JP6342946B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  What is generally known as this type of gaming machine is, for example, a variable display (variable display) of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified, such as pachinko gaming machines, and display results There is a variable display means for deriving the game, and when a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result) is derived as a display result, it is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that outputs music sound such as BGM in relation to variable display of a symbol, and one that outputs music sound regardless of variable display of a symbol (Patent Document 1). . In addition, in the scrolling of the background image, there is one that executes a specific effect related to the variable display of the design and a notice effect performed in accordance with the background image regardless of the variable display of the design (Patent Literature). 2).

Japanese Patent No. 3770856 (paragraph number 0131) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2007-75190 (paragraph numbers 0065 to 0067, FIG. 10)

  However, in the above patent documents, the adjustment of the output timing of the sound effect has not been sufficiently considered.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily adjusting the output timing of sound effects.

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Variable display means for performing variable display and deriving a display result;
Voice output means for outputting voice according to the progress of the game;
Voice data setting means for setting voice data to be output to the voice output means,
The effect display of the step-up effect in which the effect mode changes in a plurality of stages can be executed during variable display,
The voice data setting means includes
After the audio output means outputs the first sound effect in accordance with the effect display at a first timing after the call timing, when outputting the second sound effect in accordance with the effect display on the second timing, from the call time A silent part corresponding to a time until the first timing, the first sound effect, a silent part corresponding to a time from the output of the first sound effect to the second timing, and the second sound effect; Set the audio data including
Ri configurable der audio data length of different kinds of music sound,
The sound data includes specific sound data in which a sound effect is set so as to correspond to the step change timing of the step-up effect and a silent portion is set so as to correspond to a timing different from the step change timing. Yes,
When the step-up effect is executed,
The specific sound data is reproduced so that a sound effect at the stage change timing of the step-up effect is output, and the reproduction of the specific sound data is stopped at a silent portion set after the sound effect.

According to such a configuration, after outputting a first sound effect in accordance with the effect display at a first timing after the call timing, when outputting the second sound effect in accordance with the effect display on the second timing, the A silent portion corresponding to the time from the call timing to the first timing, the first sound effect, a silent portion corresponding to the time from the output of the first sound effect to the second timing, and the second Since sound data including sound effects are set, the sound output timing can be adjusted by adjusting the data position when adjusting the sound effect output timing in the development stage. Compared with the case where the output timing of the sound effect is adjusted by adjusting (changing) the program itself, the adjustment work is not complicated, and the output timing of the sound effect is easily adjusted. Further, in the audio data, a specific sound in which a sound effect is set so as to correspond to the step change timing of the step-up effect and a silent part is set so as to correspond to a timing different from the step change timing When there is data and the step-up effect is executed, the specific sound data is reproduced so that a sound effect at the step change effect of the step-up effect is output, and a silent part set after the sound effect The reproduction of the specific audio data is stopped at.

(1) A variable display means (effect display device 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) that can be distinguished from each other and deriving a display result is provided, and a predetermined specific display result ( A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (hit state) that is advantageous to the player when the jackpot symbol combination) is derived,
A sound output unit (speakers 27R, 27L);
Sound control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of controlling the sound output unit to output a music sound from the sound output unit by playing a predetermined music over a plurality of variable displays. , IC for speech synthesis 703),
A notice effect execution means (effect) for executing a predetermined notice effect (pre-read cut-in notice) in a manner related to the specific part at a timing when a specific part of music (a rust portion of music) is played during the variable display. Control microcomputer 100, S732 in FIG. 15, S603 to S606 in FIG. 17, S802 in FIG.
Specific effect execution means (execution control microcomputer 100, S735 in FIG. 15, S603 to S606 in FIG. 17, S802 in FIG. 14) for executing a specific effect in a mode different from the notice effect during execution of the variable display; ,
When the timing at which the specific portion of the music being played before the variable display is started overlaps with the execution timing of the specific performance, a specific performance restriction means for restricting execution of the specific performance ( The production control microcomputer 100, S737 and S740 in FIG. 15, and (d) in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined notice effect is produced in a manner related to the specific part at a timing when the specific part of the music is played while the variable display is being performed on the music being played before the variable display is started. Is executed. And when the timing which the specific part of a music arrives overlaps with the execution timing of the specific effect performed during variable display, execution of a specific effect is restrict | limited. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a problem caused by the overlap between the execution timing of the notice effect performed using the music sound without being related to the variable display and the execution timing of the specific effect related to the variable display.

(2) A variable display means (effect display device 9) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result, and providing a specific display result (predetermined display result) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (hit state) that is advantageous to the player when the jackpot symbol combination) is derived,
A sound output unit (speakers 27R, 27L);
Sound control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of controlling the sound output unit to output a music sound from the sound output unit by playing a predetermined music over a plurality of variable displays. And voice synthesis IC 703),
A notice effect execution means (effect) for executing a predetermined notice effect (pre-read cut-in notice) in a manner related to the specific part at a timing when a specific part of music (a rust portion of music) is played during the variable display. The control microcomputer 100, S732 in FIG. 15, S603 to S606 in FIG. 17, S802) in FIG.
Specific effect execution means (execution control microcomputer 100, S735 in FIG. 15, S603 to S606 in FIG. 17, S802 in FIG. 14) for executing a specific effect in a mode different from the notice effect during execution of the variable display; ,
The notice effect that restricts the execution of the notice effect when the timing at which the specific portion of the music for which the music sound is output before the variable display starts overlaps with the execution timing of the specific effect Limiting means (production control microcomputer 100, S737 and S740 in FIG. 15, (d) in FIG. 16).

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined notice effect is produced in a manner related to the specific part at a timing when the specific part of the music is played while the variable display is being performed on the music being played before the variable display is started. Is executed. Then, when the timing at which the specific part of the music arrives overlaps with the execution timing of the specific effect executed during variable display, the execution of the notice effect is limited. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a problem caused by the overlap between the execution timing of the notice effect performed using the music sound without being related to the variable display and the execution timing of the specific effect related to the variable display.

(3) Variable display means (effect display device 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result, and a specific display result (predetermined display result) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (hit state) that is advantageous to the player when the jackpot symbol combination) is derived,
A sound output unit (speakers 27R, 27L);
Sound control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of controlling the sound output unit to output a music sound from the sound output unit by playing a predetermined music over a plurality of variable displays. And voice synthesis IC 703),
A notice effect execution means (effect) for executing a predetermined notice effect (pre-read cut-in notice) in a manner related to the specific part at a timing when a specific part of music (a rust portion of music) is played during the variable display. Control microcomputer 100, S732 in FIG. 15, S603 to S606 in FIG. 17, S802 in FIG.
Specific effect execution means (execution control microcomputer 100, S735 in FIG. 15, S603 to S606 in FIG. 17, S802 in FIG. 14) for executing a specific effect in a mode different from the notice effect during execution of the variable display; ,
If the timing at which the specific part of the music for which the music sound is output before the variable display starts overlaps with the execution timing of the specific effect, the timing at which the specific part arrives is changed. Change means (production control microcomputer 100, S737 to S739, S741 in FIG. 15, (c) in FIG. 16).

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined notice effect is produced in a manner related to the specific part at a timing when the specific part of the music is played while the variable display is being performed on the music being played before the variable display is started. Is executed. Then, when the timing at which the specific portion of the music arrives overlaps with the execution timing of the specific effect executed during variable display, the timing at which the specific portion arrives is changed. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a problem caused by the overlap between the execution timing of the notice effect performed using the music sound without being related to the variable display and the execution timing of the specific effect related to the variable display.

  (4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the timing at which the specific portion of the music from which the music sound is output before the variable display is started overlaps with the execution timing of the specific effect. If this is the case, restriction target determining means for determining which of the specific effect and the notice effect is to be restricted based on a predetermined priority (the effect control microcomputer 100, S740 in FIG. 15). (D) of FIG. 16 is further included.

