JP6382367B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In general, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine) executes a winning lottery, displays game symbols according to the lottery result, and wins when a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific stop display mode. Grant a game.

  In this type of gaming machine, a light effect using a plurality of types of lamps is executed in order to enhance the effect that appears during the game. With regard to the control of the light effect, the first lamp and the second lamp are controlled with different lighting patterns during the normal game in which the game symbols are variably displayed, and the first lamp and the second lamp are turned on during the big hit game. A configuration controlled by a pattern is known (Patent Document 1). In addition, regarding the control of a predetermined effect performed during a normal game, a configuration is known in which the first lamp is turned on with a color that matches the effect, and the second lamp is turned on with a color that does not match the effect ( Patent Document 2).

JP 2012-19995 A JP-A-2006-116703

  However, in the gaming machine, a change is made to synchronize or non-synchronize the effect modes of the plurality of lamps by switching the gaming state, or a change to make the effect mode of the lamps synchronous or non-synchronized with the effect by switching the effects. Therefore, when the game state and the effect are switched, the eyes flicker when the lamp effect changes, and the player may feel uncomfortable.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that solves the above-described problems and can prevent discomfort experienced by a player due to a change in light performance.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means.

(1) Large winning means configured to be able to shift between a closed state where it is difficult or impossible to enter a game ball and an open state where it is easy to enter the game ball (special variable winning device 52, large winning port) 50),
Lottery means (a big hit lottery process) for executing a lottery regarding whether or not to win,
If the lottery result by the lottery means is a win, special game control means for executing and controlling a special game (big hit game) for opening and closing the big winning means with a predetermined opening and closing pattern;
Sound production means (sound generating device such as a speaker 46) capable of executing a plurality of sound productions including the first sound production (BGMA to C, BGMA 1 to C1);
A light effect means (light generating means such as a decorative lamp 45 or an LED device) capable of executing a plurality of light effects including a first light effect (LED patterns A to C) and a second light effect (light effect during selection);
Sound production control means (production control unit 24) for performing and controlling sound production by the sound production means;
A light effect control means (effect control unit 24) for executing and controlling a light effect by the light effect means,
The light effect control means includes
During the special game, at least the execution timing of the first sound effect (BGMA1 + BGMA in FIG. 6: time t5 to t7) and the first light effect (LED pattern A in FIG. 6: time t6 to t7). In the case where execution control is performed with some overlapping (at times t6 to t7 in FIG. 6),
Before the execution timing of the first sound effect and the first light effect overlap (time t0 to t6 in FIG. 6), the second light effect (selected light effect; dedicated light effect in FIG. 6) is executed. Including light production special control means (step S702)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(2) The first sound effect includes a plurality of first sound effects (BGMA, BGMB, BGMC),
The sound production control means is
Before the first sound effect and the execution time of the first light effect overlap, based on a predetermined determination condition (end of the second round, operation of the frame effect button 13), among the plurality of first sound effects First sound effect determining means (step S717) for determining any one of the first sound effects;
First sound effect execution means (step S717) for executing and controlling the first sound effect determined by the first sound effect determination means based on a predetermined first sound effect execution condition (start of the third round); Including,
The gaming machine according to (1), characterized in that:
(3) A plurality of second sound effects (rust sound effects; BGMA1, BGMB1, BGMC1) that can specify each of the plurality of first sound effects (BGMA, BGMB, BGMC) are included,
The first sound effect determining means is
If the predetermined second sound effect determination condition (operation by the up / down direction buttons 45a and 45c of the direction key 45) is satisfied before the determination condition (end of the second round, operation of the frame effect button 13) is satisfied, Including a second sound effect determining means (step S714) for determining any one of the plurality of second sound effects.
The first sound effect executing means is
Second sound effect execution means (step S714) for executing and controlling the second sound effect determined by the second sound effect determination means based on a predetermined second sound effect execution condition (the option change effect has been completed). Including,
The gaming machine according to (2), characterized in that:
(4) The first sound effect execution means includes:
The first sound effect (BGMA at time t6 in FIG. 6) is executed (linked) in synchronization with the execution of the first light effect (LED pattern A at time t6 in FIG. 6) by the light effect control means. Appear from the intro part)
The gaming machine according to (2) or (3), characterized in that:

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent discomfort experienced by a player due to a change in light performance.

It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the bullet ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the front side of the game board of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure where it uses for description of the hit classification of the ball game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure where it uses for description of the screen display of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart for demonstrating the relationship between the sound effect and light effect which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure where it uses for description of the relationship between the sound effect in each game state and light effect which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure where it uses for description of the relationship (control example 1) of the production | presentation by the image | video in big hit game, BGM, and LED which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure with which it uses for description of the relationship (control example 1) of the production | presentation by the image | video in the probability change state based on one Embodiment of this invention, BGM, and LED. It is a figure where it uses for description of the relationship (control example 2) of the production | presentation by the image | video in the probability change state based on one Embodiment of this invention, BGM, and LED. It is a figure where it uses for description of the example of the effect in the big hit game which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (The 1) with which it uses for description of the production example in the control example 1 in the probability variation state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (2) with which it uses for description of the production example in the control example 1 in the probability variation state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (The 1) with which it uses for description of the production example in the control example 2 in the probability variation state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (2) with which it uses for description of the production example in the control example 2 in the probability variation state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game start effect control process which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the music selection period effect control process in the jackpot game which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production control process at the time of the probability change state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the music selection period effect control process (1st control pattern) in the probability variation state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the music selection period effect control process (2nd control pattern) in the probability variation state which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention.

<1. Outline of Configuration: FIGS. 1 and 2>
The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a frame-shaped front frame 2 attached to the front surface of a wooden outer frame 4 so that it can be opened and closed, and a game is stored in a game board storage frame (not shown) attached to the back surface of the front frame 2. A board 3 (see FIG. 2) is mounted, and the game area 3a formed on the surface of the game board 3 is faced to the opening of the front frame 2. A glass door 6 supporting a transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 3a.

  A front operation panel 7 pivotally supported on the front frame 2 by a hinge (not shown) is disposed below the glass door 6. The front operation panel 7 is provided with an upper tray unit 8, and the upper tray unit 8 is formed with an upper tray 9 for storing discharged game balls.

  The upper tray unit 8 has a ball release button 14 for pulling out the game balls stored in the upper tray 9 to the lower side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and pays out the game balls to a game ball lending device (not shown). And a card return button 12 for requesting the return of the valuable medium inserted in the game ball rental device. The upper tray unit 8 is configured to be operable by the player, and is provided with a “frame effect button 13 (manual operation means)” for changing the effect in accordance with the operation. This effect button 13 is specified by, for example, turning on the built-in lamp during a predetermined input acceptance period and making it operable (input acceptance is possible), and being pressed when the built-in lamp is lit (during input acceptance period). It is possible to bring changes to the production. The production buttons 13 include push button type, jog dial type, touch panel type operation means, and the like, and any of the operation means can be adopted as the manual operation means.

  A firing operation handle 15 for operating the firing device 32 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 7. Speakers 46 that produce sound effects (sound effects) by sound are provided on both sides of the upper part of the front frame 2 and above the firing operation handle 15. In addition, a plurality of decorative lamps 45 that provide a light effect by decoration of light are provided at various locations on the glass door 6.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 3 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the game board 3 according to the present embodiment is provided with a ball guide rail 5 for guiding the launched game ball as a board surface partition member. A substantially circular area surrounded by the ball guide rail 5 is a game area 3a, and the four corners are non-game areas.

  A liquid crystal display (LCD) 36 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 3a. The liquid crystal display device 36 is independently controlled by a plurality of numbers, characters, symbols, and the like in three (left, middle, right) display areas (design variation display areas) under the control of the effect control unit 24 described later. Fluctuation display operation (variation display that sets variation start and stop) as a set of decorative symbols (for example, left symbol (corresponding to the left display area), middle symbol (corresponding to the middle display area), right symbol (corresponding to the right display area)) Various effects including the operation) are displayed as images.

  Further, a center decoration 48 is provided in the game area 3a so as to surround the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 36 in a distant manner. The center decoration 48 is provided along the front side of the game board 3, and a front mounting plate 48 a fixed to the game board 3 and an armor frame that forms the outer periphery of the center decoration 48 and surrounds the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. The part 48b is provided integrally. A play area through which a game ball can pass is formed between the upper surface of the center ornament 48 and the ball guide rail 5, and the game ball is also guided to the right side of the center ornament 48. The game balls driven into the upper side of the game area 3 a by the launching device 32 are distributed to the left and right on the upper side of the armor frame portion 48 b depending on the strength or stroke length of the game ball, and the left side of the center ornament body 48. It flows down either the left flow path 3b or the right flow path 3c on the right side.

  In addition, the non-game area near the upper right edge (upper right corner) of the game board 3 is a function display section, and a 7-segment display (with dots) is started with the upper start port 34 (for the first special symbol) and the lower start. A special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display means) and a special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display means) which are arranged side by side in correspondence with the mouth 35 (for the second special symbol). Is provided. In the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, the special symbol variation display game is executed by the variation display operation of “special symbol” expressed by 7 segments (variation display operation in which variation start and variation stop are set as one set). ing. Note that the liquid crystal display device 36 displays various decorative symbols by images in time synchronization with the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, and provides various notice effects (effect images). At the same time, a decorative symbol variation display game is executed.

  In the various function display units, a composite display device (holding composite display LED display) 38c including a 7-segment display (with dots) is disposed next to the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b. The combination was called the display of the number of balls with special action 1, the number of balls with special action 2, the number of balls with special action 2, the variable time shortening function is active (short time), and the high probability state (high probability) This is because it is an on-hold / short-time / high-accuracy composite display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “composite display device”) having five display functions called status notification.

  The various function display units are provided with a normal symbol display device 39a (normal symbol display means) in which a plurality of (two in this embodiment) LEDs are arranged next to the composite display device 38c. In the normal symbol display device 39a, a normal symbol variation display game is executed by a normal symbol variation display operation represented by two LEDs. For example, as a variable display operation, a normal symbol by LED repeatedly turns on and off alternately in a seesaw manner, and stops in a state where either side is lit, thereby determining whether or not the normal symbol variable display game is successful. Yes. In addition, a round number display device 39b in which three LEDs (first to third round display LEDs) are arranged adjacent to the normal symbol display device 39a is provided. This round number display device 39b notifies the specified round number (maximum round number) related to the jackpot by the combination of the lighting and extinguishing states of the three LEDs.

  Below the center decoration 48, an upper start port 34 (first special symbol start port: first starter) and a lower start port 35 (second special symbol starter: second starter) are provided. The normal variation winning device 41 is provided at the top and bottom, and detection sensors 34a and 35a (upper start opening sensor 34a and lower start opening sensor 35a: see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball are formed inside each. ing.

  The upper start port 34, which is the first special symbol start port, is referred to as a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 1") in the special symbol display device 38a (first special symbol display device). FIG. 1 is an award winning port related to the starting condition of the variable display operation, and is configured as a “winning rate fixed type winning device” having no starting port opening / closing means (means for opening or expanding the starting port). Has been. In the case of the present embodiment, a left-down flow path to the upper start opening 34 is caused by the action of a game ball drop direction changing member (for example, a game nail (not shown), a windmill 44, a center decoration 48, etc.) in the game area 3a. The game ball that has flowed down 3b has a configuration that allows easy entry (winning), whereas the game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 3c has a configuration that makes it difficult or impossible to enter.

  The normal variation winning device 41 is configured as a “winning rate variation type winning device” capable of changing the winning rate of the game ball at the starting port by the starting port opening / closing means. In the present embodiment, a so-called “electric tulip” including a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (movable members) 47 that can open or expand the lower start opening 35 that is the second special symbol start opening as the start opening opening / closing means. It is configured as a “type winning device”.

  The lower start opening 35 of the normal variable winning device 41 is referred to as a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”) in the special symbol display device 38b (second special symbol display device). The winning area of the lower starting opening 35 is an opening that facilitates winning according to the operating state (operating or non-operating) of the movable blade piece 47. It is converted into a state (easy winning state) and a closed state (winning difficult state) that makes it difficult or impossible to win than the open state. In the present embodiment, when the movable blade piece 47 is inactive, a closed state (a state in which a prize cannot be awarded) in which a prize cannot be awarded to the lower start port 35 is maintained.

  On both sides of the normal variable winning device 41, there are four general winning ports 43, three on the left side and one on the right side, and a total of four general winning ports for detecting the passage of game balls. A sensor 43a (see FIG. 3) is formed.

  Also, a normal symbol start port 37 (third start) formed by a pass gate (specific pass region) through which a game ball can pass is located obliquely above and to the right of the normal variation winning device 41, that is, above the middle portion of the right flow path 3c. Means). The normal symbol start port 37 is a winning port related to the normal symbol variation display operation in the normal symbol display device 39a, and a normal symbol start port sensor 37a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a passing game ball is provided therein. Is formed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol start opening 37 is formed only on the right flow path 3c side and is not formed on the left flow path 3b side, but is formed only on the left flow path 3b. Alternatively, it may be formed in both flow paths.

  In the middle of the path from the normal symbol starting port 37 to the normal variable winning device 41 in the right flow path 3c, a special variable winning that is configured such that the big winning port 50 can be opened or expanded by the retractable opening door 52b. A device 52 (special electric accessory, special winning means) is provided, and a special winning opening sensor 52a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 50 is formed therein. .

  Around the big prize opening 50 is a bulging portion (decorative member) 55 bulging from the surface of the game board 3, and the upper side 55a of the bulging portion 55 forms the downstream guide portion of the right flow path 3c. Yes. And if the big prize opening 50 is closed by the open door 52b (the big prize opening closed state), by forming a surface continuous with the upper side 55a of the bulging part 55, the downstream guide part ( A part of the upper side 55a) is formed. In the downstream area of the right flow path 3c, in the area above the upper side 55a of the bulging portion 55, more precisely in the game area above the big winning opening 50, the flow path correction plate is substantially parallel to the flow direction of the game ball. 51d is provided so as to move the flowing game balls toward the big prize opening 50.

  The process of entering a game ball into the big prize opening 50 is as follows. The game ball that has passed through the play area between the upper surface of the center ornament 48 and the ball guide rail 5 projects on the top surface (upper side) 55a of the bulging portion 55 that protrudes from the game board 3 and functions as a guide for the game ball. Come down along. Then, the game ball comes into contact with the right end of the flow path correcting plate 51d protruding from the surface of the game board 3, and thereby the flow direction of the game ball is corrected to the direction of the big prize opening 50 (downward direction). At this time, if the special winning opening 50 is covered by the retractable open door 52b (the special winning opening is closed), the game ball rolls on the special winning opening in a predetermined arrangement (not shown). By the game nail, it is led in the direction of the tulip-type normal variation winning device 41 (lower start opening 35). At this time, if the lower start opening 35 is in a winning state (start opening open state), a game ball can win the lower start opening 35. On the other hand, if the open door 52b is retracted into the game board surface and the special winning opening 50 is open (large winning opening opened state), the game ball is guided into the special winning opening 50. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the player aims the launch position on the special variable prize winning device 52 side (when the game ball is aimed so as to pass through the right flow path 3c), the upper start is performed. The game ball is difficult to be guided to the mouth 34 side or is not guided. Therefore, in the “large winning opening closed state”, it is difficult or impossible to win the starting openings 34 and 35 unless the movable blade 47 of the normal variation winning apparatus 41 is operated.

  When the winning means described above belong to which of the left and right flow paths, that is, whether the game ball flowing down the left flow path 3b or the right flow path 3c can be won, the winning means belonging to the left flow path 3b Has a top start port 34, a bottom start port 35, and three general winning ports 43 on the left side. The winning means belonging to the right flow down path 3c include the top start port 34, the bottom start port 35, and the normal symbol start port. 37, a large winning opening 50, and one general winning opening 43 on the right side.

  The upper start port 34 generally belongs only to the left flow down path 3b or the left flow down path 3b, and the game ball from the right flow down path 3c is difficult or impossible to win. That is, the arrangement of the game nail and other game parts in the game area 3a can guide the game ball flowing down the left flow path 3b to the upper start port 34, but flows down the right flow path 3c. The game balls that have been played are arranged so as to form a guide path in which it is difficult or impossible to guide the game ball to the upper start port 34.

  As for the lower start port 35, as long as the movable blade piece 47 is in an open state (start port open state), it belongs to both the left flow down path 3b and the right flow down path 3c, that is, from any of the left and right flow down paths. Winning is possible. However, the movable wing piece 47 that opens and closes the lower start opening 35 has the operating condition of passing the game ball (winning) to the normal symbol start opening 37 located on the right side of the game area 3a. It can be said that 35 substantially belongs only to the right flow path 3c. It should be noted that the movable wing piece 47 operates in an opening / closing pattern that is more advantageous than the normal state when the gaming state is accompanied by a state with electric support described later.

  Further, the big winning opening 50 belongs only to the right flow path 3c, and only the game balls from the right flow path 3c can win.

  In the case of the present embodiment, as for how the player hits in an advantageous situation, if the gaming state is a gaming state with a non-electric support state, which will be described later, the game ball moves to the left down path 3b. “Left-handed”, which aims at passing through, is advantageous, and if the game state is accompanied by a state where there is an electric support described later, “right-handed” is set so that the game ball passes through the right flow path 3c. Is advantageous.

  In addition, about each winning means, the number, shape, formation position, etc. can be changed suitably. In addition, it can be changed as appropriate to which of the left and right flow paths each winning means belongs. For example, the special winning opening 50 may be configured so as to be able to win from any one of the left flow path 3b and the right flow path 3c. Similarly, the upper start port 34, the lower start port 35, or the normal symbol start port 37 may be configured to belong to both the left flow down route 3b and the right flow down route 3c. In addition, as described above, when the winning means is configured as “belonging to both the left flow path 3b and the right flow path 3c”, for example, a game ball from one of the left flow paths 3b is easy to win, The game balls from the right down flow path 3c may be formed so as to be difficult to win, and may substantially belong to any of the down flow paths.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the various winning holes provided in the gaming area 3a, if there is a winning in a winning opening other than the normal symbol start opening 37, it is promised for each winning opening. The number of winning balls per winning ball (for example, 3 for the upper starting opening 34 or the lower starting opening 35, 13 for the large winning opening 50, 10 for the general winning opening 43) is paid out from the game ball payout device 19. It is supposed to be. Note that the game balls that have not won the above winning holes are discharged from the game area 3 a through the out port 49. Here, “winning” is not a structure in which a winning opening takes a game ball inside, or a winning opening takes a gaming ball inside, but a winning opening made of a pass-through gate (for example, a normal symbol start opening 37). ) Means that the game ball passes through the gate. Actually, when a game ball is detected by each winning detection switch formed for each winning opening, a “winning” is entered in the winning opening. Are treated as if they occurred. The game ball related to the winning is also referred to as “winning ball”. If a game ball enters the winning opening, the game ball is detected by the winning detection switch. Therefore, unless otherwise specified in this specification, the gaming ball is detected by the winning detection switch. Not only the case but also a case where a game ball enters the winning opening may be referred to as “winning”.

