or not a ball removal error display is performed in a reduced size. Determination is made (step S326). In step S326, when the reduced size flag is on, it may be determined that the reduced size flag is displayed. If it is determined in step S326 that the reduced size is displayed (step S326; Yes), the display size of the bead error display is switched from the reduced size to the normal size (step S327). In step S327, the normal size flag is turned on and the reduced size flag is turned off.

  After executing the processing of steps S325 and S327, or when it is determined in step S324 that it is not displayed in the normal size (displayed in the reduced size) (step S324; No), the reduced size in step S326 If it is determined that it is not displayed (displayed in the normal size) (step S326; No), or if it is determined in step S321 that no dulling error display is being executed (step S321; No) ) Since the other error notification processing is executed (step S331), the error notification processing is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 executes the volume status display process (step S161), the specific operation detection process (step S162), and the big hit mid-music determination process (step S163), and then the RAM 122 Depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit), one of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the 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 effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the 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 effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The volume status display process in step S161 is performed by the player operating the stick controller 31A or the like in a game state other than the super reach effect or in a state waiting for a customer and not displaying an error (first state). Regardless of the presence or absence, a process for displaying a volume status display image indicating a volume output level on the display screen of the image display device 5 so as to be visible is included. Further, for example, it includes processing for changing (adjusting) the volume output level in accordance with the player's operation such as leftward or rightward operation of the stick controller 31A by the player.

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of the volume status display process. In the volume status display process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the super reach effect is being performed (step S601). In the process of step S601, for example, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not the change (the change in which the start condition is satisfied) is a change due to the super reach change pattern and is the reach effect period in the change.

  When the super reach effect is not being performed in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not the super reach operation flag is set to the on state (step S602). The super reach operation flag is a flag that is turned on when the player operates the stick controller 31A during the super reach performance. Data indicating the ON state or the OFF state of the super reach operation flag is stored, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122.

  If the super-reach operation flag is not set to ON in step S602 (step S602; No), display control for displaying a volume status display on the image display device 5 is executed (step S603). As a result, a volume status display image indicating the current volume output level is displayed on the image display device 5 as the volume status display. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the volume status display image has five rectangular image display sections arranged side by side, and an amount corresponding to the current volume in the image display section (FIG. 23 ( In A), the image is displayed in such a manner that it is lit from the left end only for three).

  Specifically, when the volume output level is the lowest level (the volume output level is a level that is suppressed more than usual and not the mute level), the image display is such that all five image display sections are turned off. . Note that the lowest level may be the mute level. Further, in the case of the first level that is one level higher than the lowest level, the image display is in the form in which the leftmost image display section is lit. In the case of the second level, which is one level higher than the first level, the image display is in a state in which two image display sections from the left end are lit. In the case of a third level (volume output level is a normal level, that is, a normal level), which is one level higher than the second level, the image display is such that three image display sections from the left end are lit. In the case of the fourth level, which is one higher than the third level, the image display is in a state in which four image display sections from the left end are lit. In the case of the fifth level (the highest level), which is one level higher than the fourth level, the image display is in a state where all the five image display sections are lit. Thus, the player can grasp the current volume output level by looking at the volume status display image. In this embodiment, the volume status display image is a meter-type display mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a numerical formula display mode such as numbers or numerical values or a color-type display mode (for example, blue → green) is used. It is possible to use various display modes, such as changing from yellow to red in order of the display to indicate that the red color is larger.

  When the super reach operation flag is set (ON state) in step S602 (step S602; Yes), display control for continuing the volume status display (display of the volume status display image) on the image display device 5 is performed. This is executed (step S604), and the super reach operation flag is reset to the off state (step S605). Steps S604 and S605 are processes for continuing the volume status display when the volume change operation is performed immediately before the end of the super reach effect. As a result, the volume status display image displayed by performing the volume change operation immediately before the end of the super reach effect can be continuously displayed even after the super reach effect ends, and is erased once at the end timing of the super reach effect. Can be prevented.

  After executing the process of step S603 or after executing the process of step S605, the presence / absence of a volume change operation is determined (step S606). If there is a volume change operation (step S606; Yes), the changed volume status display (display of the changed volume status display image) and the changed volume setting are executed (step S607). Specifically, when the controller sensor unit 35A detects that the player has operated the stick controller 31A (for example, operated in the left direction or the right direction) (step S606; Yes), the image display device 5 is changed. The display control for displaying the subsequent volume status display image is executed, and the changed volume setting value is stored in the RAM 122 so that sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the changed volume output level. The changed volume setting such as controlling the voice control board 13 is executed (step S607).

  For example, the stick controller 31A can be operated in the left-right direction, and when the player operates the stick controller 31A once in the right direction, the changed volume state display image in which the lighting state of the image display section is increased by one image is displayed. While displayed on the display device 5, the volume output level is increased by one. On the contrary, when the player operates the stick controller 31A once in the left direction, the changed volume state display image in which the lighting state of the image display section is reduced by one is displayed on the image display device 5, Decreases the volume output level by one.

  After executing the process of step S607, the non-super-reach operation flag is set to the on state (step S608). As described above, the non-super-reach operation flag is a flag that is turned on when the player operates the stick controller 31A when the super-reach effect is not being performed. Data indicating the on state or off state of the operation flag other than the super reach is stored, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122.

  On the other hand, when there is no volume change operation (step S606; No), it is determined whether or not the operation flag other than the super reach is set to the on state (step S609).

  After executing the process of step S608 or when the non-super-reach operation flag is set to ON in step S609 (step S609; Yes), a predetermined period after the operation (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (step S610). When a predetermined period has elapsed after the operation (step S610; Yes), the non-super-reach operation flag is reset to the off state (step S611). The predetermined period after the operation (for example, 3 seconds) may be until the predetermined period (3 seconds) elapses after the first operation, or when the operation is performed a plurality of times within the predetermined period, from the last operation. It may be until a predetermined period (3 seconds) elapses. In this embodiment, the predetermined period after the operation is set, but the predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) may elapse from the start of displaying the volume status display image.

  Returning to step S601, if the super reach effect is being performed (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not the non-super reach operation flag is set to the on state (step S701). When the non-super-reach operation flag is set to the on state (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the operation (step S702). If the predetermined period has not elapsed after the operation (step S702; No), the presence / absence of a volume changing operation is determined (step S703).

  If there is a volume change operation (step S703; Yes), the changed volume status display (display of the changed volume status display image) and the changed volume setting are executed (step S704). In this step S704, when the controller sensor unit 35A detects that the player has operated the stick controller 31A (for example, operated in the left direction or the right direction), the changed volume state display image is displayed on the image display device 5. Display control to be performed, the changed volume setting value is stored in the RAM 122, and the sound control board 13 is controlled so that sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the changed volume output level. The volume setting after the change is executed (step S704).

  On the other hand, when a predetermined period has elapsed after the operation (step S702; Yes), a volume status display erasure process for erasing the volume status display image displayed on the image display device 5 is executed (step S705). The non-reach operation flag is reset to the off state (step S706).

  When the non-super-reach operation flag is off in step S701 (step S701; No), when there is no volume change operation in step S703 (step S703; No), or after executing the processing of steps S704 and S706 Determines whether or not the super reach operation flag is set to ON (step S707). If the super reach operation flag is off in step S707 (step S707; No), a process for deleting the volume status display is executed (step S707a). The process of step S707a is a process for not performing the volume status display during the super reach effect in principle. Specifically, in the second state in which the super reach effect is executed, that is, in the game state during the super reach effect, the volume status display image is not displayed on the image display device 5 unless requested by the player (the volume status). The display image has been erased). As a result, during the execution of the super reach effect, which is an example of the game effect that the player wants to particularly show to the player (the effect including an important notice, etc.), the volume status display image can be prevented from being displayed. Reduction can be suppressed.

  After executing the process of step S707a, it is determined whether or not a volume change operation start acceptance has been received (step S708). When the operation start is accepted at step S708 (step S708; Yes), that is, when the controller sensor unit 35A detects that the player has operated the stick controller 31A leftward or rightward, the image display device Display control for displaying a volume status display image indicating the current volume output level in 5 is executed (step S709). Thereafter, the super reach operation flag is set to the ON state (step S710).

  When the super-reach operation flag is ON in step S707 (step S707; Yes), or after executing the process of step S710, it is determined whether a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the operation (step S707). Step S711). If the predetermined period has not elapsed after the operation (step S711; No), it is determined whether or not a volume change operation has been performed (step S712). When there is a volume change operation (step S712; Yes), the display of the changed volume status display image and the changed volume setting are executed (step S713). Specifically, when the controller sensor unit 35A detects that the player has operated the stick controller 31A leftward or rightward (step S712; Yes), the stick controller 31A is moved leftward or rightward. The display control for displaying the volume status display image after the change according to the number of operations is performed on the image display device 5, and the volume setting value after the change according to the number of operations is stored in the RAM 122. The volume setting after change is executed such that the sound control board 13 is controlled so that sound and sound effects are output at the volume output level after change (step S713).

  When a predetermined period has elapsed after the operation in step S711 (step S711; Yes), a process for deleting the volume status display is executed (step S714). Thus, during the super reach production, if there is an operation by the player, the volume status display image is temporarily displayed. Is to be erased. After executing the process of step S714, the super-reach operation flag is reset to the off state (step S715).

  When no operation start is accepted at step S708 (step S708; No), or when there is no volume change operation at step S712 (step S712; No), the volume status display is performed after the processing of steps S713 and S715 is executed. The process ends.

  The specific action detection process in step S162 is performed in response to the detection of a specific action of the player such as a pulling operation (lever pull) in the forward direction of the stick controller 31A by the player in the big hit gaming state (during big hit), for example. This includes processing for changing the execution mode of other predetermined effects, such as whether or not a predetermined effect such as a big prize opening prize production or a big prize opening opening effect is performed. In addition, the specific action detection process includes a process such as setting for vibrating the stick controller 31A in response to the detection of the specific action of the player.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the specific operation detection process. In the specific action detection process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a big hit is being made (step S401). In step S401, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot is being hit when, for example, the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received and the jackpot end designation command has not been received. If the value of the effect process flag is any of 3 to 5, it may be determined that the big hit is being made. If it is a big hit (step S401; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a lever pulling operation such as a pulling operation of the stick controller 31A toward the front (step S402). If there is a lever pulling operation (step S402; Yes), a timing process of the lever pulling operation is performed (step S403). In step S403, the timer value of the lever pulling operation timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is updated (for example, 1 is added).

  After the process of step S403, it is determined whether or not the timing result in the timing process of the lever pulling operation is 2 seconds (step S404). In step S404, when the timer value of the lever pulling operation timer updated in step S403 is a value corresponding to “2 seconds”, it is determined that the time measurement result is 2 seconds. When the time measurement result is 2 seconds (step S404; Yes), the first vibration setting of the lever for vibrating the stick controller 31A in the first vibration mode (for example, the vibration mode such as “blue”) is performed (step S405). ). If the time measurement result is not 2 seconds (step S404; No), it is determined whether or not the time measurement result of the time measurement process of the lever pulling operation is 5 seconds (step S406). In step S406, when the timer value of the lever pulling operation timer updated in step S403 is a value corresponding to “5 seconds”, it is determined that the time measurement result is 5 seconds. When the time measurement result is 5 seconds (step S406; Yes), the second vibration setting of the lever for vibrating the stick controller 31A in the second vibration mode (for example, the vibration mode such as “Burbling”) is performed (step S407). ). After executing the processes of steps S405 and S407, or when the time measurement result is not 5 seconds in step S406 (step S406; No), the specific operation detection process is terminated.

  If there is no lever pulling operation in step S402 (step S402; No), it is determined whether or not there is a timing result in the timing processing of the lever pulling operation (step S411). In step S411, for example, if the timer value of the lever pulling operation timer is an initial value, it is determined that there is no timing result, and if it is not the initial value, it may be determined that there is a timing result. If there is a timing result in the timing processing of the lever pulling operation (step S411; Yes), it is determined whether or not the timing result is 5 seconds or more (lever pulling 5 seconds or more) (step S412). When the time measurement result is 5 seconds or more (step S412; Yes), it is determined whether or not the stop flag is in an off state (step S413). If the stop flag is in the off state (step S413; Yes), the stop flag is switched to the on state (step S414). If the stop flag is in the on state (step S413; No), The stop flag is switched to the off state (step S415). By switching the on / off state of the stop flag, the presence / absence (executable / unexecutable) of execution of the predetermined effect as the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed.

  When the time measurement result is not 5 seconds or more in Step S412 (Step S412; No), it is determined whether or not the time measurement result is 2 seconds or more and less than 5 seconds (Step S421). When the time measurement result is 2 seconds or more and less than 5 seconds (lever pulling 2 seconds or more and less than 5 seconds) (step S421; Yes), it is determined whether or not the suppression flag is off (step S422). When the suppression flag is in the off state (step S422; Yes), the suppression flag is switched to the on state (step S423), and the suppression setting for the predetermined effect is performed (step S424). When the suppression flag is in the on state (step S422; No), the suppression flag is switched to the off state (step S425), and normal setting of a predetermined effect is performed (step S426). The execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed by performing the normal setting and the suppression setting of the predetermined effect. When the stop flag is in the on state, priority is given to an aspect in which the predetermined effect cannot be performed even if normal setting or suppression setting of the predetermined effect is performed.

  After executing the processing of steps S414, S415, S424, and S426, or when the timing result is not less than 2 seconds and less than 5 seconds in step S421 (step S421; No), the timing result in the timing processing of the lever pulling operation is initialized. (Step S431). By executing the process of step S431, the time measurement result is 0 seconds, that is, there is no time measurement result. After performing the process of step S431, or when there is no timing result in the timing process of the lever pulling operation in step S411 (step S411; No), the specific operation detection process is terminated.

