JP6382571B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that, when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, displays a change of a symbol and then stops and displays the symbol in a manner that represents the result of the lottery.

  Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, in order to improve the expectation such as whether or not the lottery result corresponds to a big hit during the display of the fluctuation of the symbol, the display fluctuation effect of the production symbol and the reach notice effect of the game etc. It is executed in the display screen provided in Along with these effects on the display screen, the game machine outputs sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (general sound) to further enhance the effects. In addition, effects such as lamps that match the effects on the display screen are also performed.

  Also, there is a known gaming machine that can adjust the volume of the output sound effect, BGM, voice, etc. by operating the operation part of the volume adjusting means, and it has been operated when the volume adjustment is completed. There is known a technique in which an operation sound indicating “a” is output at an adjusted volume (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition to adjusting the volume, a technique that can adjust the brightness of light output from a lamp is also known (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2012-161373 A JP 2014-14395 A

  Here, in the existing technology, when the volume or light amount of the game environment is changed by the player, the game machine only changes the game environment or outputs an operation sound indicating that the change operation is completed. It was only to do. Therefore, when the game environment is operated, the game has been finished without adding the interest of the game. In addition, since the player does not have any interest, the player's gaming environment is not actively changed, so that the player's own optimal gaming environment cannot be created, and the interest in gaming is reduced. Could not be suppressed.

  Therefore, the present invention can create an opportunity for the player to positively change the game environment by adding the interest of the game when the game environment is changed, and the player can create an optimal game environment for the player himself / herself. An object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in games.

The present invention employs the following means for solving the above problems.
Solution 1: The gaming machine of the present invention has an effect on a sense (visual, auditory, tactile) with respect to an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect as the game progresses and an effect executed by the effect executing means. A game environment setting means for setting a gaming environment (representing a degree), an operation input receiving means for receiving an operation input, and a predetermined operation input received by the operation input receiving means. A game environment changing effect for teaching that the game environment has been changed when the game environment is changed by the game environment changing device. The contents of the game environment change effect executed by the execution means and the game environment change effect execution means are the contents corresponding to the currently played game. A game machine, characterized in that it comprises a game environment changing effect contents setting means for constant.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, games and necessary operations are performed along the following flow.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during a game (a game ball enters a start winning opening and a game ball passes a start gate), a predetermined lottery is performed. The predetermined lottery corresponds to, for example, a normal symbol lottery (operation lottery), a special symbol lottery (internal lottery), or the like. When this lottery opportunity occurs, a predetermined lottery is performed and the game proceeds.

(2) When the predetermined lottery of (1) above is executed, the symbols (ordinary symbols and special symbols) are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner representing the lottery result of the predetermined lottery ( Is confirmed). The design includes, for example, a symbol visually recognized. It takes a certain amount of time (fluctuation time and stop display time) from the start of the symbol display to the stop display. Once the symbol display is started, the stop display is completed. The next lottery will not be held until

(3) An effect symbol change display effect (effect symbol scroll display) is executed within the change time of (2) above, and an effect symbol stop display effect (effect symbol) within the stop display time of (2) above. Stop display) is executed. The effect symbol is composed of a plurality of symbol rows (left symbol row, middle symbol row, right symbol row).

(4) When the result of the lottery in (1) wins a big hit, and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner representing the big win in (2), the big hit game is started. During the big hit game, the variable winning device is opened and closed to change from the closed state to the open state, the big winning opening is opened, and a special winning can be generated.

(5) During the production of the above (3), the production of contents such as whether or not the result of the lottery of the above (3) corresponds to the big hit is performed on the display screen. In addition, sound effects, BGM, voice, and the like are output from the speaker in conjunction with the effect on the display screen, and a lamp effect is also performed by a plurality of LED lamps provided in the frame or board surface of the pachinko machine.

(6) The brightness of the sound from the speaker and the light from the lamp in (5) above is controlled based on a preset volume and brightness, and the settings can be individually changed. is there. For example, these settings can be changed by operating an effect switching button, a jog dial, a cross key button or the like provided in the gaming machine. In addition, when the game environment is changed by changing the sound volume or brightness, a game environment change effect (sound effect output, after change) is taught to indicate that the game environment has been changed. The image display representing the set value and the lamp effect) are executed.

(7) When the player changes the setting of the gaming environment (volume, brightness, etc.) of (6) above during the game, the gaming environment change effect is executed with the content corresponding to the type of game being performed. May be. For example, when a variation display with a low jackpot expectation is performed, the game environment change effect is performed in a normal manner, and when a variation display with a high jackpot expectation is performed, the game environment change effect is performed in a special manner. May be performed. (Note that the game environment change effect may be performed in a normal manner when a variable display with a high degree of jackpot expectation is performed.)

  As described above, according to the present solution, since the game environment change effect is performed in accordance with the game when the game environment setting is changed, the game by the player can be provided by adding the interest of the game. It is possible to create an opportunity for positive change of the environment, to create an optimal gaming environment for the player himself, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game. For example, in the hope that the current game is an advantageous game (a variation display with a high jackpot expectation is being performed, a jackpot game corresponding to a probability variation pattern is being performed), It is possible to confirm whether or not a special game environment change effect different from normal is executed by the change operation, and it is possible to create an opportunity for the player to actively change the game environment. . In addition, by changing the game environment, a special game environment change effect that is different from normal is executed, giving the player a sense of expectation that the current game (variable display and jackpot game) is advantageous. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in games.

  Solving means 2: The gaming machine of the present solving means is that in the solving means 1, the gaming environment change effect content setting means is a normal mode for the contents of the gaming environment change effect executed by the gaming environment change effect executing means. A normal effect pattern for executing the game environment change effect, and a special effect pattern for executing the game environment change effect in a manner that represents a high expectation that the currently played game is a game advantageous to the player. When the game environment is changed by the game environment changing means, the game environment change effect pattern specifying means is defined based on the currently played game. And a game environment change effect pattern determining means for selectively determining either the normal effect pattern or the special effect pattern. The game environment change effect executing means executes the game environment change effect having contents corresponding to the normal effect pattern or the special effect pattern determined by the game environment change effect pattern determining means. Machine.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
As the game environment change effect, two types of effect patterns, a normal effect pattern and a special effect pattern, are prepared, and one of the effect patterns is selected and executed. For example, when the normal effect pattern is selected, only the effect indicating that the change of the game environment is completed is executed, whereas when the special effect pattern is selected, the game is advantageous to the player. A game environment change effect is executed in a manner that indicates that the degree of expectation is high.

  The selection of the effect pattern is performed based on the game currently being performed. For example, a normal effect pattern may be selected when a variable display with a low jackpot expectation is performed, and a special effect pattern may be selected when a variable display with a high jackpot expectation is performed.

  Solution 3: The gaming machine of the present solution is triggered by a lottery execution means for executing a predetermined lottery when the lottery trigger occurs during the game in the solution 2, and when the predetermined lottery is executed. And a symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbols in a manner representing the lottery result of the predetermined lottery after the symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the gaming environment change effect pattern determining means is the lottery If the game environment is changed by the game environment changing means during the symbol variation display executed by the symbol display means when the result of the lottery by the executing means corresponds to winning, the special effect rather than the normal effect pattern. One of the gaming machines is characterized in that one of the patterns is selectively determined in a state where the ratio of selection is increased.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
When the variation display corresponding to the big hit is made as the result of the lottery, the special effect pattern is often selected rather than the normal effect pattern. Therefore, when the variation display at the time of big hit is performed, the possibility that the game environment change effect is performed in a special manner is set high.

  Solution means 4: The gaming machine of the present solution means that in the solution means 3, the gaming environment change effect pattern determining means is that the result of the lottery by the lottery execution means corresponds to non-winning, and the symbol display means is more than normal. When the gaming environment is changed by the gaming environment changing means while the symbol variation display is executed over a long variation time, the ratio of the special performance pattern being selected is higher than the normal performance pattern. This is a gaming machine characterized in that one of them is selectively determined.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
If the lottery result is a variation display corresponding to a loss and a variation display corresponding to a variation time longer than usual is performed, an effect suggesting that the big hit expectation is high is executed. A special performance pattern may be selected when a variable display with a high expectation degree of jackpot is performed.

  Solving means 5: The gaming machine of the present solving means includes a winning type defining means for predefining a plurality of winning types in the winning means obtained by the predetermined lottery by the lottery executing means in the solving means 3 or 4. A winning type determining means for determining which of a plurality of winning types defined by the winning type defining means when the winning result is obtained in the predetermined lottery by the lottery executing means, and the symbol And a special game executing means for executing a special game according to the winning type determined by the winning type determining means when the symbol stop display in the form representing the winning by the display means is completed, and the game environment change The effect pattern determining means is configured to execute the special game according to the winning type in which a gaming state advantageous to the player is set after the special game is completed. When the gaming environment is changed by the gaming environment changing means, any one is selectively determined in a state in which the ratio of selecting the special effect pattern is higher than the normal effect pattern. Machine.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
If the result of the lottery corresponds to a big hit and is stopped and displayed in a big win mode, the big hit game is started. In addition, when a big hit is won in the lottery, the type of big hit is determined. The big hit game is executed according to the type of the big hit, for example, a big hit game with a lot of balls, a big hit game with few balls, a game state advantageous after the big hit game (probability change state, time reduction state, latent state) The big hit game set to, and the big hit game set to the normal game state (time reduction state, latent state normal state) which is not advantageous after the big hit game ends.

  The game environment change effect is executed corresponding to the type of jackpot (type of jackpot game). In addition, when a big hit game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game with many outgoing balls, or a big hit game set in an advantageous game state after the big hit game is finished), a special effect pattern may be selected. is there.

  Solving means 6: The gaming machine of the present solving means in any one of the solving means 2 to 5, wherein the gaming environment change effect executing means is changed when an operation input relating to a change in volume is performed by the operation input accepting means. In addition to displaying a volume image representing the later volume, the game environment change effect that outputs a predetermined sound effect at the changed volume is executed, and the game environment change effect pattern defining means displays the contents of the normal effect pattern. In addition to displaying the volume image in the normal mode and preliminarily defining the content to output a normal sound effect, the content of the special effect pattern is displayed in the volume mode in a special mode different from the normal mode, Alternatively, it may be assumed that at least one of outputting a special sound effect or sound different from the normal sound effect is changed from the content of the normal effect pattern. Defining a gaming machine, characterized by.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
When the volume of a sound effect, BGM, voice, or the like output from the gaming machine is changed as a change in the gaming environment, an image representing the changed volume is displayed to indicate that the volume has been changed. At the same time, a game environment change effect in which sound effects are output at the changed volume is executed.

For example, when the normal performance pattern is selected, an image in which each meter has a different color corresponding to the current volume is displayed using five meters, or a sound effect such as “pyrone” is output.
On the other hand, if a special performance pattern is selected, such as during a big hit expectation change display or during a big hit game that shifts to a probability change state, an image with the same color of each meter is displayed, or `` Poco Poco Pawn ”Or a sound such as“ Chance ”.

  Solving means 7: The gaming machine of the present solving means is any one of the solving means 2 to 6, wherein the gaming environment change effect executing means is configured to transmit light output from a lamp attached to the gaming machine by the operation input receiving means. When an operation input related to the change in brightness is performed, the game environment change effect that displays an image representing the brightness after the change is executed, and the game environment change effect pattern defining means determines the contents of the normal effect pattern. Whether to display the light amount image in the normal mode and to preliminarily define the lamp to operate in the normal mode and display the light amount image in the special mode different from the normal mode as the content of the special effect pattern. Or, the lamp is operated in a special mode different from the normal mode by changing at least one of the contents of the normal performance pattern. It is a predefined game machine, characterized by a.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
When the brightness of the lamp attached to the gaming machine is changed as a change in the gaming environment, an image representing the changed brightness is displayed to teach that the brightness has been changed. At the same time, a game environment change effect in which a lamp effect is performed with the brightness after the change is executed.

For example, when the normal performance pattern is selected, an image in which each meter has a different color corresponding to the current brightness is displayed using five meters, or a lamp performance is performed with a white display color. .
On the other hand, if a special performance pattern is selected, such as during a big hit expectation change display or during a big hit game that shifts to a probability change state, an image with the same color of each meter is displayed, or a red display color There is a lamp production.

  Solving means 8: The gaming machine of the present solving means according to any one of the solving means 1 to 7, wherein the effect executing means executes the effect of accepting an operation input not related to the change of the gaming environment. When an operation input related to a change in the gaming environment is received, the game machine is characterized in that a corresponding effect is executed as if an operation input not related to the change in the gaming environment is received.

The following features are added to the gaming machine of this solution.
During the execution of the variation display effect of the effect symbol, an effect using the effect switching button (for example, a conversation notice effect, a cut-in notice effect, etc.) is executed as an effect representing the degree of expectation of jackpot. When the operation using the cross key button for setting the game environment different from the effect switch button is performed to change the game environment (volume, lamp brightness, etc.) during the effect, the effect switch button is operated. As a result, the production will proceed.

  As described above, according to the present solution, the conversation environment effect can be advanced by operating the cross key button even though the effect switching button is not operated. No need to quit.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to create an opportunity for the player to positively change the gaming environment by adding the interest of the game when the gaming environment is changed. You can create it, you can suppress the decline of interest in games.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows a game board independently. It is a front view which expands and shows a part of game board about several places. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a power-off occurrence check process concretely. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of a switch input event process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 1st special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a 2nd special symbol memory update process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the production | presentation determination process at the time of acquisition. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol change pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the fluctuation pattern determination process at the time of loss. It is a figure which shows an example of the outlier time first half fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of the latter half fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of loss. It is a figure which shows the structure row | line | column of the 1st special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a figure which shows the structure column of the 2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour first half fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit hour latter half fluctuation pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol memory | storage area shift process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol stop display process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a display output management process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a variable winning apparatus management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big prize opening / closing operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an end process. It is a figure explaining the game flow developed in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is a continuation figure showing an example of a production picture corresponding to change display and stop display of a special symbol. It is a continuation figure which shows the example which changes volume setting during the change display and stop display of a special symbol (1/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example which changes volume setting during the change display and stop display of a special symbol (2/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example which changes a volume setting during the change display of a special symbol, and a stop display (3/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example which changes volume setting during the change display of special symbols, and stop display (4/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example which changes a volume setting during the change display and stop display of a special symbol (5/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example which changes volume setting during the change display and stop display of a special symbol (6/6). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the big role production performed during a big hit game (1/7). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the big role production performed during a big hit game (2/7). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the big role production performed during a big hit game (3/7). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the big role production performed during a big hit game (4/7). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the big role production performed during a big hit game (5/7). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the big role production performed during a big hit game (6/7). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of the big role production performed during a big hit game (7/7). It is a continuation figure which shows the example of an effect of fireworks rush. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of a production of coast mode. It is a continuous figure which shows the example which changes illumination setting in the time of the variable display of a special symbol, and a stop display. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an operation | movement memory production | presentation management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect design management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an effect design change pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a game environment setting means. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a volume setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a volume set content change lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an operation sound content change lottery process. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation sound content change probability setting table according to command. It is a figure which shows an example of the special operation sound selection table A. It is a figure which shows an example of the special operation sound selection table B. It is a figure which shows an example of the special operation sound selection table C. It is a figure which shows an example of the special operation sound selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special operation sound selection table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special operation sound selection table F. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a volume display mode change lottery process. It is a figure which shows an example of the volume display mode change probability setting table according to command. It is a figure which shows an example of a special volume display mode selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an illumination setting process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each of the game balls is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (benefits) enjoyed by the player as a result of the game is, for example, a game acquired by the player. The game value can be converted based on the number of balls. The overall configuration of the gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[Overall configuration of gaming machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame unit 2, an integrated door unit 4, and an inner frame assembly 7 (a plastic frame, a gaming machine frame) as its main body. The integrated door unit 4 is located on the foremost side when viewed from the front facing the player. An inner frame assembly 7 is located on the back side (back side) of the integrated door unit 4, and the outer frame unit 2 is disposed so as to surround the outer side of the inner frame assembly 7.

  The outer frame unit 2 is a structure in which wood and metal materials are combined in a vertically long rectangular shape. The outer frame unit 2 has a fastener such as a screw attached to an island facility (not shown) in the game hall. It is used and fixed. In the vertically long rectangular outer frame unit 2, wood is used for a portion corresponding to the upper and lower short sides, and a metal material is used for a portion corresponding to the left and right long sides.

  The integrated door unit 4 has a structure in which the tray unit 6 is integrated at a lower position thereof. The integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame unit 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A unified lock unit 9 is provided on the inner side of the right edge (the left edge in FIG. 2) of the inner frame assembly 7 when viewed from the front in FIG. Correspondingly, a locking tool (not shown) is also provided on the right side edge (back side) of the integrated door unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2. As shown in FIG. 1, in the state where the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the unified lock unit 9 on the back side of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly together with the locking device. 7 cannot be opened.

  A cylinder lock 6 a with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when an administrator of the game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6a clockwise, the unified lock unit 9 operates and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened together with the inner frame assembly 7. . If these are opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6a is twisted counterclockwise, only the locking of the integrated door unit 4 is released while the inner frame assembly 7 remains locked, and the integrated door unit 4 can be opened. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board 8 is directly exposed, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as a ball clogging in the board surface. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened, the tray unit 6 is also opened to the front side.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes the game board 8 as a game unit. The game board 8 is supported by the inner frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the integrated door unit 4. The game board 8 can be attached to and detached from the inner frame assembly 7 with the integrated door unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The integrated door unit 4 is formed with a vertically oval window 4a at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of, for example, two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the integrated door unit 4 via a fixture (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the integrated door unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape protruding from the integrated door unit 4 to the front side as a whole, and an upper plate 6b is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6b can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. In the tray unit 6, a lower tray 6c is formed at the lower position of the upper tray 6b. The lower tray 6c stores game balls that are further paid out when the upper tray 6b is full. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (model connected to the CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are separately received from the payout unit 172 on the back side separately from the prize balls. 6b or lower pan 6c).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees). (For example, 125) game balls are lent out. For this reason, a frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium put in the CR unit is displayed on this frequency display unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

  Further, on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, an upper dish ball removal button 6d is provided in front of the upper dish 6b in the upper position, and a lower dish ball removal lever 6e is provided in the center of the lower dish 6c. Is installed. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6b to flow down to the lower plate 6c by, for example, pressing the upper plate ball removing button 6d. Further, the player can drop the game balls stored in the lower tray 6c downward and discharge them by sliding the lower tray ball removal lever 6e to the left, for example. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A handle unit 16 is installed on the lower right side of the tray unit 6. The player operates the handle unit 16 to operate the launch control board set 174 and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises from the lower edge portion of the game board 8 along the left edge portion, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the drawing) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown-in game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill. The configuration of the game area 8a (board surface) will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
The integrated door unit 4 is provided with a left top lens unit 47 and an upper right illumination unit 49 as components for production. Among these, the left top lens unit 47 incorporates a glass frame top lamp 46 and a left glass frame decoration lamp 48, and the upper right electrical decoration unit 49 incorporates a right glass frame decoration lamp 50. In addition, left and right glass frame decoration lamps 52 are installed in the integrated door unit 4 so as to be connected to the lower part of the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49, respectively. It extends from the left and right edges of the integrated door unit 4 to the front surface of the tray unit 6. In the integrated door unit 4, the glass frame top lamp 46 and the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, 52, and the like are arranged so as to surround the glass unit (no reference symbol).

  In the illustrated example, lamps 46a and 46b are provided as the glass frame top lamp 46, and lamps 48a, 48b, 50a, 50b, 52a, 52b, 52c, and 52d are provided as the left and right glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, and 52. It has been.

  The various lamps 46, 48, 50, and 52 described above perform effects by, for example, the light emission of the built-in LEDs (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, and the like). Further, on the upper part of the integrated door unit 4, speakers on the glass frame 54 and 55 are incorporated in the left top lens unit 47 and the upper right illumination unit 49, respectively. On the other hand, an outer frame speaker 56 is incorporated in the lower left position of the outer frame unit 2. These speakers 54, 55, and 56 output sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (sound in general) and execute effects.

  In the center of the tray unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed at a position in front of the upper plate 6b. The effect switching button 45 is, for example, a combination of a push-type circular button and a rotary jog ring (jog dial) around it. The player switches the contents of the effect (for example, the background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 42) by pushing or rotating the effect switching button 45, or during the change of the symbol, the display of the big hit, or the like During the big hit game, some kind of effect (notice effect, probability change promotion effect, promotion effect while playing a big role, etc.) can be generated.

  A cross key button 44 is provided adjacent to the effect switching button 45. The cross key button 44 is composed of, for example, four push buttons. Specifically, it is composed of an upper button 44a on the gaming machine side as viewed from the player, a right button 44b on the right side, a lower button 44c on the player side, and a left button 44d on the left side. The player can press the cross key button 44 and perform an operation to set a gaming environment or use it for an operation for inputting the player's personal data to the gaming machine. Even if the cross key button 44 is not used in the setting of the gaming environment, the setting of the gaming environment may be adjusted using the jog dial after the effect switching button 45 is pressed.

[Configuration on the back side]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a dispensing device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a dispensing control board unit 176. A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, an external terminal board 160, a power cord (power plug) 164, A ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed. The electronic devices will be further described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 5).

  The payout device unit 172 includes, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference symbol), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the inner frame assembly 7. In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to a prize ball case through an upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

  The external terminal board 160 is for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to an external electronic device (for example, a data display device, a hall computer, etc.). From the external terminal board 160, the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 is achieved. Various external information signals (for example, award ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start opening information, etc.) indicating the state and maintenance state are output to an external electronic device. Yes.

  The power cord 164 secures a power source (electric power) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 by being connected to, for example, a power source device (for example, AC 24V) installed in an island facility of a game arcade. The ground wire 166 is also connected to a ground terminal installed in the island facility to secure the ground (ground) of the pachinko machine 1.

[Configuration of the board]
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board 8 alone. In the game area 8a, a relatively large effect unit 40 is arranged at the center position, and the game area 8a is largely divided into a left part, a right part and a lower part with the effect unit 40 as the center. Further, in the game area 8a, there are an upper start winning port 26, a start gate 20, normal winning ports 22, 25, a variable start winning device 28, a left variable winning device 30, a right variable winning device 31 and the like around the effect unit 40. Distributed. Among these, the upper start winning opening 6 is located in the center of the lower part of the game area 8a, and the variable start winning apparatus 28 is arranged directly below. The start gate 20 is located on the left side of the game area 8a and closer to the top thereof. In addition, the three normal winning openings 22 are located on the left side of the game area 8a and on the lower side thereof. Further, the left variable winning device 30 is located at the center of the lower portion of the game area 8a, and is disposed directly below the variable start winning device 28. Further, the right variable winning device 31 is located on the right side of the game area 8a and is arranged on the upper right side of the upper start winning opening 26.

  The game ball thrown into the game area 8a passes through the start gate 20 in the process of flowing down, enters the upper start winning port 26, the normal winning ports 22 and 25 (wins), or at the time of operation. To enter (win) the variable start winning device 28, the left variable winning device 30 during the opening operation, or the right variable winning device 31. The game balls flowing down the left area of the game area 8a mainly enter the upper start winning opening 26 (win) or pass through the start gate 20, or the variable start winning device 28 or the opening operation at the time of operation. There is a possibility of winning (winning) the left variable winning device 30 at the time, or winning (winning) the normal winning opening 22. The game balls flowing down the right area of the game area 8a may possibly enter (win) the right variable winning device 31 during the opening operation. The game balls that have passed through the start gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8a, but enter the upper start winning opening 26, the normal winning opening 22, the variable start winning apparatus 28, the left variable winning apparatus 30, and the right variable winning apparatus 31. The game balls that have been won (winned) are collected to the back side of the game board 8 through through holes formed in the game board (plywood material, transparent board, etc. constituting the game board 8).

  In the present embodiment, the variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a winning manner), and accordingly. A ball can be entered (winning) into the lower start winning opening 28a (ordinary electric accessory). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right opening / closing members 28b, and these opening / closing members 28b reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. That is, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, the left and right opening / closing members 28b are in the closed position with their tips facing upward, and at this time, it is impossible to enter (win) a ball into the lower start winning opening 28a ( (There is no gap through which game balls can flow). On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, the left and right open / close members 28b are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width is expanded to the left and right to open the lower start winning opening 28a. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state where game balls can flow in, and can generate a ball (win) in the lower start winning port 28a (variable start winning means). At this time, the opening / closing member 28b also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game ball into the start winning opening 28a. Further, the arrangement of the obstacle nails installed on the game board 8 is basically an aspect that does not extremely impede the flow of the game ball toward the variable start winning device 28 (the lower start winning port 28a at the time of opening). However, the game ball does not necessarily flow into the variable start winning device 28 (the lower start winning port 28a) at the time of the opening operation, but the inflow is generated randomly.