<Moving object>
In the area of the game board, a plurality of movable objects are arranged at positions that do not obstruct the flow of the game ball. In this example, a first movable body accessory (clock-type accessory) 80 is disposed at an upper right side in the center ornament 48, that is, at a position that does not obstruct the flow of the game ball passing through the right flow path 3c. A second movable body accessory (flower type accessory) 90 is arranged on the side. A third movable body accessory (semi-transparent spherical movable body 73 containing the rotating lamp 62 and the light emitting device) is integrally incorporated in the effect button 13 so as to be swingable and rotatable.

(First movable body accessory 80)
The first movable body accessory includes a clock panel 81 composed of a numeral display section divided into twelve numeral sectors with numerals of Roman letters “I” to “XII”, and on the clock panel 81. It has a clock hand 82 composed of a short hand and a long hand that rotate and can indicate the hour and minute as required, and is configured as a clock-type accessory 80 as a whole. The clock-type accessory 80 rotates at a high speed around the clock hands 82, and the number sector of the clock panel 81 is colored with a predetermined “color and number”, thereby functioning as a hit expectation to the player.

(Second movable body accessory 90)
The second movable body accessory 90 includes a first movable body 91 in which a flower crown A2 including a plurality of petals is arranged around the flower heart A1, and the flower heart A1 and the flower crown A2 can be moved vertically (moved down). And a second movable body 92 configured to attach a bud B1 positioned around the outside of the flower crown A2 to the tip of the stem B2, and to move the bud B1 and the stem B2 in the left-right direction (protrusion movement). The The first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 are located near one side (right side) of the liquid crystal screen and can operate independently of each other.

  The first movable body 91 is normally located at a home position (original position) above the solid line position (combined position described later) in FIG. 2 with respect to the liquid crystal screen, and the second movable body 92 is usually liquid crystal. It is located at the home position (original position) to the right of the solid line position in FIG. The first movable body 91 can move independently from the original position above so that the flower crown A2 comes to the solid line position in the upper right of the liquid crystal screen in FIG. 2, and the second movable body 92 independently moves to the right home position ( It is possible to move so that 萼 B1 comes from the original position) to the solid line position in FIG. When both the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 operate simultaneously and move to the solid line position (combined position) in FIG. 2, the corolla A2 and the eyelid B1 are overlapped and merged, and around the floral center A1. A flower crown A2 is arranged on the outside, and a bud B1 is arranged around the outside to form a “flower-shaped part” in which the flower cover is doubled. In this sense, the second movable body accessory 90 is also referred to as a “flower type accessory”.

  The flower-shaped accessory 90 operates under predetermined conditions in the case of a big hit or a loss. When the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 are combined, the first movable body 91 (flower heart A1 and flower crown A2) rotates at the tip of the stem portion B2 of the second movable body 92 and the translucent flower heart. A1, the corolla A2 and the bud B1 are illuminated from behind by a lamp or a full-color LED and lightly shines beautifully. These actions increase the sense of expectation for the player. When the symbol variation display operation is stopped, the flower-shaped accessory 90 returns from the effect position (combined position) indicated by the solid line in FIG. 2 to the origin position.

  The movable body combination operation mode type of the second movable body accessory 90 includes a combination of a drop movement of the first movable body 91 located above and a protruding movement of the second movable body 92 located on the right side. , “Up”, “Right”, “Up → Right”, “Right → Up”, “Both”. Then, when this combination is determined, after the occurrence of the reach title, the occurrence of the SP reach, the accessory action timing for operating one or both of the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 that are supposed to be operated is classified. , The timing at which each point after the temporary stop of the symbol is operated, that is, the number of seconds after which the operation is performed, is divided into every second from 1 second to 10 seconds, and a total of 10 types are determined It has been.

(Third movable body accessory 73: FIG. 2)
As shown schematically in FIG. 2, the production button 13 includes a transparent push button type cylinder 72 having a relatively large surface area in a transparent frame 71 configured so that the surface of the tray unit 8 is integrated. The movable body 73 as a third movable body accessory can be rolled in the push button cylinder 72 or below (hereinafter simply referred to as the press button cylinder 72). In other words, it is structured to be rotatable and swingable in a plurality of directions.

  The movable body 73 (third movable body accessory) is disposed in the push button cylinder 72 and is translucent and can be rotated about the horizontal axis as viewed from the player and can be swung left and right. A spherical empty frame, and a rotating lamp 62 and a light emitting device housed in the empty frame. When the push button type cylinder 72 is pressed, or at a predetermined timing before and after that, the movable body 73 rolls (rotates and swings), and the operation is illuminated with colored light from inside or around the empty frame. Thus, the player can visually recognize from the outside.

  The production button 13 having the above-described structure depends on whether the operation mode of the movable body 73 at the time of the operation is “normally stationary”, “rotating lamp standby”, or “rolling operation”. 13A (first effect button) ”,“ rotating lamp button 66 (second effect button: lucky pad) ”, and“ exhilarating button 70 (third effect button: rolling button) ”.

  The revolving light button 66 (lucky pat) is provided with a lamp (or LED) 62a as a light source and a reflecting mirror 62b as a reflector for reflecting light from the lamp 62a in a red translucent enclosure 64. The rotating lamp 62 is configured to change the traveling direction of the light emitted from the light source by rotating the reflecting mirror 62b. This third movable body accessory acts as a production means for making a big hit confirmation notice (so-called one-shot notice). In the case of making a single notification, a symbol change display game is started or a single notification sound (determined sound) is generated when a specific effect of the symbol change display game is generated. When the symbol variation display game starts, the rotating lamp 63 is operated over a long variation period from the variation start to the variation stop of the symbol variation display operation. That is, the lamp 62 a of the rotating lamp 62 continues to be lit and the reflecting mirror 62 b is continuously rotated by the stepping motor 63. Thus, the player can shockly know that the winning game is won before the result of the symbol variation display game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. One notification may be configured to be generated only for a specific jackpot (for example, a jackpot with a high profit level (such as a later-described 16R long opening probability variation jackpot or 10R long opening probability variation jackpot).

(Direction key 75: FIG. 2)
In addition to the effect button 13, a direction key 75 (fourth effect button) is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player. The direction key 75 includes a button 75a pointing up, a button 75b pointing right, a button 75c pointing down, and a button 75d pointing left. The buttons are arranged in a cross shape. The buttons are viewed from the player, with the up button 75a on the back, the down button 75c on the front, the right button 75b on the right, and the left. Button 75d is arranged on the left side. When a plurality of selection images (options) are displayed on the screen, the player operates (presses) these buttons 75a to 75d to select any one of them.

<2. Control device: Fig. 3>
Referring to FIG. 3, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit (main control means) 20 that performs overall control (game operation control) related to game operations, and main control. An effect control unit (effect control means) 24 that receives an effect control command from the unit 20 and generally controls effect operation control (performance appearance control) for the image, light, sound, and movable object, and a prize ball A payout control board (payout control means) 29 that performs payout control of the game machine, and a power supply board (power supply control means) 31 that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from an external power supply (not shown). The In addition, a liquid crystal display device 36 as an image display device is connected to the effect control unit 24. In FIG. 3, the power supply route is omitted.

(2-1. Main control unit 20)
The main control unit 20 includes a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 201 (main control CPU) and a ROM 202 (main control) for storing various data necessary for game operation control in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure. ROM) and a RAM 203 (main control RAM) that functions as a work area and a buffer memory are mounted, and a microcomputer (Z80 system equivalent) is configured as a whole.

  Although not shown in the figure, the main control unit 20 provides a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit), which gives a periodic interrupt, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) and a time measurement function to the Z80 system, and a CPU. It also includes an interrupt controller circuit that exhibits an interrupt enable / disable function such as a timer interrupt that provides an interrupt signal, and a counter circuit that generates a certain range of random numbers in hardware. The counter circuit includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number and a sampling circuit that samples a random value from the random number generation circuit at a predetermined timing, and functions as a 16-bit counter as a whole. The CPU 201 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as a random number value for internal lottery (a big hit determination random number), and the random value is used for the big hit lottery. Use. The internal lottery random number is obtained by adding a soft random number value generated by an appropriate software process and a hard random number value in order to prevent a go-to action such as hitting a hit.

  The main control unit 20 detects the passage of the upper start opening 34a for detecting the winning to the upper start opening 34, the lower start opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning to the lower start opening 35, and the normal symbol start opening 37. The normal symbol start opening sensor 37a, the big winning opening sensor 52a for detecting the winning at the big winning opening 50, the general winning opening sensor 43a for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 43, and the illegal action against the pachinko gaming machine 1. A fraud detection sensor 99 (vibration sensor, magnetic sensor, etc.) for detection is connected, and the main control unit 20 can receive detection signals from these.

  Further, the main control unit 20 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 41c for controlling opening and closing of the movable wing piece 47 of the lower start opening 35 and a large winning opening solenoid 52c for controlling opening and closing of the open door 52b of the large winning opening 50. And the main control unit 20 can transmit control signals for controlling them.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a special symbol display device 38a and a special symbol display device 38b, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of the special symbol. The main control unit 20 is connected to a normal symbol display device 39a, and can transmit a control signal for display control of the normal symbol.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a composite display device 38c, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of various information displayed on the main display unit 38c. The main control unit 20 is connected to a round number display device 39b, and the main control unit 20 can transmit a control signal for display control of a specified round number by jackpot.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a frame external concentrated terminal board 21, and the main control unit 20 is connected to the hall computer HC provided outside the gaming machine via the frame external concentrated terminal board 21. Predetermined game information (for example, jackpot information, prize ball number information, symbol variation display game execution information, etc.) can be transmitted. The hall computer HC monitors the game information from the main control unit 20 and comprehensively manages the operating status of the pachinko hall gaming machines.

  The main control unit 20 is connected to a payout control board (payout control part) 29. The payout control board 29 is connected to a launch control board (launch control part) 28 for controlling the launching device 32, and a game ball payout. Is connected to a game ball payout device (game ball payout means) 19. The main control unit 20 can send a payout control command (a payout control command for designating the number of prize balls) to the payout control board 29. The main role of the payout control board 29 is to receive a payout control command from the main control unit 20, award ball payout control of the game ball payout device 19 based on the payout control command, and transmission of a payout state signal to the main control unit 20. Etc. Based on the payout state signal, the main control unit 20 monitors whether or not the function of the game ball payout device 19 is normal (whether a clogged ball or a shortage of prize balls has occurred).

  The payout control board 29 can transmit a firing control signal to the firing control board 28. The launch control board 28 controls energization to a launch solenoid (not shown) provided in the launch device 32 based on the launch control signal, and realizes a game ball launch operation by operating the launch operation handle 15. .

  Further, the dispensing control board 29 can transmit a firing control signal to the firing control board 28. The launch control board 28 controls energization to a launch solenoid (not shown) provided in the launch device 32 based on the launch control signal, and realizes a game ball launch operation by operating the launch operation handle 15. .

  The main control unit 20 can transmit various effect control commands including information related to the special symbol variation display game and information related to errors to the effect control unit 24 according to the processing state. However, in order to prevent the goto action, the main control unit 20 only transmits a signal to the effect control unit 24, and has a one-way communication configuration in which a signal from the effect control unit 24 cannot be received. .

(2-2. Production control unit 24)
The effect control unit 24 includes a microprocessor incorporating a CPU 241 (effect control CPU), a ROM 242 (effect control ROM) that stores effect data required for effect control processing, and a RAM 243 (function control buffer ROM) that functions as a work area and buffer memory. In addition, the microcomputer includes a production control RAM), an interrupt controller circuit having a sound source IC, a timer interrupt / interrupt disable function, and a counter circuit for generating random numbers in hardware. Is provided.

  The main roles of the production control unit 24 are reception of production control commands from the main control unit 20, selection of production based on production control commands, image display control of the liquid crystal display device 36, sound control of the speaker 46, decorative lamps. For example, light emission control of a production LED including 45, operation control of a movable body accessory, and the like.

  The effect control unit 24 includes a display control unit (not shown) that controls the display control of the liquid crystal display device 36. This display control unit is an image ROM storing VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls overall video output processing such as image development processing and image drawing, and image data (effect image data) on which the VDP performs image development processing. A VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily stores image data developed by the VDP, a liquid crystal control CPU that outputs control data necessary for the VDP to perform display control, and a display control operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU. A liquid crystal control ROM that stores the described program and various data necessary for display control thereof, and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory are mainly configured.

  In addition, the production control unit 24 displays a variety of productions (light production, sound production, and movable body production), a decorative lamp 45, a clock panel (number display unit) 81 of the clock-type accessory 80, and various LEDs. A light display control unit for the optical display device 45a including the sound control unit (sound source LSI) for the sound generation device 46a including the speaker 46, and a drive control unit (motor for the movable body accessory motors 61, 61a, 61b, 63, 73a) Drive circuit). Here, the movable body accessory motor 61 is for driving the clock hands 82 constituting the clock-type accessory 80, and the movable body accessory motors 61 a, 61 b are for driving the movable bodies 91, 92 constituting the flower-shaped accessory 90. The movable body accessory motor 63 is for driving the reflecting mirror 62 b constituting the rotating lamp 62, and the movable body accessory motor 73 a is for driving the movable body 73 constituting the rolling button 70. The effect control unit 24 can transmit control signals related to the effect means to these drive control units.

  The effect control unit 24 is connected to a position detection switch 97 for the clock hand 82 and position detection switches 97a and 97b for the first movable body 91 and the second movable body 92 of the flower-shaped accessory 90. 24 can receive detection signals from these. The effect control unit 24 controls the operation mode while monitoring the current operation position (for example, the amount of movement from the origin position) of the movable body accessory based on the detection signals from the position detection switches 97, 97a, 97b. In addition, the malfunction of the movable body accessory (whether or not it is a normal operation (for example, whether or not it has correctly returned to the origin position after the operation)) is monitored.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 is connected to switches of the first to fourth effect buttons that can be operated by the player, that is, the switch of the effect button 13, the rotary lamp switch 65, and the direction key 75. Operation detection signals from these effect buttons 13A, 66, 70, and 75a to 75d can be received.

  The effect control unit 24 determines by lottery or uniquely from a plurality of types of effect patterns prepared in advance based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 20, and controls various effect means at a necessary timing. To do. Thereby, the display of the effect image by the liquid crystal display device 36 corresponding to the effect pattern, the reproduction of the sound from the speaker 46, and the lighting and blinking driving of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED are realized. The production of “production scenarios” in a broad sense is realized.

  The effect control command defines a function by a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and an event (EVENT) of 1-byte length. In order to distinguish MODE from EVENT, MODE Bit 7 is Bit 7 of ON and EVENT is set to OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the CPU 201 (main control CPU) sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 24, and the first time after a predetermined time elapses from this setting. The strobe signal is transmitted. Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second time of the strobe signal is transmitted after the elapse of the predetermined time from this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be in an active state by the CPU 201 for a predetermined period during which the CPU 241 (production control CPU) can reliably receive the command.

  Further, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) generates an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal and executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing so that the effect control command is acquired in this interrupt processing. It has become. Unlike the CPU 201, when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal, the CPU 241 is executing an interrupt process based on another interrupt (timer interrupt process executed periodically). Even in such a case, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the process, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if another interrupt occurs simultaneously.

<3. Outline of operation>
Next, a gaming operation according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment using the control device (FIG. 3) will be described.

(3-1. Symbol change display game)
(3-1-1. Special symbol variation display game, decorative symbol variation display game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, based on a predetermined start condition, specifically, the game ball enters (wins) the game ball into the upper start port 34 or the lower start port 35, the main control unit 20 The “big hit lottery” is performed by random number lottery. Based on the lottery result, the main control unit 20 displays the special symbols 1 and 2 on the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b in a variable manner to start the special symbol variation display game. Derived and displayed on the device, thereby ending the special symbol variation display game.

  Here, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery based on the winning to the upper start opening 34 and the big hit lottery based on the winning to the lower start opening 35 are performed separately and independently. For this reason, the big hit lottery result regarding the upper start port 34 is derived on the special symbol display device 38a side, and the big hit lottery result regarding the lower start port 35 is derived on the special symbol display device 38b side. Specifically, on the side of the special symbol display device 38a, on the condition that a game ball has entered the upper start opening 34, the special symbol 1 is variably displayed and the first special symbol variation display game is started. On the other hand, on the special symbol display device 38b side, on the condition that a game ball has entered the lower start opening 35, the special symbol 2 is displayed in a variable manner and the second special symbol variation display game is started. ing. Then, when the special symbol variation display game in the special symbol display device 38a or the special symbol display device 38b is started, if the big win lottery result is “big hit” after the predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the predetermined “big hit” is given. In this mode, in other cases, the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in a predetermined “losing” mode, whereby the game result (big hit lottery result) is derived.

  In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the first special symbol variation display game on the special symbol display device 38a side is referred to as "special symbol variation display game 1", and the second special symbol on the special symbol display device 38b side. The variation display game is referred to as “special symbol variation display game 2”. Unless otherwise required, “special symbol 1” and “special symbol 2” are simply referred to as “special symbols” (sometimes abbreviated as “special symbol”), and “special symbol variation display game 1” and “special symbol” The symbol variation display game 2 ”is simply referred to as“ special symbol variation display game ”.