  According to such a configuration, which one of the specific effect and the notice effect is to be restricted is determined based on a predetermined priority, which effect is restricted depending on the priority relationship. Since it changes, various effects can be executed.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (4), the variable display means is a start area (first start winning opening 13 or second start winning opening) provided in the game area (game area 7). 14) executing the variable display based on the passing of the game medium (game ball) through 14),
For variable display that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area, information for determining whether or not to make the specific display result is hold information (first hold memory, second hold memory) ) Storage storage means (first storage buffer, second storage buffer) that can be stored as
Based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display, a start time determining means for determining whether the display result of the variable display is the specific display result (game control microcomputer) 560, S51 to S63 in FIG.
Variable display control means (S800 to S803 in FIG. 14) for controlling display of the variable display means based on the determination at the start time determination means;
Pre-start determination means (S215, S225 in FIG. 10) for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area before determination by the start time determination means. ,
Based on the determination by the pre-start determination unit, the advance notice execution unit is configured to perform the advance notification regarding the hold information in the variable display before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage unit is executed. The effects (the microcomputer 100 for effect control, S720 to S728 in FIG. 15, (a) in FIG. 16) are executed.

  According to such a configuration, since the notice effect regarding the hold information is executed in the variable display before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage unit is executed, the notice effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to lengthen the establishment period of the notice condition, and to increase the execution frequency of the notice effect.

  (6) In the gaming machine of (5), the sound control means starts playing a specific piece of music on the condition that the hold information includes hold information for deriving the specific display result (FIG. 21). (A), (b)).

  According to such a configuration, since the reproduction of the specific music is started on the condition that the hold information for deriving the specific display result is included, the player has a sense of expectation for the reproduction of the specific music. It can be held, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (6), the sound control means is capable of controlling the sound output unit to output any one of a plurality of types of music. ,
The position of the specific part or the length of the specific part differs for each of the plurality of types of music (FIG. 22).

  According to such a configuration, there are a plurality of types of music sounds, and the position of the specific part or the length of the specific part is different for each music. Therefore, the execution timing of the production is diversified, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. .

(8) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (7), the sound control means may output the sound output unit at a plurality of timings based on sound effect data in which sound effects different from the music are determined in advance. More output control is possible,
Sound effect data storage storing one sound data ((a) of FIG. 23) including at least a first sound part, a soundless part, and a second sound part in order as the sound effect data Means (audio data ROM 704) are further included.

  According to such a configuration, since the sound effect data is stored as one sound data including at least the first sound part, the silence part, and the second sound part in order, the data is The sound data can be adjusted as one unit, and the number of sound data to be registered can be reduced.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), the sound control means controls the sound output unit to output a sound effect different from the music from the sound output unit based on predetermined sound effect data. Is possible,
The sound effect data further includes sound effect data storage means (sound data ROM 704) for storing one sound data ((b) of FIG. 23) in which a silent part is set at the beginning of the sound part.

  According to such a configuration, since the sound effect data is stored as one sound data in which the silent part is set at the beginning of the sound part, when adjusting the generation timing of the sound effect in the development stage, Since the sound effect generation timing can be adjusted by adjusting the data position, the adjustment work is more complicated than adjusting the sound effect generation timing by adjusting (changing) the sound control program itself. It is easy to adjust the timing of sound effect generation.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure explaining the feature of control of big hit type in a table form. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a music selection table, a prefetch specific production determination table, a music change table, and a priority determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution pattern of prefetch specific production and prefetch cut-in notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows how to change from a normal music to a specific music. It is explanatory drawing which shows the difference in a music. It is explanatory drawing which shows a sound effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the reach production performed during 1 fluctuation | variation, and a cut-in notice.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine. Any game machine provided with variable display means for performing variable display and deriving a display result and controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as the display result It may be a machine.
[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the features of the jackpot type control in a table format.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 7.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, the change display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to simply as “change”, also referred to as “variable display”, “update display”, and “cyclic display”). Is done. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 9, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 8b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. The second special symbol is displayed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 8a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), the display condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a winning opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 13 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 14 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is on a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to the player operating the ball striking operation handle 5, and using the rotational force of the driving motor to launch the game ball to the game area 7 (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the effect display device 9 described above are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variable display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 9, when starting the variable display, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having a second starting winning port 14 (second starting port) through which a game ball can win is located below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. ) 15 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Thus, the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 14.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a made up of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided).

  The display related to the reserved memory such as the number of reserved memories performed in the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, the first reserved memory display unit 18c, and the second reserved memory display unit 18d Called memory display. As described above, the first special symbol display unit 8a, the second special symbol hold storage display unit 18b, the first hold storage display unit 18c, and the second hold storage display unit 18d visually recognize the number of right to perform the variable display. A hold storage display corresponding to each right is performed in a possible manner.

  While the effect display device 9 is displaying the variation of the effect symbol, a reach state may occur. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. Note that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 20.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs at the time, the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be opened, so that the big winning opening serving as a winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided below the effect display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of reserved general symbols, and the normal symbol storage memory indicator 41 lights up the indicator with these four as upper limit values.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. For example, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are related to each other in the re-variation period (including the initial variation period) during one variation period as a repetitive variation pattern. When an effect such that the effect is executed) is executed, blinking control is performed.

  The repeated variation pattern refers to a variation pattern in which a reach effect is executed after a predetermined effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times from the start of the change display of the special symbol and the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. . Here, the predetermined effect display is, for example, an effect display such as an effect display for re-variation, and if it is an effect display that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times, for example, an effect display other than the re-change display such as a notice display. May be. In this embodiment, as an example of the repeated variation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo-variable variation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times with re-variation as a predetermined effect display is described.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed instead of a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. It is an abbreviation that indicates a certain quasi-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as quasi-continuous re-variation times), the greater the reliability that will be the big hit (when the big hit is made for all the selection ratios, including when the big hit is out of place The degree of the ratio selected in the above, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

  Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  An operation button 130 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation is provided at a predetermined position on the right side of the hitting ball supply tray 3. The operation button 130 is provided with an operation detection switch 131 for detecting an operation.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 15.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the probable big hit, it continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next big hit occurs, is satisfied.

  In the normal big hit, the period until the shorter condition is satisfied, which is the condition that the time reduction state is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times of the variable display or the condition that the next big hit occurs. continue. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display result. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied).

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control is performed with the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols. In addition, the operation detection signal of the operation detection switch 131 for detecting the operation of the operation button 130 is input to the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives signals from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal input from the operation detection switch 131 via the input driver 106 and the input port 107.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time-series manner in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control, a random number for round number determination, and a random number for open pattern determination is performed ( Random number update process for determination: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, in order to control the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the special winning opening (the first large winning port 71, the second large winning port 72) in a predetermined order. The corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  In addition, when the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the effect symbol variation display is started after the effect symbol variation display is started. The state may not reach a reach state, and a certain combination of effect symbols that do not become a reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0.

  (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination).

  (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination).

  (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination).

  (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).

  (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, as described above, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. When determining a variation pattern, first, a variation pattern type is determined using a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). Then, one variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In this embodiment, when a normal big hit and a probable big hit, they are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type that is a fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate.

  In the case of outliers, a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach, a normal reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves normal reach, and a super reach variation that is a variation pattern type that involves super reach. They are classified into pattern types.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state when not the time-short state Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number, and the number-of-holds reduction control for reducing the variation time is executed. You may do it.