  If it is not a big hit in step S401 (step S401; No), it is determined whether or not there is a timing result in the timing processing of the lever pulling operation (step S451). If there is a timing result (step S451; Yes), the time measurement result is initialized (step S452). After executing the process of step S452 or when there is no time measurement result in the time measurement process of the lever pulling operation in step S451 (step S451; No), the specific operation detection process is terminated.

  Here, for example, when a lever pulling operation is started by the player within a period from 2 seconds before receiving the jackpot end specifying command until receiving the jackpot end specifying command, the timing result in the timing processing of the lever pulling operation Since the on / off state of the suppression flag is not switched, the suppression setting of the predetermined effect (step S424) and the normal setting of the predetermined effect (step S426) are not executed. The timing result is initialized. Also, for example, if the player pulls the lever within the period from 5 seconds before receiving the jackpot end designation command to the time when the jackpot end designation command is received and the lever pulling operation is continued, the lever pulling operation Since the time measurement result in this time measurement process does not exceed 5 seconds, the on / off state of the stop flag is not switched, and the time measurement result is initialized. If the on / off state of the suppression flag or the stop flag is not switched, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed. Thus, depending on the start timing of the specific operation such as the lever pulling operation by the player, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the execution mode of the predetermined effect in the on / off state of the stop flag / suppression flag. In this embodiment, for example, an effect of outputting a winning sound for notifying that a game ball has won a winning prize opening (a winning prize winning effect), and a remaining winning number display indicating the remaining winning numbers in the round game are performed. There are a plurality of predetermined effects such as a production (a special prize opening prize production) and a production that outputs a grand prize opening opening sound for notifying that the big prize opening has been opened (a production when the big prize opening is open). And the execution mode of a plurality of predetermined effects is changed by switching the on / off state of the stop flag / suppression flag. Note that there may be an effect other than the above three effects as the predetermined effect. Further, any one or two of the three predetermined effects may be executable.

  In addition, there are a normal winning sound and an over winning sound as a winning sound for notifying that a game ball has won a prize winning opening, and the normal winning sound is output when, for example, 1 to 10 winnings are generated. The over-winning sound is a winning sound that is output when, for example, 11 or more winnings are generated. It is only necessary that the normal winning sound and the over winning sound can be distinguished from each other by, for example, different tone colors and volume. In addition, the remaining winning number display includes a normal mode remaining winning number display and an over mode remaining winning number display, and the normal mode remaining winning number display includes, for example, no winning and 1 to 10 winnings. The display of the number of remaining winnings displayed when the game is performed, and the display of the number of remaining winnings in the over mode is, for example, a display of the number of remaining winnings displayed when 11 or more winnings are generated. The remaining winning number display may be performed, for example, by displaying a remaining winning number display image on the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the execution mode of the predetermined effect when both the stop flag and the suppression flag are in the off state is the normal execution mode (the mode in which the predetermined effect can be executed), and the normal execution mode. Is set when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized, or when the normal setting of the predetermined effect is performed by the processing in step S426 when the stop flag is off. In the normal execution mode, it is possible to execute (with execution) all predetermined effects such as an effect of outputting a winning sound, an effect of displaying the remaining number of winnings, and an effect of outputting a large winning opening opening sound. The volume output level for the grand opening opening sound is set to a normal level (for example, the lowest level and the third level of the first to fifth levels), and the brightness level for the remaining winning number display is set to a high level. The Instead of the brightness level, or together with the brightness level, display transparency, display size, display color, sound quality, and the like may be set. Here, the normal level as the volume output level for the winning sound and the grand opening opening sound may be the same volume output level as the normal level (third level) in the volume status display described above. In addition, in the volume status display process in step S161, when the volume output level is changed according to the player's operation such as leftward or rightward operation of the stick controller 31A by the player, according to the change. The volume output level for the winning sound and the grand opening opening sound may be changed.

  The execution mode of the predetermined effect when the stop flag is in the on state is the execution mode at the time of stop (the mode in which the predetermined effect cannot be performed), and the execution mode at the stop is whether the suppression flag is on or off. It is set when the stop flag is turned on regardless of the state. In the execution mode at the time of stoppage, execution of all the predetermined effects such as the effect of outputting the winning sound, the effect of displaying the remaining winning number display, and the effect of outputting the large winning opening opening sound is impossible (no execution).

  Moreover, the execution mode of the predetermined effect when the stop flag is in the off state and the suppression flag is in the on state is the execution mode at the time of suppression (suppression mode). In the state, it is set when the suppression setting of the predetermined effect is performed by the process of step S424. In the execution mode at the time of suppression, execution of all predetermined effects such as an effect of outputting a winning sound, an effect of displaying the number of remaining winnings, and an effect of outputting a large winning opening opening sound is possible (with execution). And the volume output level for the grand prize opening sound is set to the lowest level (for example, the lowest level and the lowest level among the first to fifth levels), and the brightness level for the remaining winnings display is set to the low level. The Here, the minimum level as the volume output level for the winning sound and the grand opening opening sound may be the same volume output level as the minimum level in the volume status display described above.

  In the big hit game determination processing in step S163, for example, in the big hit game state (during big hit), in response to detecting a predetermined action of the player such as an operation to the push button 31B by the player, It includes a process for selecting one.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit mid-music determination process. Here, the jackpot song is a song that can be played during the jackpot game state, and in this embodiment, a plurality of types of songs are prepared. The prepared types of music will be described later. In the jackpot song determination process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received (step S621). When the big hit start designation command has been received (step S621; Yes), the sequential number of times count value K is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S622). The continuous channel count value K is a value stored in a continuous channel counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and may be any value that indicates the continuous channel count. Here, the continuous change means that the variable display result becomes “big hit” when the probability change state or the time saving state is set, and the control is changed to the probability change state or the time reduction state even after the big hit gaming state is finished. That means. In addition, the number of consecutive changes means that the variable display result is “big hit” when the probability change state or the short time state is reached, and it is continuously controlled that the probability change state or the short time state is controlled even after the big hit gaming state ends. Say the number of times. The continuous channel count value K is initialized to “0” when the probability change state or the time-short state ends and is controlled to a normal state (also referred to as a low probability low base state) that is not the probability change state or the time-short state. .

  After executing the process of step S622, or when no big hit start designation command is received in step S621 (step S621; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit is being made (step S622a). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot is being hit when the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received and the jackpot end designation command is not received. If the value of the effect process flag is any of 3 to 5, it may be determined that the big hit is being made. If the jackpot is not hit (step S622a; No), the jackpot song determination process ends, while if the jackpot is hit (step S622a; Yes), whether the song determined flag is on (the jackpot song is determined). It is determined whether or not (step S623). Here, the music determined flag indicates whether or not the jackpot music has been determined, and is set to an on state in step S633, which will be described later, and cleared to an off state in step S636. Data indicating the on / off state of the music determined flag is stored, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122.

  When the music determination completed flag is off (the music during the big hit is not determined) (step S623; No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the continuous number of times counter provided in the RAM 122 as described above, and the first hit ( It is determined whether or not the continuous count count value K = 1) (step S624).

  In step S624, when it is the first hit (K = 1) (step S624; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current jackpot is accompanied by a music-type reach (step S625). . Here, the music-type reach is a reach in which music corresponding to the type of the reach is reproduced during reach production. In this embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 17A, super reach A to C is set as a music system reach. In the music-type reach, as shown in FIG. 17B, the music corresponding to the reach type is reproduced in a predetermined manner during the super reach production.

  In step S625, if it is a music-based reach jackpot (step S625; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a jackpot song according to the reach type (step S626). In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, if the reach type is Super Reach A, the jackpot song is determined to be “Song A”, and if the reach type is Super Reach B, the jackpot song is “Music”. B ”, and if it is Super Reach C, the big hit song is decided to be“ Song C ”. In this way, when the first hit is a music-based reach big hit, it is determined as a predetermined big hit middle song according to the reach type, so it is impossible to select the big hit middle song by the player's selection operation It has become. If the first hit is a music-based reach big hit, after playing the song during the super reach production, play the same song as the song from the continuation of the part that was played during the super reach production at the start of the big hit . Thereby, the music according to the reach type is reproduced without interruption from the super reach to the big hit game.

  If it is not the first hit (K = 1) in Step S624 (Step S624; No), but it is the first hit (Step S624; Yes), but not the music-based reach big hit (Step S625; No), it is for production control. The CPU 120 determines whether or not the first round in which the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is “1” is being executed (step S627). For example, whether or not it is the first round can be determined by confirming which round number command is stored in the special command opening open designated command storage area.

  When the first round is being executed (step S627; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 outputs the specific part of the selected music piece (step S628). Specifically, the production control CPU 120 issues a command to the audio control board 13 to output the specific part of the currently selected music (in this embodiment, a so-called “rust” portion) to the audio control board 13. And the specific part of the selected music is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. That is, in the process of step S628, only the chorus portion of the currently selected jackpot music is played.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17C, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of music that can be selected during the execution of the first round are prepared. Further, as shown in FIG. 17C, the number of music pieces that can be selected during the execution of the first round is set to increase in accordance with the increase in the number of consecutive chunks. Specifically, in this embodiment, three pieces of music (songs A to C) can be selected when 1 ≦ K ≦ 5 (K: the above-mentioned continuous number of times count value), and four when 6 ≦ K ≦ 10. Selectable from music (music A to D), selectable from 5 music (music A to E) if 11 ≦ K ≦ 15, selectable from 6 music (music A to F) if 16 ≦ K Has been. For example, when K = 2, the number of songs that can be selected from the first hit (K = 1) increases by one, and when K = 3, the songs that can be selected from the first hit (K = 1). For example, the number of selectable songs may be sequentially increased by the number of consecutive chunks. Also, it is determined by lottery whether or not a new song can be selected each time a big hit is made and whether or not any kind of song can be selected, not according to the prescribed number of consecutive times. Also good. In addition to the super reach A to C shown in FIG. 17A, for example, a super reach D that is executed only during probability change is provided. It may be configured such that the corresponding music piece D can be selected.

  In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B, the music selection is performed by displaying an image showing currently selectable music displayed on the image display device 5 (FIG. 18B is 1 ≦ K ≦ 5). This is done by placing the cursor CU on the corresponding music A to C display example). The music selection operation is performed, for example, when the player presses the push button 31B. For example, every time a push operation (simple push) is performed on the push button 31B for a short period of time, the image indicating the music name moves, and the music corresponding to the image of the music that is aligned (instructed) with the cursor CU. This is the currently selected song (FIG. 18B shows an example in which “Song A” is selected). That is, in step S628, when the instruction object of the cursor CU moves to another music piece, the chorus portion of the moved music piece (the music piece currently designated by the cursor CU) is reproduced. As shown in FIG. 17C, when music is added as the number of consecutive chunks increases, it is preferable to set the initial position of the cursor CU to the position indicating the added music. . By so doing, it is possible to suitably notify the player of newly added music. However, when the same music piece is selected in the big hit of the previous predetermined time (for example, the previous two times), it is preferable to set the initial position of the cursor CU to the position indicating the same music piece. By doing so, it is possible to present music that suits the player's preference, which is user-friendly.

  In addition, it is good also as an aspect to which cursor CU moves according to selection operation with respect to the image which shows a music title. In addition, the method of indicating the currently selected music is not limited to the instruction by the cursor CU, and it is easier to visually recognize the image indicating the selected music than the image indicating the other music (for example, indicating the selected music). For example, a frame image surrounding the image may be displayed in a superimposed manner, or an image indicating the selected song may be shining), or an image indicating a song other than the selected song may be difficult to view or may not be visible. Further, at the time of music selection, the volume output level may be increased to output the music specific part. For example, when the current volume output level is the normal level (the third level), the specific part is output at the fourth level or the fifth level (the highest level) when the music is selected. When the volume output level is the lowest level or the first level, the specific unit may be output at the normal level when the music is selected.

  Further, the “specific part” is a part of the selected music and is different from the head of the music. In this embodiment, so-called “rust” is an example of a music specifying unit. Here, in this embodiment, each piece of music data of the songs A to F as the jackpot music is stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. And the music data which shows one music is comprised from several audio | voice data (for example, WAV, MP3 etc.) including the data for chorus (an example of specific part data) which show the audio | voice of chorus. Specifically, as illustrated for “Song A” in FIG. 18A, data indicating the entire song A includes intro data, A melody data, B melody data, chorus data, It is stored in the ROM 121 in a divided form such as outro data (each as separate audio data). The same applies to each of the songs B to F as other jackpot songs. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of data capacity compared to a configuration in which specific part data is stored in addition to data for one song. In addition, during a predetermined production such as during a reach production or a notice production of a music-type reach, a part of data of one piece of music (for example, data for B melody) is used alone, so that Only a part may be output. In this way, as in this embodiment, it is possible to take advantage of the configuration of storing data indicating one piece of music as divided data.

  As for the chorus data as an example of the specific part data, for each piece of music, for example, a part that is familiar, has an impact, and is assumed to be catchy is selected in advance as “rust”, and the chorus part Audio data may be prepared in advance as chorus data. In addition, for example, the song A is famous for “rust”, but the song C is more famous for “A melody”. In this case, for music C, the specific part is A melody (specific part data is data for A melody), and if music C is being selected in step S628, the A melody part may be reproduced. In addition, the jackpot music may include a so-called head chorus music (a music that starts with chorus). And the specific part may be the head of music (a characteristic intro or head rust). That is, the data used as the specific unit may be different depending on the music. Further, when the head chorus music is included in the jackpot music, the data used as the music data for the head chorus music may be common when the music is selected and after the music is determined. For example, at the time of selecting a music piece, the chorus data and the part data (for example, A melody) following the chorus are used to play back the chorus and the part following the chorus, and the same data is used after the music is determined. Then, the chorus and the part following the chorus may be connected and played.