  In addition, when the above-described special symbol variation display game is started, the decorative symbol variation display game is started by variably displaying the decorative symbol (proactive game symbol) on the liquid crystal display device 36. Various developments are developed. When the special symbol variation display game ends, the decorative symbol variation display game also ends, the special symbol display device reflects a predetermined special symbol indicating the jackpot lottery result, and the liquid crystal display device 36 reflects the jackpot lottery result. The decorated design is derived and displayed. In other words, the result of the special symbol variation display game is reflected and displayed by the stunning ornamental symbol variation display game including the decorative symbol variation display operation.

  Therefore, for example, when the result of the special symbol variation display game is “big hit” (when the big hit lottery result is “hit”), the decoration symbol variation display game develops an effect reflecting the result. In the special symbol display device, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode in which the special symbol is a big hit (for example, the 7-segment display state is “7”), the liquid crystal display device 36 displays “left”, “middle”, “right”. In each display area of “”, the display pattern in which the decorative symbol reflects “big hit” (for example, in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” display areas, the three decorative symbols are “7”, “7”, “ 7 ”display state).

  When this “big hit” is reached, specifically, the special symbol variation display game is terminated, and the decorative symbol variation display game is terminated accordingly. As a result, the symbol pattern of “hit” is derived and displayed. Thereafter, the special prize opening solenoid 52c (see FIG. 3) of the special variable prize winning device 52 is operated to open and close the open door 52b in a predetermined pattern, whereby the special prize opening 50 is opened and closed. A special gaming state (big hit game) advantageous to the player occurs. In this jackpot game, the number of game balls that have won a prize at the big prize opening (the big prize opening) until a predetermined time (maximum opening time: 29.8 seconds, for example) elapses by the opening door 52b. 50 (the number of winning balls) is a predetermined number (maximum number of winnings: the maximum number of winning balls allowed for an opened winning opening is increased by one operation of an accessory: for example, 9) Until the game reaches the predetermined number of rounds (for example, a maximum of 16 rounds), such that the winning area is opened or expanded and the big winning opening is closed when either of these conditions is met. Round) repeated. The condition for closing the special winning opening 50 is not limited to this, and it may be based only on the opening time of the special winning opening or only based on the number of game balls won in the special winning opening. Also good.

  When the jackpot game is started, an opening effect for informing that the jackpot is started is performed first, and after the opening effect is finished, the round game is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. Then, after the specified number of rounds is finished, an ending effect for notifying that the jackpot is finished is performed, and thereby the jackpot game is finished. That is, the jackpot game is roughly divided into an opening effect period, a round game execution period with the maximum number of rounds as an upper limit, and an ending effect period. However, the round game execution period excluding the opening effect period and the ending effect period in the closed state of the big prize opening may be regarded as a big hit game period.

  Regarding the information necessary for the execution of the decorative symbol variation display game, first, the main control unit 20 is based on the fact that a game ball enters (wins) the upper start opening 34 or the lower start opening 35. On the condition that the game ball is detected by the upper start port sensor 34a or the lower start port sensor 35a and the start condition (start condition relating to the special symbol) is satisfied, “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” “Lost winning (lottery type lottery)”, which is a lottery, and if it is “big hit”, the big hit type, if “small hit”, the small hit type, If there is a lottery lottery including 'symbol lottery (winning type (winning type) lottery)' that draws the type of loss (if there is one type of lost, there is no need to perform lottery type lottery, Omit the lottery DOO can), based on the lottery result information, and the variation pattern of the special symbols, special symbol (hereinafter which finally stopped and displayed in accordance with the winning type, determines the referred) to as "special stop symbol." Then, as a production control command for specifying the processing state, a “variation pattern designation command” including at least a special pattern fluctuation pattern information (for example, information on the jackpot lottery result and the special symbol fluctuation time) is provided to the production control unit 24 side. Send. Thereby, basic information required for the decorative symbol variation display game is sent to the effect control unit 24. In the present embodiment, in order to enrich the production variations, a “decorative design designation command” including special stop symbol information (design lottery result information (information related to the hit type)) is also transmitted to the production control unit 24. It is like that.

  The special symbol variation pattern information may include information designating whether or not a specific notice effect (for example, “reach effect” or “pseudo-continuous effect” described below) is generated. In detail, the variation pattern of the special symbol is roughly classified into a “hit variation pattern” in the case of a win and a “lack variation pattern” in the case of a loss according to the big hit lottery result. These fluctuation patterns include, for example, a “reach fluctuation pattern” that specifies the occurrence of a reach effect, a “normal fluctuation pattern” that does not specify the occurrence of a reach effect, and a “pseudo sequence” that specifies the combined occurrence of a pseudo-ream and reach effect. A plurality of types of variation patterns are included, such as “reach variation pattern”, “normal variation pattern with pseudo-continuation” that designates occurrence of pseudo-continuous production and does not designate occurrence of reach production. Regarding the variation time related to the variation pattern, the variation pattern that designates the reach effect or the pseudo-continuous effect is set longer than the normal variation pattern in terms of securing the effect time.

  The effect control unit 24 performs time series during the decorative symbol variation display game based on the information included in the effect control command (here, the variation pattern designation command and the decorative symbol designation command) sent from the main control unit 20. Deciding the contents to be developed (effect scenario) and the decoration pattern (decoration stop pattern) to be finally stopped and displayed, and the decoration pattern fluctuation display game by changing the decoration symbols according to the time schedule based on the variation pattern of the special symbols Is executed. As a result, the decorative symbols by the liquid crystal display device 36 are variably displayed in synchronism with the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display devices 38a and 38b, and the period of the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game are in progress. Are substantially the same time width. Further, the effect control unit 24 controls the liquid crystal display device 36, the light display device 45a, or the sound generation device 46a so as to correspond to the effect scenario, and develops various effects in the decorative symbol variation display game. Thereby, the reproduction of the image (image effect), the reproduction of the sound effect (sound effect), and the lighting and blinking drive (light effect) of the decoration lamp 45 and the LED, etc. are realized on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  In this way, the special symbol variation display game and the decorative symbol variation display game have an inseparable relationship, and the display reflecting the display result of the special symbol variation display game is expressed in the decoration symbol variation display game. These two symbol variation display games may be regarded as equivalent symbol games. In the present specification, the above two symbol variation display games may be simply referred to as “symbol variation display games” unless otherwise required.

(3-1-2. Normal symbol fluctuation display game)
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the passing (winning) of the game ball through the normal symbol starting port 37, “main lottery” is performed by the random number lottery in the main control unit 20. Based on the lottery result, the normal symbol display device 39a displays the normal symbol represented by the LED in a variably displayed manner, and the normal symbol variation display game is started. And stop display. For example, when the result of the normal symbol variation display game is “per assistance”, the display unit of the normal symbol display device 39a is turned on in a specific lighting state (for example, all the two LEDs 39 are on, or “O” and “ The display is stopped when the “○” side LED among the LEDs representing “x” is in a lighting state).

  When this "subsidiary hit" is reached, the normal electric accessory solenoid 41c (see FIG. 3) is actuated, thereby opening the movable blade 47 in a reverse "C" shape and opening the lower start port 35. Alternatively, the game ball is expanded to enter a state in which the game ball is likely to flow in (opening opening state), and an auxiliary game state (hereinafter referred to as “general power open game”) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state occurs. In this open electric game, the movable wing piece 47 of the normal variable prize winning device 41 won the open time of the lower start opening 35 until a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses or the lower start opening 35 was won. Until the number of game balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4), the winning area is opened or expanded, and when one of these conditions is satisfied, the lower start opening 35 is closed a predetermined number of times (for example, , Up to 2 times). The condition for closing the lower start opening 35 is not limited to this, and it may be based only on the opening time of the lower winning opening, or only based on the number of game balls won in the lower winning opening. Also good.

  Here, in the present embodiment, during the special / decorative symbol variation display game, during the regular symbol variation display game, during the big hit game, or during the open-circuit game, the upper start port 34 or the lower start port 35 or the normal symbol start port 37, when a winning occurs, that is, when a detection signal is input from the upper start sensor 34a, the lower start sensor 35a, or the normal symbol start sensor 37a, and the corresponding start condition (symbol game start condition) is satisfied As a data relating to the right to start the variable display game, except for the data related to the variable display, the maximum storage number (for example, a maximum of four) which is a predetermined upper limit value is reserved and stored. . The on-hold hold data that has not been subjected to the symbol variation display operation or a game ball related to the hold data is also referred to as an “operation hold ball”. In order to clarify the number of the operation holding balls to the player, a dedicated holding display (not shown) provided at an appropriate position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a holding provided as an icon image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 Turn on the indicator.

  Further, in the present embodiment, up to four operation holding balls relating to the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, and the normal symbol are each stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203, and are held as the fixed number of times of change of the special symbol or the normal symbol. In addition, the maximum memory number (maximum reserved memory number) of the number of the operation holding balls regarding the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, and the normal symbol is not particularly limited, and the maximum reserved memory number of each symbol may be different (for example, 4) Maximum number of reserved memories on the special symbol 1 side, 2 maximum reserved memories on the special symbol 2 side, 6 maximum reserved memories on the normal symbol side), etc. be able to. For example, for the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2, the maximum number of reserved memories on the special symbol side where the profit obtained by the big hit lottery is relatively high can be set.

(3-2. Game state)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate a plurality of types of gaming states in addition to the jackpot that is a special gaming state. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, functions (means) related to occurrence of various gaming states will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a “probability variation (hereinafter, abbreviated as“ probability variation ”) function” that the main control unit 20 (CPU 201) serves as a function unit. There are two types, a probability changing function related to a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol probability changing function”) and a probability changing function related to a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol probability changing function”).

  The special symbol probability changing function changes the probability of winning a lottery from a low probability (for example, 1/399) of a predetermined probability (normal probability) to a high probability (for example, 1/3 of 19.9). Is a function that generates an advantageous “high probability state”. Under the gaming state (high probability state) in which this special symbol probability changing function is in operation, the big hit lottery probability is high, so that the big hit is likely to occur. Therefore, it can be said that the gaming state expected by the player is a gaming state in which this special symbol probability changing function is operating.

  The normal symbol probability changing function changes the low probability (for example, 1/256) to a high probability (for example, 255/256) that the lottery probability per auxiliary is a predetermined probability (ordinary probability), so that it is more than the normal gaming state. This is a function for generating an advantageous “probability change state per auxiliary”. Under the game state in which this normal symbol probability changing function is operating (probability per assist change state), since the lottery probability per auxiliary is in a high probability state, auxiliary hits are likely to occur, and open-game games frequently occur. Thus, the operating rate is improved so that the operating rate of the movable wing piece 47 per unit time is improved compared to the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol probability changing function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol time-shortening function described later, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time-shortening function. This is the same condition as the operation end condition.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a “variable time reduction (hereinafter referred to as“ time reduction ”) function” that the main control unit 20 serves as a functional unit. There are two types of time-shortening functions relating to special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol time-shortening functions”) and time-shortening functions relating to ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol time-shortening functions”).

  The special symbol time reduction function shortens the average time required for one special symbol fluctuation display game (the average time from when the special symbol starts to change until it is fixedly displayed (average fluctuation time of the special symbol)). This is a function that generates a special symbol short-time state. Under the gaming state in which the special symbol time reduction function is activated (special symbol short time state), the average variation time of the special symbol in one special symbol variation display game is shortened (for example, the average time required for the variation without reach) Is reduced from 8 seconds to 2 seconds), a lottery number improvement state is achieved in which the number of big lotteries per unit time is improved compared to the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol may be shortened due to the difference in the number of suspended balls, but in this case, the special symbol short-time state does not occur, This is due to the control process.

  The normal symbol time shortening function is the average time required for one normal symbol fluctuation display game (the average time from the start of normal symbols to the final display (average fluctuation time of normal symbols)) This is a function to generate a shortened "normal symbol time short state". Under the game state in which the normal symbol short-time function is activated (normal symbol short-time state), the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol in one normal symbol fluctuation display game is shortened (for example, from 10 seconds to 1 second). In other words, the number of lotteries is improved so that the number of lotteries per auxiliary time per unit time is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol variation time may be shortened due to the difference in the number of suspended balls, but in this case, the normal symbol short-time state does not occur. This is due to the control process. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the normal symbol short-time function is the same as the operation start condition of the special symbol short-time function described above, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol short-time function. The conditions are the same as the operation end conditions.

  Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an “open extension function” in which the main control unit 20 serves as a function unit.

  The open extension function is a function for generating an “open extension state” in which the opening operation period (at least one of the opening time and the number of opening times of the movable blade piece 47) of the movable blade piece 47 of the normal variation prize winning device 41 is extended. is there. This open extended state is referred to as a so-called “electric chew support state”. Under the gaming state (open extended state) in which the open extension function is operating, the opening operation period (starting port open state time) of the movable wing piece 47 is extended from 0.2 seconds to 1.7 seconds, for example. The number of times of opening and closing is extended, for example, from once (when the opening extension function is not in operation) to twice (when the opening extension function is in operation), and the movable wing piece 47 per unit time than in the normal gaming state. The operating rate is improved so that the operating rate is improved. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation start condition of the opening extension function is the same condition as the operation start condition of the special symbol time shortening function described above, and the operation end condition is also the special symbol time shortening function. The conditions are the same as the operation end conditions. Therefore, during the open extended state, the normal symbol probability changing function and the normal symbol time-shortening function also act, so that a gaming state in which the operation rate of the movable wing piece 47 is remarkably improved occurs.

  By operating one or more types of the functions as described above, it is possible to change the internal gaming state (internal gaming state) of the gaming machine. Here, in this embodiment, the operation start conditions of the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol short-time function, and the open extension function are the same conditions as the operation start conditions of the special symbol short-time function, so each function operates at the same opportunity. Will do. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the gaming state in which the special symbol probability changing function, the special symbol time shortening function, the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol time shortening function, and the open extension function are referred to as “probability changing state”. A gaming state from which the special symbol probability changing function is removed is referred to as a “short-time state”, and a gaming state in which only the special symbol probability changing function is activated is referred to as a “latent probability varying state (latent probability or latent probability state)”, and not all functions are in operation. The (non-operating) state is referred to as “normal gaming state (normal state)”. Therefore, when paying attention to the jackpot lottery probability in these gaming states, when the gaming state is the “short-time state” or “normal gaming state”, at least the jackpot lottery probability becomes the “low probability state”, and the gaming state becomes “latent”. In the case of “probability state” or “probability change state”, at least the big hit lottery probability becomes a “high probability state”. In addition, a winning game is generated when the big prize opening is opened and closed during the winning, but all the functions are deactivated and basically placed under the same gaming state as the normal gaming state.

(3-2-1. High base gaming state)
In the present embodiment, the functions related to the normal symbol, that is, the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol short-time function, and the open extension function are the same conditions as the operation start conditions of the special symbol short-time function. Will operate at the same opportunity. However, when attention is paid to the normal symbol probability changing function, the normal symbol time-shortening function, and the open extension function, respectively, when at least one of these functions is activated, the operating rate of the movable blade piece 47 is improved. Since the operating rate is improved and the winning frequency at the lower start opening 35 is increased, the gaming condition is that the starting condition of the special symbol variation display game for deriving the big win lottery result is higher than the normal gaming state. "Base gaming state (starting condition improved state)". The “high base gaming state” here refers to a gaming state when a function relating to a normal symbol is activated, and a function relating to a special symbol, that is, at least one of a special symbol probability changing function and a special symbol time-shortening function is activated. It is different from the game state when doing.

  On the other hand, when focusing on the functions related to special symbols (special symbol probability changing function and special symbol time-shortening function) individually, when the above special symbol probability changing function is activated, the jackpot lottery probability becomes “high probability state” higher than the normal gaming state. When the special symbol short-time function is activated, the special symbol variation display game has a “special symbol short-time state” in which the digestion time of the special symbol variation display game is earlier than the normal gaming state. In this respect, it is distinguished from the “high base gaming state” in which the starting frequency of the special symbol variation display game is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the “high base game state”, an electric chew support state to which at least an extension function is provided is treated as a “high base game state”. Under the electric chew support state, the operating rate (opening time and number of opening) of the movable wing piece 47 of the normally variable winning device 41 is improved, the winning rate to the lower start opening 35 is increased, and the winning frequency per unit time is increased. Therefore, the game state is advantageous to the player as compared to the case where the electronic chew support state is not set (low base game state). Focusing on the presence / absence of the electric chew support state, if the game state is “normal game state” or “latent probability state”, “no electric chew support state” (hereinafter referred to as “no electric support state”) is obtained. When the game state is “time-short state” or “probability change state”, the state is “electric chew support state present (hereinafter referred to as“ electric support state ”)”. In addition, the gaming state focusing on the operation status of each function (special symbol probability changing function, special symbol time shortening function, normal symbol probability changing function, normal symbol time shortening function, and open extension function) related to the determination of the jackpot lottery probability and the presence or absence of electric support Is referred to as “internal gaming state”. In this embodiment, a “gaming state determination number (YJ)” is provided as data for identifying the internal gaming state such as the normal gaming state, the latent probability state, and the probability changing state.

  In the present embodiment, one internal game state is further classified and managed in order to realize various effects related to the above-mentioned internal game state. For example, the probability variation state includes a plurality of types of probability variation states such as “probability variation A state (first half of ST)”, “probability variation B state (second half of ST)”, and “ST final”, and each is managed as a different gaming state. ing. Although the details will be described later, the probability variation state of the present embodiment is terminated when the number of times of execution of the symbol variation display game (the number of variations of the special symbol) is completed a predetermined number of times (74 rotations). The “first half of ST” refers to the game section from the start of the probability variation state to the end of the symbol variation display game a predetermined number of times (for example, 67 rotations) (from the first rotation to the 67th rotation). The game section from the 68th rotation to the 73rd rotation after the 67th rotation of the first half is indicated, and “ST final” indicates the final 74th rotation. That is, the internal game state is the same “probability change state”, but internally, it is managed as a game state of “first half of ST”, “second half of ST”, and “last ST”, and depending on the progress of the game, The state is controlled to be switched.

  As a result, the operating status of each function (special symbol probability changing function, special symbol time shortening function, normal symbol probability changing function, normal symbol time shortening function, and open extension function) related to the determination of the jackpot lottery probability or the presence or absence of electric support, etc. When paying attention to the “gaming state”, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined for each gaming state of “first half of ST”, “second half of ST”, and “last ST” while being the same “probable variation state”. A target variation pattern can be selected from one or a plurality of types of variation patterns.

(Variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode), game state determination number (YJ))
In the present embodiment, a “variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode)” is provided as data for identifying different game states such as “first half of ST” and “second half of ST”. That is, the “variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode)” is data for identifying a gaming state related to determination of a variation pattern of a special symbol “normal state, first half of ST, second half of ST, last ST, CZ”. For example, if the internal gaming state is distinguished by the “gaming state determination number (YJ)”, the normal gaming state (no electric support state, low probability) is “YJ = 00H”, the latent state (no electric support state, high probability) ) Is “YJ = 02H”, and the probability variation state (state with electric support, high probability) ”is“ YJ = 03H ”(when the time-short state (state with electric support, low probability) is included, for example,“ YJ = 05H "). Also, if the gaming state (variation pattern selection mode) related to the determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol is distinguished by the “variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode)”, the “normal state” is “Tcode = 00H”, the first half of ST (probability variation). ) ”Is“ Tcode = 01H ”,“ ST second half (probability variation) ”is“ Tcode = 02H ”,“ ST final ”is“ Tcode = 05H ”,“ CZ (CHANCE ZONE) ”described later is“ Tcode = 03H ”, The “latent state” is “Tcode = 04H” (for example, “Tcode = 05H” is included when the time-short state is included). Therefore, the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) is different from data identifying the internal gaming state itself, such as a gaming state determination number (YJ) described later, in that it identifies the gaming state as described above.

  On the side of the effect control unit 24, an effect mode corresponding to each game state (fluctuation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode)) is provided, and an effect related to the game state can be appropriately displayed. Details of the production mode will be described later.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the types of the “internal gaming state” include a normal gaming state, a probability variation state, and a latent probability state (may include a short time state). The types of “selection mode” include “normal state”, “latent state”, “first half of ST”, “second half of ST”, “last ST”, and “CZ”, which are more than the types of internal gaming state. (It may include a short time state). In this way, the “internal gaming state” when focusing on each function related to the determination of the jackpot lottery probability and the presence / absence of electric support, and the “gaming state ( By managing the variation pattern selection mode (variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode))) differently, even in the same internal gaming state (for example, probability variation state), the variation pattern selection mode (for example, A special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the first half of ST and the second half of ST can be selected. As a result, even in the same internal gaming state, the variation time of the symbol variation display game (game digestion time) and the related effects can be changed dynamically, and the variation of the effects under the same internal gaming state Can be enriched. In the present embodiment, the “normal game state” of the internal game state is provided with a plurality of types of game states (variation pattern selection mode) such as “CZ” and “normal state”. The “probability state” is provided with a plurality of types of game states (variation pattern selection mode) such as “latent probability state” and “CZ”. That is, the “latency probability state” and the “normal game state” have a common “CZ (03H)” as the variation pattern selection mode, that is, the entity of the “CZ” is the internal gaming state “latency probability state”. There are “CZ (latency)” of “” and “CZ (normal)” of “normal gaming state”.

  Therefore, during the “CZ” period, it is possible to select a variation pattern type of the same special symbol while being in different internal game states. In other words, an effect under the same effect mode can be generated even in different internal gaming states. As a result, during the “CZ” period, the jackpot lottery probability can be concealed in the production (for details on the transition conditions of each gaming state and the variation pattern of the special symbol designating the content of the production) Will be described later). For convenience of explanation, unless otherwise specified in the present specification, the game state (variation pattern selection mode (YJ)) when focusing on the above-mentioned internal gaming state (YJ) and the determination of the variation pattern of special symbols (decision of production) In some cases, it is simply referred to as “gaming state” without distinguishing it from the change pattern allocation designation number (Tcode))).

<4. About winning>
Next, “winning” of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

(4-1. Type per hit)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a big hit lottery (win lottery) for multiple types of hits. There are several types of hits such as “16R long open probability variable big hit”, “10R long open positive change big hit”, “4R long open positive change big hit”, “2R short open latent big hit”, and “small hit”. Is included.

  Among these hits, “16R long open probability variable big hit”, “10R long open positive change big hit”, “4R long open positive change big hit”, and “2R short open latent big hit” are the types of “big hit” that trigger the condition device. The “small hit” is a hit belonging to the “non-big hit” type that does not trigger the operation of the condition device. Here, the “condition device” is a device whose operation is a condition necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous operation device for performing a round game, in which a combination of specific special symbols is displayed or a game ball is displayed. The one that operates when it passes a specific area in the big prize opening. Each of the hits belonging to the above-mentioned “big hit” type and the hits belonging to the “non-big hit” type (small hits) both have an opportunity to shift to a special gaming state (winning game) with opening / closing operation of the big prize opening It is a hit. Therefore, hits belonging to the “non-big hit” type are different from simple “losing”.

  Among the hits belonging to the above “big hit” type, “16R long open probability variable big hit (16R positive variable big hit)”, “10R long open positive variable big hit (10R positive variable big hit)”, “4R long open positive variable big hit (4R positive variable big hit)”, And “2R short open latent big hit (2R latent big hit)” shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a gaming state with at least a high probability state (in this embodiment, a probability change state or a latent probability state). It is a jackpot type that belongs to the “probable jackpot”. The “small hit” is a hit type for continuing the gaming state at the time of winning. The “small hit” is a hit belonging to the “non-big hit” type, but for convenience of explanation, unless otherwise necessary, it is treated as one of the big hit types in the same row without being distinguished from the above big hit. In addition, although the special type for the big hit lottery is the same for the special figure 1 side and the special figure 2 side, the special type for the big hit lottery may be different for the special figure 1 side and the special figure 2 side. it can.

(4-2. Per game)
Next, the winning game based on each hit described above will be described.

(4-2-1.16R long opening chance change hit game)
A winning game with 16R long open probability variable jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “16R probability variable big hit game”) is a big hit with a prescribed number of rounds of 16 rounds. In this embodiment, the right big prize opening 50 in one round game. The maximum opening time is set to “29.8 seconds” of “long opening time”. Here, the “long open time” means that there is a possibility that the number of winnings in the big winning opening within the time will reach the maximum number of winnings (for example, 9) (the possibility of reaching the maximum number of winnings is sufficient). It is determined as a time span.

  After the start of the round game and the right big prize opening 50 is opened, when the above maximum opening time has elapsed, the right big prize opening 50 is closed and the current round game is finished, and the specified number of rounds is 16 rounds. If not reached, after the “interval between rounds” has elapsed, the next round game is entered. However, if the number of game balls (the number of winning balls) won in the right big prize opening 50 reaches the maximum number (for example, 9) even before the maximum opening time has elapsed, the right big prize opening 50 is closed. After the current round game is completed and the interval time between rounds has elapsed, the next round game is entered. In other words, when the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed, or when the number of game balls won in the grand prize opening reaches the maximum number of winnings, the opened big prize opening is met Is closed, and the game is shifted to the next round game with a predetermined interval time ("10R long open probability variable big hit", "4R long open positive variable big hit", and "2R short open latent" described later) The same is true for “big hit”

(4-2-2.10R Long Opening Probability Hit Game with a Big Hit)
The winning game by 10R long open probability variable big hit (hereinafter referred to as “10R probability variable big hit game”) is basically the same as the content of the 16R positive variable big hit game described above except that the prescribed number of rounds is ten. Therefore, the 10R probability variable big hit game is a big hit game to which a relatively lower profit is given than the 16R probability variable big hit game (in this embodiment, there is a difference in the number of winning balls for six rounds).

(4-2-2-3.4R Long Opening Probability Big Hit Game)
The winning game by 4R long open probability variable big hit (hereinafter referred to as “4R probability variable big hit game”) is the same as the contents of the 16R positive variable big hit game and the 10R positive variable big hit game described above except that the prescribed number of rounds is four. Therefore, the 4R probability variable big hit game is a big hit game to which a relatively lower profit is given than the 16R probability variable big hit game or the 10R probability variable big hit game.

(4-2-4.2R hit game with short open latency big hit)
A winning game based on 2R short-open latency big hit (hereinafter referred to as “2R latent big hit game”) is a big hit with a prescribed number of rounds of two, and in this embodiment, a big winning opening in one round game. The maximum opening time of (big prize opening 50) is set to 0.1 seconds of “short opening time”. Therefore, in the 2R latent big hit game, the winning prize opening is only opened for a short opening time (0.1 seconds), and the number of round games is as small as two rounds. (Accurately, there is a possibility of winning a big prize opening, but because the maximum opening time of the big winning opening of each round game is set to a short opening time, The possibility is low, and virtually no prize balls are obtained).

(4-2-5. Winning games with small hits)
In the hit game with small hits (hereinafter referred to as “small hit game”), each of the big winning holes 50 is opened twice, and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 50 per time is 2R latent big hit game. It is set to 0.1 seconds corresponding to the maximum opening time (short opening time), and the interval time from the closing of the first big prize opening 50 to the opening of the second big prize opening 50 is a round of 2R latent big hit games The same time width as the interval time is set. Regarding the closing condition of the big prize opening 50 in the small hit game, the maximum opening and closing operation time of the big prize opening 50 (opening and closing operation time for executing the opening of the big prize opening 50 twice) has passed or the large winning opening 50 is closed. This is a case where one of the conditions is satisfied when the number of game balls won in the winning opening 50 reaches the maximum number (for example, 9). In the case of this embodiment, since the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 50 does not reach the maximum winning number within the maximum opening / closing operation time, the maximum opening / closing operation time of the big winning opening 50 actually passes. After that, specifically, after a series of opening / closing operations of the big prize opening is executed, the small hit game is ended. That is, during the small hit game, the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 50 captured from the appearance is controlled in substantially the same operation mode as that of the 2R latent big hit game.

  Since this “small hit” is a hit type that does not trigger the operation of the “condition device”, a round game like “big hit” is not executed. However, by controlling the opening and closing of the big prize opening 50 in substantially the same manner of operation as the 2R latent big hit game, a pseudo round game was realized, and it seemed as if the 2R short open big hit big win was won. It is possible to dress like In addition, the “winning effect (the effect that appears during the hit game)” during the small hit game is substantially the same (same or very similar) as the hit effect during the 2R latent large hit game. It is like that. In other words, the action related to the small hit game including the hit effect shows substantially the same behavior as the game action related to the 2R short open latency big hit, and which hit game is executed as viewed from the player side. Is difficult or impossible to identify. As a result, even when winning a small hit, it is possible to give the player a sense of winning expectation for the “2R short open latent big hit” that is a trigger for the transition to the high probability state.

(4-3. Game state after winning game: FIG. 4)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the gaming state to be transferred after each winning game will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a gaming state that shifts after each winning game. Each game state shown is not an internal game state but a game state in which attention is paid to the variation pattern selection mode.

(4-3-1.16R, 10R, 4R game state after the end of the game with a promising big hit)
After the end of the 16R, 10R, or 4R probability variation big hit game, as shown in the figure, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the win, it is shifted to the “probability changed state”. In this “probable change state”, the number of times of execution of the special symbol variation display game (the number of variations of the special symbol) is continued until the predetermined number of times (for example, 74 rotations) ends or within the specified number of times Until the jackpot is won (to be exact, until the jackpot game is started), and the probability variation state ends when the special symbol variation display game is finished without winning the jackpot within the specified number of times. Thus, the game is shifted from the next game to the “normal game state”. In the present embodiment, when the total number of changes of the special symbol variation display games 1 and 2 (total number of variations of the special symbols 1 and 2) is digested the specified number of times during the probability variation state, the jackpot lottery probability is lowered from the high probability state. In addition to the transition to the probability state, the state is shifted to the state without electric support if the electric support is present.

  The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a big hit (however, it does not become a trigger for the transition of the internal gaming state) after the game state (latent probability state, probability variation state) in which the big hit lottery probability is at least high is transferred. If the special symbol variation display game is completed a predetermined number of times without winning, the high probability state is terminated and the jackpot lottery probability is shifted to a low probability. ing. Hereinafter, the upper limit number of the special symbol variation display game (special symbol variation number) in which the high probability state is continued is referred to as “specified ST number” as necessary. The number of executions of the special symbol variation display game may be the total number of executions of the special symbol variation display game 1 and the special symbol variation display game 2 (total variation number of the special symbol 1 and the special diagram 2). Any one of the number of times of execution (for example, the number of times of execution of the special symbol variation display game 2) may be used.

(Game state after 4-3-2.2R latent probability hit game end)
After the 2R latent large hit game, as shown in the figure, the game state of the transfer destination differs depending on the game state at the time of winning the hit. Specifically, if the game state at the time of winning is “normal state”, it is “CZ (latent probability)”, and if it is latent state, it is “latent state” and “CZ (normal)”. "CZ (latency probability)", "CZ (latency probability)" is shifted to "latent accuracy state", and if it is a probability variation state, it is shifted to "probability variation state". It has become so. If the game state at the time of winning is a latent probability state, the game may be shifted to a probability change state instead of the latent probability state.

  In the present embodiment, when the game state at the time of winning is “CZ”, the following transition control is performed according to the internal game state. If the game state at the time of winning is “CZ (normal)” in which the internal game state is the normal game state, the internal game state is shifted to “CZ (latency)” in the latent state, and the internal game When the state is the latent state “CZ (latent state)”, the state is shifted to the “latent state”. For the variation pattern selection mode ((variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode)), “CZ (latency)” is managed as the same variation pattern selection mode (Tcode = 03H) as “CZ (normal)”. However, the entity is “CZ” whose internal gaming state is “latent state”.

  When “CZ (latency probability)” is reached, the special symbol variation display game is executed until the predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times) is completed or until a big hit is made within the predetermined number of times. When “CZ (latency probability)” continues and the special symbol variation display game is finished without the big hit being determined within the predetermined number of times, the “CZ (latency probability)” is terminated, and the “latency probability state” is started from the next game. ”To make it clear to the player that the latent state is in effect (the effect mode described later is shifted from the“ CZ effect mode ”to the latent effect mode). In the drawing, “CZ (20 times: latency)” is indicated.

  The latent condition end condition is the same as the probability change state, and is ended by executing the specified number of ST times (74 rotations) of the symbol variation display game. What should not be confused is that the substance of “CZ (latency probability)” is “CZ” in which the internal gaming state is “latent probability state” and the variation pattern selection mode is “CZ”. Therefore, when “CZ (latency probability)” is executed 20 times, this number is also counted as the digest of the specified ST number, and the latent state is the remaining 54 times.

(4-3-3. Game state after the small hit game)
After the small hit game, the internal gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is continued as it is, and the transition control of the internal gaming state due to the small hit winning is not performed. Therefore, the internal game state at the time of winning the small hit and the internal game state after the small hit game are both the same internal game state. This is different from “big hit” in which the transition control of the internal gaming state can be performed.

  However, in the present embodiment, the transition control of the “internal gaming state” due to the small win is not performed, but the transition control of the “variation pattern selection mode” regarding the determination of the variation pattern of special symbols (decision of production) is performed. It has become. For example, when the game state after the small hit game and the game state after the 2R latent big hit game are shifted to the same variation pattern selection mode by using such a transition mode, both stay in the same effect mode. Even after the small hit game, it is possible to generate an effect under the same effect mode as after the 2R latent large hit game. As a result, the player can be given a sense of rushing into a high-probability state that the player may win the 2R short-release latent big hit and move to the “latent state”. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the “short-time state” is not generated even if any jackpot is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a “short time big hit” that generates a “short time state” after the big hit game ends may be provided. In this case, the condition for ending the short-time state can be, for example, a condition that a big win is made until the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game ends a predetermined number of times or within the predetermined number of times. Further, the number of prescribed rounds of the above “short-time hit” is not particularly limited and can be determined as appropriate.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the probability variation state continues up to the specified number of ST times (74 times) at least when the state is shifted to the high probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and regardless of the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game, a big hit (non-ST probability variable big hit) that maintains a high probability state until the next big win is won. In addition, a “normal big hit” may be provided as a trigger for transition to the normal gaming state in which no privilege (short-time state, probability change state, or latent state) is granted after a winning game.

  In addition, “ST probability change big hit”, “small hit” that will be the trigger for transition to “number cut probability change state”, “latency probability big hit”, “time / short hit big hit”, “non-ST probability big hit” that will be the trigger for transition to the latent state, Each of “normal jackpot” may include one or more types. Also, any of these types can be freely set. For example, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of probability variation big hits, one type of latent big hits, and one type of time-saving big hits.

<5. About production>
(5-1. Production mode)
Next, an effect mode (effect state) will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of effect modes (main effect modes) that make effects related to the game state (variation pattern distribution designation number (Tcode)), and the transition of the game state Corresponding to the above, it is configured to be able to control the transition between the production modes. The effect mode (main effect mode) is “normal effect mode” in the “normal state”, “CZ effect mode” in the “CZ”, and “latent effect effect mode” in the “latent state”. In the “probability change state”, a plurality of types of effect modes are provided in accordance with each game state, such as “probability change effect mode” and (“short time effect mode” in the “short time effect mode”).

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is divided into “first half of ST”, “second half of ST”, and “last ST”. Therefore, the “probability variation effect mode” has an effect related to “first half of ST” (effect for the first half of ST). “ST first half production mode (first probability variation production mode)” and “ST second half production” (second half production effect) related to “ST second half production mode” appear. "Stage effect mode)" and "ST final effect mode (third probability change effect mode)" in which an effect related to "ST final" (ST final effect) appears.

  In the “latent probability state” as well, the high probability state ends with the specified number of STs as in the probability variation state. Therefore, the game period may be divided into the first half, the second half, and the last in the same manner as the probability change state. For example, the latent state is managed as a plurality of types of gaming states, such as “first half of latent probability (1 to 67 rotations)”, “second half of latent probability (68 to 73 rotations)”, and “latent probability final (74 rotations)”. In this case, the latent accuracy production mode is related to the “first latent performance mode (first latent performance mode)” in which the production related to “first half latency” appears, and “second half latency”. The “latent probability final production mode” where the “latent probability second-stage production mode (second latent probability production mode)” and the production related to “latent probability final” (the latent final production) appear. Mode (a third latent performance mode) ”can be provided.

