JP2023001364A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that suppresses a decrease in game interest.SOLUTION: According to the state (situation) of a game machine when each notification sound of frame opening sound (specific notification sound, first notification sound) based on opening detection of a front frame, fraud detection sound (specific notification sound, first notification sound) based on detection of a fraud act, and left-shooting instruction sound (predetermined notification sound, second notification sound) based on right-shooting detection in a low base state are output, setting of volume information based on volume adjustment operation, whether or not to output volume confirmation sound indicating the set volume, volume of performance sound accompanying the progress of a game, and notification sound and the like for preferentially outputting are controlled. Thereby, performance effect by sound and a function of transmitting information can be effectively exhibited, and a decrease in game interest can be suppressed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines (pinball gaming machines) and slot machines (rotary drum gaming machines).

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines are known that play games using game media such as game balls and game medals. In this type of gaming machine, various effects and notification sounds are output from the speaker according to the progress of the game and the state of the gaming machine. can be set (adjusted) to (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-59447 A

Sound output in a game machine can be said to be an important function from the viewpoint of game effects, information transmission, and the like.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in interest in gaming.

In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention employs the following means.

The game machine of means 1 is
A game machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
effect sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound as the game progresses;
volume information setting means capable of setting volume information based on a volume adjustment operation;
volume setting means capable of setting the volume of the effect sound based on the volume information;
a state detection means capable of detecting the state of the gaming machine;
a notification sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined notification sound according to the state of detection by the state detection means;
When volume information is set based on the volume adjustment operation and the volume of the effect sound is set based on the volume information, a predetermined confirmation sound can be output,
The notification sound output means is
capable of outputting a specific notification sound when a specific state is detected by the state detection means;
capable of outputting a predetermined notification sound when a predetermined state is detected by the state detection means;
The volume setting means is
when the specific state is detected by the state detection means, setting the volume of the effect sound to the specific volume regardless of the setting content of the volume information;
When the predetermined state is detected by the state detection means, the volume of the effect sound is not set to the specific volume,
During the period in which the volume of the effect sound is set to the specific volume, the volume information can be set by the volume information setting means based on the volume adjustment operation, but the set volume information does not correspond to the volume setting. It is not reflected in the volume setting of the production sound by means,
When the period in which the sound volume of the sound effect is set to the specific sound volume ends, the sound volume of the sound effect is set based on the volume information set at the end of the period, but the confirmation sound is output. is not executed and
During the period in which the predetermined notification sound is output, the volume information can be set by the volume information setting means based on the volume adjustment operation, and the volume of the effect sound by the volume setting means based on the set volume information. It is possible to set
Further, the notification sound output means
capable of outputting a first notification sound including a warning sound and a first guidance voice, and a second notification sound including a second guidance voice but not the warning sound;
When the output start condition of the first notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, even if the second guidance sound contained in the second notification sound is being reproduced, the second guidance sound is interrupted and the Start outputting the first notification sound,
If the output termination condition for the first notification sound is satisfied without the output termination condition for the second notification sound being satisfied after the output of the first notification sound is started, the output of the first notification sound is terminated, and the Start outputting the second information sound so that the second guidance sound is reproduced from the beginning,
When the output termination condition of the second notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, the second notification sound is output even if the second guidance sound included in the second notification sound is being reproduced. The gist is that it is configured to terminate the output.

According to such a gaming machine, when the volume information is set based on the volume adjustment operation and the volume of the effect sound is set based on the volume information, it is possible to output the predetermined confirmation sound. there is When the state of the gaming machine reaches the specific state, the specific notification sound is output, and the volume of the effect sound is set to the specific volume regardless of the setting contents of the volume information. During the specific volume setting period, although volume information can be set based on the volume adjustment operation, the set volume information is not reflected in the volume setting of the effect sound. That is, the volume of the effect sound is maintained at the specific volume. Then, when the specific volume setting period ends, the volume of the effect sound is set based on the volume information set at the time of the end, and at this time, a confirmation sound relating to the volume setting of the effect sound is output. will not be This is because the volume setting of the effect sound based on the volume information set when the specific volume setting period ends is due to the end of the specific volume setting period and not due to the volume adjustment operation. On the other hand, when the state of the gaming machine reaches a predetermined state, a predetermined notification sound is output, and the sound volume of the effect sound is not set to the specific sound volume. During the output period of the predetermined notification sound, it is possible to set the volume information based on the volume adjustment operation, and it is possible to set the volume of the effect sound based on the set volume information. That is, the volume information set based on the volume adjustment operation is reflected in the volume setting of the effect sound, and the volume of the effect sound is made variable according to the volume control operation.

Also, a first notification sound including the warning sound and the first guidance voice, and a second notification sound including the second guidance voice but not the warning sound can be output, and during the output period of the second notification sound When the condition for starting the output of the first notification sound is satisfied, even if the second guidance voice contained in the second notification sound is being reproduced, the reproduction of the second guidance sound (that is, the output of the second notification sound) is interrupted and the first notification sound is generated. After that, when the output termination condition for the first notification sound is satisfied without the output termination condition for the second notification sound being satisfied, the output of the first notification sound is terminated, and the second guidance sound is first The output of the second notification sound is started so as to be reproduced from . Further, when the output termination condition of the second notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, the output of the second notification sound is terminated even if the second guidance voice included in the second notification sound is being reproduced. be.

In this way, various sounds such as a confirmation sound, an effect sound, a specific notification sound, a predetermined notification sound, a first notification sound, and a second notification sound are output according to the output conditions, so that the effect of the sound and the information can be obtained. Functions such as transmission can be effectively exhibited. As a result, it is possible to realize a suitable sound output and suppress a decline in the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above,
The notification sound output means outputs the second notification sound before a condition for ending output of the first notification sound is satisfied when a condition for starting output of the second notification sound is satisfied during an output period of the first notification sound. The gist is that it is configured not to start outputting

According to such a game machine, when the output start condition of the second notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the first notification sound, the output of the second notification sound is continued until the output end condition of the first notification sound is satisfied. will not start. Therefore, the first notification sound and the second notification sound are not output in duplicate (at the same time), and the first notification sound is output with priority over the second notification sound. This makes it possible to output notification sounds in accordance with the order of priority.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine of means 1 or 2 described above,
The specific effect sound is the first notification sound,
The gist is that the predetermined notification sound is the second notification sound.

According to such a gaming machine, when the state of the gaming machine reaches the specific state, the notification sound (first notification sound) including the warning sound and the first guidance sound is output as the specific notification sound, and the state of the gaming machine is confirmed. When the predetermined state is reached, a notification sound (second notification sound) that does not include the warning sound but includes the second guidance voice is output as the predetermined notification sound. Therefore, the occurrence (detection) of the specific state is emphasized and reported as compared to the occurrence (detection) of the predetermined state. As a result, it is possible to make it easier to distinguish between the notification sound corresponding to the specific state and the notification sound corresponding to the predetermined state by adding strength to the notification sound.

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in interest in gaming.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the configuration of the game board according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the types of big wins and the opening patterns of the big winning openings. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of main interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of the process at the time of start ball entry. It is a flow chart of normal figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol suitability determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal design fluctuation. It is a flow chart of normal design decision processing. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 propriety determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 propriety determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flow chart of the number of pending ball processing. 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. 10 is a flowchart of pending icon notification processing; (A) is a table showing an example of sounds that can be output, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of sound reproduction channels. 4 is a flowchart of sound control processing; 9 is a flowchart of notification sound control processing; 10 is a flowchart of fraud detection sound output start processing. 10 is a flowchart of frame opening sound output start processing. 10 is a flowchart of left-hand hitting instruction sound output start processing. It is a flow chart of information monitoring processing. 9 is a flowchart of volume adjustment processing; 10 is a flow chart of movable effect restriction processing. 4 is a flowchart of power-on processing; (A) is a diagram showing a non-operating state (standby state) of the movable effect member, and (B) is a diagram showing an operating state of the movable effect member. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a production scene when the gimmick notice is executed, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of the production scene when the execution timing of the gimmick notice arrives in a state where the execution of the movable production is restricted. It is a figure which shows an example. (A) is a diagram showing an example of the display screen before the RAM clear notification is being executed and the special symbol variation display is started, and (B) is a diagram showing a special symbol variation during the RAM clear notification. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen when display is started; It is a table|surface which shows the limitation content of production|presentation.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (pinball game machine) in which the game medium used in the game is a game ball and the game can be progressed by shooting the game ball toward the game board surface. explain.

In the following description, simply the front side (front side) means the front side (front side) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and is the side where the player is positioned during a game. Further, simply the rear side (rear side) means the back side (rear side) when the game machine is viewed from the front. In addition, simply the upper side (above), the lower side (downward), the left side (left), and the right side (right) refer to the respective directions of up, down, left, and right when the game machine is viewed from the front. , for example, refer to upper, lower, left, and right sides in FIGS.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs a symbol variation game (simply referred to as "variation game") in which special symbols are variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the start hole, and a big hit is achieved as a result of the variation game. This is a so-called "digi-pachi type" pachinko game machine that can execute a jackpot game (special game) that gives a player a predetermined game value (for example, a prize ball) when a symbol is displayed (stopped display).

[Basic Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko game machine 1 includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50. As shown in FIG. The game board 2 is detachably attached to the game machine frame 50 . FIG. 3 shows a state in which the game board 2 is removed from the game machine frame 50. As shown in FIG.

The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 to which the game board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko game machine 1 to the island facilities of the hall. It is The front frame 51, the body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end and configured to be openable and closable.

The front frame 51 has a shooting handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotational angle) of the player, and the game balls can be stored and supplied to the shooting device side. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 capable of storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 61 are provided.

On the front frame 51, there are a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses, and various lights according to the game situation. A decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting a sound, a speaker 67 capable of outputting (sounding) various sounds according to the game situation, and the like are also provided. One or both of the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b are also referred to as the "effect button 63".

The pachinko game machine 1 includes, as speakers 67, an upper left speaker 67L provided on the upper left part of the front frame 51 and an upper right speaker 67R provided on the upper right part of the front frame 51. - 特許庁Stereo sound can be output from a pair of left and right speakers 67L and 67R. Of course, it is possible to output not only stereo sound but also monaural sound. Both the upper left speaker 67L and the upper right speaker 67R may be referred to as the speaker 67 in some cases.

The effect button 63 functions as input means used when the player makes an input, and also functions as operation means that can be operated by the player. The player or the like can selectively use the effect button (the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b) to be used (operated) according to the game situation, the type of game effect to be executed, and the like. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. In this embodiment, a first effect button 63a is provided on the upper surface (top surface) of the upper plate 61 of the front frame 51, and a second effect button 63b is provided on the left front surface of the lower plate 62.

The first production button 63a is configured as a movable operating means that can be operated in a predetermined operating mode. In this embodiment, the mode of operation is vibration. The vibration of the first effect button 63a can be realized, for example, by configuring the first effect button 63a as a effect button unit (effect button device) including an eccentric motor (vibration motor) and driving the eccentric motor. . The first production button 63a configured to be operable (vibrating) in this way is a movable part for production provided operably on the front side (front structural member) of the pachinko game machine 1 (also referred to as a "movable production part"). function as

In addition, the operation mode of the first effect button 63a is not limited to vibration. For example, it may be projected upward or rotated, and selected from a plurality of types of operation modes such as vibration, protrusion, rotation, etc. based on the effect pattern. It may be made operable in the specified operating mode. Also, the second effect button 63b may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operating mode.

Further, the structure of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment, and it is sufficient if the player can perform an input. It may be a contact type input means (e.g., haunting type, touch sensor type, etc.) in which the player directly touches the button portion to make an input. Non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) may be used.

The game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which game balls shot by operating a shooting handle 60 flow down. The game board 2 (game area 3) is visible from the front side (player side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through a window (viewing window) provided in the front frame 51 (see FIG. 1).

A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are protruded in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. - 特許庁The ball return preventing piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation.

An image display device 7 having a display screen 7a (display unit) capable of displaying various images (display objects) is provided near the center of the game board 2 (within the game area). The image display device 7 is provided with a liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display), and its display screen 7a (display section) is visible from the front through an opening provided substantially in the center of the game board 2 (game area 3). It is provided on the back side of the game board 2 so as to be possible.

A display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a performance symbol display area 7b (also referred to as a "performance symbol display section") in which a performance symbol 8 (one aspect of a display object) is displayed. The production pattern 8 is composed of three patterns, a left production pattern 8L, a middle production pattern 8C, and a right production pattern 8R. to stop display. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling up and down, left and right, oblique directions, and the like. Any one or all of the production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are simply referred to as "production patterns 8".

The production pattern display area 7b consists of three pattern display areas of "left", "middle" and "right", the left pattern display area displays the left production pattern 8L, and the middle pattern display area displays the middle production pattern. 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. The positions of the left, middle, and right pattern display areas do not have to be provided separately, and the display areas for the left, middle, and right performance patterns may each be the entire pattern display area (the performance pattern display area 7b). .

The production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are composed of numerical patterns (identification information type, pattern type) from "1" to "9", respectively, and these numerical patterns are displayed in order. ing. Specifically, the variable display of the performance symbols 8 is performed by scrolling the performance symbols in the order of "1"→"2" . . . "8"→"9" (ascending order). When it reaches "9", it returns to "1", and the scroll display is repeated until the end of the fluctuation (stop display).

In this embodiment, color information is included in each of the symbols "1" to "9" forming the effect symbol 8, so that each symbol can be classified according to color. Specifically, the odd number patterns "3" and "7" are red patterns (hereinafter also referred to as "red patterns"), and the other odd number patterns "1", "5", and "9". ” is a green pattern (hereinafter also referred to as “green pattern”). Also, the even number symbols "2", "4", "6" and "8" are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as "blue symbols").

A first special symbol display device 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display unit", which will be described later), is displayed (stopped display) in the effect symbol display area 7b, depending on the combination (stop display mode) of the left, middle, and right performance symbols. ) and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display section"). That is, the result of the special symbol suitability determination (simply referred to as “successfulness determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed is, in principle, "left→right→middle". That is, the first stop symbol in the stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the second stop symbol in the stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the third (last) stop symbol in the stop order is the middle effect symbol 8C. . The first stop symbol is also called the "first stop symbol", the second stop symbol is also called the "second stop symbol", and the third stop symbol is the third stop symbol. This is also referred to as "third stop symbol" or "final stop symbol".

Here, either one or both of the special design and the effect design are also called "design" or "identification information", and the normal design is also called "general design" or "normal identification information", and the special design is also referred to as "special design", "special identification information" or "first identification information", and the first special design is also referred to as "special design 1", "first special design" or "first special identification information" , The second special symbol is also called "special figure 2", "second special figure" or "second special identification information", and the effect symbol is also called "effect identification information" or "second identification information". .

In addition, a first special symbol display device 41a to be described later that displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display device 41b to be described later that displays the second special symbol, and a main control unit to be described later that controls the display of the special symbol 80 (game control microcomputer 81), which is also referred to as "special identification information display means" or "first identification information display means", and an image display device 7 (display screen 7a) that displays the production pattern 8, Refers to at least one of a sub-control unit 90 (effect control microcomputer 91) and an image control unit 100 (image control microcomputer 101) that perform control related to the display of the effect pattern 8, and is referred to as "effect identification information display means" or It is also called "second identification information display means". Furthermore, the image display device 7, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b are also referred to as "identification information display means" or "symbol display means", or simply as "display means".

The stop display mode of the production pattern 8 can be defined as follows. For example, when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a big hit, the performance symbol 8 can be stopped and displayed with the same three-digit pattern arrangement (so-called "double eyes") such as "222" and "777", and the special symbol propriety is determined. When the judgment result is out, the effect pattern 8 is stopped and displayed with a pattern arrangement (so-called "barakeme") in which at least one of the three patterns such as "637" and "373" is different from the other patterns. can be done. A pattern arrangement with the same three digits (coordinates) is also called a "hit pattern arrangement", and a pattern arrangement (separate pattern) in which at least one pattern is different from the other patterns is also called a "missing pattern arrangement". There are a plurality of types of symbol arrays (stop display modes) in the winning symbol array and the losing symbol array, respectively. In addition, when the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big win, the performance symbol 8 can be stop-displayed in a stop display mode other than doubles depending on the kind of the big win.

The player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the performance symbols 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. FIG. In other words, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol propriety determination by looking at the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather the display. The performance symbol 8 displayed on the screen 7a (the performance symbol display area 7b) is seen and grasped. The game effect using such effect symbols 8 can be said to be an effect (also referred to as "notification effect") for notifying the player of the result of the special symbol propriety determination. The game production (notification production) using the production pattern 8 is also called "production pattern game production", and the production (that is, the production pattern game production) that causes the production pattern 8 to be variably displayed and stopped (confirmed display). is also called "variable production".

Here, among the results of the special symbol suitability determination, "big hit" is also called "specific result", and "missing" is also called "non-specific result". In addition, the display mode (stop display mode) of the special symbol corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol suitability determination is "big hit" is also called "specific display mode" or "specific display result", and the result of the special symbol suitability determination The special symbol display mode (stop display mode) corresponding to the case of "out" is also called "non-specific display mode" or "non-specific display result", and if the result of the special symbol judgment is "big hit" The display mode (hit pattern array) of the production pattern 8 corresponding to is also called "special display mode" or "special display result". The display mode (outlier pattern array) is also called "non-special display mode" or "non-special display result". Furthermore, the variation display of the special symbols and/or the performance symbols executed based on the fact that the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit is also called "jackpot variation" or "specific variation", and the result of the special symbol success/failure determination. The variable display of the special symbols and/or the effect symbols executed based on the fact that is out is also called "outside variation" or "non-specific variation".

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effects (the effect symbol game effect, the notification effect, the variation effect) using the effect pattern 8 as described above, the jackpot game executed along with the big win game is displayed. Various effects displays such as effects (special game effects) and demo effects for waiting for customers are displayed. In the production pattern game production (fluctuation production), the jackpot game production, and the demonstration production, in addition to the production patterns such as numbers, various images other than the production patterns such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Also, in the demonstration effect, an effect setting screen (not shown) (a mode of display) can be displayed. The effect setting screen includes, for example, the sound volume (volume) output from the speaker 67, the brightness (brightness) of the display screen 7a, the brightness of the illumination members such as the board surface lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the movable body lamp 15. This is a screen for the player to make settings related to effects of the gaming machine, such as brightness (amount of light), background display, execution conditions for the advance notice effects, and the like. The player operates the production buttons or other operation means (for example, an operation lever or a cross key) to display the production setting screen on the display screen 7a while waiting for the customer (while waiting) for the demonstration production to be executed. By operating the effect buttons or the like according to the contents of the setting screen, it is possible to arbitrarily perform various settings related to the effect (so-called “customization”). It should be noted that it may be possible to customize the effect during a variable game or during a special game (that is, during a game). In this case, by displaying the effect setting screen on a part of the display screen 7a so as not to interfere with the game (effect) currently in progress, customization during the game becomes possible.

In this embodiment, an operation means for adjusting the volume (for example, the first effect button 63a, an operation lever (not shown), a cross key, a rotary knob, etc.) is provided, and the operation of the operation means (also called "volume adjustment operation" ), the volume can be set (adjusted) in 6 stages from "0" to "5" (the higher the value of the stage, the louder the volume). Specifically, for example, volume “0” is “muted (no sound)”, volume “1” is “minimum volume”, volume “2” is “low volume”, volume “3” is “middle volume”, volume '4' can be 'loud' and volume '5' can be 'maximum volume'. In this case, volume "3" (middle volume) is the standard volume (standard volume). A value from "0" to "6" indicating the level of volume is also referred to as "volume setting value", and the volume setting value is also referred to as "volume information".

Operation means for volume adjustment (also referred to as “volume adjustment operation means”) can be provided, for example, on the upper surface (top surface) of the upper plate 61 of the front frame 51 or on the audio control board 106 . The volume adjustment operation means provided on the upper surface (top surface) of the upper plate 61 can be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1, and the volume adjustment operation means provided on the voice control board 106 can be operated from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1. Can be operated from the side. Therefore, the volume adjustment operation means that can be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 mainly functions as an operation means for volume adjustment by the player, and the volume adjustment operation means that can be operated from the back side is mainly operated by the hall clerk. It is configured to function as an operation means for volume adjustment. Both the front side and the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 may be provided with volume adjustment operation means. At least when the player adjusts the volume, an image (volume adjustment image) (not shown) representing the level of volume to be adjusted (volume setting value) is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the bottom center of the screen) of the display screen 7a. It is also possible to make it possible to visually recognize the level of the sound volume. Thereby, the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved. A known form can be adopted for displaying the volume adjustment image.

In addition, in this embodiment, an operation means for light amount adjustment (for example, the first effect button 63a, an operation lever (not shown), a cross key, a rotary knob, etc.) is provided, and the operation of the operation means ("light amount adjustment operation" ), it is possible to set (adjust) the amount of light in five stages from "1" to "5" (the larger the value of the stage, the greater the amount of light (brighter)). Specifically, for example, the light amount "1" is "10%", the light amount "2" is "25%", the light amount "3" is "50%", the light amount "4" is "75%", the light amount "5 ” can be “100%”. The values from "1" to "5" indicating the level of the light amount are also called "light amount setting values", and the light amount setting values are also called "light amount information".

The operation means for light amount adjustment (also referred to as “light amount adjustment operation means”) can be provided on the upper surface (top surface) of the upper plate 61 of the front frame 51 or on the lamp control board 107, for example. The light amount adjustment operation means provided on the upper surface (top surface) of the upper tray 61 can be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1, and the light amount adjustment operation means provided on the lamp control board 107 can be operated from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1. Can be operated from the side. Therefore, the light amount adjustment operation means that can be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 mainly functions as an operation means for light amount adjustment by the player, and the light amount adjustment operation means that can be operated from the back side is mainly used by the hall clerk. It is configured to function as an operation means for adjusting the amount of light. Both the front side and the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 may be provided with light quantity adjusting operation means. At least when the player adjusts the light amount, an image (light amount adjustment image) (not shown) representing the level of the light amount to be adjusted (light amount set value) is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the bottom center of the screen) of the display screen 7a. Alternatively, the level of light intensity may be visually recognized. Thereby, the convenience of light quantity adjustment can be improved. A known form can be adopted for displaying the light quantity adjustment image. Further, the light amount adjustment operation means provided on the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 may also be used as the volume adjustment operation means.

The display screen 7a is provided with a determination symbol display area 7c in which a determination symbol 8s indicating (notifying) the result of the special symbol validity determination is displayed separately from the effect symbol 8 (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, a determination symbol display area 7c is provided in the upper right of the effect symbol display area 7b (upper right of the display screen 7a) (see FIG. 3). The size of the determination symbol display area 7c is smaller than the effect symbol display area 7b, and accordingly the size of the determination symbol 8s is also smaller than the effect symbol 8.例文帳に追加The judging pattern 8s is also called "small pattern" or "small identification information".

The judgment pattern 8s is composed of three patterns, the left judgment pattern 8sL, the medium judgment pattern 8sC, and the right judgment pattern 8sR, similarly to the production pattern 8, and the fluctuation display is performed in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special pattern described later, The stop display is performed in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol. As a mode of variable display of the judgment pattern 8s, for example, there is a mode of vertically or horizontally scrolling display, a mode of vertically or horizontally rotating display, and the like. Any one or all of the left determination symbol 8sL, the middle determination symbol 8sC and the right determination symbol 8sR may be simply referred to as the "determination symbol 8s".

Also in the determination symbol display area 7c, the result of the special symbol suitability determination is displayed by a combination of the left, middle, and right determination symbols 8s (stop display mode). That is, based on the result of the special symbol suitability determination, the determination symbol 8s is variably displayed and stopped. In this embodiment, the judgment pattern 8s is displayed in the same stop display mode (symbol arrangement) as the stop display mode (symbol arrangement, fixed stop pattern) of the production pattern 8 displayed in the production pattern display area 7b. there is However, the stop order like the effect pattern 8 is not defined, and the three judgment patterns 8sL, 8sC, and 8sR all start fluctuating display together with the start of the fluctuating display of the special patterns, and the special patterns stop. It is configured to stop and display all at once with the display.

In addition, the stop display mode may be changed between the production pattern 8 and the judgment pattern 8s. In addition, the stop display mode (hit pattern array) when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a big hit is the same for the production pattern 8 and the judgment pattern 8s, and the stop display mode (losing pattern array) for the loss is the production pattern 8. and the judgment pattern 8s may be different. When the stop display mode (loose pattern arrangement) in the case of loss is made different between the production pattern 8 and the judgment pattern 8s, only one type of the judgment pattern 8s can be used (for example, "246" etc.). This is because the player mainly sees the performance pattern 8 and grasps the result of winning/losing judgment (hit or miss), so there is little need to provide a plurality of types of winning pattern arrays of the judgment pattern 8s like the performance pattern 8.例文帳に追加In addition, the result of the special symbol propriety determination (result of the variable game) performed in the course of the game is mostly lost in view of the jackpot probability. , it is possible to improve the efficiency and simplification of the pattern display control.

The judgment pattern 8s is displayed (the judgment pattern display area 7c is provided) because, for example, during the execution of the variable production, a production image that fuels the player's expectation for a big hit, such as a notice production and a super ready-to-win production, which will be described later, is displayed on the display screen. 7a, the production pattern 8 may be hidden by the production image, the production pattern 8 may be hidden (erased), or the production pattern 8 may become invisible. Because there is In other words, even if the production pattern 8 cannot be visually recognized (is not displayed), it is possible to grasp through the determination pattern 8s that the special pattern is being displayed in a variable display or that the display is stopped (fixed stop). ing. Therefore, the determination symbol 8 is always displayed in a game state (also referred to as "variation game state") in which a variable game can be executed.

It should be noted that the judgment pattern 8s of this embodiment is not distinguished by color like the effect pattern 8, and is displayed in the same color regardless of the number (symbol type). In the present embodiment, the color (display color) of the determination pattern 8s is set to one color of "gray" which is an intermediate color between white and black. The reason why the judgment pattern 8s is relatively inconspicuous gray (intermediate color) is that the judgment pattern 8s is a pattern that the player mainly sees in order to grasp the result of the special symbol propriety judgment (that is, the result of the special symbol propriety judgment is displayed in the game). This is because it does not function as a symbol for informing a player, but mainly functions as a symbol indicating the fluctuation situation of the special symbol, and does not need to be conspicuous like the effect symbol 8.例文帳に追加Also, by setting the color (display color) of the judgment pattern 8s to one color, it is possible to improve the efficiency and simplification of the pattern display control. However, the determination pattern 8s may also contain color information in the same manner as the production pattern 8, and may be color-coded in the same manner as the production pattern 8 or in a different color.

Also, on the display screen 7a, a first effect pending display area 9c (first effect pending display portion) for displaying the first effect pending 9a according to the number of stored first special effect pending described later, and a second special effect pending display portion to be described later. A second effect pending display area 9d (second effect pending display portion) for displaying the second effect pending 9b is provided according to the number of memory of the figure pending. In this embodiment, a first effect pending display area 9c and a second effect pending display area 9d are provided below the effect symbol display area 7b (under the display screen 7a) (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect suspension and the second effect suspension, the number of memories of the first special figure suspension and the second special figure suspension display 43b displayed in the first special figure suspension display 43a described later The number of memories of the second special figure reservation displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Here, the first effect suspension 9a displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c is also referred to as "first suspension icon" or "first storage information", and the second effect suspension displayed in the second effect suspension display area 9d. The second effect suspension 9b is also referred to as a “second suspension icon” or “second storage information”, and either one or both of the first effect suspension 9a and the second effect suspension 9b are referred to as a “suspension icon” or “storage information”. Also called information. Also. The first effect pending display area 9c is also referred to as the "first stored information display unit" or "first stored information display means", and the second effect pending display area 9d is referred to as the "second stored information display unit" or " Either one or both of the first effect pending display area 9c and the second effect pending display area 9d are also referred to as a "stored information display unit" or "stored information display means".

Also, as shown in FIG. 3, on the display screen 7a, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) that is currently displayed in a variable manner is shown on the display screen 7a. There is provided a variable suspension display area 9e for displaying an effect suspension (first effect suspension 9a or second effect suspension 9b) (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, a variable suspension display area 9e is provided on the left side of the first effect suspension display area 9c and the second effect suspension display area 9d.

The first effect suspension 9a displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c is the special figure 1 suspension ball number "1", "2", "3", "4" in order from the left end to the right end of the display area 9c. ", and the second effect reservation 9b displayed in the second effect reservation display area 9d is the special figure 2 reservation ball number "1" in order from the left end to the right end of the display area 9d. It corresponds to "2", "3", and "4". For this reason, with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved ball number "1" (digestion of the first special figure reservation), the first effect reservation 9a (first The first effect suspension 9a) displayed at the left end of the effect suspension display area 9c moves (moves and displays) from the first effect suspension display area 9c to the variable suspension display area 9e. In addition, along with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved ball number "1" (digestion of the second special figure reservation), the second effect reservation 9b corresponding to the reservation (second effect The second effect suspension 9b) displayed at the left end of the suspension display area 9d moves (moves and displays) from the second effect suspension display area 9d to the variable suspension display area 9e. In addition, when the game ball enters the start port (first start port 20 or second start port 21) with the number of special figure reserved balls "0" and the special symbol variation display is started, the variation Effect suspension (first effect suspension 9a or second effect suspension 9b) is displayed in the variable suspension display area 9e along with the starting ball that triggers the start of the display (variable game).

Here, the variable suspension display area 9e can also be referred to as "stored information display unit" or "stored information display means", and the performance suspension displayed in the variable suspension display area 9e can also be referred to as "stored information" or "suspended icon". can be done. In addition, the effect pending displayed in the variable pending display area 9e is also called "variable storage information", "variable pending icon" or "active pending icon", and the effect pending displayed in the effect pending display areas 9c and 9d ( Suspension icon) and effect suspension (active suspension icon) displayed in the variable suspension display area 9e are also collectively referred to as "storage information" or "suspension icon". Further, the effect pending display areas 9c, 9d and the variable pending display area 9e capable of displaying the effect pending 9a, 9b are also called "effect pending display section" or "effect pending display means".

As described above, the display screen 7a (image display device 7) capable of displaying various effect displays and effect images (these are also referred to as "display objects") is referred to as the "effect display unit" or "effect display means". Also referred to simply as a "display section". In addition, a game production using the production pattern 8 (a production pattern game production, a notification production, a variable production), a big hit game production, a demonstration production, a notice production described later, etc., are produced by being displayed on the display screen 7a (display The production performed on the screen) is also called “display production”.

Near the center of the game board 2 (game area 3) and in front of the image display device 7 (display means), a center decorative body 10 (so-called "center accessory") is provided so as to surround the display screen 7a. ing. The center decoration 10 is made of a plastic (resin) molding, and is attached to the surface (front) of the game board 2 as a frame-like part (board part) with an opening in the center. . A display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the central opening of the center decorative body 10 .