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) and a normal symbol determination random number (random 4). Count up (1 addition update). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, an example of using a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) as the jackpot determination random number. As shown, random numbers generated by software such as random numbers 1 to 5 may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 7A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 7A in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (also called the first big hit judgment value), Is added, the number of jackpot determination values is larger (10 times the number) than the probability change jackpot determination table. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  In the following description, out of the big hit judgment values set in the normal big hit judgment table and the probable change big hit judgment table, the normal big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table is the probability variation. It is also used as a common jackpot determination value in the hourly jackpot determination table, and is called a normal jackpot determination value (also referred to as a first jackpot determination value). Of the big hit judgment values set in the probability change big hit judgment table, the big hit judgment values (also referred to as second big hit judgment values) other than the normal big hit judgment value are the above-mentioned normal big hit judgment values during the probability change. It is used as a unique jackpot judgment value in addition to the judgment value, and is called a jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 7 (B) uses a reserved memory (also referred to as a first reserved memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (that is, a variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when determining the jackpot type.

  Further, FIG. 7C shows the use of hold memory (also referred to as second hold memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). This is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when determining the jackpot type.

  Each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7 (C) is determined when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. In addition, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type, the type of the big hit is determined as “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and a table referred to for determining the big hit symbol It is.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (the jackpot type determination). Value) is set.

  The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7C is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, which is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variation jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “2” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In this way, in each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7C, a plurality of determination values are included in one jackpot symbol. It is associated.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7C, data is set in the following relationship.

  The second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 7C and the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table, the ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol has a higher probability of being a probable big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state. The display result 1 to 3 designation commands shown in FIG. 8 indicate that the fluctuation display result is determined to be out of place, the designation that the fluctuation display result is normally determined as a big jackpot, and the fluctuation display result is definitely changed. It is a command that specifies that each jackpot is decided. This command indicates the contents of the winning determination result when a start winning has occurred, and indicates a predetermined type of determination result, such as whether or not the winning combination is determined, and the type of the winning combination. is there. Also, the winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 8 is a command indicating the content of the winning determination result when the start winning is generated, and whether the winning determination result is a big hit, It shows the determination result of a predetermined type such as the type of jackpot.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31.

  As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (S311) described later. Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
Special symbol normal process (S300): A process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a jackpot, and determining a jackpot type in the case of a jackpot.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (S301): A process for performing control such as determination of fluctuation pattern and start of time measurement of fluctuation time tie.

  Display result designation command transmission processing (S302): Processing for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Special symbol changing process (S303): When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses, the process proceeds to the special symbol stop process.

  Special symbol stop process (S304): This is a process for stopping the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and deriving and displaying the stop symbol.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): A process of performing control for opening the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit.

  Processing for opening a winning prize opening (S306): processing for performing control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing for confirming the closing condition of the winning prize opening, and the like It is. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process.

  Big hit end processing (S307): This is processing for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 520.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 11A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 11A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 11 (A), the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, in the reserved specific area, the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in the RAM 55” means an area in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 11B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer store a random R (a jackpot determination random number) that is a hardware random number.

  In such a first hold storage buffer and a second hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to the hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer is stored in the first determination result hold storage buffer, and the second hold storage. The determination result hold storage data corresponding to the buffer hold storage data is stored in the second determination result hold storage buffer.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). In the prize-winning effect process of S215, a process of determining whether or not a big hit is made beforehand, a big hit type, and a variation pattern type is executed based on the various random number data stored (stored) in S214. A process of transmitting a winning determination result command indicating the result to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether or not the first start port switch 13a is on (see S211).

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Next, as in S214 described above, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and performs processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer. (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). In the winning effect process of S225, based on the various random number data stored (stored) in S224, a process of determining whether or not to win a big hit, a big hit type, and a variation pattern type is executed. A process of transmitting a winning determination result command indicating the result to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226) and ends the process.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (see FIG. 11A) (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 11A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  Here, the “common processing routine” is a program for realizing a specific series of processes, and in this embodiment, a series for performing variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It points to the program for realizing the process. In this embodiment, the “common processing routine” includes the processing of S55 to S64 in the special symbol normal processing described later, the variation pattern setting processing of S301, the display result specifying command transmission processing of S302, and the special symbol variation of S303. The process and the special symbol stop process of S304 are included.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S57). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module (S58). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S58), the process proceeds to S59. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then the condition that the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the fluctuation display is performed, or the condition that the next big hit is determined, whichever comes first. When this condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S58), the process proceeds to S63 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values in S58, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S59). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 7B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 7C. One of the determination tables is selected (S61). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in advance, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S60 to generate a random number buffer. The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the area are determined (S61).

Also, CPU 56 sets the type of the determined jackpot the shown to jackpot type data to the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S62). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S63). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S61 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “2” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S64).

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes an effect control process to be described later.

  On the side of the effect control board 80, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 31 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is, for example, an interruption that occurs when an effect control INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on. The effect control CPU 101 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 among the input ports included in the I / O. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in an effect control buffer setting unit in a RAM mounted on the effect control board 80, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads and receives the various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. The command is analyzed, and processing such as setting data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates is performed (command analysis processing: S704).

  In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The reception command buffer at the time of the start winning prize is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, a command such as a prize determination result designation command, a first reserved memory number designation command, a second reserved memory number and command, etc. are displayed on the main board. 31 to the effect control board 80. It should be noted that the winning determination result designation command includes data indicating a big hit and a loss.

  The effect control CPU 101 stores the commands in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer in the order received at the start winning prize. If the command is received normally, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The stored command is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the display of variation of the effect design is started. Shifted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random number update processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers is executed (S706). The various random numbers include random numbers for determining stop symbols, determining effects, determining pre-reading notices, determining pre-reading specific effects, and the like. Random numbers, random numbers for determining pre-reading specific effects are included. Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18d corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes a prefetch notice determination process (S161) described later.

  In the effect control process, after executing the pre-reading notice determination process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): A process for performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  Effect symbol variation start process (S801): This is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started.

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern.

  Effect symbol variation stop process (S803): This is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result of the variation display (final stop symbol).

  Big hit display process (S804): This is a process of performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big win after the end of the variation time.

  In-round processing (S805): Processing for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing.

  Post-round processing (S806): processing for controlling display between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing.

  Big hit end effect process (S807): In the effect display device 9, it is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice determination process. In the prefetch notice determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the prefetch notice execution flag is ON (S720). The pre-reading notice execution flag is a flag that is turned ON when it is determined that the pre-reading notice is executed by random number lottery. Note that the “prefetching notice” described here refers to the data stored on hold before starting the fluctuation display (target fluctuation display) for which the possibility of the fluctuation display result being a “big hit” or the like is to be notified. This is a notice effect for notifying the possibility that the fluctuation display result will be a “hit” based on the above. In the present embodiment, when the target variation display is a big hit, there is a possibility that the pre-reading notice is executed in the variation display immediately before the target variation display. And the pre-reading notice effect includes a pre-reading cut-in notice and a pre-reading specific effect described later.

  When the prefetch advance execution flag is not ON (N in S720), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a new winning determination result designation command is stored in the start winning reception command buffer (S721). . If a new winning determination result designation command is not stored in the start winning reception command buffer (N in S721), the process ends. In the winning determination result designation command stored in the starting winning reception command buffer, it is determined whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 makes a big hit at the starting winning in the winning effect processing in S215 and S225 of FIG. Data is included.

  When a new winning determination result designation command is stored in the start winning reception command buffer (Y in S721), the effect control CPU 101 starts the operation specified by the new winning determination result designation command data. By checking whether or not the determination result at the time of winning is a big hit, it is determined whether or not the data of a new winning determination result designation command is a big hit (S722). If the data of the new winning determination result designation command is not a big hit (N in S722), the process proceeds to S724.