  The “CZ”, “CZ (normal)” and “CZ (latency probability)”, indicate whether the internal gaming state is a latent probability state (high probability state) or a normal gaming state (low probability state). Regardless of this, if the game state is managed as “CZ (normal)” or “CZ (latency)”, the effect mode is placed under the same “CZ effect mode”. Thereby, from the standpoint of production, the current jackpot lottery probability state (internal game state) is set in a concealed state. The “CZ effect mode” serves as a “secret effect mode” in which the jackpot lottery probability state is concealed from the effect. Such a “secret display mode” works as an effect mode that gives the player an expectation of a high probability state.

  Further, the normal gaming state can be managed by being divided into a plurality of types of gaming states (for example, normal A and normal B), and an effect mode corresponding to each gaming state can be provided. Switching between the normal A and the normal B can be shifted from the normal A to the normal B when the symbol variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times or when a predetermined shift lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the example in which the production mode related to the variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) is provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production mode related to the internal gaming state (YJ) is provided. May be.

  The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) includes a function unit (effect state transition control means) that controls transition between a plurality of types of effect modes. The effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) designates a specific effect control command sent from the main control unit 20 (CPU 201), specifically, the current gaming state (including the internal gaming state), or the gaming state A game state managed on the main control unit 20 side based on a “specific effect control command” including information on the game state managed on the main control unit 20 side, such as designating that the In a form that maintains consistency, it is configured to be able to control transition between a plurality of types of effect modes. In the case of the present embodiment, the “specific effect control command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a decorative symbol designation command, a game state designation command, a predetermined command transmitted during a hit (a “big hit start interval command (a big hit start command) Command) ”,“ big hit end interval command (big hit end command) ”) and the like. The production control unit 24 has a function unit (production state management means) for managing the production mode related to the gaming state. The production control unit 24 (production state management means) grasps the internal game state and variation pattern allocation designation number (Tcode) managed on the main control unit 20 side by the specific production control command, and the main control unit The production mode can be managed while maintaining consistency with the 20 side.

(5-1. Production under each production mode)
In each production mode, the background as the background of the variable display screen of the decorative symbols in each production mode so that the player can understand what kind of gaming state the player is staying under. The display is controlled to be switched to different background effects. In addition to changing the background effect according to each effect mode, each effect mode can be changed by using a decorative pattern with a different pattern corresponding to each effect mode, or by changing sound effects, light effects, etc. It can also be suggested.

(5-2. Production means)
Various effects by the pachinko gaming machine 1 are manifested by the rendering means arranged in the gaming machine. Such directing means may be any stimulus transmitting means that can exert its effect by appealing to human perception, such as visual, auditory, and tactile sensations. Light generating means (light directing means such as a decorative lamp 45 and an LED device) ), Sound generation device (sound production means) such as a speaker 46, production display device (display means) such as a liquid crystal display device 36, a vibration exciter that transmits vibration to the operator's body, and wind pressure that applies wind pressure to the player's body Representative examples of the device or a movable object that exhibits a visual effect by its operation. Here, the effect display device is a display device that appeals to the eye like the image display device, but differs from the image display device in that it also includes an image-independent display device (for example, a 7-segment display). The term “image display device” refers mainly to a type that produces an effect by displaying an image, and a device that produces an effect other than an image, such as a 7-segment display, is included in the concept of the effect display device.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has the above-mentioned first movable body accessory (clock-type accessory 80), second movable body accessory (flower-type accessory 90), and third as the movable body accessory. The movable body accessory (rotating lamp 62) is mounted. The rolling button 70 has a structure in which the movable body 73 is incorporated so as to be rotatable and rollable in or below the push button cylinder 72, and thus functions as a third movable body accessory.

(5-3. Notice effect)
Next, the notice effect will be described. The effect control unit 24 includes the contents of the effect control command from the main control unit 20, specifically, the variation pattern information (for example, winning lottery result information, presence / absence of reach effect, and special symbols included in at least the variation pattern designation command). Based on the fluctuation time, etc.), a function unit (notice effect control means) for controlling the appearance of various “notice effects” related to the current effect mode and the jackpot lottery result. Such a notice effect suggests (notifies) the expectation level (hereinafter referred to as “winning expectation degree”) as to whether or not the winning type has been won, and in order to raise the player's winning expectation to the winning type. Work as a “sounding director”. Typical examples of the notice effect include “reach effect”, “pseudo-continuous effect”, and “prefetching notice effect”. The “reach effect” described above is an effect mode in which the game result is displayed via the reach state, and the “prefetching notice effect” is still provided for the execution of the symbol variation display game (variable display operation of special symbols). An effect mode in which a winning expectation degree is notified in advance for an operation reservation ball that has not been digested (an undigested operation reservation ball), and the “pseudo-continuous effect” is a temporary stop state of the decoration symbol during the decoration symbol variation display game and This is an effect mode in which the decorative pattern re-variation display operation is repeated once or a plurality of times from the temporarily stopped state. In the symbol variation display game, a so-called “character notice effect”, “step-up notice effect”, and the like occur in duplicate with the reach effect described above, and the game content is increased.

  Screen display of the liquid crystal display device will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display area on the upper side in the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 displays a display area for displaying a decorative symbol variation display game (a decorative symbol variation display effect and a notice effect are displayed. Display area) is provided, and the lower display area in the screen has a special display area 76 for displaying the number of active reserved balls on the special symbol 1 side (hold display sections a1 to d1) and a special display area. A holding display area 77 (holding display portions a2 to d2) for displaying the number of the operation holding balls on the pattern 2 side is provided. As for the presence or absence of the operation holding ball, this is indicated in the lit state (with the operation holding ball: “◯ (white circle)” in the figure)) or in the unlit state (without the operation holding ball: the dotted circle in the figure). Information related to the number of active balls is notified. The display (holding display) regarding the presence or absence of the operation holding ball is sequentially displayed in the order of occurrence (winning order). In each holding display area 76, 77, the leftmost operation holding ball is all the operations in the holding display. It is displayed as the operation holding ball that occurs first (that is, the oldest) on the time axis among the holding balls. Further, on the left side of the hold display areas 76 and 77, a changing display area 78 is provided to indicate an operating hold ball currently used for the special symbol change display game. In the case of this embodiment, the in-fluctuation display area 78 is configured such that an image of a form in which an icon of a game execution hold K currently provided for the game appears on the icon of the seat J appears. That is, when the variation display of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 is started, the icon (icon image) of the oldest hold a1 or a2 displayed in the hold display areas 76 and 77 is the game running hold K. The icon moves to the icon of the seat J in the changing display area 78, and the state is maintained for a predetermined display time.

  When an operation holding ball is generated, a “hold addition command” and a “winning command” are transmitted from the main control unit 20 to the effect control unit 24, and when these commands are received by the effect control unit 24, they are included in the command. Based on the information, an effect control process related to the “prefetching notice effect” is performed. Here, the “command for winning a prize” indicates that when the operation holding ball is generated in the main control unit 20 (when the start condition is satisfied), the operation holding ball executes the symbol variation display game (the variation display operation of the special symbol). ) Is an effect control command including information (preliminarily determined by pre-reading the winning result) that has been pre-determined per pre-reading of the jackpot lottery result related to the operation holding ball. Further, the “hold addition command” is an effect control command for designating the number of operation hold balls at the time of pre-reading determination (the number of existing operation hold balls including the operation hold balls generated this time).

(5-4. Music selection effect)
In the present embodiment, in addition to the above notice effect, the player can select the type of BGM flowing from the sound generator such as the speaker 46 in order to enhance the interest of the pachinko gaming machine. Conventionally, when BGM is selected by a player, when the selected BGM is displayed, the light effect that appears from the light generating means such as the decorative lamp 45 and the LED device is also provided in accordance with the BGM. It was made to appear at the same time. However, in order to search for a BGM that the player likes, a BMG appears each time the selection operation is repeated to select one BGM from a plurality of BGMs in a short time. At that time, the light effect corresponding to the selected BGM appears each time. For this reason, in a short time, the light amount of the light effect is switched one after another due to, for example, the relationship between the light amount zero and the light amount MAX, and the eyes flicker. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the relationship between the sound effect (BGM) and the light effect (LED light emission pattern) is controlled as follows to prevent the eyes from flickering. Thereby, the discomfort which a player receives by the change of light production can be prevented.

  In order to prevent the eyes from flickering when the player selects BGM, here, the light effect is controlled based on the next first control pattern or second control pattern. The “first control pattern” does not display the light effect corresponding to the BGM immediately after the BGM selected by the player is displayed, but “the player performs the BGM selection operation to display the BGM. In the control pattern, when a certain amount of time has elapsed, that is, a light effect appears after the occurrence time is delayed. The “second control pattern” causes the BGM selected by the player to appear, and at the same time, the light effect corresponding to the BGM appears. However, the “light effect effect mode is made darker than usual. It is a control pattern that “appears and stops darkening after a certain amount of time has passed, and appears normally”. In this way, the problem that the above-mentioned eyes flicker is solved.

<Relationship between sound production and light production when selecting sound production: FIGS. 6 to 10>
FIG. 6 is a time chart for explaining the relationship between the sound effect and the light effect. Here, it is assumed that the normal state shifts to the big hit gaming state at t0, and the state changes to the probability variation state (ST period) at t11. Among these, in the big hit gaming state, the period from t0 to t6 is a “selectable period T1” in which the player can select one sound effect from a plurality of types of BGMA1 to C1 (here, melody BGM). There is. Since this selection is performed by the operation of the effect button by the player, the selectable period T1 can be said to be an effective period during which the effect button can be operated by the player. As shown in FIG. 11, the effect buttons used here are composed of direction keys 75 configured in the shape of a cross button, and any one of the keys 75 a to 75 d pointing up, down, left and right is operated. Thus, the BGM associated therewith can be selected. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, in the probability variation state (ST period), one BGM can be selected from a plurality of types of BGMa to e (here, melody BGM) at an arbitrary time. That is, in the probability variation state, the entire period in the probability variation state is a selectable period T2 in which BGMa to e can be selected, and this selectable period T2 is an effective period in which the player can operate the effect buttons. Therefore, for example, by operating the direction key 75 at time t13 in the figure, BGMa to e corresponding to the operated direction key can be selected, the music of the desired melody BGM can be determined, confirmed, and played. .

(During the big hit gaming state: FIG. 6, FIG. 7 (A), FIG. 8)
In FIG. 6, BGMA1 appears from the beginning of the big hit (time t0). Then, during the selectable period T1 in the big hit gaming state, the player operates the effect button a plurality of times. BGMA1 is changed to BGMB1 by the first presentation button operation at time t2, BGMB1 is changed to BGMC1 by the second presentation button operation at time t3, and BGMC1 is changed to BGMA1 by the third presentation button operation at time t5. Shows the case. In this case, the player finally selects BGMA. Therefore, since BGMA is played following BGMA1, phrases of the same music belonging to “BGMA” flow over the period of time t0 to t6. If the player does not perform any operation, BGMA1 is played over the period of time t0 to t6, and therefore the phrase of the same music belonging to “BGMA” flows over the period of time t0 to t11.

  Here, with regard to the light effect, a dedicated light effect in which the LED 45 emits light in the “selectable light emission pattern during the selectable period” appears during the selectable period T1 from the time of the big hit (time t0) to time t6. To do. The light emission pattern dedicated to the selectable period is, for example, periodic or random flashing of the emission color informing that it is the selectable period.

  FIG. 7A shows in detail the section of the jackpot gaming state in FIG. 6, and the jackpot gaming state is round game as can be seen from the first to second columns in FIG. 7A. It consists of 1R-16R. In the “video” column (third stage) of FIG. 7A, the round games 1R to 2R are the opening period in which the opening video flows, and this is also the selectable period T1 during which BGM music can be selected. Round games 3R to 13R are periods in which video corresponding to the selected music flows, and 14R to 16R are periods in which the ending video flows.

  In the “BGM” column in the fourth row in FIG. 7A, the first period from the first round (1R) to the second round (2R) is a selectable period T1 during which the player can select a BGM for sound production. It has become. However, until the player operates, the BGM in the state selected first is played, and when the player operates, the BGM is switched to the selected BGM. The second period from the third round (3R) to the thirteenth round (13R) is a period in which the BGM selected by the player appears, and the 14th round (14R) to the 16th round (16R) The third period is a period in which an effect (video) related to the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game appears.

  The “music demo playback” column in the fifth row in FIG. 7A indicates whether or not music demo playback is performed in a selectable period T1 (period 1R to 2R) in which BGM music can be selected. Yes. Here, the melody BGM is handled, and BGM (A1, B1, C1) composed only of the phrase of the chorus part having a high impression degree appears as the “rust sound effect”. The chorus sound production “BGM (A1, B1, C1)” is lower in volume than “BGMA, B, C” in which the entire music including intro, rust, A melody, B melody, outro, etc. is BGM. To be played.

  The “music demo video” column in the sixth row in FIG. 7A is a demo composed of scenes that will appeal to the video that will flow when selected in the selectable period T1 during which BGM music can be selected. Indicates whether an image display effect will appear. Similarly, the “LED pattern” column in the seventh row in FIG. 7A indicates that a dedicated light effect by a plurality of decorative lamps 45 appears. “Fixed” in the selectable period T1 in which BGM music can be selected indicates that one type of LED pattern appears as a dedicated effect. In the second period from 3R to 13R in the “LED pattern” column, an LED pattern corresponding to the BGM of the music selected by the player appears. In the third period of 14R to 16R in the “LED pattern” column, one type of LED pattern appears as a dedicated effect.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the opening video is displayed for the image display effect (video) that appears in the first period (selectable period T1: 1R to 2R). This opening video is a music selection image display effect for notifying the player that a BGM music for sound production can be selected. In the first period, when a BGM song is selected by an operation by the player, the contents of the effect of the image display effect also change. For the opening video, an “option change effect” is performed in which the option corresponding to the BGM music selected by the player is changed to a special display mode, and the music demo video is also corresponding to the selected BGM music. A changing production is performed. Thereby, an image display effect corresponding to the BGM music selected by the player is performed.

  Further, for the sound effect (BGM) appearing in the first period (selectable period T1), a predetermined selection is made until the first period ends or the sound effect is determined by the player's operation. A sound effect dedicated to the period (hereinafter referred to as “selected sound effect”) appears. The selected sound effect that appears at this time is a “rust sound effect”, and the volume of the sound effect is lower than the volume of the original sound effect (normal volume) that flows from the third round. Note that the volume of the rust sound effect may appear at a normal volume. When the sound effect is selected by the player's operation, the chorus sound effect corresponding to the selected sound effect appears after the option change effect is finished. Thereby, the rust sound effect corresponding to the sound effect selected by the player is performed.

  In addition, the light effect appearing in the first period (selectable period T1) is different from the sound effect during selection, and the light effect dedicated to a predetermined fixed selection period (regardless of whether or not an operation is performed by the player) In the following, the “music selection light effect” or “music selection LED pattern” is displayed. The selected light effect that appears at this time is a separate light effect whose flashing period, light quantity, emission color, etc. change independently of the selected sound effect (rust sound effect), that is, independently. is there. This selected light effect is a dedicated light effect in which there is no change in the light amount, the light emission pattern, or the light emission color.

  Next, with respect to the image display effect in the second period (3R to 13R), an image display effect corresponding to the sound effect (BGM music) selected by the player in the first period appears as described above. Yes. Similarly, regarding the sound effect and the light effect in the second period, the sound effect selected by the player in the first period and the light effect corresponding to the sound effect appear. Here, in the first period (1R to 2R), a rust sound effect composed of the rust portion of the sound effect appears, but in this second period (3R to 13R), the sound effect. The entire music including all phrases (components), that is, including phrases such as intro, melody (A melody, B melody), chorus, and outro, is made to appear as sound effects. When the second period is started, the image display effect, the sound effect, and the light effect appear from the first scene of these effect scenarios.

  In the third period (4R to 16R), an ending video appears as an image display effect, a video corresponding to the ending video appears as a sound effect, and a video corresponding to the ending video appears as a light effect. Also, in this third period, for the probability variation state following the big hit gaming state, one of a plurality of probability variation rendering modes (images displayed during probability variation) is selected for the player. I try to let them.

  In addition, regarding the selection of the probability variation effect mode, the selection is allowed only when the big hit is made in the normal game state (only at the first hit), and the selection is not possible when the big hit is made in the probability variation state (during continuous change). It is good. On the other hand, when a big hit is made in the normal gaming state, the selection is not possible, and it is possible to select only when the big hit is made in the probability change state (in the case of a villa). Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not prepare two or more probability change effect modes, ie, the structure which eliminated selection of the probability change effect mode, In this case, it is good also as the 2nd period from the 3rd round to the 16th round without the 3rd period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when controlling the appearance of the sound effect and the light effect during the big hit game, as a control pattern for the light effect, particularly at the start of the second period (at the start of 3R), “Selected light effect” is switched to “light effect corresponding to the selected sound effect”. The characteristic here is on the side of “selected light effect”. That is, in the case of the present embodiment, during the first period (1R to 2R) existing before the second period (3R to 13R) in which the sound effect and the light effect overlap and appear, the currently selected light effect there Is a dedicated light effect that continues at a constant value so as not to change the light amount, the light emission pattern, or the light emission color. For this reason, it is possible to prevent inconvenience during the selection period in which the player's eyes flicker when receiving eye stimuli from changes in the amount of light or the like.

  FIG. 8 shows in detail the sections from round games 1R to 13R in FIG. 7, and times t0 to t6 correspond to those in FIG. The period of round games 1R to 2R is a selectable period T1 of BGM. At time t0 in this selectable period T1, "BGMA1" is displayed as BGMA (for example, the title BGM of the title "I am the schoolmaster") ) The selected demo playback phrase is played. Here, the demo playback phrase “BGMA1” for selection is extracted as a sound source phrase in advance by extracting only the chorus part from the music composed of, for example, intro, chorus, A melody, B melody, and outro. It is unique in that it consists only of the chorus phrase. On the other hand, “BGMA” played after BGMA1 is selected and confirmed is different from “BGMA1” in that it is composed of the above-described intro, chorus, A melody, B melody, outro and the like.