  Following the processing in step S628 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not a music determination operation has been performed (step S629). For example, the music determination operation is a push operation (long press) for a long period (for example, 1 second) on the push button 31B, and the effect control CPU 120 determines that there has been a music determination operation when the music determination operation is detected. do it. When there is no music determination operation (step S629; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening (step S630). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that it is the closing timing of the big prize opening when receiving the first round end designation command (large prize opening closing designation command) from the main board 11. Then, when there is a music determination operation (step S629; Yes), or when it is the closing timing for closing the winning prize (step S630; No), the currently selected music is determined (step S631). That is, in this embodiment, when the music determination operation is performed before the grand prize opening is closed during execution of the first round, or when the grand prize opening is closed without performing the music determination operation, The selected music is determined to be a big hit music.

  As described above, in this embodiment, at the time of music selection, the specific part of the music being selected is played back, and there are a plurality of music determination methods at the time of music selection. For this reason, the production effect at the time of music selection can be improved.

  Subsequent to step S626 or step S631, the effect control CPU 120 stores the music information determined in step S626 or S631 in the RAM 122 (step S632), and sets the music determined flag to the on state (step S633). . In addition, the data which shows ON / OFF of a music determined flag is memorize | stored in the production | presentation control flag setting part of RAM122, for example.

  If it is determined in step S623 that the song determination flag is on (step S623; Yes), the big hit song determined in step S626 or S631 is played (step S634). Subsequently, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit end timing (step S635), and if it is a big hit end timing (step S635; Yes), the reproduction of the music started to be played in step S634 is ended. The music determined flag is cleared to an off state (step S636).

  After the execution of the processes of steps S636 and S633, when the determination is NO in steps S621, S627, S630, and S635, or when the determination is YES in step S622, the big hit / medium determination process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (A), in the reach other than the music-type reach, the hit-hit song can be selected by the selection operation by the player during the execution of the first round (step S628 described above). Yes. In this embodiment, “reach: normal (big hit)” (variation pattern PA3-1) shown in FIG. 7 is prepared as a reach other than the music-type reach. Reach types such as “Reach D” and “Super Reach E” are prepared, and when the big hit is accompanied by the production of Super Reach D or Super Reach E, the selection operation by the player during the execution of the first round May be able to select a song with a big hit. Moreover, in the above example, the example in which the hit song during the first round can be selected is shown, but the song may be selected during other rounds, or the song may be selected across multiple rounds. It may be possible. The period during which the jackpot can be selected is arbitrary.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 18, a description will be given of the music playback mode when the jackpot music is selected and after the jackpot music is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (B), at the time of music selection, the specific part (“rust” as an example) of the music being selected is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (corresponding to step S628). The identification unit is continuously played until the selected music is determined. The length of the specific portion is a period until the currently selected music is determined (corresponding to a period from the start of the first round to the execution of the process of step S631. A period until the music determining operation is performed, Or when it is shorter than the execution period (for example, 29.5 seconds) of a 1st round, a specific part is repeatedly reproduced until the music in selection is determined. If the length of the specific part is shorter than the period until the selected music is determined, the part following the specific part in the selected music following the reproduction of the specific part (FIG. 18A In the example of), outro) indicated by “outro data” may be reproduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the time of music selection, an image corresponding to the music being selected (hereinafter referred to as music corresponding image) is displayed in the display area VA1 shown in FIG. The music-corresponding image is, for example, a video such as PV (Promotion Video) or MV (Music Video) of the selected music, and when selecting the music, for example, a portion corresponding to the specific part of the video is reproduced in the display area VA1. To do. Note that the moving image as the music-corresponding image does not have to be reproduced from the part corresponding to the specific part of the music. For example, when music is selected, the music may be played from a specific part other than the head, but the moving image may be played from the head. Further, the music-corresponding image may be a still image showing an artist photo or the like instead of a moving image. Also, the music-corresponding image data may be stored in the ROM 121 or the like in a form (each as separate image data) divided for each part of the music, like the audio data of the music.

As shown in FIG. 18C, after the music is determined, the voice data divided into a plurality of pieces of the music data of the determined music (for example, intro data, A melody data, B melody data, The chorus data and the outro data are connected (that is, each part constituting one musical piece is reproduced in a time series without any interruption), and one musical piece is reproduced from the speakers 8L and 8R. The determined jackpot music playback mode (corresponding to the music playback mode in step S634) is, for example, as described in (a) to (c) below.
(A) After the music is determined during one round, the music is played from the continuation of the specific part that was played at the time of selection, or is played from the beginning of the music.
(B) In the second and subsequent rounds, the music is reproduced from the beginning (for example, the music is reproduced from the beginning in response to receiving the round start command (big prize opening opening designation command) of the second round).
(C) In the case of K = 1 (step S624; Yes) and the music-type reach jackpot (step S625; Yes), the tune corresponding to the reach type is continued from the part that was being played during the super reach production. Play (for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), “Intro”, “A melody”, and “B melody” of the music corresponding to the reach type are played during the super reach production, and when it is a big hit, “rust” Play).
After the music is decided, it is played from the beginning (intro) of the music, and after the music has made a round to the end (outro) of the music in a state where the big hit has not ended yet, the game returns to the intro of the music and makes two rounds. The eyes may be replayed or may be replayed from rust (specific part) instead of the intro.

  Further, after the music is determined, the music corresponding image is displayed in the display area VA2 shown in FIG. 18C, which is larger than the display area VA1, for example. The example shown in FIG. 18C is an example in which the display area VA2 is configured over the entire image display area of the image display device 5 after the music is determined. After the music is determined, for example, a moving image in which portions corresponding to the music playback portion are sequentially played back may be displayed in the display area VA2. Note that the music corresponding image displayed in the display area VA2 after the music is determined may also be a still image such as an artist photo. Moreover, the music corresponding | compatible image at the time of music selection and after a music determination should just be a thing from which a display mode differs. That is, the display mode may be changed by a method other than changing the position and size of the display area VA1 and the display area VA2 where the music-corresponding image is displayed. For example, the positions and sizes of the display area VA1 and the display area VA2 are the same, but in the music-corresponding image after the music is determined, there are no effects at the time of music selection (for example, a fade-in / fade-out effect or a bright lighting effect) Etc.) may be applied.

  Note that the operation means for performing the music selection operation and the determination operation is not limited to the push button 31B. The operation means may be, for example, a cross button that can be operated in the vertical and horizontal directions, a dial key that can be rotated, for example, or may be a touch operation or a press operation like a touch panel. . Moreover, any configuration that can detect the operation content according to the operation by the player is acceptable. For example, an arbitrary operation that is not limited to an instruction input action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor. A sensor capable of detection may be used.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect processing executed in step S175 shown in FIG. In the jackpot effect processing shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a jackpot end designation command has been received (step S581). When the big hit end designation command has not been received (step S581; No), after the big winning opening winning effect processing is executed (step S582), the big winning opening effect processing is executed (step S583). Thereafter, the other big hit effect is executed (step S584), and then the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  If a big hit end designation command is received in step S581 (step S581; Yes), the big hit end production is set (step S591), and the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6”. (Step S592), the big hit effect processing is terminated. In step S591, for example, the stop flag and the suppression flag may be turned off (initial state). In this way, even if the big hit gaming state ends while the stop flag or the suppression flag is on, the stop flag and the suppression flag are turned off at the timing when the big hit gaming state ends, and the predetermined effect is executed. The mode is set to the normal execution mode. The timing at which the stop flag and the suppression flag are turned off is not limited to the timing at which the big hit end designation command is received in step S591, for example, the round end command for designating the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state is received. It may be the timing at which the change start command for the change executed first after the end of the big hit gaming state is received.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the big prize opening prize effect process executed in step S582 shown in FIG. In the big prize opening winning effect process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a round start command that is an effect control command indicating the start of a round is received (step S801). When the round start command is received (step S801; Yes), the count value of the big prize winning prize counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 (large winning prize winning count value C) is obtained. It is initialized to “0” (step S802). And it is determined whether a stop flag is an ON state (step S803). When the stop flag is in the off state (step S803; No), the setting for starting the remaining winning number display is performed in the normal mode (step S804), while when the stop flag is in the on state (step S804). S803; Yes), and the setting for starting the display of the remaining number of winnings is not performed, the large winning opening winning effect process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the number of remaining winnings in the normal mode is displayed according to the big winning opening winning count value C. In the normal mode, the number of remaining winnings is displayed, for example, by displaying the same number of winning ball-corresponding images as the number of remaining winnings, or by combining a winning ball-corresponding image with a number image indicating the remaining winnings. As long as it indicates the remaining number of winnings in the round game, it may be sufficient. For example, when the winning prize winning count value C is “0”, it is only necessary to indicate that the remaining number of winnings is “10” by displaying ten winning ball-corresponding images. When the grand prize winning prize count value C is “1”, it is only necessary to indicate that the remaining number of winnings is “9” by displaying nine winning ball-corresponding images. When the grand prize opening winning count value C is “2” to “10”, by displaying 8 to 0 winning ball-corresponding images, the remaining winning numbers are “8” to “0”. It only needs to be shown. Also, for example, when the grand prize winning prize count value C is “0”, by displaying a combination of one winning ball-corresponding image and a number image indicating “10”, the remaining number of winnings can be obtained. It is only necessary to indicate “10”, and when the winning prize winning count value C is “1”, one winning ball-corresponding image and a numeric image indicating “9” are combined and displayed. By doing so, it is only necessary to indicate that the remaining number of winnings is “9”. When the winning prize winning count value C is “2” to “10”, a single winning ball-corresponding image and a numerical image indicating “8” to “0” are displayed in combination to display the rest. It is only necessary to indicate that the number of winnings is “8” to “0”.

  In the process of step S804, since the big winning opening prize count value C is initialized to “0” in step S802, the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is “10” is performed. .

  If no round start command is received in step S801 (step S801; No), it is determined whether or not a big winning opening prize designation command is received, which is an effect control command indicating that there has been a winning in the big winning opening. (Step S811). When the winning prize winning designation command is received (step S811; Yes), the winning prize winning prize count value C is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S812). And it is determined whether a stop flag is an ON state (step S813). If the stop flag is in the off state (step S813; No), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening prize count value C is “10” or more (step S814).

  When the big winning opening prize count value C is equal to or less than “10” (step S814; Yes), a setting for updating the remaining winning number display is performed (step S815). For example, if the grand prize winning count value C is “1” in step S812, the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is “9” is updated in step S815. . Then, a setting is made to output a normal winning sound for notifying that a game ball has won at the big winning opening (step S816).

  In addition, when the winning prize winning count value C is not “10” or less, that is, when the winning prize winning count value C is “11” or more (step S814; No), the remaining winning number display is updated in the over mode. Is set to do so (step S817). For example, when the big winning opening winning count value C becomes “11” in step S812, it is updated to display the remaining number of winnings in the over mode in step S817. In this embodiment, for example, instead of the winning ball-corresponding image and the numerical image in the normal mode, an over-winning occurrence image indicating the occurrence of over-winning is displayed, thereby displaying the remaining winning number in the over mode. Thereafter, a setting is made to output an over winning sound for notifying that a game ball has won a prize winning opening (step S818). By performing the processing of steps S817 and S818, the occurrence of an overwinning is notified. It should be noted that even if an over winning is generated, the output of the over winning sound and the display of the remaining winning number in the over mode may not be performed.

  After executing the processing of steps S816 and S818, or when the stop flag is in the on state in step S813 (step S813; Yes), the big winning opening winning effect processing is terminated. As described above, when the stop flag is in the ON state, the update setting of the remaining winning number display is not performed, and further, the output setting of the winning sound (normal winning sound, over winning sound) is not performed.

  In step S811, if the big prize winning designation command has not been received (step S811; No), it is determined whether or not the stop flag is on (step S831). If the stop flag is in the on state (step S831; Yes), it is determined whether or not the remaining winning number display is being executed (step S832). If the remaining winning number display is being executed (step S832; Yes), a setting for ending the remaining winning number display is performed (step S833). If the stop flag is in the off state (step S831; No), it is determined whether the remaining winning number display is being executed (step S834). If the remaining winning number display is not being executed (step S834; No), the setting for starting the remaining winning number display in the normal mode is performed (step S835). After executing the processing of steps S833 and S835, when the remaining winning number display is not being executed at step S832 (step S832; No), when the remaining winning number display is being executed at step S834 (step S834; Yes), the big prize opening winning effect processing is finished.

  As described above, when the big hit is made (the value of the effect process flag is “5”), the on / off state of the stop flag is determined in step S831, and the remaining winning number display is executed according to the on / off state of the stop flag. The presence / absence (display / non-display) is switched. In addition, at the time of winning the prize winning opening, it is determined whether the stop flag is on or off in step S813, and if the stop flag is off, a winning sound (normal winning sound, over winning sound) is output. On the other hand, if the stop flag is on, no winning sound is output. In addition, when the suppression flag is in the on state, since the suppression setting of the predetermined effect is performed in step S424, in steps S804, S815 to S818, and S835, the remaining winning number display and the winning sound are displayed in the suppression mode. Output is done. In addition, when the suppression flag is in the off state, the normal setting of the predetermined effect is performed in step S426. Therefore, in steps S804, S815 to S818, and S835, the remaining winning number display and the winning sound based on the normal setting are performed. Will be output.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect process at the time of opening of the special winning opening executed in step S583 shown in FIG. In the special winning opening opening effect process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a round start command that is an effect control command indicating the start of a round is received (step S901). . If a round start command is received (step S901; Yes), it is determined whether or not a stop flag is in an on state (step S902). When the stop flag is in an off state (step S902; No), a setting for outputting a big winning opening release sound is performed (step S903). After executing the process of step S903 or when no round start command is received in step S901 (step S901; No), the effect process at the time of opening the special winning opening is ended.