  When the data of the new winning determination result designation command is a big hit (Y in S722), the effect control CPU 101 confirms the data stored in the starting winning reception command buffer and thereby stores other data in the reserved storage. It is determined whether or not the big hit data is stored (S723). If it is determined that other jackpot data is stored in the hold storage (Y in S723), the process is terminated.

  When it is determined that no other big hit data is stored in the hold storage (N in S723), the effect control CPU 101 uses the random number lottery based on the random number value for the prefetching notice determination updated in S706 to make the prefetching notice. Is determined (S724). In the process of S724, a random number value is extracted, and the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice is determined using a table in which the ratio of the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice determined in advance according to the extracted data is set. In this way, since the random number lottery is performed only when there is no other jackpot data in the hold storage, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice from being executed repeatedly, so that the production is not complicated. . In the process of S724, when the presentation control CPU 101 refers to the hold memory in the process of S723, if the current hold memory number is 0 or 1, it is determined that there is no pre-reading notice.

  Next, in S725, based on the determination result of the prefetching notice in S724, it is determined whether or not execution of the prefetching notice is determined to be performed. If it is determined in step S724 that the pre-reading notice is not executed (N in S725), the process ends.

  When it is determined that the pre-reading notice is executed (Y in S725), the effect control CPU 101 sets the pre-reading notice execution flag to ON (S726). Next, based on the current reserved memory number, the reserved memory number n to be digested until the change display for executing the pre-reading notice is completed is specified (S727). In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the pre-reading notice is executed immediately before the target. Therefore, in S727, the number of reserved memories to be digested immediately before the target is specified.

  Then, based on the music selection table shown in FIG. 16A, a specific music for prefetching notice to be used from the next change is determined (S728). Here, the next fluctuation is a fluctuation that is started next when a start winning that is newly won this time occurs. In other words, the next fluctuation is the fluctuation after the currently running fluctuation ends if the start winning occurs during the fluctuation, and the fluctuation that starts after the start winning is not displayed. Will be the next fluctuation. And a process is complete | finished after the process of S728.

  The music is played even when the data of the new winning determination result designation command is not a big hit. Specifically, when N in S722 in FIG. 15, the lottery for determining the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice is performed in the same manner as the processing after S724, and when it is executed, the reproduction of the music is started from the next fluctuation. Set up.

  Here, FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a music selection table, a prefetch specific effect determination table, a music change table, and a priority determination table. These tables are stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. In the music selection table shown in FIG. 16 (a), music A with lyrics A, music B with lyrics B, and music C with lyrics C are prepared as playback songs. In addition, each music piece has a different determination ratio depending on the number of random numbers assigned in advance. In this embodiment, when the data of the winning determination result designation command is a big hit, the allocation number for song A is 50, the allocation number for song B is 30, and the allocation number for song C is 20. When the data of the winning determination result designation command is not a big hit, the allocation number of the song A is 20, the allocation number of the song B is 30, and the allocation number of the song C is 50. That is, when the reproduction of the music piece A is started, the ratio of the big hit is the highest, and when the reproduction of the music piece C is started, the ratio of the big hit is the lowest. In S728, a random number value is extracted, and a music piece is selected and determined using the table of FIG. 16A according to the extracted data.

  When the pre-reading notice execution flag is ON in S720 (Y in S720), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not one change has been completed (S729a). If one change has not ended (N in S729a), the process ends.

  If one change has been completed (Y in S729a), the reserved storage number n that is consumed until the pre-reading notice is executed is updated to n-1 (S729b). Here, the end of one fluctuation means that the fluctuation of the reserved memory number n to be digested up to the fluctuation to execute the prefetch notice is performed once based on the current reserved memory number specified in S727. . That is, it is determined in S729a whether or not a change to be started thereafter has been digested once, regardless of whether the time point at which a new start winning is generated is changing or not. If the pre-reading notice execution flag is ON in S726, the reserved storage number set in S727 is not included when n = 0, 1 (determined without pre-fetching notice in S724), so S729a These cases are not included in the process performed in (when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less at the time of the prefetch notice determination in S724).

  Then, it is determined whether the updated n is n = 1 (S730). If n = 1 is not satisfied (N in S730), the process ends. If n = 1 (Y in S730), the prefetch notice execution flag is set to OFF (S731). The case where n = 1 indicates that in the case of the present embodiment as will be described later, this is a change immediately before the target of the prefetching notice.

  Then, the pre-reading notice cut-in notice existence is determined as an effect mode of the pre-reading notice performed by the change immediately before the target (S732). Here, the pre-read cut-in notice is a notice that performs a display for cutting in the lyrics in a manner related to the chorus part at the timing when the chorus part that is a specific part of the music is played. By displaying the lyrics cut-in on the effect display device 9, the player can confirm that a special advance notice has been made and can expect further games. In addition, the rust part in a music refers to the main part (the most exciting part) in the music.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch specific effect by random number lottery (S733). In the process of S733, random number values are extracted, and the presence / absence of the pre-reading specific effect is determined using a table in which the ratio of the presence / absence of the pre-reading specific effect determined in advance according to the extracted data is set. Next, the presence / absence of execution of the prefetch specific effect is determined based on the determination result in S733 (S734). If the pre-reading specific effect is not executed (N in S734), the process ends in a state where it is determined that only the pre-read cut-in notice effect is performed.

  When the prefetch cut-in notice effect is executed (Y in S734), the effect control CPU 101 determines the type of the prefetch specific effect using the prefetch specific effect determination table shown in FIG. 16B (S735). . In S735, a random number value is extracted, and a music piece is selected and determined using the table of FIG. 16B according to the extracted data. Here, in the prefetch specific effect determination table shown in FIG. 16B, the types of prefetch specific effects include cherry blossom pattern notice, step-up notice, and background notice. “Cherry Blossom Pattern Notice” is a notice that displays the cherry blossom pattern on the effect display device 9, and the cherry blossom pattern image changes the character's clothes appearing during the change to the cherry blossom pattern. For example, the display image may be partly or entirely changed to a cherry blossom pattern, such as a display pattern or a cherry blossom pattern.

  The “step-up notice” is an effect display in which a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order on the display screen of the effect display device 9, for example, during the display of the effect symbol variation. This is a notice for performing an effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the “step-up notice” effect, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is initially displayed in a predetermined order) is displayed, The effect display in the special effect may be terminated without being switched. Also, in the production of “step-up notice”, the production mode is changed in multiple stages (step-up), for example, by the production operation in which the movable member is operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order during the variation display of the production symbol. Such a production operation may be performed. Note that in the “step-up notice” during the fluctuating notice effect, after the movable member performs the effect operation in one type of operation mode, the effect operation in the notice effect is terminated without switching to the effect operation of the second stage. You may make it happen.

  In addition, the “background notice” is a notice that the background displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is, for example, what is normally the background of the day is the night background and the effect is displayed so that the display screen is darkened. That's it. In addition, each prefetch specific production | presentation differs in the determination ratio by the number of the random number values allocated previously. In this embodiment, when the data of the winning determination result designation command is a big hit, the allocation number of cherry blossom pattern notice is 50, the allocation number of step-up notice is 30, and the allocation number of background background notice is If the data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning is not a big hit, the allocation number for cherry blossom pattern notice is 20, the allocation number for step-up notice is 30, and the assignment number for background notice is 50. It has become. That is, when the cherry blossom pattern notice is executed, the ratio of being a big hit is the highest, and when the background notice is executed, the ratio of being a big hit is the lowest.