  During the selectable period T1 during the big hit gaming state, the player operates the effect button a plurality of times. The first effect button operation (time t2) changes from BGMA1 to BGMB1, the second effect button operation (time t3) changes from BGMB1 to BGMC1, and the third effect button operation (time t5) changes from BGMC1 to BGMA1. In this case, the player finally selects BGMA1 definitely.

  In FIG. 8, at time t2 in 1R, a selection demo reproduction phrase corresponding to BGMB (for example, BGM with an engraving tone of the title name “cute wife”) is selected and played as “BGMB1”. Also, at time t3 in 1R, a selection demo playback phrase corresponding to BGMC (for example, a BGM in blue with the title name “Pachi Love Han”) is selected and played as “BGMC1”. At time t5 in 2R, the selection demo reproduction phrase corresponding to BGMA is again selected as “BGMA1” and played. These BGMA1 to C1 are demonstration reproduction phrases for selection, and are composed only of the chorus portion of the music of BGMA to C.

  At subsequent time t6, the BGM selectable period T1 in the big hit gaming state ends. The BGM music that was finally selected by the player is played from the third round, assuming that the end of the second round when the BGM selectable period T1 ends has been reached, and that the BGM determination conditions are satisfied. To be determined as BGM. When the third round is started (based on execution conditions), the determined BGM music is played from the intro portion. In the example shown in the figure, a case is shown in which “BGMA1 + BGMA” is played over from BGMA1 to BGMA at time t6. “BGMA” is a BGM with the same title name as “BGMA1”, “I am the schoolmaster”, and includes not only the chorus part phrase but also the intro, chorus, A melody, B melody, outro etc. It is. Therefore, when the third round is started, the phrase “I am the principal” and the first intro part are played by the “I am the principal” BGM, following the phrase of the chorus part of “the principal is I”. This “I am the principal” BGMA performance continues until time t7 when the 13th round ends.

  At time t6, the video and the LED pattern are also changed according to the BGM finally selected by the player. This is shown in the “Video” column and the “LED” column in FIG. In this case, since BGMA is finally selected at time t6, the video after time t6 is changed from the previous opening video to the video of BGMA ("I am the schoolmaster"). The LED pattern for the light effect is changed from the music selection LED pattern to the BGMA ("I am the schoolmaster") LED pattern A at time t6.

(Direction at the time of big hit: Fig. 11)
FIG. 11 shows an effect mode of the effect that appears at times t0, t2, and t3 in FIG. 8, and (A) in FIG. 11 shows the effect mode of the effect that appears at time t0. (B) shows the effect mode of the effect that appears at time t2, and (C) shows the effect mode of the effect that appears at time t3.

  Referring to FIG. 11A, at the timing time t0 when the first round is started, an “opening video” is flowing through the liquid crystal display device 36, and BGMA (“I am the schoolmaster”) is transmitted from the speaker 46. Reproduced, the music selection LED pattern appears from the decoration lamp 45. The opening video is a music selection image display effect for notifying that the player himself can select BGM, and (b) display of information related to selection of BGM and (b) display of information related to jackpot. And go. BGMA1 ("I am the school principal") is a BGM composed of phrases of the climax part of BGMA. Note that BGMB1 ("Cute wife") and BGMC1 ("Pachi love Han") played at the following times t2 and t3 are also BGMs composed of chorus parts.

(B) Display of information related to BGM selection Symbols 130a to 130c indicate choices, and these choices are based on one BGM choice currently being displayed (currently selected) and a plurality of selectable BGM choices. Each is composed of an image in which each title name is written. The middle option 130a is currently curent, and is composed of a selection image labeled BGMA ("I am the principal") in FIG. 11A, and is currently selected. The upper option 130b is the next candidate for the current when the selection key is moved downward by the direction key 75. The option 130b includes a selection image labeled BGMB ("cute wife") in FIG. Located on the upper side. The lower option 130c is the next candidate for the current when the upward selection position is moved by the direction key 75, and includes a selection image labeled BGMC ("pachi loved Han") in FIG. Located on the lower side. In order to clarify that the option 130a corresponding to BGM “I am the school principal” is currently selected, it is provided in the middle, and the selection image has a larger area size than the upper and lower options 130b and 130c, and the frame The border is outlined and the title name is written in the frame. This makes it stand out from the other options, and informs the player what the BGM type is currently flowing in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Reference numeral 131a represents a direction key image simulating the direction key 75, reference numeral 131b represents a directional key 75 image simulating each effect button, and reference numeral 131c represents a BGM selection method using the direction key 75 and the frame operation button 13. An image of character information to be displayed is shown. Reference numeral 132 denotes a demonstration video corresponding to the currently appearing BGM (BGMA). The text information image 131c has an explanatory note “Select a song with the direction key and select it with the button!”, Thereby selecting the selectable BGM types in the upper and lower stages of the options 130a to 130c. The player is informed that the selection can be made by pressing the up and down buttons 75a and 75c of the key 75. The player is also informed that the selected BGM can be determined (selected state is confirmed) by pressing the frame effect button 13. The demonstration video 132 is displayed in a display area of a predetermined size provided on the right side in the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. FIG. 11A shows an example in which a video about an alien corresponding to BGMA ("I am the schoolmaster") is flowing.

(B) Display of information about jackpots Reference numeral 133 indicates a jackpot type notification image for specifying the jackpot type and a round number notification image for specifying the current round number, and reference numeral 134 indicates the total number of winning balls acquired during the jackpot. A total prize ball number image to be identified is shown. Reference numeral 135 denotes a launch direction image for informing the launch direction of the game ball. Here, a big hit type notification image “SUPER BIG BONUS” for specifying that it is a 16R long open probability variation big hit and a round number notification image “1R” for specifying the first round are displayed. In addition, a total prize ball image 134 of “0 GET” indicating that the current number of winning prize balls is 0 is displayed.

  FIG. 11B shows a case where the player selects the option BGMB (“Cute Wife”) by pressing the button 75c pointing down the direction key 75 at time t2 during the 1R game. Yes. In this case, for the options on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36, the option 130b of the BGMB moves from the upper stage to the middle stage, the option 130c of the BMGC (“pachi love han”) moves from the lower stage to the upper stage, and the BGMA (“I An option change effect is performed in which the option 130a of the “cram school principal”) moves from the middle to the lower level. During these movements, the characters of the option 130b of the BGMB ("Cute wife") that appears are enlarged and the frame is trimmed, and the characters of the option 130a of the BGMA ("I am the schoolmaster") that can be selected As the value becomes smaller, the border of the frame disappears.

  As for the demonstration video 132, a video corresponding to BGMB flows, and here, an example in which a scene in which the mascot character stands on the thumb is shown. The total prize ball number image 134 is displayed as “45 shots GET” because the current number of winning prize balls has increased to 45.

  As for the LED pattern of the decorative lamp 45, the music selection LED pattern continues to appear regardless of switching to the BGMB. This is because the LED pattern in the selectable period T1 at the time of big hit is fixed to one music selection LED pattern, and the LED pattern appears continuously. The same applies to the case of BGM switching at the following time t3.

  FIG. 11 (C) shows a case where, at time t3 during the 1R game, the player presses the button 75c pointing downward from the direction key 75 and selects BGMC ("pachi love han"). ing. In this case, for the options on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36, the BGMC option 130c moves from the upper stage to the middle stage, the BGMA ("I am the schoolmaster") option 130a moves from the lower stage to the upper stage, and BGMC ("Cute wife" ") Option 130b moves from the middle stage to the lower stage. During these movements, the characters of the appearing BGMC option 130c become larger and the frame is trimmed. The characters of the selectable BGMB option 130b become smaller and the border of the frame disappears.

  As for the demonstration video 132, a video corresponding to BGMC flows, and here, an example in which an image of a scene where a type 10 tank runs is shown. The total prize ball number image 134 is displayed as “90 shots GET” because the current number of winning balls has increased to 90. As for the LED pattern of the decoration lamp 45, the music selection LED pattern continues to appear regardless of switching to the BGMC.

(During probabilistic state: Fig. 6)
Returning to FIG. 6, the relationship between the sound effect and the light effect in the probability variation state will be described. In FIG. 6, T2 is a period (selectable period T2) in which the BGM (a to e) of the music can be selected as the sound effect in the probability variation state, and the sound effect music can be selected in all the periods in the probability variation state. It has become.

  The time t11 is a timing at which the big hit gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, and the selectable period T2 is entered from this timing. At the timing of this time t11, the sound effect BGMA and light effect LED pattern A that appeared during the big hit game are finished, the switch from the BMGA to the first sound effect BGMa for the probable change state, and from the LED pattern A Switching to the LED pattern a corresponding to BGMa is performed.

  As a means for solving the flickering prevention of the eyes when switching the BGM during the probabilistic state, there are several methods for setting the relationship between the BGMa and the LED pattern a. In FIG. (First control pattern and second control pattern). This will be described in detail below.

First, the case of the second control pattern will be described. The control pattern of the sound effect and the light effect at the time t11 to the time t13 in the probability changing state of FIG. 6 is “predetermined while simultaneously executing the sound effect and the light effect to solve the flickering prevention of eyes when switching the BGM. This corresponds to the second control pattern in which the light effect appears in a dark state during the period. In FIG. 6, time t13 is the timing when BGMb is selected by the player operating the direction key 75 and the frame effect button 13. Specifically, regarding the selection operation of the BGM music by the player, the direction key 75 is operated to satisfy a predetermined selection condition, whereby the corresponding BGM option is selected to satisfy the predetermined determination condition. This is the timing at which a predetermined execution condition is satisfied after the selection of the music piece by the option is confirmed. In FIG. 6, BGMa is started at time t11 when the selectable period T2 is entered, and the BGMa is changed to BGMb at time t13 by a selection operation. During the period T3 until the selection operation is performed, the BGMa is not changed and continues. The LED pattern a is the same, and the LED pattern a is started at time t11. The LED pattern a continues as it is until time t13 and further until time t14 after a predetermined time T5 has passed.

Focusing on the period T3 from the start of the selectable period T2 until the selection operation is performed, for the LED pattern a, 10 seconds have elapsed from time t11 until a predetermined switching condition is satisfied at time t12. Until the chorus part of the music arrives (switching condition), the light amount is set to zero. That is, the amount of light is controlled to zero during a period T4 (10 seconds: time t11 to time t12) until a time t12 when the rust portion arrives in the middle of the period T3 until the selection operation is performed. Next, from this time t12, control (setting change) is performed to return the light amount of the LED pattern a for light effect to the MAX state, and the light amount of the LED 45 is controlled so that the LED 45 emits light with normal brightness.

  The predetermined period “10 seconds” is the time from the start of the selectable period T2 to the point in time when the intro portion ends in the BGMa of the sound production that starts, and the rust portion arrives, for each BGMa to e. An appropriate time (period T4) is set. The period T3 between times t11 and t13 was assumed to be when the player selected “BGMa”. However, to select “BGMa to e”, the direction key 75 is operated to select the position of the desired song. This is also applied when the frame effect button 13 is pressed and the selection state of the music is confirmed. Also, when the player selects and confirms another piece of music, for example, a BGMb song, during the period from time t11 to t12, a period T4 from that time until the arrival of the sub-phrase for the BGMb song again. Counting starts.

  The relationship between BGMa and LED pattern a is that at time t11, switching to BGMa is performed together with switching to BGMa, and then a direction key operation for selecting BGMa to e is performed a plurality of times. However, during the first (first half) period of the direction key operation period, that is, the period until the rust portion arrives, the light amount of the LED pattern a is reduced to 0 or the light that is dazzling to human eyes. The amount of light is reduced to such a low level that it does not feel as troublesome light. When the player selects and confirms a song as another song within the period from time t11 to time t12, counting of the time corresponding to the song is started again from that point. In any case, during this period T4 (at least 10 seconds), the light intensity of the light effect can be suppressed to a level that does not give a strong stimulus to the human eye, so even if the player performs a music selection operation, It is possible to prevent the player's eyes from flickering by the light effect.

  Next, the case of the first control pattern will be described. The “first control pattern” is “when the player makes a BGM selection operation and BGM appears, after a certain amount of time has elapsed from that, that is, the light effect appears after delaying the time of occurrence”. This is a control pattern.

  Attention is paid to the portion after time t13 in FIG. In FIG. 6, time t13 is the timing when the player operates the effect button (direction key 75) and BGMb is selected, and from this time t13, the selected BGMb appears. Thereafter, the LED pattern b corresponding to the selected BGMb appears at time t14 after the predetermined time T5 has elapsed. The BGMb started at this time t13 is the entire music including the intro, rust, A melody, B melody, outro, etc., and becomes BGM, and appears from the first intro portion of the corresponding music. ing. A period T5 from the time point t13 to t14 is a time period from when the effect button is operated until the chorus part of the music is reached.

  In this way, a part of the execution time of BGMb and LED pattern b overlaps in the section after time t14, but since there is no LED pattern b in the section before that (period T5), the LED depends on BGMb. The amount of light of the pattern b does not change. Therefore, flickering of eyes when the player selects BGM is prevented. Note that the periods T4 and T5 may be fixed times not related to the BGM type, for example, 10 seconds, instead of the time corresponding to each BGM type (a to e) until the climax part of the music is reached.

  FIG. 7 (B) schematically shows the relationship between the video, BGM, and LED effects in the probability variation state section of FIG. 6. In order to enable comprehensive expression, the horizontal direction is the time axis. This is different from the case of FIG. When the big hit gaming state shifts to the probable change state, the video of the probable change effect mode selected by the ending in the big hit gaming state appears. As for the BGM of the sound production, the BGM selected for the probability variation production mode appears for the music of BGMa to e in the ending in the big hit gaming state. As for the LED pattern of the light effect, the light effect selected for the probability effect mode is displayed for the light effects a to e in the ending in the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 9 is a detailed diagram showing the relationship between the effects (control example 1) of the video, BGM, and LED at the time of the probability variation state of FIG. 6, particularly at times t11 to t13. There are four points in time t13 and t15 to t17 when the direction key 75 is operated. In FIG. 9, at time t11, the big hit gaming state shifts to the probability variation state, and during the probability variation state, an image of “flying saucer” appears on the liquid crystal screen as an image corresponding to the probability variation effect mode (FIG. 12A). reference). The sound production BGM is switched from the song “Kimigayo” to BGMa (for example, “unit song”) at time t11. This BGMa is the initial default music. Thereafter, the player operates the direction key 75 to switch to BGMb (eg, “Soldier Song”) at time t13. During this time t11 to t13, the image is changed to an image in which light rays are emitted from the “flying disk” and the aliens descend (FIGS. 12A, 12B, and 12C). This is an example of switching to BGMc (eg, “military music”) at time t15, switching to BGMd (eg, “patriotic song”) at time t16, and switching to BGMe (eg, “national song”) at time t17. Time t14 indicates a point in time when the chorus part is started in BGMb ("Soldier Song"), and time t18 shows a point in time when the chorus part is started in BGMe ("National Song").

  On the other hand, the LED pattern for the light effect is switched from “Kimigayo” to BGMa LED pattern a in the period of time t11 to t13. Thereafter, the LED pattern b of BMGb is switched to during the period from time t13 to t15. Thereafter, the LED pattern c of BGMc is switched at time t15, the LED pattern d of BGMd is switched at time t16, and the LED pattern e of BGMe is switched from time t17. During this time t14 to t18, the image changes from an “flying disk” to an image in which a plurality of aliens descend, an image in which the “flying disk” leaves, and an image in which three aliens descend. (FIGS. 13D, 13E, and 13D).

  Before the BGM music is finally switched to BGMb at time t13, for example, the direction key 75 is operated between time t11 and time t13, and the options for BGMa to e are switched cyclically. The corresponding sound production is selected. However, the light amount of the light effect in this section (t11 to t13) is zero until the time t12 in the middle, or a small amount that does not feel annoying to the person, and does not give a strong stimulus to the player. When BGMa reaches the rust portion (10 seconds have passed) and time t12 is reached, the light amount MAX is returned to the normal light amount, and the light emission amount of the LED 45 is increased or decreased according to the music of the BGM of the sound production. become. Here, the amount of light being increased or decreased according to the music means a relationship in which a portion where the light emission amount is strong appears according to the tempo of the music and the light emission amount increases at a location where the music tone is strong. This is a representative example in the case where the BGM music for sound production and the light emission pattern of the LED 45 have a correlation, and if the correlation can be eliminated, the initial effect of the present invention can be obtained. For example, a light emission pattern whose light emission amount changes according to one BGM and a light emission pattern whose light emission amount changes according to another BGM can be treated as light emission patterns that have no correlation with each other.

  In addition, switching of BGM music at time t15, time t16, and time t17 is an example in which the switching operation is performed at a short time interval in which the period T4 (10 seconds) in FIG. 6 does not elapse. Therefore, each time the BGM music is switched from BGMb to BGMc, d, e, the period T4 (10 seconds) in FIG. 6 is updated. Therefore, the period (time t15 to t18) from time t15 to t17 and the subsequent arrival of rust (10 seconds) is the period T4 in which the light amount is zero. Therefore, even if the music of BGM is switched at times t15 to t17, only the music of BGMa to e is output, and the light effect is not executed by the strong light from the LED. The eyes of the person will not flicker.

  FIG. 10 is a specific example showing a relationship (control example 2) of effects by video, BGM, and LEDs in the interval of the probability variation state of FIG. There are four points in time t13 and t15 to t17 when the direction key 75 is operated. Times t0 to t14 correspond to those in FIG. A detailed description of the same contents as in FIG. 9 is omitted.

  In FIG. 10, at time t11, the game state shifts from the big hit gaming state to the probable change state, and during the probable change state, an image of “flying saucer” appears on the liquid crystal screen as an image corresponding to the probability change effect mode (FIG. reference). The sound production BGM is switched from the song “Kimigayo” to BGMa (“Unit Song”) at time t11. Thereafter, the player operates the direction key 75 to switch to BGMb ("Soldier Song") at time t13, switch to BGMc ("Military Music") at time t15, and switch to BGMd ("Patriotic Song") at time t16. This is an example of switching to BGMe (“National Song”) at time t17. Time t14 indicates a point in time when the rust portion starts in BGMb, and time t18 indicates a point in time when the rust portion starts in BGMe.