  As described above, when the special winning opening is opened (at the start of the round game), it is determined in step S902 whether the stop flag is on or off. If the stop flag is off, the special winning opening release sound is generated. On the other hand, if the stop flag is on, no special winning opening release sound is output. Note that when the suppression flag is in the on state, since the setting for suppressing the predetermined effect is performed in step S424, in step S903, the big winning opening opening sound is output in the suppression mode. Further, when the suppression flag is in the OFF state, the normal setting of the predetermined effect is performed in step S426, and therefore, in step S903, the big winning opening opening sound is output based on the normal setting. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the execution timing of the winning prize opening sound and the ball removal error display will be described.

  FIG. 22 (A) shows that the selected music piece is played in the big hit gaming state (on state), and the winning opening sound and the winning sound (normal winning sound / over sound) when the stop flag is in the off state. The execution timing of a predetermined effect such as a winning sound) and a remaining winning number display, a ball removal error notification such as a ball removal error display and a ball removal error notification sound is shown. It should be noted that the ball removal error notification is started in the middle of a round game. Further, when the suppression flag is in the on state, the volume output level and the brightness level are lower than when the suppression flag is in the off state, and the predetermined value is obtained regardless of whether the suppression flag is on or off. The execution timing of production and error notification is the same. FIG. 22 (A) shows the tenth round game as an example. Note that round games other than the tenth round are basically the same as in FIG. 22A, but the first round game is the same as in FIG. 22A after the music is selected and played. It is.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22A, the tenth round game is started at the timing T0. At this timing T0, the opening of the special winning opening is started, and the special winning opening release sound is output by the process of step S903 shown in FIG. Further, the winning prize winning count value is initialized to “0” by the processing of step S802 shown in FIG. Then, the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is “10” is started by the process of step S804.

  When a winning at the big winning opening occurs, the winning prize winning count value is set to “1” by the process of step S812 shown in FIG. The winning number display is updated to a remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is “9”. Thereafter, every time a prize is awarded to the big winning opening, the big winning opening winning count value is increased, a normal winning sound is output, and the remaining winning number display is updated.

  For example, when the game ball is full in the lower plate at the timing T1, the ball removal error display is started in the normal size by the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 10, and the output of the ball removal error notification sound is started by the process of step S306. To do. If the suppression flag is in the on state at timing T1, the ball removal error display is started with a reduced size. Then, at the timing T2 when the ball removal error is eliminated, the output of the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound is finished by the processing of steps S312 and S313 shown in FIG. Note that during the period from timing T1 to timing T2, music, winning sound, and ball removal error notification sound are output in an overlapping manner (if a ball removal error has occurred when the big winning opening is opened, Output including mouth open sound).

  As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the state where the winning prize display value indicating that the winning prize winning count value is “9” and the remaining winning prize number is “1” is further displayed. When a prize is won, the grand prize opening prize count value is set to “10”, the normal winning sound is output, and the remaining winning number display is changed to the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is “0”. Update. Further, if a prize is further entered into the grand prize opening immediately after this prize winning, an over prize is awarded. When this over prize is produced, the grand prize opening prize count value is set to “11”, and the over winning sound is obtained in step S818 shown in FIG. , And the remaining winning number display is updated in an over mode in step S817.

  Then, based on the fact that ten game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the round game of the tenth round is finished at timing T3. At this timing T3, the opening of the special winning opening ends. Thereafter, the round game of the eleventh round is started at timing T4 when the next round waiting period, which is a waiting period until the next round game is started, has elapsed. At this timing T4, the opening of the big prize opening is started, the big opening opening sound is output, the big prize opening prize count value is initialized to “0”, and the remaining number of prizes is “10”. Start displaying the number of remaining winnings indicating that there is.

  FIG. 22B shows that the selected music piece is played in the big hit gaming state (on state), and the big winning opening release sound and the winning sound (normal winning sound) when the stop flag is switched on / off. The predetermined timing such as the over winning sound) and the remaining winning number display, the execution timing of the ball removal error notification such as the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound are shown. In FIG. 22B, description will be made assuming that the on / off state of the stop flag is switched in the middle of FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22B, the round game of the tenth round is started at the timing T0 as in the example shown in FIG. Then, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 22A, at the timing T1, the ball removal error display is started at the normal size, and the output of the ball removal error notification sound is started. Here, based on the player continuously pulling the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds and detecting the operation, the stop flag is turned on at timing T1 'by the process of step S414 shown in FIG.

  When the stop flag is turned on, the remaining winning number display is terminated by the process of step S833 shown in FIG. Further, by switching to the reduced size by the processing of step S325 shown in FIG. Then, at the timing T2 when the ball removal error is eliminated, the output of the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound is finished. As described above, during the period from timing T1 to timing T1 ′, a music piece, a large winning opening opening sound, a winning sound, and a ball removal error notification sound can be output, and the remaining winning number display and ball removal error display can be executed. On the other hand, during the period from the timing T1 ′ to the timing T2, the music, the ball removal error notification sound can be output, the large winning opening release sound, the winning sound cannot be output, the remaining winning number display cannot be performed, the ball removal error Display can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (B), in the state where the grand prize opening prize count value is “9”, when a prize is further entered into the big prize opening, the big prize opening prize count value is set to “10”. Does not output a winning sound. In this state, the number of remaining winnings is not displayed. Further, if a prize is further entered into the grand prize opening immediately after this prize winning, an over prize is awarded. When this over prize is produced, the big prize opening prize count value is set to “11”, but no over winning sound is output. Even in this state, the number of remaining winnings is not displayed.

  Then, based on the fact that ten game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the round game of the tenth round is finished at timing T3. At this timing T3, the opening of the special winning opening ends. Thereafter, the round game of the eleventh round is started at timing T4 when the next round waiting period, which is a waiting period until the next round game is started, has elapsed. At timing T4, the opening of the special winning opening is started, but since the stop flag is on, no special winning opening release sound is output. In addition, although the grand prize winning prize count value is initialized to “0”, the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is “10” is not started. Here, based on the player pulling the stick controller 31A continuously for 5 seconds and detecting the operation, the stop flag is turned off at timing T4 'by the process of step S415 shown in FIG.

  When the stop flag is turned off, the remaining winning number display is started by the process of step S835 shown in FIG. It should be noted that since the big winning opening winning count value at the timing T4 'is "0", the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is "10" is started at the timing T4'. For example, when the ball removal error display is performed in the reduced size at the timing T4 ', the display is continuously performed by switching to the normal size.

  Note that, when the player pulls the stick controller 31A continuously for 2 seconds and detects the operation, the suppression flag is turned on at timing T1 ′ by the process of step S414 shown in FIG. In step S424 shown in FIG. 14, the predetermined effect suppression setting is performed. Further, by switching to the reduced size by the processing of step S325 shown in FIG. Then, at the timing T2 when the ball removal error is eliminated, the output of the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound is finished. In this case, even after the timing T1 ', the music, the big prize opening sound, the winning sound, and the ball removal error notification sound can be output, and the remaining winning number display and the ball removal error display can be executed. However, since the setting for suppressing the predetermined effect in step S424 shown in FIG. 14 is performed, the output of the big winning opening opening sound and the winning sound and the display of the remaining winning numbers are performed in a suppressing manner after the timing T1 '.

  Then, when the player pulls the stick controller 31A continuously for 2 seconds and detects the operation, when the suppression flag is turned off at the timing T4 ′ by the process of step S415 shown in FIG. 14, the timing T4 ′. Subsequent output of the big winning opening opening sound and winning sound and display of the remaining winning numbers are performed in a normal manner.

  When the stop flag is turned off, the remaining winning number display is started by the process of step S835 shown in FIG. It should be noted that since the big winning opening winning count value at the timing T4 'is "0", the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is "10" is started at the timing T4'. For example, when the ball removal error display is performed in the reduced size at the timing T4 ', the display is continuously performed by switching to the normal size.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, an example of the effect in the super reach effect will be described.

  FIG. 23 shows an effect example in the case where there is a volume change operation in the super reach variation display. For example, it is assumed that the variation pattern PB2-1 in which the reach effect of the music-based reach is executed is determined as the variation pattern (super reach A is performed). In the example shown in FIG. 23, description will be made from the time when the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state (reach establishment) as shown in FIG. Further, the volume status display image VL is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 23A by the volume status display process shown in FIG.

  Through FIG. 23 (B), the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIG. 23 (C) is executed. An effect image such as that shown in FIG. 23C (for example, an image using characters of “super reach”) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify the super reach. The player can grasp that the super reach production is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 23C, the variable display of the decorative symbols is reduced and displayed at the upper left portion of the screen of the image display device 5. Further, the volume status display image VL is deleted from the screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 23C by the volume status display deletion process (step S707a) shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 23C, the hold display is deleted.

  As shown in FIG. 23D, when the stick controller 31A is operated in the left direction or the right direction during the super reach effect, the volume state display image VL is displayed. Then, when the player operates the stick controller 31A once in the right direction, as shown in FIG. 23E, the volume state display image VL after the change in which the lighting state of the image display section is increased by one. (Volume status display image VL at the fourth level) is displayed on the image display device 5, and the volume output from the speakers 8L, 8R is increased by one level (becomes the fourth level volume output). Then, when a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after the operation, the volume status display image VL is deleted as shown in FIG.

  Then, through FIG. 23 (G), as shown in FIG. 23 (H), the battle effect result (here, for example, the battle defeat result) is displayed, and the super reach effect ends, for example, in FIG. 23 (I). The final stop symbol of the reach combination as shown is derived and displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (I), since the super reach effect is finished, the changed volume state display image VL is displayed and the hold display is restored. Since the volume state display image VL is displayed at a position not covered by the decorative pattern at the time when the fluctuation is stopped, the volume adjustment can be performed while not inhibiting the final stop pattern of the decorative pattern, that is, the visual recognition of the game result.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 23D and 23E, the volume state display image VL in the gaming state (second state) during the super reach effect is other than the super reach effect as shown in FIG. Since the display is the same as the display state of the volume state display image VL in the gaming state (first state), the display of the volume state display image VL in the second state can be easily understood. Note that the display mode of the volume state display image VL in the second state may be different from the display mode of the volume state display image VL in the first state. Further, the volume state display image VL in the second state and the volume state display image VL in the first state may be displayed at the same display location, or may be displayed at different display locations.

  Note that the player may operate the stick controller 31A leftward or rightward immediately before the start of the super reach effect (for example, within a period from 3 seconds before the start to the start). Also in this case, the display of the volume state display image VL is started based on the detection of the operation by the controller sensor unit 35A. Then, the super reach effect is started within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after the operation, that is, within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the display start of the volume state display image VL. Then, the volume status display image VL displayed immediately before the start of the super reach effect is extended and displayed by the processing in steps S701 to S706 shown in FIG. Thus, even when the display of the volume status display image VL is started immediately before the start of the super reach effect, the volume status display image VL is displayed in an extended manner, and the volume status display image VL is displayed halfway at the start timing of the super reach effect. Can be prevented from being erased. In this embodiment, it is ensured that the volume state display image VL is displayed for a predetermined period (3 seconds) after the operation. The display image VL may be displayed.

  Further, the player may operate the stick controller 31A leftward or rightward immediately before the end of the super reach effect (for example, within a period from 3 seconds before the end to the end). Also in this case, the display of the volume state display image VL is started based on the detection of the operation by the controller sensor unit 35A. Then, the super reach effect ends within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after the operation, that is, within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of display of the volume state display image VL. In this embodiment, In step S601, step S602, step S604, and step S605 shown in FIG. 12, the volume status display image VL displayed immediately before the end of the super reach effect is continuously displayed as it is after the end of the super reach effect. It has become. Thereby, even when the display of the volume status display image VL is started immediately before the end of the super reach effect, the display of the volume status display image VL is continued, and the volume status display image VL is displayed when a predetermined period has elapsed after the operation. It is possible to omit a useless process of once erasing and displaying again.

  During the production of the super reach, as shown in FIG. 17A, music corresponding to the reach type is reproduced. For example, when the super reach notification is executed as shown in FIG. 23C, for example, as shown in FIG. Are played sequentially. Then, for example, a special effect sound effect is executed for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds) between the effect shown in FIG. 23E and the effect shown in FIG.

  As the effect by the special effect sound, for example, a so-called SE (Sound Effect) effect such as a sound having an echo effect, a repeat sound, a noise sound, a sound having a fade-in / fade-out may be executed. Moreover, you may silence only for the said predetermined period. In addition to the output of the special effect sound, it is preferable that an effect is applied to the moving image that is reproduced during the production by super reach only for the predetermined period. For example, if the video suddenly stops (becomes a still image), the screen is blacked out, or a noise display (such as an analog TV sandstorm display) is used. Good.

  Then, for example, in response to a predetermined operation from the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B being performed during the execution of the special effect sound, or according to the passage of a predetermined period, FIG. The battle effect result shown in (H) is displayed, and together with this display, the sound effect for losing to notify the losing is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 17B, rust is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a continuation of the part of the music that was played during the super reach performance. In this way, the player's expectation can be enhanced by applying a special effect to the sound and the moving image before the battle effect result (the result of the effect informing whether the game is won or lost) is displayed.