A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can roll is provided in the lower portion of the center decoration 10, and a hollow warp portion 12 is provided in the left portion of the center decoration 10. It is The warp part 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 (left game area 3A) from the warp entrance and discharges them from the warp exit, thereby moving the game balls to the stage. Guide to part 11. A game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 is more likely than a game ball not guided to the stage portion 11 to enter a first starting port 20 described later. In addition, on the upper part of the center decoration body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, etc., which is capable of lighting, blinking, etc. according to the game state, and is a decoration member in the shape of letters, figures, etc. 13 are provided.

Above the center decoration 10 and to the left of the decoration member 13, a movable effect member 14 (also referred to as a "movable body") that can be operated in a predetermined operation mode is provided. As shown in FIG. 3, the movable effect member 14 (movable body) of the present embodiment is a circular movable body having a serrated outer periphery, and is provided so as to be visible to the player at all times. The movable effect member 14 is normally (when not in operation) located at the standby position (initial position) on the upper left side (upper left) of the center decoration 10 so as not to cover the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. (See FIG. 54(A)).

When the condition for moving the movable effect member 14 from the standby position to the operating position (also referred to as "operating condition") is satisfied, the movable effect member 14 starts operating and moves from the standby position toward the predetermined operating position. . Specifically, the movable effect member 14 moves diagonally downward to the right from the standby position, and stops at a position (operating position) covering substantially the central portion of the display screen 7a (FIG. 54(B)). ). When the movable production member 14 is at the operating position, the movable production member 14 is positioned in front of the display screen 7a and covers a part of the display screen 7a (a part of the production pattern display area 7b in this embodiment). state. From this state, when the condition for moving the movable effect member 14 from the operating position to the standby position (also referred to as "return condition") is established, the movable effect member 14 starts operating and moves from the operating position to the standby position. Moving. Specifically, the movable effect member 14 moves diagonally upward to the left from the operating position and stops at the waiting position in the upper left of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 54(A)). Thus, the movable effect member 14 can move (operate) between the standby position and the operating position (displaceable).

Movable effect member 14 (movable body) is provided with movable lamp 15 (also referred to as “movable body illumination”) consisting of a plurality of LEDs, and movable lamp 15 emits light together with or separately from the movable effect. It is possible. That is, the movable effect member 14 of this embodiment is configured including the movable body lamp 15 . In addition, the movable effect member 14 is rotatable about an axis (not shown) perpendicular to the display screen 7a when it is moved to the operating position (the front side of the display screen 7a) (see FIG. 54 ( B)).

In this embodiment, the effect (also referred to as "movable effect") of activating the movable effect member 14 can be performed as a notice effect during the variable display of the effect pattern 8 or as part of the ready-to-win effect. It's becoming By executing such a movable effect, it is possible to heighten (encourage) the player's expectation for the big win. Incidentally, when the end condition of the movable effect is established, the movable effect member 14 moves (returns) to the original standby position.

Here, the movable effect member 14 corresponds to a so-called "gimmick", and the effect (movable effect) of operating the movable effect member 14 corresponds to a "gimmick effect". The movable effect member 14 (movable body) is also called a "movable part" or a "movable effect means". That is, the movable production member 14 functions as a movable part for production (production movable part).

In this embodiment, one movable effect member 14 is provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, but the position of the movable effect member and the number of movable effect members are not limited to this. For example, a movable effect member is provided on either one or both of the left and right of the center opening (display screen 7a) of the center decoration 10, or below the center opening (display screen 7a) of the center decoration 10 (stage part 11 side) may be provided with a movable effect member. Also, the front frame 51 may be provided with a movable effect member. In this case, a pattern in which a movable effect for activating the movable effect member on the game board side (also referred to as "board side movable effect" or "first movable effect") is executed, and a movable effect for activating the movable effect member on the frame side A pattern in which an effect (also referred to as “frame side movable effect” or “second movable effect”) is executed can be provided. The movable production member on the game board side is also called "board side movable production member" or "board side movable body", and the movable production member on the frame side is called "frame side movable production member" or "frame side movable body". Also called In this way, it is possible to increase the interest in the game by increasing the variation of the movable effects. In addition to the movable effect member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 vibrates, the effect (gimmick effect) of activating the effect button 63 can also be called "movable effect". It can be called a "movable part" or "movable effect means".

Further, the effect of generating (outputting) various sounds (sound effects) from the speaker 67 is also called sound effect, and the speaker 67 is also called "sound effect means". In addition, the effect of causing the game board surface lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the decorative member 13, the movable body lamp 15, etc. to emit light is also referred to as "luminescence effect" or "light effect". 13. The movable body lamp 15 and the like are also referred to as a "light emitting section" or "light emitting means". In addition to the board surface lamp 5 and the like, for example, the production button 63 and the firing handle 60 have built-in illumination members such as LEDs, and when the illumination member lights up and blinks, the production button 63 and the firing handle 60 The effect of emitting light can be called "luminescence effect", and the illumination member built in the effect button 63 or the firing handle 60 can be called "light emitting part" or "luminescence effect means". "Display effect means", "movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light emission effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

Below the image display device 7 (below the stage portion 11) in the game area 3, there is a non-variable first start hole 20 ("non-variable A fixed winning device 19 is provided, which is also called a "starting opening" or a "fixed starting opening". Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination related to the first special symbol (first special symbol suitability determination ) is executed, and the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol are executed based on the result of the propriety determination.

Below the first starting hole 20, a variable winning device provided with a variable second starting hole 21 (also referred to as a "variable starting hole") in which the ease of entry of a game ball (ball entry possibility) changes. 22 are provided. The variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is provided as a normal electric accessory.

A random number or the like for special symbol suitability determination is acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol suitability determination). is executed, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and shown based on the result of the suitability determination.

The variable winning device 22 has a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . By this opening and closing operation, the second starting port 21 can change between a first mode (closed state) and a second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that of the first mode. is. In other words, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening/closing operation). This movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows game balls to enter only when the movable member 23 is in an open state, and disables game balls to enter when the movable member 23 is in a closed state. . In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, it can be completely opened when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first starting hole 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a big winning device 31 having a big winning hole 30 (also referred to as a "special ball entry hole" or a "variable ball entry hole"). This big winning device 31 (big winning opening 30) is provided as a special electric accessory.

The big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member 32 and opens and closes the big prize opening 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the big winning opening 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state. That is, the big winning device 31 changes between a state where a game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state where a game ball can enter (open state) by opening/closing operation of the opening/closing member 32. It is possible.

A gate 28 (passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided in the right side area of the game area 3 . Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is determined is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a normal determination is made as to whether or not the second start port 21 is to be opened. While the symbol suitability determination is executed, the normal symbols are variably displayed, and are stopped and displayed based on the results of the normal symbol suitability determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened.

A plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower area of the game area 3 . The first starting hole 20, the second starting hole 21, the big winning hole 30, and the general winning hole 27 are ball entry holes that trigger the payout of prize balls. , a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each ball entrance. For example, the number of prize balls of the first start hole 20 is "3", the number of prize balls of the second start hole 21 is "1", the number of prize balls of the big prize hole 30 is "15", and the number of prize balls of the general prize hole 27 The number is set to "10".

In this way, the game area 3 where a plurality of ball entrances (the first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the big winning opening 30, the general winning opening 27 and the gate 28) are arranged is opened from the center in the left-right direction. It can be divided into a left game area 3A (first area) and a right game area 3B (second area). Shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is also called "left hitting", and shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is also called "right hitting". say.

Among the plurality of ball entrances, the first starting opening 20 and the left general winning opening 27 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. The opening 21, the big winning opening 30, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 can enter. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when starting a game, in principle, the ball is aimed to enter the first start hole 20 by striking to the left. On the other hand, when the winning judgment based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 results in a big hit and the game state changes to a special game state, etc., in principle, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, and the big winning port are hit to the right. We will aim to enter the 30th. The number of starting gates, big winning gates, general winning gates and gates is not limited to this embodiment. The number of installed gates is arbitrary, such as four gates or two gates.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is provided outside the game area 3 (outside the game area) in the lower right part of the game board 2 . The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display unit 41a (first special symbol display unit) that variably displays and statically displays the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variably displays and statically displays the second special symbol. Display device 41b (second special symbol display unit), normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays the normal symbols in a variable display and stop display, and propriety determination information related to the first special symbol (first special symbol reservation ), the first special figure reservation display 43a that displays the number of memories, the second special figure reservation display 43b that displays the number of memories of the propriety determination information (second special figure reservation) related to the second special design, and the normal A normal pattern holding display 44 for displaying the number of memory of operation holding (normal pattern holding) of the pattern display 42, and a big hit executed when the result of the first special pattern propriety judgment or the second special pattern propriety judgment is a big hit. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the game, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a shooting direction indicating the shooting direction of the game ball (whether it should be hit left or right). A direction indicator 47 and a win indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol validity determination or the second special symbol validity determination is a win are included (see FIG. 4). These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control section 80 which will be described later.

In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as special symbols, and the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b are collectively referred to as "special symbol display device" or "special symbol display device". The first special figure reservation display unit 43a and the second special figure reservation display unit 43b may be collectively referred to as the "special figure reservation display unit" or the "special figure reservation display unit".

In the special symbol display unit, after the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, it is stopped and displayed, and the stopped and displayed special symbol (stop symbol) is used to enter the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. The result of the lottery (special design success/failure determination, jackpot lottery) is notified. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, and the variable display of the second special symbol is based on the entry of the game ball into the second start port 21. is done. The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol suitability determination. When the stop design is a predetermined big hit design (specific special design, specific identification information), that is, the stop display mode of the special design (the display result of the variable display of the special design) is a specific display mode (specific display result ), the process shifts to a jackpot game state (special game state) in which a jackpot game (special game) is executed to open the jackpot 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed. . The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big winning game will be described later.

The special symbols are stopped and displayed until a predetermined stop display time (fixed display time) elapses. Then, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a lost symbol (outgoing mode, non-specific mode), and if the special symbol hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time elapses, the storage order The oldest (earliest) special symbol reservation is digested, and the next special symbol variable display is started. In addition, if the stopped and displayed special symbol is a missing symbol and the special symbol reservation is not stored at the time of the stop display, the special symbol is kept in a stopped display state even after the stop display time has elapsed. be done. On the other hand, when the stop-displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol, when the stop display time elapses, the process shifts to the opening period of the jackpot game, which will be described later, and the first round of the jackpot game is started after the opening period. .

The stop display time of the special symbol is generally set to "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.6 seconds" in this embodiment. It should be noted that the stop display time when the stopped and displayed special symbol is a lost symbol (loss stop display time) and the stop display time when the stopped and displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol (jackpot stop display time) are made different. In this case, the big win stop display time can be made longer than the lost stop display time, or the lost stop display time can be made longer than the big win stop display time. Also, the stop display time may be changed according to the game state such as a low base state or a high base state, which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol suitability determination, "10R 1st jackpot", "10R 2nd jackpot", "10R 3rd jackpot", "10R 4th jackpot", "10R 5th jackpot", " Seven types of jackpots, 5R sixth jackpot" and "5R seventh jackpot" are provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8), and the LEDs of the first special symbol display 41a are for each of these seven jackpots. It is possible to display a display mode (specific display mode, specific display result) according to the condition. For example, if the result of the first special symbol suitability determination is the 10R first jackpot, two LEDs of "ij" are lit and the rest are turned off (10R first jackpot pattern), and in the case of the 10R second jackpot, " 2 LEDs of "in" are lit and the rest are extinguished (10R 2nd jackpot pattern), and in the case of 10R 3rd jackpot, 2 LEDs of "im" are lit and the rest are extinguished (10R 3rd Various jackpot patterns (specific display mode, specific display result) are displayed by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of a plurality of LEDs constituting the first special pattern display device 41a, such as jackpot patterns). Also, when the result of the first special symbol propriety determination is out, one LED of "p" is turned on and the rest are extinguished (outgoing symbol).

On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ah", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hits, "10R 8th big win" and "10R 9th big win" are provided as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination (see FIGS. 6 and 8). The LED of the symbol display 41b can take a display form (specific form, specific display result) corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots. For example, if the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is the 10R 8th jackpot, three LEDs of "abd" are lit and the rest are turned off (10R 8th jackpot pattern), and in the case of the 10R 9th jackpot, " abg” are lit and the rest are turned off (10R ninth big hit pattern), etc. By combining the lighting and extinguishing of the plurality of LEDs that make up the second special symbol display 41b, various jackpot patterns (specific display mode, specific display result). In addition, in the case of a miss, one LED of "h" is lit and the rest are turned off (missing pattern).

It should be noted that the stop display mode of the special symbol (stop symbol) and the type of big win (type of number of rounds, number of big wins, etc.) are not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily.

Before the special symbols are stop-displayed, the special symbols are varied and displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variable display mode of the special symbols can be, for example, a mode in which each LED lights up so that the light repeatedly flows in a predetermined order such as clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction. Further, the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a is maintained in the stopped display mode until the stop display time elapses, and when the stop display time elapses, the next variable display is started. be. Similarly, the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b is maintained in the stopped display mode until the stop display time has passed, and when the stop display time has passed, the next variable display starts. be done. If the next variable display is not started, the stop display mode is maintained even after the stop display time elapses.

In the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information (also known as "acquired information") such as a random number for judging whether a special symbol ) is acquired (acquisition means), and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit 80. Specifically, if the ball is entered into the first start port 20, it is stored as the first special figure hold in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown), and if the ball is entered into the second start port 21 It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. The upper limit is set to the number of special figure suspension (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special figure suspension storage unit, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is "4" respectively. These first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit are also referred to as "first acquisition information storage means" and "second acquisition information storage means", respectively, and are generally referred to as "acquisition information storage means". . In addition, the obtained information storage means is also simply referred to as "storage means".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage part is consumed when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the special symbol suitability determination random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation, and execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the ball entry, that is, the variable display of the special symbol Even during the execution of or during the execution of a special game, it is possible to reserve the right to judge the validity of the special symbol for the ball, with a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) as the upper limit. .

The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure reservations, the first special figure It displays the number of pending. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). is "1", the "u" LED is extinguished and the "v" LED is lit in red, such as "u v". v□”, the “u” LED is lit in red and the “v” LED is turned off. It is possible to set the display mode to light up in red, and to light up both LEDs in green, such as "u▲v▲" when the number of reservations is "4 (upper limit number)".

In addition, the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure reservations, the number of second special figure reservations is displayed. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). "1" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

As with the first effect pending display area 9c and the second effect pending display area 9d, the first special figure pending display 43a may be referred to as the "first stored information display section" or the "first stored information display means". ”, the second special figure suspension display 43b can be called a “second storage information display unit” or a “second storage information display means”, and the first special figure suspension display 43a and the second Either one or both of the special figure reservation display 43b can be referred to as a "storage information display section" or a "storage information display means".

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as a trigger. In the normal symbol display device 42, after the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol right/wrong determination based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 is notified by the stopped and displayed normal symbols (stop symbols). do. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol propriety determination. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed to open the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and it is possible to display the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol propriety determination according to the lighting mode thereof. ing. For example, when the judgment result is a hit, the winning normal symbol with both LEDs lit is stopped and displayed, such as "st■" (for example, ■: lighting, □: lighting off). Further, when the determination result is out, a non-specific normal symbol (unspecified normal symbol) in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s□t■", is displayed. Before the normal symbols are stop-displayed, the variable display of the normal symbols is executed for a predetermined variable time. The mode of the variable display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs alternately repeat turning on and off. Further, the normal symbols stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42 are maintained in the stopped display mode until the stop display time elapses, and when the stop display time elapses, the next variable display is started. If the next variable display is not started, the stop display mode is maintained even after the stop display time elapses.

In the pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for judging normal symbol validity is acquired based on the passage of the game ball. Various information is temporarily stored in a general map reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit 80 as a general map reservation. An upper limit is set to the number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the random number for determining whether the normal pattern is appropriate or not corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the variable display of the normal pattern is executed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of its passage, that is, when the variable display of the normal symbols is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right of normal symbol propriety judgment for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of normal pattern reservations stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit is displayed on the general pattern reservation display 44 . Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of general map reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of general map reservations. be. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). is "1", the LED of "q" is extinguished and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q□r●". In addition, the number of reservations "2" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

As shown in FIG. 4, the round indicator 45 consists of two LEDs, a 5R lamp and a 10R lamp. In the round indicator 45, for example, when a 5R jackpot is achieved, the lamp for 5R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot pattern is displayed as a fixed mark. Specifically, a display mode such as "5▴10RΔ" (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on). Further, when the 10R big win is achieved, the lamp for 10R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "5Δ10R▴" (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on).

[Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1]
Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure of the pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control board (“main control unit” or “game control unit”) that controls the progress of the game and the game profit, such as special symbol success/failure determination, normal symbol success/failure determination, game state transition, etc. ) 80, a sub-control board (also referred to as a “sub-control unit” or “production control unit”) 90 for performing control related to effects executed with the progress of the game, and performing display control of the image display device 7 An image control board (also referred to as an "image control unit") 100, a sound control board 106 that controls the output of sound effects by the speaker 67, a lamp control board 107 that controls the drive of the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, etc., and a game ball. A payout control board (also referred to as a “payout control unit”) 110 or the like is provided for controlling the payout.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the rear side (rear side) of the pachinko game machine 1, a main control board housing case containing a main control board 80 is provided substantially in the center thereof. Above the main control board case, A storage case for the image control board and the like is provided in which the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100 are stored, and a sub control board storage case for storing the sub control board 90 is provided on the storage case for the image control board and the like. ing. In addition, a payout control board case containing a payout control board 110 is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case containing a power board 109 is provided on the right side of the payout control board case. The power supply board 109 supplies electric power necessary for driving (operation) to various boards provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and various electrical components connected to the boards (power supply means).

As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. . The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the programs stored in the ROM.

The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 87 (I/O port section). The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81 . Also, the ROM may be externally attached. In the ROM of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), there are tables used for various judgments and decisions (selections) related to the progress of the game, special symbols and normal symbol fluctuation patterns, the second start port 21 and the big prize Various data necessary to control the progress of the game, such as opening patterns of the mouth 30, are stored.

The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit (first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit), normal figure reservation storage unit, and the like. In addition, at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), storage areas for use in various flags and various counters are secured.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88 . Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as sensors capable of detecting game balls, a first starting hole sensor 20a, a second starting hole sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a big winning hole sensor 30a and a general winning hole sensor 27a are connected.

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided in the big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball entering the big winning hole 30 . The general winning hole sensor 27a is provided in each general winning hole 27 and detects a game ball entering the general winning hole 27 . These sensors capable of detecting game balls are also called "ball detection sensors" or "game ball detection means".

As solenoids, the second starting opening solenoid 24 and the big winning opening solenoid 33 are connected. The second starting solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 . The big winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the big winning device 31 .

As sensors connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88, in addition to the ball detection sensor, a radio wave sensor 71 capable of detecting radio waves output from the radio wave output device and a magnetism emitted from a magnet can be detected. and a magnetic sensor 72 .

The radio wave sensor 71 detects radio waves, for example, when radio waves are output from a radio wave output device on the front side of the game board 2 . This radio wave sensor 71 is mainly provided to detect fraud (so-called "radio wave goto") that causes the ball detection sensor to make an erroneous detection by radio wave (illegal radio wave). One or more are provided according to the number and positions of the mouths (ball detection sensors), the radio wave detection range (detection performance), and the like. Specifically, for example, the radio wave sensor 71 is targeted for the first starting port 20 (first starting port sensor 20a) and the second starting port 21 (second starting port sensor 21a) that trigger the execution of the special symbol propriety determination. can be provided.

The detection signal of the radio wave sensor 71 input to the main control board 80 (also referred to as “radio wave detection signal” or “radio wave sensor signal”) is, for example, when the radio wave sensor 71 does not detect radio waves (unauthorized radio waves). It turns OFF (non-detection state), and turns ON (detection state) when the radio wave sensor 71 detects radio waves (unauthorized radio waves).

The magnetic sensor 72 detects the magnetism of the magnet, for example, when the magnet is brought close to the surface of the window (viewing window) of the front frame 51 . This magnetic sensor 72 is mainly used to detect cheating (so-called "magnet goto") in which a magnet is used to forcibly guide a game ball to a starting opening, a general winning opening, a specific area (V area), etc. One or a plurality of sensors are provided according to the number and positions of ball entrances (ball detection sensors) to be countermeasured against magnets, the magnetic detection range (detection performance), and the like. Specifically, for example, the magnetic sensor 72 can be provided for the first starting port 20 that triggers the execution of the special symbol propriety determination and the general winning port 27 that triggers the ball payout.

The detection signal of the magnetic sensor 72 input to the main control board 80 (also referred to as “magnetic detection signal” or “magnetic sensor signal”) is OFF (non-detection signal) when the magnetic sensor 72 does not detect magnetism, for example. state), and becomes ON (detection state) when the magnetic sensor 72 detects magnetism.

The radio wave sensor 71 and the magnetic sensor 72, such as the radio wave goto and the magnetic goto, which can detect fraud, are also referred to as "fraud detection sensors" or "fraud detection means". It is also possible to provide a vibration sensor capable of detecting vibration applied to the game machine as a fraud detection sensor (fraud detection means). The vibration sensor mainly detects the vicinity of a specific area (V area) that triggers the granting of game benefits, and the lottery area (for example, the start opening) that triggers the execution of a lottery related to the granting of game benefits. To detect cheating (so-called "thud") that hits the game machine to apply vibration (impact) to the game board (game area) when the game ball flows down, causing the game ball to move to those areas. It is provided in As a privilege on the game, a transition to a relatively advantageous game state such as a special game state or a variable probability game state can be exemplified.

In addition, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol reservation display 43a, a second special symbol reservation display 43b, and a general symbol. A holding indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a shooting direction indicator 47 and a win indicator 48 are connected. Display control of these main displays 40 is performed by a game control microcomputer 81 .

The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 includes a payout device 120 that pays out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like). (which enables ball rental based on the information received) is connected, and a launcher 112 is connected via a launch control board (also referred to as a "launch control unit") 111 . Firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) 116 for controlling the payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM.

The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1 through the input/output circuit 117. Then, pay out prize balls and rental balls. The game balls to be put out are detected by payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the firing handle 60 of the firing device 112 is operated, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the firing handle 60 by the operator (player), and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the firing handle 60. do. Then, the shooting motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is shot with strength (shooting intensity) corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 115 . In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously shot by the shooting device 112 by driving the shooting motor 113 is about 100 per minute.

A frame open detection switch 70 capable of detecting that the front frame 51 is open is connected to the payout control board 110 . The frame open detection switch 70 is also called "open detection means". The frame open detection switch 70 is provided, for example, on the front frame 51 or the body frame 52, and changes from the closed state (closed state) of the front frame 51 to the open state (open state) or changes from the open state to the closed state. , the on/off is switched according to the state change. That is, the frame open detection switch 70 is also an open/close detection switch for detecting opening/closing of the front frame 51 . The open/close detection switch is also called "open/close detection means". For example, the front frame 51 is operated by a game hall clerk (operation from the outside) when performing maintenance work on the game board 2 or work to eliminate clogged balls (so-called “grapes”) in the game area 3. Opened and closed.

The detection signal of the frame open detection switch 70 input to the payout control board 110 (also referred to as "frame open detection signal") is, for example, OFF when the front frame 51 is in the closed state (non-detection state), and the front It turns ON when the frame 51 is in the open state (detection state). That is, when the frame open detection switch 70 detects opening of the front frame 51 (change of the front frame 51 from the closed state to the open state), the detection signal of the frame open detection switch 70 is turned ON. Further, when the frame open detection switch 70 detects the closing of the front frame 51 (change of the front frame 51 from the open state to the closed state), the detection signal of the frame open detection switch 70 is turned OFF.

A frame open detection signal input to the payout control board 110 is input to the main control board 80 . That is, the detection signal of the frame open detection switch 70 is input to the main control board 80 via the payout control board 110 . The game control microcomputer 81 can detect the state (open/close) of the front frame 51 based on the state of the input frame open detection signal. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 is capable of detecting fraudulent activity of the radio goto or magnetic goto based on the states of the radio wave detection signal and the magnetic detection signal input to the main control board 80. .

When the front frame 51 is opened or a fraudulent act occurs, it becomes difficult (impossible) to play the game normally, and the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes unsuitable for the game. Such a state unsuitable for games (in this embodiment, the state in which the front frame 51 is opened or the state in which a fraudulent act has occurred) is also called a "specific state".

The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as "effect control microcomputer") 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a predetermined program. . The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores programs for controlling effects that are performed as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. ing.

The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 95 . Incidentally, the input/output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. In the ROM of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91), there are tables used for various judgments and decisions (selections) related to game effects, effects patterns such as variable effects and advance notice effects, etc., for controlling effects. Various necessary data are stored. In addition, at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91), a storage area for use in various flags and various counters is secured.

The image control board 100, the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the like are connected to the sub control board 90. FIG. The sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91) cooperates with the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 according to the game situation to produce display effects, sound effects, and lamp effects (light emission effects). ) and the like are executed by the corresponding devices and members for performance (performance means). This sub control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91) functions as effect execution means (also referred to as "effect control means") capable of executing various effects according to the game situation. At least one of the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 can be regarded as functioning together with the sub-control board 90 as effect execution means (effect control means).

The sub control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91), based on the command received from the main control board 80, the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as "image control microcomputer") 101 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 .

The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production patterns, pending patterns, etc.). and various image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the performance control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data. Instead of or in addition to the one-chip microcomputer 101 for image control of the image control board 100, a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided.

The sub control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91) outputs various sounds such as production sounds (sound effects) and notification sounds from the speaker 67 via the audio control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80. Output. The sound output from the speaker 67 can be composed of music (BGM), voice, electronic sound, etc. The data of the sound (sound data) is stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90 .

A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in this case, the CPU may execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and the sound data may be stored in the ROM. Also, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image control microcomputer 101 to perform voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100. FIG.

Here, examples of sounds that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can output are shown in FIG. 44(A). As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, as the sounds that can be output, there are provided a production sound (sound effect), an information sound, and a confirmation sound.

The production sound is, for example, normal fluctuation BGM (normal fluctuation sound) output with the variable display (variation production) of the production pattern 8, reach BGM (reach production sound) outputted with the ready-to-win production, production pattern 8 Design stop sound output with the stop display (temporary stop and / or final stop), notice sound output with notice effect, start opening, general winning opening, big winning opening, etc. To specific winning openings A winning sound output with the entry of a game ball, a big win BGM (big win effect sound) output with a big win game effect, and the like. The effect sound is set by the above-described volume adjustment operation "0 (silent)", "1 (minimum)", "2 (low)", "3 (medium)", "4 (loud)" and "5 (Maximum)” is output from the speaker 67 at a volume corresponding to each stage (volume setting value, volume information).

The notification sound is, for example, a frame opening sound that notifies that the frame open detection switch 70 has detected the opening of the front frame 51 (that is, that the front frame 51 is being opened), or that the radio wave sensor 71 has detected radio waves. magnetic detection sound to notify that the magnetic sensor 72 has detected magnetism, left-handed instruction sound to instruct the player to hit left, lower tray 62 to notify that the lower tray 62 is full Sounds such as the full plate sound. The notification sound is output from the speaker 67 at a volume corresponding to "5 (maximum)" regardless of the level of volume set by the volume adjustment operation described above. Either one or both of the radio wave detection sound and the magnetic detection sound are also referred to as "unauthorized detection sound".

The confirmation sound indicates to the player, for example, the stage of the volume after the setting (adjustment) (the stage corresponding to the above-described volume setting value) when the volume is set (adjusted) by the above-described volume adjustment operation. Volume confirmation sound (to be notified), and the level of light intensity after the setting (adjustment) when the light level is set (adjusted) based on the aforementioned light intensity adjustment operation (level according to the aforementioned light intensity setting value) is a light amount confirmation sound or the like that indicates (notifies) the player. The confirmation sound is set based on the above-described volume adjustment operation, "0 (mute)", "1 (minimum)", "2 (low)", "3 (medium)", "4 (loud)" and The sound is output from the speaker 67 at a volume corresponding to each level of "5 (maximum)" (volume setting value, volume information). Note that the volume confirmation sound may be output at a predetermined volume other than muted (for example, medium volume (volume "3")) regardless of the level of volume set based on the volume adjustment operation. When volume "0" is set by the adjustment operation, the volume corresponding to volume "1" (minimum volume) may be output. In addition, the light amount confirmation sound may be muted regardless of the level of volume set based on the volume adjustment operation, and may be output at a predetermined volume other than muted (for example, medium volume (volume "3")). good too.

The pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a plurality of channels (also referred to as "playback channels") for playing back sound data. output) sound (sound data). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44B, 16 channels from reproduction ch01 to reproduction ch16 are provided. Note that the number of playback channels (the number of channels) is not limited to this embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate according to the type of sound to be output (sound output), the specifications of sound effects, and the like. Sound output control will be described later.

The sub control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91), based on the command received from the main control board 80, the light emission pattern data (lighting / data for determining lights-out, emission color, etc., also referred to as “lamp data”) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and the frame lamp 66, the board surface lamp 5, and the movable body are determined via the lamp control board 107. Lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the lamp 15 is performed.

The sub control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91) operates the movable effect member 14 (movable body) connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. . The operation of the movable effect member 14 is performed by an electric drive source (also referred to as "driving means") such as a motor (not shown). The effect control microcomputer 91 stores data (also referred to as "driving data") for operating the movable effect member 14 in a predetermined operation mode in the ROM of the sub control board 90 in advance. A determination (selection) is made from operation pattern data, and the operation (movable effect) of the movable effect member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A movable production device is configured including a movable production member 14 and a drive means for operating it.

A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107 , and in this case, the CPU may be caused to control the lighting of the lamp and the operation control of the movable effect member 14 . Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

A position detection sensor 17 capable of detecting the position of the movable effect member 14 is connected to the sub control board 90 . In this embodiment, the position detection sensor 17 is in a detection state (eg, "ON") when the movable effect member 14 is at the standby position (initial position), and is in a non-detection state (eg, "OFF") when it is not at the standby position. ) and the standby position detection sensor 17a (also referred to as "first position detection sensor" or "first position detection means") and the detection state (for example, "ON") when the movable effect member 14 is at the operating position , and an operating position detection sensor 17b (also referred to as a “second position detection sensor” or “second position detection means”) that is in a non-detection state (for example, “OFF”) when not in the operating position. . The position detection sensor 17 (standby position detection sensor 17a, operating position detection sensor 17b) is composed of, for example, a photointerrupter having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

A signal indicating the detection state of the standby position detection sensor 17a (also referred to as "standby position detection signal") and a signal indicating the detection state of the operating position detection sensor 17b (also referred to as "operating position detection signal") are They are input to the sub-control board 90 respectively. Based on the input signal, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether the movable production member 14 is at the standby position or at the operating position, that is, determines the position (state) of the movable production member 14, or determines the position (state) of the movable production member 14. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormality of the member 14 or the like.