  As in the case of FIG. 9 (reference numerals 130a to 130c in FIG. 11), the player selects a BGM song by using a plurality of options composed of images indicating the BGM types displayed on the screen. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, using an image option 140a in which the title name of the BGM music (BGMa) is written, and image options 140b and 140c pointing to the left and right respectively on both sides thereof. Done. The option 140a is currently curent and corresponds to the currently displayed BGM music that has been selected. The option 140b indicating the left direction corresponds to the BGM music in the music order one before the currently appearing BGM music when the selectable BGM music is arranged in a predetermined music order, and the right direction The option 140c pointing to corresponds to the BGM music immediately before the BGM music currently appearing. The options 140b and c are composed of images that do not have the corresponding BGM title names, and the player does not select the type until the player operates and selects the direction key 75 (left and right buttons 75b and d). I don't know if BGM music flows. When the player operates the direction key 75, the image of the option 140a changes to an image in which the title name of the selected BGM music is written, and the player can be notified that the BGM music has been switched. .

  At time t13, it is switched to BGMb. At this point, the LED pattern a of the light effect continues with the LED pattern a of BGMa and does not change, so the degree of flickering of the player's eyes becomes small (FIG. 14A ) (B) (C)). At time t14, since the period T5 (time until the arrival of the climax part of BGMb or 10 seconds) has elapsed (because the switching condition is satisfied), the LED pattern a of BGMb to the LED of BGMb Switch to pattern b. The light emission form of the LED pattern b is performed from a form (color, light amount) in accordance with the rust portion of the BGMb (time t14) (FIG. 15D).

  The BGM music switching at time t15, time t16, and time t17 is performed at a short time interval in which the period T5 in FIG. 6 (the time until the corresponding chorus part of the GBM music arrives or 10 seconds) does not elapse. It has become an example. Therefore, every time the music of BGM is switched to BGMc, d, e, the period T5 in FIG. 6 is updated. Therefore, even if the BGM music is switched at times t15 to t17, only the BGM music is switched, and the LED pattern b of the BGMb continues as the LED pattern of the light effect, so the player's eyes are flickering. (FIG. 15E).

  After that, at time t18, because the period T5 (time until the BGMe rust portion arrives or 10 seconds) has elapsed, it is an example of switching from the BGMb LED pattern b to the BGMe LED pattern e. (FIG. 15F). The light emission form of this LED pattern e is performed from the form which matched the rust part of BGMe (time t18).

(Big hit game start effect control processing: FIG. 16)
This big hit game start effect control process uses the liquid crystal display device 36, the speaker 46, the decoration lamp 45, etc. when the big hit game start trigger arrives, and the effect control for producing the effect to be performed during the big hit game. It is processing.

  In FIG. 16, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first performs a music selection image display effect (opening video) on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 (S701). With respect to the opening video, as described in FIG. 11A, (b) information regarding selection of BGM and (b) information regarding jackpot are displayed. In this processing, (b) information regarding jackpot is displayed. Settings related to the display of. (A) The setting for displaying information related to the selection of BGM is performed in steps S704, S705, and S706 described below. (B) In the setting related to the display of information related to the jackpot, information specifying the type of jackpot for this jackpot ("SUPER BIG BONUS" in FIG. 11A: reference numeral 133) is displayed, or the game is aimed at the jackpot 50 Setting for displaying information for informing the launch of the ball (arrow pointing to the right direction in FIG. 11A: reference numeral 135) is performed. When the round game (the first round) is started, information for informing the current number of rounds (“1R” in FIG. 11A: reference numeral 133) and the total number of winning balls acquired during the big hit game ( A setting for displaying information (including “0 GET” in FIG. 11A: reference numeral 134) for notifying the number of prize balls acquired during the game of the Renso jackpot is also performed.

  Next, using the decoration lamp 45, a music selection light effect (music selection LED pattern) is performed (step S702). The music selection light effect performed here is a predetermined LED pattern for music selection that is not related to the chorus sound effect. The effect scenario of the LED pattern for music selection is read from the ROM 242 and the decoration lamp 45 is controlled based on the effect scenario, so that the music selection light effect appears. The music selection light effect may be an LED pattern that matches the first chorus sound effect that flows. And the music selection light effect performed here is not changed until the music selection period ends.

  Next, a rust sound effect (selected sound effect) (music selection sound effect) is performed using the speaker 46 (step S703). A plurality of types of rust sound effects such as BGMA1, BGMB1, and BGMC1 are prepared for the rust sound effects, and one BGMA1 determined in advance is performed. By reading the effect scenario of BGMA1 from the ROM 242, and controlling the speaker 46 based on the effect scenario, a chorus sound effect appears. Rather than selecting BGMA1, a chorus sound effect may be selected by lottery at each jackpot, or a chord corresponding to the BGM selected at the previous jackpot may be selected, When a selectable BGM is added to the selected BGM, the one corresponding to the added BGM may be selected.

  Next, a demonstration image display effect corresponding to the rust sound effect is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 (step S704). Here, a demonstration video corresponding to the rust sound effect is selected, and the selected demonstration video is displayed in the demonstration video display area in the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. Appearance of the demonstration video is performed based on the control of the VDP that has transmitted the command from the effect control unit 24 to the VDP (display control unit) that controls the overall video output processing. The command includes information for identifying the demo video that appears.

  Further, a music selection screen corresponding to the number of consecutive days is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 (step S705). The number of consecutive resorts indicates the number of consecutive big hits without the gaming state falling to the normal state, and the BGM music that can be selected differs depending on the number of consecutive resorts. Specifically, the number of consecutive resorts is As the number increases by 1 or 2, one selectable BGM music is added. For this reason, a plurality of BGM music selection images (options) corresponding to the current number of consecutive resorts are displayed as a music selection screen relating to the selection of the BGM displayed on the screen. At this time, without displaying each image of all selectable BGM songs, about 3 (upper, middle, lower) are displayed so that the player's ability to recognize BGM songs (ease of viewing) is improved. Then, according to a predetermined music order, the BGM image currently selected at the middle (step S706), the BGM image with the previous music order at the upper stage, and the BGM image with the next music order at the lower stage. Are displayed (reference numerals 130a to 130c in FIG. 11). Here, with regard to step S706, among the BGM selection images (options) displayed on the screen, the BGM selection image corresponding to the currently appearing rust sound effect is displayed in advance for those displayed in the middle row. Is set to This BGM image in the middle is made larger than the upper and lower images, and the frame is bordered to make it stand out from the others, and what BGM music is currently flowing to the player The information is intelligible.

  Next, the period from the current time until the end of the second round is set as a music selection period in which BGM music can be selected (step S707). In addition, the effective period during which the operation by the effect control means (the direction key 75 and the frame effect button 13) regarding the music selection is valid is set to the same period as the music selection period until the end of the second round (step S708). ). In addition, when the frame effect button 13 is pressed to determine the BGM music until the second round is ended, the music selection period and the effective period of the effect control means operation are ended when the button is pressed.

(Big hit game music selection period effect control processing: FIG. 17)
This jackpot game music selection period effect control process is an effect on the effects that appear using the liquid crystal display device 36, the speaker 46, the decoration lamp 45, etc. during the song selection period (1-2R) during the jackpot game. This is an effect control process executed by the control unit 24.

  In FIG. 17, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first determines whether or not the music selection period has ended (step S711). The music selection period is set in the jackpot game start stage effect control process executed at the time of the jackpot start, and ends when the second round ends or when the frame effect button 13 is pressed. In this process, when the second round is completed, or when the frame effect button 13 is pressed, the music selection period ends (step S711: YES), and then step S716 is executed.

  On the other hand, if the second round has not ended or the frame effect button 13 has not been pressed, it is determined that the music selection period has continued (step S711: NO), and the effect operation means has been operated. It is determined whether or not (step S712). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the direction key 75 used for music selection is pressed by the player. In the present embodiment, BGM music can be selected by operating the button 75a pointing upward or the button 75c pointing downward in the direction key 75 during the music selection period. Is confirmed (step S712: YES), next, step S713 is executed. On the other hand, when the direction key 75 is not pressed or when the left and right buttons 75b and 75d of the direction key 75 are pressed (step S712: NO), the music selection period effect control process during the big hit game is exited. Below, the case where BGMB is newly selected among BGMA, B, and C of a plurality of types of BGM music will be described as an example.

  When the up and down buttons 75a and 75c of the direction key 75 are operated, the selection is performed in order to notify that the BGM music in the direction indicated by the pressed button is selected on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. An image display effect (option change effect) for moving the cursor to the image (option) of the BGM music that has been performed is performed (step S713). Here, “move the cursor to the image (option) of the selected BGM song” means that an image in which the type (title) of the BGM song is displayed is fixed in the screen. In addition, the cursor image indicating that it is being selected is moved toward the image of the selected BGM music, or an image in which the type of the BGM music is recorded is displayed in a movable state on the screen. In this case, it means that the image of the selected BGM music is moved to the display position (display area) indicating that it is being selected, that is, for the image or position indicating that it is being selected on the screen. Thus, it means that the option which is the image of the selected BGM music is relatively moved. In the music selection period T1 during the big hit game, each image (option) of the three types of BGM music (BGMA, B, C) can be displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions, and is displayed at the middle position. It is shown that the BGM music of choice is being selected. Then, by operating the up and down buttons 75a and 75c of the direction key 75, it is possible to select the BGM music of the image displayed in the upper stage or the lower stage.

  For example, when the BGMB, A, and C images are displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions (FIG. 11A) and the button 75a pointing upward is pressed, the images are displayed at the upper position. Since the BGMB of the selected image (option) is selected, the image (option) of the BGMB is moved from the upper stage to the middle position, and the other unselected BGMA and C images (options) of the lower stage are selected. An option change effect of moving to the lower or upper position is performed (FIG. 11B) (Note that if four or more types of BGM music (BGMA, B, C, D,...) Can be selected, a new An image of BGM music (BGMD) may be displayed at the upper position). Further, when the BGMA, C, and B images are displayed at the upper, middle, and lower positions (FIG. 11C), when the button 75c pointing downward is pressed, the images are displayed at the lower position. Since the BGMB of the selected image (option) is selected, the image (option) of the BGMB is moved from the lower stage to the middle position, and the other unselected BGMA and C images (options) of the upper and lower stages are selected. An option change effect of moving to the upper or lower position is performed (in the case where four or more types of BGM music can be selected, an image of a new BGM music (BGMD) may be displayed at the lower position).

  Next, a rust sound effect corresponding to the selected BGM music is performed using the speaker 46 (demonstration playback) (step S714). BGMA1, B1, and C1 are prepared as chorus sound effects corresponding to BGMA, B, and C of a plurality of types of BGM music. Since BGMB is selected this time, the corresponding BGMB1 is selected and reproduced. Specifically, the effect scenario of BGMB1 is read from the ROM 242 and the speaker 46 is controlled based on the effect scenario, whereby the corresponding BGMB1 appears. Regarding the specific playback start timing of the BGM music (BGMB1), the BGM is selected by operating the direction key 75, and the BGM image is displayed at the middle position in the option change effect (for example, from the upper stage to the middle stage). The BGM music may be played after waiting for the moving effect to finish), or the BGM music may be played in the middle of the option change effect or when the direction key 75 is operated (the music in the probability change state described below). The same applies to the selection period effect control processing (FIGS. 19 and 20).

  Next, a demonstration image display effect corresponding to the rust sound effect of the selected BGM music is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 (step S715). Here, in the same manner as in step S704, a demonstration video corresponding to a new BGMB is selected, and the selected demonstration video is displayed in the demonstration video display area in the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. . When this process is finished, the music selection period effect control process during the jackpot game is exited.

  If it is determined that the music selection period has ended (step S711: YES), that is, if the second round has ended or the frame effect button 13 has been pressed, the effect control unit 24 selects the BGM music being selected. The image display effect, the sound effect, and the light effect corresponding to the confirmed BGM music appear together with the start of the third round as follows. Specifically, a case will be described as an example where BGMA, B, and C of a plurality of types of BGM music are confirmed as BGMA.

  First, for the image display effect performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36, the display of the BGM music image (option) and the demonstration playback are interrupted, and the background effect of the background display corresponding to the confirmed BGM music is performed (step S716). . In the case of this example, the background effect by the background display corresponding to the confirmed BGMA is executed in accordance with the newly reproduced BGMA. In addition, for the sound effect, the confirmed BGM music is reproduced (step S717). In the case of this example, BGMA is reproduced from the beginning as a new BGM. Moreover, about the light production, the light production corresponding to the confirmed BGM music is performed (step S718). In the case of this example, the light effect (LED pattern) corresponding to the confirmed BGMA is executed in accordance with the BGMA.

  Next, a setting is made to end the valid period in which the operation of the direction key 75 of the effect operation means and the frame effect button 13 is enabled (step S719). As a result, during the jackpot game, the operation by the effect operation means regarding the music selection becomes impossible. When this process is finished, the music selection period effect control process during the jackpot game is exited.

(Produce control process at start of probability change state: FIG. 18)
In the probability change state start effect control process, when the probability change state start timing arrives, the liquid crystal display device 36, the speaker 46, the decoration lamp 45, etc. are used to produce the effect that appears during the probability change state. It is processing. Note that a detailed description of the same processing contents as those in FIG. 16 is omitted.

  In FIG. 18, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first performs a music selection image display effect corresponding to the probability changing effect mode on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 (step S801). The probability variation effect mode is selected by the player from a plurality of types of probability variation effect modes in the 14th to 16th rounds during the big hit game. Then, the background effect corresponding to the selected probability variation effect mode is executed.

  Next, a sound effect (BGM) corresponding to the first sound effect is executed (step S802). As for the first sound effect to be executed, if the BGM music set in advance is selected not in the villa and is shifted to the probability change state in advance, and the transition to the probability change state is performed in the villa, A BGM song is selected. Next, a light effect (LED pattern) corresponding to the BGM music of the first sound effect is executed (step S803). Also, the option corresponding to the BGM music of the first sound effect is displayed (step S804). For example, an image indicating that the BGM music of the first sound effect is being selected, for example, an image in which the title of the BGM music is written, and an image pointing to the left and right of each side are displayed in a predetermined display area ( (Upper left of the screen) (reference numerals 140a to 140c in FIG. 12).

  Next, the BGM music is set as a selectable music selection period in all periods during the probability change state (step S805). Further, the operation by the effect control means (the direction key 75 and the frame effect button 13) relating to the music selection is validated (step S806). During the symbol variation display game, the operation by the effect control means is enabled so that the BGM music can be selected in the normal time, and the operation by the effect control means is disabled so that the BGM music cannot be selected except during the normal time. You may set to do. Here, in the above-mentioned “normal time”, when the effect during the symbol variation display game is an effect related to the normal variation pattern or the reach effect related to the reach variation pattern, the winning expectation degree such as N reach is relative This refers to the case where an extremely low reach production appears. “Non-normal” is a case where a reach effect (SP reach effect) with a relatively high expectation of winning is displayed, and the SP reach effect is displayed more prominently than selecting BGM music. It has come to be. As a result, when a “low expectation effect” with low winning expectation appears, it is possible to select BGM music, and when a “high expectation effect” with high expectation expectation appears, The high expectation performance can be noticed. When these processes are completed, the probability change state start stage effect control process is exited.

(Music selection period effect control process during certain change state: FIG. 19)
The music selection period effect control process during the probability change state is executed by the effect control unit 24 for effects that appear using the liquid crystal display device 36, the speaker 46, the decoration lamp 45, and the like in the music selection period during the probability change state. This is an effect control process. The same music variation period effect control process in the probability variation state is also performed for FIG. 20 described later, but what is shown in FIG. 19 described here is the above-described first effect that the light effect appears after the start of the sound effect. FIG. 20 corresponds to the control pattern described above and corresponds to the above-described second control pattern that “the sound effect and the light effect are executed simultaneously, and the light effect appears in a dark state for a predetermined period”.

  In FIG. 19, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation means has been performed (step S811). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the direction key 75 used for music selection is pressed by the player. In the present embodiment, BGM music can be selected by operating the button 75d pointing to the left direction or the button 75b pointing to the right direction among the direction keys 75 during the music selection period. Is confirmed (step S811: YES), next, step S812 is executed. In the following, a case will be described as an example where the pressing of the buttons 75a to 75d is confirmed and BGMb is newly selected from the BGMa to e of a plurality of types of BGM music.

  When the left and right buttons 75b and 75d of the direction key 75 are operated, the selection is performed in order to notify that the BGM music in the direction indicated by the pressed button is selected on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. An image display effect (option change effect) for moving the cursor to the image (option) of the BGM music that has been performed is performed (step S812). In the case of the music selection period T2 in the probabilistic state, it is possible to display an image (option) of one type of BGM music (BGMa to e) and indicate that the BGM music of the displayed option is being selected. Yes. Then, by operating the left and right buttons 75b and d of the direction key 75, the BGM immediately before or after the order of the BGM music of the image currently displayed cyclically according to a predetermined music order. A song can be selected.

  For example, when the BGMa image is displayed and the button 75b pointing to the right is pressed, the BGMb in the next order is selected, so that the BGMb image (option) is newly displayed. The option change effect is performed. Further, when the button 75d pointing to the left is pressed while the BGMc image is displayed, the BGMb in the previous order is selected, so that the BGMb image (option) is newly displayed. The option change effect is performed.

  Next, using the speaker 46, the selected BGM music is executed after the end of the option change effect (step S813). BGM music is played from the first intro phrase. In the case of this example, when the BGMb image (option) is switched to the BGMb image (option) and displayed as an option change effect, BGMb is reproduced. Further, as a light effect using the LED 45, the LED pattern b corresponding to BGMb is performed in a special mode in which the amount of light is limited to be darker than usual (step S814). The special mode in which the amount of light is limited to a small amount refers to an effect mode of a light effect that is performed with a light amount that is zero so that the person does not feel bothersome and does not give a strong stimulus to the player. Then, a light effect execution timer counter corresponding to the selected BGM music is set (step S815). The light effect execution timer counter is a counter for storing the time required for the BGM music to be played and reaching the phrase of the chorus part. When the BGM music is played, the count of the light effect execution timer counter is Be started.