  The specific effect is performed not only in the prefetching variation but also in a normal variation (the variation) in which prefetching is not performed. In this case, not the look-ahead but the change itself in which the specific effect is performed is forewarned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (e), in the case of a big hit in the normal fluctuation, the allocation number for cherry blossom pattern notice is 50, the allocation number for step-up notice is 30, The allocation number of background notice is 20. In addition, at the time of deviation from normal fluctuations, the allocation number for cherry blossom pattern notice is 20, the allocation number for step-up notice is 30, and the assignment number for musical background notice is 50. In this way, the music specific effect is executed in the same way as in the pre-reading at the normal time, and the specific effect is selected at a high rate in the order of the background notice, the step-up notice, and the cherry blossom pattern notice at the time of the big hit, and vice versa at the time of the loss Therefore, it can be said that the expectation of jackpot for cherry blossom pattern notice is the highest. In other words, the player can recognize that the announcement effect with a high expectation level of the big hit is obtained even when pre-reading by executing the cherry tree pattern advance notice.

  Next, in S736, the effect control CPU 101 performs processing for specifying the timing at which the climax part of the music (the part corresponding to the pre-read cut-in notice) arrives in the current change (change to make the pre-read notice). The timing is specified by using a counter (not shown) that measures time according to the progress of the music from the start of the fluctuation of the music provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, since the position of the rust portion is determined in advance by the music, the remaining time until the prefetch cut-in notice is generated at the time of starting the change is calculated, and based on that time, Whether or not a cut-in notice is to be made at the time is specified based on the measured value of such a counter.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the timing of the specified rust portion overlaps with the timing of the prefetch specific production (S737). Here, the execution timing of the pre-reading specific effect is determined to be executed in a predetermined period from the start of the change according to a predetermined change pattern. Therefore, it can be determined whether the period from the start of fluctuation to the prefetch specific effect overlaps with the period from the prefetch cut-in notice described above. If the timing of the specified rust portion does not overlap with the timing of the prefetch specific effect (N in S737), it is determined to perform both the prefetch cut-in notice and the prefetch specific effect, and the process ends.

  When the timing of the specified rust portion overlaps with the timing of the pre-reading specific effect (Y in S737), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to change the music by random number lottery (S738). In the process of S738, a random number value is extracted, and it is determined whether or not to change the music using a table in which the ratio of whether or not to change the music in advance is set according to the extracted data.

  In the process of S739, it is determined whether or not there is a change in music. When there is a change in the music in the process of S739 (Y in S739), the music after the change is determined based on the music change determination table shown in FIG. The music is changed to music (S741). Then, the prefetch notice determination process ends. In the song change determination table of FIG. 16 (c), there are a song A in which lyrics A flows, a song B in which lyrics B flow, and a song C in which lyrics C flow as songs before the change. Further, as the music after the change, there are a music A ′ in which the lyrics A ′ flow, a music B ′ in which the lyrics B ′ flow, and a music C ′ in which the lyrics C ′ flow. For example, if the music A is before the change, the music A 'after the change. In this manner, by changing the currently played music piece to another music piece, it is possible to shift the position where the pre-read cut-in notice is performed. Details will be described later.

  If there is no change in the music in the process of S739 (N of S739), the priority is higher among the prefetch specific effect and the prefetch cut-in notice based on the priority determination table shown in FIG. It is decided to perform the production (S740). As a result, when the execution timing of the prefetch specific effect and the execution timing of the prefetch cut-in notice overlap, the higher priority shown in FIG. 16D is executed, and the lower priority is not executed. Then, the process ends.

  In the priority determination table of FIG. 16D, priorities 1 to 6 are set in advance depending on the type of effect. Here, the priority indicates a higher priority as the number becomes smaller. The cherry tree pattern notice, the prefetch cut-in notice by the music A (lyrics A), the step-up notice, the music B (from the highest priority order) The pre-read cut-in notice by the lyrics B), the background notice, and the pre-cut cut-in notice by the music C (lyric C) are provided. For example, in the step-up notice with priority 3 and the prefetch cut-in notice with the music B with priority 4, the step-up notice with higher priority is executed in preference to the prefetch cut-in notice with lower priority. . In addition, as a method of determining such priority, the priority is set so as to increase in descending order of the big hit expectation. For example, since the cherry blossom pattern notice is an effect with a high expectation degree of jackpot, the player can have an expectation that the subsequent fluctuation will be a big hit when the cherry blossom pattern notice occurs.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S603). The effect control CPU 101 is a ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the effect relating to the pre-reading notice determined in S161 and the music for performing the prefetch cut-in notice. Among the plurality of types of variable display effect control patterns stored in the stored (stored) variable display effect control pattern table, any one of the variable display effect control patterns corresponding to the various specified effect operation patterns is selected. Select and determine the usage pattern.

  Specifically, in the variable display effect control pattern table, for example, the change effect and reach of the effect symbol in the control period from the start of the change of the effect symbol until the final stop symbol as the variable display result is stopped and displayed. A plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as control operations in each effect device such as an effect display device such as an effect and an effect of a variable display such as a notice effect are stored as a variable display effect control pattern. .

  In addition, the music control data for changing from the normal music to the music for the pre-read cut-in notice and the sound effect control data for outputting the sound effect different from the music are also displayed in a variable manner with the start of the symbol variation. Included in the control pattern. Here, since the music is played over a plurality of variations and the music may be changed, data such as switching timing, start, and end are also included.

  In addition, each variation display effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer set value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various performance operations according to the above are set, and the contents of the various performance controls, the switching timing of the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the production control contents of the variation production control pattern determined in S604 (S604), and sets a process timer (production control process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table. Start (S605).

  When the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of S605, the effect control device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component) is performed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Then, the control of the various lamps as the production parts and the speakers 27L and 27R as the production parts is started (S620). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to perform audio output (including music output and sound effect output) from the speakers 27L and 27R.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S607), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation process (S802) (S608). ).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S802) in the effect control process.

  In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation display time timer (S842). Then, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843).

  Until the process timer times out (S843N), the process proceeds to S846. If it is determined in S843 that the process timer has timed out (S843Y), the process data is switched (S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S844). In addition, the next process data such as changing the control state for the rendering device (production component) based on process data such as display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next. The rendering device is controlled according to the contents of (S845).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the variable display time timer has timed out based on the value of the variable display time timer (S846). If the variation display time timer has timed out (Y in S846), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S848). On the other hand, when the variable display time timer has not timed out (N in S846), it is confirmed whether or not a confirmation command reception flag indicating that a symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S847). When the confirmation command reception flag is not set (N in S847), the effect symbol changing process ends. On the other hand, when the confirmation command reception flag is set (Y in S847), the process proceeds to S848. As described above, even if the variation display time timer has not timed out (N in S846), the control shifts to the variation stop when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command. For example, due to noise between substrates or the like. Even when a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time is received, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. As described above, when the condition that the variation time monitored using the variation display time timer has ended or the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received is satisfied in the effect symbol variation processing, this effect symbol variation is performed. Stop processing is executed. It should be noted that the processing may be advanced to the effect symbol variation process only when the condition that the variation time monitored using the variation display time timer has been satisfied is satisfied. Also, the processing may be advanced to the effect symbol changing process only when the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received is satisfied.

  In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (S881). If the condition control process is executed when the condition that the variable time monitored using the variable display time timer is satisfied is established, the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 are not connected. In order to prevent the recognition of the end timing of the variable display from shifting, it is desirable to execute the process of S881 when the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received is satisfied. If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to S886. In this embodiment, when a combination of jackpot symbols is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S884. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the process proceeds to S886.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, normal jackpot symbol, or probability variation jackpot symbol) (S882).

  In S883, it is confirmed whether or not the combination of the normal jackpot symbol or the probability variation jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol (that is, whether or not the jackpot symbol is a big hit) (S883). When it is not a big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S885), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, when it is a big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (S884), and receives a big hit start designation command reception flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit) indicating that the big hit start designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (start 2 designation command reception flag) is set (S886). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S887).

  Then, a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (S888). The effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot start designation command reception flag. In the process of S888, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table such as a fanfare effect corresponding to the hit type. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S889), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data) According to 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, the speakers 27L, 27R as the effect parts, etc.) is executed (S890). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S891).