  The period for executing the special effects may be determined in advance for each variation pattern of the music-type reach, for example. In addition, during the production of the music-type reach, the music may not be played from the beginning (intro), but may be started from A melody, B melody, or the like. In addition, when a big hit is made after the production of the music-type reach, it may be reproduced from the continuation of the portion reproduced during the reach production of the music-type reach during the first round. For example, the A melody may be reproduced during the reach effect, and may be reproduced from the B melody subsequent to the A melody during the first round. Alternatively, the A melody may be played halfway during the reach performance, and the music may be played from the continuation of the A melody during the first round.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, description will be given of examples of effects such as a winning opening opening sound and a ball removal error display. In the example shown in FIG. 24, it is assumed that the music A is selected as the big hit music, and the PV (Promotion Video) of the music A and the music A is also in the round game from the first round to the final round (for example, the 15th round). , MV (Music Video) etc. are played. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 24, description will be made from the time point when the stop flag is in the off state and the suppression flag is in the off state.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, for example, when a round game of the 10th round is started, a big winning opening sound is output in accordance with the opening of the big winning opening. At this time, the winning prize opening opening sound (opening sound) and the music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R in an overlapping manner. The volume output level between the big prize opening opening sound (open sound) and the music is the normal level (third level). Note that the volume output level after the change in the volume status display process in step S161 may be used. Further, the remaining winning number display image NG indicating that the remaining winning number is “10” is displayed as the remaining winning number display. In the example shown in FIG. 24A, displaying ten winning ball-corresponding images indicates that the remaining winning number is “10”.

  When a game ball enters the grand prize opening opened in the special variable prize winning ball device 7 and a prize is awarded to the big prize opening, a normal winning sound is output as shown in FIG. At this time, the normal winning sound (winning sound) and the music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R in an overlapping manner. The volume output level between the normal winning sound (winning sound) and the music is the normal level (third level). Note that the volume output level after the change in the volume status display process in step S161 may be used. Further, the remaining winning number display image NG indicating that the remaining winning number is “9” is displayed as the remaining winning number display. In the example shown in FIG. 24B, one winning ball-corresponding image is deleted from the ten winning ball-corresponding images that are displayed, and the remaining winning number is “9”. It is shown.

  Here, when the game balls are full in the lower plate, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), a message and a warning mark such as “Ball removal error! Please remove the ball from the lower plate” are displayed as a ball removal error display. The indicated ball removal error display image TG is displayed in the normal size. Also, a ball removal error notification sound is output. At this time, the ball removal error notification sound and the music are overlapped and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output level of the ball removal error notification sound and the music is a normal level (third level). Note that the volume output level after the change in the volume status display process in step S161 may be used.

  Here, when the player pulls the stick controller 31A continuously for 5 seconds and detects the operation (lever pull 5 seconds), the stop flag is turned on. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 24 (D1), the remaining winning number display ends (the remaining winning number display image NG is erased). In this state, the ball removal error notification sound and the music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Also, the ball removal error display image TG is switched to the reduced size and continuously displayed. When the remaining winning number display is finished, the moving image of the music piece A is easily visible. In addition, the moving image of the music piece A can be easily seen by switching the ball removal error display image TG to the reduced size.

  Then, after the stop flag is turned on, even if the game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 and the winning to the large winning opening occurs, the normal winning sound ( (Winning sound) is not output, and only the ball removal error notification sound and the music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R as shown in FIG. 24 (E1).

  In the state shown in FIG. 24C, when the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds and detects the operation (lever pull 2 seconds), the suppression flag is turned on. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 24 (D2), the remaining number-of-wins display is changed to the suppression mode. Specifically, the brightness level of the winning number display image NG becomes a low level. In this state, the ball removal error notification sound and the music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, the volume output level of the ball removal error notification sound and the music is a normal level (third level). Note that the volume output level after the change in the volume status display process in step S161 may be used. Also, the ball removal error display image TG is switched to the reduced size and continuously displayed. By changing the remaining number-of-wins display to the suppression mode, the moving image of the music piece A can be easily viewed. In addition, the moving image of the music piece A can be easily seen by switching the ball removal error display image TG to the reduced size.

  Then, after the suppression flag is turned on, when the game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 and a winning to the large winning opening occurs, FIG. 24 (E2) shows. As shown, the speaker 8L, 8R outputs a ball removal error notification sound, a music piece, and a normal winning sound (winning sound). The volume output level of the normal winning sound output at this time is the lowest level. In addition, the volume output level of the ball removal error notification sound and the music is a normal level (third level). Note that the volume output level after the change in the volume status display process in step S161 may be used. Accordingly, the normal winning sound is output at a volume lower than that of the ball removal error notification sound or the music.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24C, when the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound are being output, the player pulls the stick controller 31A continuously for 5 seconds, When the operation (lever pull 5 seconds) is detected and the stop flag is turned on, the remaining winning number display is ended as shown in FIG. In addition, the normal winning sound (winning sound) is not output, while the reduced size ball removal error display and the output of the ball removal error notification sound are continuously performed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to an unexecutable mode of the predetermined effect during the ball error notification such as the output of the ball error display and the output of the ball error error notification sound, The ease of recognizing the ball removal error notification changes. Specifically, since the normal winning sound (winning sound) is not output, it becomes easy to recognize the ball removal error notification sound (easy to hear). Further, by switching to the reduced size ball removal error display, it becomes difficult to recognize (view) the ball removal error display. In addition, based on the fact that a specific operation such as lever pulling 5 seconds has been detected, the beating error display is switched to the reduced size, but the beating error display need not be switched to the reduced size. Even in this case, the ease of recognizing the ball removal error notification changes. Specifically, when the remaining winning number display is completed, it becomes easy to recognize (view) a ball removal error display.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24C, when the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound are being output, the player continues the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds. By pulling and detecting the operation (lever pull 2 seconds) and the suppression flag is turned on, the remaining winning number display is changed to a suppression mode as shown in FIG. Even if a winning occurs, the normal winning sound (winning sound) is output in a suppressed manner, while the ball removal error display and the output of the ball removal error notification sound are continuously performed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the suppression mode during the ball-out error notification such as the ball-out error display and the output of the ball-out error notification sound, the recognition of the ball-out error notification is performed. Easiness to change. Specifically, when the volume output level of the normal winning sound (winning sound) becomes the lowest level, it becomes easy to recognize the ball removal error notification sound (easy to hear). Further, by switching to the reduced size ball removal error display, it becomes difficult to recognize (view) the ball removal error display. In addition, based on having detected specific operation | movement, such as lever pulling 2 seconds, it changed over the ball removal error display to the reduced size, but it is not necessary to switch the ball removal error display to the reduced size. Even in this case, the ease of recognizing the ball removal error notification changes. Specifically, when the brightness level of the remaining winning number display becomes low, it becomes easy to recognize (view) a ball removal error display.

  When the ball removal error notification is not performed, the ball removal error display image TG is not displayed in the scene shown in FIG. 24C, and the ball removal error notification sound is not output. In such a state, only the music is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, when the lever pull 5 seconds is detected and the stop flag is turned on, the subsequent winning sound or the big winning opening release sound is not output. Therefore, when it is desired to clearly view the selected music or the moving image of the music, a specific operation such as lever pulling for 5 seconds may be performed. Further, if a specific operation such as lever pulling 2 seconds is performed, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the suppression mode, so that the selected music or the moving image of the music can be clearly viewed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, for example, the music selected by executing the processes of steps S628 and S629 to S631 shown in FIG. In addition, during the reproduction of a music piece or a moving picture of the music piece, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect such as a prize winning prize effect shown in FIG. 20 or a prize winning opening effect shown in FIG. Further, by executing the processing of steps S423 to S426 shown in FIG. 14, that is, based on the detection of the specific action of the player, the stop flag is switched on / off to execute the predetermined effect. The presence or absence can be changed (see FIG. 15). Then, as shown in FIGS. 22B and 24, when the stop flag is turned on during the ball-out error notification, that is, when the execution mode at the time of stop (the execution of the predetermined effect is not performed) is changed, the ball-out error notification is performed. Can be executed continuously. In this way, during the execution of an abnormality notification such as a ball removal error notification, the execution of a predetermined effect such as a prize winning prize winning effect or an effect at the time of opening the grand prize opening obstructs the abnormality notification, and the effect effect due to the abnormality notification is reduced. Can be prevented. In addition, since the stop flag is turned on and the predetermined effect cannot be executed, the specific effect is executed by executing the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect such as reproduction of the music or the moving image of the music. It can prevent that the production effect by specific production falls.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, for example, the music selected by executing the processes of steps S628 and S629 to S631 shown in FIG. In addition, during the reproduction of a music piece or a moving image of the music piece, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect such as a prize winning prize winning effect shown in FIG. 20 or a prize winning opening effect shown in FIG. Further, by executing the processing of steps S414, S415, S423 to S426 shown in FIG. 14, the on / off state of the stop flag and the suppression flag is switched, whether or not the predetermined effect is executed, and the volume output of the predetermined effect. The execution mode such as level and brightness level can be changed (see FIG. 15). Then, during the ball error notification, for example, when the suppression flag is turned on, that is, when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the suppression mode, the ball error notification can be continuously executed. In this way, during the execution of an abnormality notification such as a ball removal error notification, the execution of a predetermined effect such as a prize winning prize winning effect or an effect at the time of opening the grand prize opening obstructs the abnormality notification, and the effect effect due to the abnormality notification is reduced. Can be prevented. Further, for example, since the suppression flag is turned on and the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the suppression mode, the specific effect is executed by executing the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect such as reproduction of the music or the moving image of the music. It can prevent that the production effect by specific production falls.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, it is determined that a big hit is made in step S622a shown in FIG. 16 (step S622a; Yes), and a short period of time for the player's push button 31B is determined in step S628. The image indicating the music title can be moved by performing a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation (simple pressing). Further, it is determined in step S401 shown in FIG. 14 that the game is a big hit (step S401; Yes), and a specific operation such as an operation of continuously pulling the player's stick controller 31A for 5 seconds is performed in step S412. When it is determined that the time measurement result is 5 seconds or more (step S412; Yes), or when a specific operation such as an operation of continuously pulling the player's stick controller 31A for 2 seconds is performed, the time measurement result in step S421. Can be switched between the on / off state of the stop flag or the suppression flag, that is, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be changed. . Since the player can change the execution mode of the predetermined performance by performing the specific operation different from the predetermined operation in this way, the execution mode unintended by the player can be prevented from being changed, and the performance effect is reduced. Can be prevented.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, by the player within a period from 2 seconds before receiving the jackpot end designation command to when receiving the jackpot end designation command. When the lever pulling operation is started, the timing result in the timing process of the lever pulling operation does not become 2 seconds or more, so the on / off state of the suppression flag is not switched, and the suppression setting of the predetermined effect is performed (step S424). The time measurement result is initialized without executing the normal setting (step S426) of the predetermined effect. Also, for example, if the player pulls the lever within the period from 5 seconds before receiving the jackpot end designation command to the time when the jackpot end designation command is received and the lever pulling operation is continued, the lever pulling operation Since the time measurement result in this time measurement process does not exceed 5 seconds, the on / off state of the stop flag is not switched, and the time measurement result is initialized. If the on / off state of the suppression flag or the stop flag is not switched, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed. As described above, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed depending on the start timing of the specific operation such as the lever pulling operation by the player. Therefore, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be suitably changed.

  Note that, for example, when a player pulls a lever during a next round waiting period (interval period) from the end of the round game to the start of the next round game, the lever pulling operation may be invalidated. . For example, even if a lever pulling operation is started by the player within the waiting period for the next round, the timing process of the lever pulling operation may not be performed, and the presence or absence of the lever pulling operation may not be determined. . As described above, when the start timing of the specific operation such as the lever pulling operation by the player is within the next round waiting period, the execution mode of the predetermined effect may not be changed.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, an effect of outputting a winning sound for notifying that a game ball has won a winning prize (a winning prize winning effect), the remaining number of winnings in a round game A plurality of predetermined effects, such as an effect of displaying the number of remaining winnings indicating (a winning prize opening winning effect) and an effect of outputting a sound of opening the winning a prize opening notifying that the winning a prize opening has been opened (effect when the winning a prize opening is open) And the execution mode of a plurality of predetermined effects is changed by switching the stop flag / suppression flag on / off. As a result, the production effect can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, when the ball removal error display and the output of the ball removal error notification sound are performed as shown in FIG. Is continuously pulled for 5 seconds, and when the operation (lever pull 5 seconds) is detected and the stop flag is turned on, the display of the remaining winnings is finished as shown in FIG. Even if a winning in the mouth occurs, the normal winning sound (winning sound) is not output, while the ball removal error display and the output of the ball removal error notification sound are continuously performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 24C, when the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound are being output, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds to perform the operation (lever When the suppression flag is turned on by detecting 2 seconds), the remaining winning number display is changed to the suppression mode as shown in FIG. 24 (D2), and even when a winning to the big prize opening occurs. While the normal winning sound (winning sound) is output in a suppressed manner, the ball removal error display and the output of the ball removal error notification sound are continuously performed. As described above, when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to a mode in which the predetermined effect cannot be executed during the abnormality notification such as the ball removal error notification, or the execution mode of the predetermined effect is performed during the abnormality notification such as the ball removal error notification. When the mode is changed to the suppression mode, the easiness of recognizing the abnormality notification changes, so that the abnormality notification according to the change of the execution mode of the predetermined effect is possible, and it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 includes music reproduction means realized in cooperation with the voice control board 13 and the like. In addition, the gaming machine is configured to be able to select a piece of music to be played in a specific period (for example, a period in the big hit gaming state) from a plurality of types of music (for example, music A to F shown in FIG. 17C). Has been. The music playback means can play back the music during a specific period (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S634 in FIG. 16). A specific part different from the beginning of the music is reproduced (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S628 of FIG. 16). According to such a structure, the production effect at the time of music selection can be improved.

  Note that the jackpot period in the jackpot game state is a period in which the big prize opening is repeatedly opened, that is, a round game period, but is not limited thereto. For example, the jackpot period includes a fanfare effect period that is executed at the start of the jackpot game state, a period in which the attacker opens repeatedly (round game period), and a ending effect period that is executed at the end of the jackpot game state. It is good also as a period. The fanfare effect is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. The ending effect is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Further, the specific period is not limited to the period in the big hit gaming state, and how to determine the period is arbitrary. For example, the specific period may be a super reach production period. In this case, the music determination process shown in FIG. 16 is transformed into a process of determining a music before or during the super reach period, and the determined music is transformed into the process, a process of controlling reach effects, etc. Can be replayed. Further, the specific period may be a probable change state, a short time state, or the like.