For example, during the operation of the pachinko game machine 1 (when the power is turned on), when the movable effect member 14 is not activated (when the movable effect is not executed), or when the operation starts (when the movable effect starts), etc. After the position detection signal is OFF (the standby position detection sensor 17a is in a non-detection state) or the condition for moving the movable production member 14 from the standby position to the operating position (the operating condition of the movable production member 14) is established, a predetermined Although the time (for example, the time required for the movable effect member 14 to move from the standby position to the operating position) has passed, the operating position signal does not turn ON (the operating position detection sensor 17b is in the detection state), or the standby position A predetermined time after the detection signal remains ON (the standby position detection sensor 17a is in a detection state) or the condition for moving the movable production member 14 from the operating position to the standby position (return condition for the movable production member 14) is established. (For example, the time required for the movable effect member 14 to move from the operating position to the standby position) has passed, but the standby position detection signal does not turn ON (the standby position detection sensor 17a is in the detection state). When the operating state of the movable effect member 14 and the position detection signal (the detection state of the position detection sensor 17) do not match, such as when the detection signal remains ON (the operation position detection sensor 17b is in the detection state), the movable It can be determined that an abnormality of the effect member 14 (abnormality of the movable portion) has occurred.

The position detection sensor 17 (either or both of the standby position detection sensor 17a and the operating position detection sensor 17b) is also referred to as "position detection means", and is a performance control microcomputer 91 capable of detecting an abnormality of the movable production member 14. This is also called "abnormality detection means", and either one or both of the standby position detection signal and the operating position detection signal is also called "position detection signal".

The sub-control board 90 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) have been operated (push, rotate, pull, etc.). A production button detection switch 63d is connected. When the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63 a or the second effect button 63 b , a signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub control board 90 . One or both of the first production button detection switch 63c and the second production button detection switch 63d are also referred to as "production button detection switch".

[Outline of winning]
Next, the outline of the hit of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "loss" as a result of the special symbol suitability determination. As described above, when "big hit", "big win pattern" is stop-displayed in the special pattern display part, and when "loss", "loss pattern" is stop-displayed in the special pattern display part. When it is determined as a big hit in the special symbol right/wrong determination, a "special game" is executed to open the big winning opening 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol (big hit type) stopped and displayed. A special game executed as a big hit is also called a "big hit game".

There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, "10R (round) first jackpot", "10R second jackpot", "10R third jackpot", "10R fourth jackpot", "10R fifth jackpot" , "5R 6th big win", "5R 7th big win", "10R 8th big win" and "10R 9th big win". Among these jackpots, "10R 1st jackpot", "10R 2nd jackpot", "10R 3rd jackpot", "10R 4th jackpot", "10R 5th jackpot", "5R 6th jackpot" and "5R The 7th jackpot” is a jackpot associated with the first special symbol, and the “10R 8th jackpot” and “10R 9th jackpot” are jackpots associated with the 2nd special symbol. In the special symbol display portion, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stop-displayed. In addition, in this specification, a round may be described as "R".

The 10R 1st jackpot, 10R 8th jackpot and 10R 9th jackpot are all 10 rounds, the number of openings of the big prize gate 30 is 1 time for each round from 1R to 10R, and the number of times the big prize gate 30 is opened. It is a jackpot of "25 seconds" for each round with an opening time of 1R to 10R. The opening with the opening time of "25 seconds" is also called "long opening".

The 5R 6th jackpot and 5R 7th jackpot both have the number of rounds of "5", the number of openings of the big winning gate 30 is "1 time" in each round from 1R to 5R, and the opening time of the big winning gate 30 is from 1R to 5R. There is a jackpot of 25 seconds for each round of 5R.

The 10R second jackpot has the number of rounds "10", the number of openings of the big winning opening 30 "1 time" in each round from 1R to 10R, and the opening time of the big winning opening 30 "25" in each round from 1R to 10R. Seconds" jackpot.

10R 3rd jackpot, the number of rounds is "10", the number of openings of the big winning opening 30 is "1 time" for each round from 1R to 10R, and the opening time of the big winning opening 30 is "for each round from 1R to 7R". 25 seconds”, and “0.1 seconds” for each round from 8R to 10R. Opening with an opening time of 0.1 second is also called "short opening". Of the jackpot games related to the 10R third jackpot (also referred to as "10R third jackpot game"), the opening time of the jackpot 30 per round is extremely short, ie, "0.1 second". Therefore, the possibility of the game ball entering the big winning hole 30 is extremely low (substantially zero). Therefore, in the 10R 3rd jackpot game, the possibility of the game ball entering the big winning hole 30 increases in the 1R to 7R, where the opening time per round is "25 seconds", and the game ball is easily released. It is possible to enter the ball into the big winning hole 30. - 特許庁Therefore, the 10R third jackpot is substantially a "7R jackpot", and the 10R third jackpot game is substantially a "7R jackpot game".

10R 4th jackpot, the number of rounds is "10", the number of openings of the big winning opening 30 is "1 time" for each round from 1R to 10R, and the opening time of the big winning opening 30 is "" for each round from 1R to 5R. 25 seconds”, and “0.1 seconds” for each round from 6R to 10R. Of the jackpot games related to the 10R fourth jackpot (also referred to as "10R fourth jackpot game"), the opening time of the jackpot 30 per round of 6R to 10R is an extremely short time of "0.1 second". Therefore, the possibility of the game ball entering the big winning hole 30 is extremely low (substantially zero). Therefore, in the 10R 4th jackpot game, the possibility of the game ball entering the big winning hole 30 increases in the 1R to 5R where the opening time per round is "25 seconds", and the game ball is easily released. It is possible to enter the ball into the big winning hole 30. - 特許庁Therefore, the 10R fourth jackpot is substantially a "5R jackpot", and the 10R fourth jackpot game is substantially a "5R jackpot game".

10R 5th jackpot, the number of rounds is "10", the number of openings of the big winning opening 30 is "1 time" for each round from 1R to 10R, and the opening time of the big winning opening 30 is "for each round from 1R to 3R". 25 seconds”, and “0.1 seconds” for each round from 4R to 10R. Of the jackpot games related to the 10R fifth jackpot (also referred to as "10R fifth jackpot game"), the opening time of the jackpot 30 per round is a very short period of "0.1 seconds" in the 4R to 10R. , and the possibility of the game ball entering the big winning hole 30 is extremely low (substantially zero). Therefore, in the 10R 4th jackpot game, the possibility of the game ball entering the big winning hole 30 increases in the 1R to 3R where the opening time per round is "25 seconds", and the game ball can be easily released. It is possible to enter the ball into the big winning hole 30. - 特許庁Therefore, the 10R fifth jackpot is substantially the "3R jackpot", and the 10R fifth jackpot game is substantially the "3R jackpot game".

Of these 9 types of jackpots, the 10R 1st jackpot, 5R 6th jackpot, 5R 7th jackpot, 10R 8th jackpot and 10R 9th jackpot have a certain interval time between each round (between rounds) (for example, 0.5 seconds to 1 second) is set, and each round from the first round to the final round is digested with the same (constant) interval time. The 10R 1st jackpot, 5R 6th jackpot, 5R 7th jackpot, 10R 8th jackpot, and 10R 9th jackpot, in which the rounds are completed in this way, can be said to be general jackpots.

On the other hand, the 10R second jackpot and the 10R third jackpot (substantial 7R jackpot) are between the rounds when the 3rd round, the 5th round and the 7th round are finished, and the other rounds (1R, 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R and 9R) are different between the rounds, and the former is longer than the latter. For example, the interval time between rounds when 3 rounds, 5 rounds and 7 rounds are completed is "about 3 seconds to 5 seconds", and other rounds (1R, 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 9R) The interval time between rounds when finished is "about 0.5 seconds to 1 second".

The 10R 4th jackpot (substantial 5R jackpot) is between the rounds when the 3rd and 5th rounds are finished, and when the other rounds (1R, 2R, 4R, 6R, 7R, 8R, 9R) are finished. The interval time is different between the two, and the former is longer than the latter. For example, when the 3rd and 5th rounds are completed, the interval time between the rounds is "approximately 3 seconds to 5 seconds", and when the other rounds (1R, 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 9R) are completed The interval time between rounds (also referred to as “second interval time”) is “approximately 0.5 seconds to 1 second”.

10R 5th jackpot (actually 3R jackpot) is between rounds when 3 rounds are finished and between rounds when other rounds (1R, 2R, 4R, 5R, 6R, 7R, 8R, 9R) are finished The interval time is different between and, and the interval time is longer in the former than in the latter. For example, when 3 rounds are completed, the interval time between rounds is "approximately 3 seconds to 5 seconds", and other rounds (1R, 2R, 4R, 5R, 6R, 7R, 8R, 9R) are completed. The interval time between rounds is "about 0.5 seconds to 1 second".

In the 10R second to fifth jackpots, a relatively long interval time (for example, about 3 seconds to 5 seconds) is also called a "first interval time", and a relatively short interval time (for example, about 0.5 seconds to 1 second) is also referred to as "second interval time".

Between the rounds in which the first interval time is set (also referred to as "interval period"), whether or not the large winning opening 30 is long opened in the next round, that is, the long open round is executed (continued). An effect suggesting whether or not to play is executed using the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) or the like. The period between the rounds in which the first interval time is set is also called "round branch timing", and the effect executed at the round branch timing is also called "round branch effect".

For example, between rounds (round branching timing) when the third round of the 10R fifth jackpot game ends, the round branching production is a production that suggests that the long open round will not be executed (continued) after the next round ( For example, a long opening round end effect or a jackpot end effect) is executed, and between the rounds (round branch timing) when the third round of the 10R second to fourth jackpot games is completed, as a round branch effect, after the next round Also, an effect (for example, a long open round continuation effect) is executed to suggest that the long open round will be executed (continued).

In addition, between rounds (round branching timing) when the 5th round of the 10R 4th jackpot game ends, a round branching production is provided to suggest that the long open round will not be executed (continued) after the next round ( For example, a long open round end effect or a jackpot end effect) is executed, and between rounds (round branch timing) when the fifth round of the 10R second and third jackpot games is completed, as a round branch effect, after the next round Also, an effect (for example, a long open round continuation effect) is executed to suggest that the long open round will be executed (continued).

In addition, between the rounds (round branching timing) when the 7th round of the 10R 3rd jackpot game ends, the round branching production is a production that suggests that the long open round will not be executed (continued) after the next round ( For example, a long open round end effect or a jackpot end effect) is executed, and between rounds (round branch timing) when the 7th round of the 10R second jackpot game is completed, long open is performed as a round branch effect in the next and subsequent rounds. An effect (for example, a long open round continuation effect) is executed to suggest that the round of is to be executed (continued).

In this way, the 10R 2nd to 5th big hits have a long interval time compared to other rounds between rounds that are branch points (round branch timings) as to whether or not long open rounds continue. (First interval time) is set, and the round branch effect is executed using the interval time. In this way, the jackpot game related to the 10R second to fifth jackpots in which the round branch effect is executed at the round branch timing is called a "rank-up bonus", and is different from the general jackpot such as the 10R first jackpot. It is a special jackpot with different playability. Hereinafter, the rank-up bonus may be referred to as “RUB”.

Here, the round is also called "round game", and the round game is also called "large winning opening opening and closing game", "variable ball entry game" or "special ball entry game". In addition, the 5R 6th and 5R 7th jackpots are collectively referred to as "5R jackpots", and the 10R 1st to 5th jackpots and 10R 8th and 9th jackpots are generally referred to as "10R jackpots". Furthermore, the 10R 2nd to 5th big hits are also called "special big hits", and the 10R 2nd to 5th big hits (10R 1st, 8th and 9th big hits, 5R 6th and 7th big hits) This is also called a "general jackpot", and a jackpot game related to a special jackpot (rank-up bonus (RUB)) is also called a "first special game", a jackpot game related to a general jackpot (5R jackpot game or 10R jackpot game). This is also called a "second special game".

In addition, among the jackpot patterns (specific display mode, specific display result) of the special patterns that trigger the execution of the jackpot game, the jackpot patterns related to the special jackpot (10R second jackpot pattern, 10R third jackpot pattern, 10R fourth jackpot pattern) , 10R 5th jackpot pattern) is also called "first specific display mode" or "first specific display result", and jackpot patterns related to general jackpots (10R 1st jackpot pattern, 5R 6th jackpot pattern, 5R 7th jackpot pattern) The jackpot pattern, 10R eighth jackpot pattern, and 10R ninth jackpot pattern) are also referred to as "second specific display mode" or "second specific display result".

In this embodiment, there are two types of big wins, 5R big win and 10R big win, depending on the number of rounds. It is possible to provide various jackpot types such as In this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of the jackpot game is set to 10R (10R jackpot), but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to this. It is also possible to set the maximum number of rounds to less than the number of rounds (for example, 9R).

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the game state after the end of the big win game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., according to the type of the generated (winning) big win. That is, when the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and the type of the big win is any of the above-mentioned 10R first to fifth big wins, 5R sixth big win and 10R eighth big win, after the big win game is over. A game state is controlled to the below-mentioned "high probability state, time saving state, and high base state" (refer FIG. 6). On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big win, and the type of the big win is either the 5R 7th big win or the 10R 9th big win, the game state after the big win game ends will be described later. It is controlled to the "low probability state, time saving state and high base state" (see FIG. 6). From this, the 10R 1st to 5th jackpots, the 5R 6th jackpots and the 10R 8th jackpots can be regarded as "probable variable jackpots", and the 5R 7th jackpots and 10R 9th jackpots are "non-probable variable jackpots" ("normal It can be regarded as a "jackpot" or "time-saving jackpot".).

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8 (B), the distribution probability of each big hit when the first special symbol (special figure 1) is determined to be a big hit is 5% for the 10R first big hit, and 5% for the 10R first big hit. 2 big wins are 5%, 10R 3rd big wins are 7%, 10R 4th big wins are 10%, 10R 5th big wins are 13%, 5R 6th big wins are 15%, 5R 7th big wins are 45%. On the other hand, when the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, the distribution probability of each big hit is 55% for the 10R 8th big hit and 45% for the 10R 9th big hit. there is That is, in the case of a big hit in the success/failure determination (special figure 2 success/failure determination) based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 10R jackpot is 100%. Compared to the case of a big hit in the success judgment (special figure 1 success judgment) based on the ball entering the 1 start port 20, the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 10R big hit is high. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 1, the game ball enters the second start port 21 rather than becoming a big hit in the winning judgment (special figure 1 winning judgment) performed by the game ball entering the first starting port 20. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the success/failure determination (special figure 2 success/failure determination) performed by throwing a ball is more advantageous for the player in terms of the amount of prize balls that can be obtained (number of prize balls). ing. Therefore, the player expects the ball to enter the second starting hole 21 and plays the game. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the later-described opening extension function (during the occurrence of the high base state) when the frequency of ball entry into the second starting hole 21 increases.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the determination of whether the hit is a big hit or not is made based on a ``random number for judging the success or failure of a special symbol (also referred to as ``information for judging success or failure''). The determination of the type is performed based on "random number for determining the type of jackpot (also referred to as "random number for symbol determination" or "information for symbol determination"). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7(A), the special symbol validity determination random number takes a value within the range of "0 to 629", and the jackpot type determination random number ranges from "0 to 99". take a value. The special symbol suitability determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number are random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 .

The random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes the random number for judging the suitability of the special symbol and the random number for determining the jackpot type. As shown, there is a "variation pattern random number (also referred to as "variation pattern information")". The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198" in this embodiment.

Random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on passage through the gate 28 include random numbers for normal symbol suitability determination shown in FIG. 7(B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and in the present embodiment, in the range of "0 to 240". take a value.

[Game state]
Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function for special symbols, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function for normal symbols, and the opening extension function for normal electric accessories are activated or deactivated. Depending on the combination, it has a plurality of game states. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is operating is also called "high probability state" or "variable state", and the state in which it is not operating is "low probability state" or " Also called "normal state".

In the high-probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol propriety determination is higher than in the normal state (low-probability state). That is, in the normal state, the success/failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high-probability state, the high-probability state jackpot determination table with a large value of the special symbol hit/fail determination random number that is determined as the jackpot is used. is used to determine whether it is appropriate (see FIG. 8(A)). That is, when the special pattern probability variation function is activated, the probability of the result of the variation display of the special symbols becoming a big hit (a stopped pattern becomes a big win pattern) becomes higher than when it is not activated.

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is also called "shortening state" or "shortened variable state", and the state in which it is not operating is "non-shortening state ” or “normal fluctuation state”. In the time saving state, the average value of the special symbol variation time (the time from the start of the variation display to the end (confirmed display)) is shorter than the average value of the special symbol variation time in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in a non-time saving state (see FIG. 9) . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective entry into the starting port (an entry that can be remembered as a special figure reservation) is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol. That is, the normal symbol probability variation function and variation time reduction function operate in the time saving state of the special symbol and do not operate in the non-time saving state. For this reason, in the time saving state, the hit probability of normal symbol propriety determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol per determination table used in the non-time saving state. Design determination) is performed (see FIG. 8(C)).

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game (normal game) is longer than the non-time saving state. ing. In addition, in the time saving state, the opening frequency increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the opening frequency of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal design propriety determination is hit in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs 0.2 second opening operation once, and the time saving state When the result of the normal symbol propriety determination is hit, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation of 2.0 seconds three times.

Under the circumstances in which the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating As a result, the second starting port 21 is opened frequently, and the frequency of entry of game balls into the second starting port 21 increases. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is also called a "high-base state" or a "high-frequency state," and a state in which they are not activated is also called a "low-base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls in your hand (holding balls).

It should be noted that the high base state (high frequency state) does not have to operate all of the above functions. That is, when at least one of the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, the function is not activated. It is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is opened more easily (the frequency of entering a ball is higher). Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high base state is also called a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the game state after the jackpot game (after the special game) when any one of the 10R 1st to 5th big wins, the 5R 6th big win and the 10R 8th big win occurs is a special symbol high probability state, a special symbol time saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is also referred to as "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times, or when a big win is achieved and a big win game is executed. This high probability high base state is a so-called "probability variable state" for the player.

In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after the special game) when either the 5R 7th big hit or the 10R 9th big hit occurs, becomes the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbols, and the time saving of the special symbols. state and high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is also referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, the "low-probability-high base state" is also referred to as "first game state", and the "high-probability-high base state" is also referred to as "second game state". In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to set three game states of "low-probability-low base state", "low-probability-high base state", and "high-probability-high base state" as game states. In addition to this, it may be possible to set a high probability state of special symbols, a non-shortening state of special symbols and a low base state, that is, a "high probability low base state".

In a high base state such as a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting to the right. In the high base state, the second starting hole 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting hole 21 than into the first starting hole 20. (Possibility of entering the game ball is higher in the second starting hole than in the first starting hole). For this reason, while passing the game ball through the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol propriety determination, the game ball is struck to the right to enter the second start port 21. - 特許庁This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) compared to the case of hitting left. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the right game area 3B (right hitting instruction notification).

On the other hand, in the low base state (for example, low probability low base state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A by hitting to the left. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first start port 20 than into the second start port 21. (Possibility of entering the game ball is higher in the first start opening than in the second start opening). Therefore, the player hits left to enter the game ball into the first starting hole 20. - 特許庁As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) compared to the case of hitting to the right. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is lighting-controlled (display-controlled) in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

The shooting direction indicator 47 has two "yz" LEDs, and it is possible to indicate the shooting direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the left game area by displaying both LEDs as "yzz" (for example, □: lights off, ▪: lights on). can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the right game area by lighting up both LEDs such as "yz" (for example, □: off, ▪: on). can.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the low-probability low base state in which no jackpot game is performed is used as a reference, this low-probability low base state can be regarded as the "normal game state". A game (fluctuation game) that variably displays the special symbols in the state can be regarded as a "normal game". On the other hand, the high probability base state and the low probability height base state are advantageous game states for the player compared to the low probability low base state, so these high probability height base state and low probability height base state are called "special games state", and a game in which special symbols are variably displayed in this state can be regarded as a "special game".

In addition, the big win game is a game that can be executed by displaying the special symbols in a variable manner and stopping displaying the big winning symbols. Since the ball can be acquired, the game state in which the big win game is performed can be said to be a game state more advantageous for the player than the game state in which the big win game is not performed. Therefore, a game state in which a big win game is performed can be regarded as a "special game state", and a big win game performed in this state can be regarded as a "special game".

In addition, since the low base state such as the low probability low base state and the high probability low base state is a game state in which the game progresses by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left as described above, the low base The state can be regarded as a "left-handed state." On the other hand, in a state where a high base state such as a low probability base state or a high probability height base state and a jackpot game aiming at entering the game ball into the big winning opening are performed, the game ball is hit to the right by hitting the game ball to the right as described above. Since it is a game state in which the game is advanced by entering the area 3B, the high base state and the jackpot game state can be regarded as the "right-handed state". And, as described above, in the high base state (right-handed state), the second starter port 21 is more likely to be opened than in the low base state (left-handed state), and the second starter port 21 is opened more than the first starter port 20. The game ball is easier to enter, and the game ball to the second start port 21 is more likely to hit the jackpot in the judgment of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball to the first start port 20. It is set in such a way that the player will be more likely to win if the second special symbol wins or fails based on the number of balls entered. Therefore, the left-handed state can be regarded as the "normal game state", and the game (fluctuation game) in which the special symbols are variably displayed in the state can be regarded as the "normal game". In addition, the right-handed state, which is a game state that is more advantageous for the player than the left-handed state, can be regarded as a "special game state", and a game (variable game) in which special symbols are variably displayed in this state is called a "special game". ” can be taken as

In addition, when compared with the low probability low base state, the high probability low base state is the same in that both are low base states, but in the high probability state, the special symbol probability fluctuation function is activated and the special symbol fluctuation display Since the probability that the result of the above is a big hit is higher than the low probability state, the high probability low base state, which is a game state advantageous to the player compared to the low probability low base state, can be regarded as a "special game state". , A game (fluctuation game) in which special symbols are variably displayed in this state can be regarded as a "special game".

The control related to the setting, transition, etc. of the various game states described above is performed by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Then, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that performs control related to the operation/non-operation of the probability variation function has a low probability (first probability) or a high probability of winning probability (jackpot probability) of special symbol propriety determination. It functions as probability setting means that can be set to (second probability). In addition, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), which performs control related to the operation/non-operation of the variable time shortening function, can set a shortened variable state (time saving state) in which the variable time of the special symbol is shorter than usual. It functions as a shortened variable state setting means (time saving state setting means).

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (game control means) (control processing by the main control section 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. FIG. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 . Also, in this specification, "S" in S101 and the like ("S" in the flow chart) means a step.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on (turned on) and power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. is read from the ROM and executed. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter settings. Reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Initialization (S101) is performed only once after power-on (at the time of power-on) and is not performed thereafter.

Also, when a RAM clear switch (not shown) is pressed when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, that is, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is pressed, the RAM of the main control board 80 ("predetermined ) is initialized, and a RAM clear command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 . The initialization of the RAM is also called "RAM clear". A power-on switch (power switch) is provided on the power supply board 109 (see FIG. 2), and a RAM clear switch is provided near the power switch. Such initialization (RAM clearing) of the RAM of the main control board 80 corresponds to one aspect of "initialization processing for initializing the contents of a predetermined storage area", and initialization (initialization of the RAM of the main control board 80). The game control microcomputer 81 for executing the initialization process) corresponds to one aspect of the "initialization process executing means".

After the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is executed. In the regular symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by adding 1 to them. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80 .

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. The interrupt processing (S105) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 with a period of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is completed, the update process of various counter values by the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is repeated until the next interrupt process (S105) is started. executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU while the interrupt is disabled, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, the output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), the command (control signal) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. do. The output commands and the like include information on the gaming state, the results of the special symbol success/failure determination, symbols as big hit types, variation patterns, and the like. A command consists of, for example, 2-byte information. In this case, the upper 1 byte is information about the command type, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input process (S202) that follows the output process (S201), various sensors (first start sensor 20a, second start sensor 21a, big winning sensor 30a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 ) reads the detected signal and stores it in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. A detection signal from a lower tray full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also received and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower tray full data.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. period until the next interrupt process (S105) starts).

After the normal design/special design main random number update process (S203), the later-described start opening sensor detection process (S204), start ball time process (S205), normal figure operation process (S206), special figure operation process (S207) , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms later), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) are output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO at S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES at S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (normal pattern holding The number of, specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the normal number of reserved design balls (S303), and normal design random number acquisition processing (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random number counter for normal symbol validity determination stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label -TRND-H, see FIG. 7 (B)) , and the acquired random value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls out of the normal pattern reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start hole 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a (S305). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and when the game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 pending balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). Then, if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S306), special figures 2 Add 1 to the number of held balls (S307).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S308) it does. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the jackpot type determination random number Obtain the counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random number value shown in FIG. information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of special-figure 2-holding balls out of the second special-figure holding storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball does not enter the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is finished, but if the game ball enters the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 The number of pending balls (the number of the first special figure pending, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure pending provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO at S310), the process is finished, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES at S310), special figure 1 reserved Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S312) it does. In the special figure 1 relation random number acquisition process (S312), like the special figure 2 relation random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7 (A) numerical value), and store those obtained random values in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls out of the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Starting ball entry process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start entrance sensor detection process (S204) and then the start ball entry process (S205). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start-up ball processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number in S307 of the starting hole sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting hole. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) of the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S316). Next, the acquisition random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the obtained random numbers read out, the value of the special symbol validity determination random number counter (special symbol validity determination random number value) is determined according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). (Big hit or miss) is determined, and when the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. Judgment by this S317 is a pre-judgment (S1303, S1304) performed prior to the success/failure determination (S1202) in the special figure 2 success/failure determination process (S1202) described later. This corresponds to the so-called "suspended prefetch").

Prior determination is, for example, a jackpot determination table shown in FIG. This can be done by judging whether or not it matches the big hit judgment value based on the table. Also, in S317, in addition to the success/failure determination, the big hit type determination based on the big hit type determination random number and the variation pattern determination based on the variation pattern random number can be targeted for prior determination (reservation look-ahead).

Next, in S318, the game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination by S317, specifically, the information indicating whether the special symbol success/failure determination random number matches the jackpot determination value (hit/failure information) and , Command data including information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc. and set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). The special figure 2 starting ball command may include information indicating part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read out in S316 as prior determination information.

By analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, whether it is information related to the big hit, what is the type of the big hit, what is the variation pattern, etc. can be specified on the sub-controller 90 side. In this embodiment, in addition to that, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and determined in a low probability state It is possible to specify whether or not a big hit will occur when the game is played. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the information specified by the received special figure 2 start ball command as suspension information (effect suspension information), and determines the suspension information (effect suspension information) at a specific timing. Then, it is possible to determine whether or not performance suspension information is stored, which is determined as a big hit when winning or not is determined in a low probability state. This is also the case when the sub-control unit 90 receives a special figure 1 starting entry command described later.

In addition, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong among the acquired random numbers read in S316 is not sent to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the other random number counter for determining the jackpot type (jackpot Random number for type determination), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number), and information indicating the result of prior determination Generate command data as a special figure 2 start ball command, You may make it transmit to the sub-control part 90. FIG.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the processing relating to special figure 2 described above (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number at S311 in the starting hole sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first starting hole. On the other hand, in S319, when it is determined that the number of Toku-zu 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in a high base state (YES in S320), the processing after S321 is not performed. Finish this process. On the other hand, when it determines with a time saving flag being OFF, ie, a low base state (it is NO at S320), it progresses to the process which concerns on prior determination after S321.

Here, if the time saving flag is ON, that is, if the current game state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is operating, and the special figure 2 is valid or not Judgment (second special symbol propriety judgment) is likely to be performed. Also, in this embodiment, as will be described later, digestion of special figure 2 reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of special figure 1 reservation (variation display of the first special symbol) (so-called Special figure 2 priority change machine). In such a configuration, for example, the pre-determination of special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by the effect such as notice, and the result of the pre-determination is a big hit. , Using the priority of special 2 pending digestion, intentionally eliminate special 2 pending (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and hit the big hit according to special 1 with the result of pre-judgment shown Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness that the player can adjust the timing of the occurrence of the big win in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the processing related to the advance determination of the special figure 1 after S321 is not performed, and this processing is finished. .

The processing of S321 to S323 is to perform the processing similar to that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquisition random number (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting entrance sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (S321), Pre-judgment is performed for the obtained random number value read out (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this prior determination is generated as a special figure 1 starting entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). It should be noted that the prior determination of S322 (suspended prefetch) is performed prior to the success or failure determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 success or failure determination process (S1207) described later.

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processes of S317 and S322 in the start-up time process (S205) functions as "preliminary determination means". In addition, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the preliminary determination (S322) of the special figure 1 acquisition random number value (acquisition information) acquired based on the entry to the first start port 20 " 1 pre-determination means", and the main control unit 80 that performs pre-determination (S317) of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value (acquisition information) acquired based on the entry into the second start port 21 (Game control microcomputer 81) functions as a "second prior determination means".

[Normal figure action processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal pattern operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entering process (S205). In the general pattern operation processing (S206), the processing related to the normal pattern display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and the general pattern operation statuses "1" to "4" are assigned to each of these stages. Then, when the general pattern operation status is "1" (YES in S401), normal design standby processing (S402) is performed, and when it is "2" (NO in S401, YES in S403), normal Design fluctuation processing (S404) is performed, and if it is "3" (NO in both S401 and S403, YES in S405), normal design determination processing (S406) is performed, and if it is "4" ( All of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, the general figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Normal symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal design standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (S501), and if "0" (YES in S501 ), the process ends without performing the processes after S502. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol suitability determination process, which will be described later, is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8(D) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 30 seconds is selected.

Then, after performing the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), which will be described later, the normal symbol fluctuation start process (S505) is performed, and this process is finished. In normal design fluctuation start processing (S505), normal design fluctuation display is started based on the normal design fluctuation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to inform the sub-control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation.

[Normal symbol suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol validity determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol retention storage unit is read out (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (S602). If it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state out of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. "239") based on high-probability general pattern propriety determination (S604), and proceeds to the process of S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for judging normal symbol validity (label -TRND-H) matches any of the hit judgment values.

On the other hand, the time saving flag is not ON in S602, that is, if it is determined that it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state out of the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) ( Based on the hit determination value "0", "1"), the low probability normal pattern success determination is performed (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.

In S605, it is determined whether the result of the general pattern correctness determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal pattern) (S605), and if it is determined that it is not a hit (is out) (NO in S605), The stop-displayed off normal pattern (normal off pattern) is determined (S606), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (normal pattern per pattern) (YES in S605), the normal per pattern (normal pattern per pattern) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal pattern per flag is turned ON (S608) , terminate the process.