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution pattern of a prefetch specific effect and a prefetch cut-in notice. As shown in FIG. 20, in this embodiment, a “prefetching specific effect” as shown in (a) is executed to limit “prefetching cut-in notice”, and “prefetching cut” as shown in (b). A pattern that executes “In advance notice” and restricts “Prefetching specific effect”, and a pattern that performs both “Prefetching cut-in advance notice” and “Prefetching specific effect” by changing the music as shown in FIG. There is.
In the pattern in which “prefetching specific effect” as shown in (a) is performed and “prefetch cut-in advance notice” is limited, when the music A is played, the cut of the display of the rust portion of the lyrics A of the music A There is a possibility that the execution timing of the pre-read cut-in notice when the in is performed overlaps with the execution timing of the pre-read specific effect performed during the fluctuation. In this case, the time T0 from the start of the change until the pre-reading specific effect is performed is determined in advance according to the type of effect. Then, the production control CPU 101 measures the time from the start of the change to the chorus part that is the specific part of the lyrics A for the music A, and if it is determined that the measured time overlaps with the time T0, the prefetch cut-in notice is executed. Control not to. That is, only the pre-reading specific effect is performed. Thereafter, when the target changes, the character appears and the effect during the change such as the reach effect that displays “Big hits” is executed.
In a pattern in which “pre-read cut-in advance notice” as shown in (b) is performed and “pre-read specific effect” is restricted, the cut of the display of the rust portion of the lyrics A of the music A is performed when the music A is being played. There is a possibility that the execution timing of the pre-read cut-in notice when the in is performed overlaps with the execution timing of the pre-read specific effect performed during the fluctuation. In this case, it is possible to measure in advance the time T0 from the start of fluctuation until the prefetching specific effect is performed. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control measures the time from the start of change to the chorus part that is the specific part of the lyrics A for the music A, and if it is determined that the time overlaps with T0, the pre-read specific effect is controlled not to be executed. To do. That is, only the pre-read cut-in notice is performed. Thereafter, when the target changes, the character appears and the effect during the change such as the reach effect that displays “Big hits” is executed.

  In the pattern in which the song change as shown in (c) is performed and both the “prefetch cut-in notice” and the “prefetch specific effect” are executed, the output control CPU 101 performs control to change the song A to the song A ′. Execute. First, it is possible to measure in advance the time T0 from the start of fluctuation until the prefetch specific effect is performed. Then, the production control CPU 101 measures the time from the start of the change to the chorus part that is the specific part of the lyrics A for the music A, and when it is determined that the time overlaps with T0, the music A is changed to the music A ′. The change effect is executed, and the effect of shifting the timing at which the prefetch cut-in notice is performed is executed.

  As described above, the timing of the arrival of the rust portion is changed by changing the music A from the music A ′ because the lyrics A and the lyrics A ′ are different between the music A and the music A ′. This is because the position where the part arrives is different. The change from the music A to the music A ′ may be performed such as fast-forwarding, rewinding, slow-playing, etc., so that the chorus partial performance timing is different from the timing of the pre-reading specific performance. . In addition, although the change of the music A is performed for the period T0 from the start of the change to the execution of the pre-reading specific effect, the music may be changed immediately after the start of the change. Further, the change of the music is not a one-to-one correspondence from the music A to the music A ′, but may be selected from a plurality of music by random lottery.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing how to change from normal music to specific music. As shown in FIG. 21, in this embodiment, there are (a) a change 1 from normal music to specific music and (b) a pattern of change 2 from normal music to specific music.

  (A) In the pattern of change 1 from a normal music piece to a specific music piece, the music piece a is usually played for each variation as shown in FIG. After that, when a start winning prize is generated in which the fluctuation result is a big hit, the normal music a played for each fluctuation is played over a plurality of fluctuations to the music A for which cut-in notice is performed at the rust portion. And the music is changed. In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice is executed in the fluctuation immediately before the target fluctuation, which is a big hit. The prefetching notice includes a prefetching specific effect and a prefetching cut-in notice, and either one or both may be executed.

  (B) In the pattern of change 2 from normal music to specific music, normally, as shown in FIG. 21B, the normal music b is played over a plurality of variations. After that, when a start winning prize with a large variation result is generated, the normal music b played for each fluctuation is played over a plurality of fluctuations, and the music A for which cut-in notice is performed at the rust portion. And the music is changed. In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice is executed in the change immediately before the target change, which is a big hit change. The prefetch notice includes a prefetch specific effect and a prefetch cut-in notice, and either one or both may be executed.

  Thus, the reproduction of the specific music A is started on the condition that the start winning for deriving the jackpot display result which is the specific display result has occurred and is included in the storage area as the stored data that becomes the big hit. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for the reproduction of the specific musical piece A, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the change to the specific music A may be executed by a change that starts immediately after the start winning is generated, or a change that is started after some changes are made after the start winning is generated. May be executed.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing differences in music. As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of music pieces having different positions and lengths of the rust portion by outputting the sound of the rust portion that is a specific portion of the music piece. For example, in music A, music B, and music C in which the length of time of one music from the beginning of the music to the end of the music is P, the times T1, T2, and T3 from the beginning of the music to the first chorus portion are T1. There is a relationship of> T2> T3. In the music A, the music B, and the music C, there is a relationship of L1> L2> L3 with respect to the length of chorus (display time of specific lyrics in the music) L1, L2, and L3. In the music A, the music B, and the music C, there is a relationship of D1> D2> D3 with respect to times D1, D2, and D3 from the start of the chorus to the start of the next chorus.

  In this way, there are multiple types of music sounds, and the position of the rust part or the length of the rust part is different for each music, so the execution timing of the production using the music is diversified, improving the interest of the game Can be made. Although the time length of one song is the same P, the time length of one song may be different and the time from the start of the chorus to the start of the next chorus is different in the song It is good. Here, when the time from the start of the chorus to the start of the next chorus is considerably short as in the music C, and the time D3 is shorter than the length of one fluctuation time, during one fluctuation The song will surely have a chorus part. Thus, by changing the music from the chorus part to the chorus part with a short time, it becomes possible to execute the prefetch cut-in notice using the music sound with the appearance frequency as expected.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing sound effects. In the case of this embodiment, there are two types of sound effects. Here, the sound effect is a sound different from the music described above, and is used, for example, when performing an effect in which the sound is changed at every step-up during the performance, or when performing an effect such that a bomb explodes. It is a sound. The presence of sound effects enhances the interest of games. (A) In the case of the sound effect 1, one sound data S1 includes a sound 1 part, a sound 1 part, a sound 2 part, a sound 2 part, a sound 3 part, a sound 3 part, a sound 4 part, It consists of four silent parts, five sounded parts, and five silent parts. In the case of the sound effect 2, one sound data S2 is composed of a sound part and a soundless part. Data regarding these sound effects is stored in a sound data ROM 704 used as sound effect data storage means.

  When one sound data S1 is composed of a sound part and a soundless part like the sound effect 1, the sound data can be adjusted with the data including the sound part and the soundless part as one unit. Thus, the number of data to be registered can be reduced as compared with the case where sound data is registered one by one. The sound data S1 such as the sound effect 1 can be used for an effect such that the sound changes at every step-up, for example. When the step-up is in three stages, the data is reproduced up to sound 1, sound 1, sound 2, sound 2, sound 3, and the sound data reproduction is stopped at the subsequent sound 3 portion. Control is sufficient.