  On the other hand, when the direction key 70 is not pressed (including the case where the up and down buttons 75a and 75c of the direction key 75 are pressed) (step S811: NO), whether or not the counting of the light effect execution timer counter has ended. Is determined (step S816). When the light effect execution timer counter is counting, or when the light effect execution timer counter is not set (step S816: NO), the music selection period effect control process during this probability change state is exited. On the other hand, when the counting of the light effect execution timer counter is completed (step S816: YES), the LED pattern b corresponding to BGMb is performed in the normal mode in which the light amount is increased from the special mode in order to obtain normal brightness (step S817). ). In other words, when BGMb reaches the phrase of the chorus part, the LED pattern b is rendered in an aspect in which the light amount is not limited. As a result, the sound production and the light production are linked and executed at a level that is difficult for the player to recognize, and the sound production and the light production are displayed at a level that is easily recognized by the player. can do.

(Music selection period effect control process during certain change state: FIG. 20)
As described above, FIG. 19 shows the music selection period effect control process in the probability variation state corresponding to the first control pattern of “delaying the light effect from the start of the sound effect” and FIG. The same processing corresponding to the second control pattern is shown, in which the sound effect and the light effect are executed simultaneously, and the light effect appears in a dark state for a predetermined period. Note that a detailed description of the same processing contents as in FIG. 19 is omitted. Further, in the following, a case will be described as an example where the button press is confirmed and BGMb is newly selected from BGMa to e of a plurality of types of BGM music.

  In FIG. 20, the effect control unit 24 (CPU 241) first determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation means (the left and right buttons 75b and d of the direction key 75) has been performed (step S821). When the left and right buttons 75b and 75d of the direction key 75 are operated (step S821: YES), the BGM music (BGMb) in the direction indicated by the pressed button is selected on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 36. In order to notify this, an image display effect (option change effect) of moving the cursor to the image (option) of the selected BGM music (BGMb) is performed (step S822).

  Next, using the speaker 46, the selected BGM music (BGMb) is executed after the end of the option change effect (step S823). Then, a light effect execution timer counter corresponding to the selected BGM music (BGMb) is set (step S825). The light performance execution timer counter is a counter for storing the time required for the BGM music (BGMb) to be played and reaching the phrase of the chorus part, and for the BGM music (BGMb) to be played back. The count of the execution timer counter is started. Therefore, at this stage, the BGMb is newly reproduced, but the LED pattern is not changed, and the light effect execution timer counter corresponding to the time until the BGMb climax part is reproduced is started. It becomes.

  On the other hand, if the direction key 75 is not pressed (including the case where the up and down buttons 75a and 75c of the direction key 70 are pressed) (step S811: NO), whether or not the counting of the light effect execution timer counter has ended. Is determined (step S816). When the counting of the light effect execution timer counter is completed (step S816: YES), an LED pattern corresponding to the selected BGM music (BGMb) is performed (step S827). That is, the LED pattern b newly appears when BGMb reaches the chorus part phrase. Since the LED pattern b that appears here appears in accordance with BGMb, it appears from the middle of the production scenario (intro portion), not in the middle (rust portion). As a result, the sound effect (BGMb) and the light effect (LED pattern b) are linked from the state where the light effect (LED pattern a) that does not correspond to the sound effect (BGMb) currently appearing is displayed. It can be in the state of appearing.

<Modification 1>
In the above embodiment, the time t0 has been described as being the time when 1R starts. However, the big hit gaming state usually has an opening period before 1R. Therefore, the time t0 may be regarded as the timing when the big hit game is started. In other words, from this time t0, an opening period is started, and a selectable period T1 in which a player can select a sound effect is started. When the opening period is started, an opening effect (music selection image display effect) as an image display effect (video), and a demo sound effect (when selected) corresponding to the sound effect of the title “I am the schoolmaster” as a sound effect (BGM) Demo display), LED pattern light effect for selection appears as light effect (LED).

<Modification 2>
In the above embodiment, the dedicated light effect is displayed during the selectable period T1 of the BGM. However, instead of the dedicated light effect, the light effect corresponding to the selected sound effect at the start of the first period. The light effect may be continued until the player operates and is operated by the player.

<Modification 3>
The opening image can be arbitrarily configured. For example, a plurality of choices for a sound effect title are displayed corresponding to a plurality of selectable sound effects. In addition, in order to make the player recognize what the sound production that is currently appearing, only one option corresponding to the current sound production is displayed as a special display among a plurality of choices displayed. It is configured to display in a mode (for example, a mode in which a title is displayed in a large size, a mode in which a frame of options is outlined and displayed). At this time, in addition to the opening video, a music demo video also appears. The music demo video is a demonstration image display effect for demonstration to show what the image display effect that appears in accordance with the sound effect selected by the player after 3R. It is a video composed of This demonstration image display effect appears adjacent to the display of a plurality of sound effect options, and appears in a size smaller than the size of the image display effect appearing after 3R. A plurality of types of image display effects appearing together with the sound effects selected in the second period (3R to 13R) in FIG. 7 are prepared corresponding to each of the plurality of types of sound effects. Similarly, a plurality of types are prepared corresponding to each of a plurality of types of sound effects. The player can select the sound effect that he / she wants to hear in the second period by listening to the sound effect or watching the title of the sound effect. It is also possible to select an image display effect desired to be viewed in the second period from among a plurality of types.

The embodiment at the time of the big hit described above can be configured as follows.
(A-1) Large winning means (special variable winning device 52, which is configured to be able to shift between a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible to enter a game ball and an open state in which it is easy to enter a game ball. Grand prize opening 50),
Lottery means (a big hit lottery process) for executing a lottery regarding whether or not to win,
If the lottery result by the lottery means is a win, special game control means for executing and controlling a special game (big hit game) for opening and closing the big winning means with a predetermined opening and closing pattern;
Sound production means (sound generating device such as a speaker 46) capable of executing a plurality of sound productions including the first sound production (BGMA to C, BGMA 1 to C1);
A light effect means (light generating means such as a decorative lamp 45 or an LED device) capable of executing a plurality of light effects including a first light effect (LED patterns A to C) and a second light effect (light effect during selection);
Sound production control means (production control unit 24) for performing and controlling sound production by the sound production means;
A light effect control means (effect control unit 24) for executing and controlling a light effect by the light effect means,
The light effect control means includes
During the special game, at least the execution timing of the first sound effect (BGMA1 + BGMA in FIG. 6: time t5 to t7) and the first light effect (LED pattern A in FIG. 6: time t6 to t7). In the case where execution control is performed with some overlapping (at times t6 to t7 in FIG. 6),
Before the execution timing of the first sound effect and the first light effect overlap (time t0 to t6 in FIG. 6), the second light effect (selected light effect; dedicated light effect in FIG. 6) is executed. Including light production special control means (step S702)
A gaming machine characterized by that.

(I-2) The first sound effect includes a plurality of first sound effects (BGMA, BGMB, BGMC),
The sound production control means is
Before the first sound effect and the execution time of the first light effect overlap, based on a predetermined determination condition (end of the second round, operation of the frame effect button 13), among the plurality of first sound effects First sound effect determining means (step S717) for determining any one of the first sound effects;
First sound effect execution means (step S717) for executing and controlling the first sound effect determined by the first sound effect determination means based on a predetermined first sound effect execution condition (start of the third round); Including,
The gaming machine according to (a-1), which is characterized in that

(A-3) A plurality of second sound effects (rust sound effects; BGMA1, BGMB1, BGMC1) that can specify each of the plurality of first sound effects (BGMA, BGMB, BGMC) are included,
The first sound effect determining means is
If the predetermined second sound effect determination condition (operation by the up / down direction buttons 45a and 45c of the direction key 45) is satisfied before the determination condition (end of the second round, operation of the frame effect button 13) is satisfied, Including a second sound effect determining means (step S714) for determining any one of the plurality of second sound effects.
The first sound effect executing means is
Second sound effect execution means (step S714) for executing and controlling the second sound effect determined by the second sound effect determination means based on a predetermined second sound effect execution condition (the option change effect has been completed). Including,
The gaming machine according to (b-2), characterized in that

(A-4) The first sound effect execution means includes:
The first sound effect (BGMA at time t6 in FIG. 6) is executed (linked) in synchronization with the execution of the first light effect (LED pattern A at time t6 in FIG. 6) by the light effect control means. Appear from the intro part)
The gaming machine according to (b-2) or (b-3), which is characterized in that

  Also, in the probability variation state described above, “If the player makes a BGM selection operation and makes the BGM appear, a certain amount of time has passed since that time, that is, the occurrence of the light is delayed. The embodiment corresponding to the first control pattern of “activate” can be configured as follows.

(B-1) Sound production means (sound generating device such as speaker 46) capable of executing a plurality of sound productions (BGMa to e) including the first sound production (BGMb);
Light effect means (decorative lamp 45, LED device, etc.) capable of executing a plurality of light effects (LED patterns a to e) including a first light effect (LED pattern b) and a second light effect (LED pattern a) Means) and
Sound production control means (production control unit 24) for performing and controlling sound production by the sound production means;
A light effect control means (effect control unit 24) for executing and controlling a light effect by the light effect means,
The light effect control means includes
Execution control is performed such that at least a part of the execution times of the first sound effect (BGMb in FIG. 10: time t13 to) and the first light effect (LED pattern b in FIG. 10: time t14 to) overlap. (From time t14 in FIG. 10)
Including a light effect special control means for executing the second light effect (LED pattern a) before the execution times of the first sound effect and the first light effect overlap (time t11 to t14 in FIG. 10).
A gaming machine characterized by that.

(B-2) The first sound effect includes a plurality of first sound effects (BGMa to e),
The sound production control means is
Before the execution timing of the first sound effect and the first light effect overlap, after a predetermined selection condition (operation by the left and right direction buttons 45b and d of the direction key 45) is established, a predetermined determination condition (during the music selection period) And the first sound effect determining means for determining one of the plurality of first sound effects based on the fact that the operation by the effect operation means is valid). Step S823) in FIG. 20,
First sound effect execution means (in FIG. 20) for executing and controlling the first sound effect determined by the first sound effect determination means based on a predetermined first sound effect execution condition (the option change effect has been completed). Step S823),
The gaming machine according to (b-1), characterized in that

(B-3) The light effect control means includes:
Execution control of the first light effect (LED pattern b (time t14) in FIG. 10) delayed from the execution timing (time t11 in FIG. 10) of the first sound effect (BGMb) by the first sound effect execution means. Including a first light effect executing means,
The gaming machine according to (b-2), characterized in that.

(B-4) The first light effect execution means includes:
Execution control of the first light effect is performed after a predetermined period of time (when the rust part part of BGMb arrives or 10 seconds) from the execution timing of the first sound effect by the first sound effect executing means;
The gaming machine according to (b-3), characterized in that

(B-5) The first light effect includes a plurality of first light effects determined to be executed corresponding to each of the plurality of first sound effects,
The first sound effect determining means is
If the new selection condition (operation by the left and right direction buttons 45b, d of the direction key 45) is satisfied before the predetermined period has elapsed (before time t18 in FIG. 10), a new first sound effect (BGMc) is established. , D, e) can be determined,
The first sound effect executing means is
When the new first sound effect (BGMc, d, e at time t17 in FIG. 10) is determined by the first sound effect determining means, the new first sound effect is executed,
The first light effect executing means is
After the predetermined period has elapsed from the execution timing of the new first sound effect by the first sound effect executing means (time t17 in FIG. 10), a first light effect (LED corresponding to the new first sound effect is generated) Control execution of pattern e),
The gaming machine described in (b-3) or (b-4).

(B-6) The first light effect executing means is:
When execution control of the first light effect is performed later than the execution timing of the first sound effect by the first sound effect execution means, the specific sound effect content (part of the rust portion) of the first sound effect The execution control of the first light effect is performed in synchronization with the timing when
The gaming machine according to any one of (Ro-3) to (Ro-5),

(B-7) As for the first light effect, an effect aspect related to the effect aspect related to the first sound effect is defined as the effect content,
The first light effect executing means is
When the first light effect is executed in synchronization with the timing at which the specific effect aspect related to the first sound effect is executed, the specific effect aspect related to the first sound effect is used as the first light effect. Execute from related production contents (jointly appear from part of rust part),
The gaming machine according to any one of (ro-3) to (ro-6),

  In addition, the embodiment corresponding to the second control pattern in the probability variation state described above, that is, “the sound effect and the light effect are simultaneously executed and the light effect appears in a dark state for a predetermined period” is as follows. It can be constituted as follows.

(C-1) sound production means (sound generating device such as speaker 46) capable of executing a plurality of sound productions (BGMa to e) including the first sound production;
A light effect means (light generation means such as a decorative lamp 45 or an LED device) capable of executing a plurality of light effects (LED patterns a to e) including the first light effect;
Sound production control means (production control unit 24) for performing and controlling sound production by the sound production means;
A light effect control means (effect control unit 24) for executing and controlling a light effect by the light effect means,
The light effect control means includes
The first sound effect (BGMa in FIG. 9: times t11 to t13) and the first light effect (LED pattern a in FIG. 9: times t11 to t13) are executed at least partially overlapping each other. In the case of being controlled, the first light effect is changed to a special pattern (until the arrival of the part of the rust part or until 10 seconds elapses) after the first light effect is started until a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. Execution control in a special mode in which the amount of light is zero), and when the predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the first light effect is executed and controlled in a normal pattern different from the special pattern (normal mode in which the light amount is MAX). 1 light effect execution means (steps S814 and 817 in FIG. 19),
A gaming machine characterized by that.

(C-2) The first sound effect includes a plurality of first sound effects,
The sound production control means is
Before the execution timing of the first sound effect and the first light effect overlap, after a predetermined selection condition (operation by the left and right direction buttons 45b and d of the direction key 45) is established, a predetermined determination condition (during the music selection period) A first sound effect determining means for determining any one first sound effect from the plurality of first sound effects based on the fact that the operation by the effect operation means is valid). ,
First sound effect execution means (in FIG. 19) for executing and controlling the first sound effect determined by the first sound effect determination means based on a predetermined first sound effect execution condition (the option change effect has been completed). Step S813)
The gaming machine according to (C-1), which is characterized by the above.

(C-3) The normal pattern is a pattern that executes and controls the first light effect with a larger amount of light than the special pattern.
The gaming machine according to (c-1) or (c-2), which is characterized by the above.

(C-4) The first light effect executing means is:
While the execution timings of the first sound effect and the first sound effect overlap, the first light effect determining means does not determine a new first sound effect after the first light effect is started. When the predetermined period (when the BGM chorus part part arrives or for 10 seconds) has passed, the first light effect is executed and controlled in the normal pattern, assuming that the predetermined switching condition is satisfied.
The gaming machine according to (c-2) or (c-3), wherein

(C-5) The first light effect executing means includes:
When the timing at which the specific sound effect content (part of the rust portion) of the first sound effect is executed is reached while the execution times of the first sound effect and the first sound effect are overlapped, the predetermined The execution condition of the first light effect is controlled with the normal pattern, assuming that the switching condition is satisfied.
The gaming machine according to (c-2) or (c-3), wherein

  According to each embodiment described above, eyes can be prevented from flickering, and discomfort experienced by the player can be reduced. In the embodiment described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the gaming machine is not particularly limited as long as it can achieve the object of the present invention. In addition, there is no particular limitation on the game medium used for the gaming machine, and it is a gaming machine (for example, a so-called “enclosed gaming machine”) that can use a game medium based on electromagnetic recording in addition to a game ball and a game medal. Also good.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine using a game medium.

1 Pachinko machine,
2 Front frame,
3 Game board,
3a gaming area,
4 outer frame,
5 ball guide rail,
6 Glass door,
7 Front operation panel
8 Upper tray unit,
9 Top saucer,
11 Ball rental button,
12 Card return button,
13 Frame production button,
14 Ball release button,
15 Launch control handle,
19 game ball dispensing device,
20 Main control unit,
21 External terminal board for frame,
24 production control unit,
28 Launch control board,
29 payout control board,
31 power supply board,
32 launcher,
34 Upper starting port,
34a Upper start sensor,
35 Lower starting port,
35a Lower start sensor,
36 liquid crystal display devices,
37 Normal design starting port,
37a Normal design start sensor,
38a, 38b Special symbol display device,
39c LED display 38c for holding composite display
39a Normal symbol display device,
39b Round number display device,
50 grand prize awards,
41 Ordinary variable winning device,
41c Ordinary electric accessory solenoid,
52 Special variable prize device,
52a Large prize opening sensor,
52b Open door,
52c Solitary solenoid,
43 General prize opening,
43a General prize opening sensor,
44 Windmill,
45 Decorative lamp,
45a optical display device,
46 speakers,
46a sound generator,
47 Movable wing pieces,
48 Center decoration,
49 Out mouth,
61 Movable body accessory motor,
62 Revolving light (third movable object),
76 The reserved display area on the special symbol 1 side,
77 The reserved display area on the special symbol 2 side,
80 Clock-type accessory (first movable object accessory),
90 Flower-type object (second movable object object),
201 main control CPU,
202 main control ROM,
203 main control RAM,
241 Production control CPU,
242 Production control ROM,
243 Production control RAM.

Claims (1)

A large winning means configured to be able to transition between a closed state where it is difficult or impossible to enter a game ball and an open state that facilitates entry of the game ball;
Lottery means for executing a lottery regarding whether or not to win,
When the lottery result by the lottery means is a win, special game control means for executing and controlling a special game including an opening / closing operation with a predetermined opening / closing pattern for the big winning means;
Sound production means capable of executing a plurality of sound production including the first sound production;
A light effect means capable of executing a plurality of light effects including a first light effect and a second light effect;
Sound production control means for executing and controlling sound production by the sound production means;
A light effect control means for executing and controlling a light effect by the light effect means,
The light effect control means includes
During the special game, the execution timing of the first sound effect and the first light effect is controlled when at least part of the execution times of the first sound effect and the first light effect overlap each other. before overlap, seen including a light effect special control means for executing the second optical effect,
The first sound effect includes a plurality of selectable first sound effects,
The special game is
A selectable period in which any one of the plurality of first sound effects can be selected, and a non-selectable period in which any one of the plurality of first sound effects cannot be selected after the selectable period,
The sound production control means is
In the selectable period, the selected first sound effect is executed at a first volume,
In the non-selectable period, the first sound effect selected and determined in the selectable period is configured to be executed at a second volume greater than the first volume.
A gaming machine characterized by that.