  In addition, the left variable winning device 30 described above is used when a specified condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed for a specified stop display time in a mode other than non-winning, and any of the variable winning devices is activated. (When the number of working memories of the special symbol at the time does not reach the specified number), it is possible to enter (win) the left big winning opening (not shown) (special electric accessory). The left variable winning device 30 has, for example, one opening / closing member 30a, and this opening / closing member 30a also reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, it is impossible to enter the left big prize opening (the left big prize opening is closed). When the left variable winning device 30 is operated, the opening / closing member 30a is displaced so as to fall forward with its lower end edge portion as a hinge, and the left large winning opening is opened (open state). During this time, the left variable winning device 30 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not impossible, that is, in an open state in which it is possible to enter a ball, and can generate an event (lottery opportunity) of winning a prize at the left big winning opening. At this time, the opening / closing member 30a also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game ball to the left big winning opening. Here, similarly, the arrangement of the obstacle nails installed on the game board 8 is basically an aspect that does not extremely impede the flow of the game ball toward the left variable winning device 30 (the left big winning opening at the time of operation). However, the game ball does not necessarily flow into the left variable winning device 30 at the time of operation, and the inflow is generated randomly.

  In addition, the right variable winning device 31 described above is used when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a mode other than non-winning, and any of the variable winning devices is activated. (When the number of working memories of the special symbol is equal to or greater than the prescribed number), it is possible to enter the ball into the right big prize opening (not shown) (winning) (special electric accessory). The right variable winning device 31 has, for example, one opening / closing member 31a, and this opening / closing member 31a also reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the drawing, the opening / closing member 31a is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, it is impossible to enter the right big prize opening (the right big prize opening is closed). When the right variable winning device 31 is operated, the opening / closing member 31a is displaced so as to fall forward with the lower edge portion as a hinge, thereby opening the right big winning opening (open state). During this time, the right variable winning device 31 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not impossible, that is, in an open state in which it is possible to enter a ball, and an event (lottery opportunity) of winning in the right big prize opening can be generated. At this time, the opening / closing member 31a also functions as a member that guides the flow of the game ball into the right big prize opening. Here, similarly, the arrangement of the obstacle nails installed on the game board 8 is basically an aspect that does not extremely impede the flow of the game ball toward the right variable prize winning device 31 (the right big prize opening during operation). However, the game ball does not necessarily flow into the right variable winning device 31 during operation, and the inflow is generated randomly.

  As described above, since the prescribed conditions for operating the left variable winning device 30 and the prescribed conditions for operating the right variable winning device 31 are different, the two do not operate simultaneously. Specifically, the operation of the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 is controlled depending on whether or not the number of working memories of the special symbol when any of the variable winning devices is operated reaches a specified number. Yes. For example, without depending on the number of working memories of the second special symbol, when any variable winning device is activated, the number of working memories of the first special symbol has not reached the specified number (4) When the left variable winning device 30 is activated and the number of working memories of the first special symbol has reached the specified number (four), the right variable winning device 31 is activated. Therefore, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop display time in a mode other than non-winning, either the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 operates, and corresponds to the left variable winning device 30. Either the left big prize opening or the right variable prize winning apparatus 31 right big prize opening is opened. When the left grand prize opening is opened, it is necessary to cause the game ball to flow down the left area of the game area 8a in order to generate an event (lottery opportunity) of winning the left major prize opening. Is released, it is necessary to cause the game ball to flow down the right area of the game area 8a in order to generate an event (lottery opportunity) of winning the right big prize opening. Therefore, it is necessary to change the area of the game area 8a in which the game ball flows down based on whether the open big winning opening is the left big winning opening or the right big winning opening.

  Here, the easiness of winning (winning) at the time of opening operation according to the installation positions of the left variable winning device 30 and the right variable winning device 31 will be described. When the game ball is caused to flow down the left area of the game area 8a, the game ball may flow in a direction different from the installation position of the left variable winning device 30 while flowing down, so that all of the game balls are released. The left variable winning device 30 (left major winning opening) does not enter (win), and for example, only about half of the launched game balls enter (win). On the other hand, when the game ball is caused to flow down the left region of the game area 8a, there is almost no possibility that the game ball will flow in a direction different from the installation position of the right variable winning device 31 while flowing down. The player enters (wins) the right variable winning device 31 (right large winning opening) that is almost completely open. Therefore, when the left variable winning device 30 is operated, it is necessary to increase the number of game balls to be consumed until a predetermined number of game balls are won during the opening operation, and also to increase the game time. On the other hand, when the left variable winning device 30 is activated, the number of game balls consumed is reduced until the specified number of game balls are won during the opening operation, and the specified number of game balls can be won in a short time. it can. Therefore, it is preferable for the player that the operation of the right variable winning device 31 can hold many game balls and can improve the game speed.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8 a, and game balls that have not won a prize are finally collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 8. In addition, game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 22, variable starting winning apparatus 28 (lower starting winning opening 28a), left variable winning apparatus 30 (left large winning opening), and right variable winning apparatus 31 (right large winning opening). In addition, all the game balls that have been driven into the game area 8 a are collected to the back side of the game board 8. The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply path of an island facility (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the game board 8 (lower right position in the window 4a). That is, the game board 8 is provided with a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, for example, at the lower right position in the window 4a, as well as a first special symbol display device 34 and a second special symbol display device 35. A first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, a second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a, and a game state display device 38 are provided.

  Among these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, turns on two lamps (LEDs) alternately to display the normal symbols variably, and stops and displays the normal symbols when the lamps are turned on or off. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers depending on, for example, a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs). For example, in a display mode in which both lamps are extinguished, a memory number of 0 is displayed, in a display mode in which one lamp is lit, a memory number of 1 is displayed, and in a display mode in which the same one lamp is blinked. In the display mode in which two stored numbers are displayed, and in addition to blinking one lamp, the other lamp is lit, three stored numbers are displayed, and in the display mode in which the two lamps are flashed together, the stored number is four. For example, the individual is displayed. Here, although two lamps (LEDs) are used here, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a may be configured using four lamps (LEDs). In this case, the number of working memories can be displayed by the number of lamps to be lit.

  The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a changes to the display mode after being incremented one by one in the sense of memorizing the occurrence of an operation lottery trigger each time a game ball passes through the start gate 20. Then, every time a change of the normal symbol is started with the passage (up to 4) as a trigger, the display mode is changed by one by one. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the game ball passes through the start gate 20 in a state where the normal symbol can already start to change (during stop display). The display mode does not change. That is, the memorized number (maximum 4) represented by the display mode of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a represents the number of passages at which the variation of the normal symbol has not started yet.

  Further, the special symbol display device 34 can display the variation state and the stopped state of the special symbol by, for example, a 7-segment LED (with dots) (symbol display means). Since one special symbol is used in this embodiment, it is sufficient to provide one 7-segment LED as the special symbol display device 34. However, as shown in FIG. By mounting, the same hardware configuration (integrated display substrate 89) can be applied to other models using two special symbols. In the present embodiment, the working memory lamp and the working memory number display device corresponding to the special symbol are not provided. One special symbol may be displayed by two 7-segment LEDs. In addition, the special symbol display device 34 may have a form in which a plurality of dot LEDs are arranged geometrically (for example, in a circular shape).

  The game state display device 38 includes five LEDs corresponding to, for example, jackpot type display lamps 38a and 38b, a probability variation state display lamp 38c, a short time state display lamp 38d, and a right-handed display lamp 38e. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol described above. The operation memory lamp 35a and the game status display device 38 are attached to the game board 8 in a state where they are mounted on one integrated display board 89.

[Other configuration of the game board: see FIG. 3]
The effect unit 40 has an upper edge portion 40a that functions as a guide member that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and includes various decorative parts 40b, 40c, 40k, and 40m inside. The decorative parts 40b, 40c, 40k, and 40m enhance the decorativeness of the game board 8 by their three-dimensional modeling, and perform a dramatic operation by emitting transmitted light using, for example, a built-in light emitter (LED or the like). be able to. In addition, a liquid crystal display 42 (image display) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and various effect images including an effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol are displayed on the liquid crystal display 42. As described above, the game board 8 impresses the player with the characteristics of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface (design of a cell plate (not shown)) and the decoration of the effect unit 40.

  A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened obliquely upward to the left in the game area 8a. When a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the ball guide path 40d, it passes through the inside and rolls. Released onto the stage 40e. The rolling stage 40e is formed, for example, in two upper and lower stages, of which the upper stage is located at the back as viewed from the player and the lower stage is located at the front as viewed from the player. In both the upper and lower stages, the upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface. Here, the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. The game ball that rolls on the rolling stage 40e eventually flows down from the lower stage into the lower game area 8a.

  An inflow passage 40g is formed at a substantially central position of the rolling stage 40e, and game balls can randomly flow into the inflow passage 40g from the upper rolling stage 40e. The inflow passage 40g is formed by extending the lower edge portion of the effect unit 40 downward and then bent in an L shape toward the front side, and a ball discharge port 40h is formed at the end thereof. The ball discharge opening 40h is open toward the front surface, and the opening position thereof is located immediately above the upper start winning opening 26. For this reason, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow passage 40g from above the rolling stage 40e is discharged from the ball discharge port 40h and easily passes through the upper start winning port 26 just below it (however, it does not always pass). Absent.).

  In addition, the effect unit 40 is accompanied by a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) not shown, together with a movable body 40f (for example, a heart-shaped ornament) for effect. The effect movable body 40f can execute an effect accompanied by an operation of a tangible object in addition to an effect using an image by the liquid crystal display 42 and an effect by a light emitter. Due to such an effect using the movable body 40f, an appealing power different from the effect using a two-dimensional image can be exhibited.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 that serves as the center of the control operation. The main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 as a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74 and a RAM (RWM) together with a CPU core and registers (not shown). ) This is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as 76 are integrated. The main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for the big symbol determination of the special symbol lottery or the normal symbol lottery, and the random number generated here is generated. Is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. In addition, the main controller 70 is equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc., and these are circuited together with the main control CPU 72. It is mounted on the board. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

  The start gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting the passage of a game ball. The game board 8 includes an upper start winning port switch 80, a lower start winning port switch 82, a left start winning port switch 82 corresponding to the upper start winning port 26, the variable start winning device 28, the left variable winning device 30 and the right variable winning device 31, respectively. A big prize opening count switch 84 and a right big prize opening count switch 85 are provided. Each start winning port switch 80, 82 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the upper start winning port 26 and the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port 28a). Further, the left big prize opening count switch 84 is for detecting the number of game balls won in the left variable prize winning device 30 (left big prize opening) and counting the number thereof. The count switch 85 is for detecting the winning of the game ball to the right variable winning device 31 (right big winning opening) as described above and counting the number. Similarly, the game board 8 is equipped with a winning port switch 86 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning port 22.

  In any case, the winning detection signals of these switches 78 to 86 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). Due to the configuration of the game board 8, in this embodiment, the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the left big winning port count switch 84, the right big winning port count switch 85 and the winning port switch 86 pass through the panel relay terminal board 87. The panel relay terminal board 87 is provided with wiring patterns, connection terminals, and the like for relaying each winning detection signal.

  The above-mentioned normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, first special symbol display device 34, second special symbol display device 35, first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a and game The state display device 38 is controlled in display operation based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, 35, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 35a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. The display devices 33, 34, 35, and 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, and 35a are installed on the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display board 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the substrate 89 via the panel relay terminal board 87.

  Further, the game board 8 includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 88, a left big prize opening solenoid 90a and a right big prize opening solenoid 90b corresponding to the variable start winning device 28, the left variable winning device 30 and the right variable winning device 31, respectively. Is provided. These solenoids 88, 90a, 90b are operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to open / close (activate) the variable start winning device 28, the left variable winning device 30, and the right variable winning device 31, respectively. The solenoids 88, 90a, 90b also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal plate 87.

  Although not specifically illustrated, the game board 8 is also provided with a magnetic sensor and a vibration sensor. Among these sensors, the magnetic sensor detects the magnetic flux flying to the game board 8 at the installation position, and the density ( A detection signal corresponding to the magnetic intensity is output. The vibration sensor detects an acceleration (vibration) applied to the game board 8 at the installation position, and outputs a detection signal corresponding to the magnitude. The detection signals of these magnetic sensors and vibration sensors are input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72) through the panel relay terminal board 87, for example.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the integrated door unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the inner frame assembly 7. When the integrated door unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and when the inner frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame unit 2. The contact point signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the integrated door unit 4 and the inner frame assembly 7 from these contact signals. When the main control CPU 72 detects the open state of the integrated door unit 4 or the inner frame assembly 7, the main control CPU 72 generates a door open information signal as the external information signal.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is provided. The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98 is integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 based on the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls. The main control CPU 72 generates a prize ball information signal as the external information signal together with the prize ball instruction command.

  In a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, a payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (for example, a stepping motor). The payout device substrate 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. Yes. The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94), and pays out the designated number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let it come out. The paid-out game balls are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, a payout path ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at an upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The dispensing device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the dispensing control device 92 (dispensing control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a full switch 161, for example, inside the lower plate 6c (the position of the bowl as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1). The prize balls (game balls) that are actually paid out are discharged to the upper plate 6b through the flow path unit 173. When the upper plate 6b is full of game balls, As described above, it flows into the lower plate 6c. When the lower tray 6c is filled with game balls, the full tank switch 161 is turned ON, and a full tank detection signal is input to the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94). In response to this, even if the payout control CPU 94 receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, it temporarily suspends further prize ball operations, and stores the unpaid prize ball remaining number in the RAM 98. Note that the RAM 98 can be backed up even when the power is cut off, so that even if a power failure (including momentary power failure) occurs during the game, the information on the number of remaining unsold prize balls will not be lost. .

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the firing control board 108. In addition, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, the launch solenoid 110, and the ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending out the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Moreover, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs the operation of firing game balls one by one continuously (intermittently) toward the game area 8 as described above. The game ball is emitted at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the handle unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. The touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the handle unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) in accordance with the player's operation.

  The above receiving tray unit 6 is provided with a launch relay terminal plate 118, and each signal from the launch lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the launch stop switch 116 is sent via the launch relay terminal plate 118. Sent to. The drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the launch relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal (which may be an encoded digital signal) is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the operation amount, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. Thereby, the strength of launching a game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount of the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. . In addition to this, the launch relay terminal plate 118 is connected with a lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, and when the above-mentioned CR unit is not connected to this lending device connection terminal plate 120 such as a game ball, the launch is similarly performed. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  The tray unit 6 includes a frequency display board 122 and a rental / return switch board 123. Of these, the frequency display board 122 is provided with the display of the frequency display unit (7-segment LED for 3 digits). The lending / return switch board 123 has switch modules connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12, respectively. When the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is lended and It is transmitted from the return switch board 123 to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connecting terminal board 120. Further, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is transmitted from the CR unit to the frequency display board 122 via the game ball lending device connection terminal board 120. A display circuit (not shown) on the frequency display board 122 drives the display unit based on the frequency signal, and displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium as a numerical value. If no valuable medium is inserted in the CR unit or the remaining frequency of the inserted valuable medium becomes zero, the display circuit of the frequency display board 122 drives the display device to display a demonstration (of the valuable medium). (Display for prompting input) can also be performed.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The effect control CPU 126 can be of a type that is faster (high clock frequency) than the main control CPU 72 and has a wide data bus width (for example, 64 bits). The production control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp driving circuit 132 and an acoustic driving circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 performs production control based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, gives a command to the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134, and various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the board surface. Processing is performed to cause the lamp 53 to emit light or to actually output sound effects, voices, or the like from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  The lamp driving circuit 132 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 132 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operation such as light emission and flashing. In addition to the glass frame top lamp 46 and the glass frame decoration lamps 48, 50, 52, the various lamps include a decoration / production board lamp 53 installed in the game board 8. The panel lamp 53 corresponds to an LED incorporated in the above-described effect unit, or an LED incorporated in the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 30, or the like.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is, for example, a sound generator that includes a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the upper speaker 54 and the lower speaker 56 to perform acoustic output.

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame lighting board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the integrated door unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134 pass through the glass frame lighting board 136 and various lamps 46. , 48, 50, 52 and speakers 54, 55, 56. Further, the cross key button 44 and the effect switching button 45 are connected to the glass frame electric decoration board 136. When the player pushes or rotates the cross key button 44 or the effect switching button 45, the contact signal (At the time of pushing operation) or a rotation angle signal (at the time of rotation operation) is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame lighting board 136.

  In addition, a panel board 138 is installed in the game board 8, and a movable body solenoid 57 is connected to the panel board 138 in addition to the panel lamp 53. The movable body solenoid 57 drives the movable body 40f, for example, via a link mechanism (not shown). A drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamp 53 and the movable body solenoid 57 via the panel illumination board 138, respectively.

  The liquid crystal display 42 is installed on the back side of the game board 8 and the display screen through the substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board 8 is visible. Further, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the inverter board 158 generates an AC power source that is applied to a backlight (for example, a cold cathode tube) of the liquid crystal display 42. When an LED array is used for the backlight, an LED drive board (not shown) can be installed instead of the inverter board 158. Furthermore, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 is controlled by the effect display control device 144. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146 that is a general-purpose central processing unit and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Among these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 is integrated with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The production control includes production control using the various lamps 46 to 53, the speakers 54, 55, and 56, and the movable body 40f as described above, and the production by the image display using the liquid crystal display 42. Control is included. The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives the information transmits a specific effect image based on the basic information. Control the display.

  The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data in the frame buffer for each frame (still image per unit time) on the VRAM 156, and each pixel (for example, 24-bit color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 42 based on the buffered image data. ) Individually.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 is provided on the back side of the inner frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit. When external power (for example, AC 24V) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V) can be generated therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Furthermore, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device. Further, as described above, the power supply control unit 162 is grounded (grounded) to the island facility through the ground wire 166.

  The external terminal plate 160 is connected to the payout control device 92, and various external information signals generated by the main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) pass through the payout control device 92 to the external terminal plate 160. Is output to the outside. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) can output an external information signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the external terminal board 160. The signals output from the external terminal board 160 are collected by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) in a game hall. Here, the configuration via the payout control device 92 is taken as an example, but a configuration in which an external information signal is directly output from the main control device 70 to the external terminal board 160 may be used.

  The above is a configuration example relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1. Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the gaming state based on the backup information saved at the previous power shutdown (so-called power recovery) or conversely clears the backup information, thereby adjusting the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 Process. The reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjusting the initial state.

  6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a standby process at reset. This process is for securing a certain standby time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and checking the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. If the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. As a result, for example, the system can be protected when a main power switch (not shown) is turned on and off repeatedly within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

  Step S105: Also, the main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of a mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), step S107 is executed next.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (a user work area including a use-prohibited area and a stack area) except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, “0000H”).
Step S110: The main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power interruption.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 instructs the effect control device 124 to return a command (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a special figure destination determination effect command, an effect command when the working memory number is increased, and the action memory number. (Decrease effect command, count counter remaining command, special game state designation command, etc.). In response to this, the effect control device 124 performs the effect state (for example, the internal probability state, the effect symbol display mode, the operation memory count effect display mode, the sound output content, and the various lamps being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown. Light emission state, etc.) can be restored.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state (for example, the display state of special symbols, the internal probability state, The operation memory contents, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. The main control CPU 72 restores the backed up PC register value.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Step S114: The main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of prize balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing, and performs initial setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 7 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs bit check on the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power-off (decrease in drive voltage). When the power is cut off, the main control CPU 72 clears the output port buffer corresponding to the normal electric accessory solenoid 88, the left big prize opening solenoid 90a, the right big prize opening solenoid 90b, etc., and determines the backup validity in the work area of the RAM 76. The entire contents excluding the flag and the sum check buffer are backed up, and the sum result value is stored in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops (NOP) the process. On the other hand, if the power shutoff does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In this embodiment, various random numbers (for example, hit determination random numbers corresponding to ordinary symbols, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) other than jackpot determination random numbers (hardware random numbers) are generated on the program. ing. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 9). In this process, the initial value of the loop counter (all The random number of may not be the target). The initial value updating random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt management process (step S202 in FIG. 9). ) To prevent the above). As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a hardware random number generated by the random number generator 75, and its update cycle is faster (eg, several μs) than the timer interrupt cycle (eg, several ms). Therefore, it is not necessary to update the initial value of the jackpot determination random number.

  Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated by this processing are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 9). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Power failure check processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart specifically illustrating a procedure example of the power-off occurrence check process.
Step S130: First, the main control CPU 72 sets a condition for checking the occurrence of power interruption. This check condition can be set as an on-counter value for confirming that the main power-off detection signal is continuously output, for example.

  Step S132: Next, the main control CPU 72 reads the main power-off detection switch input port and confirms whether or not the main power-off detection signal is output (checks a specific bit). Although not particularly illustrated, the main power-off detection switch is mounted on the main controller 70, for example, and this main power-off detection switch monitors the drive voltage supplied from the power control unit 162, and the voltage level is monitored. When the voltage falls below the reference voltage, the main power-off detection signal is output. Note that the main power-off detection switch may be built in the power control unit 162. When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the main power-off detection signal is not output at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 exits this process and returns to the reset start process. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the main power-off detection signal is output (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S134.

  Step S134: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the above check conditions are satisfied. Specifically, for example, 1 is subtracted from the on-counter value set in the previous step S130, and it is confirmed whether or not the result is 0. If the on-counter value is not yet 0 at this time (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S132 and reconfirms the main power-off detection switch input port. When the check condition is satisfied by repeating the loop from step S134 to step S132 (step S134: Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S136.

  Step S136: The main control CPU 72 responds to the test signal terminal and the command control signal in addition to the output ports corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the left big prize opening solenoid 90a, and the right big prize opening solenoid 90b as described above. Clear the output port buffer.

Step S138, Step S140: Next, the main control CPU 72 adds the entire contents excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76 in units of 1 byte, and repeats until the addition is completed for all areas. .
Step S142: When the calculation of the sum is completed for all the areas (Step S140: Yes), the main control CPU 72 stores the sum result value in the sum check buffer.

Step S144: Next, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value in the backup validity determination flag area as described above.
Step S146: The main control CPU 72 stores “01H” indicating access prohibition in the protect value of the RAM 76, and prohibits access to the work area (including the use prohibition area and the stack area) of the RAM 76.
Step S148: Then, the main control CPU 72 enters a standby loop and stops all other processes in preparation for shutting off the main power supply. After the main power is cut off, the backup power is supplied from a backup power circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit including a capacitive element mounted on the main controller 70), so the stored contents of the RAM 76 are lost even after the main power is turned off. Held without. The backup power supply circuit may be incorporated in the power supply control unit 162, for example.

  Through the above processing, all the information stored in the work area of the RAM 76 to be backed up (sum added) is retained in the RAM 76 even after the main power is turned off. The stored memory is restored as backup information when the power is turned off after confirming that the checksum is normal in the previous reset start process (FIG. 6).

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several ms) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value can be written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. The various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, normal symbol random numbers determined, and the like.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input / output (I / O) port 79. Specifically, from the passage detection signal from the gate switch 78, the upper start winning port switch 80, the lower starting winning port switch 82, the left large winning port count switch 84, the right large winning port count switch 85, and the winning port switch 86. The winning detection signal input state (ON / OFF) is read.

  Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, the determination of an event occurring during the game is made based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the upper start winning opening switch 80, and the lower starting winning opening switch 82. Depending on the event that occurred, further processing is executed. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 or the lower starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 performs internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, respectively. It is determined that an event that triggers the event (lottery opportunity) has occurred. When the passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as a lottery trigger corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. The processing executed when a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning port switch 80 or the lower starting winning port switch 82 will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S205, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol game process and a normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Of these, in the special symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU 72 controls the execution of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol described above, or the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 34. 2 Controls the variable display and stop display by the special symbol display device 35, and controls the operation of the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 according to the display result and the number of operating memory numbers related to the first special symbol. To do. Details of the special symbol game process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In the normal symbol game process (step S206), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and controls the operation of the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. To do. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores a random number (ordinary random number per symbol) acquired in response to the passage of the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event processing (step S204). The random number value is read out from the memory, and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after stopping the normal symbol in a predetermined hit state, the main control CPU 72 switches the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 on. Excitingly activates the variable start winning device 28 (movable piece actuating means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs a normal symbol stop display in a manner of deviation after the variable display.

  Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 82, 84, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction command for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of prize balls is issued. Output.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above-mentioned external information signals (for example, prize ball information, door opening information, symbol determination number information, jackpot information, start port information, etc.) to the hall computer of the game hall through the external terminal board 160. Store in port output request buffer.

  In the present embodiment, among various external information signals, for example, “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” are output to the outside as jackpot information, so that an external electronic device (data display device) connected to the pachinko machine 1 is output. Can provide various jackpot information (external information signal output means). In other words, the jackpot information is divided into a plurality of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” and output, so that the type of jackpot (winning type) from these combinations can be tabulated and managed by a hall computer (not shown) or internal Recognize changes in the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) or shortened state of symbol variation time, or generate a small hit (a hit where the condition device does not work) that is not classified as a “big hit” even if it is not winning Can be aggregated and managed. Based on the jackpot information, for example, a data display device (not shown) counts and displays the number of jackpot occurrences within the past several business days for each pachinko machine 1, and recognizes whether or not each jackpot is currently jackpot. Or for each table, it can be recognized whether or not the current symbol variation time is in a shortened state. In this external information processing, the main control CPU 72 controls each output state (set of ON or OFF) of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5” in detail.

  Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation). These are stored in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 35, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol. The lighting state of the operation memory lamp 35a, the game state display device 38, etc. is controlled. Specifically, the drive signal stored in the port output request buffer is output to the port in the previous special symbol game process (step S205) or the normal symbol game process (step S206). The drive signal is stored in the port output request buffer as byte data to be applied to each LED. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode of performing symbol variation display, stop display, working memory number display, game state display, etc.).

  Step S211: The main control CPU 72 executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the external information signal (byte data) stored in the port output request buffer in the previous external information processing (step S208). The main control CPU 72 also outputs a port by combining each drive signal, test signal, etc. of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88, the left large winning port solenoid 90a and the right large winning port solenoid 90b stored in the port output request buffer.

  Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for presentation control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the presentation control device 124 in the command buffer. Output port.

  Step S213: The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer stored by the current CTC interrupt.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing (game control program module) of steps S205 to S212 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processings are executed by being incorporated in the main loop of the CPU. There is also a programming example.

  Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

  Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 9). Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol (the first event is generated). When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes the first special symbol memory update process. Specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S14.

  Step S14: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input (second event occurs) from the lower start winning port switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S16 and executes the second special symbol memory update process. Here again, the details of the specific processing will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no input of a winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S18.

  Step S18: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the left major winning port count switch 84 corresponding to the left major winning port or the right major winning port count switch 85 corresponding to the right major winning port. Check. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes a large winning mouth count process. In the big winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 every round during the big hit game. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S22.

  Here, the time for which the left variable winning device 30 is in the open state and the time from when the left variable winning device 30 is changed to the closed state until the elapse of a certain amount of time (the time taking the ball bit into consideration) elapses are shown. The prize winning detection signal confirmed during the validity period is a normal signal, and the big prize opening counting process is executed. On the other hand, the winning detection signal confirmed when it is not the valid time of the left big winning mouth count switch 84 is an error signal (for example, invalidating the winning detection signal and indicating to the outside that the cheating is being performed) Notification process). Similarly, the right big prize opening count switch 85 indicates the time during which the right variable winning device 31 is in the open state and the time until a certain amount of time (time taking ball biting into consideration) elapses after changing to the closed state. The prize winning detection signal confirmed during the validity period is a normal signal, and the big prize opening counting process is executed. On the other hand, the winning detection signal confirmed when it is not the valid time of the right big winning mouth count switch 85 is an invalid signal and the same error processing as described above is executed.

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S24 and executes the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current number of normal symbol working memories is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, obtains a random number per normal symbol To do. Further, the main control CPU 72 increments the normal symbol operating memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the acquired random value per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 9).

[First special symbol memory update process]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the first special symbol memory update process (step S12 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the first special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter to check whether or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, 4). The working memory number counter represents the number (the number of sets) of big hit determination random numbers and big hit symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. That is, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into four sections (for example, 2 bytes each) for each symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol), and each section contains a big hit decision random number and a big hit symbol random number. Each can be stored as a set. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the first special symbol has reached the maximum value (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event processing (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

  Step S31: The main control CPU 72 adds one first special symbol working memory number. The first special symbol operation memory number counter is stored, for example, in the operation memory number area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the counter value added here, the lighting state of the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9).

  Step S32: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (acquisition of first lottery element, lottery element acquisition means). The random value is acquired by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. In the case where the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

  Step S34: Also, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires the first half variation pattern determination random number and the second half variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as random number values related to the variation condition of the first special symbol (lottery element storage). Means, acquisition of variation pattern determinants). Similarly, these random number values are acquired by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. When the main control CPU 72 acquires the first half variation pattern determination random number and the second half variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves them in the transfer destination address.

  Step S35: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot decision random number, jackpot symbol random number, first half variation pattern decision random number and latter half variation pattern decision random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and these random numbers are stored in the region. Are stored as a set in the empty section (lottery element storage means). The order (for example, first to fourth) is set in the plurality of sections. If all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the random numbers are stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, the random numbers are stored in order from the second section. Note that the random number storage area is read out in a FIFO (First In First Out) format.

  Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management state (internal state) is in operation of the time reduction function or whether it is a big hit. If the time reduction function is not in operation other than the big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S37 and S38. If the time reduction function is in operation or is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S37 and S38 and proceeds to step S38a. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the pre-reading effect is not performed during the big hit. Also, except during the big hit, when both the working memory of the first special symbol and the working memory of the second special symbol remain, the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized over the first special symbol (the second special symbol of the second special symbol) This is because the variable start winning device 28 is operated at a high frequency particularly during the operation of the time shortening function. In addition, while the time shortening function is activated, the special symbol variation time is shortened, and the normal symbol winning probability is high (for example, low probability is about 25/251 → about 249/251), and In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, about 10 seconds when not in operation → about 1 second) and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, about 0.3 seconds when not in operation → 2 .5 seconds), and the number of times of release increases (for example, increases from 1 to 2 when not in operation), so that the game ball can be fired for a long time (all memory of normal symbols is interrupted and variable) As long as the change of the second special symbol is prioritized, the operation memory is less likely to be interrupted (so-called electric chew support) unless the start winning device 28 is interrupted for a period of time until the operation is stopped. However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be determined (fluctuated) in the order in which the prizes are generated, without providing a priority order. Note that step S36 may be divided into two steps, for example, step S36a for determining “time reduction function in operation” and step S36b for determining “big hit”.

  Step S37: When the current game management state (internal state) is other than the big hit and the time reduction function is not activated (step S36: No), the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the first special symbol. To do. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of fluctuation) based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number of the first special symbol respectively acquired in the previous steps S32 to S34, and thereby the production contents This is for determination (so-called “look ahead”). The specific processing contents will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S38: After returning from the at-acquisition effect determination process, the main control CPU 72 next sets the upper bytes (for example, “B8H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command for the first special symbol. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the first special symbol”. Since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous acquisition effect determination process (step S37), the upper byte is combined with the lower byte, for example. Will be generated.

  Step S38a: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories regarding the first special symbol. Specifically, for the preceding value (for example, “BBH”) of the upper byte representing the type of command, a 1-word length in which the increased number of working memories (for example, “01H” to “04H”) is added to the lower byte. A production command is generated. At this time, for the lower byte, the second place is set to “0” by default to indicate that the value is “result (change information) due to increase in number of working memories”. That is, if the lower byte is “01H”, it indicates that the current working memory number has become “01H” as a result of increasing by one from the previous working memory number “00H”. Similarly, if the lower byte is “02H” to “04H”, it is increased by one from the previous working memory numbers “01H” to “03H”, so that the current working memory number is “02H” to “02H”. 04H ". The preceding value “BBH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the first special symbol.

  Step S39: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the first special symbol. This process is for transmitting the special figure destination determination effect command generated in the previous step S38, the effect command for increasing the number of working memories generated in step S38a, and the start opening winning tone control command to the effect control device 124. (Memory number notification means).

  When the above procedure is completed or the first special symbol operation memory number has reached 4 (step S30: No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10).

[Second special symbol memory update process]
Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the second special symbol memory update process (step S16 in FIG. 10). Hereinafter, the procedure of the second special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S40: The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter to check whether or not the working memory number is less than the maximum value. Similarly to the above, the second special symbol actuated memory number counter represents the number (number of sets) of jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. At this time, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter reaches the maximum value (for example, 4) (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter is still less than the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S41 and thereafter.

  Step S41: The main control CPU 72 increments the second special symbol working memory number by one (increments the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter). Similarly to the previous step S31 (FIG. 11), the lighting state of the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) based on the counter value added here. Will be.

  Step S42: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77 (acquisition of second lottery element, lottery element acquisition means). The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S32 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S43: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S33 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S44: Also, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires the first half variation pattern determination random number and the second half variation pattern determination random number regarding the variation condition of the second special symbol from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 (lottery element storage means, variation pattern Get decision elements). Acquisition of these random values is also performed in the same manner as step S34 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S45: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot decision random number, jackpot symbol random number, first half variation pattern decision random number and latter half variation pattern decision random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and these random numbers are stored in the region. Are stored as a set in the empty section (lottery element storage means). The storage method is the same as step S35 (FIG. 11) described above.

  Step S45a: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game management state (internal state) is a big hit. If it is not a big hit (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the following steps S46 and S47. Conversely, if it is a big hit (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips steps S46 and S47 and proceeds to step S48. The reason why this determination is made in the present embodiment is that the pre-reading effect is not performed during the big hit.

  Step S46: When it is other than big hit (step S45a: No), next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect determination process at the time of acquisition for the second special symbol. This process determines the result of the internal lottery in advance (before the start of the change) based on the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol random number of the second special symbol obtained in the previous steps S42 to S44, respectively, It is for judging. Here, it is only determined whether or not the big hit is in the previous step S45a, and the operating state of the variable time reduction function is not determined in the first embodiment in the game other than the big hit as described above. In order to change the second special symbol over the special symbol, the result of the internal lottery is determined in advance for the second special symbol regardless of the operating state of the variable time shortening function except during the big hit. This is because it can be used for prefetching. The specific processing contents will be described later.

  Step S47: After returning from the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, the main control CPU 72 sets the upper byte (for example, “B9H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command. This high-order byte data describes that the command type is “for special figure destination determination effect relating to the second special symbol”. Similarly, since the lower byte of the special figure destination determination effect command is set in the previous effect determination processing at the time of acquisition (step S46), for example, one word is synthesized by combining the upper byte with the lower byte. A long command will be generated.

  Step S48: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for increasing the number of working memories with respect to the second special symbol. Here, a one-word-length production command in which the increased number of working memories (for example, “01H” to “04H”) is added to the lower byte with respect to the preceding value (for example, “BCH”) representing the command type. Is generated. Similarly, for the second special symbol, the second place of the lower byte is set to “0” by default to indicate that the value is “a result of an increase in the number of working memories (change information)”. it can. The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is an operating memory number command for the second special symbol.

  Step S49: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process for the second special symbol. As a result, preparation for transmitting a special figure destination determination effect command, an effect command when increasing the number of operating memories, a start opening winning sound control command, and the like regarding the second special symbol to the effect control device 124 is performed (memory number notifying means). . When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 10).

[Acquisition process during acquisition]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of the effect determination process at the time of acquisition. The main control CPU 72 executes this acquisition effect determination process in the first special symbol memory update process and the second special symbol memory update process (step S37 in FIG. 11 and step S46 in FIG. 12) (predetermined determination). means). As described above, this process is executed for each of the first special symbol (when winning the upper start winning opening 26) and the second special symbol (when winning the variable start winning device 28). Therefore, the following description may correspond to a process related to the first special symbol and a process related to the second special symbol. Hereinafter, the contents of the processing will be described along each procedure.

  Step S50: The main control CPU 72 sets the lower byte (for example, “00H”) of the special figure destination determination effect command (point determination information). The byte data set here represents the standard value of the command (at the time of loss).

  Step S52: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot determination random number as the first determination random value. The random numbers to be loaded here are those stored in the RAM 76 in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). .

  Step S54: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (here, the lower limit value or less). Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a comparison value (lower limit value) in the A register, and subtracts the loaded random number value from this comparison value. The comparison value (lower limit value) is defined in advance according to the winning probability of the internal lottery in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is 0 or a positive value from the value of the flag register, for example. As a result, if the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S80.

  Step S80: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern information preliminary determination process at the time of deviation (variation pattern preliminary determination means, destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates the variation pattern destination determination command described above for the variation time at the time of disconnection. The variation pattern destination determination command generated here reflects the variation time (or variation pattern number) and determination information regarding the presence or absence of reach variation. In the case of reach variation, it is also possible to determine a “reach group (type of reach)” from the reach mode random number and generate a variation pattern destination determination command from the result. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above.

  When the above procedure is executed, the main control CPU 72 ends the acquisition-time effect determination process, and returns to the caller's first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 12). On the other hand, if it is determined in the previous step S54 that the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but within the range (step S54: No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S56.

  Step S56: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set when there is a winning value among the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, although the fluctuation has not yet started. Specifically, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, if the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to “probability variation”, for example, the probability state schedule flag “A0H” is set. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a high probability state is to be set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the jackpot determined random number acquired after the jackpot determined random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, and the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to "non-probable (normal) symbol", the probability state For example, “01H” is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a normal (low) probability state is set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the big hit determination random number acquired after this big hit determination random number. If the winning value does not exist in the big hit determination random numbers stored so far, the flag value is reset (00H). The value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example. Here, an example is given in which the advance hit determination is strictly performed using the “probability state schedule flag”. However, when the advance hit determination is simply performed based on the current probability state, step S56 and the subsequent steps are performed. Step S58, step S60, step S62, step S76, etc. may be omitted.

  If the probability state schedule flag has not yet been set (step S56: No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S66.

  Step S66: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the comparison value for the next low probability (normal time) in the A register. The comparative value for low probability is also defined in advance according to the winning probability at the low probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  Step S68: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the “current probability state flag”. This probability state flag indicates whether or not the current internal state has a high probability (probably changing), and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the current probability state is a high probability (probably changing), the value “01H” is set as the state flag, and if the current probability state is low (normally), the value of the state flag is reset (“00H”). ").

  Step S70: Then, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded current special symbol probability state flag does not represent a high probability (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high probability (No). Next, step S64 is executed.

  Step S64: The main control CPU 72 sets a comparative value for high probability. As a result, the low-probability comparison value set in the previous step S66 is rewritten. The high probability comparison value is defined in advance according to the winning probability at the high probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is not yet set and the current internal state is high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for high probability and the next step S72 is performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S70 that the current probability state flag does not represent a high probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips step S64 and executes the next step S72.

  Step S72: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is outside the range of the winning value. That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the jackpot determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Similarly, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is a negative value (<0) from the value of the flag register, and if the result is that the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes). The main control CPU 72 executes the above-described deviation pattern information prior determination process (step S80). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but is within the range (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S74.

  Step S74: The main control CPU 72 executes a jackpot symbol type determination process. This process is for determining the big hit type (winning type) at that time based on the big hit symbol random number paired with the big hit decision random number. For example, the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot symbol random number for each symbol stored in the first special symbol memory update process (step S35 in FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (step S45 in FIG. 12). Then, the calculation using the comparison value is executed in the same manner as in step S54 described above, and it is determined from the result whether the jackpot type corresponds to “non-probable variation (normal) symbol” or “probability variation symbol”. The main control CPU 72 stores the determination result at this time as a special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

  Step S76: The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents “non-probable change (normal) symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “01H” in the probability state schedule flag. On the other hand, when the special symbol destination determination value represents “probability variation symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “A0H” in the probability state schedule flag. As a result, in the subsequent processing, it is determined that “flag set has been completed” in step S56.

  Step S78: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 as the lower byte of the special symbol destination determination effect command. As the special symbol destination determination value, for example, “01H” is set when it corresponds to “non-probable (normal) symbol”, and “A0H” is set when it corresponds to “probable variation”. In any case, by setting the lower byte data here, the standard lower byte data “00H” set in the previous step S50 is rewritten.

  Step S79: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes big hit hour fluctuation pattern information preliminary determination processing (fluctuation pattern preliminary determination means, destination determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates the above-described variation pattern destination determination command for the variation time at the big hit. In the variation pattern destination determination command generated here, for example, prior determination information related to the reach variation time (or variation pattern number) at the time of big hit is reflected. Further, the variation pattern destination determination command generated here is set in the transmission buffer in the effect command output setting process (steps S39 and S49) as described above.

  The above is the procedure before the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set (before the internal first hit). On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed. However, when the previous hit determination is performed only with the current probability state as described above, it is not necessary to execute the following step S56, step S58, step S60, step S62, and step S76.

  Step S56: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that a value has already been set in the probability state schedule flag (Yes), it next executes step S58.

  Step S58: The main control CPU 72 first sets a low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register.

  Step S60: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads a “probability state schedule flag”. The probability state schedule flag is for setting a probability state in a subsequent determination based on the immediately preceding determination result as described above, and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. . If the probability state based on the immediately preceding destination determination result is scheduled to shift to a high probability (probability change), “A0H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag as described above. If the probability state based on is scheduled to return to a low probability (normal), “01H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag.

  Step S62: Then, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the loaded probability state schedule flag does not represent a high-probability schedule (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high-probability schedule (No Then, step S64 is executed to set a comparative value for high probability.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is already set and the value is a high probability, the next step S72 and subsequent steps after rewriting the comparison value for the high probability. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent a schedule with a high probability but a schedule with a normal (low) probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 performs a step. S64 is skipped and the subsequent step S72 and subsequent steps are executed. Thus, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make a prior jackpot determination in consideration of subsequent changes in internal state (normal probability state → high probability state, high probability state → normal probability state) based on the previous determination result. .

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the first special symbol memory update process (FIG. 11) or the second special symbol memory update process (FIG. 12).

[Special design game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 9) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special symbol game process. The special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), a special symbol stop display process (step S4000), and a variable winning device management process. This is a configuration including a subroutine (program module) group of (Step S5000). First, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the special symbol game process as the return destination address in the stack pointer.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbol (both the first special symbol and the second special symbol) has not yet started the variable display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the start condition (first start condition, second The main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination assuming that the start condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is in progress. If the process has been completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed by referring to the flag one by one. However, in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control is performed. There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation to prepare conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbol. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S3000: In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED. However, the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby a special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Step S5000: The variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode (a mode other than non-winning) in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “15 rounds big hit” or “2 rounds big hit”, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to a big hit gaming state (a special gaming state advantageous to the player) occurs. To do. During the big hit game, the jump destination is set in the variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the special symbol variation display is not performed. In the variable winning device management process, either the left large winning opening solenoid 90a or the right large winning opening solenoid 90b is set for a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds or until nine winnings are counted), For example, the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the special electric accessory). During this time, the player is given an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls by concentrating on the left variable prize-winning device 30 or the right variable prize-winning device 31 in a concentrated manner. Game execution means). Note that the opening / closing operation of the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 at the time of a big hit is referred to as “round”, and if the total number of continuous operations is 15 times, these are collectively referred to as “15 rounds”. Sometimes. In the present embodiment, not only “15 round jackpot” and “2 round jackpot” but also a plurality of types of 8 round jackpots may be provided as the jackpot type. In addition, for “15 round big hit” and “1 round big hit”, a plurality of winning types (winning symbols) are provided.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets a large winning opening opening pattern (number of rounds, number of opening / closing operations per round, opening time, etc.) in the variable winning device management process, the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable for one round is set. Each time the opening / closing operation of the winning device 31 is finished, the value of the round number counter is incremented by one. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (big player) only for that round.

  When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time reduction state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag, time reduction function operation flag). In the “high probability state”, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery becomes, for example, about ten times higher than usual (specific game state transition means, high probability state transition means, high probability state setting means). In the “time reduction state”, the time reduction function is activated, and the special symbol fluctuation time is a normal length (for example, about 2 to 12 seconds depending on the total stored number; except for the case where the reach fluctuation is performed. ) Is shifted to a state set to a length (for example, about 1.5 seconds) in which the variation time is shortened compared to the non-time shortened state. In addition, while the time reduction function is activated, the special symbol variation time is shortened, and the normal symbol lottery has a high probability (for example, low probability of about 25/251 → about 249/251). The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, about 10 seconds when not in operation → about 1 second) and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, about 0.3 seconds when inactive → 2. Since it is extended to about 5 seconds), and the number of times of opening increases (for example, it increases from 1 to 2 when it is not in operation), the game ball is fired for a long time (all memory of normal symbols is interrupted and variable start) The operation memory of the second special symbol is less likely to be interrupted (so-called electric chew support) as long as it is not interrupted for a period of time that the winning device 28 stops operating). Note that the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” may be transferred to only one of them in terms of control, or may be transferred in accordance with both of them.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, for the above-mentioned “15 round jackpot”, for example, (1) “15 round probability variable jackpot” and (2) “15 round normal (non-probability) jackpot” are provided as a plurality of winning types (this) There may be more). In addition to “15 round big hits”, in this embodiment, for example, (3) “2 rounds probable big hits” and (4) “2 rounds normal big hits” are provided as a plurality of winning types (special winning types) (this) There may be more).

  The winning type corresponds to the type of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of winning. For example, “15 round probability variation jackpot” corresponds to the jackpot of “15 round probability variation symbol”, and “15 round normal jackpot” corresponds to the jackpot of “15 round probability symbol”. Further, “2 round probability variation jackpot” corresponds to the jackpot of “2 round probability variation symbol”, and “2 round normal jackpot” corresponds to the jackpot of “2 round regular symbol bonus”. For this reason, in the following description, “winning type” is appropriately referred to as “winning symbol”.

[15 round normal design]
First, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “15 round normal symbol” mode in the special symbol stop display processing described above, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game execution). means). In this case, the grand prize opening (left big prize mouth or right big prize mouth) is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round. Continue until round 15. For this reason, the “15-round normal symbol” jackpot game gives the player 15 balls (prize balls) for the round. The grand prize opening (the left grand prize opening or the right grand prize opening) is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse if a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) occurs within one round. Is done. In this case, since the “probability changing function” is not activated, the privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is not given to the player. However, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the end of the big hit game, there is a privilege to shift to the “variable time reduction state”. It is given to the player.

[15 round probability variation pattern]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “15-round probability variation symbol” mode in the previous special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state occurs (special game executing means) ). In this case, the grand prize opening (left big prize mouth or right big prize mouth) is opened once each over a sufficiently long time (for example, a maximum opening time of 29.0 seconds) from the first round. Continue until round 15. Each of these “15 round probable symbols” jackpot games will also give the player 15 balls (prize balls) for 15 rounds. In addition, the grand prize opening (left big prize opening or right big prize opening) is closed without waiting for the longest opening time to elapse when a prescribed number of times (for example, 9 times = 9 game balls) occurs within one round. Is done. Then, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the big hit game is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player as a result. Also, in this case, even if the “time reduction function” is inactive in the previous game, by operating the “time reduction function” after the big hit game is finished, the “variable time reduction state” is also achieved. A privilege to be transferred is given to the player.

[2-round probability variable design]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “2 round probability variation” in the previous special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the short-term jackpot gaming state occurs (special Game execution means). However, the 2 round jackpot game ends in an extremely short time compared to the 15 round jackpot game, so go to the big prize opening (for example, the right big prize mouth (or left big prize mouth may be used)) Most of the prizes won't occur. Therefore, the big hit game of “2 round probability variation design” is completed within a short period of time without giving a substantial play (prize ball) to the player. Instead, if the winning type corresponds to “2 round probability variation symbol”, for example, the “probability variation function” is activated after the jackpot game is ended, and as a result, the privilege of shifting to the “high probability state” Granted to a person. Such a “two-round probability variation pattern” gives the player the impression that a “high probability state” suddenly occurs without going through a clear big hit game. Here, an example is given in which the opening time is set to an extremely short time, but even in a 2-round big hit game, for example, multiple (for example, about 9) game balls are won in one round. It is good also as setting sufficient open time which becomes possible. In this case, the player can enjoy the privilege of shifting to the “high probability state” after giving a privilege of paying out a certain amount of prize balls.

  In any case, if the winning symbol falls under either of the above “15-round probability variation symbol” or “2-round probability variation symbol”, the player is given a privilege to shift the internal state to the “high probability state” after the big hit game ends. Is granted. In addition, if the internal lottery is won in the “high probability state” and the winning symbol at that time corresponds to either “15 round probability variation symbol” or “2 round probability variation symbol”, the “high probability state” will be maintained even after the jackpot game ends. Is continued (resumed). On the other hand, if the internal lottery is won in the “high probability state” and the above “15 round normal symbol” is met, the internal state returns to the normal probability state (low probability state) after the big hit game is over. Needless to say, if the internal lottery is won in the normal probability state and it falls under “15 round normal symbol”, the internal state is maintained in the normal probability state even after the big hit game ends.

[2 round normal design]
Alternatively, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the “two-round normal symbol” mode in the special symbol stop display process, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the short-term big hit gaming state occurs (special). Game execution means). However, the 2 round jackpot game ends in an extremely short time compared to the 15 round jackpot game, so go to the big prize opening (for example, the right big prize mouth (or left big prize mouth may be used)) Most of the prizes won't occur. Therefore, the “two-round normal symbol” jackpot game is completed within a short period of time without giving a substantial play (prize ball) to the player. In addition, when the winning type corresponds to “two round normal symbol”, neither the “probability changing function” nor the “time shortening function” is activated after the big hit game ends. As a result, if the state before the big hit is the “high probability state”, the state is shifted to the “low probability state”, and if the state before the big hit is the “low probability state”, the “low probability state” is maintained. Is done. Such a “two-round normal symbol” has the significance of terminating the “high probability state”. Here, an example is given in which the opening time is set to an extremely short time, but even in a 2-round big hit game, for example, multiple (for example, about 9) game balls are won in one round. It is good also as setting sufficient open time which becomes possible. In this case, even if the “high probability state” is completed, a certain amount of award by paying out a prize ball can be given to the player.