[Normal symbol random number shift process]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map reservation in the general map reservation storage unit is shifted by one from the current position to the read side (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest reserved memory in the normal pattern reservation storage unit, is emptied ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth normal pattern reservation is cleared to 0 (S703 ) to end the process. In this way, the reserves are digested in the order of reserves.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal design fluctuation process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), S802 and later This process ends without performing any processing. On the other hand, if the normal pattern fluctuation time has passed (YES in S801), the normal pattern fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the normal pattern operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, the display result (hitting normal pattern or losing normal pattern) according to the judgment result of the random number for normal pattern validity judgment is performed. S804), this processing ends.

[Normal design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal pattern determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal pattern per flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal pattern operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if the normal figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether it is in the time saving state (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) (S903). The opening pattern in the time saving state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Corresponding to this, in S903, while setting the opening pattern during the time saving state of the second starting port 21, "3" is set to the second starting port open counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened. do.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-saving state (NO in S902), the open pattern during the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-time saving state is, as described above, an open pattern that opens once for 0.2 seconds. Corresponding to this, in S906, along with setting the opening pattern during the non-time-saving state of the second starting port 21, to the second starting port open counter that counts the number of times of opening the second starting port 21 "1" set. Then, following the setting of the open pattern (S903, S906), the general pattern operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process ends.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal electric accessary product process (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal pattern is ON (S1001). Ordinary figure per end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the normal pattern per end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second start port 21 has arrived (S1003). If so (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has come (S1005), if it has not reached (NO at S1005), this processing is finished, and if it has reached (YES at S1005), the second start port 21 is closed. (Closed) (S1006).

After closing the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port open counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port open counter is "0". (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process ends as it is to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if the value of the second start opening counter is "0" (YES in S1008), the normal pattern per end processing is performed to end the auxiliary game (S1009), and the normal pattern per end flag is set ( S1010), this processing ends. In addition, the second start opening counter becomes "0" when the opening of the second start opening 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times if it is in the time saving state, and if it is in the non time saving state When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if it is determined at S1001 that the normal pattern per end flag is ON (YES at S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 the number of times set at S903 or S906 has ended. , Turns off the normal pattern per end flag (S1011), turns off the normal pattern per flag (S1012), sets the normal pattern operation status to "1" (S1013), and ends this process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (S206).

[Special figure action processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) following the normal figure operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation processing (S207), the processing relating to the special symbol display device 41 and the big winning device 31 is divided into four stages, and special figure operation statuses "1" to "4" are assigned to each stage. ” is assigned.

If "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), special symbol standby processing (S1102) is performed, and if it is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103), special symbol If it is "3" (NO in both S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), special symbol determination processing (S1106) is performed, and if it is "4" (S1101 , S1103, all of S1105 are NO), special electric accessary processing (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. In addition, the special figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0" (S1201 ). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1206). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the entry into the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being used as a standby screen (demonstration screen for customer waiting is being executed) (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process of S1212 If not (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212). The standby screen includes the aforementioned effect setting screen (not shown).

In the standby screen setting process (S1212), the number of special figure reserved balls (the number of special figure 1 reserved balls and the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0" and the variable game is not executed for a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) After elapses, a standby screen is displayed on the display screen 7a. Pachinko machine 1 that occurs (shifts) when the standby screen is displayed, that is, the state where the number of special figure reserved balls is "0" and the state where the variable game is not executed continues for a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds). The state is also called "waiting state" or "customer waiting state".

If it is determined in S1201 that the number of special 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, there is one or more stored random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second start port 21 In the case, special figure 2 validity determination processing (S1202) described later, special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), special figure 2 variation start processing (S1205) are performed in this order . Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, special figure 1 validity determination processing (S1207) described later, special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

Thus, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). And in this embodiment, the winning judgment based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to result in a big hit with a large profit for the player than the winning judgment based on the first special figure reservation (Fig. 8 ( B)).

[Special figure 2 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first of the second special figure reservation RAM area corresponding to ) (the oldest memory) read out the value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (see the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A)) (the jackpot determination value is "3") and "397"), a decision is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1302), a win/fail judgment is performed based on the big hit judgment table for high probability state among the big hit judgment tables (see FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the high-probability state jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", and "449". , "503".

If the result of the success/failure determination (S1303, S1304) is "jackpot" (YES in S1305), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS) is read, and the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8(B) The jackpot type is determined based on the determination table (S1307), the jackpot pattern is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if the result of the success/failure determination (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" ("missing") (NO in S1305), the winning symbol is determined (S1306), and the process ends.

Here, in determining the jackpot type, in the case of the hit/fail judgment related to the first special symbol (also referred to as "special figure 1 hit/fail judgment"), the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol. In the case of the success/failure determination related to the second special symbol (also referred to as "special figure 2 success/failure determination"), the jackpot classification is determined using the second special symbol jackpot classification determination table. In addition, the special symbol propriety determination and the big hit type determination may be referred to as "determination", respectively, and the big hit determination may be performed to include which jackpot symbol is determined as "determination". These results may also be called "determination results". The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the success/failure determination (S1303, S1304) relating to the second special symbol functions as "special figure 2 success/failure determination execution means". The special figure 2 propriety judgment execution means is also called "judgment execution means".

[Tokuzu 2 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) next to the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401 ). As a result, if it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402).

When it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON in S1402 (YES in S1402), the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, and the variation A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. Note that, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of pending second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). The number of reservations here is the number of memories including the information that determines the variation pattern by this process, so the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". Then, in S1405, if it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first reservation number out table (non-time saving state and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and The part corresponding to the number of held balls "1, 2") is referred to, and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1406). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second reservation number deviation table (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 Select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and off and the number of held balls "3, 4" in the table (S1407) . In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P8-P11 is selected. The first pending number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a variation pattern with a relatively long period of variation time than the second pending retention number deviation table. Also, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is set to be longer than that of the table for the second pending number deviation (4000 ms).

When it determines with it being a time saving state by S1401 (it is YES by S1401), it is determined whether a big-hit flag is ON (S1408). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the table for the time saving state jackpot (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the jackpot of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, and the variation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P12-P14 is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is determined whether or not the pending number is "1" (S1410). The number of reservations referred to here is also the same as described above, and the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". When it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" in S1410 (YES in S1410), the table for the third reservation number out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P15-P18 is selected.

If it is determined in S1410 that the number of reservations is not "1", that is, the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for exception of the number of reservations (variation shown in FIG. 9 Select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state and off and the number of held balls "2 to 4" in the pattern table (S1411) . In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19-P22 is selected.

Here, the variation pattern selected in the time-saving state and out of time is more likely to select a short variation pattern than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-saving state and out of time. there is This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation (promptly advance the game during the time saving) by making it possible to select more variation patterns with a short variation time in the time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and this processing ends. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern to the output buffer of the RAM is performed. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and sent to the sub-controller 90 by output processing (S201).

In addition, the type and number of special symbol variation patterns (also referred to as "special symbol variation patterns") are not limited to those shown in this embodiment (see FIG. 9), but compared to this embodiment The type and number are arbitrary, such as increasing or decreasing the variation pattern.

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b consists of an address space corresponding to the address "0000" to "0003" , address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the highest address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (S1503), and this process is finished.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), as shown in FIG. 22, special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205) is performed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

[Special figure 1 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process related to the special figure 1, in S1601, in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for judging whether or not the special symbol is stored is read out and processed. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the success/failure determination (S1603, S1604) relating to the first special symbol functions as "special figure 1 success/failure determination execution means". The special figure 1 propriety judgment execution means is also called "judgment execution means".

[Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1801). Then, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit (S1803), and this processing ends.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), as shown in FIG. 22, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) is performed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol, that is, the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected at S1203 or S1208 (see FIG. 9) (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), this process ends without performing the processes after S1902. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), 1 is subtracted from the variable probability counter (S1904), and whether or not the value of the variable probability counter is "0" is determined (S1905). If it is determined that the variable probability counter is "0" (YES in S1905), the variable probability flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. The high probability state (variable probability state) ends by the processing of S1906. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1903 that the variable probability flag is not ON (NO in S1903), or if it is determined in S1905 that the variable probability counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbols executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time saving counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909). If the value of the time saving counter is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1910) and the process proceeds to S1911. The processing of S1910 terminates the time saving state (and the high base state). On the other hand, if it is determined in S1907 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907), or if it is determined in S1909 that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping and displaying the special symbols (finishing the variable display of the special symbols) is performed (S1912), and the present Finish processing. The game control microcomputer 81 sets the stop display time (stop display period) of the special symbol (stop symbol) when stopping (ending) the variable display of the special symbol. Then, when the set stop display time (stop display period) elapses, a special symbol determination process (S1106) is performed.

In addition, processing to turn off the probability variation flag based on the value of the probability variation counter becoming "0", or to turn off the time saving flag based on the value of the time saving counter becoming "0" (S1906, S1910) The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the functions as "game state control means".

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the type of the confirmed jackpot (this jackpot) is the 10R jackpot (S2002). As a result, if it is determined to be a 10R jackpot (YES in S2002), the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the jackpot game is set to "10" (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2009. . On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of the jackpot is not the 10R jackpot (NO in S2002), the type of the confirmed jackpot (this jackpot) is the 5R jackpot, so the value of the round counter is set to "5" ( S2004), and shift to the processing of S2009.

In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the determined jackpot type (type) is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big win (see FIG. 6), in S2009, the big winning opening opening pattern (long open, short open, number of open, etc.). Then, the opening operation of the big winning opening 30 based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed in the big winning game (special game).

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as opening commands, the first opening command corresponding to the 10R first big win, the second opening command corresponding to the 10R second to fifth big wins, the third opening command corresponding to the 5R sixth big win, and the 5R A total of six types are provided: a fourth opening command corresponding to a seventh big win, a fifth opening command corresponding to a 10R eighth big win, and a sixth opening command corresponding to a 10R ninth big win.

In S2010, an opening command is set according to the type of the jackpot determined this time (the jackpot to start). Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by output processing (S201). Upon receiving the opening command, the sub-control unit 90 executes a predetermined opening effect based on the opening command. In this embodiment, the opening command corresponding to the 10R second to fifth big hits is a common command (second opening command), and the opening effect is common to the 10R second to fifth big wins (similar effect mode). and In view of the game characteristics of RUB, that is, the game characteristics that make the player pay attention to how long the long open round will continue, the player can select the type of the big hit through the opening effect and other effects related to the big win (special big win). This is to make the determination difficult.

Next, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). Also, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON in S2001 (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends.

The opening period is the stop display time ("stop display period" or "determined stop period ".) is set after the elapse, and it is a period in which the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is disabled. The opening period is also called "start period", and the effect (opening effect) executed in the opening period (start period) is also called "start effect". In this embodiment, the opening period is included in the special game state. The opening period may not be included in the special game state.

In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the gaming state when the jackpot is confirmed (when the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the opening command. Therefore, the sub-control part 90 which received the opening command can perform an opening effect based on the jackpot type and opening period specified by the said opening command. The length of the opening period (opening time) is generally set to a length that allows the player to recognize that the jackpot game is about to start. For example, the length of the opening period is longer than the jackpot stop display time. can be Also, the length of the opening period (opening time) may be changed according to the game state when the big win occurs and the type of the big win.

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special symbol fluctuation process (S1104) and the special symbol determination process (S1106) functions as "variation game execution means". It is.

[Special electric accessory processing (jackpot game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessary product processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101) , The variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). In S2103, when it determines with a time saving flag being ON (it is YES at S2103), a time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and it transfers to the process of S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the probability variation flag is OFF, so the process proceeds to S2103 without performing the processing of S2102. Moreover, when it determines with a time saving flag not being ON by S2103 (it is NO at S2103), since a time saving flag is OFF, it transfers to the process of S2105, without performing the process of S2104. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since it is always in the low base state during the non-time saving state, it is also controlled to the low base state during execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The big-hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the operation processing of the big-winning device 31 (opening processing of the big-winning opening 30) in the big-hit game has ended (the big-hit game has ended). If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether or not it is time to start the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big winning type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the first opening process of the first round after the opening period has ended. Further, if the first round has already started, it is determined whether or not the previous round has ended and a predetermined interval time has elapsed (the interval period has ended).

When it is determined at S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES at S2106), the round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the big winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the big winning opening 30 is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, for example, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output process of S201. In addition, in the big winning hole opening process of S2108, the big winning hole 30 is opened based on the big winning hole opening pattern determined according to the type of the big win to be executed, that is, the big winning hole opening pattern set in the aforementioned S2009. In order to open, the opening/closing member 32 is operated (opening operation).

If it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during the opening period before the start of the first round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the closing process of the big winning opening), etc. can be mentioned. .

At S2112, it is determined whether or not the operation for opening the large winning opening is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opened by the process of S2108 is still open (during the round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the operation for opening the large winning opening is not being executed (during the round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and it is determined that the operation for opening the large winning opening is being executed (during the round game). If determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is established (S2113).

Here, as the round end conditions of the present embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, 25 seconds) of the large winning opening determined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, (2) Two conditions are defined: that a predetermined specified number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning hole in the round game being executed. If one of the conditions is met first, the round end condition is met based on the condition that was met first. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not met (NO in S2113), the process ends.

If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, for example, a round end command that can specify the round to end is set, such as "1R end command" if the first round ends, and "2R end command" if the second round ends. . The set round end command is sent to the sub-controller 90 by the output process of S201.

In S2115, the large winning opening closing process is performed, and the opening/closing member 32 of the large winning opening 30 is operated (closed) to close the large winning opening 30 (S2115). Also, in the big winning opening closing process (S2115), the closing time for keeping the big winning opening 30 in a closed state, that is, the interval time is set. As described above, in this embodiment, the first interval time (for example, approximately 3 to 5 seconds) and the second interval time (for example, approximately 0.5 to 1 second) are provided as the interval time. , The first interval time or the second interval time is set according to the type of jackpot game being executed and the number of rounds of the finished round game (S2115).

Next, in S2116, it is determined whether or not the interval time has passed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not passed (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the interval time has passed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). Then, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set (S2119), and a jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S2121), and this process is finished. It should be noted that the value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are finished.

In S2119, out of a plurality of predetermined ending commands, an ending command is selected according to the game state at the occurrence of the current big win, the type of the current big win, the game state after the big win game, etc., and the selected ending command is selected. command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is a period that is set after all opening operations of the big winning openings 30 in the jackpot game are finished and before variable display of special symbols (effect symbols) can be executed. The ending period is also called an "end period". During the ending period (end period), the big winning opening 30 is closed. The effect executed in the ending period (end period) is also called "ending effect" or "end effect". In this embodiment, the ending period is included in the special game state. The ending period may not be included in the special game state.

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by output processing (S201). After receiving the ending command, the sub-control unit 90 executes a predetermined ending effect based on the ending command.

If it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round in the jackpot game has ended, so whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed, that is, in the processing of S2120 described above It is determined whether or not the end timing of the ending period that has started has arrived (S2122). As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), this processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and the later-described game state setting process (S2124) is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and this process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation processing (S207).

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as "special game execution means".

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game ended this time is related to the probability variable jackpot (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, the three types of the 10R first jackpot, the 5R second jackpot and the 10R fourth jackpot are the three types of probability variable jackpots. determine whether or not Then, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is ended this time (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to "10,000" (S2203), and the time saving flag is turned on (S2204), "10,000" is set in the time saving counter (S2205), and the process ends.

Here, the value to be set in the variable probability counter is the number of times that the special symbol propriety determination (in other words, variable display of the special symbol) can be executed with a high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) to be set in this embodiment is the probability of a big hit in a high probability state, the business hours of a day at amusement arcades, and the judgment of whether a special figure is possible during the business hours. Considering the number of times, etc., it is practically the same as guaranteeing a high-probability state until the next big win occurs or the business hours are over. Therefore, when the game state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big win occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the variable probability flag is ON, the time saving counter is similarly set to "10,000", so while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extended state) is also set. It can be said that That is, when the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot ends, the game state becomes the "high probability high base state" (second game state). It should be noted that, as in the present embodiment, by setting a value of "10,000" to the probability variable counter and the time-saving counter, it is possible to substantially set the high probability high base state until the next big hit, or the probability variable flag And when the time-saving flag is ON, a control may be adopted in which a high-probability-high base state is set until the next big hit occurs without setting a value in the counter.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a probability variation big hit in S2201 (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a jackpot game related to the non-probability variation big hit (normal jackpot) that ended this time, the time saving flag without turning on the probability variation flag is turned on (S2206), and "100" is set in the time saving counter (S2207), and the process ends. In this embodiment, as described above, the 5R third jackpot and the 10R fifth jackpot are two types of non-probable variable jackpots (normal jackpots). The game state becomes "low probability high base state" (first game state). The low-probability-high base state ends when any of the following conditions are satisfied: that the special symbol is displayed 100 times (the special symbol propriety judgment is performed 100 times), and that the next big hit occurs. .

The time-saving counter and the variable probability counter count the number of times obtained by summing the number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the number of variable display times of the second special symbol. Note that the values to be set (set) in the time saving counter and the variable probability counter are not limited to the present embodiment, and can be arbitrarily determined in consideration of the game characteristics, ball output performance, specifications, etc. . Also, different values may be set in the respective counters.

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above game state setting process (S2124) functions as "game state control means".

[Processing of number of pending balls]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) following the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the number of special 1 reserved balls, the number of special 2 reserved balls and the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read. (S2501). Then, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the information indicating the number of reserved balls to the sub control board 90, etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output for each interrupt process. to the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed.

When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the number of special-figure reserved balls has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball number command, accordingly, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is produced. The display contents of the suspension display areas (first effect suspension display area 9c, second effect suspension display area 9d, variable suspension display area 9e) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is increased by 1 from "3" to "4", the first effect reservation 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls "4" It is additionally displayed in the first effect pending display area 9c. Also, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure reservation is digested), the left end of the first effect reservation display area 9c (special figure 1 reservation The location corresponding to the number of balls “1”, see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable suspension display area 9e, and is displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c along with this. Moves (shifts) the first effect reservation 9a by one to the left (in the direction of decreasing the number of reservations).

In addition, regarding the data of the number of special reserved balls when the number of special reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special reserved balls associated with the occurrence of the start ball (start winning), the above-mentioned start ball command Alternatively, the number of reserved balls command indicating the number of special reserved balls after the addition (after starting entering ball) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting entering ball command. In addition, regarding the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls associated with the start of fluctuation of special symbols (digestion of special reserved balls), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command It may be set in the output buffer together with the variation start command including or holding number of balls command indicating the number of special figure holding balls after subtraction (after special figure holding digestion).

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power interruption monitoring process (S209) following the pending ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (S2602), turn ON the power-off flag (S2603), and then perform loop processing without returning to interrupt processing (S105).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, based on FIGS. 37 to 43 and FIGS. 45 to 53, the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 (production control means) (control processing by the sub-control section 90) will be described. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control section).

When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on and power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. Read and execute. Since the power-on command is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub-control board 90 with the power-on, the effect control microcomputer 91 sub-controls the sub-control main processing program based on the reception of the power-on command. Read from the ROM of the control board 90 .

As shown in FIG. 37, in the sub-control main process, CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter resetting are performed.

Next, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM (predetermined storage area) of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is not initialized and the process proceeds to S4004. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters.

Also, the RAM (predetermined storage area) of the sub-control board 90 is initialized when a RAM clear switch (not shown) is pressed when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, that is, when the RAM clear switch is pressed. It is also performed when power is turned on (when a RAM clear command is received). Such initialization of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (RAM clear) corresponds to one aspect of "initialization processing for initializing the contents of a predetermined storage area", and initialization of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (RAM The effect control microcomputer 91 that executes "clear" corresponds to one aspect of "initialization processing execution means".

It should be noted that the processing of S4001 to S4003 is executed only once after power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and is not executed thereafter. That is, as described above, a power-on command is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub-control board 90 when the power is turned on (a RAM clear command is also transmitted when the RAM clear switch is pressed). , The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the processing of S4001 to S4003 based on the reception of the power-on command (and RAM clear command). In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power interruption monitoring processing (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, data relating to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . That is, the data related to the effect control at the time of power failure such as power failure is backed up. For this reason, when the power is turned on after recovery from a power failure such as a power failure (at the time of power failure recovery), unless the initialization of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4003) is performed, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 The state of returns to the state before the power failure occurred. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the power-on process (S6000) shown in FIG. 53 based on the reception of the power-on command. The details of the power-on processing (S6000) will be described later.

Interrupts are prohibited in S4004. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90 . The random number for determining the effect includes the random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, the random number for determining the previous effect that determines the previous effect, and the random number for determining the effect pattern that determines the effect pattern. There are random numbers, etc. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. It should be noted that when updating the random number, the random number may be incremented by 2 instead of being incremented by 1.

The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball command) is sent from the main control board 80 to notify that there is a starting ball, or when the main control board 80 sends a control signal ( When a variation start command) is transmitted, or when determining a variation effect pattern described later. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90 .

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as a "sub output buffer") in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are sent to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106 and the lamps. Among the control boards 107, the command is transmitted to the corresponding control board to which the command is to be sent. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various production devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable production member 14, etc.) according to the received command to perform various Execution of production (production pattern game production, special game production, etc.).

The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control (display effect control) of an image (display object) by the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), light emission control of various lamps (light emission effect control), movable effect member 14 Operation control (movable effect control), sound output control (sound effect control) from the speaker 67, etc. can be performed as the game progresses.

[Receive interrupt processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not there is an input (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and this processing ends. This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 2msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, based on detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed (S4201). ). Next, a lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for causing various lamps (electrical decoration members) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5 to emit light, and activating the movable effect member 14 (driving the driving means ) and drive data output processing (S4203) for outputting the drive data for. Note that the lamp data and driving data are created by 10 ms timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. Then, watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, receive command analysis process (S4302), sound control process (S4303), and movement effect restriction process (S4304), which will be described later, are performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4305), and the display screen is displayed based on the stored switch data. A switch process for setting the display contents of 7a is performed (S4306). Then, it creates lamp data for causing the illumination members to emit light, creates drive data for operating the movable effect member 14 (drives the driving means), updates the random number for determining effect, and the like. Other processing is performed (S4308), and this processing ends.

The driving data of the movable effect member 14 is a variable effect pattern set in S4505 described later, or a notice effect pattern set in S4506 described later includes the operation of the movable effect member 14 (movable effect). It is created based on the operation pattern (movable effect pattern) of the movable effect member 14 included in. Further, the lamp data of the movable lamp 15 among the electrical decoration members is created based on the variable production pattern set in S4505 described later, the operation pattern (movable production pattern) of the movable production member 14, and the like.

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a starting entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4390). If it is determined that the starting ball command has not been received (NO in S4390), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the starting ball command has been received (YES in S4390), the effect pending information storage process (S4395 ) and hold icon notification processing (S4400), and the process proceeds to S4401.

Effect pending information storage processing (S4395), various information (prior determination result, jackpot type determination random Numbers, game information such as fluctuation pattern random numbers), depending on the type of special design (1st special design, 2nd special design) and the number of special design pending balls at the time of sending and receiving the start ball command (at the time of command generation) , is stored in a predetermined effect pending information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, if the received starting ball command is a special figure 1 starting ball command corresponding to the number of pending balls "4" of special figure 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special figure 1 starting ball command Such information is stored as special figure 1 effect reserved information in an area corresponding to the number of reservations 4 out of the special figure 1 effect reserved information storage area.

The effect pending information stored in this manner is used for execution of various effects such as variable effects, advance notice effects, and effect modes, which will be described later. The storage contents (effect pending information) of the effect pending information storage area in the sub control board 90 are stored in the special figure pending storage section (first special figure pending storage section, second special figure It matches the storage contents (obtained information) of the reserved storage unit). Therefore, the effect pending information storage area of the sub-control board 90 can also be said to be "obtained information storage means (also simply referred to as "storage means")".

In addition, the effect pending information is also called "prefetch information", the special figure 1 effect pending information is also called "first prefetch information", and the special figure 2 effect pending information is also called "second prefetch information". . In addition, the effect pending information storage area (obtained information storage means) is also referred to as "prefetching information storage means", the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area is also referred to as "first prefetching information storage means", special figure 2 The effect pending information storage area is also referred to as "second look-ahead information storage means".

The pending icon announcement process (S4400) is a process related to the pending icon announcement, which is a kind of announcement effect based on the effect pending information (preliminary determination result) stored in S4395. Suspended icon notice means that the display mode of the performance suspension (suspended icon) displayed on the display screen 7a is displayed in a display mode (also referred to as a "notice display mode") different from the usual display mode (also referred to as a "notice display mode"), and a big hit is possible according to the notice display mode. It is a production that suggests sexuality (expectation). The pending icon notice is also referred to as a “holding change notice”. The pending icon notice is a kind of display effect performed on the display screen 7a. The pending icon notification process (S4400) will be described later.

In S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that the variation start command is received (YES in S4401), the process of S4403 is performed by performing the variation production start processing (S4402) described later, and if it is determined that the variation start command is not received (in S4401 NO), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the process of S4402.

In S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). When it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4403), the fluctuation production end processing for stopping and displaying the production design and ending the fluctuation production is performed (S4404). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4404), the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect pattern 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. A stop display is made and the variable performance (performance symbol game performance) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the process of S4404. It should be noted that the variable effect is a variable display or stop display of the effect pattern 8, a reach effect described later, etc. Various variations that are performed according to the variable game from the start of the special symbol to the end (stop display) from the start of the variable display. refers to performance. The variable effect performed on the display screen 7a is a kind of display effect.

The sub control unit 90 (production control microcomputer 91) that executes the fluctuation production start process (S4402) and the fluctuation production end process (S4404) also functions as "variation game execution means".

In S4405, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). A jackpot game-related command is a command sent from the main control board 80 when a jackpot game is executed. ), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (see S2119), etc. is applicable. In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands have been received, and if not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405) , perform a jackpot game-related effect processing relating to the execution of the effect corresponding to the type of the received command (S4406).

For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command designating an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot identified based on the command is set in the sub-output buffer, and if the command is a round start command, the command A round effect command specifying a round effect corresponding to the round specified based on is set in the sub-output buffer, and if it is an ending command, an ending specifying an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command Set the performance command to the sub-output buffer. When various production commands related to these set jackpots are transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 adjusts the opening production and round production according to the progress of the jackpot game. , an effect related to the jackpot game such as an ending effect (also referred to as “jackpot game effect” or “jackpot game-related effect”) is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 . The big-hit game effect (big-hit game-related effect) performed on the display screen 7a is a kind of display effect.

Finally, the process of S4407 is performed, and this process ends. In S4407, as other processing, for example, processing based on other received commands (for example, normal symbol variation start command and normal symbol variation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4407).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the fluctuation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variable effect start process (S4402), first, random number for determining various effects such as random numbers for determining the variable effect, random numbers for determining the advance notice effect, random numbers for determining the effect pattern, etc. Random number processing for determining the effect (S4501). In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing of receiving the variation start command from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is obtained from each random number. Based on this acquired value (acquired information), the aspect of the effect symbol game effect (fluctuation effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, etc. are determined.

Next, at S4502, the fluctuation start command received at S4401 is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information specifying a variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information specifying the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information specifying the current game state, the judgment result of the first special symbol right or wrong judgment or the second special symbol right or wrong judgment, The pattern information etc. which designate a jackpot classification are included (refer FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the variation pattern specification command, by analyzing the variation pattern specification command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time ( It is possible to determine whether the variable display of the production pattern) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, etc. can be used in processes other than the variation performance start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the current mode status is referenced (S4503). The mode status is for determining the production mode to be executed. The mode status has any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E. Specifically, mode status "1" corresponds to production mode A, mode status "2" corresponds to production mode B, mode status "3" corresponds to production mode C, mode status "4" corresponds to It corresponds to the production mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to identify the current rendering mode.

Here, the production mode is the production format (production environment) when the variable game is executed (variable game state). A part or all of the presentation modes of various display presentations such as advance notice presentation are different. Specifically, the display mode of the production pattern 8 (for example, pattern design, number design, etc.) is different, and the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. display) is partly or wholly different depending on the production mode. In addition, the production pattern game production and the jackpot game production can be executed in a manner according to the production mode, and when a plurality of game productions (notice production, reach production, round production, etc.) are provided, the production mode It is possible to execute different game effects depending on.

In this embodiment, production mode A and production mode B are production modes that can be executed when the game state is a low-probability-low base state, and production mode C is executable when the game state is a low-probability-high base state. production mode, the production mode D is a production mode that can be executed when the game state is a high probability high base state, and the production mode E is a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state. It is a production mode that can be executed even in Therefore, if the production mode is any of "A" to "D", the player can check the production mode to determine whether the current game state is a low probability low base state or a low probability high base state (time saving It is possible to grasp whether it is a state) or a high probability high base state (probability variable gaming state). On the other hand, if the production mode is "E", even if the player confirms the production mode, the current game state is a low probability high base state (time saving state) or a high probability high base state (variable probability game state) It is difficult (impossible) to grasp (determine) whether the In that sense, the production mode E can be said to be a "game state non-notification mode".

Next, in S4504, a variable production pattern determination table (not shown) for determining the execution pattern (also referred to as "variable production pattern") of the variable production performed using the production pattern etc. is set based on the result of the special design propriety determination ( S4504). Specifically, based on the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 and the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, the fluctuation production pattern determination table to be used is set. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table corresponds to the current effect mode. An effect pattern determination table is set. In this embodiment, since a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, in S4504, from among these variable effect pattern determination tables, A table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set.

The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (variation mode of the effect symbol, etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) ( (not shown) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those fluctuation production pattern determination tables.

Then, in S4505, based on the variable production pattern determination table set in S4504 and the random number for determining the fluctuation production obtained in S4501, the specified fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern) is applied to determine (select) the fluctuation production pattern. , set this (S4505). Since the special figure variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol, that is, the execution time of the variation game (see FIG. 9), the variation performance execution time (execution Period) will be in accordance with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

As the variable effect pattern, mainly, a variation mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. As a result, it is determined whether or not to execute the ready-to-win effect in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect). The variable production that executes (includes) the reach production is also referred to as "variable production with reach", and the variable production that does not execute (does not include) reach production is also called "non-reach variable production".

In addition, the ready-to-win production is, for example, as a display mode of the production pattern 8 when the result of the special pattern success/failure determination indicates that the result is a big hit, the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same (double). In the case of providing a mode (hit pattern array, special display mode), two of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, left production pattern 8L and right production pattern 8R) are hit pattern arrays ( special display mode) (also referred to as "reach pattern" or "reach mode") is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped), and the remaining one (for example, medium effect pattern 8C) continues to be displayed in a variable state ( Also referred to as "ready-to-win state"), it means the effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect pattern is stop-displayed with the pattern that completes the winning pattern arrangement. According to this ready-to-win effect, it is possible to effectively arouse the expectation of the player aiming for the big win. The ready-to-win effect performed on the display screen 7a is a kind of display effect.