In addition, when sound effect data is stored as one sound data in which a silent part is set at the beginning of a sound part as in sound effect 2, the generation timing of the sound effect is set at the program development stage. When adjusting, the sound effect generation timing can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the data of the silent part. Therefore, the sound effect generation timing can be adjusted by adjusting (changing) the sound control program itself. In comparison, the adjustment work is not complicated, and it is easy to adjust the generation timing of the sound effect. Specifically, when performing an effect such that a bomb explodes, a video that explodes the bomb and a sound effect that explodes the bomb are created separately, and the timing is adjusted so that there is no sense of incongruity. Although it takes time and effort to finely adjust the time for sound effects to be played by the program, if there is sound data using the silent part at the beginning, the timing can be adjusted by shifting the position of the silent part, making timing adjustment easy. Become.
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FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the reach effect executed during one change and the cut-in notice. In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the cut-in notice executed at the timing when the climax part of the music is output is performed with the change immediately before the target as the pre-read cut-in notice. However, the cut-in notice may be performed while the target is changing. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 24, the reach effect is performed during the fluctuation. The reach effect can be referred to as a specific variable display effect in distinction from the specific effect.

  In FIG. 24, the time from the start of the change to the stop (1 change) is X, the time from the start of change to the reach production is T4, and the time from the start of the chorus to the start of the next chorus is D3. In such a case, if the relationship of X> D3 is satisfied, the rust portion will always arrive during one change. Further, in the case where control is performed so that the cut-in notice is executed by the time T4 from the start of the fluctuation to the reach production, it is sufficient that the relationship of T4 <D3 is satisfied. As described above, by executing the cut-in notice before the reach effect, it is possible to expect the reach effect when the cut-in notice occurs. Note that as the specific music for the cut-in notice, it is preferable to use the music C or the like in which the time from the rust portion to the rust portion is short and the number of times rust arrives per unit time.

  In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, when a cut-in notice (corresponding to a pre-read cut-in notice) and a specific variable display effect (corresponding to a specific effect) occur simultaneously. The music may be changed so that either one is not executed or both are executed. Further, when the cut-in notice is generated before the reach effect is executed, the effect is not complicated by not performing the cut-in notice effect during the reach effect.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 20 (b), the timing at which the chorus portion (specific portion) of the music is played while the variable display is being performed on the music being played before the variable display (variable display) is started. The pre-read cut-in notice (predetermined notice effect) is executed in a manner related to the rust part (specific part). And when the timing at which the climax part (specific part) of the music arrives overlaps with the execution timing of the pre-read specific effect (specific effect) executed during the variable display (variable display), the pre-read specific effect ( Execution of specific production is restricted. Thereby, the execution timing of the prefetch cut-in notice (notice effect) performed using the music sound without being related to the variable display (variable display) and the execution timing of the prefetch specific effect (specific effect) performed in relation to the variable display It is possible to suppress problems caused by overlapping.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 20 (a), the timing at which the chorus portion (specific portion) of the music is played during the execution of the variable display on the music being played before the variable display (variable display) is started. The pre-read cut-in notice (predetermined notice effect) is executed in a manner related to the rust part (specific part). Then, when the timing at which the climax part (specific part) of the music arrives overlaps with the execution timing of the pre-read specific effect (specific effect) executed during variable display (variable display), the pre-read cut-in notice Execution of (notice effect) is restricted. Thereby, the execution timing of the prefetch cut-in notice (notice effect) performed using the music sound without being related to the variable display (variable display) and the execution timing of the prefetch specific effect (specific effect) performed in relation to the variable display It is possible to suppress problems caused by overlapping.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 20 (c), the timing at which the chorus part (specific part) of the music is played while the variable display is being executed on the music being played before the variable display (variable display) is started. The pre-read cut-in notice (predetermined notice effect) is executed in a manner related to the rust part (specific part). And when the timing at which the climax part (specific part) of the music arrives overlaps with the execution timing of the pre-read specific effect (specific effect) executed during variable display (variable display), The timing at which (part) arrives is changed. Thereby, the execution timing of the prefetch cut-in notice (notice effect) performed using the music sound without being related to the variable display (variable display) and the execution timing of the prefetch specific effect (specific effect) performed in relation to the variable display It is possible to suppress problems caused by overlapping.

  (4) As shown in S740 of FIG. 15 and FIG. 16D, it is determined in advance which of the pre-read specific effect (specific effect) and the pre-read cut-in notice (notice effect) is restricted. Since it is determined on the basis of the priority, which effect is restricted depending on the priority relationship, various effects can be executed.

  (5) As shown in the pre-reading notice determination process in FIG. 15, the fluctuation before the variable display (variable display) based on the hold data (hold information) stored in the hold storage buffer (hold storage means) is executed. Since the prefetch cut-in advance notice (notice effect) related to the hold data (hold information) is executed in the display (variable display), the establishment period of the notice condition for executing the prefetch cut-in notice (notice effect) is lengthened. It is possible to increase the execution frequency of the pre-read cut-in notice (notice effect).

  (6) As shown in FIG. 21, since the reproduction of the specific music is started on the condition that the holding data (holding information) for deriving the jackpot display result (specific display result) is included, the player Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the reproduction of specific music, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 22, there are a plurality of types of music sounds, and the position of the rust portion (specific portion) or the length of the rust portion (specific portion) differs for each piece of music. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 23, since the sound effect data is stored as one sound data including at least the first sound part, the soundless part, and the second sound part in order, The sound data can be adjusted in units of data, and the number of sound data to be registered can be reduced.

  (9) As shown in FIG. 23, since sound effect data is stored as one sound data in which a silent part is set at the beginning of a sounded part, when adjusting the generation timing of the sound effect in the development stage In addition, since the sound effect generation timing can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the data, the adjustment work is less than when adjusting the sound effect generation timing by adjusting (changing) the sound control program itself. It is not complicated and it is easy to adjust the timing of sound effect generation.

  (10) As shown in FIG. 22, in the variable display (variable display) in which the prefetching specific effect (specific variable display effect) is executed, the prefetching specific effect (specific variable display effect) from at least the start of the variable display (variable display). In a variable display (variable display) in which a pre-read specific effect (specific variable display effect) is performed by playing the music so that the rust portion (specific part) of the music sound arrives during the period until Since the music sound can be controlled so that the chorus part (specific part) of the music arrives, the pre-read cut-in notice (notice effect) using the music sound can be executed with the expected appearance frequency.

  (11) As shown in FIG. 22, the sound of a music piece in which the period from the first rust portion (specific portion) to the second rust portion (specific portion) that comes next is shorter than the variable display period (variable display period). Is output from the sound output unit, so that the chorus part (specific part) of the music is controlled to arrive in the variable display (variable display) in which the pre-read specific effect (specific variable display effect) is executed. A pre-read cut-in notice (notice effect) can be executed at the appearance frequency.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (3) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (4) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (5) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided 15 round normal big hits and 15 round probability variation big hits as a big hit type was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, only three songs are played back. However, the number of songs may be increased to four or more, or only one particular song or two songs may be played. It may be. Moreover, you may change suitably the determination ratio by which a music is determined.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, in the pre-reading notice determination process, execution of the pre-read cut-in notice is determined before executing the pre-reading specific effect. It may be determined before executing the prefetch cut-in notice. If only one of the prefetch cut-in notice and the prefetch specific performance is performed, or if it is performed at a timing that does not overlap, only one of them may be performed, and it is decided not to perform both. Also good.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice determination process is set so that the prefetching notice is not executed when n = 0 and n = 1 in the process of S724. However, the pre-reading notice effect may be performed even when n = 1. When n = 1, it indicates that there is one hold before the target changes, and the change to the music for executing the prefetch cut-in notice in the fluctuation, and the prefetch notice may be performed. Good. In addition, when n = 0, the pre-reading notice line is not performed because the target changes times. However, in the target change, a predetermined notice effect regarding the chorus portion of the music and a specific effect performed during the change may be performed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, when the variable display is performed, an effect is performed by a lamp or sound. However, a movable member that moves according to the variable display is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 separately. An effect using a member may be performed. In addition, the movable member may be moved in accordance with the change of the music from the normal music to the music to be pre-read cut-in notice, or may be moved differently from the normal in accordance with the change of the music. You may make it perform.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the prefetch cut-in notice is performed only for the change immediately before the target. However, the prefetch cut-in notice may be performed over a plurality of changes. In this case, the player's expectation can be enhanced by performing a continuous effect as the pre-reading specific effect. Also, different music may be played for each variation, and the pre-read cut-in notice effect and the pre-read specific effect may not be executed at the overlapping timing, or either one may be executed. .