[Small hits]
In the present embodiment, small wins are provided as winning types other than non-winning. When winning a small winning game, a small winning game is performed separately from the big winning game, and the right variable winning device 31 (which may be the left variable winning device 30) is opened and closed (special game executing means). That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small-hit manner in the previous special symbol stop-display process, the small-hit game (right variable winning device 31 is activated in the normal probability state or the high probability state). (In this embodiment, no small hit is set for the second special symbol). In such a small hit game, the right variable winning device 31 opens and closes a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), but as in the two round big hit game, the right winning port (for example, the right big winning port (the left big winning port) However, there will be almost no winnings for)). In addition, even if the small hit game ends, the “probability change function” does not operate, and the “time reduction function” does not operate, so it goes to the “high probability state” or “time reduction state”. The privilege to be transferred is not granted (it is not a prerequisite for that). Also, even if you win a small hit in the “high probability state”, the “high probability state” will not end after the game of that small hit, and even if you win a small hit in the “time reduction state” The “time reduction state” does not end after the end of the small hit game (except when the upper limit is reached).

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (greater than 0). This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of working memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes a demonstration setting process in step S2500.

  Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. When returning, it returns to the end address as described above (and so on).

  On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage area shift process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the second special random number from among the random numbers for lottery (big hit decision random number, big hit symbol random number, first half variation pattern decision random number value and second half variation pattern decision random number value) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. The one corresponding to the symbol is preferentially read. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 reads and erases (consumes) the random numbers in order from the first section, and then moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. ) The read random number is stored, for example, in another temporary storage area. When the random number corresponding to the second special symbol is not stored, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number corresponding to the first special symbol and stores it in the temporary storage area. Each random number stored in the temporary storage area is used for internal lottery in the next special symbol determination process. As a result, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the first special symbol. In addition, the program which reads a random number in the order memorize | stored simply may be sufficient, without providing the priority order according to such special symbols. Further, in this process, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value of the working memory number counter (the one of the first special symbol or the second special symbol which has been subjected to the random number shift) stored in the RAM 76, and after the subtraction Is set to “Number of working memories at start of change”. Thereby, the display mode of the number stored by the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a or the second special symbol operation memory lamp 35a changes (decreases by 1) in the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9). It will be. When the procedure so far is finished, the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first sets a range of the big hit value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (internal lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated). In the high probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that of the normal probability state. The If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400.

  When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution). means). The “small hit” here is other than non-winning (out of), but is different from “big hit”. That is, “big hit” generates an opportunity (game milestone) to shift to the above “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, but “small hit” does not generate such an opportunity. However, “small hit” is positioned as satisfying the condition for operating either the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 as in “big hit”. The range of the small hit value set at this time may be different between the normal probability state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated), or may be the same. In any case, if the read random number value is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the hit range corresponding to other than the non-winning, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is defined in advance in the program. Each of them may be written in the ROM 74, read out, and the big hit determination may be performed while comparing with the random value.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

  Step S2402: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set in the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404. The main control CPU 72 may determine the big hit (for example, 01H is set) or the small hit (for example, 0AH is set) according to the value of the common hit flag without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of loss) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 9).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 35, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to one segment (the central bar). It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to one value (for example, 64H) by keeping only the “−”) lighting display. In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2405: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines a variation pattern (variation pattern number) when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is lost based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern selection). means). The variation pattern (variation pattern number) distinguishes the type (pattern) of variation display of the special symbol and corresponds to the variation time required for variation display. Here, the special symbol variation display has a two-part configuration consisting of the first and second periods, and a variation pattern number (variation time) corresponding to the first period and a variation pattern (variation time) corresponding to the second period are selected. . Specifically, the first half change pattern is selected for the first half, and the second half change pattern is selected for the second half. In other words, regarding the special symbol fluctuation display, the special symbol of the previous period is displayed over the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected first half fluctuation pattern, and the special symbol of the latter half is displayed over the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected second half fluctuation pattern. Fluctuation display will be performed. It should be noted that in the first half of the special symbol variation display, the later-described variation display representation of the effect symbol is mainly executed, and in the latter half, the reach effect is mainly executed. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart.

[Change pattern determination process at the time of loss]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the change pattern determination process at the time of loss. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S2650: The main control CPU 72 loads the first half variation pattern determination random value. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 loads the first half variation pattern determination random number value shifted from the random number storage area of the RAM 76 in the previous process (step S2200). Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2651.

  Step S2651: The main control CPU 72 refers to the first half fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of disconnection. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 accesses the ROM 74 and refers to the first half fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of disconnection. Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2652.

  Step S2652: The main control CPU 72 determines the special symbol first half variation pattern. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 determines the special symbol first half variation pattern using the first half variation pattern selection table that is different from the first variation pattern determination random value loaded and referred to in the previous processing (step S2650, step S2651). . Note that the details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to the first-time fluctuation pattern selection table. Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2653.

  Step S2653: The main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol first half variation pattern command. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol first half variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol first half variation pattern determined in the previous process (step S2652). The main control CPU 72 then executes step S2655.

  Step S2655: The main control CPU 72 loads the latter half variation pattern determination random value. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 loads the latter half variation pattern determination random number value shifted from the random number storage area of the RAM 76 in the previous process (step S2200). The main control CPU 72 then executes step S2656.

  Step S2656: The main control CPU 72 refers to the latter-half-time fluctuation pattern selection table. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 accesses the ROM 74 and refers to the latter-half fluctuation pattern selection table. The main control CPU 72 then executes step S2657.

  Step S2657: The main control CPU 72 determines a special symbol latter half fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 determines the special symbol latter half fluctuation pattern using the latter half fluctuation pattern determination random number value loaded and referred to in the previous processing (step S2655, step S2656) and the latter half fluctuation pattern selection random table. . Note that the details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to the latter-half fluctuation pattern selection table. The main control CPU 72 then executes step S2658.

  Step S2658: The main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol latter half variation pattern command. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol latter half fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol latter half fluctuation pattern determined in the previous process (step S2657).

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 15).

[First-half fluctuation pattern selection table for loss]
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first-time variation pattern selection table for loss. The contents of the process in which the main control CPU 72 determines the type (variation pattern number) of the first half variation pattern with reference to this variation pattern selection table will be described.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored in order of 1 byte from the start address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “101”, “201”, “221”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)” are provided. “1” to “6” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to “comparison value”.

  In addition, each variation pattern represents that a special symbol variation display is performed over a different variation time. Specifically, the variation pattern numbers “1” to “6” are “10.0 seconds”, “13.0 seconds”, “16.0 seconds”, “19.0 seconds”, “21. It corresponds to the fluctuation time of “0 seconds” and “25.0 seconds”.

  The variation pattern selection table may have different table contents depending on the number of operation memories at the start of variation (the same applies hereinafter). For example, a variation pattern selection table having only variation pattern numbers “1” and “2” having a short variation time may be referred to.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded first half variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table described above. Is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “170”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the next comparison value “101” because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “2” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

  Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol first half variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern number. For example, when “2” is selected as the variation pattern number, a special symbol first-half variation pattern command corresponding to “2” is generated. The generated special symbol first half variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

[Left-side fluctuation pattern selection table]
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the late-half fluctuation pattern selection table. The contents of processing in which the main control CPU 72 determines the type (variation pattern number) of the latter half variation pattern with reference to this variation pattern selection table will be described.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored in order of 1 byte from the start address. In the “comparison value”, for example, five different values “101”, “201”, “231”, “251”, “255 (FFH)” are provided. On the other hand, “11” to “15” of “variation pattern number” are assigned.

  In addition, each variation pattern represents that a special symbol variation display is performed over a different variation time. Specifically, the variation pattern numbers “11” to “15” are “0.5 seconds”, “5.0 seconds”, “35.0 seconds”, “50.0 seconds”, “65. Corresponding to a variation time of "0 seconds".

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded latter half variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the comparison value Is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the variation pattern determination random value at that time is “150”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the next comparison value “101” because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “12” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

  Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol latter half variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern number. For example, when “12” is selected as the variation pattern number, a special symbol latter-half variation pattern command corresponding to “12” is generated. The generated special symbol latter half variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  As described above, in step S2405, the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers (the first half fluctuation pattern determination random number and the second half fluctuation pattern determination random number) and the fluctuation pattern selection table (the first half fluctuation pattern selection table and the second half fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of loss) are displayed. Based on this, the variation-pattern number for the variation display of the special symbol to be executed is determined. Then, the main control CPU 72 adds the determined values of the variation times and sets them in the variation timer, that is, adds the variation times corresponding to the first half variation pattern and the variation times corresponding to the second half variation pattern to the variation timer. set. Similarly, a stop display time value (for example, about 0.5 seconds) at the time of disconnection is set in the stop symbol display timer.

  In addition, a variation pattern command (a special symbol first-half variation pattern command and a special symbol second-half variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control device 124, and the effect control device 124 uses the special symbol based on these commands. The effect to be performed during the fluctuation display is set. In the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery is a non-winning result, for example, a “reach effect” is generated and the control is performed so that the “reach effect” is not generated. It is said. Specifically, the “reach effect” is executed for the latter half fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern numbers “12” to “15”) with a long fluctuation time, and the latter half fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number “11”) with a short fluctuation time. Reach production is not performed. The reach production includes various reach production such as normal reach production, long reach production, super reach production, story reach production, and the like, and the production corresponding to the change time is selected.

  In addition, the fluctuation time at the time of loss may vary depending on whether or not it is the above “time reduction state”. Specifically, the gaming state flag is loaded and the current state is “time reduction state”. If it is “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection is set to a shortened time (for example, about 2.0 seconds) unless the reach fluctuation is basically performed. May be the same (even during big hits). In addition, such a variation pattern selection table is also used in the prior determination process of the effect determination process at the time of acquisition (FIG. 13), and a command selected and generated as a prefetch variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control device 124. Based on the command, a pre-reading effect (an effect that is executed before the winning results related to the working memory and the contents related to the variation pattern are consumed) is executed (the same applies to the big hit).

[See Figure 15: Special symbol change pre-processing]
The above steps S2404 and S2405 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of place (in the case of non-winning), but when the determination result is big hit (step S2400: Yes) or small hit (step S2402: Yes), The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of jackpot will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) for each special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type defining means). For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of winning symbol based on the big hit symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the big hit symbol stop selection table in the big hit symbol stop determination process.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
In the present embodiment, there are four types of winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of a big hit. The four types are “2-round normal symbol”, “2-round probability variable symbol”, “15 round normal symbol”, and “15 round probability variable symbol”. Note that each of the four types of winning symbols may further include a plurality of winning symbols. For example, in the case of “15 round probability variation symbol”, “15 round probability variation symbol a”, “15 round probability variation symbol b”, “15 round probability variation symbol c”, and so on.

In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are different in the type of winning symbol selected at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to each. That is, at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol, any one of “2 round normal symbol”, “2 round probability variable symbol”, “15 round normal symbol”, and “15 round probability variable symbol” is selected.
On the other hand, at the time of the big winning of the internal lottery corresponding to the second special symbol, “15 round normal symbol” or “15 round probability variation symbol” is selected. For this reason, the main control CPU 72 distinguishes the objects that can be selected as the winning symbol depending on whether the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

[First Special Symbol Big Stop Stop Symbol Selection Table]
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big jackpot corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the winning symbol type with reference to the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table shown in FIG.

  In the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value by winning symbol, and each distribution value “10”, “20”, “20”, “50” is the denominator. Is equivalent to the ratio when 100 is 100. In the second column from the left, “2-round normal symbol”, “2-round probability variation symbol”, “15 round normal symbol”, and “15 round probability variation symbol” corresponding to each distribution value are shown. That is, at the big hit corresponding to the first special symbol, the ratio of “2 round normal symbol” is 10/100 (= 10%), and the rate of “2 round probability variation symbol” is 100 minutes. 20 (= 20%). Further, the ratio of selecting “15 round normal symbol” is 20/100 (= 20%), and the ratio of selecting “15 round probability variable symbol” is 50/100 (= 50%). The size of each distribution value corresponds to the selection ratio for each winning symbol using a jackpot symbol random number. Therefore, the selection ratio of the probability variation symbol for the first special symbol as a whole is 70%.

  In any case, if the current jackpot result corresponds to the first special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the jackpot symbol random number, and the selection ratio shown in the first special symbol jackpot stop symbol selection table To select the winning symbol selectively. Further, in the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as a stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. The stop symbol command is described by, for example, a combination of MODE value-EVENT value, and among these, the MODE value “B1H” of the upper byte is selected when the winning symbol of this time is the big hit of the first special symbol. Represents. Further, the EVENT values “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, and “03H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding in the selection table. Therefore, for example, if the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the first special symbol, and “2 round normal symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command at the time of winning is described as “B1H00H” It will be.

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the first special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the first special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

[2nd special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table]
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration column of the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table. When the result of the big hit this time corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 determines the winning symbol type with reference to the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table shown in FIG.

  Also in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the left column shows the distribution value by winning symbol, and each of the distribution values “30” and “70” is the case where the denominator is 100. It corresponds to the ratio. Similarly, in the second column from the left, “2 round normal symbol”, “2 round probability variable symbol”, “15 round normal symbol”, and “15 round probability variable symbol” corresponding to each distribution value are shown. . That is, at the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol, the ratio of “15 round normal symbol” is 30/100 (= 30%), and the proportion of “15 round probability variation symbol” is selected. It is 70/100 (= 70%). Therefore, also for the second special symbol, the selection ratio of the probability variation symbol as a whole is 70%. However, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the distribution values for “2-round normal symbol” and “2-round probability variation symbol” are not set.

  When the result of this big hit corresponds to the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 performs a selection lottery based on the big hit symbol random number, and selects the winning symbol with the selection ratio shown in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table To decide. Similarly, in the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, for example, 2-byte command data is defined as the stop symbol command at the time of winning as shown in the third column from the left. Again, the stop symbol command is described by the combination of the above MODE value-EVENT value. Among these, the MODE value “B2H” of the upper byte is the one selected when the winning symbol of the second special symbol is the current winning symbol. It represents that. Also, the EVENT values “02H” and “03H” in the lower byte represent the types of winning symbols corresponding to the selection table. For this reason, for example, if the result of this jackpot corresponds to the second special symbol, and “15 round normal symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the stop symbol command will be described as “B2H02H”. .

  As described above, when the selected symbol is selected from the second special symbol big hit stop symbol selection table, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command at that time. The generated stop symbol command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process described above, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 determines a big hit stop symbol number for the second special symbol based on the selected winning symbol.

  Note that the selected winning symbols are different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol as described above, for example, for the following reason. That is, when shifting to the “high probability state” or “time shortening state”, the variable start winning device 28 operates more frequently than in the normal time (when the time shortening function is not activated), so the second special symbol The working memory of is difficult to break. And if you exclude “2 round jackpots” from the winning type for the second special symbol, it will be difficult to draw “2 round jackpots” especially in the “high probability state” and “time saving state”. There is an advantage that there is little inconvenience.

[See Figure 15: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 changes the variation pattern (variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200, similarly to the variation pattern determination processing at the time of losing described above. Time and stop display time). The main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart.

[Big hit fluctuation pattern determination process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the big hit hour variation pattern determination process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S2750: The first half variation pattern determination random value is loaded. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 loads the first half variation pattern determination random number value shifted from the random number storage area of the RAM 76 in the previous process (step S2200). Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2751.

  Step S2751: The main control CPU 72 refers to the big hit hour first half variation pattern selection table. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 accesses the ROM 74 and refers to the big hit hour first half variation pattern selection table. Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2752.

  Step S2752: The main control CPU 72 determines a special symbol first half variation pattern. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 determines the special symbol first-half variation pattern using the first-half variation pattern determination random number value loaded and referenced in the previous processing (step S2750, step S2751) and the big hit first half variation pattern selection table. . The specific processing contents will be described later with reference to the big hit hour first half variation pattern selection table. Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2753.

  Step S2753: The main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol first half variation pattern command. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol first half variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol first half variation pattern determined in the previous process (step S2752). Next, the main control CPU 72 executes step S2755.

  Step S2755: The main control CPU 72 loads the latter half variation pattern determination random value. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 loads the latter half variation pattern determination random number value shifted from the random number storage area of the RAM 76 in the previous process (step S2200). The main control CPU 72 then executes step S2756.

  Step S2756: The main control CPU 72 refers to the second half fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of big hit. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 accesses the ROM 74, and refers to the big hit hour later fluctuation pattern selection table. The main control CPU 72 then executes step S2757.

  Step S2757: The main control CPU 72 determines a special symbol latter half fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 determines the special symbol latter half variation pattern using the latter half variation pattern determination random number value loaded and referenced in the previous processing (steps S2755 and S2756) and the big hit hour latter variation pattern selection table. . Note that the details of the specific processing will be described later with reference to the late-hit fluctuation pattern selection table for big hits. The main control CPU 72 then executes step S2758.

  Step S2758: The main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol latter half fluctuation pattern command. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol latter half fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol latter half fluctuation pattern determined in the previous process (step S2757).

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 15).

[Big variation pattern selection table for big hits]
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the big hit hour first half variation pattern selection table. The contents of the process in which the main control CPU 72 determines the type (variation pattern number) of the first half variation pattern with reference to this variation pattern selection table will be described.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored in order of 1 byte from the start address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “11”, “31”, “61”, “101”, “171”, “255 (FFH)” are provided. “21” to “26” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to “comparison value”.

  In addition, each variation pattern represents that a special symbol variation display is performed over a different variation time. Specifically, the variation pattern numbers “21” to “26” are respectively “10.0 seconds”, “13.0 seconds”, “16.0 seconds”, “19.0 seconds”, “21. It corresponds to the fluctuation time of “0 seconds” and “25.0 seconds”.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded first half variation pattern determination random number value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table described above. Is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random value at that time is “170”, the main control CPU 72 changes the comparison value in order because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “11”. Compare. When the comparison value “171” is compared with the random value, the main control CPU 72 selects “25” as the corresponding variation pattern number because the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value.

  Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol first half variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern number. For example, when “25” is selected as the variation pattern number, a special symbol first-half variation pattern command corresponding to “25” is generated. The generated special symbol first half variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

[Big fluctuation pattern selection table at the second half of the big hit]
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a big hit hour later fluctuation pattern selection table. The contents of processing in which the main control CPU 72 determines the type (variation pattern number) of the latter half variation pattern with reference to this variation pattern selection table will be described.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are set and stored in order of 1 byte from the start address. In the “comparison value”, for example, four different values “11”, “51”, “121”, and “255 (FFH)” are provided, and “variation” for each “comparison value”. “31” to “34” of “pattern number” are assigned.

  In addition, each variation pattern represents that a special symbol variation display is performed over a different variation time. Specifically, the variation pattern numbers “31” to “34” are sequentially changed to “5.0 seconds”, “35.0 seconds”, “50.0 seconds”, and “65.0 seconds”, respectively. It corresponds.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded latter half variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table, and if the random value is less than or equal to the comparison value, the comparison value Is selected (variation pattern determining means). For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random value at that time is “150”, the main control CPU 72 sequentially changes the comparison value because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “11”. Compare. When the comparison value “255” is compared with the random value, the main control CPU 72 selects “34” as the corresponding variation pattern number because the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value.

  Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a special symbol latter half variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern number. For example, when “34” is selected as the variation pattern number, a special symbol latter-half variation pattern command corresponding to “34” is generated. The generated special symbol latter half variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  The “comparison value” in the variation pattern selection table for the big hit time is defined such that a variation pattern with a long variation time is easily selected, and a variation pattern with a short variation time is difficult to select. On the other hand, with respect to the “comparison value” of the variation pattern selection table regarding the time of loss, a variation pattern with a short variation time is defined easily, and a variation pattern with a long variation time is defined to be difficult to select. Therefore, when a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected, it indicates that the degree of expectation for the big hit is high, and when a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected, it indicates that the degree of expectation for the big hit is low. Similarly, for the effects executed during the variation display of the special symbol with a long variation time, the expectation for the big hit is high, and the effects performed during the variation display of the special symbol with a short variation time. This represents a low expectation for jackpots.

  As described above, in step S2412, the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers (first half fluctuation pattern determination random numbers and second half fluctuation pattern determination random numbers) and the fluctuation pattern selection tables (big hit first half fluctuation pattern selection table and big hit first half fluctuation pattern selection table) are included. Based on this, the variation-pattern number for the variation display of the special symbol to be executed is determined. Then, the main control CPU 72 adds the determined values of the variation times and sets them in the variation timer, that is, adds the variation times corresponding to the first half variation pattern and the variation times corresponding to the second half variation pattern to the variation timer. set. Similarly, the value of the stop display time at the big hit (for example, about 0.5 seconds) is set in the stop symbol display timer.

  In addition, a variation pattern command (a special symbol first-half variation pattern command and a special symbol second-half variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control device 124, and the effect control device 124 uses the special symbol based on these commands. The effect to be performed during the fluctuation display is set. In the present embodiment, when a winning (big hit) is determined as a result of the internal lottery, for example, a “reach effect” is generated to produce a big win. Specifically, “reach effect” corresponding to the change time of the second half change pattern (change pattern numbers “31” to “34”), such as normal reach effect, long reach effect, super reach effect, story reach effect, etc. Reach production is executed.

  Note that the variation pattern at the time of big hit may vary depending on the type of big hit, for example, whether it is a big hit of 15 rounds or a big hit of 2 rounds, a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and is referred to The variation pattern selection table may be different.

[See Figure 15: Special symbol change pre-processing]
Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the game state flag is selected regardless of whether the winning symbol type (big hit stop symbol number) determined in the previous step S2410 is “2 round probability variation symbol” or “15 round probability variation symbol”. As a result, the value (01H) of the probability variation function activation flag is set in the flag area of the RAM 76 (high probability state transition means, probability variation function activation means). Further, the main control CPU 72 resets the value of the probability variation function operation flag as the gaming state flag when the type of winning symbol determined in the previous step S2410 is “15 round normal symbol” or “2 round normal symbol”. (Low probability state setting means, low probability state transition means).

  In addition, the main control CPU 72 selects all the winning symbols whose types of winning symbols determined in the previous step S2410 (successful symbol number at the time of big hit) are “15 round normal symbol”, “15 round probability variable symbol”, and “2 round probability variable symbol”. The main control CPU 72 sets the time shortening function operation flag value (01H) as a game state flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 (time shortening state transition means, time shortening function operation means). However, the “two-round probability variation symbol” is limited to the case where the internal state is a high probability state (the electric chew support is added for the two-round probability variation winning in the so-called latent probability variation state).

  In the process of step S2414, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the big hit time stop symbol number. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a lottery result command (at the time of the big hit) together with the stop symbol command (at the time of the big hit). The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing for small hits will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit) based on the big hit symbol random number. Similarly, the relationship between the big winning symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hitting is preliminarily defined in the special symbol selection table at small hitting (winning type defining means). In this embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is determined using the big hit symbol random number, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Winning pattern for small hits]
In the present embodiment, the winning symbol at the time of small hitting is only one type of “twice open small hitting symbol”. However, other types such as “one time opening small hit symbol” and “three times opening small hit symbol” may be prepared. As described above, “small hit” as a result of the internal lottery is not an opportunity for the subsequent state to change to “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, and thus is essential for this type of pachinko machine. A “one-time small hit symbol” can be provided without being bound by the definition of “two rounds (two times open) or more”.

  Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 changes the first special symbol fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time and stop display time) based on the fluctuation pattern decision random numbers (first half fluctuation pattern decision random numbers and second half fluctuation pattern decision random numbers) shifted in the previous step S2200. (Variation pattern determination means, fluctuation time determination means). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, in the case of a small hit, a variation pattern equivalent to that at the time of variation is selected.

  Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35 based on the stop symbol number at the time of small hit. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2415: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit). At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination and returns to the special symbol game process.

[Figure 14: Special symbol change processing, special symbol stop display processing]
In the special symbol fluctuation processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the fluctuation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then the timer according to the passage of time (clock pulse count number or interrupt counter value). Decrement the counter value. The main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol variation display as described above until the value becomes 0 while referring to the value of the timer counter. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display in-progress process (step S4000) as the next jump destination.

  In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol stop display based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (step S2404, step S2407, and step S2410 in FIG. 15). The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag.

[Special symbol memory area shift processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol storage area shift process. When the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is greater than “0” in the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing (step S2100: Yes in FIG. 15), the main control CPU 72 Executes this special symbol storage area shift process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2210: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the operation memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol that is preferentially consumed is “0”. At this time, if the value of the operation memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol is “1” or more (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S2212.

  Step S2212: The main control CPU 72 designates the second special symbol as a special symbol for shifting the storage area. This designation is performed, for example, by setting “02H” as the target symbol designation value.

  Step S2214: On the other hand, when the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol is “0” (step S2210: Yes), the main control CPU 72 uses the first special symbol as a special symbol to be shifted in the storage area. Is specified. The designation in this case is performed, for example, by setting “01H” as the target symbol designation value.

  Step S2216: The main control CPU 72 shifts the random number storage area of the RAM 76 for the target special symbol designated in either step S2212 or step S2214. The details of the specific processing are as already described in the previous special symbol change pre-processing.

  Step S2218: Next, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the operation memory counter for the target special symbol. For example, if the target to shift the current storage area is the second special symbol, the main control CPU 72 subtracts (-1) the value of the working memory counter corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Step S2220: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “the number of operation memories at the start of fluctuation” from the value of the operation memory counter after the subtraction. Here, for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the value of the operation memory counter may be added and the “number of operation memories at the start of change” may be set.