The variable production pattern includes, in addition to the variation mode of the production pattern 8, execution modes (production patterns) such as display production, sound production, light emission production, and movable production that are executed accompanying the variable display of the production pattern 8. , Whether or not to execute these effects is also determined (S4505). Therefore, it can be said that the variable performance includes the display performance, the sound performance, the light-emitting performance, the movable performance, and the like, which are executed in association with the variable performance. In other words, in S4505, based on the result of the special symbol propriety determination, various production modes relating to the variable production including the variation of the production pattern 8 are determined. The process of S4505 (the production control microcomputer 91 that executes the process of S4505) corresponds to one aspect of the "production mode determining means".

Also, in S4505, based on the random number for determining the performance symbol acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), the performance symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "stop performance symbol") is determined and set. The stop effect pattern constitutes the ready-to-win pattern of the effect pattern 8, the hit pattern array, the losing pattern array, and the like. The types of stop display include a fixed stop display (also simply referred to as "fixed stop") for definitely stop-displaying the production pattern 8, and a temporary stop display before the production pattern 8 is definitely stop-displayed (simply " Also referred to as “temporary suspension”).

Temporary stop means that the variable display (for example, scroll display) of the production pattern 8 is temporarily stopped (suspended), and the production pattern 8 is temporarily stopped and displayed at a predetermined stop position on the display screen 7a. . The temporarily stopped effect pattern can be displayed in a slightly moved state or displayed in a stationary state. When the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the order of the first stop symbol, the second stop symbol and the third stop symbol before the end of the variable display, the stop display of each symbol also corresponds to the temporary stop. . On the other hand, fixed stop means that the variable display of the production pattern 8 is finished and the production pattern 8 is displayed in a completely stationary state at a predetermined stop position (for example, the production pattern display area 7b) on the display screen 7a. means that When the production pattern 8 is fixed and stopped after the variable display, the display result of the variable display (the result of the variable production) is definitely displayed (determined display) (derivative display). In other words, the performance symbol 8 is determined and stopped along with the end of the variable display of the special symbols (that is, the stop display of the special symbols). Therefore, the temporary stop of the production pattern 8 can be performed once or multiple times until the final stop.

The stop effect symbols determined (selected) in S4505 are a symbol for temporary stop (also referred to as "temporary stop symbol") and a symbol for fixed stop (also referred to as "fixed stop symbol"). For example, the production pattern 8 that is stopped (fixed stop) as a result of the variable production, that is, the fixed stop pattern is out of the result of the special design propriety determination, and if the deviation is reach or out, "787" etc. (Also called "reach out" or "reach pattern arrangement"), and if it is out without reach, "635" or "655" etc. ("complete loose eye" or "non-reach Also referred to as "pattern array".).

Also, in the low-probability-low base state, the result of the special symbol success/failure determination (first special symbol success/failure determination) is a big hit, and if the big hit is a 5R big hit (general big hit), the finalized stop pattern of the production pattern 8 is "777 , and in the case of the 10R first jackpot (general jackpot), the determined stop pattern of the production pattern 8 is the double of "777". On the other hand, in the low-probability-high base state or high-probability-high base state, the result of the special symbol success/failure determination (second special symbol success/failure determination) is a big hit, and if the big hit is the 10R ninth big hit (general big hit), the production pattern The fixed stop pattern of 8 is a double number (hit pattern array) of number patterns other than "777", and in the case of the 10R 8th big hit (general big hit), the fixed stop pattern of the production pattern 8 is a double number of "777". It is said that In this way, the double number of "777" is the fixed number of the 10R probability variable jackpot, which can be said to be the most advantageous jackpot for the player.

Also, in the low-probability-low base state, the result of the special symbol success/failure determination (first special symbol success/failure determination) is a big hit, and if the big hit is one of the 10R second to fifth big hits (special big hit), the production pattern The fixed stop pattern of 8 is a specific loose stitch among the loose stitches. This specific loose pattern notifies the winning (occurrence) of a special jackpot by a pattern arrangement similar to the winning pattern arrangement, and is a kind of winning pattern arrangement (special display mode). A specific open pattern is also called a "special pattern arrangement".

The specific random pattern (special pattern array) includes, for example, random patterns such as "123" and "567", and non-identical red patterns such as "373" and "773" (3 , 7), etc., can be constructed by a pattern arrangement having some regularity. In addition, at least one of the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the middle performance symbol 8C) can be constructed by a symbol arrangement in which the symbol is not normally displayed.

It should be noted that the stop display mode (symbol arrangement) of the effect symbol 8 described above is an example, and what is displayed as the stop effect symbol can be changed as appropriate. Further, the temporary stop symbol and the fixed stop symbol determined in S4505 may constitute the same stop display mode or different stop display modes. When the temporary stop pattern is different from the fixed stop pattern, the fixed stop pattern is finally stop-displayed through the re-variation display of the production pattern after the temporary stop (re-variation display, re-variation production), etc. can be done.

Also, in S4505, the determination symbol 8s (also referred to as "stop determination symbol") to be stopped and displayed in the determination symbol display area 7c is determined and set. The type of stop display of the determination symbol 8s is only the fixed stop display (fixed stop). As described above, the determination symbol 8s is displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbols, and is displayed in a stopped state in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbols, and mainly indicates the variation of the special symbols. This is because it functions as a pattern. Therefore, the stop determination symbol set in S4505 is a symbol for fixed stop (determined stop symbol). In the present embodiment, a fixed stop design of the same design (number design) arrangement as the fixed stop design of the production design 8 is set as the fixed stop design of the judgment design 8s. It should be noted that at least the lost pattern array (disconnection confirmed stop pattern) among the confirmed stop patterns of the judgment pattern 8s can be used as a common (one type) pattern array regardless of the lost pattern array (disconnection confirmed stop pattern) of the production pattern 8. good.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of modes (fluctuation patterns) such as a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect as the variable patterns (variable effect patterns) of the effect patterns 8 . In S4505, based on the fluctuation production pattern determination table, it is determined whether to perform any of these productions or not to carry out these productions (this is also referred to as "normal fluctuation"). Below, normal reach may be described as "NM reach", and super reach may be described as "SP reach".

And, for example, when the variable performance with reach is executed, one of the ready-to-reach performances is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable performance pattern determination table. Here, when the SP ready-to-win effect is executed, the possibility of a big win is set higher than when the NM ready-to-win effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the SP ready-to-win effect is a game effect with a higher possibility of winning a big hit (big hit expectation) than the NM ready-to-win effect.

In this embodiment, as the variation pattern specification command from the main control board 80, the sub control board 90 receives a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 30000 ms (30 seconds) or more. In this case, reach production (variable production with reach) can be set (executed) based on the command. Among them, when the fluctuation time is 30000 ms (30 seconds), NM reach production is set (executed) as the reach production, and when the fluctuation time is 45000 ms (45 seconds) or more, the SP reach production is set as the reach production. (executed). The variation performance in which the SP reach performance is not executed and the NM reach performance is executed (not including the SP reach performance) is also called "NM reach variation performance", and the SP reach performance is executed (including the SP reach performance). The variable production is also called "SP reach fluctuation production", and the NM reach fluctuation production and SP reach fluctuation production are also collectively called "reach fluctuation production".

In this embodiment, a plurality of effect patterns (reach effect patterns) are provided for each of the NM reach effect and the SP reach effect. A production pattern is set (executed). The type (number) of ready-to-win effects (ready-to-win effect patterns) can be arbitrarily determined.

Here, the variable display (variable effect) of the effect pattern 8 is basically performed as follows. First, when the special symbol propriety determination is executed and the variable display of the special symbols is started, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R start to be variablely displayed. Then, the fluctuation speed of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R becomes high and substantially constant, and when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) elapses from the start of fluctuation, the first stop pattern (in this embodiment, the left production pattern 8L). The fluctuation speed is lowered and the first stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). Next, the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R in this embodiment) slows down, the second stop symbol stops (temporary stop), and finally the third stop symbol (in this embodiment, middle effect symbol). 8C), the variation speed is lowered and the third stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). After that, when the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixed and stopped, the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and one variable display ends. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such variable display, normal variation, ready-to-win effects, and the like are performed.

Specifically, for example, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol according to the number of reserved balls and the game state is not operating (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R When the fluctuation display is started, the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) stops (temporary stop) at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has passed from the start of the fluctuation, followed by the right production pattern 8R. (Second stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped). At this time, when the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the same number of symbols (ready-to-win mode), the ready-to-win is established, and then the ready-to-win performance (NM ready-to-win performance or SP ready-to-win performance) is executed. In the case of the SP ready-to-win effect, the SP ready-to-win effect is executed after the NM ready-to-win effect (developing from the NM ready-to-win effect to the SP ready-to-win effect).

On the other hand, when the left and right production patterns 8L and 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped), if the ready-to-win state is not established (that is, if it is normal fluctuation), the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) is stopped (temporarily stopped). Subsequently, the medium effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped). In this embodiment, in the normal fluctuation, the time taken from the start of the variation of the production pattern 8 to the stop (temporary stop) of the third stop pattern (in this embodiment, the middle production pattern 8C) is about 11 seconds. . However, in the normal fluctuation when the special symbol fluctuation time reduction function is operating, the time taken from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) is normal (variation When the time reduction function is not activated), along with this, the time it takes for the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) and the middle production pattern 8C (third stop pattern) to stop (temporary stop) Shorten.

Depending on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506 described later, for example, after the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed at the same time. Order and timing of stop display of production symbols, such as stopping all at once (temporary stop), or all symbols continuing to fluctuate even after a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) until the first stop symbol stops may differ from the aspects described above.

Next, in S4506, the process (notice effect setting process) related to the setting of the notice effect is performed (S4506). The advance notice effect is a effect that suggests a change display that is currently being executed or a change that is stored (change display that will be executed later). Suggests the possibility of a specific display result (or special display result) (jackpot expectation), or the possibility that the display result of the variable display to be executed later will be a specific display result (or special display result) (jackpot expectation) ).

In the present embodiment, the notice effect (also referred to as "holding prefetch notice") based on the effect pending information (preliminary determination result) stored in S4395, and the current (this time) variable display (also referred to as "the relevant change".) Various advance notice effects such as related advance notice effects (also referred to as "pertinent change notice") can be executed, and a plurality of notice effect patterns are provided correspondingly. The notice effect is performed by displaying, for example, an image (also referred to as "preview image" or "preview information") suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit on the display screen 7a (also referred to as "preview display"). Further, in addition to the display effect (notice display), it is possible to perform the notice effect by sound effect, light effect, and movable effect, and it is also possible to perform by combining these effects. That is, the notice effect pattern includes execution modes such as display effect, sound effect, light emission effect, and movable effect. When executing a notice effect, out of multiple types of notice effects, one notice effect (one type of notice effect) may be executed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be performed at the same time. may also be executed.

In S4506, it is determined whether or not each notice effect is executed (execution/non-execution), or the effect mode (preview effect pattern) of the notice effect to be executed is set. Specifically, based on the notice effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the notice effect determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, the presence or absence of the notice effect execution and the notice effect pattern are determined. Then, based on the result of this determination, a notice performance pattern is set.

Multiple notice effect determination tables are provided, and the storage contents of the effect pending information stored in S4395 (preliminary judgment result) and the result of the special symbol propriety judgment specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502 (this time Appropriateness judgment result related to special figure fluctuation display), Similarly, according to the fluctuation pattern information of special symbols specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (variation pattern and stop pattern related to this special figure fluctuation display), in S4506 It is configured so that the table to be used (referenced) is determined. That is, in S4506, based on the preliminary determination result (reservation look-ahead result) and the success/failure determination result related to the special figure fluctuation display of this time, the fluctuation pattern, etc., the notice effect pattern (the effect mode of the notice effect) is determined by random number lottery . The process of S4506 (the production control microcomputer 91 that executes the process of S4506) corresponds to one aspect of the "production mode determining means".

The notice effect setting process (S4506) is a notice effect (suspended prefetch notice, The change notice) is performed, and the notice effect related to the processing here does not include the hold icon notice (a type of hold look-ahead notice) associated with the occurrence of the start ball. That is, the processing related to the setting of the pending icon notice accompanying the occurrence of the starting ball is performed in the below-described pending icon notice processing (S4400) instead of the notice effect setting processing (S4506).

Here, the notice effect (reserved prefetch notice) that is executed based on the effect reservation information (prefetch information) is also called "prefetch effect", and is executed based on the special figure 1 effect reserve information (first prefetch information) The advance notice effect to be executed based on the special figure 2 effect reservation information (second look-ahead information) is also referred to as a "second look-ahead effect".

In this embodiment, as a notice effect that can be executed during the variable effect (during the variable display), a notice effect (also referred to as "gimmick notice") using the movable effect member 14 is provided. The notice effect (gimmick notice) using the movable effect member 14 is a kind of movable effect. The ROM of the sub-control board 90 stores a plurality of gimmick notice execution patterns (also referred to as “gimmick notice patterns”) that define the execution timing and number of executions of the gimmick notice.

In this embodiment, if the variable production pattern set in S4505 is a variable production pattern of SP reach fluctuation production (variation production pattern with a fluctuation time of 45000 ms or more), or a special figure hold (variation The gimmick notice can be executed when the acquisition information of 45000 ms or longer is stored. When the performance control microcomputer 91 determines in S4506 to execute the gimmick notice, it determines (selects) a pattern to be executed from a plurality of gimmick notice patterns stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, (S4506).

The gimmick notice pattern includes an operation pattern (operation mode) of the movable effect member 14 and a light emission pattern (light emission mode) of the movable body lamp 15 . The operation pattern of the movable effect member 14 determines, for example, the operation timing, the number of times of operation, the operation speed, etc. of the movable effect member 14 . The light emission pattern of the movable lamp 15 determines, for example, the light emission timing and color of the movable lamp 15, whether the lamp is lit or blinked, the number of blinks (the number of times of light emission), the blink speed, and the like.

When the gimmick notice pattern is set in S4506, the driving data and the movable lamp for operating the movable production member 14 according to the operation pattern of the movable production member 14 and the light emission pattern of the movable lamp 15 included in the gimmick notice pattern. 15 is created in S4308 described above. By outputting the generated drive data and lamp data in accordance with the execution timing of the gimmick notice specified by the gimmick notice pattern (S4202, S4203), the movable production member 14 is operated and the movable body lamp 15 is activated. It emits light (a gimmick notice is executed).

Part or all of the notice effect pattern set in S4506 may be included in the variable effect pattern set in S4505. For example, a variable performance pattern with a gimmick notice and a variable performance pattern without a gimmick notice can be provided, assuming that the gimmick notice pattern is included in the variable production pattern. As described above, the effect (movable effect) using the movable effect member 14 can be executed as part of the ready-to-win effect during the variable display of the effect pattern 8. By including it in , it is possible to collectively decide or set the gimmick notice (movable effect) execution or not, and the gimmick notice pattern (movable effect pattern) in the case of execution, as a variable effect pattern in the processing of S4505. Become. As a result, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the processing related to the determination (setting) of the effect pattern.

Next, in S4507, the variable production start command for starting the variable production etc. is set in the sub output buffer based on the fluctuation production pattern set in S4505 and the notice production pattern set in S4506 (S4507), and the fluctuation production start process is executed. Finish. When the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 outputs the variable effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined variable performance image data corresponding to the variable performance pattern set in (image data indicating the start of variation of the performance pattern 8, during variation, stop of variation, etc.) and the notice performance pattern specified based on the command to start the variation performance That is, the predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image display device 7 displays the variable effect, the notice effect, etc. based on the read image data. Execute on the screen 7a. In addition, the variable display of the determination symbol 8s displayed in the determination symbol display area 7c is also performed. Furthermore, based on the variable production pattern and the notice production pattern specified based on the variable production start command, various productions such as sound production, light production, and movable production (gimmick production) are performed by the corresponding production device (speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable effect member 14, etc.).

[Hold icon notification process]
Next, the pending icon notification process (S4400) that is executed based on the reception of the starting entry command from the main control board 80 (YES in S4390) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the suspended icon notification process (S4400), first, it is determined whether or not the suspended icon notification flag is OFF (S4601).

The pending icon notice flag is a flag indicating whether or not the pending icon notice is being executed. When the pending icon notice is to be executed, it is turned on in S4605 to be described later. (Also referred to as "notice object hold".) It is turned OFF based on the end of the corresponding variable display (variable game). Therefore, when the production suspension displayed in the announcement display mode in the production suspension display area (first production suspension display area 9c or second production suspension display area 9d) moves to the variable suspension display area 9e, the production suspension (notice Until the variable display (variable game) corresponding to the object suspension) is completed, the production suspension is newly displayed (additional display) in the production suspension display area (first production suspension display area 9c, second production suspension display area 9d). Even if it is done, the new production suspension is not displayed in the advance notice display mode. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of expectation for a big win in the variable game currently being executed.

It should be noted that the pending icon notice may be turned off with the start of the variable display (variable game) corresponding to the special figure holding that triggered the execution of the holding icon notice (consumption of the special figure hold). In this case, while the production suspension is displayed in the variable suspension display area 9e in the advance notice display mode, the production suspension display area (first production suspension display area 9c, second production suspension display area 9d) is newly displayed (additional display ) can be displayed in a notice display mode, so that in addition to the variable game currently being executed, the player will have expectations for the variable game corresponding to the subsequent special figure hold (prediction object hold). becomes possible.

If it is determined in S4601 that the pending icon notice flag is not OFF (it is ON) (NO in S4601), the pending icon notice is currently being executed, so this process ends without performing the processes after S4602. Therefore, in this embodiment, during execution of the pending icon notice, the pending icon notice for the newly stored (additionally stored) special figure pending (later special figure pending) is not executed. That is, two or more pending effects in the advance notice display mode are not displayed in the pending effect display area. It should be noted that, without providing the pending icon notice flag, during the execution of the pending icon notice, it may be possible to execute the pending icon notice targeting the later special figure hold. That is, it may be configured such that two or more pending effects in the advance notice display mode can be displayed in the pending effect display area.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4601 that the pending icon notice flag is OFF (YES in S4601), it is determined (lottery) whether or not to execute the pending icon notice (S4602). In this embodiment, when the gaming state is a low-probability-low base state, that is, when a low base state in which the variation display of the first special symbol (also referred to as "first variation game") is mainly executed, the second It is configured such that a pending icon notice (also referred to as a "first pending icon notice") by the one effect pending 9a can be executed. Also, if the game state is a low probability high base state and a high probability high base state, that is, the second special symbol fluctuation display (also referred to as "second fluctuation game") is mainly executed High base In the case of the state, the pending icon notice (also referred to as "second pending icon notice") by the second effect holding 9b is configured to be executable. Correspondingly, in S4602, if the current gaming state is the low base state, it is determined whether or not to execute the first hold icon announcement, and if the current game state is the high base state, the second hold icon is determined. It is determined whether or not to execute the icon notice.

The determination of whether to execute the pending icon advance notice (also referred to as “holding icon advance notice execution determination”) can be made based on, for example, a pending icon advance notice execution determination table (not shown). Specifically, for example, a random number (for example, “0 to 99”) for determining the execution of pending icon notice is provided as the random number for determining the effect, one value is randomly obtained from the random number, and the obtained value (holding icon notice execution determination random number) based on the pending icon notice execution determination table. The random number value for determining the execution of the pending icon advance notice can be obtained, for example, at the timing of receiving the start entering command (S4390) or at the timing of determining the execution of the pending icon advance notice (S4602).

As a result of the judgment in S4602, if the pending icon notice is not executed (NO in S4603), this processing ends without performing the processing after S4604, and if the pending icon notice is executed (YES in S4603), the pending icon notice is executed A pattern (also referred to as a "hold icon notice pattern") is set (S4604).

The pending icon notice pattern defines various conditions for executing the pending icon notice, such as the display timing when the pending icon is displayed in the notice display mode, the type of notice display mode, the number of changes (the number of changes to the hold), etc. be. The display timing of the notice display mode is, for example, when the start ball occurs (when a new hold icon is displayed with the start ball), or when the special figure hold stored before the notice target hold (also known as "advance hold" ), when the display position of the hold icon corresponding to the notice target hold on the production hold display area moves (shifts) in the direction of decreasing the number of holds, the hold icon corresponding to the notice target hold is displayed in the production hold display area to the variable pending display area (when it changes to the active pending icon).

In S4604, when it is determined to execute the first pending icon notice in the pending icon notice execution determination (S4602), the execution pattern of the first pending icon notice (also referred to as "first pending icon notice pattern") is determined. is set, and when it is determined to execute the second pending icon announcement, the execution pattern of the second pending icon announcement (also referred to as "second pending icon announcement pattern") is set. The first pending icon notification pattern and the second pending icon notification pattern are also collectively referred to as "suspended icon notification pattern".

The pending icon notice pattern set in S4604 can be determined (selected) based on, for example, a pending icon notice pattern determination table (not shown). Specifically, for example, a random number (for example, “0 to 99”) for determining the pending icon notice pattern is provided as the random number for determining the effect, one value is randomly obtained from the random number, and the acquired value (the pending icon notice A random number for pattern determination) is determined based on the suspended icon notification pattern determination table to determine (select) a pattern to be executed from among a plurality of predetermined suspended icon notification patterns. The random number value for determining the pending icon notice pattern can be acquired, for example, at the timing of receiving the start entering command (S4390) or at the timing of determining the pending icon notice pattern (S4604).

After the pending icon notice pattern is set in S4064, the pending icon notice flag is turned ON (S4605). Then, the suspended icon notification command for instructing the execution of the suspended icon notification based on the suspended icon notification pattern set in S4604 is set in the sub-output buffer (S4606), and this processing is terminated.

When the pending icon notice command set in S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits the pending icon notice pattern specified based on the received pending icon notice command, that is, Image data for pending icon notice (result pending image data, etc.) corresponding to the pending icon notice pattern set in S4604 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the pending icon notice based on the read image data is displayed on the image display device 7. is executed on the display screen 7a (effect pending display area, variable pending display area).

[Sound control processing]
Next, the sound control process (S4303) executed in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the sound control process (S4303), effect sound control process (S4701) is first performed. The effect sound control process (S4701) is performed based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 described above. Effect sound (notice sound, etc.) included in the notice effect executed based on the notice effect pattern, effect sound (jackpot BGM, etc.) included in the jackpot game effect executed by the above-mentioned jackpot game related effect processing (S4406), etc. , which is a process of outputting various effect sounds as the game progresses.

As described above, the pachinko game machine 1 has 16 reproduction channels from reproduction ch01 to reproduction ch16 (see FIG. 44(B)). In this embodiment, the reproduction channel to be used is automatically determined (variable) according to the availability of reproduction channels when outputting (reproducing) sounds (sound data) such as effect sounds, notification sounds, and confirmation sounds. (automatic channel method). Specifically, when outputting (reproducing) sound, channels not currently used (reproduced) (also referred to as "empty channels") are extracted from reproduction channels 01 to 16, and the extracted empty channels are used for sound. is configured to be used for output (playback) of For example, if all of playback channels 01 to 16 are empty channels (non-playback), then playback ch01 is used in order. Also, if reproduction ch01 and ch02 are in use (reproducing) and reproduction ch03 and subsequent channels are free channels, reproduction ch03 and subsequent channels are used. Then, for example, when one effect sound (for example, normal fluctuation BGM) is output in stereo sound, the effect sound is output (reproduced) using two reproduction channels. In addition, a plurality of types of effect sounds (for example, normal fluctuation BGM and symbol stop sound, normal fluctuation BGM, advance notice sound, start prize winning sound, etc.) may be output (reproduced) at the same time. Also in this case, the reproduction channel to be used is automatically determined according to the channel availability. In this way, the reproduction channel to be used is not fixed but variable according to the type of sound (sound data) to be output.

It should be noted that the order of priority for outputting (reproducing) each sound such as effect sound, notification sound, and confirmation sound that can be output from the pachinko game machine 1 is determined in advance, and the reproduction channel is determined according to the priority. can be For example, if there is no empty channel for outputting a certain sound, the channel that is playing a sound with a lower priority than the sound to be output (also called "new sound"), or the multiple types of sounds that are being played A new sound may be reproduced using a channel that is currently reproducing a sound having a relatively low priority among sounds. As a result, even if there is no empty channel for outputting (reproducing) new sounds, it is possible to preferentially output (reproduce) new sounds. Also, the reproduction channel used for sound output may be fixed according to the type (content) of the sound (fixed channel system).

In S4701, based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 described above, the effect sound (sound data) to be output along with the variable effect is set (assigned) to an empty channel among the reproduction channels 01 to 16 and output. process. The effect sound is output from the speaker 67 at a volume (output volume) corresponding to the level of volume (volume setting value) set at the time of output. In addition to the production sound based on the variable production pattern, the production sound (notice sound) based on the notice production pattern and the production sound (jackpot production sound) based on the production pattern of the jackpot game production (opening production, round production, ending production), etc. Similarly, a process of setting (assigning) an empty channel among reproduction channels 01 to 16 and outputting is performed (S4701).

When the reproduction time of the sound (sound data) set to the reproduction channel (empty channel) has elapsed and the reproduction of the sound is completed, the set sound (sound data) is deleted (erased) from the reproduction channel. The reproduction time of sound (sound data) corresponds to the reproduction period from the start of reproduction of sound (sound data) to the end of reproduction. Since the reproduction period corresponds to a period during which sound is output from the speaker 67, the reproduction period is also called an "output period".

The above is an overview of the effect sound control process (S4701), and the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90) that executes the effect sound control process (S4701) functions as "effect sound output means". After the effect sound control process (S4701), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs notification sound control process (S4703) and volume adjustment process (S4705), which will be described later.

[Notification sound control process]
As shown in FIG. 46, in the notification sound control process (S4703), first, it is determined whether or not fraud has been detected (S4803). As described above, in this embodiment, the radio wave sensor 71 and the magnetic sensor 72 are provided as fraud detection means (see FIG. 5). Then, the radio wave detection signal and the magnetic detection signal input to the main control board 80 are turned ON (detection state). The game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80, when the radio wave detection signal turns ON, transmits a radio wave detection command, which is a kind of fraud detection command, toward the sub control board 90, and when the magnetic detection signal turns ON, fraud A magnetism detection command, which is a type of detection command, is transmitted to the sub control board 90 .

In S4803, based on the reception status of the fraud detection command (radio wave detection command, magnetic detection command) from the main control board 80, it can be determined whether or not fraud has been detected. That is, if no radio wave detection command or magnetic detection command is received, it is determined that fraud has not been detected (NO in S4803), and if a radio wave detection command or magnetic detection command is received, it is determined that fraud has been detected. (YES in S4803).

If it is determined that fraud has been detected in S4803 (YES in S4803), the processing for starting fraud detection sound output (S4805) described later is performed, and if it is determined that fraud has not been detected (NO in S4803), the processing of S4805 is performed. Without doing it, it shifts to the processing of S4807.

In S4807, it is determined whether or not opening of the front frame 51 has been detected (S4807). As described above, this embodiment includes the frame open detection switch 70 capable of detecting that the front frame 51 is open (see FIG. 5). is detected, the frame open detection signal input to the main control board 80 via the payout control board 110 is turned ON (detection state). On the other hand, when the closing of the front frame 51 is detected by the frame open detection switch 70, the frame open detection signal input to the main control board 80 via the payout control board 110 is turned OFF (non-detection state). The game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 transmits a frame opening command to the sub control board 90 when the frame opening detection signal changes from OFF to ON. Also, when the frame open detection signal changes from ON to OFF, a frame close command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 .

In S4807, it is possible to determine whether or not opening of the front frame 51 has been detected based on the reception status of the frame opening command from the main control board 80. FIG. That is, if the frame open command is not received, it is determined that the opening of the front frame 51 is not detected (the front frame 51 is not opened) (NO in S4807), and if the frame open command is received, the front It is determined that the opening of the frame 51 has been detected (the front frame 51 has been opened) (YES in S4807).

If it is determined that the opening of the front frame 51 is detected in S4807 (YES in S4807), the frame opening sound output start processing (S4809) described later is performed, and if it is determined that the opening of the front frame 51 is not detected (S4807 NO), the process proceeds to S4811 without performing the process of S4809.

In S4811, it is determined whether or not a right-handed hit that shoots a game ball toward the right game area 3B (see FIG. 3) of the game areas 3 formed on the game board surface is detected in a low base state (S4811) . As described above, the low base state is a game state (also referred to as "left-handed game state") in which a game ball is shot by left-handed, and the game ball is entered into the left game area 3A to progress the game. . This is because the possibility of the game ball entering the first starting hole 20 is higher than that of the second starting hole 21 (the game ball is easier to enter). In spite of this, the fact that a right-handed hit is detected in the low base state means that the game ball is not being shot in a shooting mode according to the game state, that is, the game ball is not being shot properly. This means that if the game proceeds as it is, the player may be disadvantaged, and the fairness of the game may be impaired. In connection with this, the processing of S4811 shall be performed. A state in which right-handed hitting is performed in a low-base state (left-handed gaming state) is also referred to as a “predetermined state”.

The determination of S4811 can be made, for example, based on the detection status of the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B. In this embodiment, a gate 28 is provided in the right game area 3B (see FIG. 3), and the gate 28 is provided with a gate sensor 28a. The gate sensor 28a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28, and its detection signal (also called "gate passage detection signal") is input to the main control board 80 (see FIG. 5). When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a, the gate passage detection signal input to the main control board 80 is turned ON (detection state). The game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 transmits a left-handed instruction command to the sub-control board 90 when the gate passage detection signal is turned ON at least once in the low base state. The transmission condition of the left-handed instruction command is, for example, that the gate passage detection signal is turned ON a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) within a predetermined time (for example, within 5 seconds) in the low base state, or that the low base state It is also possible to detect that the ball has entered the right general prize-winning opening 27 . In addition, a dedicated sensor or the like may be provided on the game board 2 (right game area 3B) for detecting a right hit in the low base state.

In S4811, based on the reception status of the left-handed instruction command from the main control board 80, it is possible to determine whether or not right-handed hitting is detected in the low base state (whether right-handed hitting is being performed). That is, when the left-handed instruction command is not received, it is determined that right-handed hitting is not detected in the low base state (right-handed hitting is not performed) (NO in S4811), and when the left-handed instruction command is received , it is determined that right-handed hitting is detected in the low base state (right-handed hitting is being performed) (YES in S4811).

If it is determined in S4811 that right-handed hitting is detected in the low base state (YES in S4811), left-handed hitting instruction sound output start processing (S4813) and notification monitoring processing (S4815), which will be described later, are performed, and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that a right shot is not detected in the low base state (NO in S4811), the process of S4815 is performed without performing the process of S4813, and this process ends.

Here, the game control microcomputer 81 can detect fraud based on the radio wave detection signal and the magnetic detection signal input to the main control board 80, and the front frame 51 is opened based on the frame open detection signal. can be detected, and it is possible to detect hitting to the right in a low base state based on the gate passage detection signal. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 can detect fraud by the processing of S4803, can detect the opening of the front frame 51 by the processing of S4807, and can detect the opening of the front frame 51 by the processing of S4811. It is possible to detect a right hit. In other words, the game control microcomputer 81 and the effect control microcomputer 91 determine that the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is unsuitable for the game (specific state) or that game balls unsuitable for the game state are being shot. It is possible to detect the state (predetermined state). Thus, the game control microcomputer 81 and the performance control microcomputer 91 capable of detecting the state of the pachinko game machine 1 function as "state detection means". Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 that executes the notification sound control process (S4703) generates various notification sounds (fraud detection sound, frame opening sound, and left-handed instruction sound) described below according to the state of detection by the state detection means. ), and functions as a “notification sound output means”.