  Further, the specifying unit is not limited to the “rust” of the music as described above. Depending on the music, a part other than “rust” (A melody, etc.) may be used as the specific part. Moreover, the specific part may be the head part of the music. That is, the data used as the specific unit may be different depending on the music.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the specific action detection process shown in FIG. 14, when there is no lever pulling operation in step S402 (step S402; No), the timing result in the timing process of the lever pulling operation is 5 seconds or more (lever pulling). 5 seconds or more) (step S412), or it is judged whether the time measurement result in the timing processing of the lever pulling operation is 2 seconds or more and less than 5 seconds (step S421), and step S412 Or, in the case of Yes in step S421, the execution mode of the predetermined effect was changed. That is, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be changed at the timing when the lever is returned after the lever pulling operation is started and 2 seconds or more or 5 seconds have passed. However, even when the lever pulling operation is continued without returning the lever, the lever pulling operation is started, and the execution mode of the predetermined effect may be changed at the timing when 2 seconds or 5 seconds have passed. For example, after setting the first vibration of the lever in step S405, the process after step S422 is executed, and after setting the second vibration of the lever in step S407, the process after step S413 is executed. May be. In this way, the lever pulling operation is started, and the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed at the timing when 2 seconds or 5 seconds have passed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when specific operation | movement, such as a player's lever pull 5 seconds or more or 2 seconds or more and less than 5 seconds, was detected, the execution mode of the predetermined effect was changed. In the middle of detection of the specific action of the player, for example, when it is determined in step S402 that there is a lever pulling operation, in a period in which the time measurement result is less than 5 seconds or less than 2 seconds, It is good also as the execution aspect of the predetermined effect after a change. “During the detection of a specific action” means a period from when a specific action is started to when the specific action is detected. In the above embodiment, the presence / absence of the specific operation is detected at the timing when the lever pulling operation is no longer detected. It may be detected. In this case, “in the middle of detecting the specific operation” is a period from when the specific operation is started until 2 seconds or 5 seconds elapses. For example, when it is determined in step S404 that the time measurement result is 2 seconds (step S404; Yes), the processing of steps S422 to S426 is executed, and in step S406 it is determined that the time measurement result is 5 seconds. If it is detected (step S406; Yes), the processing of steps S413 to S415 may be executed.

  FIG. 25 shows an effect example such as a big winning opening release sound and a ball removal error display in the modified example. In the example shown in FIG. 25, it is assumed that the music A is selected as the big hit song as in the example shown in FIG. 24, and the music A and the round A are played during the round game from the first round to the final round (for example, the 15th round). It is assumed that a moving image such as PV (Promotion Video) or MV (Music Video) of the music A is reproduced. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 25, description will be given from the time point when the stop flag is in the off state and the suppression flag is in the off state.

  For example, when the game ball is full in the lower plate during the 10th round game, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), a ball removal error display is displayed as “ball removal error! Please remove the ball from the lower plate.” Are displayed in a normal size. Also, a ball removal error notification sound is output. At this time, the ball removal error notification sound and the music are overlapped and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output level of the ball removal error notification sound and the music is a normal level (third level). Note that the volume output level after the change in the volume status display process in step S161 may be used.

  Here, when the player starts an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A (lever pull), the remaining winning number display is changed to a suppression mode as shown in FIG. Specifically, the brightness level of the winning number display image NG becomes a low level. In this state, when a winning at the big winning opening occurs, a ball removal error notification sound, a music piece, and a normal winning sound (winning sound) are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output level of the normal winning sound output at this time is the lowest level. That is, when lever pulling by the player is started, the execution mode of the predetermined effect becomes the suppression mode. Then, when the operation is finished (lever return) before 2 seconds have elapsed since the player started the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A, as shown in FIG. Be changed. Specifically, the brightness level of the winning number display image NG becomes a high level. In this state, when a winning at the big winning opening occurs, a ball removal error notification sound, a music piece, and a normal winning sound (winning sound) are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output level of the normal winning sound output at this time is the normal level. That is, if lever return is performed before 2 seconds have elapsed since the start of lever pulling by the player, the execution mode of the predetermined effect returns to the same mode as before the lever pulling started. It should be noted that the state shown in FIG. 25 (B) may be obtained until the lever pull is started again and 2 seconds elapse after the execution mode of the predetermined effect returns.

  In addition, when two seconds have elapsed since the player started the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A, a predetermined effect suppression setting (step S424 in the above embodiment) is performed, so that the execution mode of the predetermined effect becomes the suppression mode. In addition to the definite change, the remaining winning number display is ended (the winning number display image NG is erased) as shown in FIG. In this state, when a winning at the grand prize opening occurs, a ball removal error notification sound and music are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, but a normal winning sound (winning sound) is not output. That is, when the lever is pulled by the player for 2 seconds, the execution state of the predetermined effect is not executed (the execution mode when stopped). When the player finishes the operation (lever return) 5 seconds after starting the operation to pull the stick controller 31A, as shown in FIG. 25 (D2), the display of the number of remaining winnings is suppressed. Be started. Specifically, a winning number display image NG having a low brightness level is displayed. In this state, when a winning at the big winning opening occurs, a ball removal error notification sound, a music piece, and a normal winning sound (winning sound) are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output level of the normal winning sound output at this time is the lowest level. That is, if the lever is returned 2 seconds after the start of lever pulling by the player and before 5 seconds have passed, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is suppressed (2 seconds have passed since the lever pulling started). Returning to the same mode as the later suppression mode). In addition, after the execution mode of the predetermined effect returns to the suppression mode, the state shown in FIG. 25 (C1) may be obtained until the lever pull is started again until 3 seconds or 5 seconds elapses.

  In addition, when 5 seconds have elapsed since the player started the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A, the stop flag is turned on, whereby the execution mode of the predetermined performance is not executed (the execution mode at the time of stop). ) Is definitely changed. In this way, during the detection of the specific action such as lever pull 5 seconds or 2 seconds, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the execution mode of the predetermined effect scheduled to be changed based on the detection of the specific operation. It may be. If comprised in this way, an effect can be improved.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 25, the suppression mode may not be provided as the execution mode of the predetermined effect. In this case, when the player starts the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A (lever pulling) in the scene shown in FIG. 25A, the remaining winning number display ends (the winning number display) as shown in FIG. The image NG may be deleted). In addition, as an execution mode of the predetermined effect, an aspect in which the predetermined effect is not executed may not be provided. In this case, when 2 seconds have elapsed since the player started the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A, the execution setting mode of the predetermined effect is definitely changed to the suppression mode by performing the setting control of the predetermined effect. Just do it.

  Further, in the image display device 5, for example, a control history to a big hit gaming state such as a continuous game history may be displayed. Further, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “15 rounds (15R)” or “5 rounds (5R)” may be included. For example, a plurality of jackpot types having different advantages for the player such as “non-probability change (15R)”, “non-probability change (5R)”, “probability change (15R)”, and “probability change (5R)” are set. May be. As an example, during the continuous change, the first control history is displayed as a control history indicating that the big hit type “probable change (15R)” is controlled to the big hit game state, and the big hit type “probable change (5R)” The second control history is displayed as a control history indicating that the state has been controlled, and the other big hit type ("non-probability change (15R)", "non-probability change (5R)") A third control history may be displayed as the control history shown. In addition, you may display separately the control log | history which shows having been controlled to the big hit game state of other big hit types according to the big hit type. As the control history, by displaying the same number of history images as the number of times controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the number of times of control to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the history image may be indicated. And a number image indicating the number of times of control may be displayed in combination to indicate the number of times of control to the big hit gaming state corresponding to the history image.

  Further, for example, it is possible to detect a player's special action such as a player's pressing operation on a trigger button provided on the operation stick of the stick controller 31A. Then, the display mode of the control history to the big hit gaming state may be switched based on the detection of the special action of the player.

  FIG. 26 shows a display history switching example of the control history to the big hit gaming state in the modified example. As shown in FIG. 26A, for example, three first history images RG1 are displayed as the first control history that is a control history indicating that the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot type “probability change (15R)” is controlled. ing. Thereby, it is shown that the big hit game state of the big hit type “probability change (15R)” is controlled three times in the continuous change. For example, seven second history images RG2 are displayed as the second control history that is a control history indicating that the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot type “probability change (5R)” is controlled. Thereby, it is shown that the big hit game state of the big hit type “probability change (5R)” is controlled seven times in the continuous change. Although not shown, when the third control history, which is a control history indicating that the big hit gaming state of the big hit type “non-probable change (15R)” or “non-probable change (5R)” is displayed, The same number of third history images as the number of times of control in the big hit gaming state of the big hit type “non-probable change (15R)” or “non-probable change (5R)” is displayed.

  Here, when the player's special action such as the player's pressing operation on the trigger button provided on the operation stick of the stick controller 31A is detected, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), the control history display to the big hit gaming state is displayed. Aspect changes. Specifically, the three first history images RG1 displayed as the first control history are a combination of one first history image RG1, a multiplication image indicating “x”, and a number image indicating “3”. Switch to the image. Further, the seven second history images RG2 displayed as the second control history are switched to an image obtained by combining one second history image RG2, a multiplication image indicating “x”, and a number image indicating “7”. . Thus, by detecting the special action of the player, the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 26 (B) is changed from the first display mode which is the display mode of the control history to the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 26 (A). It switches to the 2nd display mode which is a display mode of the control history.

  Further, when the player's special action is detected, the display mode of the control history to the big hit gaming state is switched as shown in FIG. Specifically, an image obtained by combining one first history image RG1 displayed as the first control history, a multiplication image indicating “×”, and a number image indicating “3” is three first history images. Switch to RG1. Further, an image obtained by combining one second history image RG2 displayed as the second control history, a multiplication image indicating “x”, and a number image indicating “7” is switched to seven second history images RG2. . Thus, by detecting the special action of the player, the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 26C is changed from the second display mode that is a display history of the control history to the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. It switches to the 1st display mode which is the display mode of the control history. The display mode of the control history to the big hit gaming state in the initial state may be the first display mode shown in FIG. 26C or the second display mode shown in FIG. .

  As described above, the control history can be displayed in a display mode according to the player's preference by making it possible to switch the display mode of the control history to the big hit gaming state based on the detection of the special action of the player.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, the special operation is a pressing operation on the trigger button provided on the operation stick of the stick controller 31A. However, the special operation is a pressing operation (simple pressing) for a short period of time on the push button 31B, for example. Or a push operation (long press) for a long period of time (for example, 1 second) with respect to the push button 31B, or the stick controller 31A is continuously pulled forward for a predetermined time. It may be a specific action such as protracting. In the example shown in FIG. 26, the control history for the big hit gaming state is displayed during variable display, but the control history for the big hit gaming state may be displayed during the big hit gaming state or during the demonstration display.

  In the above embodiment, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds during the ball removal error notification (during abnormality notification) such as the ball removal error display or the output of the ball removal error notification sound, and the operation (lever pulling). 5 seconds) and the stop flag is turned on, so that the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to a mode in which the predetermined effect cannot be executed, and the ball removal error notification can be continuously executed. I did it. In addition, during the ball removal error notification, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds, detects the operation (lever pull 2 seconds), and the suppression flag is turned on. Is changed to the suppression mode, so that the error notification of the ball removal can be continuously executed. Note that the abnormality notification is not limited to the above-described doffing error notification. The abnormality notification is a notification of an abnormal winning a prize opening that is executed when an abnormal winning at the winning prize opening occurs, a notification of an abnormal winning a winning opening that is executed when an abnormal winning occurs at the second starting winning opening, It may be a large winning opening input / output mismatch notification or other abnormality notification that is executed when the input / output of the game ball to the large winning opening is mismatched. Of the abnormality notifications, the ball removal error notification is less important than the other abnormality notifications. Therefore, when the ball removal error notification is performed, the display size of the ball removal error display and the volume output level of the ball removal error notification sound may be varied according to the on / off state of the stop flag or the suppression flag. However, when performing high-priority abnormality notifications, regardless of whether the stop flag or suppression flag is on or off, the error display display size can be set to a predetermined size (such as the maximum size or normal size) The volume output level of the error notification sound may be set to a predetermined level (maximum level, normal level, etc.).

  In the above embodiment, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds, detects the operation (lever pull 5 seconds), and the stop flag is turned on. It is made to change into the aspect (execution mode at the time of a stop) which cannot perform the predetermined effect from the aspect (execution aspect at the time of normal) which can perform the predetermined effect shown in FIG. Specifically, when the stop flag is turned on, an effect of outputting a winning sound for notifying that the game ball has won at the big winning opening, and a display of the remaining winnings indicating the remaining winnings in the round game are displayed. All of a plurality of predetermined effects, such as an effect to be performed and an effect to output a grand prize opening opening sound to notify that the special prize opening has been opened, are changed to an unexecutable mode. FIG. 15 shows an execution mode of the predetermined effect as the player pulls the stick controller 31A continuously for 2 seconds, detects the operation (lever pull 2 seconds), and the suppression flag is turned on. It was made to change into the suppression mode (execution mode at the time of suppression) from the mode (execution mode at the time of normal execution) which can perform a predetermined effect. Specifically, when the suppression flag is turned on, an effect of outputting a winning sound for notifying that a game ball has won a prize winning opening, and a display of the remaining winnings indicating the remaining winnings in the round game are displayed. All of a plurality of predetermined effects such as an effect to be performed and an effect of outputting a grand prize opening opening sound to notify that the grand prize opening has been released are simultaneously suppressed (the volume output level is the lowest level and the brightness level is the low level). Was changed to

  However, when the stop flag or the suppression flag is turned on, it may be possible to individually set which of the plurality of predetermined effects is an unexecutable mode or a suppression mode, for example, on the menu screen. The menu screen may be displayed on the image display device 5 based on the detection of the menu screen display operation by the player during the demonstration display, for example. When the menu screen is displayed, the execution mode of each predetermined effect when the specific action is performed may be set by the execution mode setting operation by the player. As an example, an effect of outputting a winning sound when a stop flag is turned on by detecting a specific operation in which the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds by an execution mode setting operation by the player and the number of winnings While the effect of displaying is set to be unexecutable, the effect of outputting the big opening opening sound may be set to be executable. In addition, when the player detects a specific action of continuously pulling the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds by the execution mode setting operation by the player and the suppression flag is turned on, an effect of outputting a winning sound and a winning number display On the other hand, the effect of outputting the special prize opening sound may be set to be executable or not executable.