Step S2222: The main control CPU 72 also checks whether or not the special symbol to be shifted in the current storage area is the second special symbol.
Step S2224: When the target is the second special symbol (step S2222: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the working command when the number of working memories is reduced for the second special symbol. The effect command set here is also generated as a one-word-length command, but its structure is in contrast to the above-described “effect command when increasing the number of working memories”. That is, the production command at the time when the number of working memories decreases is lower than the value of lower bytes (for example, “00H” to “03H” that represents the number of working memories after reduction with respect to the preceding value (for example, “BCH”) of the upper bytes representing the command type. )) And an additional value (for example, “10H”) meaning “decrease in the number of working memories accompanying consumption” is further added (logical sum) to the lower byte value. Therefore, for the lower byte, the second value becomes “1” by ORing the added value “10H”, and this value represents “the result (change information) due to the decrease in the number of working memories”. It will be a thing. In other words, if the lower byte of the command is “13H”, it means that the number of working memories up to the previous time “4” (command notation is “14H”) is reduced by one, so that the current working memory number is “3” (command The notation is “13H”). Similarly, if the lower byte is “12H” to “10H”, it means that the number of working memories “3” to “1” up to the previous time (command notation is “13H” to “11H”) is decreased by one respectively. This indicates that the current operation memory number is “2” to “0” (command notation is “12H” to “10H”). The preceding value “BCH” is a value indicating that the current effect command is the working memory number command for the second special symbol.

  Step S2226: If the current target is the first special symbol (Step S2222: No), the main control CPU 72 sets an effect command for reducing the number of working memories regarding the first special symbol. The command in this case is the same as the above except that the preceding value is a value (for example, “BBH”) indicating that the previous value is the working memory number command for the first special symbol.

Step S2228: Then, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output process. This process is for transmitting the production command for reducing the number of working memories set in the previous step S2224 or step S2226 to the production control device 124 (memory number notification means).
When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 15).

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol stop display process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S4100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer (decrements by the interrupt period).

  Step S4200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not yet ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14), and repeatedly executes the special symbol stop display process in the next interrupt cycle.

  On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4250.

  Step S4250: The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Further, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag here.

  Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4350.

[When winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to “variable winning device management process”.
Step S4400: The main control CPU 72 sets “start of big role (during big hit game)” as an internal state flag for control. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command representing a big hit. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4500: The main control CPU 72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type of big hit symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 15). For example, if the type of jackpot symbol is any one of “15 round probability variation symbols”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “15 rounds”. In the case of “2-round probability variation symbol”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “2 rounds”. The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  When the above procedure is completed at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not winning]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in cases other than the big hit.
That is, if the main control CPU 72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set (No), it next executes step S4600.

  Step S4600: The main control CPU 72 next checks whether or not the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set. If the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set and is simply a deviation (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4602.

  Step S4602: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol variation pre-processing address as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4605: On the other hand, if the value (01H) of the small hit flag is set (step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the address of the variable winning device management process as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4606: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets “small hit start (medium hit)” as an internal state flag for control. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command indicating that a small hit is being made. The state command representing the small hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step 4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the count-down counter. In the “counting counter”, the counter values are set in the probability variation count area and the time reduction count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”. In this case, “number of times cut” is used, but the value of the number of times counter in the “high probability state” can be set to an extremely large value (for example, 10,000 times or more). By setting such an enormous value, it is possible to probabilistically guarantee that the “high probability state” will continue until the next winning is substantially obtained. In addition, when there is only a single “time reduction state” instead of the “high probability state”, the count-off counter is set to a standard numerical value (for example, 100 times).

  Step S4620: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the count cut counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the count cut counter value is not 0 (No), after generating the count cut counter value command, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU 72 decrements (subtracts 1) the count-down counter value.
Step S4640: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number cut counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, if the value of the number cut counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4650.

  Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 resets a flag at the time of turning off the number of times function. The probability variable function operation flag or the time shortening function operation flag is reset, but since the value of the count counter is not zero in the “high probability state” as described above, it is practical. It is the time reduction function activation flag that is reset above. As a result, the time reduction state ends after the special symbol stop display. When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the special symbol game process.

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 9) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

  Among these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230) are the first special symbol display device 34, the second, as already described. Generates drive signals to be applied to the LEDs of the special symbol display device 35, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the second special symbol operation memory number display lamp 35a. And output processing.

  The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38c and the time reduction state display lamp 38d, respectively, according to the value of the probability variation function activation flag or the time reduction function activation flag. For example, if the value (01H) is set in the probability variation function operation flag when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38c. Note that the probability variation state display lamp 38c is switched to non-display (turned off) even if the probability variation function operation flag is set when the variation display of the special symbol is performed thereafter. On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 turns on the lighting signal for the LED corresponding to the time reduction state display lamp 38d regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. Is output.

  The main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for one of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b based on the value of the above-mentioned continuous operation number command. At this time, one of the display lamps 38a and 38b corresponding to the big hit symbol designated by the continuous operation number command is the target of outputting the lighting signal. For example, if the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “15 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing “15 rounds (15R)”. If the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “2 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38 a representing “2 rounds (2R)”.

[Variable winning device management process]
Next, details of the variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the variable winning device management process. The variable winning device management process includes a gaming process selection process (step S5100), a special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a special winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300), a special winning opening closing process (step S5400), and an end. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S5500).

  Step S5100: In the game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return destination address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 has not yet been started, the main control CPU 72 sets the big winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200) as the next jump destination. Select. On the other hand, if the winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the winning opening opening / closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and has completed the winning opening opening / closing operation process. Then, the special winning opening closing process (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big prize opening / closing operation process and the big prize opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (number of rounds), the main control CPU 72 selects an end process (step S5500) as the next jump destination. . Hereinafter, each process will be described in more detail.

[Big prize opening pattern setting process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times that the left variable winning device 30 and the right variable winning device 31 are opened / closed and the time for each opening at the time of big hit or small hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S5202: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a big game, that is, whether or not the big hit flag value (01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5204. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit flag is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5212. Note that this procedure may be rewritten to refer to the value of the small hit flag (however, the logic of Yes / No is reversed).

[Procedure for jackpot]
First, the procedure for the big hit is as follows.
Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 executes a design-specific release pattern setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the opening pattern (the number of times of opening per round and the number of each opening) according to the corresponding winning symbol of this time (2 rounds: left big winning mouth, 15 rounds: right big winning mouth). Time), interval time between rounds, and the number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings). The opening pattern for each winning symbol is as described in the item “plural winning types” in the special symbol game process (FIG. 14). Further, the interval time between rounds is set to, for example, about 2 seconds for the “2 round symbol” and about several seconds (for example, 2 to 2.5 seconds) for the “15 round symbol”. In addition, the number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings) is 9 for all winning symbols, for example, but as mentioned above, winnings occur during an extremely short time (about 0.1 seconds). Is very rare (not impossible but extremely difficult).

  Step S5206: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds in the current jackpot game based on the jackpot winning symbol selected in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 15). Specifically, if the large category “15 round symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 15 times. If “2 round symbols” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to two. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, as a corresponding value on the program (“1” for 2 times, “14” for 15 times).

  Step S5208: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit opening timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is an opening time per operation when the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 is operated. If a value of about 29.0 seconds is set as the value of the big hit opening timer, the opening time is sufficient that the winning to the left big winning opening or the right big winning opening easily occurs during one opening. Time (for example, time when 10 or more game balls are fired by the firing control board set 174, preferably 6 seconds or more). On the other hand, if the value of the big hit release timer is set to 0.1 seconds, the release time is short (becomes difficult) even if it is not possible to win a big prize opening during one opening. This is a time (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than a game ball firing interval by the firing control board set 174).

  Step S5210: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit interval timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5204. The timer value set here is the waiting time between rounds of big hits.

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing.

[Procedure for small hits]
Step S5212: On the other hand, in the case of a small hit (step S5202: No), the main control CPU 72 sets a “small hit opening pattern”. In the case of the present embodiment, for the “small hit opening pattern”, the large winning opening to be opened and closed is set to the left large winning opening. For example, the opening pattern of “0.1 second opening” at the first and second times respectively. Is set. Since “small hit” has no concept of “round”, “open pattern” is also expressed as “first open” and “second open”. In addition, in order to distinguish between the small winning time and the two round big winning time, the big winning opening to be opened and closed may be set differently for the left large winning opening and the right large winning opening.

  Step S5214: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of times that the special winning opening is opened based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5212, for example, two times. The number of releases set here is stored in a buffer area of the RAM 76, for example.

  Step S5216: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting release timer. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. In the present embodiment, as described above, 0.1 seconds is set as the value of the small hitting release timer, and during such an opening time, there is hardly any winning in the big winning opening during one opening. It becomes a short time (which becomes difficult) (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the interval between game balls by the launcher unit).

  Step S5218: The main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting interval timer. The timer value set here is a waiting time for each time when the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed a plurality of times at the time of a small hit, and this timer value is set to about 2 seconds, for example.

  Step S5220: When the above procedure is completed at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the large winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing. Then, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening / closing operation process.

[Big prize opening / closing operation processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening / closing operation process. This process is mainly for controlling the opening / closing operation of the left variable winning device 30 and the right variable winning device 31. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the special winning opening. Specifically, a large winning opening solenoid (left large winning combination) corresponding to the large winning opening (left large winning opening or right large winning opening) set in the previous large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5204 in FIG. 28). A drive signal to be applied to the winning opening solenoid 90a or the large winning opening solenoid b) is output. As a result, the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 operates to shift from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5304: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the release timer set in the previous special winning opening release pattern setting process (step S5208 or step S5216 in FIG. 28) is executed.

  Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5308. Execute.

  Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the left variable winning device 30 (open big winning opening) or the right variable winning device 31 (open right big winning opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the count number based on the winning detection signal input from the left big prize opening count switch 84 or the right big prize opening count switch 85 within the opening time.

  Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit of the number of winning balls (upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per opening (one round in the big hit, one in the small hit) as described above. If the count has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, since the jump destination is set to the large winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 repeatedly executes the procedure of the above steps S5302 to S5310.

  If it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time has expired (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S5310 that the count has reached a predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5312. It should be noted that since the release timer value is set for a short time for both the first hit and the second round release of the “two-round probability variation symbol” at the small hit, the main control CPU 72 normally performs step S5310. In most cases, it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time has ended before confirming that the count number has reached the predetermined number.

  Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the big winning opening (the left big winning opening or the right big winning opening) opened in the above process (step S5302). Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the big winning opening solenoid 90 (the left large winning opening solenoid 90a or the right large winning opening solenoid 90b) is stopped. Thereby, the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the interval timer set in the above-described special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5210 or step S5218 in FIG. 28). When the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5316.

  Step S5316: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not it is in a big role (during big hit game). If the current game is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5318. On the other hand, if the current game is a small hit (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5318: The main control CPU 72 increments the value of the opening number counter. Note that the value of the number-of-releases counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example.

  Step S5320: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the number set within the current round. Here, the reason why the “number of times set in the current round” is determined is to deal with an opening pattern of “opening the variable winning device 30 multiple times within one round of big hit”, for example. . In the present embodiment, since such an open pattern is not particularly employed, the “number of times set in the current round” is set once for each round. Therefore, since the counter value reaches the set number of times in one opening / closing operation (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next proceeds to step S5322.

  If a pattern in which a plurality of opening / closing operations are repeated in one round as described above is employed, the counter value has not yet reached the set number of times at the end of one opening (No). In this case, when the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process, the jump destination is set to the big winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, and thus the procedure from step S5302 to step S5320 is repeatedly executed. As a result, the increment of the number-of-releases counter proceeds in step S5318, and when the counter value reaches the set number of times (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5322.

  Step S5322: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening closing process, and returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening closing process.

[Large prize closing process]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a special winning opening closing process. This large winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 or terminating the operation. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5401: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game is a big game (big hit game), and if it is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5402.

  Step S5402: The main control CPU 72 increments the round number counter. Thereby, for example, the value of the round number counter is “1” at the stage where the first round ends and the second round is reached.

  Step S5404: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the incremented round number counter value has reached the set number of execution rounds. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value (1-14) of the round number counter after increment, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1-14 after 1 subtraction) (No) Next, step S5405 is executed.

  Step S5405: The main control CPU 72 generates a round number command from the current round number counter value. This command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process as described above. The effect control device 124 can confirm the current number of rounds based on the received round number command.

  Step S5406: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big prize opening / closing operation process.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes a variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening / closing operation process which is the next jump destination in a game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 27). Then, after execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again, and repeatedly executes the above steps S5402 to S5408. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 is continuously executed until the actual round number reaches the set execution round number (2 or 15).

  When the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: YES), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5410.

  Step S5410, Step S5412: In this case, when the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter (= 0), it sets the next jump destination to the end process.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

[Small hit]
On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, the procedure is as follows (special operation execution means).
Step S5411: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the current game is not playing a major role (step S5401: No), the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the number-of-releases counter.

  Step S5413: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the set number of times of release. The number of times of opening is set in the previous big opening opening pattern setting process (step S5214 in FIG. 28). If the value of the opening number counter has not yet reached the set opening number (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5416.

Step S5416: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening / closing operation process.
Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes a variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening / closing operation process which is the next jump destination in a game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 27). Then, after the execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, and goes through the above steps S5401 to S5413 (No) to step S5416. Step S5408 is repeatedly executed. Thus, the opening / closing operation of the right variable winning device 31 is repeatedly executed until the actual number of times of opening reaches the set number of times of opening (twice).

  When the actual number of times of opening at the small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S5413: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5414.

  Step S5414, Step S5412: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the end process when the release counter is reset (= 0).

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

〔End processing〕
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of termination processing. This end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the left variable winning device 30 and the right variable winning device 31. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set, and if the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5503. To do.

  Step S5503, Step S5504: In this case, the main control CPU 72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the big hit gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU 72. In addition, the main control CPU 72 deletes “big hit” from the internal state flag and declares the end of the major role as the internal state in the control processing.

  Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the big hit other setting process (step S2414 in FIG. 15) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5508: When the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the probability variation number (for example, about 10,000 times). The set value of the probability variation number is stored, for example, in the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes the above-described number cut counter value. The probability variation number set here is the upper limit number of times that the variation of the special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in a high probability state in the subsequent games. However, if a huge number of times such as 10,000 is set as described above, there is almost no chance that the non-winning will continue so far (the winning probability at the time of high probability is, for example, 1/39 to 1/39) The degree of probability) will continue until the next winning. On the other hand, when a substantial upper limit is set in the high probability state, the probability variation number is set to a realistic number (for example, about 10 times) (so-called number cut probability change). If the value of the probability variation function activation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5508.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction function operation flag (01H) is set. This flag is also set in the big hit other setting process (step S2414 in FIG. 15) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5512: If the value of the time reduction function operation flag (variable time reduction function operation flag) is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU 72 determines the number of time reductions (for example, about 100 times or about 10,000 times). Set. The value of the set time reduction count is stored in the time count area of the RAM 76 as described above. The number of times of time reduction set here is the upper limit number of times to shorten the variation time of the special symbol in subsequent games. If the value of the time shortening function activation flag is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5512.

  Step S5514: The main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, a state designation command representing “normal” is generated as the gaming state when the big hit flag is reset or the big game ends. If the high-probability state function activation flag is set, a state designation command indicating “high probability” is generated as the internal state, and if the time reduction function activation flag is set, the internal state is “reduced time”. A state designation command representing “medium” is generated. These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  The procedure so far is a big hit, but in the case of a big hit (step S5502: No), the following procedure is executed.

  Steps S5520 and S5522: In the case of a small hit, the main control CPU 72 resets the value of the small hit flag (00H) and deletes “small hit” from the internal state flag. In the case of small hits, the internal condition device does not operate in particular, so such a procedure is merely for the purpose of erasing the flag.

  Step S5516: In any case, after the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening opening pattern setting process.

  Step S5518: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 14) in the special symbol game process as the special symbol variation pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process.

[Game Flow]
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining a game flow developed in the pachinko machine 1.
When a game is started with the pachinko machine 1, the game is started from [F1] normal mode. In the “normal mode”, the winning probability of the special symbol is “low probability state”, and the winning probability of the normal symbol is “low probability state (non-time shortened state)”. As described above, since the [F1] normal mode is in the “low probability non-time shortened state”, the first special symbol starts to change and the game is started by causing the game ball to enter the upper start winning opening 26. Progress.

  [F1] In the normal mode, when [F2] “15 round normal symbol” jackpot is hit, [F3] 15 round jackpot game (promotion chance bonus) is executed, and [F4] chance game (treasure) in the big role [F5] fails in (challenge), and after the big hit game, shifts to [F6] coast mode.

  [F6] The coast mode is a low probability time shortening state. [F6] In the coast mode, if the winning result is not obtained, [F7] If the special symbol fluctuates 100 times, [F1] shifts to the normal mode.

  [F1] In the normal mode, when [F8] “15 rounds probable change symbol” hits a big hit, [F3] 15 rounds big hit game (promotion chance bonus) is executed, [F4] chance game (treasure) of the big role [F9] succeeds in (challenge).

  After the fifteenth round, the process shifts to [F10] fireworks rush. [F10] The fireworks rush is in a high probability time shortened state.

  Also, in [F1] normal mode, when [F11] “2 round probabilistic variation” hits a big hit, a short hit hit game (bonus without a ball) is executed, and after the big hit game [F10] shift to fireworks rush To do.

  On the other hand, in the [F1] normal mode, when the [F12] “2-round normal symbol” jackpot is hit, a short-time jackpot game (no bonus to play) is executed, and without shifting to the game mode after the jackpot game [F1] Return to the normal mode.

Although not shown in particular, if [F6] coast mode or [F10] fireworks rush falls under [F2] “15 round normal symbol” or [F3] “15 round probability variation symbol”, the 15 round jackpot game Will be executed, and the corresponding [F6] coast mode or [F10] fireworks rush will be entered after the big hit game.
Note that the above game flow shows an example of a typical game flow, and does not cover all of the game flow.

[Example of production image]
Next, the effect image actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with some examples. As described above, when the big hit internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined under the control of the main control CPU 72, and the variation display by the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. (Design display means). However, as described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol itself are lighted and blinked by 7-segment LEDs, so that they have poor appeal. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable display effect using the effect symbol is performed as described above.

  The effect designs include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (see FIG. 1). ). Each effect design is a design of a picture card with a character attached together with the numbers “1” to “9”, for example. Here, the left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol all constitute a symbol sequence (left symbol sequence, middle symbol sequence, right symbol sequence) arranged in descending order of numbers “9” to “1”. doing. Such a symbol sequence is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left region, middle region, and right region on the screen.

  In addition, as an example of the variable display effect using a specific effect design, a basic effect example for each change in the normal mode (low probability non-time shortened state) adopted in the present embodiment (FIG. 33). 39, FIG. 49), an example of a big role production performed during a big hit game (FIGS. 40 to 46), fluctuation in fireworks rush or coast mode (high probability time shortened state, low probability non-time shortened state) 1 Examples of basic effects (FIGS. 47 and 48) for each time will be given and described with reference to the drawings.

  33 to 39 are continuous diagrams showing examples of effect images corresponding to the change display and stop display of special symbols in the normal mode (low probability non-time shortened state). In addition, here, an example of a change display effect and a stop display effect performed using the effect symbols is shown for the change of the special symbol at the time of non-winning (out) and the change of the special symbol at the time of winning (big hit). In this variable display effect, after winning the top start winning opening 26, after the internal lottery regarding the first special symbol is performed, the first special symbol starts variable display, and the stop display (including final stop). Corresponds to a series of effects performed until the time. The stop display effect is an effect that represents that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols.

[Before change display]
33A: For example, in a state before the first special symbol starts to change (a state in which the demonstration effect is not being performed), a row of three effect symbols is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. ing. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped.

  In addition, on the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, markers indicating the number of working memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (reference numerals M1 and M2 are attached in the figure) are displayed. . These markers M1 and M2 indicate the number of operating memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponding to the respective display numbers (the number of displays of the first special symbol operating memory lamp 34a and the second special symbol operating memory lamp 35a). The number of displays is increased or decreased in conjunction with the change in the number of working memories during the game. In addition, for the markers M1 and M2, the marker M1 corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed as, for example, a circle (◯) in order to facilitate visual discrimination, and the marker M2 corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a heart It is displayed with the shape. In the example of (A) in FIG. 43, all four markers M1 are lit and displayed, indicating that the number of working memories of the first special symbol is four, and all the markers M2 are not displayed (in broken lines). This indicates that the number of working memories of the second special symbol is 0 (stored number display effect execution means).

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols, for example, the fourth symbol (reference numerals Z1 and Z2 are added in the diagram) is displayed in the upper right part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42. The fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are “fourth effect symbols” following the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and are displayed in a synchronized manner during the change display of the effect symbols. Note that the fourth symbols Z1 and Z2 are simple marks (for example, “□” figure) with colors, and for example, changing the display color can express a variable display. The fourth symbol Z1 corresponds to the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol Z2 corresponds to the second special symbol.

  Further, the fourth symbols Z1, Z2 are stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation. This is to objectively clarify that the stop display effect is correctly performed and the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, if the result of the internal lottery is actually “2 round big hit” or “15 round big hit” instead of “out of”, the 4th pattern is displayed in a manner corresponding to them (for example, blue display color or red display color). Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed.

[Variable display production start]
33 (B): For example, in synchronization with the start of the change of the first special symbol, the change display effect is started by the scroll change of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 (the symbol effect). Execution means, production execution means). In other words, in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, the display of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol is scrolled (flowed) in the vertical direction on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 so as to change the display. Production begins. In the figure, the effect symbol variation display is simply indicated by a downward arrow. Also, during the variable display, each effect symbol is displayed in a transparent state (transparent display), and at this time, an image (background image) that is the background of the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen in an easily visible state. Has been.

  The background image in this case represents, for example, a landscape in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise lounge and relaxing as if the evening is cool. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in the production is, for example, “normal mode”. In the present embodiment, the “normal mode” corresponds to a normal state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is inactive and the probability fluctuation function is inactive. In addition to this, various modes are provided for effects, and background images with different landscapes and scenes are prepared for each mode (status display effect execution means). The difference between these modes may correspond to an internal “time reduction state” or a “high probability state”. The mode corresponding to each internal state will be further described later. Although not specifically illustrated here, a mode in which a notice effect is performed by displaying an image of a character, an item, or the like on the display screen after that is also possible.

  Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols, the fourth symbol Z1 is variably displayed in the upper right part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the fourth symbol Z1 expresses the variation display by changing its display color. .

[Left design stop]
(C) in FIG. 33: For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the fluctuation time) has elapsed, the left effect design first stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “8” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Here, illustration of the background image is omitted (the same applies to the following).

[Example of production when the number of working memories decreases]
Here, as shown in (B) of FIG. 33, since the number of working memories of the first special symbol decreases by one as the fluctuation starts, the number of markers M1 displayed in conjunction with that decreases. It is reduced by one. For example, if there are four working memories so far, only the oldest (older) memory number display is hidden in the marker M1, and an effect consumed by the internal lottery is also performed. Thereby, it is possible to tell the player that the number of working memories for the first special symbol has decreased.

  In the example of (C) in FIG. 33, since the first operation memory in the storage order is consumed and the remaining number becomes three, the three markers M1 remaining on the screen are each one by one. An effect of shifting in the direction (here left direction) is performed. As a result, the context of the change in the number of working memories can be accurately expressed in the production, and the player can be intuitively and easily informed that the working memory has been consumed and decreased by one. it can.

[Right production symbol stop]
In FIG. 33 (D): After the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol thereafter stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “3” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Since it has already been determined that the reach state does not occur at this point, it is almost clear on the appearance that the current fluctuation is a non-reach (normal) fluctuation. Here, reach fluctuations due to slip patterns and the like are excluded. “Slip pattern” means, for example, that once the design symbol representing the number “7” stops, the design symbol slips by one symbol and the design symbol representing the number “8” stops, thereby developing reach It is to do. Alternatively, once the design symbol representing the number “9” stops, the design symbol that represents the number “8” stops as the design sequence slips by one symbol in the opposite direction. is there. In addition, for example, when a production symbol representing a completely different number such as “5” is temporarily stopped and a character appears on the screen and the right production symbol row is changed again, the number “8” is represented. There is also a pattern in which the production design stops and develops to reach.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 33 (E): The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of the current internal lottery is non-winning and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner, the staging display effect is also performed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner. (Direction execution means). That is, in the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the number “1” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, the combination of the effect symbols is “8”-“1”-“3”. Since this is a gap, it is expressed in the production that the current variation corresponds to the normal “out of range”. At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation.

  The above is an example of the change display effect and the stop display effect (during non-winning) performed using the effect symbol for each change. Through such an effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning, and finally the result of the internal lottery can be clearly taught in the effect.

  In addition, the above example is for the case of non-winning, but at the time of big win (winning), after the reach effect is executed during the variable display effect, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a big win mode in the stop display effect. At this time, the stop display mode of the effect symbol basically corresponds to the winning symbol (stop display mode of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 35) selected internally by the main control CPU 72. Selected.

  Next, in the case of changing the volume of sound effects, BGM, sound, etc. (general sound) output from a gaming machine during the special symbol variation display, that is, during the variation display representation performed using the representation symbol. explain.

[Variable display effects]
34A: For example, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction (for example, from the top) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down. Here, illustration of the background image is omitted (the same applies to the following).