[Fraud detection sound output start process]
In the notification sound control processing (S4703) described above, if it is determined that fraud (radio waves or magnetism) has been detected (YES in S4803), that is, if the conditions for starting the output of the fraud detection sound are satisfied (that is, if a specific state is detected The fraud detection sound output start process (S4805) executed in the case of

As shown in FIG. 47, in the fraud detection sound output start process (S4805), first, it is determined whether or not the frame opening sound flag is OFF (S4900). The frame opening sound flag is a flag that is turned ON in the process of S5007 of the frame opening sound output start process (S4809), which will be described later, and is turned ON when the output (playback) of the frame opening sound is started. Become. After the start of outputting the frame-opening sound, the frame-opening sound flag is kept ON until the output (reproduction) of the frame-opening sound ends. Therefore, when the frame opening sound flag is OFF, it can be determined that the frame opening sound is not being output (reproduced), and when the frame opening sound flag is not OFF (is ON), the frame opening sound is being output. It can be determined that it is in the middle (playing).

If it is determined in S4900 that the frame opening sound flag is not OFF (it is ON) (NO in S4900), that is, if the frame opening sound is being output (played), this process is performed without performing the processes after S4901. finish. Therefore, the output (playback) of the fraud detection sound does not start while the frame opening sound is being output, and the fraud detection sound is not output (played) while the frame opening sound is being output (played). become a thing. In addition, if the condition to start outputting the fraud detection sound is met while the frame opening sound is being output, the output of the frame opening sound is stopped (finished) and the processing after S4901 is performed, so that the fraud detection sound is output. can be

If it is determined in S4900 that the frame opening sound flag is OFF (YES in S4900), that is, if the frame opening sound is not being output (played) (the frame opening sound is not being output (played)), Go to processing. In S4901, regardless of the currently set volume level (volume setting value, volume information), that is, the volume of the effect sound (also referred to as "effect volume") is set to zero (" 0”) (S4901). As a result, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 67 becomes zero (silent, no sound), and the player, hall staff, etc. cannot hear the effect sound.

Here, if the effect sound is being output when the processing of S4901 is performed, the effect sound being output (played) is set to one of the playback ch01 to 16 (empty channel) ( However, even if the volume of the sound effect is set to zero in S4901, the sound effect being output will continue to be assigned to the reproduction channel. In other words, the playback channel that is used to output (playback) the effect sound when the processing of S4901 is performed does not become a vacant channel even if the volume of the effect sound is set to zero. ) is continued (the reproduction channel for the effect sound is secured). As a result, when the volume of the effect sound returns to the volume (for example, volume "3") before zero setting (mute setting) by S4901, the playback of the effect sound is immediately started due to lack of empty channels for playback. It is possible to avoid the problem of being unable to (restart).

In S4901, the volume of the effect sound is not set to "0", but set to a small volume (volume "2") or a minimum volume (volume "1") smaller than the standard volume (for example, volume "3"). You may do so. In short, the volume of the effect sound set in S4901 should be a volume that does not interfere with the output (listening) of the fraud detection sound from the speaker 67, and the effect sound is harder to hear than the fraud detection sound (in other words, Then, it is sufficient if the volume is such that the fraud detection sound can be easily heard. The volume of the effect sound set in S4901 (volume "0" in this embodiment) is also called "specific volume".

Next, in S4903, it is determined whether or not the left-hand hitting instruction sound flag is ON (S4903). The left-handed instruction sound flag is a flag that is turned ON in the process of S5101 of the left-handed instruction sound output start process (S4813) described later, and is triggered when output (reproduction) of the left-handed instruction sound is started. is turned ON. After the output of the left-handed instruction sound is started, the left-handed instructional sound flag is maintained ON until the reproduction time of the left-handed instructional sound elapses (until the output of the left-handed instructional sound is completed). Therefore, when the left-handed instruction sound flag is ON, it can be determined that the left-handed instruction sound is being output (reproduced), and when the left-handed instruction sound flag is not ON (is OFF), the left It can be determined that the hitting instruction sound is not being output (reproduced).

If it is determined in S4903 that the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is ON (YES in S4903), the reproduction of the left-handed hitting instruction sound is stopped (S4905). That is, when the condition for starting the output of the tamper detection sound is satisfied during the output period of the left-handed instruction sound, the output of the left-handed instruction sound is stopped and the output of the tamper detection sound is started. For this reason, when the fraud detection sound is output (played), the left-handed instruction sound is not output (played), and the output (playback) of the fraud detection sound is higher than the output (playback) of the left-handed instruction sound. Priority will be given. This is because there is a higher possibility that the progress of the game will be adversely affected when fraud is detected compared to when a right hit is detected in a low base state, and the latter is considered to be a more serious error than the former. because it can be captured.

When the reproduction of the left-handed hitting instruction sound is stopped by the processing of S4905, the output of the left-handed hitting instruction sound from the speaker 67 is stopped. In S4905, the reproduction of the left-handed instruction sound that is set (assigned) to one of the reproduction channels 01 to 16 (empty channel) is stopped. shall continue. As a result, the reproduction channel for the left-handed hitting instruction sound is secured until the reproduction time of the left-handed hitting instruction sound elapses.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4903 that the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S4903), the process proceeds to S4907 without performing the process of S4905.

At S4907, the fraud detection sound flag is turned ON (S4907). As described above, the fraud detection sound flag is a kind of notification sound flag. In this embodiment, a radio wave detection sound and a magnetic detection sound are provided as notification sounds (fraud detection sounds) related to fraud detection (see FIG. 44A). A radio wave detection sound flag (also referred to as a "first fraud detection sound flag") and a magnetic detection sound flag (also referred to as a "second fraud detection sound flag") are provided.

Fraud detection sound output start processing (S4805) is processing executed when it is determined that fraud has been detected in S4803, that is, when radio waves are detected by the radio sensor 71 or when magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor 72. is. In S4907, when the current fraud detection sound output start processing (S4805) is triggered by the detection of radio waves by the radio wave sensor 71 (reception of the radio wave detection command), the radio wave detection sound flag as the fraud detection sound flag is turned ON, When triggered by the detection of magnetism by the magnetic sensor 72 (receipt of a magnetism detection command), the magnetism detection sound flag as the fraud detection sound flag is turned ON.

Next, in S4909, fraud detection sound (sound data of fraud detection sound) corresponding to the type of fraud detection sound flag turned ON in S4907, that is, radio wave detection sound (sound data of radio wave detection sound) or magnetic detection sound (magnetic detection Sound data of the sound) is set (assigned) to one of the free channels of playback ch01 to 16ch, and playback of the fraud detection sound is started (S4909), and a timer for measuring the playback time of the fraud detection sound ("fraud detection (also called "sound timer") is started (S4911).

The volume of the fraud detection sound that starts playing in S4909 is the maximum volume (volume "5 ”). Therefore, the fraud detection sound is output from the speaker 67 at the maximum volume. Also, when the output (reproduction) of the fraud detection sound is started, the volume of the effect sound is set to zero (specific volume) regardless of the setting contents of the volume information (S4901). That is, when the state detecting means detects the specific state, the sound volume of the effect sound is set to the specific sound volume regardless of the setting contents of the sound volume information. Therefore, while the fraud detection sound is output, the effect detection sound cannot be heard and the fraud detection sound can be heard.

Here, the contents of the fraud detection sound will be described. The radio wave detection sound and the magnetic detection sound, which are fraud detection sounds, each have a reproduction time of 30 seconds and include a predetermined warning sound and a predetermined message sound. The radio wave detection sound is composed of a warning sound of "boo-boo" and a message sound of "radio waves detected" (also referred to as "first guidance voice"). It includes a warning sound "Boo" and a message sound "Magnetism detected" (also referred to as "first guidance sound"). A fraud detection sound (notification sound related to fraud detection) that includes such a warning sound and a message sound (first guidance sound) is also called a "specific notification sound" or a "first notification sound."

When the S4909 starts playing the radio wave detection sound, the "Boo Boo" warning sound and the "Radio wave detected" message sound will be played in this order as one set (a series of sound data), and the playback time will elapse. Loop playback (repeated playback) continues until the

When the S4909 starts playing the magnetic detection sound, the playback time elapses as a set (a series of sound data) of the warning sound of "Boo Boo" and the message sound of "Magnetism detected" in this order. Loop playback (repeated playback) continues until the

Note that the reproduction time of the fraud detection sound, the content of the warning sound and message sound that constitute the fraud detection sound, and the like are not limited to those shown in this embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate.

[Frame opening sound output start process]
In the above-described notification sound control process (S4703), if it is determined that the opening of the front frame 51 (frame opening) has been detected (YES in S4807), that is, if the frame opening sound output start condition is met (that is, if the specific The frame opening sound output start process (S4809) executed when the state is detected will be described.

As shown in FIG. 48, in the frame opening sound output start process (S4809), first, it is determined whether or not the fraud detection sound flag is OFF (S5000). The fraud detection sound flag is a flag that is turned ON in the processing of S4907 of the above-described fraud detection sound output start processing (S4805), and is turned ON when the output (reproduction) of the fraud detection sound is started. Become. After starting to output the fraud detection sound, the fraud detection sound flag is kept ON until the output (reproduction) of the fraud detection sound ends. Therefore, if the fraud detection sound flag is OFF, it can be determined that the fraud detection sound is not being output (played), and if the fraud detection sound flag is not OFF (it is ON), the fraud detection sound is output. It can be determined that it is in the middle (playing).

If it is determined in S5000 that the fraud detection sound flag is not OFF (it is ON) (NO in S5000), that is, if the fraud detection sound is being output (played), this process is performed without performing the processes after S5001. finish. Therefore, the output (playback) of the frame opening sound does not start while the fraud detection sound is being output, and the frame opening sound is not output (played) while the fraud detection sound is being output (played). become a thing. If the conditions for starting the frame opening sound output are satisfied while the fraud detection sound is being output, the output of the fraud detection sound is stopped (finished) and the processing after S5001 is performed so that the frame opening sound is output. can be

If it is determined in S5000 that the fraud detection sound flag is OFF (YES in S5000), that is, if the fraud detection sound is not being output (played) (the fraud detection sound is not being output (played)), Go to processing. In S5001, regardless of the currently set volume level (volume setting value, volume information), that is, the volume of the effect sound (effect volume) is set to zero (“0”) regardless of the setting contents of the current volume information. (S5001). As a result, the sound volume (output sound volume) of the effect sound output from the speaker 67 becomes zero (silent, no sound), and the player, hall staff, etc. cannot hear the effect sound.

Here, if the effect sound is being output when the processing of S5001 is performed, the effect sound being output (played) is set to one of the playback channels 01 to 16 (empty channel) ( However, even if the volume of the sound effect is set to zero in S5001, the sound effect being output will continue to be assigned to the reproduction channel. In other words, the playback channel that is used to output (playback) the effect sound when the processing of S5001 is performed does not become a vacant channel even if the volume of the effect sound is set to zero. ) is continued (the reproduction channel for the effect sound is secured). As a result, when the volume of the effect sound returns to the volume (for example, volume "3") before zero setting (silence setting) by S5001, the playback of the effect sound is immediately started due to lack of empty channels for playback. It is possible to avoid the problem of being unable to (restart).

In S5001, the volume of the effect sound is set not to "0", but to a small volume (volume "2") or a minimum volume (volume "1") that is smaller than the standard volume (for example, volume "3"). You may do so. In short, the volume of the effect sound set in S5001 should be a volume that does not interfere with the output (listening) of the frame-opening sound from the speaker 67, and the effect sound is made more difficult to hear than the frame-opening sound (in other words, Then, it is sufficient if the volume is such that the frame opening sound can be easily heard. The volume of the effect sound set in S5001 (volume "0" in this embodiment) is also called "specific volume".

Next, in S5003, it is determined whether or not the left-hand hitting instruction sound flag is ON (S5003). Since the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is as described above, a description thereof will be omitted here. If it is determined in S5003 that the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is ON (YES in S5003), reproduction of the left-handed hitting instruction sound is stopped (S5005). That is, when the condition for starting the output of the frame opening sound is satisfied during the output period of the left hitting instruction sound, the output of the left hitting instruction sound is stopped and the output of the frame opening sound is started. For this reason, when the frame opening sound is output (played), the left-handed instruction sound is not output (played), and the output (playback) of the frame-opening sound is higher than the output (playback) of the left-handed instruction sound. Priority will be given. In the first place, even if a game ball is shot when the front frame 51 is open, the shot game ball spills out of the machine from the game board surface (game area 3). This is because the need for outputting the indicating sound is low.

When the reproduction of the left-handed hitting instruction sound is stopped by the processing of S5005, the output of the left-handed hitting instruction sound from the speaker 67 is stopped. At this time, as in the case where the reproduction of the left-handed instruction sound is stopped in S4905 described above, the allocation of the left-handed instruction sound to the reproduction channel is continued. As a result, the reproduction channel for the left-handed hitting instruction sound is secured until the reproduction time of the left-handed hitting instruction sound elapses. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5003 that the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S5003), the process proceeds to S5007 without performing the process of S5005.

At S5007, the frame opening sound flag is turned ON (S5007). As described above, the frame opening sound flag is a kind of notification sound flag. In this embodiment, a frame opening sound is provided as a notification sound for frame opening (see FIG. 44A), and a frame opening sound flag is provided corresponding to this.

Frame opening sound output start processing (S4809) is processing that is executed when it is determined in S4807 that the opening of the front frame 51 is detected, that is, when opening of the front frame 51 is detected by the frame opening detection switch 70. be. In S5007, when the front frame 51 is detected to be opened by the frame opening detection switch 70 (reception of the frame opening command), the frame opening sound flag is turned ON.

Next, in S5009, the frame-opening sound (sound data of the frame-opening sound) is set (assigned) to one of the reproduction ch01 to ch16 vacant channels, and reproduction of the frame-opening sound is started (S5009). The volume of the frame opening sound is the maximum volume (volume corresponding to volume "5") and be done. Therefore, the frame opening sound is output from the speaker 67 at the maximum volume. Also, at the start of the output (reproduction) of the frame opening sound, the volume of the effect sound is set to zero (specific volume) regardless of the setting contents of the volume information (S5001). That is, when the state detecting means detects the specific state, the sound volume of the effect sound is set to the specific sound volume regardless of the setting contents of the sound volume information. Therefore, while the frame opening sound is output, the effect sound cannot be heard and the frame opening sound can be heard.

Here, the content of the frame opening sound will be described. The frame opening sound has no set playback time, and is played while the front frame 51 is open, that is, from when the frame opening detection switch 70 detects that the front frame 51 is open to when it is closed. It is what is done. The frame opening sound includes a predetermined warning sound and a predetermined message sound. Specifically, it is composed of a warning sound of "knock-knock-knock" and a message sound of "the door is open" (also referred to as "first guidance voice"). A frame opening sound (notification sound related to frame opening) that includes such a warning sound and a message sound (first guidance sound) is also called a "specific notification sound" or a "first notification sound."

When the reproduction of the frame opening sound is started in S5009, the warning sound of "Kinkon, Kinkon" and the message sound of "The door is open" are set in this order as one set (a series of sound data), and the front frame 51 is closed. (until the closing of the front frame 51 is detected) is loop-reproduced (repeatedly reproduced).

Note that the contents of the warning sound and message sound that constitute the frame opening sound are not limited to those shown in this embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. Also, the playback time may be set for the frame opening sound. In this case, unless the front frame 51 is closed, the frame opening sound is loop-reproduced (repeatedly reproduced) until the frame-opening sound reproduction time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses. By setting the playback time for the frame opening sound, for example, when the front frame 51 is opened while the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is ON, maintenance work of the game board 2, so-called grape elimination work, etc. are performed. To prevent a worker and people around him (players, etc.) from feeling uncomfortable because the frame opening sound does not continue to sound during the work even if the working time is long and the opening of the front frame 51 continues. becomes possible. When setting the playback time for the frame opening sound, the timer that measures the playback time of the frame opening sound (also called "frame opening sound timer") is activated when the frame opening sound starts playing in S5009. Configure it to start. )

[Left Strike Instruction Sound Output Start Processing]
In the notification sound control processing (S4703) described above, if it is determined that right-handed hitting in the low base state has been detected (YES in S4811), that is, if the output start condition for the left-handed instruction sound is met (that is, if the predetermined state is detected), the left-handed instruction sound output start processing (S4813) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 49, in the left-hand hitting instruction sound output start process (S4813), first, the left-hand hitting instruction sound flag is turned ON (S5101). Next, it is determined whether or not the frame opening sound flag, the radio wave detection sound flag, and the magnetic detection sound flag are OFF (S5103, S5105). As a result, if it is determined that the frame opening sound flag, the radio wave detection sound flag, and the magnetic detection sound flag are all OFF (YES in S5103, YES in S5105), the left-handed instruction sound (left-handed instruction sound) (sound data) is set (assigned) to one of the vacant channels of playback ch01 to 16ch, playback of the left-handed instruction sound is started (S5107), and a timer for measuring the playback time of the left-handed instruction sound (also referred to as "indicator sound timer") is started (S5109), and this processing ends.

The volume of the left-handed instruction sound that starts playing in S5107 is the maximum volume (volume " 5”). Therefore, the speaker 67 outputs the left-handed instruction sound at the maximum volume. In addition, the volume of the effect sound is not set to zero (specific volume) at the start of the output (reproduction) of the left-handed instruction sound. That is, when the predetermined state is detected by the state detection means, the sound volume of the effect sound is not set to the specific sound volume. Therefore, while the left-hand hitting instruction sound is being output, both the effect sound and the left-hand hitting instruction sound can be heard. However, since the left-handed instruction sound is always output at the maximum volume, if the volume of the effect sound (volume level) is set to a volume smaller than the maximum volume (volume "5") by adjusting the volume, the effect The sound is harder to hear than the left-handed instruction sound. Further, when the volume (level of volume) of the effect sound is set to the maximum volume (volume "5") by the volume adjustment operation, the left-handed instruction sound can be heard in the same manner as the effect sound. As in the case of outputting the fraud detection sound and the frame opening sound described above, the volume of the effect sound may be set to a specific volume at the start of the output (playback) of the left-handed instruction sound.

Here, the contents of the left-hand hitting instruction sound will be described. The left-handed instruction sound has a playback time of 8 seconds and includes a predetermined message sound without a warning sound. Specifically, it is configured to include a message sound (also referred to as "second voice guidance") of "please return to left-handed" without including a warning sound. A left-handed instruction sound (indicative sound related to left-handed instruction) that does not include a warning sound but includes a message sound (second guidance sound) is also referred to as a "predetermined notification sound" or a "second notification sound".

When the reproduction of the left-handed instruction sound is started in S5107, the message sound "Please return to left-handed" is loop-reproduced (repeatedly reproduced) until the reproduction time elapses. Note that the playback time of the left-handed instruction sound and the content of the message sound that constitutes the left-handed instruction sound are not limited to those shown in this embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate.

On the other hand, if it is determined that any one of the frame opening sound flag, the radio wave detection sound flag, and the magnetic detection sound flag is not OFF (is ON) after the left-handed instruction sound flag is turned ON in S5101 (NO in S5103) (or NO in S5105), without performing the processing of S5107, that is, without starting the reproduction of the left-handed hitting instruction sound, the operation of the left-handed hitting instruction sound timer is started (S5109), and this processing ends. In other words, the operation of the left-handed instruction sound timer is started without setting (assigning) the left-handed instructional sound (sound data of the left-handed instructional sound) to the reproduction channel, and this processing ends.

In this case, although the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is ON (although the left-handed hitting instruction sound reproduction (output) start condition is satisfied), the left-handed hitting instruction sound is not output from the speaker 67, and the left-handed hitting instruction sound timer is set. It will work (playback time will be measured). That is, when the left-handed instruction sound flag is ON and the left-handed instructional sound is not reproduced (output) and the left-handed instructional sound timer is activated, the left-handed instructional sound flag indicates the start of reproduction (output) of the left-handed instructional sound. This indicates that the period from the establishment of the condition to the establishment of the reproduction (output) termination condition for the left-handed instruction sound is in effect. It indicates the remaining period (remaining time) until it is established.

In this way, when the output start condition of the left-handed instruction sound (second information sound) is satisfied during the output period of the fraud detection sound or the frame opening sound (during the output period of the first information sound), the left-handed instruction sound timer is started, and the output of the left-handed instruction sound (second notification sound) is not started.

In addition, as described above, when the conditions for starting the output of the fraud detection sound or the frame opening sound are satisfied during the output period of the left-handed notification sound, the output (reproduction) of the left-handed notification sound is stopped (S4905, S5005). , the output of fraud detection sound or frame opening sound is started (S4909, S5009). In other words, if the output start condition for the first notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, the second guidance voice included in the second notification sound (in this embodiment, "Please return to left-handed") message sound) is interrupted and output of the first notification sound is started.

[Notification monitoring process]
The notification monitoring process (S4815) executed in the aforementioned notification sound control process (S4703) will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, in the notification monitoring process (S4815), first, it is determined whether or not the fraud detection sound flag is ON (S5201). As described above, the radio wave detection sound flag (first fraud detection sound flag) and the magnetic detection sound flag (second fraud detection sound flag) are provided as fraud detection sound flags. and magnetic detection sound flag is ON.

When it is determined that the fraud detection sound flag is not ON (is OFF) (NO in S5201), that is, when it is determined that both the radio wave detection sound flag and the magnetic detection sound flag are OFF, the process of S5207 described later is performed. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fraud detection sound flag is ON (YES in S5201), that is, if it is determined that the radio wave detection sound flag or the magnetic detection sound flag is ON, the radio wave detection sound or the magnetic field as the fraud detection sound Since the reproduction (output) of the detection sound has already started, it is determined whether or not the reproduction period has ended (S5203). In other words, it is determined whether or not the reproduction end condition (output end condition) of the fraud detection sound is satisfied (S5203).

As described above, the fraud detection sound has a set playing time, and the fraud detection sound timer starts operating when the fraud detection sound starts playing (S4911). If the playback time has elapsed (the fraud detection sound timer has timed out), it is determined that the playback period of the fraud detection sound has ended. If not, the playback period of the fraud detection sound has not ended is).

If it is determined in S5203 that the reproduction period of the fraud detection sound has not ended (NO in S5203), the process proceeds to S5207, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reproduction period of the fraud detection sound has ended (YES in S5203), the fraud detection sound flag (radio wave detection sound flag or magnetic detection sound) corresponding to the fraud detection sound (radio wave detection sound or magnetic detection sound) flag) is turned OFF (S5205), and the processing proceeds to S5213, which will be described later. When the playback period of the fraud detection sound ends (the playback time elapses), the fraud detection sound (sound data of the fraud detection sound) is deleted from the playback channel used for playback, and the fraud detection sound (fraud detection sound data) is transferred to the playback channel. sound data) is deallocated.

In S5207, it is determined whether or not the frame opening sound flag is ON (S5207). Then, when it is determined that the frame opening sound flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S5207), the process proceeds to S5219 which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the frame opening sound flag is ON (YES in S5207), reproduction (output) of the frame opening sound has already started, so it is determined whether or not the reproduction has ended (S5209). That is, it is determined whether or not the frame opening sound reproduction end condition (output end condition) is satisfied (S5209).

As described above, the frame opening sound does not have a set reproduction time. Playback of the frame opening sound ends. Therefore, in S5209, if the closing is detected after the opening of the front frame 51 (if the frame closing command is received), it is determined that the reproduction of the frame opening sound has ended. It can be determined that playback has not ended (playback is in progress).

If it is determined in S5209 that the reproduction of the frame opening sound has not ended (NO in S5209), the process proceeds to S5219 which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reproduction of the frame opening sound has ended (YES in S5209), the frame opening sound flag is turned OFF (S5211), and the process proceeds to S5213. When the playback of the frame opening sound is completed, the frame opening sound (sound data of the frame opening sound) is deleted from the playback channel used for the playback, and the frame opening sound (sound data of the frame opening sound) is assigned to the playback channel. is released.

In S5213, the volume of the effect sound is set to the volume corresponding to the currently set volume level (volume setting value, volume information) (S5213). By the processing of S5213, the volume of the effect sound set to zero (specific volume) in S4901 or S5001 described above returns to the volume before it was set to zero. As a result, the effect sound is output from the speaker 67 at a volume corresponding to the currently set volume stage, and the effect sound can be heard. However, when the currently set volume stage is "0", the volume of the effect sound is zero, so the effect sound cannot be heard.

Next, in S5215, it is determined whether or not the left-hand hitting instruction sound flag is ON (S5215). Then, if it is determined that the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S5215), this process ends without performing the process of S5217. On the other hand, if it is determined that the left-handed instruction sound flag is ON (YES in S5215), the left-handed instructional sound (sound data of the left-handed instructional sound) is set to one of the free channels of the reproduction ch01 to 16ch (assigned ), the playback of the left-handed instruction sound is started (S5217), and this processing ends. The left-handed instruction sound whose reproduction is started at this time is the same as the left-handed instructional sound whose reproduction is started in S5107 described above, and reproduction is started from the beginning of the left-handed instructional sound (sound data of the left-handed instructional sound). be.

Here, the reason why the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is determined to be ON in S5215 is that the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is turned ON in the above-described left-handed hitting instruction sound output start processing (S4813), but the left-handed hitting instruction sound is reproduced. is not started (NO in S5101, S5103 or S5105). That is, when the output start condition for the left-handed instruction sound is satisfied while the fraud detection sound is being output (during playback), or when the output start condition for the left-handed instruction sound is satisfied while the frame opening sound is being output (during playback). is.

For this reason, for example, after the start of output of the fraud detection sound (first notification sound, specific notification sound) (during the output period of the fraud detection sound), the output start condition of the left-handed instruction sound (second notification sound, predetermined notification sound) is satisfied, and if the output termination condition for the fraud detection sound is satisfied before the output termination condition for the left-handed hitting instruction sound is satisfied, the speaker 67 stops outputting the fraud detection sound and forms the left-handed instruction sound. A left-handed instruction sound is output so that the message sound (second guidance sound) is reproduced from the beginning (S5217). In addition, after the output of the frame opening sound (first notification sound, specific notification sound) is started (during the output period of the frame opening sound), the output start condition of the left-handed instruction sound (second notification sound, predetermined notification sound) is satisfied. If the condition for ending the output of the frame opening sound is satisfied before the condition for ending the output of the left hitting instruction sound is satisfied, the output of the frame opening sound is finished from the speaker 67, and the message sound ( A left-handed instruction sound is output so that the second guidance sound is reproduced from the beginning (S5217). That is, when the output termination condition for the first notification sound is satisfied without the output termination condition for the second notification sound being satisfied after the output of the first notification sound is started, the output of the first notification sound is terminated and the second guidance is provided. It is configured to start outputting the second notification sound so that the sound is reproduced from the beginning.

If it is determined in S5215 that the left-handed instruction sound flag is ON, the left-handed instructional sound timer has already started operation (S5109), and if the left-handed instructional sound starts to be reproduced in S5217, The operation of the left-handed instruction sound timer is not started. Therefore, the reproduction of the left-handed hitting instruction sound started in S5217 is performed according to the reproduction time measured by the left-handed hitting instruction sound timer which has already started operating. Therefore, the reproduction of the left-handed instruction sound (output of the second information sound) started in S5217 is performed even if the message sound (second guidance voice) included in the left-handed instruction sound is being reproduced. It ends when the sound timer times out. In other words, if the condition for ending the output of the second notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, the output of the second notification sound is stopped even if the second guidance sound included in the second notification sound is being reproduced. configured to terminate.

Also, when the left-handed instruction sound flag is turned ON (S5101), if the frame open flag or the fraud detection flag is ON (NO in S5103 or S5105), the reproduction of the left-handed instruction sound is not started, and then the frame When the open flag or the fraud detection flag is turned OFF (S5205, S5211) and the left-handed instruction sound flag is ON (YES in S5215), the left-handed instruction sound is started to be reproduced (S5217). Therefore, when the output start condition of the left-handed hitting instruction sound is satisfied during the period of outputting the fraud detection sound, the output of the left-handed hitting instruction sound is not started before the output end condition of the fraud detection sound is satisfied. That is, when the output start condition for the second notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the first notification sound, the output of the second notification sound is not started before the output end condition for the first notification sound is satisfied. ing.

In S5219, it is determined whether or not the left-hand hitting instruction sound flag is ON (S5219). The processing of S5219 is performed when neither the fraud detection sound nor the frame opening sound is being output (when the fraud detection sound flag and the frame opening sound flag are both OFF), or when the fraud detection sound or the frame opening sound is being output (playback before termination). It is determined in S5219 that the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is ON when the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is turned ON and playback of the left-handed hitting instruction sound is started (S5101, S5107), or when the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is turned on. This is the case where the playback of the left-handed instruction sound is not started even though it is turned ON (NO in S5101, S5103 or S5105).

If it is determined in S5219 that the left-handed hitting instruction sound flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S5219), this process ends without performing the processes of S5221 and S5223. On the other hand, if it is determined that the left-handed instruction sound flag is ON (YES in S5219), it is determined whether or not the reproduction period of the left-handed instruction sound has ended (S5221). In other words, it is determined whether or not the reproduction end condition (output end condition) of the left-handed instruction sound is satisfied (S5221).

As described above, the left-handed instruction sound has a predetermined playback time, and when the left-handed instructional sound flag is turned ON (the left-handed instructional sound output start condition is satisfied), the left-handed instructional sound timer is activated. Since it starts (S5109), in S5221, if the playback time based on the left-handed instruction sound timer has elapsed (the left-handed instruction sound timer has timed out), the playback period (output period) of the left-handed instruction sound ends. If not, it can be determined that the reproduction period (output period) of the left-handed hitting instruction sound has not ended (it is being reproduced).

If it is determined in S5221 that the playing period of the left-handed instruction sound has not ended (NO in S5221), this process ends without performing the process of S5223. On the other hand, if it is determined that the playing period of the left-handed instruction sound has ended (YES in S5221), the left-handed instruction sound flag is turned OFF (S5223), and this processing ends. When the playback period of the left-handed instruction sound ends (the playback time elapses), the left-handed instructional sound (sound data of the left-handed instructional sound) is deleted from the playback channel used for the reproduction, and the left-handed instruction is sent to the playback channel. The allocation of the sound (sound data of the left-handed instruction sound) is released.

[Volume adjustment process]
Next, the volume adjustment process (S4705) executed in the sound control process (S4303) will be described. As shown in FIG. 51, in the volume adjustment process (S4705), first, it is determined whether or not the volume has been adjusted (changed in volume level) by the volume adjustment operation (S5301). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with operation means for volume adjustment (volume adjustment operation means), and by operating the operation means, a player, a hall clerk, or the like can adjust the volume. It is possible to do Here, a volume adjustment operation by a player will be described as an example.