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the pre-read cut-in notice effect and the pre-read specific effect overlap each other during one change has been shown, but the time of one change is lengthened. Both productions may be performed a plurality of times. In such a case, a pseudo-continuous production may be performed as the pre-reading specific production, and a pre-read cut-in notice may be performed every time the pseudo-series changes. And a music may be changed for every fluctuation | variation, and it may be made not to perform both productions at the timing which overlaps, or either may be performed.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the starting point of the musical piece to be played when the pre-read cut-in notice is executed is from the variation that is started next time when the start winning that causes the variation display result to be a big hit occurs. However, it may be changed from the next change (change to be started next time) instead of the change to be started next time. Further, it may be changed at the moment when the start winning is generated, and the start timing can be changed as appropriate. The music end timing may end when the target change ends, but may end after the subsequent jackpot gaming state ends, and the end timing can be changed as appropriate. is there.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, a music piece with an increased number of chorus parts is used so that the chorus part is always generated once during one change. It is also possible to control to shift the reproduction position of the part. Also, it may be always played by changing the music.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the priorities are arranged in descending order of the jackpot expectation. However, the priorities of the cherry blossom pattern notice with a high jackpot expectation and the background notice with a low jackpot expectation are reversed. May be. As described above, priority may be set in accordance with the degree of expectation of jackpot, or the priority may be set regardless of the degree of expectation of jackpot.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the cut-in of the lyrics of the chorus part is performed as the notice effect related to the music is shown. In combination, a specific character may appear, or a certain effect different from the normal effect may be performed on the chorus portion of the music. Also, a character notice or the like may be performed together with the lyrics cut-in.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the case where lyrics cut-in is performed in the chorus part as the notice effect related to the music is shown, but the notice effects such as cut-in of the lyrics are performed other than the chorus part. May be. For example, when a music piece is composed of an intro, A melody, B melody, and chorus, a cut-in notice may be given at the B melody part, and a character notice that is different from the cut-in notice or the cut-in notice may be given at the chorus part. . Intro refers to a prelude, A melody refers to a normal melody portion, and B melody refers to a melody portion that has a different atmosphere from A melody.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the prefetch specific effect is an effect for notifying the change of the target, but the change itself (the change immediately before the target) in which the prefetch specific effect is performed is notified in advance. Also good. Then, when music flows from a plurality of changes before the target change, a specific effect may be provided as an effect of notifying the change itself for each change.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the music is changed in response to the occurrence of a start winning whose variation result is a big hit has been shown. However, the change in the music is triggered when the starting win becomes a big hit. Is not limited to the occurrence. For example, the music may be changed when the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Specifically, reaching reach, probabilistic state, short-time state, sudden probable big hit (the game state suddenly shifted to probable state, rather than the progress of each round in order) As a result, it will be a big hit that gives the player a special effect, and a small win (the effect of each round does not proceed in order, but suddenly the special winning opening is made for a short time only) The music may be changed in response to the occurrence of the fluctuation indicating that the hit is made. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of reach, the change rate of music may be changed depending on the type of reach, such as increasing the change rate of music in Super Reach A and decreasing the change rate of music in Super Reach B.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the case where a song has lyrics is shown, but a song having no lyrics may be played. When playing such music, the volume of the chorus part may be increased, a character may appear in accordance with the chorus part, or some mark may be put on the chorus part.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the pre-read cut-in notice and the pre-read specific effect overlap is shown by limiting one to avoid duplication by shifting the reproduction timing of the music. The overlap here includes not only the case where one overlaps the other completely but also the case where only a part of the effect overlaps. In the case where only a part overlaps as described above, it is possible not to perform the production only for that part and to execute both productions.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the cut-in notice is performed in the rust portion is shown, but an effect using an operation means such as an operation button may be performed in the rust portion. Specifically, an effect that prompts the user to press the operation button in accordance with the rust portion (before or at the moment of cut-in of the rust portion) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the operation button The rust portion may be cut in by pressing. Further, the rust portion may be cut-in based on effects such as pulling the operation lever instead of the operation button, turning the jog dial, or touching the screen with an infrared sensor or the like.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the musical piece to be played is determined on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the player may be able to select a musical piece to be played from a plurality of musical pieces. In such a case, it is only necessary to display a screen on which a music can be selected before a plurality of target fluctuations so that the music can be selected.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the degree of jackpot expectation changes depending on the type of music has been shown, but the expectation can be obtained by changing the cut-in mode of the rust portion even for the same music. May be shown. Specifically, when the character of the cut-out rust portion is “Rainbow”, the big hit is fixed, when the color of the rust portion is “red”, the expectation degree of the big hit is high, and the color of the rust portion is “blue”. In this case, the expectation of jackpot is low. Further, the degree of expectation may vary depending on the volume of the rust portion.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, control is performed so as to select a song having a lot of chorus so that the chorus part of the song arrives during the change. In the control microcomputer 100, the music data may be edited so as to start from the chorus part. Specifically, when the rust portion does not arrive during the performance of the music, the rust portion may arrive immediately by editing the music and cutting the music up to the rust portion.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the cut-in notice of the rust portion is controlled to be performed before the reach effect is shown. However, the cut-in notice is not only performed before the reach effect but also the reach effect. It may be done later. Further, the cut-in notice may be performed only after the reach production.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, the control is performed so that the position of the rust portion is shifted by changing the music. However, both effects are not overlapped by shifting the execution timing of the specific effect instead of the music. You may do it.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, the musical piece to be played is determined on the side of the production control microcomputer 100. However, before starting the game, the player's preference regarding music (for example, whether or not he likes music). The information for identifying the mobile terminal device that is externally configured as a configuration that can input data transmitted in response to the operation of the mobile terminal device (mobile phone) owned by the player, such as a stick controller May be input to the production control microcomputer 100. Then, when it is confirmed that the player prefers an effect using music, such as music lovers, based on the input information, when the cut-in notification overlaps with the specific effect, the cut-in notification In other cases, priority may be given to specific effects.

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

  8a 1st special symbol display device, 8b 2nd special symbol display device, 9 effect display device, 1 pachinko game machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Variable display means for performing variable display and deriving a display result;
Voice output means for outputting voice according to the progress of the game;
Voice data setting means for setting voice data to be output to the voice output means,
The effect display of the step-up effect in which the effect mode changes in a plurality of stages can be executed during variable display,
The voice data setting means includes
After the audio output means outputs the first sound effect in accordance with the effect display at a first timing after the call timing, when outputting the second sound effect in accordance with the effect display on the second timing, from the call time A silent part corresponding to a time until the first timing, the first sound effect, a silent part corresponding to a time from the output of the first sound effect to the second timing, and the second sound effect; Set the audio data including
Ri configurable der audio data length of different kinds of music sound,
The sound data includes specific sound data in which a sound effect is set so as to correspond to the step change timing of the step-up effect and a silent portion is set so as to correspond to a timing different from the step change timing. Yes,
When the step-up effect is executed,
The specific sound data is reproduced so that a sound effect at the stage change timing of the step-up effect is output, and the reproduction of the specific sound data is stopped at a silent portion set after the sound effect. .

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