  In FIG. 34 (B): The player presses the upper button of the cross key button 44 to change the volume of sound effects, BGM, voice, etc. (general sound) output from the gaming machine during the variation display effect. Assume that 44a is pressed. A game environment change effect in which a volume setting display screen is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 is executed substantially in synchronization with the player pressing the upper button 44a. Specifically, a left effect design, The volume setting display screen is displayed in the foreground (frontmost when viewed from the player) against the background of the variable display effect in which the row of the middle effect symbol and right effect symbol is scrolled in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom) The Rukoto. This display method of the volume setting display screen (display method of displaying on the foreground instead of the edge of the screen) reflects the intention of adjusting the player's volume. Further, an operation sound such as “pyrone” is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 in order to teach that the volume has been changed by the player.

  In the volume setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, an image simulating the cross key button 44 and a meter display image indicating the currently set volume are displayed. In addition, a portion corresponding to the upper button 44a in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed in a red display mode, and the player is informed that the upper button 44a has been pressed. The meter display image is composed of five meters having different heights and display colors. Specifically, the meter display image is composed in order from the left and is composed of display colors such as blue, green, yellow, orange and red. . In the example shown, four meters from the left are displayed, that is, blue, green, yellow and orange meters are displayed, and the red meter at the right end is not displayed. That is, it is taught that the volume is the fourth level. Therefore, the operation sound such as “pyrone” is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 at the volume of the fourth stage. It should be noted that the setting before pressing the cross key button 44 (up button 44a) indicates that the volume is at the third level.

[Left design stop]
In FIG. 34 (C): For example, when a certain amount of time (about half of the fluctuation time) has elapsed, the left effect design first stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the middle position of the screen.

  In addition, the volume setting display screen disappears because a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has passed since the cross key button 44 (up button 44a) was pressed.

[Right design stop]
In FIG. 35 (D): After this, the right effect symbol is stopped and displayed after the left effect symbol, and the effect of generating the reach state is performed. In this example, the combination of effect symbols is “7” − “Fluctuating (↓)” − “7”, indicating that a reach state has occurred on the effect. Then, after the reach state occurs, a character image such as “reach” is displayed together. Thereby, it can appeal to the player that the reach state has occurred. Further, at this time, a sound such as “reach” may be output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  FIG. 35 (E): It is assumed that the player presses the upper button 44a of the cross key button 44 in order to change the volume during the reach effect. The volume setting display screen is displayed in the foreground at the center of the screen substantially in synchronization with the player pressing the upper button 44a, with the reach effect as the background. Specifically, the volume setting display screen is displayed at the center of the screen in front of the player as compared with the scroll effect by the character image such as “reach” or the medium effect symbol. In the volume setting display screen, a portion corresponding to the upper button 44a in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed in a red display mode, and all five meters are displayed, that is, blue, green, Yellow, orange and red meters are displayed to teach that the current setting is the fifth level of the five levels. Therefore, an operation sound such as “pyrone” is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 at the fifth volume level.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 35 (F): The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol. If the result of the current internal lottery is non-winning and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner, the staging display effect is also performed in a non-winning (out-of-game) manner. (Direction execution means). That is, in the illustrated example, the effect symbol representing the numeral “8” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, the combination of the effect symbols is “7” − “8” − “7”. Since this is a gap, it is expressed in the production that the current variation corresponds to the normal “out of range”. At this time, the fourth symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the dislocation.

  Here, the volume setting display screen is displayed behind the three effect symbols. Although not shown, the volume setting display screen is displayed on the back side of the effect design even when the player changes the volume in the special symbol stop display (when the cross key button 44 is pressed). However, operation sounds are output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56. As a result, it is possible to tell the player who has set the volume that the current fluctuation has been completed, to prevent the progress of the game from being disturbed, and to the player whether the game has been completed. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in games without giving a feeling. Note that the time (stop display time) required for the special symbol stop display (determined stop display) is short, and when the stop display is finished and a new special symbol variable display is started (the scroll of the effect symbols) When the production is started), the volume setting display screen is again displayed in the foreground (frontmost as viewed from the player).

  Next, during the variation display of the special symbol, that is, during the variation display effect performed using the effect symbol, when the variation display effect is an effect with a high expectation degree of jackpot, a sound effect output from the gaming machine, A case where the volume of BGM, sound, etc. (acoustics in general) is changed will be described. Specifically, when changing the volume during a fluctuating display effect at the time of a big hit, or during an effect in which a reach effect that is performed over a long time such as a super reach is performed instead of a normal short reach effect at the time of a loss Will be described.

[Next fluctuation start]
36 (A): When the stop display time of the first special symbol elapses, the start condition of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is satisfied. Here, since there are working memories (two in total) corresponding to the first special symbol in this state, the oldest working memory is consumed, and the next variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. Be started.

  FIG. 36 (B): During the change display effect with a high expectation level for jackpot, the player uses the cross key to change the volume of the sound effect, BGM, voice, etc. (acoustics in general) output from the gaming machine. Assume that the lower button 44c of the button 44 is pressed. The volume setting display screen is displayed in the foreground at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the player pressing the down button 44c. In the volume setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, a portion corresponding to the lower button 44c in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed in a red display mode, and the player presses the lower button 44c. Teaches that has been pressed. The meter display image shows four meters from the left, that is, blue, green, yellow, and orange meters are displayed, and the rightmost red meter is not displayed. It is teaching that the volume is the fourth level in the middle.

  In addition, in order to teach that the volume has been changed by the player, a special operation sound such as “Pokopoko Pawn” is generated from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 instead of a normal operation sound such as “Pilon”. Output in volume. Thus, since a special operation sound is output instead of a normal operation sound, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a game different from the normal game may be played.

  36 (C): Furthermore, it is assumed that the player presses the upper button 44a of the cross key button 44 in order to change the volume. In a volume setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the player pressing the upper button 44a, a portion corresponding to the upper button 44a in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed. Is displayed in red, indicating that the player has pressed the upper button 44a. The meter display image displays all meters, that is, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red meters are displayed, so that the current setting is the fifth level of the five levels. It is teaching.

  In addition, in order to teach that the volume has been changed by the player, a special sound such as “battle reach” is not the normal operation sound such as “pyrone” from the speakers 54, 55, and 56. Is output. In this way, since a special sound is output instead of the normal operation sound, it is possible to further give the player a sense of expectation that a game different from the normal game may be played.

[Preliminary notice before reach occurs]
(D) in FIG. 37: Next, in a relatively early stage of the variable display effect, the variable display of the left effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “6” is stopped at the left position of the screen.

  In addition, a pre-reach notice announcement effect (conversation notice effect) using a character's picture image (picture card) is performed. This pre-reach pre-announcement effect is a pre-announcement effect in which a predetermined conversation content by a character is displayed. The pattern image used in the pre-reach notice effect is located in front of the effect pattern that is displayed on the screen in a variable manner, for example, so as to appear suddenly from the left edge of the screen (other appearance modes) May be.) In addition, an image imitating the effect switching button 45 is displayed on the right end of the screen, and an effect of prompting a response (button pressing) from the player is also executed. As a result, some kind of response is made to the conversation by the character. Note that the “pre-reach notice” means that a reach or a big hit is announced before any effect symbol is stopped and displayed. By executing such a “pre-reach announcement effect”, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “it may develop into a reach = the possibility of a big hit increases” is obtained. In this example, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a female character will give a conversational announcement with a dialogue such as “Don't play?” And that the possibility of a big hit for this change is shown by pressing the button.

  Here, since the volume has been changed by the player, the volume setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 remains. The screen is slightly hidden. However, by displaying the aggressive game environment (volume) setting change by the player on the forefront (frontmost when viewed from the player), the player can create his / her optimal gaming environment, It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the.

  In FIG. 37 (E): It is assumed that the player presses the lower button 44c of the cross key button 44 in order to change the volume during the conversation notice effect. By this volume change, in the volume setting display screen, a portion corresponding to the lower button 44c in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed in a red display mode, and four meters are displayed (blue, (Green, yellow, orange) meter is displayed and teaches that the current setting is the fourth level of the five levels, and the operation sound such as “pyrone” is output from the speakers 54, 55, 56 at that level. Will be output.

  In addition, the conversation notice effect proceeds without waiting for the press of the effect switching button 45. Originally, when the response switching button 45 is pressed, a response corresponding to the conversation of the female character “Don't play?” Is performed, and the response is performed by pressing the down button 44c for changing the volume. It will be. More specifically, another female character appears and an effect is produced that produces a line such as “Gekiatsu!”. Note that the response (character information such as “Gekiatsu!”) By this other character is also displayed on the back side of the volume setting display screen (behind the player).

  Accordingly, when a button (such as the effect switching button 45) is requested to be pressed in order to advance an effect such as a conversation announcement effect, the setting of the game environment (volume, light brightness, etc.) by the player is changed. Therefore, when the cross key button 44 is pressed, the setting of the gaming environment can be changed and the effect can be advanced. As a result, it is possible to create an opportunity for the player to actively change the setting of the game environment (volume), to create an optimal game environment for the player himself, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game. .

[Occurrence of reach condition]
In FIG. 37 (F): Next to the left effect symbol, for example, the change display of the right effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “5” is stopped at the right position of the screen, so that a reach state of “5”-“being changed”-“5” has occurred. On the screen, an image that highlights one line in a reach state is also displayed, and character information such as “reach” is displayed in the center. In addition, an effect of outputting a voice such as “Reach!” Is performed.

  In FIG. 38 (G): After the reach state occurs, the reach effect is executed, and in this example, the battle reach effect is executed. At this time, the effect symbols are displayed in a reduced state at the four corners of the screen. In the example shown in the figure, an image of a snake character that becomes an enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, an image of a female character that is an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen, and an image of a character “VS” is displayed in the center of the screen. Is displayed. Thereby, it can be taught to the player that a battle effect will be started.

  In FIG. 38 (H): When the battle effect progresses, specifically, the effect that the snake character moves from the left side to the right side is performed. Then, there will be a performance in which the female character runs away with surprise and disappears to the right side of the screen.

  Here, it is assumed that the player presses the upper button 44a of the cross key button 44 in order to change the volume during the battle reach effect. The volume setting display screen is displayed in the foreground at the center of the screen substantially in synchronization with the player pressing the upper button 44a, with the reach effect as the background. Specifically, the volume setting display screen is displayed at the center of the screen so as to cover the snake character. In the volume setting display screen, a portion corresponding to the upper button 44a in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed in a red display mode, and the fifth level of the five levels is taught. For this reason, all five meters are displayed in a special manner. Specifically, all the meters are displayed in red. In this way, in order to teach the current volume value, the player may be playing an unusual game by displaying the volume in a special volume display mode instead of the normal volume display mode. It can give a sense of expectation that no It should be noted that a normal operation sound such as “pyrone” is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 at the volume of the fifth stage.

  In FIG. 38, (I): When the battle effect progresses, specifically, a female character swings a magic stick to counterattack, and an effect of emitting electric shock is performed.

  Here, it is assumed that the player presses the lower button 44c of the cross key button 44 in order to change the volume again during the battle reach effect. The volume setting display screen is displayed in the foreground at the center of the screen substantially in synchronism with the pressing of the down button 44c by the player with the reach effect as the background. Specifically, the volume setting display screen is displayed at the center of the screen so as to cover the electric shock released from the magic stick. In the volume setting display screen, a portion corresponding to the lower button 44c in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed in a red display mode, and the fourth level of the five levels is taught. Therefore, four meters from the left are displayed in a special manner. Specifically, four meters are displayed in red.

  In addition, a special effect (so-called group notice effect) at the time of a volume adjustment operation is executed in accordance with the change in the volume. Specifically, there is an effect in which a large amount of white panda characters move from the right side to the left side. As described above, when the cross key button 44 is pressed to change the setting of the gaming environment (volume, light brightness, etc.) by the player, the setting of the gaming environment is changed and a special effect ( Group notice effect, or other cut-in notice effect may be executed. As a result, it is possible to create an opportunity for the player to actively change the setting of the game environment (volume), to create an optimal game environment for the player himself, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game. .

  In order to teach that the volume has been changed by the player, a special voice such as “Chance!” Is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 at the fourth level.

  In FIG. 39 (J): When the battle effect progresses, specifically, an effect in which the snake character gets an electric shock is performed.

  Here, it is assumed that the player presses the upper button 44a of the cross key button 44 in order to change the volume during the battle reach effect. The volume setting display screen is displayed in the foreground at the center of the screen substantially in synchronization with the player pressing the upper button 44a, with the reach effect as the background. Specifically, the volume setting display screen is displayed at the center of the screen so as to cover the snake character that is being electrocuted. In the volume setting display screen, a portion corresponding to the upper button 44a in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed in a red display mode, and the fifth level of the five levels is taught. For this reason, all five meters are displayed in a special manner. Specifically, all the meters are displayed in red. In addition, in order to teach that the volume has been changed by the player, a special voice such as “80 percent!” Is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 at the fifth level.

  In FIG. 39 (K): When the battle production progresses and approaches the final stage, specifically, the female character is displayed in large size along with the letters “Victory!”, And the effect that the snake character escapes to the outside of the screen is executed. Is done. Thereby, it is possible to teach the player that the current fluctuation corresponds to “big hit”. Since the volume change has not been executed for a predetermined time (because the upper button 44a or the lower button 44c of the cross key button 44 is not pressed), the volume setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen is displayed. It has been erased.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 39 (L): For example, the confirmed stop display is also performed for the stop display effect as the effect symbol substantially in synchronization with the confirmed stop display of the first special symbol. The stop display effect of the effect symbol is performed, for example, in a state where the left, middle and right effect symbols are restored to their initial sizes. By performing such a stop display effect, the player can be informed that the final winning type has been confirmed on the effect. In this example, the winning symbol internally corresponds to either “15 round normal symbol” or “15 round probability variable symbol”. However, for example, “6” Is displayed in the center of the screen so that the player is instructed that this time corresponds to either “a normal big hit or a probable big hit”.

  Next, during the big role production performed during the big hit game, the sound effect, BGM, voice, etc. (general sound) output from the gaming machine when the big role production is a production with a high expectation of the probable big hit A case where the volume is changed will be described. Specifically, when changing the volume during a fluctuating display effect at the time of a big hit, or during an effect in which a reach effect that is performed over a long time such as a super reach is performed instead of a normal short reach effect at the time of a loss Will be described.

[Director-in-chief production (special game production)]
[Opening production]
In FIG. 40 (A): When the big hit game is started, first, an opening effect (big start effect) is executed. Specifically, character information to be displayed on the screen is set based on the winning symbol at the time of winning, and in this case, character information such as “BIG BOUNUS” corresponding to “15 round big hit” is displayed.

  In addition, an effect symbol corresponding to the current winning symbol (here, the number “6”) is displayed at the upper right corner of the screen. Thus, by continuously displaying the winning symbol (so-called “remaining eye”) even during the big hit game, it is possible to continuously instruct the player of the information “successful winning with six effect symbols”.

[Right-handed suggestion]
In FIG. 40 (B): Thereafter, a right-handed suggestion effect is executed in which a female character utters a line such as “Aim at the right attacker!”. Thus, the player can be instructed that the position at which the game ball is fired is a right-handed specification in order to win the game ball in the right big prize opening of the right variable winning device 31 corresponding to the right attacker. it can.

[1 round]
In FIG. 40 (C): When the first round of the jackpot game is started, the big-game effect of the content corresponding to the progress of the game, “Big hit” is executed. In the role-playing effect, for example, character information corresponding to the number of rounds “ROUND1” is displayed on the screen.

[5th round]
[Treasure challenge production]
In FIG. 41 (D): In the case of winning with either “15 round normal symbol” or “15 round probability variation symbol”, a treasure challenge effect is executed from the fifth round. In the treasure challenge production, if the horse character pulls the treasure, and if the treasure can be drawn, it corresponds to “15 round probability variation pattern” (the game state is a state with high probability time shortening (probability variation state) after the big hit game) If it cannot be drawn, it indicates that the game state corresponds to the low probability time shortened state (time shortened state) after the big hit game ends.

[6th round]
[Game description production]
41 (E): When the treasure challenge effect is started in the sixth round, a game explanation effect is first executed. In the example shown in the figure, a hermit character is displayed on the right side of the screen, and an effect is produced in which the hermit character utters the line “If you draw a treasure, fireworks rush!”.

[Round 7]
In FIG. 41, (F): When the seventh round is started and the game explanation effect ends, an item providing effect in which the female character provides an item is executed. Specifically, an effect in which a female character straddling a horse takes out an item (food) is executed.

  In FIG. 42 (G): An effect is performed in which the horse character eats the food provided by the female character. At this time, for example, depending on the type of item to be provided, the reliability of success or failure in the treasure challenge effect can be varied.

  Here, it is assumed that the player presses the lower button 44c of the cross key button 44 in order to change the volume during the big role production. The volume setting display screen is displayed in the foreground in the center of the screen, almost in synchronization with the pressing of the down button 44c by the player, with the background of the big role effect. Specifically, the volume setting display screen is displayed at the center of the screen so as to cover the character of the horse eating the food. In the volume setting display screen, a portion corresponding to the lower button 44c in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed in a red display mode, and four (blue, green, yellow, orange) meters are displayed. Then, it is taught that the current setting is the volume level of the fourth level among the five levels, and an operation sound such as “pyrone” is output from the speakers 54, 55, 56 at that volume level.

  In FIG. 42 (H): Further, it is assumed that the player presses the upper button 44a of the cross key button 44 in order to change the volume. In a volume setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the player pressing the upper button 44a, a portion corresponding to the upper button 44a in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed. Is displayed in red, indicating that the player has pressed the lower button 44a. The meter display image displays all meters, that is, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red meters are displayed, so that the current setting is the fifth level of the five levels. It is teaching.

  In addition, in order to teach that the volume has been changed by the player, a special sound such as “confirmed change” is not the normal operation sound such as “pirone” from the speakers 54, 55, and 56. Is output. In this way, since a special sound is output instead of a normal operation sound, the player may be expecting a big hit game different from the normal game, that is, “15 round normal symbol”. It is possible to give a sense of expectation that it may be a jackpot corresponding to a jackpot corresponding to “15 round probability variation symbol” instead of a jackpot corresponding to.

[Eighth round]
In FIG. 42, (I): When the 8th round is started, the screen is switched to display the keen eyes of the horse character, and the characters “Ready” are displayed at the top of the screen. Since the volume change has not been executed for a predetermined time (because the upper button 44a or the lower button 44c of the cross key button 44 is not pressed), the volume setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen is displayed. It has been erased.

[9th round]
In FIG. 43 (J): When the ninth round is started, the letters “GO!” Are displayed at the top of the screen, and it is instructed that the directing effect of the effect switching button 45 has been started. In addition, a button image in which the effect switching button 45 is simplified is displayed in the lower left area of the display screen, and an effect that prompts the player to press the effect switching button 45 is performed. Around the button image, a time meter indicating the lapse of the button effective time is displayed so as to surround the button image, and here, one square corresponds to about 1 second. In the example shown in the figure, all the eight square time meters are displayed as colored images, so that the press of the effect switching button 45 is effective for about 8 seconds from now on. Each square of the time meter decreases by one square every time 1 second elapses.

  In FIG. 43, (K): It is assumed that the player has started striking the effect switching button 45 in response to an effect prompting the player to press the effect switching button 45. Then, the horse character begins to step on the foot in response to repeated hitting of the effect switching button 45, and the effect of gradually moving to the left is executed. At this time, since the remaining squares of the time meter are 6 squares, the player can be informed that the remaining effective time of the effect switching button 45 is about 6 seconds.

[10th round]
In FIG. 43 (L): The player continues to hit the effect switching button 45 continuously. In the illustrated example, the horse character has reached the vicinity of the center. At this time, since the remaining squares of the time meter are four squares, the player can be informed that the remaining effective time of the effect switching button 45 is about four seconds.

  In FIG. 44 (M): The player continues to hit the effect switching button 45 continuously. In the illustrated example, the horse character has reached the left end of the screen. At this time, since the remaining squares of the time meter are two squares, the player can be informed that the remaining effective time of the effect switching button 45 is about two seconds.

  In FIG. 44 (N): When the repetitive striking effect of the effect switching button 45 has reached the final stage, a cut-in notice effect is displayed that is suddenly displayed on the screen so that the character image is split into a large image. . In the example shown in the figure, a female character is displayed in an area cut diagonally on the screen, and a scene in which the female character is praying with both hands together is displayed. At this time, since the time meter has one remaining cell, the player can be informed that the remaining effective time of the effect switching button 45 is about one second.

[12th round]
[When winning 15-round probability variable design]
In FIG. 44, (O): When the 12th round is started, in the case of winning with the “15th round probability variation symbol”, a successful presentation in the treasure challenge production is executed. Specifically, an effect is performed in which the treasure tied to the tip of the string pulled by the horse character pops out vigorously.

[13th round]
In FIG. 45 (P): The character “Success” is displayed at the top of the screen, and an effect is produced in which the hermit character utters the line “Fantastic!”. Such a successful production corresponds to the “15 round probability variation symbol”, and a predetermined random number lottery (for example, 1/10 is won when the button is pressed within the button effective time). This is executed when the button is pressed more than a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) within the button effective time or when the button effective time elapses.

[15th round]
In FIG. 45 (Q): After that, when the big hit game progresses smoothly and moves to the final 15 rounds, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND15” is displayed on the screen, and the unique effects are displayed. An image is displayed.

[At the end of the role]
In FIG. 45, (R): At the timing when the big hit game is finished, the big end effect of the content teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, character information “Fireworks rush rush!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the fireworks rush in the “high probability time shortened state” as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[12th round]
[15 rounds when normal symbol is selected]
In FIG. 46 (S): On the other hand, in the case of winning with “15 round normal symbol”, a failure effect in a treasure challenge effect is executed. Specifically, an effect is performed in which a string pulled by a horse character breaks in the middle.

  In FIG. 46 (T): The character “failure” is displayed in the upper part of the screen, and the effect that the character of the hermit utters the line “sorry” is executed.

[15th round]
In FIG. 46 (U): After that, when the big hit game proceeds smoothly and the final 15 rounds are displayed, the character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND15” is displayed on the screen, and the unique effects are displayed. An image is displayed.

[At the end of the role]
In FIG. 46, (V): At the timing when the big hit game is ended, the big end ending effect of the contents teaching the internal state to be transferred thereafter is executed. In the example shown in the figure, text information “Coast mode entry!” Is displayed on the screen. By executing such a big game end effect, the player can be instructed to shift to the “low probability time shortened state” coast mode as a privilege after the big hit game ends.

[Examples of fireworks rush production]
FIG. 47 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the effect of fireworks rush. This fireworks rush is a mode that is shifted to after a big hit game when either of the “15 round probability variation symbols” or “2 round probability variation symbols” corresponds to a big hit. Fireworks rush is a state with high probability time reduction. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  47 (A): For example, by performing the first variation display after the end of the big hit game, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the “fireworks rush” state. In order to deeply impress the player with the fireworks motif, the background image of the fireworks rush is a background image that expresses "a scene where fireworks are launched in the night sky" and "a female character watching fireworks" It has become. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is variably displayed in the upper right part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

  In FIG. 47 (B): Since the first change (when not winning) after the end of the big hit game, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("3"-"1"-"7 "). Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  (C) in FIG. 47: When the next variation is started, the second variation display is performed after the big hit game ends. In addition, in the example of illustration, the fluctuation | variation display of the effect symbol accompanying the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special symbol is shown. In the high probability time shortening state, since the variable start winning device 28 is frequently operated, as long as the player continues to launch, the variation display of the effect symbol accompanying the variation display of the second special symbol may be performed. Many.

[Example of coast mode production]
FIG. 48 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the coast mode effect. This coast mode is a mode that is shifted to after the end of the big hit game in the case of “15 round normal symbol”. The coast mode is a “low probability time reduction state”. Hereinafter, the flow of production will be described in order.

  In FIG. 48 (A): For example, after the big hit game in the “15 round normal symbol” is finished, the first variation display is performed, so that the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the “coast mode” state. Yes. The background image of the coast mode is a background image with motifs of images such as “sand beach”, “sea”, and “mountain” in order to express the healing impression that is the concept of the coast mode. Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is variably displayed at the lower part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42.

  In FIG. 48 (B): Since the current change (during non-winning) is completed, all effect symbols are stopped and displayed ("1"-"1"-"5"). Further, the fourth symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in a non-winning manner (for example, white display color).

  (C) in FIG. 48: The next fluctuation is started. This coast mode ends when the special symbol changes 100 times without obtaining a winning result. When the coast mode ends, the mode shifts to the normal mode with a low probability non-time reduction state. If a winning result is obtained in the coast mode, a reach effect is executed and a big hit is achieved.

  Next, a case will be described in which the brightness of the various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the panel lamp 53 is changed during the special symbol variable display, that is, during the variable display effect performed using the effect symbol.

[Variable display effects]
49 (A): For example, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction (for example, from the top) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol The variable display effect is started by scrolling down. In addition, illustration of a background image, M1 and M2 showing the number of working memories, a 4th symbol, etc. is omitted here (the same applies thereafter).