If it is determined that the volume adjustment (volume adjustment operation) has not been performed (NO in S5301), this processing ends without performing the processing after S5303, and it is determined that the volume adjustment (volume adjustment operation) has been performed. If so (YES in S5301), the volume setting value (volume information) indicating the adjusted (changed) volume level is stored in the volume level storage area (volume information storage area) provided in the sub-control board 90 or the audio control board 106. (S5303). In this embodiment, since it is possible to set (adjust) the volume in six steps from "0" to "5", in S5303, any one of the six steps from "0" to "5" A volume setting value (volume information) indicating is stored (set).

Next, in S5305, it is determined whether or not the fraud detection sound flag is OFF (S5305). As described above, in this embodiment, the radio wave detection sound flag (first fraud detection sound flag) and the magnetic detection sound flag (second fraud detection sound flag) are provided as fraud detection sound flags. It is determined whether or not both the radio wave detection sound flag and the magnetic detection sound flag are OFF.

If it is determined in S5305 that at least one of the radio wave detection sound flag and the magnetic detection sound flag is not OFF (is ON) (NO in S5305), this process ends without performing the processes after S5307, and both are OFF. If it is determined that there is (that is, the fraud detection sound flag is OFF) (YES in S5305), it is further determined whether or not the frame opening sound flag is OFF (S5307).

If it is determined in S5307 that the frame opening sound flag is not OFF (it is ON) (NO in S5307), this process ends without performing the processes after S5309, and if it is determined to be OFF (YES in S5307), The effect volume corresponding to the volume setting value memorized (set) in S5303 is set (S5309), the volume confirmation sound indicating (notifying) the set effect volume is reproduced (output) (S5311), and this processing is executed. Finish.

Thus, when both the fraud detection sound flag and the frame opening sound flag are OFF (YES in S5305, YES in S5307), a specific notification sound (first notification sound) such as a fraud detection sound or a frame opening sound is output. If not (not during the output period of the specific notification sound), the volume setting value memorized (set) in S5303 is immediately reflected in the effect volume setting (volume setting of effect sound) in S5309, and is set in S5309. A volume confirmation sound corresponding to the produced volume is output (S5311). After that, the effect sound is output at the effect volume set in S5309.

On the other hand, if either the fraud detection sound flag or the frame opening sound flag is not OFF (ON) (NO in S5305 or NO in S5307), that is, a specific notification sound such as a fraud detection sound or a frame opening sound (first notification sound) is output (during the output period of the specific notification sound), the volume setting value memorized (set) in S5303 is immediately reflected in the effect volume setting (volume setting of effect sound) in S5309. There is no sound, and no volume confirmation sound is output. This is because the volume of the effect sound is set to zero (specific volume) while the specific notification sound is being output (S4901, S5001), and the output (playback) of the specific notification sound is prioritized. In other words, during the output period of the specific notification sound, the volume of the effect sound is set to zero (specific volume), and during that period, the volume setting value (volume information) can be set by the processing of S5303. However, the set volume setting value is not reflected in the volume setting of the effect sound by the processing of S5309. Then, the output period of the specific notification sound, that is, when the reproduction of the specific notification sound ends (YES in S5203 → S5205, YES in S5209 → S5211), the volume level set at the end (volume setting value, volume information), the volume of the effect sound (effect volume) is set (S5213). As a result, if the volume adjustment operation (volume step change) is performed during the output period of the specific notification sound, the volume setting value set by the operation will be changed to S5213 after the specific notification sound output period ends. (see FIG. 50) to set the volume of the effect sound. After that, the effect sound is output at the effect volume set in S5213.

Note that the notification monitoring process (S4815) shown in FIG. 50 does not include a process corresponding to S5311 of the volume adjustment process (S4705) after setting the volume of the effect sound by the process of S5213. Therefore, when the output period of the specific notification sound (playback of the specific notification sound) ends, that is, when the period during which the volume of the effect sound is set to zero (specific volume) ends, the process of S5213 is performed to stop the effect sound. Although the volume is set, the reproduction (output) of the volume confirmation sound related to this setting is not executed. This is because, if the volume adjustment operation (volume step change) is performed during the output period of the specific notification sound, the volume of the effect sound is set to zero (specific volume) at that point, and the volume adjustment operation (volume step change) is not reflected in the volume setting of the sound effect, and there is a difference (gap) between the timing of the volume adjustment operation (change of sound volume step) and the timing of the effect sound volume setting associated with the end of the specific notification sound output (playback). If the volume confirmation sound is output a short time after the volume adjustment operation (change in volume level) is performed, the player will feel abruptness or discomfort, and the output of the volume confirmation sound is inappropriate. This is because there is a risk of becoming a thing.

In S5311, the volume confirmation sound (sound data of the volume confirmation sound) is set (assigned) to one of the reproduction channels 01 to 16, and the volume confirmation sound is reproduced. The volume confirmation sound can be, for example, a message sound (volume guidance sound) that indicates a level of volume (volume setting value) such as "on" or "on". Note that the volume confirmation sound is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. Alternatively, instead of or in addition to the volume confirmation sound, an operation sound indicating that the volume adjustment operation has been performed may be output. In this case, it is possible to configure such that the operation sound is output at a volume corresponding to the level of volume (volume setting value) set by the volume adjustment operation.

The reproduction (output) of the volume confirmation sound by S5311 is performed each time the volume setting value is set by the volume adjustment operation when the specific notification sound is not output and the effect volume is set based on the volume setting value. That is, during the non-output period of the specific notification sound, the volume confirmation sound is output once for each volume step change by the volume adjustment operation.

When the reproduction (output) of the left-handed instruction sound is started, the fraud detection sound flag and the frame opening sound flag are OFF (see FIG. 49). Therefore, when the volume is adjusted (changed in steps) by the volume adjustment operation during the output period of the left-handed instruction sound (predetermined notification sound) (YES in S5301), the determinations in S5305 and S5307 are affirmative, and S5303. The volume setting value memorized (set) in S5309 is immediately reflected in the effect volume setting (volume setting of effect sound), and the volume confirmation sound corresponding to the effect volume set in S5309 is output (S5311). After that, the effect sound is output at the effect volume set in S5309.

That is, during the output period of the predetermined notification sound, it is possible to set the volume setting value (volume information) by the processing of S5303 based on the volume adjustment operation, and the effect sound is produced by the processing of S5309 based on the set volume setting value. Volume setting is possible. At the start of the output (playback) of the left-handed instruction sound (predetermined notification sound), the volume of the effect sound is not set to zero (specific volume), and while the left-handed instruction sound is output, the effect sound and the left-handed instruction sound are output. Since both are audible, the volume adjustment operation (volume step change) is performed under such circumstances, and the volume of the effect sound is set based on the volume setting value (S5303) set by the operation. (S5309), the volume confirmation sound is output along with this (S5311), and even if the effect sound is immediately output at the effect volume set in S5309, there is no particular problem.

Here, the processing of S5303 (the production control microcomputer 91 that executes the processing of S5303) corresponds to one aspect of the "volume information setting means", and the processing of S4901, S5001, S5213 and S5309 (S4901, S5001, S5213 and S5309 The effect control microcomputer 91) that executes the process of 1) corresponds to one aspect of the "volume setting means".

[Movable presentation restriction processing]
Next, the movable effect restriction process (S4304) executed in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010) will be described. As shown in FIG. 52, in the movable production restriction process (S4304), first, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the movable production member 14 (S5401). As described above, the sub-control board 90 is connected to the position detection sensors 17 (standby position detection sensor 17a, operating position detection sensor 17b) capable of detecting the position of the movable effect member 14. A detection signal is input (see FIG. 5). In S5401, the standby position detection signal is OFF or the operating position detection signal is ON even though the operation condition of the movable effect member 14 is not satisfied, or the operation condition of the movable effect member 14 is satisfied. Based on the operation status of the movable production member 14 and the state of the position detection signal, such as whether the standby position detection signal is ON or the operating position detection signal is OFF, it is determined whether there is an abnormality in the movable production member 14 (abnormality can be detected). The process of S5401 (the effect control microcomputer 91 that executes the process of S5401) corresponds to one aspect of the "abnormality detection means".

It should be noted that the cause of the abnormality of the movable effect member 14 includes structural defects of the movable effect member 14, rotation failure of the motor (also referred to as "movable body motor") that operates the movable effect member 14 (movable body), Poor detection of the position detection sensor 17, disconnection, or the like is conceivable. Sensors, circuits, and the like for monitoring events that may cause these abnormalities may be provided, and based on this monitoring situation, it may be determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the movable effect member 14 (detection of an abnormality).

If it is determined in S5401 that an abnormality has not occurred in the movable effect member 14 (NO in S5401), this process ends without performing the processes after S5403. On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable effect member 14 is abnormal (YES in S5401), the movable effect member 14 is operated in the return operation mode (S5403), the movable effect limit flag is turned ON (S5405), and the movable Performance restriction notification is performed (S5407), and this processing ends.

The return operation mode is a mode in which the movable effect member 14 is moved (returned) to the standby position. The operation of the movable effect member 14 in the return operation mode is also called "return operation". In S5403, drive data (also referred to as "return drive data") for returning the movable effect member 14 is output, and the movable body motor is driven by the return drive data. The movable performance member 14 is stopped at the standby position by the return operation of the movable performance member 14 (retained at the standby position) so that the visual recognition of the display contents (display objects) on the display screen 7a is not hindered. .

The movable effect restriction flag is a flag indicating whether or not the execution of the movable effect is restricted, and is turned ON due to the occurrence of an abnormality in the movable effect member 14, and is turned ON until a predetermined restriction release condition is satisfied. maintained. In other words, it is turned OFF when a predetermined restriction release condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off (turned off), the movable effect restriction flag is turned off. After that, the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on (turned ON), and if no abnormality of the movable production member 14 is detected in the power-on processing (S6000) described later (NO in S6007), the movable production restriction flag is turned OFF. remains. When the movable effect restriction flag is OFF, execution of the movable effect is not restricted. It can be said that such a movable effect restriction flag is a flag indicating whether or not an abnormality of the movable effect member 14 has occurred. The movable effect limit flag is referred to when setting (determining) the variable effect pattern in S4505 described above or setting (determining) the notice effect pattern in S4506 described above.

The movable effect restriction notification is a notification effect for notifying the outside (players, hall staff, etc.) that the execution of the movable effect is restricted, that is, that the movable effect member 14 is abnormal. . In this embodiment, the movable effect limit notification is performed by causing the frame lamp 66 (see FIG. 1) provided on the front frame 51 to emit light (lighting) in a predetermined movable effect limit notification pattern. In the present embodiment, the movable effect restriction notification pattern is such that some frame lamps 66 (for example, frame lamps arranged in the upper right portion of the front frame 51) are lit in orange. A player, a hall clerk, or the like can recognize that execution of the movable effect is restricted (abnormality of the movable effect member 14 has occurred) through the movable effect restriction notification. It should be noted that the movable effect restriction notification (movable effect restriction notification pattern) by the frame lamp 66 may be in a mode that can be distinguished from the light emission mode (light emission effect pattern) when the frame lamp 66 emits light in a normal light emission effect. In addition, the movement performance limitation notification may be performed by causing the board lamp 5 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode or displaying a predetermined notification image on the display screen 7a.

[Processing when power is turned on]
Next, the power-on process (S6000) executed by the production control microcomputer 91 (production control means) based on the reception of the power-on command from the main control board 80 will be described. The power-on processing (S6000) is, like the processing of S4001 to S4003 of the sub-control main processing described above (see FIG. 37), the processing that is executed only once after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on (when the power is turned on). is. That is, it is a process executed based on the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 .

As shown in FIG. 53, in the power-on process (S6000), first, it is determined whether or not the RAM has been initialized (RAM cleared) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on (S6001). That is, it determines whether or not a RAM clear command has been received. When it is determined that the RAM has been initialized (RAM clear) (the RAM clear command has been received) (YES in S6001), RAM clear notification is performed to notify that the RAM has been cleared (S6003). . On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM has not been initialized (RAM clear) (the RAM clear command has not been received) (NO in S6001), the process proceeds to S6005 without performing the process of S6003. . The RAM clear notification is also called "initialization notification". The process of S6003 (the effect control microcomputer 91 that executes the process of S6003) corresponds to one aspect of "initialization notification execution means".

RAM clear notification is executed according to a predetermined RAM clear notification time. While the RAM clearing notification is being performed (during execution of the RAM clearing notification), the RAM clearing notification flag is turned ON.

The RAM clear notification can be performed, for example, by displaying a RAM clear notification image 202 indicating that the RAM has been cleared on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. The RAM clear notification image 202 (also referred to as "RAM clear notification screen"), for example, as shown in FIG. can be configured to include

As the RAM clearing notification, a RAM clearing notification sound indicating that the RAM has been cleared may be output (reproduced) together with the display of the RAM clearing notification image 202 or instead of the display of the RAM clearing notification image 202. good. In this embodiment, the RAM clear notification image 202 is displayed and the RAM clear notification sound is output.

The RAM clear notification sound includes, for example, a predetermined warning sound (e.g., "beep-beep" warning sound) and a predetermined message sound (e.g., "RAM is cleared" message sound). can be done. In this case, the warning sound for RAM clear notification (beep-beep) and the message sound (RAM cleared) are played in a loop as one set (a series of sound data) in this order until the RAM clear notification time elapses. (repeatedly played back). Players, parlor staff, and the like can recognize that the RAM has been cleared through the RAM clear notification.

Note that the RAM clearing notification image 202 (RAM clearing notification screen) and RAM clearing notification sound are not limited to those shown in the present embodiment, and indicate that RAM clearing has been performed. can be recognized), the mode is not particularly limited.

Next, in S6005, the movable effect member 14 is operated in the initial operation mode (S6005). The initial operation mode is the operation mode of the movable effect member 14 when the movable effect (gimmick effect) is executed during the variable effect, that is, the operation pattern of the movable effect member 14 set in S4505 or S4506 described above. is. Specifically, after the movable effect member 14 (movable body) performs a series of reciprocating motions twice from the standby position to the operating position and back to the standby position, the movable effect member 14 (movable body) moves to the operating position again. and rotates at the operating position for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) or a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 rotations), and after completing the rotation, returns to the standby position and stops. The actuation of the movable effect member 14 in the initial actuation mode is also called "initial actuation". This initial operation (initial operation mode) can be said to confirm the operation of the movable effect member 14 when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on. In S6005, drive data (also referred to as "initial drive data") for initial operation of the movable effect member 14 is output, and the movable body motor is driven by the initial drive data.

When the RAM is cleared along with the power-on of the pachinko game machine 1, the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 is executed (started) after the initialization (initialization processing) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is completed. , the execution timing (execution timing) of the initial operation is determined. As a result, it is possible to distribute the control processing load related to RAM clearing (initialization processing) when RAM clearing is executed and the control processing load related to the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 .

Initial operation of the movable effect member 14 is performed according to a predetermined initial operation time. While the movable effect member 14 is performing the initial operation (execution of the initial operation), the initial operation flag is turned ON. The production control microcomputer 91 that executes the processing of S6005 (initial operation of the movable production member 14) corresponds to one aspect of "initial operation execution means".

The initial operation mode of the movable effect member 14 is not limited to this embodiment. The moving speed) can be changed as appropriate, such as making it slower than the movable effect during the variable effect. In addition, it may be the same mode as the operation mode of the movable effect member 14 when the movable effect is executed during the variable effect.

When the RAM is cleared along with the power-on of the pachinko game machine 1, the RAM clear notification and the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 may be executed in parallel (simultaneously). In other words, the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 may be executed during execution of the RAM clear notification. As described above, the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 is executed (started) after the completion of RAM clearing (initialization processing) of the sub control unit 90. The RAM clear notification time and the initial operation time of the movable effect member 14 are set so that the initial operation time of the movable effect member 14 is contained in , and the RAM clear notification time is longer than the initial operation time of the movable effect member 14. because By doing this, it is possible to finish the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 during execution of the RAM clear notification, and when the RAM clear notification ends, the movable effect member 14 can be reliably stopped at the standby position. It becomes possible. That is, by the end of the RAM clear notification, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed to a state in which the game can be started in appearance.

Following the initial actuation of the movable effect member 14 (S6005), the processing from S6007 onwards is performed, and this processing ends. The processing of S6007 to S6013 is the same as the processing of S5401 to S5407 of the above-described movable effect restriction processing (S4304). That is, when the movable production member 14 is operated in the initial operation mode (when the initial operation of the movable production member 14 is performed), if it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the movable production member 14 (YES in S6007), The movable effect member 14 is operated in the return operation mode (S6009), the movable effect limit flag is turned ON (S6011), and the movable effect limit notification is performed (S6013). On the other hand, if it is determined that an abnormality has not occurred in the movable effect member 14 (NO in S6007), this process ends without performing the processes of S6009 to S6013. Since the processing of S6007 to S6013 is the same as the processing of S5401 to S5407, detailed description of the processing of S6003 to S6009 will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the RAM clear notification is performed by displaying an image on the display screen 7a or sound output from the speaker 67, and the movable effect restriction notification is performed by lighting the frame lamp 66. FIG. Therefore, it is possible to concurrently execute the RAM clear notification by the processing of S6003 and the movable effect restriction notification by the processing of S6013. As a result, it is possible to simultaneously recognize from the outside that the RAM has been cleared and that the execution of the movable effect is restricted (abnormality of the movable effect member 14 has occurred). Note that the RAM clear notification and the movable effect restriction notification are both performed using a common device, such as using the same display screen 7a (image display display device 7) or using the same frame lamp 66. In this case, when the RAM is cleared and the execution of the movable effect is limited, the RAM clear notification and the movable effect limit notification are not executed in parallel, but the movable effect limit notification is not executed. It is possible to configure such that the RAM clear notification is executed, or the movement performance limitation notification is executed after the RAM clear notification is completed. In other words, it is possible to configure so that the RAM clear notification is given priority over the movable effect restriction notification. This makes it possible to increase the certainty of recognizing that the RAM has been cleared. In addition, in terms of game control (game progress), it is possible to make players and hall staff aware that RAM clearing is more important than restricting the execution of movable effects. Become.

Here, if the notice effect pattern is determined to be a gimmick notice pattern in the above S4506, or if the variable effect pattern is determined to be a variable effect pattern with a gimmick notice in the above S4505, the determined effect pattern In the variable effect (variable display of the effect pattern 8) executed based on, a gimmick notice that the movable effect member 14 operates is executed. A gimmick notice pattern or a variable effect pattern with a gimmick notice is also called a “specific effect pattern” or a “specific effect mode”. FIG. 55(A) shows an example of an effect scene when the gimmick notice is executed in the variable effect based on the specific effect pattern (specific effect mode).

FIG. 55(A) shows a state in which an abnormality of the movable effect member 14 is not detected by the movable effect restriction process (S4304) or the power-on process (S6000), that is, a state in which execution of the movable effect is not restricted. In the variable production when the specific production pattern is determined (set) and the variable production (variable display of the production pattern 8) is started (the movable production restriction flag is OFF), reach such as normal reach and SP reach It shows the performance scene when the gimmick notice is executed at a predetermined time after the development of the performance. At this time, the display screen 7a displays, as display items, a ready-to-win effect pattern 8, a determination pattern 8s during variable display, and an active pending icon 9a.

As shown in FIG. 55(A), when the gimmick notice is executed, the movable effect member 14 (movable body) moves to the front side of the display screen 7a and substantially the center position (activation position) of the screen, It becomes an operating state in which it stays at that position for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). In the operating state, the movable body lamp 15 emits light (lights up or blinks) in a predetermined color, and the light emission color suggests the degree of expectation for a big win. In this embodiment, the light is emitted in any one of red, green, and blue colors, and the color with the highest degree of expectation for a big hit is red. It is designed to be low. In addition to the movable lamp 15, other lamps (light emitting units) such as the decorative member 13, the board lamp 5, and the frame lamp 66 may be made to emit light in the same color as the movable lamp 15.

When the movable effect member 14 is in the operating state, the display screen 7a displays the effect image 201 (also referred to as "movable body corresponding image") corresponding to the movable effect member 14 in the operating state. Specifically, as the image corresponding to the movable body, a rendering image 201 (display object) showing a state in which light rays radially extend from the outer periphery of the movable rendering member 14 toward the periphery of the display screen 7a is displayed behind the movable rendering member 14. to be displayed.

In this way, when the specific effect pattern (specific effect mode) is determined (set) in the aforementioned S4505 or S4506 in a state in which the execution of the movable effect is not restricted (a state in which an abnormality in the movable part is not detected). , as a production based on a specific production pattern, a display effect in which a production pattern 8, a production suspension (holding icon), a production image 201, etc. (display objects) are displayed, a movable production in which the movable production member 14 operates, and a movable A light emitting effect in which the body lamp 15 emits light is configured to be executed in a variable game (variable display).

After the movable effect member 14 is in the operating state, the return condition of the movable effect member 14 is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses, the movable effect member 14 moves to the standby position, and the standby state in which the movable effect member 14 stays at that position ("non-operating state") ) (see FIG. 54(A)). This ends the gimmick notice. As the movable effect member 14 enters the standby state (the gimmick notice ends), the movable body lamp 15 is turned off and the effect image 201 is erased. Note that the effect image 201 (movable body corresponding image) is not limited to the one shown in the present embodiment, and can be appropriately changed according to the appearance, operation mode, etc. of the movable effect member 14 .

On the other hand, the state after the abnormality of the movable effect member 14 is detected by the movable effect restriction process (S4304) and the power-on process (S6000), that is, the state in which the execution of the movable effect is restricted (movable effect limit flag is ON state), when a specific effect pattern (specific effect mode) is determined (set) as the effect pattern in S4505 or S4506 described above, a variable effect based on the determined specific effect pattern (specific effect mode) , the movable effect (gimmick notice) is not executed, and the display effect and the light emitting effect are executed.

Specifically, in a state in which the execution of the movable production is restricted, a gimmick notice is given in the variable production when a specific production pattern is determined (set) and the variable production (variable display of the production pattern 8) is started. When the execution timing (predetermined time after developing into the ready-to-win effect) arrives, the effect control microcomputer 91 does not output the drive data for operating the movable effect member 14 (drive data for driving the movable body motor). to control the execution of the rendition. The determination of whether to output drive data (whether to operate the movable effect member 14) by the effect control microcomputer 91 is, for example, when determining (setting) the effect pattern in S4505 or S4506 described above, or When the specific effect pattern is determined, etc., it can be performed by referring to the movable effect restriction flag. Then, when the movable effect limit flag is ON, the drive data of the movable effect member 14 (movable body motor) is not output, and when the movable effect limit flag is OFF, the movable effect member 14 (movable body motor) can be configured to output drive data.

FIG. 55(B) shows an example of an effect scene when the execution timing of the gimmick notice comes in the variable effect based on the specific effect pattern (specific effect mode) while the execution of the movable effect is restricted. 55(A) shows an effect scene at the same time as the effect scene shown in FIG. 55(A). showing.

As shown in FIG. 55(B), in a state in which the execution of the movable effect is restricted, the movable effect is positioned approximately in the center (operating position) on the front side of the display screen 7a in the effect scene shown in FIG. 55(A). The effect member 14 does not exist (does not appear) on the front side of the display screen 7a. At this time, the display screen 7a displays a ready-to-win effect symbol 8, a determination symbol 8s during variable display, an active pending icon 9a, and an effect image 201 (movable body corresponding image). These display objects are displayed under the same conditions as the state in which the execution of the movable effect is not restricted (before the execution of the movable effect is restricted). That is, the display (display effect) of various images (display objects) related to the variable display is executed under the same conditions whether the execution of the movable effect is restricted or not. As a result, it is not necessary to change the display control of the image depending on whether or not there is a restriction on the movable effect, so it is possible to prevent the display control from becoming complicated.

The effect image 201 is the same image as the image displayed behind the movable effect member 14 when the gimmick notice is executed (see FIG. 55(A)). Specifically, the effect image 201 is an image depicting a state in which light rays radially extend outward from around the sun, and is combined with the movable effect member 14 as shown in FIG. 55(A). 55(B), even if it is displayed alone without being combined with the movable effect member 14 as shown in FIG. 55(B), the effect can be established. That is, as shown in FIG. 55(A), when the movable effect member 14 is positioned on the front side of the effect image 201, the sun portion of the effect image 201 is just hidden by the movable effect member 14 and can be seen from the front side of the screen. It becomes invisible, and it looks as if the light rays are radially extending from the outer periphery of the movable effect member 14 toward the periphery of the display screen 7a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 55(B), when the movable effect member 14 is not positioned on the front side of the effect image 201, the entire effect image 201 can be seen from the front side of the screen, and the sun appears in the center of the screen. The light rays appear to radiate from the edge of the screen toward the edge of the screen. Therefore, even if the movable production member 14 is operated (appears in front of the screen) at the execution timing of the gimmick notice, the variable production can be continued without any trouble.

Further, in the production scene shown in FIG. 55(B), the movable body lamp 15 emits light while the movable production member 14 is in the standby position (see FIG. 54(A)). Light emission of the movable body lamp 15 at this time is performed under the same conditions as when the gimmick notice is performed (when the execution of the movable effect is not restricted) as shown in FIG. 55(A). In other words, the light emission (light emission effect) of the movable body lamp 15 is executed under the same conditions in the state in which the execution of the movable effect is restricted and the state in which it is not restricted. As a result, there is no need to change the light emission control of the movable body lamp depending on whether or not there is a restriction on the movable effect, so it is possible to prevent the light emission control from becoming complicated. Note that even when the movable effect member 14 is in the standby position (standby state), the decorative member 13, the board surface lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and other lamps (light-emitting portions) can be used together with the movable body lamp 15. It may be made to emit light in the same color as the lamp 15 .

In this way, when the execution of the movable effect is restricted (the state after the abnormality of the movable part is detected), the specific effect pattern (specific effect mode) is determined (set) in S4505 or S4506 described above. , as effects based on a specific effect pattern, a display effect in which the effect pattern 8, the pending icon, the effect image 201, etc. (display objects) are displayed, and a light emission effect in which the movable body lamp 15 emits light is a variable game (variable display ) and the movable effect in which the movable effect member 14 operates is not executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect pattern (specific effect mode) is determined (set), the execution of the movable effect may be limited. Configured so that execution may be restricted.

For example, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbols is started during the execution of the initial actuation of the movable effect member 14, the execution of the effect is limited in the variable display. Specifically, the movable effect for operating the movable effect member 14 and the light emission effect for causing the movable lamp 15 to emit light (also referred to as "movable body lamp effect") are not executed.

As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the processing of S101 of the main control main processing (see FIG. 10) and the processing of S4001 to S4003 of the sub-control main processing (see FIG. 37) are executed. , When these processes (also referred to as "starting process") are completed, control (game control, effect control) relating to game progress can be executed, and the game can be progressed. When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, power-on processing (S6000) is executed by the production control microcomputer 91, and initial operation (S6005) of the movable production member 14 is executed according to a predetermined initial operation time (FIG. 53). ). During execution of the initial operation, the initial operation flag is turned ON.

Here, after turning on the power of the pachinko game machine 1, in order to secure the time until the control by each control unit stabilizes, for example, the initial operation time required for the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 is changed to the time required for the activation process ( (Also referred to as "predetermined activation time" or "first activation time"), the impression that the game machine is preparing to start up is given while the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 is being performed. It is conceivable to give it to a player or the like so that the game is not started in a situation where the control is unstable. From this point of view, in the present embodiment, the initial operation time of the movable effect member 14 is set to be longer than the predetermined start-up time, and after the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the start-up process is performed before the initial operation is completed. It is supposed to end. Therefore, even if the movable effect member 14 is in the initial operation, the game can be progressed in terms of control (internally) as long as the activation process is completed. Therefore, even during the execution of the initial operation of the movable effect member 14, when the conditions for executing the special symbol propriety determination are satisfied and the conditions for starting the variable display of the special symbols are satisfied, the variable display of the special symbols is executed. It will be done. However, in the variable effect related to the variable display, at least the movable effect using the movable effect member 14 cannot be reliably executed. This is because the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 has not ended (the initial operation is in progress).

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol is started during the execution of the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 (during the driving by the initial drive data), the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the movable effect member in the variable display. 14 driving data (driving data for movable effect) is not output (movable effect is not executed). As a result, the initial drive data and the drive data for the movable performance are not conflicted, and the initial operation of the movable performance member 14 by the initial drive data is not hindered.

Further, during execution of the initial operation of the movable effect member 14, the lamp data of the movable body lamp 15 is not output (the movable body lamp effect is not executed). This is because the initial actuation of the movable effect member 14 is performed as an actuation confirmation, and the need for the movable body lamp 15 to emit light during the initial actuation (during actuation confirmation) is low. This is also to prevent the control from becoming complicated and the processing load from increasing when the power is turned on.

Whether or not to output the drive data for the movable effect of the movable effect member 14 (whether to execute the movable effect) by the effect control microcomputer 91, and whether to output the lamp data of the movable lamp 15 (Whether to execute the movable body lamp effect) is determined, for example, when the effect pattern is determined (set) in S4505 or S4506 described above, or when a specific effect pattern is determined, etc., the initial operation flag can be done by referring to When the initial operation flag is ON, the driving data for the movable effect of the movable effect member 14 and the lamp data of the movable body lamp 15 are not output, and when the initial operation flag is OFF, the movable effect is generated. It can be configured to output driving data of the member 14 and ramp data of the movable body ramp 15 .

When the initial actuation of the movable effect member 14 is completed, the initial actuation flag is turned OFF, and execution of the effect restricted during execution of the initial act is permitted. However, as will be described later, when the variable display (variable game) of the special symbols is started during execution of the RAM clear notification, the movable effect member 14 is executed during the execution of the RAM clear notification (before the RAM clear notification time elapses). Even if the initial operation of is completed, the execution of the movable performance and the movable body lamp performance is restricted until the RAM clear notification is completed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbols is started during the execution of the RAM clear notification, the execution of the effect is limited in the variable display. Specifically, various images (also referred to as "variable effect composition images") that make up the variable effect are displayed on the display screen 7a, and the effect sound accompanying the variable display of the effect pattern 8 (also referred to as "variable effect sound") ) from the speaker 67 is not executed.

The variable effect composition image is a effect image displayed on the display screen 7a in the variable effect, such as the effect pattern 8, the pending icon, the notice image, the background image for the variable game, and the like. The background image for the variable game is, for example, a reach background, a mode background, or the like, which is displayed as a background on the display screen 7a in accordance with the progress of the variable performance (variable game). The display effect performed by displaying the variable effect composition image is also called "variable display effect". Among the variable production configuration images, the display effect performed by displaying the effect pattern 8 is also called "performance pattern display effect", and the display effect performed by displaying the pending icon is also called "suspended display effect". A display effect performed by displaying an image is also referred to as a "notice display effect", and a display effect performed by displaying a background image for a variable game is also referred to as a "background display effect". A sound effect performed by outputting a variable effect sound is also called a "variable sound effect".