  Moreover, in the execution mode (suppression mode) at the time of suppression, as shown in FIG. 15, the volume output level for the winning sound and the big winning opening release sound is the lowest level (for example, the lowest level and the lowest of the first to fifth levels). The brightness level for the remaining winning number display is set to a low level. However, the volume output level for the winning sound and the grand opening opening sound in the suppression mode is not limited to the lowest level, and may be other levels. Further, the brightness level for the remaining winning number display in the suppression mode is not limited to the low level, and may be another level.

  In addition, in the execution mode (suppression mode) shown in FIG. 15, the volume output level for the winning sound and the big winning opening release sound and the brightness level for the remaining winning number display can be individually set on the menu screen, for example. Also good. When the menu screen is displayed, the suppression mode for each predetermined effect may be set by the suppression mode setting operation by the player. As an example, the volume output level for the winning sound and the grand prize opening opening sound in the suppression mode is set to the second level by the suppression mode setting operation by the player, while the brightness level for the remaining winning number display is low. May be set. Similarly, the sound volume output level for the winning sound and the big winning opening opening sound and the brightness level for the remaining winning number display in the normal execution mode shown in FIG. 15 may be set individually on the menu screen. .

  In the above embodiment, when an overwinning occurs in the final round, a notification effect related to the overwinning may be executed during the ending effect, or the first variable display after the end of the ending effect is performed. When it is played (when the ending effect ends when there is no hold), a notification effect related to over-winning may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the volume status display image VL indicating the adjustment status of the volume adjustment is displayed, but in addition to the volume status display image VL, the display screen of the image display device 5 or Further, a luminance status display image indicating the adjustment status of the luminance adjustment for the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED may be displayed. Alternatively, only the luminance status display image may be displayed instead of the volume status display image VL. For example, the volume status display process (step S161) shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 may be changed to a process that enables the volume status display image VL and the brightness status display image to be displayed. Further, instead of the volume status display image VL, a mode status display image indicating a mode status that is an execution frequency of an effect such as a hold change notice may be displayed. Further, the mode status display image may be displayed together with at least one of the volume status display image VL and the luminance status display image.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23C, the volume status display image VL is erased and cannot be viewed, but the volume status display image VL may be displayed in a form that is difficult to view. . For example, the volume status display image VL may be displayed in a semi-transparent display mode, or may be displayed in a very small reduced display mode (micro display mode). Moreover, you may make it alert | report that a sound volume adjustment is always possible. For example, it may be notified by a telop display that the volume adjustment is always possible. Moreover, you may make it alert | report by the effect presentation display that volume adjustment is always possible. The execution of the telop display and the explanation effect display is not limited to the variable display, but may be possible in a customer waiting state (so-called customer waiting), a big hit gaming state, or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the volume status display image VL is not displayed on the image display device 5 during the super reach production unless there is a request from the player. As long as the volume status display image VL is not displayed. In this case, the volume status display process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 may be modified so as to be executed during the big hit. For example, instead of the determination process of whether or not the super reach effect is being performed in the volume status display process, the determination process of whether or not the big hit effect is being executed is performed, or each operation flag or the like is changed to an operation flag in accordance with the big hit time. Therefore, the volume status display process can be executed during the big hit. In addition, when performing an ending effect display, you may make it display the volume condition display image VL on the image display apparatus 5 also about an ending effect period. According to such a modification, for example, it is possible to display the volume status display image VL (display the adjustment status of the effect adjustment) in accordance with the player's request while suppressing a decrease in the effect of the big hit. , Can improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the detection control based on the music selection during the big hit may be prioritized over the adjustment status detection control. That is, during the music selection, it is possible that production adjustment (for example, status display such as volume adjustment, brightness adjustment, mode switching, etc.) is impossible. In particular, this is effective when an operation for music selection and an operation for production adjustment are performed by the same operation means (for example, a cross button).

  In the above embodiment, there are a plurality of music determination methods at the time of music selection (for example, when a predetermined music determination operation is performed or when the big prize opening is closed in the first round, step S631 in FIG. 16). To determine the currently selected song). Even with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the production effect at the time of music selection.

  Note that there may be a plurality of music determination methods by using a plurality of music determination operations. For example, there may be a plurality of configurations capable of detecting the operation content according to the operation by the player using a non-contact sensor such as the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or an infrared sensor. Further, not only the example in which the selected music piece is determined when the grand prize opening is closed in the first round, but the music piece is determined according to the closing of the big winning opening in any round other than the first round. The music may be determined according to the end of the first hit or the music may be determined. Further, there may be only one music determination method.

  In the above embodiment, the music can be selected in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, during the execution of the first round in the big hit gaming state). Even with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the production effect at the time of music selection.

  Note that the advantageous state may be during execution of a round other than the first round. Further, the advantageous state is not limited to the big hit gaming state. For example, a special state such as a probability change state may be set as an advantageous state, and the first round number (for example, “7”) in which the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of jackpot gaming states is greater than the second round number (for example, “7”). For example, a big hit gaming state of “15”) may be set as an advantageous state. Alternatively, the time-short state in which the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed among the plurality of time-short states is a first number (for example, “100”) greater than the second number (for example, “50”) may be an advantageous state. The probability variation state in which the big hit probability is a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/20) among the plurality of probability variation states may be set as the advantageous state. Any other game state that is advantageous to the player may be used. Further, it may be possible to select a music other than in an advantageous state.

  In the above-described embodiment, display means VA1 (for example, the display area VA1 shown in FIG. 18B) that displays an image corresponding to the music reproduced during the specific period and corresponding to the specific part when the music is selected. Are provided with an image display device 5 for displaying music-corresponding images. According to such a structure, the production effect at the time of music selection can be improved.

  Note that the image (music-corresponding image) corresponding to the specifying unit may be a moving image or a still image as described above. Further, the music-corresponding image may not be displayed when the music is selected.

In the embodiment described above, storage means for storing one piece of music as a plurality of pieces of audio data including specific part data indicating the sound of the specific part (for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the chorus data ROM 121 for storing a plurality of audio data including
The music reproducing means reproduces a specific part of one music based on the specific part data at the time of selecting a music (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S628 of FIG. 16), and a plurality of music in a specific period. The piece of music data is connected to reproduce one piece of music (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S634 in FIG. 16). According to such a configuration, the burden of data capacity can be reduced.

  As described above, the music-corresponding image data may also be stored in the ROM 121 or the like in a mode (each as separate image data) divided for each part of the music, like the audio data of the music. In this way, the burden of data capacity can be further reduced. Further, both the audio data indicating one piece of music and the image data corresponding to the piece of music may not be stored in a plurality of divided forms.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine described above (pachinko gaming machine 1), in the gaming state (first state) other than during the super reach production, the player's presence or absence of operation of the stick controller 31A (player's action) is determined. Regardless, since the volume status display image VL (volume adjustment status) is displayed on the image display device 5 so as to be visible, the volume status display image VL can always be visually recognized in a gaming state other than during the super reach effect. Further, in the game state (second state) during the super reach effect in which the super reach effect is executed, the volume status display image VL is not visible, and if the player operates the stick controller 31A, the player Based on the operation of the stick controller 31A, the volume state display image VL is displayed until a predetermined period elapses after the operation (until a predetermined condition is satisfied). That is, in the gaming state during the super reach effect, the display of the volume status display image VL can be minimized. Thereby, the volume state display image VL can be displayed according to the player's request while suppressing the reduction in the effect of the super reach effect, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the super reach effect is an effect that suggests an advantageous state advantageous to the player. For this reason, while suppressing the fall of the production effect about a super reach production, the volume condition display image VL can be displayed according to a player's request, and the interest property of a game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (I), the volume status display image VL is displayed at a position not covered by the decorative pattern at the time of the fluctuation stop, so that the final stop symbol of the decorative pattern, that is, the game result can be visually confirmed. The volume can be adjusted while not obstructing.

  In the game state (second state) during the super reach effect, the volume state display image VL is displayed for a predetermined period (or a predetermined period from the start of display of the volume state display image VL) from the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player. Since it is displayed, the display of the volume status display image VL can be minimized. Thereby, the volume state display image VL can be displayed according to the player's request while suppressing the reduction in the effect of the super reach effect, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the above description, the first state is a gaming state other than during the super reach effect, but the period before the super reach effect is executed (before the start) or after the super reach effect is executed (after the end). It is good also as either state. In addition, the first state may be at least one of a period before the execution of the super reach effect in one change (before the start) or a period after the execution of the super reach effect in one change (after the end). In addition, the second state may be a state of a period for executing the super reach effect in one change. Further, the second state may be a special state that tends to be an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state. This special state is a probability change state or a short time state. Further, the special state is a state in which the game ball is not frequently won (or may be passed or entered) in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and is frequently changed from the first mode to the second mode that is easy to win. There may be.

  Further, according to the player's operation of the stick controller 31A (player's action) before shifting from the gaming state (first state) other than during the super reach effect to the game state (second state) during the super reach effect. When the display of the volume state display image VL for volume adjustment (effect adjustment) is started and the predetermined condition is not satisfied when the state is shifted from the first state to the second state, that is, the super reach effect is being performed, but a predetermined period after the operation. If (3 seconds) has not elapsed, the display of the volume status display image VL is extended until a predetermined period has elapsed since the detection or transition of the player's motion, so the display of the volume status display image VL is super Even after reaching reach, it can be extended for a predetermined period. That is, it is possible to prevent the volume status display image VL for volume adjustment started just before the start of the super reach production from being terminated halfway at the start timing of the super reach production, and the display of the volume status display image VL is erased midway. You can prevent the uncomfortable feeling of being done. Moreover, it is not necessary for the player to operate the stick controller 31A again immediately after the start of the super reach effect, and a user-friendly gaming machine can be provided.

  Contrary to the above, the player's operation of the stick controller 31A (the player's operation) before the transition from the gaming state (second state) during the super reach effect to the gaming state (first state) other than during the super reach effect. Display of the volume status display image VL for volume adjustment (effect adjustment) is started according to the operation), and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied when the state transitions from the second state to the first state, that is, the super reach effect ends. When the game state other than the super reach effect is entered but the predetermined period (3 seconds) has not elapsed since the operation, the display of the volume status display image VL is continued even after the transition to the first state. A process of deleting the display of the volume status display image VL when the period has elapsed can be eliminated. In other words, since the volume status display image VL is always displayed in the first state, it is possible to omit a useless process of erasing the volume status display image VL once when a predetermined period has elapsed and starting display again. In addition, it is possible to prevent an uncomfortable feeling that the display of the volume state display image VL disappears for a moment at the timing when the predetermined period has elapsed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example of executing the battle effects shown in FIGS. 23D to 23H in the reach effect of the super reach is shown as an example. For example, in the second half of the reach production of super reach (for example, 10 seconds before the end of variable display), as a battle production of a different type from the above embodiment, the ally and the enemy character are displayed alternately, A lamp (game effect lamp 9 or various LEDs) is lit in a different color in accordance with the display of, and it is possible to notify whether or not it is a big hit based on the player's action (see FIGS. 28 and 29) ). It is preferable to repeatedly execute special effects by repeatedly displaying the ally and the enemy character alternately, and repeatedly lighting the lamps (game effect lamp 9 and various LEDs) in different colors according to the display of the ally and the enemy. Notifying whether or not the game is a big hit based on the player's action is referred to as performing a notification effect. Further, an effect from when the special effect is executed until the notification effect is performed (that is, an effect until the special effect is repeatedly performed and the notification effect is executed based on the player's action) is referred to as a pre-notification effect.

  In the pre-notification effect, the repetition rate of the special effect only needs to increase with time (that is, the display switching speed and the lighting switching speed of the ally and the enemy character gradually increase). In the period immediately before the notification effect (for example, one second before the operation promotion effect described later), the display on the image display device 5 is displayed in black, and the blackout display in which the player cannot recognize the display content. Should just be done. Thereafter, an operation promotion effect that promotes the player's operation (for example, an operation with respect to the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A) (for example, an effect to display the player to perform a predetermined operation or sound output) is performed, and the player's operation (operation The notification effect may be executed by detecting). Furthermore, during the execution period of the pre-notification effect, the display speed of the background display may be gradually decreased and the output volume of the BGM may be gradually decreased. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the display of allies and enemy characters by repeatedly performing special effects.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect processing in the modified example, and more specifically, is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect processing in the case of performing the pre-notification effect and the notification effect described above. . In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S801). As an example, in the process of step S801, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in step S801 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S802). ). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach effect. When it is determined that it is the reach effect execution period (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing the reach effect (step S803). After executing the process of step S803, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the pre-notification effect period for executing the pre-notification effect (step S804). The pre-notification production period may be determined in advance in the production control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach production. Moreover, in the production | presentation control pattern selected corresponding to the case where it determines with the variable display start setting process if the production | presentation before notification is performed, you may be predetermined.