  Further, the various lamps 46, 48, 50, and 52 are lit in accordance with the production at the brightness of the third stage among the five stages. Specifically, the lamps 46a, 46b, 48a, 48b, 50a, 50b, 52a, 52b, 52c, and 52d are lit in the white lighting color with the brightness of the third stage.

  49B: During the change display effect, the player presses the right button 44b of the cross key button 44 in order to change the brightness of the various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the board lamp 53. Assume a case. The lighting setting display screen is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 substantially in synchronization with the player pressing the right button 44b. Specifically, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are displayed. The lighting setting display screen is displayed in the foreground against the background of the variable display effect in which the columns are scrolling in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom). This lighting setting display screen display method (display method in which the display is displayed in the foreground, not the edge of the screen) adjusts the player's lighting (brightness of various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and board lamp 53). It reflects the intention of wanting to do it.

  In the illumination setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, an image simulating the cross key button 44 and a meter display image indicating the currently set illumination (brightness) are displayed. Further, in the image imitating the cross key button 44, a portion corresponding to the right button 44b is displayed in a red display mode, and the player is informed that the right button 44b has been pressed. The meter display image is composed of five meters having different heights and display colors. Specifically, the meter display image is composed in order from the left and is composed of display colors such as blue, green, yellow, orange and red. . In the example shown, four meters from the left are displayed, that is, blue, green, yellow and orange meters are displayed, and the red meter at the right end is not displayed. That is, it is taught that the illumination setting is in the fourth stage. In order to teach that the player has changed the lighting, lighting operation effects are executed by the various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the panel lamp 53. In the example shown in the figure, the lamps 46a, 46b, 48a, 48b, 50a, 50b, 52a, 52b, 52c, and 52d are produced in a flashing manner with a white display color of the fourth brightness in a short time.

  49C: It is assumed that the player then presses the right button 44b of the cross key button 44 in order to further change the brightness of the various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the panel lamp 53. . The lighting setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42 is changed substantially in synchronization with the player pressing the right button 44 b, and new lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the panel lamp 53 are newly added. Lighting operation effects are also executed.

  In the lighting setting display screen displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 42, a portion corresponding to the right button 44b in the image imitating the cross key button 44 is displayed in a red display mode, and the right button 44b is displayed to the player. Teaches that has been pressed. The meter display image is composed of five meters having different heights and display colors. Specifically, the meter display image is composed in order from the left and is composed of display colors such as blue, green, yellow, orange and red. . In the illustrated example, four meters from the left are displayed, that is, all the meters of blue, green, yellow, orange, and red are displayed, so the current setting is the fifth level illumination among the five levels. It is teaching that it is a setting. In order to teach that the player has changed the lighting, lighting operation effects are executed by the various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the panel lamp 53. In the example shown in the figure, the lamps 46a, 46b, 48a, 48b, 50a, 50b, 52a, 52b, 52c, and 52d are flashed in a display color different from the normal brightness of the fourth stage in a short time. . For example, an illumination operation effect is performed that blinks in white display color in normal times but flashes in red display color in special times.

  In this way, when the lighting setting is changed during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation this time may be a big hit by executing a lighting operation effect (flashing effect in red display color) different from the normal one. The expectation that it is not possible can be raised, and the fall of the interest with respect to a game can be suppressed.

  Next, an example of a control method for specifically realizing the above effects will be described. The above-described variable display effects, reach effects, notice effects, jackpot effects, various mode effects, game environment change effects, and the like are all controlled through the following control processing.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of effect control processing executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from a reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, a period of several tens of μs to several ms) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes command reception process (step S400), working memory effect management process (step S401), effect symbol management process (step S402), display output process (step S404), lamp driving process (step S406), and acoustic driving. This includes a subroutine group of processing (step S408), effect random number update processing (step S410), gaming environment setting processing (step S411), and other processing (step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The command for the effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72 includes, for example, a special figure destination determination effect command, a (special symbol) effect command when the operating memory number increases, a (special symbol) effect command when the operating memory number decreases, a start port Winning sound control command, demonstration effect command, lottery result command, variation pattern command (special symbol first variation pattern command, special symbol latter variation pattern command), variation start command, stop symbol command, symbol stop command, state designation command, There are a round number command, an error notification command, a jackpot end effect command, a variation pattern destination determination command, and the like. In addition, there are operation sound content change lottery random numbers, special operation sound lottery random numbers, volume display mode change lottery random numbers, and the like.

  Step S401: In the operation memory effect management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the execution of the above-described stored number display effect and the pre-reading notice effect using the markers M1 and M2. The contents of the working memory effect management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the result display effect using the effect symbols, and the effect content when the left variable winning device 30 or the right variable winning device 31 is opened and closed. To control. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects effect patterns of various notice effects (notice effect before reach occurrence, effect after reach, etc.). The contents of the effect symbol management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) with basic control information of the effect contents (for example, the number of working memories of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). , An operation memory effect pattern number, a prefetch notice effect pattern number, a change effect pattern number, a change notice effect number, a background pattern number, etc.). Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (the display control CPU 146 and the VDP 152) controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 42 based on the instructed effect content (effect executing means).

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53 based on the control signal.

  Step S408: In the next sound drive process, the effect control CPU 126 sends the effect contents (for example, BGM, sound data, etc. during the variable display effect, during the reach effect, during the mode transition effect, during the jackpot effect) to the sound drive circuit 134. Instruct. Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56.

  Step S410: In the effect random number update process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect random number includes, for example, a random number used for selecting a notice and a random number used for a normal background change lottery (effect lottery).

  Step S411: In the game environment setting process, the effect control CPU 126 sets a game environment as the game progresses. Specifically, various effects such as sound effects, BGM, sound, etc. (general sound) output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 are produced as the game progresses, and are lit or flashed in accordance with the production. The brightness (brightness gradation) of the lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the panel lamp 53, the magnitude of the repulsive force and the vibration intensity of the effect switching button 45, the rotation speed of the jog dial provided around the effect switching button 45, etc. When a setting change is made by the player for the gaming environment, the effect control CPU 126 performs an operation to reflect the setting change. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S412: In other processing, for example, when there is a movable body for presentation, the presentation control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the movable body driving IC. Although not particularly illustrated, the movable body is operated by a driving source such as a solenoid or a stepping motor, and produces an effect in synchronism with the display of an image by the liquid crystal display 42 or independently. These drive sources such as solenoids and stepping motors can be connected to, for example, the panel illumination board 138 in FIG.

  Through the above-described effect control process, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the contents of the action memory effect management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Working memory production management process]
FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the working memory effect management process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S700: First, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories has been received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130, and confirms whether or not the effect command at the time when the number of working memories increases is stored. When it is confirmed that the effect command at the time of increasing the number of working memories is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S702. If it is not possible to confirm that the effect command at the time of increasing the number of operating memories is stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute step S702.

  Step S702: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect selection process when the number of working memories increases. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect for displaying the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Step S704: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect command at the time when the number of working memories decreases is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the effect command when the number of working memories is reduced is stored. When it is confirmed that the production command when the number of working memories decreases is saved (Yes), the production control CPU 126 executes step S706. When it is not possible to confirm that the effect command at the time of increasing the number of operating memories is stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 does not execute step S706.

Step S706: The effect control CPU 126 executes effect selection processing when the number of working memories decreases. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect of sliding the markers M1 and M2 corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 50).

[Direction design management processing]
FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the effect symbol management process. The effect symbol management process includes an execution selection process (step S500), an effect symbol change pre-process (step S502), an effect symbol change process (step S504), an effect symbol stop display process (step S506), and a variable winning device operation. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the situation has not yet started the variation display effect, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation pre-processing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the effect symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation processing (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the effect symbol variation in-process has been completed, As a jump destination, the effect symbol stop display in-progress process (step S506) is selected. The variable winning device operating process (step S508) is selected as a jump destination only when the variable winning device management process (step S5000 in FIG. 14) is selected in the main control CPU 72. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

  Step S502: In the effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the reach effect according to various conditions (lottery result, winning type, variation pattern, etc.), or produces an effect pattern for the notice effect (reach occurrence other than the pre-reading notice effect pattern). Select a previous notice pattern, a notice pattern after reach, etc.). In addition, the production control CPU 126 also performs demonstration production control when the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing an effect using the effect switching button 45 during execution of the variable display effect using the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player has operated the effect button, and an effect corresponding to the result is displayed. The control information on the contents (button effect) is instructed to the display control CPU 146.

  Step S506: In the effect symbol stop display process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the result display effect using the effect symbols and moving images in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the result display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) ends the variable display effect that has been actually executed within the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and executes the result display effect. As a result, the result display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the result of the internal lottery can be effectively taught (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) to the player (execution of the symbol effect) means). However, in the present embodiment, at the time of a small hit, the result display effect is executed in a manner similar to or approximated to the loss.

  Step S508: In the variable winning device operation process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the small hit or the big hit. In this processing, the effect control CPU 126 selects the contents of the prominent effect according to various conditions (for example, winning type). For example, in the case of 15 round big hits, the effect control CPU 126 selects a 15-round big effect pattern as the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, and instructs this to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). . As a result, the image of the big hit effect is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42, and the effect contents change as the round progresses.

  Or when it corresponds to "small hit", production control CPU126 performs control which performs a mode change production, for example.

[Preliminary design change processing]
FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the above-described effect symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S600: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the command for demonstration effect is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S602.

  Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes a demo selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects a demonstration effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the last address of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process as it is, and controls the contents of the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect pattern in the subsequent display output process (step S404 in FIG. 50) and lamp driving process (step S406 in FIG. 50). To do.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed in step S600 that the demonstration effect command is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S604.

  Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is out of place (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is saved (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not saved (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. In addition to the lottery result command, it is also possible to confirm whether or not the current variation is off based on a variation pattern command (special symbol first half variation pattern command, special symbol latter half variation pattern command) or stop symbol command. is there. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the variation pattern command at the time of loss, it can be determined that the current variation is a loss. Alternatively, if the current stop symbol command specifies a non-winning symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is out of sync.

  Step S606: If the lottery result command is other than non-winning (missing) (step S604: No), the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610. On the contrary, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is not stored (No), since only the lottery result command at the time of small hit is left, in this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S608. Whether or not the current variation is a big hit can also be confirmed based on a variation pattern command (special symbol first half variation pattern command, special symbol second half variation pattern command) or a stop symbol command. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to the variation pattern command at the time of the big hit, it can be determined that the current variation is a big hit. If the current stop symbol command corresponds to the jackpot symbol, it can be determined that the current variation is a jackpot.

  Step S608: The effect control CPU 126 executes a small hit hour variation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command (special symbol first half variation pattern command, special symbol latter half variation pattern command) received from the main control CPU 72. The effect pattern number is prepared in advance corresponding to the variation pattern command, and the effect control CPU 126 can select an effect pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time by referring to an effect pattern selection table (not shown). it can. The production pattern numbers may be prepared in pairs with the variation pattern commands, or a plurality of production pattern numbers may be prepared for one variation pattern command. Since there are two types of variation pattern commands, a special symbol first half variation pattern command and a special symbol second half variation pattern command, the first half production pattern number and the second half production pattern number are also defined for the production pattern number. It will be selected corresponding to each.

  When the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule (change time, reach type and reach occurrence timing) corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time, stop display The mode and the like are determined. Note that the types of effect symbols determined here correspond to the “combination of symbols at the time of a small hit”.

  The above procedure corresponds to the case of “small hit”, but if it corresponds to big hit (2 round big hit, 15 round big hit), the production control CPU 126 confirms that it is “big hit” in step S606 (Yes). . In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610.

  Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a big hit hour fluctuation effect pattern selection process. In this process, similarly to the small hit hour variation effect pattern selection process, the effect control CPU 126 is based on the variation pattern commands (special symbol first half variation pattern command, special symbol latter half variation pattern command) received from the main control CPU 72 at that time. Production pattern numbers (first half production pattern number and second half production pattern number) are determined.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of the big hit is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule corresponding to the effect pattern number at that time (change time, presence / absence of reach, in the case of reach occurrence) (Reach type and reach occurrence timing) and stop display mode (for example, “6”-“6”-“6”, etc.) are determined. Note that, in the big hit effect pattern selection process, the process may be further branched for each big hit stop symbol.

  In the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed. In other words, when the effect control CPU 126 confirms that there is a shift in step S604 (Yes), it next executes step S612.

  Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes a deviation effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 receives the variation pattern commands received from the main control CPU 72 (special symbol first-half variation pattern command, special symbol second-half variation pattern, as in the small hit hour variation effect pattern selection processing and the big hit hour variation effect pattern selection processing. Based on the command), the effect pattern number (first half effect pattern number and second half effect pattern number) at the time of losing is determined.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of losing is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule corresponding to the effect pattern number at that time (change time, presence / absence of reach, in case of reach occurrence) Reach type and reach occurrence timing) and stop display mode (for example, “7”-“2”-“4”, etc.) are determined.

  When any one of the above steps S608, S610, and S612 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S614.

  Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 executes a notice selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the notice effect to be executed during the current variable display effect by lottery. The content of the notice effect is determined based on, for example, the result of internal lottery (winning or non-winning) and the current internal state (normal state, high probability state, time reduction state). As described above, the notice effect is for notifying the player of the possibility that the reach state will occur during the variable display effect, or for notifying that there is a possibility that it will eventually be a big hit. Therefore, the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be low at the time of non-winning, but the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be relatively high to increase the player's expectation at the time of winning.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address). As a result, in the subsequent effect symbol variation processing (step S504 in FIG. 52), the variation display effect and the result display effect are executed based on the actually selected variation effect pattern (effect execution means), and various A notice effect is executed based on the notice effect pattern (effect execution means). In addition, various stay mode effects are executed based on the background (stay) mode pattern selected here (effect execution means).

[Game environment setting processing]
FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the game environment setting process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S800: The effect control CPU 126 executes a volume setting process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 performs a change process on the volume of the sound effect, BGM, sound, etc. (general sound) output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 in the effect executed as the game progresses. Specifically, when a changeable condition is satisfied and the player has changed the volume, a control signal for changing the volume is generated and a game environment change effect ( Notification sound output, push button display, volume display) are set (a control signal for a game environment change effect is generated). Based on these control signals, in the previous process (display output process: step S404, acoustic drive process: step S408), the liquid crystal display 42 executes the effect display of the game environment change effect, and the speakers 54, 55. , 56 outputs an operation sound (sound) corresponding to the content of the game environment change effect. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S802.

  Step S802: The effect control CPU 126 executes an illumination setting process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 changes the brightness of various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52, the panel lamp 53, etc. that are turned on or blinking in accordance with the effect in the effect executed as the game progresses. Perform the process. Specifically, the game environment that satisfies the conditions for changing the brightness of the lighting and generates a control signal to change the brightness when the player performs the change operation, and is executed at the time of the change A change effect (push button display, illumination display) is set (a control signal for a game environment change effect is generated). Based on these control signals, in the previous process (display output process: step S404, lamp drive process: step S406), the liquid crystal display 42 executes the effect display of the game environment change effect, and the game environment change effect. Illumination operation effects by the various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53 according to the contents of the are performed. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S804.

  Step S804: The effect control CPU 126 executes other setting processes. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 performs a change process related to setting of other gaming environments other than volume setting and lighting setting. For example, the player changes the setting of the game environment such as the magnitude of the repulsion force of the effect switching button 45 and the vibration setting (speed, touch width, etc.) and the rotation speed of the jog dial provided around the effect switching button 45. In the case of the production control CPU 126, an operation for reflecting the setting change is performed.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process (FIG. 50).

[Volume setting processing]
FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the volume setting process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S810: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect control CPU 126 has detected a volume adjustment operation. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not an operation signal is input to the effect control device 124 when the upper button 44a or the lower button 44c of the cross key buttons 44 is pressed. As a result of this confirmation, if a volume adjustment operation is detected (Yes), that is, if the upper button 44a or the lower button 44c is pressed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S812. On the other hand, when the volume adjustment operation is not detected (No), that is, when the upper button 44a or the lower button 44c is not pressed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the game environment setting process (FIG. 54).

  Step S812: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the current state is a state where the volume can be set. For example, the effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not a process (player password input process) for inputting the player's personal data (past game data, liquid crystal screen customization settings, etc.) to the gaming machine is currently being performed. Confirm. In addition, it is confirmed whether or not a response is made to a player who is not aiming at volume setting. In the case where a response is made to the player on an effect such as a conversation notice effect, for example, when the press of the effect switching button 45 is requested, the current state is a state where the volume can be set. It shall be determined. As a result of the confirmation, if the current state is a state in which the volume can be set (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S814. On the other hand, when the current state is not a state in which the volume can be set (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the game environment setting process (FIG. 54).

  Step S814: The effect control CPU 126 loads the current volume information. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 loads volume setting information currently output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56. In the present embodiment, the volume is configured from five levels, and the volume information represents the number of levels among the five levels. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S816.

  Step S816: The effect control CPU 126 updates the volume information. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 updates the volume information based on the volume adjustment operation with the cross key button 44 detected in the previous process (step S810). For example, when the upper button 44a is pressed, the volume information is increased by one level (the upper limit is the fifth level), and when the lower button 44b is pressed, the volume information is decreased by one level (the lower limit is the first level). And). The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S818.

  Step S818: The effect control CPU 126 sets the operation sound and the volume display mode based on the volume information. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a basic operation sound as an operation sound for teaching that the volume adjustment operation has been performed for the contents of the game environment change effect relating to the sound volume, and has five display colors different as the sound volume display mode. Set the contents to display only the number corresponding to the volume information in the meter. At this time, the content of the game environment change effect is not determined, and the content may be changed in a later process. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S820.

  Step S820: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current gaming state is during the special symbol fluctuation display (during the production symbol fluctuation display effect). It may include a state in which a special symbol that is not in a waiting state for change is being stopped (displaying a fixed stop). As a result of this confirmation, if the current gaming state is displaying the variation of the special symbol (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S822. On the other hand, when the current game state is not in the special symbol variation display (No), for example, when the variation waiting state or the big hit game is in progress, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S826.

  Step S822: The effect control CPU 126 loads the variation pattern command. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 confirms the variation pattern number of the variation display of the special symbol currently being performed. In addition, you may confirm the fluctuation display effect pattern of effect symbols. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S824.

  Step S824: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current special symbol variation display corresponds to the chance variation. Here, the chance fluctuation represents a fluctuation with a high degree of expectation of jackpot, for example, a fluctuation at the time of big hit or a fluctuation at the time when the fluctuation time is long (a reach production with a high degree of expectation of big hit is executed). To do. Therefore, it is possible to confirm whether or not it corresponds to the chance variation based on the variation pattern command confirmed in the previous process (step S822). As a result of the confirmation, if the variation display of the special symbol currently being performed corresponds to the chance variation (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S828. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the special symbol currently being performed does not correspond to the chance fluctuation (No), for example, when the fluctuation time is a short fluctuation, the presentation control CPU 126 next executes step S830. .

  Step S826: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the promotion chance bonus effect is currently being executed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 is set to fireworks rush (high probability time shortened state) after the jackpot game is ended for the effect (effect pattern) executed during the jackpot game, or the coast mode (low probability time shortened). It is confirmed whether or not an effect (effect pattern) such as “status” is selected. As a result of this confirmation, if the promotion chance bonus effect is currently being executed (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S828. On the other hand, if the promotion chance bonus effect is not currently executed (No), for example, an effect that is clearly set to fireworks rush corresponding to a 15-round probable game or a fireworks rush is executed. If so, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S830.

  Step S828: The effect control CPU 126 executes a volume set content change lottery process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines by lottery whether or not to change the operation sound and volume display mode set in the previous process (step S818). Processing for selecting one of the display modes is performed. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S830.

  Step S830: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current state is a press acceptance state of the effect switching button. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 is an effect in which the currently performed effect is an effect using the effect switching button 45, such as a conversation notice effect, a cut-in notice effect, a continuous hit notice effect, and the like, and the effect change button 45 by the player. It is confirmed whether it is in the state waiting for pressing of. As a result of this confirmation, if the current state is the state of accepting the press of the effect switching button (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S832. On the other hand, when the current state is not the state of accepting the press of the effect switching button (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S834.

  Step S832: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect switching button press execution process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 gives an instruction to execute the effect corresponding to the press, assuming that the player has pressed the effect switch button 45 in the currently performed effect. For example, in the conversation announcement effect, the image that imitates the effect switching button 45 is erased and the female character is newly added as a result of pressing the effect switching button 45 as if the effect was requested. Perform a production that speaks something. Accordingly, the corresponding effect can be advanced by pressing the cross key button 44 accompanying the volume change without requiring the player to press the effect switching button 45. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S834.

  Step S834: The effect control CPU 126 generates a volume setting control signal. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 generates a control signal for a game environment change effect based on the operation sound and volume display mode set in the previous process (step S818 or step S828). Based on this control signal, in the previous process (display output process: step S404, acoustic drive process: step S408), the liquid crystal display 42 executes the effect display of the game environment change effect, and the speakers 54, 55, From 56, an operation sound (sound) corresponding to the content of the game environment change effect is output.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the game environment setting process (FIG. 54).

[Volume set content change lottery process]
FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a volume set content change lottery process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S840: The effect control CPU 126 executes an operation sound content change lottery process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not to change the operation sound for teaching the player that the sound volume has been changed to a special one. A process for selecting one of the operation sounds is performed. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S841.

  Step S841: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the game environment change effect is currently being executed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a game environment change effect indicating that the volume setting has been changed in the liquid crystal display 42 has already been executed. That is, the next volume adjustment operation (the upper button 44a or the lower button 44c is performed before the game environment effect that displays the volume setting after a predetermined time (for example, about 3 seconds) has elapsed since the previous volume adjustment operation was performed. Check whether or not a pressing operation has been performed. As a result of the confirmation, if the game environment change effect is currently being executed (Yes), that is, if a continuous volume adjustment operation is performed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S844. On the other hand, when the game environment change effect is not currently being executed (No), that is, when the first volume adjustment is performed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S842. This confirmation process is performed so as not to change the volume display mode (display color of the five meters) of the volume setting displayed in the liquid crystal display 42 in the middle of the production, thereby setting the volume. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game without giving the player the uncomfortable feeling that the volume display mode changes when the player is playing.

  Step S842: The effect control CPU 126 executes a volume display mode change lottery process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not to change the volume display mode for teaching the player that the volume has been changed to any of the five levels, and changes the volume display mode. Performs a process of selecting one of the special sound volume display modes defined in plural types. The specific processing content will be further described later with reference to another flowchart. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S844.

  Step S844: The effect control CPU 126 executes a special effect lottery process during volume adjustment operation. In this process, when the player performs a volume adjustment operation, the effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not to execute a special effect on the display screen. A process of selecting one of the special effects during operation is performed. For example, an effect of causing a white panda group to appear ((I) in FIG. 38), an effect of causing a special cut-in image to appear, an effect of moving an electric accessory for the effect for a short time (for example, about 0.1 second), etc. Are specified as special effects during volume adjustment operations.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the volume setting process (FIG. 55).

[Operation sound content change lottery process]
FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the operation sound content change lottery process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S850: The effect control CPU 126 acquires various random numbers. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 loads the operation sound content change lottery random number and the special operation sound lottery random number updated in the previous process (step S410) from the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S852.

  Step S852: The effect control CPU 126 confirms the current progress status. Specifically, the production control CPU 126 confirms whether the current game is a big hit game or whether a special symbol is being displayed. In addition, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is confirmed whether the first half of the change is being displayed before the reach effect is performed or whether the second half is being displayed in a reach effect. In addition, it is possible to confirm the content of the currently executed (or scheduled to be performed), specifically, an effect in which a special effect such as a reach effect or a pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed. The contents (production pattern number) may be confirmed. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S854.

  Step S854: The effect control CPU 126 loads a command corresponding to the progress status. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 confirms a command corresponding to the progress status confirmed in the previous process (step S852). For example, when the current progress status is a big hit game, the type (content) of the stop symbol command is confirmed. Also, if the current progress is in the first half variation display of the special symbol, check the type (contents) of the special symbol first half variation pattern command. If the second half variation display is in progress, the type of the special symbol second half variation pattern command ( checking the content. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S856.

  Step S856: The effect control CPU 126 refers to the command-specific operation sound content change probability setting table. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 refers to the command-specific operation sound content change probability setting table stored in the ROM 128. The effect control CPU 126 refers to this table, and determines the change probability as to whether or not to change the operation sound output in the game environment change effect to be executed this time to the special operation sound for each command (by game situation). Can do. An example of a specific table will be briefly described.

[Operation sound content change probability setting table by command]
FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of a command-specific operation sound content change probability setting table.
Specifically, a change probability for changing to a special operation sound is defined for each command (by game situation). If the special symbol that is not a chance fluctuation is being displayed, or if the game is a big hit game when it corresponds to a two-round big hit (two round normal symbol big hit or two round probable big hit) The change probability is not specified because it is not executed.

  For example, the change probability is “10%” when the current game situation is a big hit game and the content of the stop symbol command is a 15-round normal symbol. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the operation sound is changed only once about 10 times.

  On the other hand, the change probability is “30%” when the current game situation is a big hit game and the content of the stop symbol command is a 15-round probability variable symbol. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the operation sound is changed about three times out of ten times.

  For example, the change probability is “5%” when the current game situation is in the first-half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol first-half variation pattern command is any one of the variation pattern numbers 4 to 6. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the operation sound is changed only once in 20 times.