As described above, when the RAM clear switch (not shown) is pressed when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, that is, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch pressed (this is called "RAM clear ), RAM clear (initialization processing) is executed in addition to the above-described startup processing, and RAM clear notification (S6003) is executed along with this (see FIGS. 53 and 56). . During the execution of the RAM clear notification, the RAM clear notification flag is turned ON.

Here, in order to secure the time until the control by each control unit stabilizes after the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on with the RAM cleared, for example, the RAM clear notification time required for the RAM clear notification is set to include the RAM clear. By setting a time longer than the time required for the activation process (also referred to as "specific activation process") (also referred to as "specific activation time" or "second activation time"), the RAM clear notification is performed. It is conceivable to give the player the impression that the game machine is preparing to start up during the interval so that the game is not started in a situation where the control is unstable. From this point of view, in this embodiment, the RAM clear notification time is set to a time longer than the specific activation time, and after power-on with RAM clearing of the pachinko game machine 1, the specific activation is performed before the RAM clear notification ends. Processing is terminated. Therefore, even if the RAM clear notification is being executed, if the specific activation process is completed, the game can be progressed in terms of control (internally). Therefore, even during the execution of the RAM clear notification, when the conditions for executing the special symbol propriety determination are satisfied and the conditions for starting the variable display of the special symbols are satisfied, the variable display of the special symbols is executed. Become. However, when the variable display is executed, the RAM clearing notification image 202 is displayed on the display screen 7a and the RAM clearing notification sound is output from the speaker 67, so the variable effect is executed in the same manner as usual in the variable display. It is not desirable to When the RAM is cleared, it is important to firmly notify (make them aware of) that fact to the players and hall clerks in order to increase the reliability and fairness of the game, and the necessity of RAM clear notification. is high.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol is started during the execution of the RAM clear notification, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the variable effect configuration image (variable display effect) and the variable effect in the variable display. It is configured not to output sound (fluctuating sound effect).

The effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not to display a variable effect configuration image (whether to execute a variable display effect), and whether or not to output a variable effect sound (whether to execute a variable sound effect). ) can be determined, for example, by referring to the RAM clear notification flag when determining (setting) the effect pattern in S4505 or S4506 described above. When the RAM clear notification flag is ON, the variable effect composition image is not displayed and the variable effect sound is not output, and when the RAM clear notification flag is OFF, the variable effect composition image is displayed. can be configured to output a fluctuating effect sound.

In addition, as described above, the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 is also executed during execution of the RAM clear notification. Similarly to the case where the variable display of special symbols is started during execution of the initial operation of 14, the execution of the movable effect and the movable body lamp effect is also restricted.

During execution of the RAM clearing notification, as shown in FIG. 56, a RAM clearing notification image 202 (RAM clearing notification screen) is displayed on the display screen 7a. FIG. 56(A) shows an example of the display screen 7a during execution of the RAM clear notification and before the start of the variable display of the special symbols, and FIG. 56(B) shows an example of the RAM clear notification being executed. shows an example of the display screen 7a when the variable display of the special symbols is started.

During execution of the RAM clearing notification, the RAM clearing notification image 202 and the judgment pattern 8s are displayed on the display screen 7a. The image is not displayed. The reason why the determination symbol 8s is displayed is not to produce a symbol variation game, but mainly to indicate that the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner or is being stopped (determined stop). This is because it is a functional pattern (image) provided in the . For this reason, in the present embodiment, the determination symbol 8s is not included in the variable effect composition image.

The determination symbol 8s indicates that the main control board 80 (main control section), the sub-control board 90 (sub-control section), and the image control board 100 (image control section) are started up (activated) after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. This is displayed, and is displayed during execution of the RAM clear notification (before the RAM clear notification time elapses) when the RAM clear is executed when the power is turned on. Then, when the variable display of the special symbols is started during execution of the RAM clear notification, as shown in FIG. The pattern 8s starts the variable display. Thus, while the RAM clear notification image 202 is being displayed, the determination symbol 8s is variably displayed and stopped along with the special symbol variably displayed and stopped, and the variable effect composition image is not displayed. It should be noted that while the RAM clear notification image 202 is being displayed (during execution of the RAM clear notification), the judgment pattern 8s may also be hidden.

When the RAM clearing notification ends, the display of the RAM clearing notification image 202 ends, the RAM clearing notification flag is turned OFF, and execution of the effects restricted during the execution of the RAM clearing notification is permitted.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the execution of effects may be restricted depending on the operation status of the gaming machine (simply referred to as "situation"). content varies depending on the situation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57, when an abnormality of the movable effect member 14 occurs (detected), execution of the movable effect is restricted until the abnormality is eliminated. Further, during execution of the initial actuation of the movable effect member 14, execution of the movable effect and the movable body lamp effect is restricted until the initial actuation is completed. Further, during execution of the RAM clear notification, execution of the movable effect, the movable body lamp effect, the variable display effect, and the variable sound effect is restricted until the notification ends.

Note that the content of the restriction is not limited to the content shown in FIG. For example, the effect button 63 is used when the execution of other light emitting effects such as the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 is restricted, or the movable effect member 14 can be operated based on the operation of the effect button 63. It is possible to appropriately change the type of effect (restriction content) to be restricted, such as limiting the execution of the effect (also referred to as "button effect" or "operation effect").

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According to the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the volume level ( Volume setting value, volume information) can be set, and the volume of the effect sound is set based on the set level. When the volume adjustment operation is performed in this way to set the volume of the effect sound, a volume confirmation sound corresponding to the stage of the volume after the setting (after adjustment) is output. Under such a configuration, when the opening (specific state) of the front frame 51 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is detected (the conditions for starting output of the frame opening sound are satisfied), the frame opening sound (specific notification sound) is output. Then, when a fraudulent act (specific state) of the radio-controlled goto or magnetic goto is detected (the conditions for starting the output of the fraudulent detection sound are satisfied), the fraudulent detection sound (specific notification sound) is output. That is, when the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes unsuitable for the game (specific state), the specific notification sound output start condition is established, and the specific notification sound is output.

The frame opening sound and fraud detection sound are both output at the maximum volume regardless of the volume level set. The sound volume is set to zero (specific volume) (see Figures 47 and 48). During the output period of the frame opening sound and fraud detection sound, that is, while the volume of the effect sound is set to zero (during the specific volume setting period), the volume level (volume information) is set based on the volume adjustment operation. However, the set stage is not reflected in the volume setting of the effect sound (see FIG. 51). In other words, the volume of the effect sound is kept at zero. Then, during the period in which the volume of the effect sound is set to zero, that is, when the output of the frame opening sound or the fraud detection sound ends, the volume of the effect sound is reduced based on the level of the volume set at the end. However, the volume confirmation sound related to the volume setting of the effect sound at this time is not output (see FIGS. 50 and 51). This is because the volume setting of the effect sound in this case is not based on the aforementioned volume adjustment operation.

On the other hand, when a right-handed hit (predetermined state) is detected in a low-base state (left-handed game state) in which the game is progressed by left-handed hits (a condition for starting output of a left-handed instruction sound is satisfied), a left-handed instruction sound (predetermined notification sound) is output. That is, when the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a state (predetermined state) in which the game ball is not properly shot, the output start condition of the predetermined notification sound is established, and the predetermined notification sound is output.

The left-handed instruction sound is output at the maximum volume regardless of the volume level being set, but the volume of the effect sound is not set to zero (specific volume) when the left-handed instruction sound is output. (See FIG. 49). That is, while the left-handed instruction sound is being output, the effect sound is output at a volume corresponding to the level of volume being set. Then, during the output period of the left-handed instruction sound (during the output period of the predetermined notification sound), it is possible to set the volume level (volume information) based on the volume adjustment operation, and the effect sound based on the set level can be set. Volume setting is enabled (see FIG. 51). That is, the level of volume set based on the volume adjustment operation is reflected in the volume setting of the effect sound, and the volume of the effect sound is made variable according to the volume control operation.

In addition, the frame opening sound and the fraud detection sound are both composed of a warning sound and a predetermined message sound (first guidance sound) (first notification sound), and the left-handed instruction sound is It does not contain a warning sound but contains a predetermined message sound (second guidance sound) (second notification sound). Then, when the output start condition of the frame opening sound or the fraud detection sound is established during the output period of the left-handed instruction sound, the message sound (second guide sound) included in the left-handed instruction sound is reproduced even if it is being played. (That is, the output of the left-handed instruction sound) is interrupted, and the output of the frame opening sound or the fraud detection sound is started (see FIGS. 47 and 48). After that, before the left-handed instruction sound timer that specifies the output period (playback time) of the left-handed instruction sound expires, the frame opening sound timer that specifies the output period (playback time) of the frame opening sound or the fraud detection sound When the condition for ending the output of the frame opening sound or the fraud detection sound is met by the time-up of the fraud detection sound timer that defines the output period, the output of the frame opening sound or the fraud detection sound is terminated, and the left-handed instruction sound is produced. Output of the left-handed instruction sound is started so that the included message sound (second guidance sound) is reproduced from the beginning (see FIG. 50). Further, when the output end condition of the left-handed instruction sound is met by the time-up of the left-handed instructional sound timer, the left-handed instruction is instructed even if the message sound (second guide voice) included in the left-handed instructional sound is being reproduced. Sound output is terminated (see FIGS. 49 and 50).

In this way, volume confirmation sound (confirmation sound), effect sound, frame opening sound (specific notification sound, first notification sound), fraud detection sound (specific notification sound, first notification sound), left-handed instruction sound (predetermined notification sound) Since various sounds such as sound, second notification sound, etc. are output according to the situation at the time of output, the performance effects of the sound and functions such as information transmission can be effectively exhibited. As a result, it is possible to realize a suitable sound output and suppress a decline in the interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment, when the output start condition of the left-handed instruction sound (second notification sound) is established during the output period of the frame opening sound (first notification sound), the output of the frame opening sound is terminated. Until the conditions are met, the output of the left-handed instruction sound is not started (see FIGS. 49 and 50). In addition, when the output start condition of the left-handed instruction sound (second information sound) is satisfied during the output period of the fraud detection sound (first notification sound), the left-handed instruction is continued until the output end condition of the fraud detection sound is satisfied. Sound output is not started (see FIGS. 49 and 50). For this reason, the frame opening sound and the left-handed instruction sound are not redundantly output (simultaneously), and the fraud detection sound and the left-handed instructional sound are not redundantly output (simultaneously). , the frame opening sound and the tampering detection sound are both output with priority over the left-handed instruction sound. This makes it possible to output notification sounds in accordance with the order of priority.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, both the frame opening sound and the fraud detection sound are notification sounds (specific notification sound, first notification sound) including a warning sound and a predetermined message sound (first guidance sound). , and the left-handed instruction sound is configured as a notification sound (specific notification sound, second notification sound) that does not include a warning sound but includes a predetermined message sound (second guidance sound). Therefore, the detection of opening of the front frame 51 and the detection of a fraudulent act are more emphasized than the detection of hitting to the right in the low base state. As a result, the intensity of the notification sound corresponding to the opening of the front frame 51 and the fraudulent act (specific state) and the notification sound corresponding to the right hitting in the low base state (predetermined state) are adjusted, and the respective notification sounds are produced. It is possible to make the distinction easier.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the effect patterns such as the variable effect and the advance notice effect are determined based on the result of the special symbol propriety determination. In the case of the determined specific effect pattern (specific effect mode), the effect based on the specific effect pattern is executed in the variable display (variable game) of the special symbol (identification information). Then, when the movable effect member 14 does not malfunction, a display effect in which a variable effect composition image (display object) is displayed on the display screen 7a (display unit) as an effect based on the specific effect pattern, and a movable effect member. 14 (movable part) is activated, and a light emission effect is performed in which the movable body lamp 15 (light emitting part) emits light. In this case, the effect of the display effect, the movable effect, and the light emission effect (effect based on the specific effect pattern) can be obtained.

On the other hand, after an abnormality occurs in the movable effect member 14, the aforementioned display effect and light emission effect are executed as effects based on the specific effect pattern, and the movable effect is not executed (execution of the movable effect is restricted). Become. In this case, although the movable effect is not executed, the effect of the display effect and the light emitting effect (the effect based on the specific effect pattern) can be obtained, and the damage of the movable effect member 14 in which the abnormality has occurred and the further damage caused by the abnormality. Problems and the like are less likely to occur.

Further, the movable effect member 14 is initially operated based on the start of power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 (power-on). Then, when the variable display of the special symbols is started during the execution of the initial operation, the execution of the effect is restricted in the variable display. Specifically, the execution of the movable effect for activating the movable effect member 14 and the light emission effect for causing the movable lamp 15 to emit light (also referred to as “movable body lamp effect”) is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to limit the execution of an effect that hinders the initial operation of the movable effect member 14, and it becomes easy to confirm that the movable effect member 14 is in the initial operation.

In this way, it is possible to optimize the effect by executing the effect according to the state of the movable effect member 14 (whether or not there is an abnormality, execution/non-execution of the initial operation, etc.). As a result, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest of the game machine having the movable part for effect (movable effect).

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, when the RAM clear (initialization process) for initializing the storage contents of the RAM (predetermined storage area) is executed, the RAM clear notification ( Initialization notification) is executed, and when variable display of special symbols is started during execution of RAM clear notification, execution of the effect is limited in the variable display. Specifically, the execution of the display effect of displaying the variable effect composition image on the display screen 7a and the sound effect of outputting the variable effect sound from the speaker 67 is restricted. Execution of the performance is restricted in the case where the variable display of the special symbols is started during the execution of the initial operation of the movable performance member 14 and the case where the variable display of the special symbols is started during the execution of the RAM clear notification. The content of the restrictions when it is done is different. Therefore, when the variable display of the special symbols is started during the initial operation of the movable production member 14, the execution of the production that hinders the initial operation of the movable production member 14 is restricted so that the movable production member can be controlled. It becomes easy to confirm that 14 is in the initial operation, and when the variable display of the special symbols is started during the RAM clear notification, by limiting the execution of the performance that hinders the RAM clear notification, It becomes easy to confirm that the RAM clear notification is in progress (the RAM is cleared). This makes it possible to prevent the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 and the notification of RAM clear from being hindered.

As described above, the embodiment has been described as one embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. However, it is also possible for those skilled in the art to easily replace them, and to add improvements as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the specific notification sound is the frame opening sound and the fraud detection sound. It may be a body frame opening sound. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the predetermined notification sound is the left-handed instruction sound has been described, but the predetermined notification sound is not limited to this, and may be, for example, the bottom plate full sound.

In addition, when the variable display of the special symbol is started during execution of the return operation of the movable effect member 14, the execution of the effect may be restricted in the variable display. The content of the restriction in this case can be the same as the case where the variable display of the special symbol is started during the execution of the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 (see FIG. 57). As a result, it is possible to limit the execution of effects that hinder the return operation of the movable effect member 14, and it becomes easy to confirm that the movable effect member 14 is in the return operation.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch pressed down (the power is turned on with RAM clearing), after the RAM clearing (initialization processing) of the sub-control board 90 is completed, the movable effect member 14 Although the initial operation is executed (started), the initial operation of the movable effect member 14 may be executed (started) after the completion of the RAM clear notification. This also makes it possible to distribute the control processing load associated with RAM clearing when RAM clearing is executed and the control processing load associated with the initial actuation of the movable effect member 14 .

Also, in the above-described embodiment, for the preliminary determination based on the starting entry, the latest acquisition random number value (acquisition information) stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is read, and the read acquisition random number value (acquisition information) is determined ( However, the method of prior determination is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure reservation storage unit, the main control unit 80 or sub The acquired information stored in the RAM of the control unit 90 and stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (predetermined). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit 80 or the sub-control unit 90, it is possible to erase the acquired information used for the preliminary determination (acquired information stored in another storage area). be.

In the above-described embodiment, the second special figure reservation is preferentially digested over the first special figure reservation, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, but not limited to this, the first special figure reservation It may be a control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure reservation, a control process of so-called special figure 1 priority digestion. In addition, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special reservation and the digestion of the second special reservation, and among the first special reservation and the second special reservation, the oldest one is digested in order. Control processing, that is, so-called order-of-ball (memory order) digestion control processing may be used. Further, the digestion of the first special figure reservation and the digestion of the second special figure reservation may be executed in parallel.

In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability variation function based on the type of the jackpot pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. not something. For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a variable probability operation opening, and the probability variation function is performed based on whether the game ball passes through the specific area (V passing) during the jackpot game. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko game machine of the type that determines whether or not to operate (so-called "V-certain machine"). Alternatively, a specific area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening that can enter the ball when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a small hit, and the game ball entering the big winning opening during the small winning game It is possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko gaming machine of a type in which a jackpot game is executed based on passing through a specific area (V passing), and a jackpot game is executed based on the passing of the V (so-called "one type and two types mixed machine"). be. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko game machine that circulates game balls inside the game machine (so-called "enclosed game machine").

In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation function is deactivated/activated to set the jackpot probability to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability). It is not limited to this, for example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a middle probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability) good. Furthermore, first low probability and first high probability (first probability condition), second low probability and second high probability (second probability condition), third low probability and third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , a plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any one of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selected) when the gaming machine is powered on, for example. good too.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in this specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines are known that play games using game media such as game balls and game medals. In this type of gaming machine, various effects and notification sounds are output from the speaker according to the progress of the game and the state of the gaming machine. can be set (adjusted) to (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-59447).

Sound output in a game machine can be said to be an important function from the viewpoint of game effects, information transmission, and the like.

The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in interest in gaming.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present reference invention 1 employs the following configuration.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
A game machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
effect sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound as the game progresses;
volume information setting means capable of setting volume information based on a volume adjustment operation;
volume setting means capable of setting the volume of the effect sound based on the volume information;
a state detection means capable of detecting the state of the gaming machine;
a notification sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined notification sound according to the state of detection by the state detection means;
When volume information is set based on the volume adjustment operation and the volume of the effect sound is set based on the volume information, a predetermined confirmation sound can be output,
The notification sound output means is
capable of outputting a specific notification sound when a specific state is detected by the state detection means;
capable of outputting a predetermined notification sound when a predetermined state is detected by the state detection means;
The volume setting means is
when the specific state is detected by the state detection means, setting the volume of the effect sound to the specific volume regardless of the setting content of the volume information;
When the predetermined state is detected by the state detection means, the volume of the effect sound is not set to the specific volume,
During the period in which the volume of the effect sound is set to the specific volume, the volume information can be set by the volume information setting means based on the volume adjustment operation, but the set volume information does not correspond to the volume setting. It is not reflected in the volume setting of the production sound by means,
When the period in which the sound volume of the sound effect is set to the specific sound volume ends, the sound volume of the sound effect is set based on the volume information set at the end of the period, but the confirmation sound is output. is not executed and
During the period in which the predetermined notification sound is output, the volume information can be set by the volume information setting means based on the volume adjustment operation, and the volume of the effect sound by the volume setting means based on the set volume information. It is possible to set
Further, the notification sound output means
capable of outputting a first notification sound including a warning sound and a first guidance voice, and a second notification sound including a second guidance voice but not the warning sound;
When the output start condition of the first notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, even if the second guidance sound contained in the second notification sound is being reproduced, the second guidance sound is interrupted and the Start outputting the first notification sound,
If the output termination condition for the first notification sound is satisfied without the output termination condition for the second notification sound being satisfied after the output of the first notification sound is started, the output of the first notification sound is terminated, and the Start outputting the second information sound so that the second guidance sound is reproduced from the beginning,
When the output termination condition of the second notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, the second notification sound is output even if the second guidance sound included in the second notification sound is being reproduced. The gist is that it is configured to terminate the output.

According to such a gaming machine, when the volume information is set based on the volume adjustment operation and the volume of the effect sound is set based on the volume information, it is possible to output the predetermined confirmation sound. there is When the state of the gaming machine reaches the specific state, the specific notification sound is output, and the volume of the effect sound is set to the specific volume regardless of the setting contents of the volume information. During the specific volume setting period, although volume information can be set based on the volume adjustment operation, the set volume information is not reflected in the volume setting of the effect sound. That is, the volume of the effect sound is maintained at the specific volume. Then, when the specific volume setting period ends, the volume of the effect sound is set based on the volume information set at the time of the end, and at this time, a confirmation sound relating to the volume setting of the effect sound is output. will not be This is because the volume setting of the effect sound based on the volume information set when the specific volume setting period ends is due to the end of the specific volume setting period and not due to the volume adjustment operation. On the other hand, when the state of the gaming machine reaches a predetermined state, a predetermined notification sound is output, and the sound volume of the effect sound is not set to the specific sound volume. During the output period of the predetermined notification sound, it is possible to set the volume information based on the volume adjustment operation, and it is possible to set the volume of the effect sound based on the set volume information. That is, the volume information set based on the volume adjustment operation is reflected in the volume setting of the effect sound, and the volume of the effect sound is made variable according to the volume control operation.

Also, a first notification sound including the warning sound and the first guidance voice, and a second notification sound including the second guidance voice but not the warning sound can be output, and during the output period of the second notification sound When the condition for starting the output of the first notification sound is satisfied, even if the second guidance voice contained in the second notification sound is being reproduced, the reproduction of the second guidance sound (that is, the output of the second notification sound) is interrupted and the first notification sound is generated. After that, when the output termination condition for the first notification sound is satisfied without the output termination condition for the second notification sound being satisfied, the output of the first notification sound is terminated, and the second guidance sound is first The output of the second notification sound is started so as to be reproduced from . Further, when the output termination condition of the second notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, the output of the second notification sound is terminated even if the second guidance voice included in the second notification sound is being reproduced. be.

In this way, various sounds such as a confirmation sound, an effect sound, a specific notification sound, a predetermined notification sound, a first notification sound, and a second notification sound are output according to the output conditions, so that the effect of the sound and the information can be obtained. Functions such as transmission can be effectively exhibited. As a result, it is possible to realize a suitable sound output and suppress a decline in the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above,
The notification sound output means outputs the second notification sound before a condition for ending output of the first notification sound is satisfied when a condition for starting output of the second notification sound is satisfied during an output period of the first notification sound. The gist is that it is configured not to start outputting

According to such a game machine, when the output start condition of the second notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the first notification sound, the output of the second notification sound is continued until the output end condition of the first notification sound is satisfied. will not start. Therefore, the first notification sound and the second notification sound are not output in duplicate (at the same time), and the first notification sound is output with priority over the second notification sound. This makes it possible to output notification sounds in accordance with the order of priority.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above,
The specific effect sound is the first notification sound,
The gist is that the predetermined notification sound is the second notification sound.

According to such a gaming machine, when the state of the gaming machine reaches the specific state, the notification sound (first notification sound) including the warning sound and the first guidance sound is output as the specific notification sound, and the state of the gaming machine is confirmed. When the predetermined state is reached, a notification sound (second notification sound) that does not include the warning sound but includes the second guidance voice is output as the predetermined notification sound. Therefore, the occurrence (detection) of the specific state is emphasized and reported as compared to the occurrence (detection) of the predetermined state. As a result, it is possible to make it easier to distinguish between the notification sound corresponding to the specific state and the notification sound corresponding to the predetermined state by adding strength to the notification sound.

According to this reference invention 1 described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in amusement in a game.

(Reference Invention 2)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine which performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display. In this type of gaming machine, various effects including display effects can be executed. Recently, in particular, the effect (so-called "gimmick effect") that activates the movable parts (movable parts) operably provided on the game board and the game machine frame (front frame) is indispensable for increasing the interest in the game. It has come into existence (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-79117).

Since the movable accessory that performs the gimmick effect is configured including mechanical parts and mechanisms, malfunctions such as failures and malfunctions are more likely to occur than other effects. If such a problem occurs, the execution of the performance may be hindered or the effect of the performance may be impaired.

The present reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the deterioration of the interest in the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present reference invention 2 employs the following configuration.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display,
a display unit capable of displaying a display object;
an actuatable moving part;
a light-emitting part capable of emitting light;
Determination execution means capable of determining whether to control to the special game state,
production mode determination means capable of determining the production mode based on the result of the determination;
an effect executing means capable of executing an effect based on the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means in the variable display;
Abnormality detection means capable of detecting an abnormality of the movable part;
an initial operation executing means capable of executing an initial operation of the movable part based on the start of power supply to the gaming machine;
The effect mode determining means can determine a specific effect mode as the effect mode,
When the performance mode determined in a state in which no abnormality of the movable part is detected is the specific performance mode, a display effect of displaying a display object on the display unit, a movement effect of actuating the movable part, and the A light emitting effect for causing the light emitting unit to emit light is configured to be executed in the variable display,
When the performance mode determined in the state after the abnormality of the movable part is detected is the specific performance mode, the display performance and the light emission performance are executed in the variable display, and the movable performance is not executed. configured to
The gist of the invention is that, when the variable display is started during execution of the initial operation, execution of the effect is restricted in the variable display.

According to such a gaming machine, when the performance mode determined based on the result of the determination as to whether or not to control to the special game state is the specific performance mode, the performance based on the specific performance mode is the variable display of the identification information. is executed in Then, when there is no abnormality in the movable part, the effects based on the specific effect mode include a display effect in which a display object is displayed on the display part, a movement effect in which the movable part is operated, and a light emission effect in which the light emitting part emits light. is executed. In this case, the effect of the display effect, the movable effect, and the light emission effect (effect based on the specific effect mode) can be obtained. On the other hand, after the abnormality of the movable part occurs, the display effect and the light emitting effect are executed as the effect based on the specific effect mode, and the movable effect is not executed. In this case, the effect of the display effect and the light emission effect (the effect based on the specific effect mode) can be obtained, and damage to the movable part in which the abnormality has occurred and further problems caused by the abnormality are less likely to occur.

In addition, the movable part is initially operated based on the start of power supply to the game machine. Then, when the variable display of the identification information is started during execution of the initial operation, execution of the effect is restricted in the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to limit the execution of effects that hinder the initial operation of the movable part, and it becomes easy to confirm that the movable part is in the initial operation.

In this way, it is possible to optimize the effect by executing the effect according to the state of the movable part (whether or not there is an abnormality, execution/non-execution of the initial operation, etc.). As a result, it is possible to prevent a game machine having a movable part (movable effect) from losing interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above,
initialization processing execution means capable of executing initialization processing for initializing the storage contents of a predetermined storage area;
initialization notification execution means capable of executing initialization notification based on execution of the initialization process;
When the variable display is started during execution of the initialization notification, execution of the effect is restricted in the variable display,
Restriction of performance execution when the variable display is started during execution of the initial operation and restriction of performance execution when the variable display is started during execution of the initialization notification. The gist is that the content is structured differently.

According to such a gaming machine, when the initialization process for initializing the storage contents of the predetermined storage area is executed, the initialization notification is executed based on the execution of the initialization process, and the initialization notification is being executed. When the variable display of the identification information is started at , execution of the effect is restricted in the variable display. Regarding the restriction on the execution of the effect, when the variable display of the identification information is started during the execution of the initial operation of the movable part and when the variable display of the identification information is started during the execution of the initialization notification, The contents of the restrictions are assumed to be different. For this reason, when the variable display of the identification information starts during the initial operation of the movable part, by restricting the execution of the effect that interferes with the initial operation of the movable part, It becomes easy to confirm that there is something, and when the variable display of the identification information is started during the initialization notification, the initialization notification is in progress by restricting the execution of the effect that hinders the initialization notification. It becomes easy to confirm that (initialization processing has been executed). As a result, it is possible to prevent the initial operation of the movable portion and the notification of initialization of the stored contents from being hindered.

According to the present invention 2 described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in amusement in a game.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Game area 4 Rail member 7 Image display device 7a Display screen 7b Production pattern display area 7c Judgment pattern display area 8 Production pattern 8s Judgment pattern 9a First production Suspension 9b Second effect suspension 9c First effect suspension display area 9d Second effect suspension display area 9e Variation suspension display area 10 Center decorative body 13 Decorative member 14 Movable production member 15 Movable body lamp 16 Game nail 19 fixed prize winning device 20 first start port 21 second start port 22 variable prize winning device 28 gate 30 big prize winning port 31 big prize winning device 40 main display device 41a first special symbol display device , 41b second special symbol display device, 50 game machine frame, 51 front frame, 52 body frame, 53 outer frame, 60 launch handle, 63a first effect button, 63b second effect button, 66 frame lamp, 67 speaker, 80 Main control board, 81 game control microcomputer, 90 sub control board, 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board, 101 image control microcomputer, 106 sound control board, 107 lamp control board, 201 effect image, 202 RAM clear notification image.

Claims (3)

A game machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
effect sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined effect sound as the game progresses;
volume information setting means capable of setting volume information based on a volume adjustment operation;
volume setting means capable of setting the volume of the effect sound based on the volume information;
a state detection means capable of detecting the state of the gaming machine;
a notification sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined notification sound according to the state of detection by the state detection means;
When volume information is set based on the volume adjustment operation and the volume of the effect sound is set based on the volume information, a predetermined confirmation sound can be output,
The notification sound output means is
capable of outputting a specific notification sound when a specific state is detected by the state detection means;
capable of outputting a predetermined notification sound when a predetermined state is detected by the state detection means;
The volume setting means is
when the specific state is detected by the state detection means, setting the volume of the effect sound to the specific volume regardless of the setting content of the volume information;
When the predetermined state is detected by the state detection means, the volume of the effect sound is not set to the specific volume,
During the period in which the volume of the effect sound is set to the specific volume, the volume information can be set by the volume information setting means based on the volume adjustment operation, but the set volume information does not correspond to the volume setting. It is not reflected in the volume setting of the production sound by means,
When the period in which the sound volume of the sound effect is set to the specific sound volume ends, the sound volume of the sound effect is set based on the volume information set at the end of the period, but the confirmation sound is output. is not executed and
During the period in which the predetermined notification sound is output, the volume information can be set by the volume information setting means based on the volume adjustment operation, and the volume of the effect sound by the volume setting means based on the set volume information. It is possible to set
Further, the notification sound output means
capable of outputting a first notification sound including a warning sound and a first guidance voice, and a second notification sound including a second guidance voice but not the warning sound;
When the output start condition of the first notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, even if the second guidance sound contained in the second notification sound is being reproduced, the second guidance sound is interrupted and the Start outputting the first notification sound,
If the output termination condition for the first notification sound is satisfied without the output termination condition for the second notification sound being satisfied after the output of the first notification sound is started, the output of the first notification sound is terminated, and the Start outputting the second information sound so that the second guidance sound is reproduced from the beginning,
When the output termination condition of the second notification sound is satisfied during the output period of the second notification sound, the second notification sound is output even if the second guidance sound included in the second notification sound is being reproduced. A gaming machine characterized by being configured to end output. The notification sound output means outputs the second notification sound before a condition for ending output of the first notification sound is satisfied when a condition for starting output of the second notification sound is satisfied during an output period of the first notification sound. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured not to start outputting of . The specific effect sound is the first notification sound,
3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined notification sound is the second notification sound.

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