  When it determines with it being an effect period before notification (step S804; Yes), CPU120 for effect control performs effect operation control for performing the effect before notification (step S805). Specifically, in the process of step S805, special characters such as alternately displaying ally and enemy characters, or lighting lamps (game effect lamp 9 or various LEDs, etc.) in different colors according to the display of ally and enemy are displayed. Control to repeatedly execute the production. Then, it is determined whether or not it is a blackout period in which the player cannot recognize the display content (step S806). The blackout period is a part of the pre-notification production period, and may be determined in advance in the production control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach production. Moreover, in the production | presentation control pattern selected corresponding to the case where it determines with the variable display start setting process if the production | presentation before notification is performed, you may be predetermined. When it is determined that it is the blackout period (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns off the game effect lamp 9 and various LEDs, and displays the display of the image display device 5 in black. Is performed (step S807). In order to make the explanation easy to understand, in this example, the blackout period and the blackout display effect control are shown by the illustrated process. Since it is executed as a part, it may be performed in the processing of step S804 and step S805. Further, the blackout display effect control may be performed by displaying the blackout image superimposed on the currently displayed effect image without deleting the effect image and performing the blackout display effect control.

  After performing the process of step S807, when it determines with it not being an effect period before notification in step S804 (step S804; No), or when it determines with it not being a blackout period in step S806 (step S806; No), an effect The control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the operation promotion effect period (step S808). The operation promotion effect period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach effect. Further, in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the case where the pre-notification effect is executed and determined in the variable display start setting process, it may be determined in advance according to the pre-notification effect. Note that the operation promotion effect period in this example is the same period as the effective period (operation effective period) for effectively detecting the action by the player, and the start timing and end timing are set to the same timing as the effective period. However, unlike this, the start timing of the operation promotion effect period may be set immediately before the start timing of the effective period, and the end timing of the operation promotion effect period may be set immediately before the end timing of the effective period. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being detected as an effective operation due to a slight error that occurs when the player performs an operation after recognizing the display of the operation promotion effect or the like.

  When it is determined that it is the operation promotion effect period (step S808; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the operation promotion effect control for executing the operation promotion effect for performing display or sound output for prompting the player to perform a predetermined action. This is performed (step S809). In the process of step S809, for example, different types of operation promotion effects can be executed according to the jackpot expectation degree. For example, the higher the jackpot expectation degree, the larger the size of the displayed button display (button The display color may be different), and the higher the big hit expectation, the more complicated the display may be to prompt the player (such as specifying the operation of both the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A). ).

  After executing the process of step S809, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an operation by the player has been detected (step S810). Specifically, in the process of step S810, it may be determined whether or not the operation designated by the player in step S809 has been performed. For example, when an operation for the push button 31B is designated to the player, whether or not an operation for the push button 31B is performed, and when an operation for the stick controller 31A is designated, an operation for the stick controller 31A is performed. It is sufficient to determine whether or not has been performed (both when an operation for both is specified). When it determines with having detected operation | movement by a player (step S810; Yes), CPU120 for effect control performs alerting | reporting effect control for performing the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports whether it is a big hit (step S811). Specifically, in the process of step S811, the production mode varies depending on whether or not the game is a big hit. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the game effect lamp 9 and various LEDs are rainbow-emitted, and it is possible to recognize that the battle has been won as a notification image for notifying that “big hit” has occurred. (The image of “ally” is finally displayed and an image showing victory is displayed). On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing”, the game effect lamp 9 and the various LEDs are caused to emit light in a normal manner (for example, “white”) without causing rainbow light emission, and become “losing”. As a notification image for notifying that, the fact that the battle has been defeated (an image in which an enemy has won, an image in which an ally has been defeated, etc.) is displayed in a recognizable manner.

  After performing the process of step S811, when it determines with it not being a reach production execution period in step S802 (step S802; No), when it determines with it not being an operation promotion production period in step S808 (step S808; No) Alternatively, when it is determined in step S810 that the player's motion is not detected (including the case where motion other than the specified motion is detected) (step S810; No), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the variation pattern Based on the setting in the special figure variation production control pattern corresponding to the above, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbols (step S812), the variable display effect processing is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S801 (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S813). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S813; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S813 (step S813; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S814). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S815), and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the waiting process per special figure ( Step S816), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  In this example, an example in which a notification effect is not performed when an operation by the player is not detected in step S810 is shown, but when a predetermined time has elapsed without detecting the player's operation ( The notification effect may be executed also when the operation valid period ends).

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the execution timing of the pre-notification effect and the like in the modification, and more specifically, is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the pre-notification effect and the notification effect. As described above, the pre-notification effect starts to be executed in the second half of the super-reach reach effect (for example, 10 seconds before the end of variable display). In the example shown in FIG. 28, the speed of the movie displayed as the background and the volume output as BGM are assumed to be constant speed and volume until the start of the pre-notification effect (movie movie). Speed is “fast” and volume is “large”).

  If it is determined in step S804 in FIG. 27 that the pre-notification effect period is in effect, the speed of the movie displayed as the background and the volume output as BGM are set as the time as shown in FIG. Gradually lowers over time. In accordance with this, the characters “ally” and “enemy” are alternately displayed, and the game effect lamp 9 and various LEDs are lit in “red” color according to the “friend” character. The game effect lamp 9 and various LEDs are lit in the color of “blue” according to the character of “enemy” (special effects are repeatedly performed). The speed of the movie displayed as the background and the volume output as BGM may be realized by changing the playback speed, such as gradually decreasing the speed or decreasing the volume. You may implement | achieve by using the presentation control execution data set so that a speed and a sound volume may fall gradually beforehand with a presentation control pattern. In the example shown in the drawing, the display switching speed (the lighting switching speed is the same) increases with time, and the display period (the lighting period is also the same) is shortened. In the illustrated example, a non-display period and a light-off period are provided at the time of switching between displays and lamps (game effect lamp 9 and various LEDs), but these periods may be omitted. Further, as the time elapses, the non-display period and the extinguishing period may be shortened. For example, the non-display period and the extinguishing period may be eliminated when switching twice before the blackout period. Also, as shown in the figure, in the second half of the pre-notification effect, an example is shown in which changes in the speed of the movie displayed as the background and the volume output as BGM are stopped (the movie speed and volume are constant). However, the movie itself may be stopped and the volume may be muted. Further, at the time of executing the operation promotion effect, the normal movie speed and BGM volume (speed and volume before execution of the pre-notification effect) may be set. Furthermore, the movie may be stopped as the operation effective period starts. As for BGM, a reverberant sound (echo) of the sound that has been output so far may be output. Moreover, the reverberation sound (echo) of the output sound may be output in the second half of the pre-notification effect, and the volume may be muted as the operation effective period starts.

  If it is determined in step S806 in FIG. 27 that it is the blackout period, the processing in step S807 turns off the game effect lamp 9 and various LEDs as shown in FIG. Perform blackout display effect control such as displaying in black (erasing “enemy” and “friend” characters). If it is determined in step S808 of FIG. 27 that the operation promotion effect period is reached, the operation promotion effect is executed in the process of step S809 and the operation effective period is set as shown in FIG. As described above, in this example, the operation effective period and the operation promotion effect period are started at the same timing and are the same period. Therefore, as shown in the figure, when the operation effective period is started, an operation promotion image for promoting the player's operation is displayed, and operation promotion light emission such as causing the push button 31B to emit light is performed. In addition, when the operation by the player is detected, a notification effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation such as a pre-notification effect in a modification, and more specifically, is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation when a pre-notification effect and a notification effect are executed. When variable display is started as shown in FIG. 29 (a) and reach is reached as shown in FIG. 29 (b), reach effect control is performed in step S803 of FIG. Then, when the pre-notification production period (for example, 10 seconds before the end of the variable display) is reached in the latter half of the reach production execution period, the battle production described above is started as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29 (g), a character image of “ally” and a character image of “enemy” are alternately displayed, and a game effect lamp 9 and various LEDs (lamps) are arranged in accordance with the character of “ally”. The game effect lamps 9 and various LEDs (lamps) are alternately lit in the color of “red” and “blue” in accordance with the character of the “enemy” (special effects are repeatedly performed). In addition, the speed of the background movie (moving speed of “star” in the illustrated example) gradually decreases, and the volume of the BGM also decreases. On the other hand, the switching speed between the alternate display of the “friend” character image and the “enemy” character image and the “red” and “blue” lamp lighting gradually increases (the repeat speed of the special effect is increased). It ’s getting faster.)

  Then, during the blackout period (for example, 1 second before the operation promotion effect), the blackout display effect control as shown in FIG. 29 (h) is performed by the process of step S807 of FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 29H, the image display device 5 is displayed in black on one side. However, a part of the image display device 5 is displayed in black so that a part of the display is displayed. The player may be able to recognize. Further, it is also possible to perform whiteout display effect control in which the image display device 5 is displayed in black all over, instead of performing blackout display effect control. Thereafter, when the operation promotion effect period is reached, the operation promotion effect is executed as shown in FIG. 29 (i) by the process of step S809 in FIG. In the example shown in the figure, an example in which an operation for the push button 31B is designated is shown. When the operation is detected, a notification effect for notifying the user of the success / failure as shown in FIG. Executed. In the example shown in the figure, it is shown that a notification image for notifying that “big hit” has been displayed. By making such a battle effect executable, the range of the effect can be expanded and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the stop flag and the suppression flag are switched on / off based on the detection of the specific action of the player during the big hit gaming state, whether or not a predetermined effect is performed, Although an example in which the execution mode such as the volume output level and the brightness level of the effect can be changed has been shown, this is an example. The on / off switching of the stop flag and the suppression flag is not limited to the big hit gaming state. For example, it may be possible to switch between a stop flag and a suppression flag on / off state during the reach production of super reach.

  Specifically, during execution of the battle effects shown in FIGS. 27 to 28 described above, the stop flag and the suppression flag may be switched on and off. For example, when the stop flag is turned on, the lamp lighting of “red” and “blue” is not switched in the battle effect, and when the suppression flag is turned on, The speed and the volume of the BGM may be set to the lowest level (for example, the lowest level and the lowest level among the first to fifth levels) from the start of the pre-notification effect. Note that when the stop flag is turned on, the display of “friend” and “enemy” in the battle effect may not be performed, and only the lamp lighting of “red” and “blue” may be switched. When the suppression flag is turned on, the BGM volume is set to the lowest level (for example, the lowest level and the lowest level among the first to fifth levels) from the start of the pre-notification effect. Good. According to this, it is possible to execute an effect in a mode desired by the player, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest. Even when the stop flag and the suppression flag are turned on, the ball removal error display and the output of the ball removal error notification sound may be continuously performed.

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

  In slot machines, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a gaming state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By limiting the assist time (AT) for which the procedure is informed and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, control is performed so that the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are easily stopped. The challenge time (CT), challenge bonus (CB) with continuous challenge time, and specific prizes (for example, replay prizes, single bonus prizes, etc.) Gaming state (so-called replay time (RT) or concentration state) that increases the probability that the occurrence of It may be at such a gaming state in which a combination of these.

  The effects that can be executed in such a slot machine may include a specific effect such as the music in the above embodiment or a moving image of the music, a predetermined effect executed during the special game state, or the like. It suffices if an abnormality notification can be executed in the slot machine. In addition, it is only necessary that the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be changed based on the detection of the specific operation in the slot machine.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs is displayed during variable display of the special symbol. Is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the LED that has been repeatedly turned on and off emits light (lights) in a predetermined emission color, or maintains the light off state, Stop displaying special symbols. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol is switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite ornament symbol) resulting in a variable display result of the special symbol or ornament symbol. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, a symbol indicating “−” (lighting) is displayed. It may be configured such that other numbers and symbols are not displayed by repeating the non-display (off). As a special symbol variable display result, a symbol indicating “−” is not stopped and displayed as a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating “1” to “9” and other symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, as a variable display result, symbols that are not stopped are switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot type determined in the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 5 includes “probability variation”, and the probability variation control condition is determined based on the determination result of the jackpot type being “probability variation”. It has been described that it is established and controlled to a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball that has won (entered) a big winning opening (second large winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area has been detected by the probability changing detection switch. Based on the above, the probability variation control condition may be established, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the certain probability variation state. The winning prize opening (second winning prize opening) of the probability variation attacker can change from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “15”). When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, it may not be possible to change to the open state in the closed state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the game area. You may be comprised so that it may become.

  In the above embodiment, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 is variable before reaching the first command (if not reaching, before the so-called second stop). A command indicating the display time and variable display mode is transmitted, and the type of reach is reached with the second command, and the variable display time and variable after reaching the reach (after reaching the second stop if not reach) A command indicating the display mode may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after the first command is sent, after a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be transmitted. The variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  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 arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device or the like in advance It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The execution form of the game is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be executed directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 5 ... Image display apparatus 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 8L, 8R ... Speaker 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Microcomputer 120 for game control ... CPU for production control
123 ... Display control unit VL ... Volume state display image NG ... Remaining winning number display image TG ... Ball-out error display image RG1, RG2 ... History image

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state;
A pre-notification effect execution means capable of executing a pre-notification effect that repeatedly executes a special effect before the notification effect is executed;
Specific production execution means capable of executing the selected specific production in the advantageous state;
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing the predetermined effect during execution of the specific effect;
Change means capable of changing the presence or absence of execution of the predetermined effect;
An abnormality notification means capable of performing abnormality notification,
The abnormality notification means can continuously execute abnormality notification when the presence or absence of execution of a predetermined effect is changed by the changing means during abnormality notification.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state;
A pre-notification effect execution means capable of executing a pre-notification effect that repeatedly executes a special effect before the notification effect is executed;
Specific production execution means capable of executing the selected specific production in the advantageous state;
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing the predetermined effect during execution of the specific effect;
Change means capable of changing the execution mode of the predetermined effect;
An abnormality notification means capable of performing abnormality notification,
The abnormality notification means can continuously execute the abnormality notification when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed by the changing means during the abnormality notification.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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