  Further, the change probability is “10%” when the current game situation is in the second half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol second half variation pattern command is the variation pattern number 14 or 15. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the operation sound is changed only once about 10 times.

  For example, the change probability is “20%” when the current gaming situation is during the first half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol first half variation pattern command is any one of the variation pattern numbers 21 to 23. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the operation sound is changed about twice in 10 times.

  The change probability is “25%” when the current game situation is in the first-half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol first-half variation pattern command is any one of the variation pattern numbers 24-26. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the operation sound is changed about once out of four times.

  For example, the change probability is “25%” when the current game situation is in the second half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol second half variation pattern command is the variation pattern number 31 or 32. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the operation sound is changed about once out of four times.

  Further, the change probability is “30%” when the current game situation is in the second half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol second half variation pattern command is the variation pattern number 33 or 34. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the operation sound is changed about three times out of ten times.

  In the present embodiment, the change probability is changed for each command to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.For example, by setting the special operation sound to be easily output at the time of the big hit, the expectation to the big hit is further increased. By setting it higher and making it difficult to output special operation sounds when falling, the feeling of disappointment given to the player when falling is reduced is reduced. However, without changing the change probability in detail as described above, specifically, changing the change probability according to the internal lottery result without changing the change probability for each command (variation pattern). In addition, the same change probability may be used for all, and the change probability can be set as appropriate.

[Refer to Fig. 57: Operation sound content change lottery process]
As described above, when the change probability regarding whether or not to change the operation sound output in the gaming environment change effect to be executed this time to the special operation sound is determined for each command (by game situation), the effect control CPU 126 next performs a step. S858 is executed.

  Step S858: The effect control CPU 126 executes an operation sound content change lottery. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 uses the predetermined winning table set based on the operation sound content change lottery random number and the corresponding change probability acquired in the previous process (steps S850 and S856) to generate the operation sound. Decide whether to change the contents. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S860.

  Step S860: The effect control CPU 126 checks whether or not the lottery result in the previous process (step S858) corresponds to changing the operation sound content. As a result of this confirmation, when the lottery result corresponds to changing the operation sound content (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S862. On the other hand, when the lottery result does not correspond to changing the operation sound content (No), the production control CPU 126 returns to the volume set content change lottery process (FIG. 56).

  Step S862: The effect control CPU 126 refers to the special operation sound selection table corresponding to the command and the progress status. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 selects the special operation sound corresponding to the command or progress status confirmed in the previous processing (step S852, step S854) from among a plurality of types of special operation sound selection tables stored in the ROM 128. Browse the table. By referring to this table, the effect control CPU 126 can determine the special operation sound to be output in the game environment change effect to be executed this time in accordance with the command and the progress status. An example of a specific plurality of tables will be briefly described later. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S864.

  Step S864: The effect control CPU 126 executes a special operation sound lottery. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 uses the special operation sound lottery random number acquired in the previous processing (step S850, step S864) or the special operation sound selection table referred to, and outputs a special game environment change effect. The operation sound content (type) (special operation sound pattern number) is selected from a plurality of types. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S866.

  Step S866: The effect control CPU 126 sets the special operation sound selected in the previous process (step S864). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 changes the operation sound output in the game environment change effect set in advance in the previous process (step S818) to the special operation sound selected this time. As a result, a special operation sound is actually output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56 at a new volume.

  When the above procedure is completed, the production control CPU 126 returns to the volume set content change lottery process (FIG. 56).

[Special operation sound selection table A]
FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an example of the special operation sound selection table A. This selection table is referred to when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and is also being displayed in the first half before the reach. In addition, when the first-half fluctuation display before reach is being performed, a special operation sound table B described later is also referred to in the same manner. The operation sound selection table is selected and referred to. In addition, a plurality of types of special operation sound selection tables may be defined in advance, and the corresponding special operation sound selection table may be selected and referred to based on the contents of the effects.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “special operation sound pattern number” are stored as a set, one byte at a time, starting from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “51”, “102”, “153”, “204”, and “255 (FFH)” are provided. On the other hand, “1” to “5” of “special operation sound pattern number” are assigned.

  Each special operation sound pattern indicates that different operation sounds are output from the speakers 54, 55, and 56. Here, the operation sound to be output specifically includes only a sound effect (melody) or a sound output in accordance with the sound effect.

  Specifically, the special operation sound pattern number “1” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound effect such as “Poco Poko Pawn” is output, and the special operation sound pattern number “2” is an effect such as “Pirolo Lolone”. It corresponds to the special operation sound that sounds are output.

  The special operation sound pattern number “3” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “continue” is output in accordance with a predetermined sound effect, and the special operation sound pattern number “4” is a predetermined effect sound. It corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “pseudo ream” is output according to the sound, and the special operation sound pattern number “5” is output as a sound “chance!” According to a predetermined sound effect. Supports special operation sounds. Note that the special operation sound pattern number “4” can be selected when a specific condition (when the effect pattern corresponds to the pseudo-continuous effect) is satisfied.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded special operation sound lottery random value with the “comparison value” in the special operation sound selection table described above. Select the special operation sound pattern number corresponding to the value. For example, if the special operation sound lottery random number value at that time is “170”, the main control CPU 72 is inconsistent with the comparison value because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “51”. Compare numerical values sequentially. When the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value (204), the main control CPU 72 selects “4” as the corresponding special operation sound pattern number.

[Special operation sound selection table B]
FIG. 60 is a diagram illustrating an example of the special operation sound selection table B. This selection table is referred to when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner and is also being displayed in the first half before the reach.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “special operation sound pattern number” are stored as a set, one byte at a time, starting from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “51”, “102”, “153”, “204”, and “255 (FFH)” are provided. On the other hand, “6” to “10” of “special operation sound pattern number” are assigned.

  Specifically, the special operation sound pattern number “6” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound effect such as “Poco Poko Pawn” is output, and the special operation sound pattern number “7” has an effect such as “Pirolo Lolone”. It corresponds to the special operation sound that sounds are output. The special operation sound contents of the special operation sound pattern numbers “6” and “7” are the same as the special operation sound contents of the special operation sound pattern numbers “1” and “2”. It may be unified to “1” or “2” (similarly, the special operation sound pattern number may be unified when the contents of the special operation sound are the same).

  The special operation sound pattern number “8” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “development” is output in accordance with a predetermined sound effect, and the special operation sound pattern number “9” is a predetermined effect sound. For example, a special operation sound such as “battle notice” is output according to the sound, and the special operation sound pattern number “10” is output according to a predetermined sound effect as “chance!”. It corresponds to the special operation sound.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded special operation sound lottery random value with the “comparison value” in the special operation sound selection table described above. Select the special operation sound pattern number corresponding to the value. For example, if the special operation sound lottery random number value at that time is “170”, the main control CPU 72 is inconsistent with the comparison value because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “51”. Compare numerical values sequentially. When the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value (204), the main control CPU 72 selects “9” as the corresponding special operation sound pattern number.

[Special operation sound selection table C]
FIG. 61 is a diagram illustrating an example of the special operation sound selection table C. As illustrated in FIG. This selection table is referred to when the special symbol is variably displayed, the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a loss, and further, the second half variability display for performing the reach effect is being performed.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “special operation sound pattern number” are stored as a set, one byte at a time, starting from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “51”, “102”, “153”, “204”, and “255 (FFH)” are provided. On the other hand, “11” to “15” of “special operation sound pattern number” are assigned.

  Specifically, the special operation sound pattern number “11” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound effect such as “pocopoco pawn” is output, and the special operation sound pattern number “12” is an effect such as “pyrrolo rolone”. It corresponds to the special operation sound that sounds are output.

  The special operation sound pattern number “13” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “Gekiatsu” is output in accordance with a predetermined sound effect, and the special operation sound pattern number “14” is a predetermined effect sound. For example, it corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “30%” is output in accordance with the sound, and the special operation sound pattern number “15” is output in a sound such as “Chance!” In accordance with a predetermined sound effect. It corresponds to the special operation sound.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded special operation sound lottery random value with the “comparison value” in the special operation sound selection table described above. Select the special operation sound pattern number corresponding to the value. For example, if the special operation sound lottery random number value at that time is “170”, the main control CPU 72 is inconsistent with the comparison value because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “51”. Compare numerical values sequentially. When the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value (204), the main control CPU 72 selects “14” as the corresponding special operation sound pattern number.

[Special operation sound selection table D]
FIG. 62 is a diagram illustrating an example of the special operation sound selection table D. This selection table is referred to when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a big hit, and the second half of the variation display for performing a reach effect is being performed.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “special operation sound pattern number” are stored as a set, one byte at a time, starting from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “51”, “102”, “153”, “204”, and “255 (FFH)” are provided. On the other hand, “16” to “20” of “special operation sound pattern number” are assigned.

  Specifically, the special operation sound pattern number “16” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound effect such as “pocopoco pawn” is output, and the special operation sound pattern number “17” has an effect such as “pyrrolo rolone”. It corresponds to the special operation sound that sounds are output.

  Further, the special operation sound pattern number “18” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “Gekiatsu” is output in accordance with a predetermined sound effect, and the special operation sound pattern number “19” is a predetermined effect sound. For example, a special operation sound such as “80%” is output according to the sound, and the special operation sound pattern number “20” is output according to a predetermined sound effect such as “Congratulations!”. It corresponds to the special operation sound.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded special operation sound lottery random value with the “comparison value” in the special operation sound selection table described above. Select the special operation sound pattern number corresponding to the value. For example, if the special operation sound lottery random number value at that time is “170”, the main control CPU 72 is inconsistent with the comparison value because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “51”. Compare numerical values sequentially. When the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value (204), the main control CPU 72 selects “19” as the corresponding special operation sound pattern number.

[Special operation sound selection table E]
FIG. 63 is a diagram showing an example of the special operation sound selection table E. This selection table is referred to when the jackpot game is in progress and the jackpot corresponds to the 15-round normal symbol jackpot.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “special operation sound pattern number” are stored as a set, one byte at a time, starting from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “51”, “102”, “153”, “204”, and “255 (FFH)” are provided. On the other hand, “21” to “25” of “special operation sound pattern number” are assigned.

  Specifically, the special operation sound pattern number “21” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound effect such as “Poco Poko Pawn” is output, and the special operation sound pattern number “22” has an effect such as “Pirolo Lolone”. It corresponds to the special operation sound that sounds are output.

  The special operation sound pattern number “23” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “good feeling” is output in accordance with a predetermined sound effect, and the special operation sound pattern number “24” is a predetermined operation sound. For example, it corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “30%” is output according to the sound effect, and the special operation sound pattern number “25” is output as a sound “chance!” According to a predetermined sound effect. It corresponds to special operation sound.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded special operation sound lottery random value with the “comparison value” in the special operation sound selection table described above. Select the special operation sound pattern number corresponding to the value. For example, if the special operation sound lottery random number value at that time is “170”, the main control CPU 72 is inconsistent with the comparison value because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “51”. Compare numerical values sequentially. When the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value (204), the main control CPU 72 selects “24” as the corresponding special operation sound pattern number.

[Special operation sound selection table F]
FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating an example of the special operation sound selection table F. This selection table is referred to when a jackpot game is being played and the jackpot corresponds to a 15-round probability variable symbol jackpot.

  This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “special operation sound pattern number” are stored as a set, one byte at a time, starting from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “51”, “102”, “153”, “204”, and “255 (FFH)” are provided. On the other hand, “26” to “30” of “special operation sound pattern number” are assigned.

  Specifically, the special operation sound pattern number “26” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound effect such as “Poco Poko Pawn” is output, and the special operation sound pattern number “27” has an effect such as “Pirolo Lolone”. It corresponds to the special operation sound that sounds are output.

  The special operation sound pattern number “28” corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “fireworks rush” is output in accordance with a predetermined sound effect, and the special operation sound pattern number “29” is a predetermined operation sound. For example, it corresponds to a special operation sound in which a sound such as “confirmed change” is output in accordance with the sound effect, and the special operation sound pattern number “30” outputs a sound of “congratulations!” In accordance with a predetermined sound effect. It corresponds to special operation sound.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded special operation sound lottery random value with the “comparison value” in the special operation sound selection table described above. Select the special operation sound pattern number corresponding to the value. For example, if the special operation sound lottery random number value at that time is “170”, the main control CPU 72 is inconsistent with the comparison value because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “51”. Compare numerical values sequentially. When the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value (204), the main control CPU 72 selects “29” as the corresponding special operation sound pattern number.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of special operation sound selection tables are defined for each command, gaming state, and the content of an effect being executed. A special operation sound corresponding to the production content is output. In addition, the operation sound different from the normal operation sound (sound effect such as a pillow) gives the player a sense of expectation for the big hit while giving a range of effects, and suppresses a decrease in interest in the game. Note that multiple types of selection tables are defined, and multiple types of selectable operation sounds are not defined, and only one selection table is defined, and operation sounds are set, and the current situation (command, gaming state, execution) The special operation sound to be selected may be changed as appropriate, such as selecting an operation sound corresponding to the production contents in the middle).

[Volume display mode change lottery process]
FIG. 65 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the volume display mode change lottery process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S870: The effect control CPU 126 acquires a volume display mode change lottery random number. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 loads the volume display mode change lottery random number updated in the previous process (step S410) from the counter area of the RAM 130. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S872.

  Step S872: The effect control CPU 126 confirms the current progress status. Specifically, the production control CPU 126 confirms whether the current game is a big hit game or whether a special symbol is being displayed. In addition, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is confirmed whether the first half of the change is being displayed before the reach effect is performed or whether the second half is being displayed in a reach effect. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S874.

  Step S874: The effect control CPU 126 loads a command corresponding to the progress status. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 confirms the command corresponding to the progress status confirmed in the previous process (step S872). For example, when the current progress status is a big hit game, the type (content) of the stop symbol command is confirmed. Also, if the current progress is in the first half variation display of the special symbol, check the type (contents) of the special symbol first half variation pattern command. If the second half variation display is in progress, the type of the special symbol second half variation pattern command ( checking the content. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S876.

  Step S876: The effect control CPU 126 refers to the command-specific volume display mode change probability setting table. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 refers to the command-specific volume display mode change probability setting table stored in the ROM 128. By referring to this table, the effect control CPU 126 determines the change probability regarding whether or not to change the volume display mode displayed in the liquid crystal display 42 to the special volume display mode in the gaming environment change effect executed this time by command ( It can be decided according to gaming situation). An example of a specific table will be briefly described.

[Command-specific volume display mode change probability setting table]
FIG. 66 is a diagram showing an example of a command-specific volume display mode change probability setting table.
Specifically, a change probability for changing to the special sound volume display mode is defined for each command (for each game situation). If the special symbol that is not a chance variation is being displayed, or if the game is a big hit game when it corresponds to a big hit of two rounds (two round normal symbol big hit or two round probable big bonus) The change probability is not specified because it is not executed.

  For example, the change probability is “20%” when the current game situation is a big hit game and the content of the stop symbol command is a 15-round normal symbol. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the volume display mode is changed only about 2 times out of 10 times.

  On the other hand, the change probability is “40%” when the current game situation is a big hit game and the content of the stop symbol command is a 15-round probability variable symbol. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the volume display mode is changed about four times out of ten times.

  For example, the change probability is “15%” when the current game situation is in the first-half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol first-half variation pattern command is any one of the variation pattern numbers 4 to 6. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the volume display mode is changed only about 3 times out of 20.

  The change probability is “20%” when the current game situation is in the second half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol second half variation pattern command is the variation pattern number 14 or 15. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the volume display mode is changed only about 2 times out of 10 times.

  For example, the change probability is “30%” when the current game situation is in the first half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol first half variation pattern command is any one of the variation pattern numbers 21 to 23. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the volume display mode is changed about three times out of ten times.

  The change probability is “35%” when the current game situation is in the first-half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol first-half variation pattern command is any one of the variation pattern numbers 24-26. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the volume display mode is changed about 7 times out of 20 times.

  For example, the change probability is “35%” when the current game situation is in the second half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol second half variation pattern command is the variation pattern number 31 or 32. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the volume display mode is changed about 7 times out of 20 times.

  Further, the change probability is “40%” when the current game situation is in the second half variation display of the special symbol and the content of the special symbol second half variation pattern command is the variation pattern number 33 or 34. That is, when the cross key button 44 (up button 44a or down button 44c) is pressed, the volume display mode is changed about four times out of ten times.

  In this embodiment, the change probability is changed for each command to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.For example, by setting the special volume display mode in the liquid crystal display 42 so that it can be easily displayed in a big hit, The feeling of expectation for the big hit is further increased, and when it falls off, the special sound volume display mode is set to be difficult to display in the liquid crystal display 42, thereby reducing the feeling of disappointment given to the player when it falls out. . However, without changing the change probability in detail as described above, specifically, changing the change probability according to the internal lottery result without changing the change probability for each command (variation pattern). In addition, the same change probability may be used for all, and the change probability can be set as appropriate.

[See Figure 65: Volume display mode change lottery process]
As described above, when the change probability regarding whether or not to change the volume display mode displayed in the liquid crystal display 42 to the special volume display mode in the gaming environment change effect executed this time is determined by command (by game situation). Then, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S878.

  Step S878: The effect control CPU 126 executes an operation sound content change lottery. Specifically, the production control CPU 126 uses the predetermined winning table set based on the volume display mode change lottery random number and the corresponding change probability acquired in the previous process (steps S870 and S876), and the volume display mode. Decide whether to change. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S880.

  Step S880: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the lottery result in the previous process (Step S878) corresponds to changing the volume display mode. As a result of this confirmation, when the lottery result corresponds to changing the volume display mode (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S882. On the other hand, when the lottery result does not correspond to changing the volume display mode (No), the production control CPU 126 returns to the volume set content change lottery process (FIG. 56).

  Step S882: The effect control CPU 126 refers to the special volume display mode selection table corresponding to the command and the progress status. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 refers to a special sound volume display mode selection table stored in the ROM 128. The effect control CPU 126 can determine the special sound volume display mode to be displayed in the liquid crystal display 42 in the game environment change effect to be executed this time by referring to this table. An example of a specific table will be briefly described later. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S884.

  Step S884: The effect control CPU 126 executes a special sound volume display mode lottery. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 uses the special volume display mode lottery random number acquired in the previous processing (step S870, step S884) or the referenced special volume display mode selection table to display the liquid crystal display in the game environment change effect. A special volume display mode (type) (special volume display mode pattern number) to be displayed in 42 is selected from a plurality of types. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S886.

  Step S886: The effect control CPU 126 sets the special sound volume display mode selected in the previous process (step S884). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 changes the volume display mode displayed in the liquid crystal display 42 in the game environment change effect set in advance in the previous process (step S818) to the special volume display mode selected this time. . As a result, the five meter images that are actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in the steps corresponding to the new sound volume (all five steps) are displayed in a special sound volume display mode.

  When the above procedure is completed, the production control CPU 126 returns to the volume set content change lottery process (FIG. 56).

[Special volume display mode selection table]
FIG. 67 is a diagram showing an example of the special sound volume display mode selection table.
This selection table has, for example, a structure in which “comparison value” and “special volume display mode pattern number” are set and stored in units of 1 byte in order from the head address. In the “comparison value”, for example, six different values “51”, “102”, “153”, “204”, and “255 (FFH)” are provided. On the other hand, “1” to “5” of “special volume display pattern number” are assigned.

  Specifically, the special volume display mode pattern number “1” corresponds to a special volume display mode such as “all green display”. Specifically, in the normal case, the five meter images are blue, In contrast to the display modes such as green, yellow, orange, and red, in this special case, all five meter images are changed to a display mode that is displayed in yellow.

In addition, the special volume display mode pattern number “2” corresponds to a special volume display mode such as “all yellow display”, and specifically, a display mode in which all five meter images are displayed in yellow. Changed to
The special volume display mode pattern number “3” corresponds to a special volume display mode such as “all orange display”, and specifically, the display mode is changed to a display mode in which all five meter images are displayed in orange. .
The special volume display mode pattern number “4” corresponds to a special volume display mode such as “all red display”. Specifically, the display is changed to a display mode in which all five meter images are displayed in red. .
The special volume display mode pattern number “5” corresponds to a special volume display mode such as “all rainbow color display”. Specifically, all five meter images are displayed in rainbow colors (7 colors). The display mode is changed.

  Then, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the loaded special volume display mode lottery random value with the “comparison value” in the above-described special volume display mode selection table. A special sound volume display mode pattern number corresponding to the comparison value is selected. For example, if the special sound volume display mode lottery random number value at that time is “170”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “51”. Compare random values sequentially. When the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value (204), the main control CPU 72 selects “4” as the corresponding special volume display mode pattern number.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the special volume display mode selection table is defined, and by defining a plurality of types of volume display modes in the table, the normal volume display mode (five different meter image displays) is defined. Different sound volume display modes give the player a sense of expectation for jackpots while giving a range of effects, and suppress a decrease in interest in the game. It should be noted that only one special volume display mode may be defined without defining a plurality of selectable volume display modes.

(Lighting setting process)
FIG. 68 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the illumination setting process. Hereinafter, the contents will be described along a procedure example.

  Step S910: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the effect control CPU 126 has detected an illumination adjustment operation. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not an operation signal is input to the effect control device 124 when the right button 44b or the left button 44d of the cross key buttons 44 is pressed. If the lighting adjustment operation is detected as a result of this confirmation (Yes), that is, if the right button 44b or the left button 44d is pressed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S912. On the other hand, when the lighting adjustment operation is not detected (No), that is, when the right button 44b or the left button 44d is not pressed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the game environment setting process (FIG. 54).

  Step S912: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current state is a state where illumination setting is possible. For example, the effect control CPU 126 determines whether or not a process (player password input process) for inputting the player's personal data (past game data, liquid crystal screen customization settings, etc.) to the gaming machine is currently being performed. Confirm. In addition to this, it is confirmed whether or not a response is made to a player who does not aim for lighting setting. In the case where a response is made to the player on an effect such as a conversation notice effect, for example, when the press of the effect switching button 45 is requested, the current state is a state where the volume can be set. It shall be determined. As a result of this confirmation, when the current state is a state in which illumination setting is possible (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S914. On the other hand, if the current state is not a state where lighting can be set (No), the effect control CPU 126 returns to the gaming environment setting process (FIG. 54).

  Step S914: The effect control CPU 126 loads the current illumination information. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 loads brightness setting information output (lighted) from various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the panel lamp 53. In the present embodiment, the illumination (brightness) is configured from five levels, and the illumination information represents the number of levels among the five levels. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S916.

  Step S916: The effect control CPU 126 updates the illumination information. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 updates the illumination information based on the illumination adjustment operation by the cross key button 44 detected in the previous process (step S910). For example, when the right button 44b is pressed, the lighting information is increased by one level (the upper limit is the fifth level), and when the left button 44d is pressed, the lighting information is decreased by one level (the lower limit is the first level). And). The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S918.

  Step S918: The effect control CPU 126 sets an illumination operation effect and an illumination display mode based on the illumination information. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 provides effects by various lamps 46, 48, 50, 52 and the panel lamp 53 as lighting operation effects that teach that the lighting adjustment operation has been performed on the contents of the gaming environment change effects related to lighting ( For example, an effect such as lighting / flashing in a predetermined manner for a short time) is executed, and the content of displaying only the number corresponding to the illumination information among the five meters having different display colors is set as the illumination display manner. At this time, the content of the game environment change effect is not determined, and the content may be changed in a later process. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S920.

  Step S920: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current gaming state is during the special symbol fluctuation display (during the effect symbol fluctuation display effect). It may include a state in which a special symbol that is not in a waiting state for change is being stopped (displaying a fixed stop). As a result of this confirmation, if the current gaming state is during the special symbol variation display (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S922. On the other hand, when the current game state is not in the special symbol variation display (No), for example, when the variation waiting state or the big hit game is in progress, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S926.

  Step S922: The effect control CPU 126 loads the variation pattern command. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 confirms the variation pattern number of the variation display of the special symbol currently being performed. In addition, you may confirm the fluctuation display effect pattern of effect symbols. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S924.

  Step S924: The production control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the special symbol variation display currently being performed corresponds to the chance variation. Here, the chance fluctuation represents a fluctuation with a high degree of expectation of jackpot, for example, a fluctuation at the time of big hit or a fluctuation at the time when the fluctuation time is long (a reach production with a high degree of expectation of big hit is executed). To do. Therefore, it is possible to confirm whether or not it corresponds to the chance variation based on the variation pattern command confirmed in the previous process (step S922). As a result of the confirmation, if the currently displayed change display of the special symbol corresponds to the chance change (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S928. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol currently being performed does not correspond to the chance variation (No), for example, when the variation time is a short variation, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S930. .

  Step S926: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the promotion chance bonus effect is currently being executed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 is set to fireworks rush (high probability time shortened state) after the jackpot game is ended for the effect (effect pattern) executed during the jackpot game, or the coast mode (low probability time shortened). It is confirmed whether or not an effect (effect pattern) such as “status” is selected. As a result of the confirmation, if the promotion chance bonus effect is currently being executed (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S928. On the other hand, if the promotion chance bonus effect is not currently executed (No), for example, an effect that is clearly set to fireworks rush corresponding to a 15-round probable game or a fireworks rush is executed. If so, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S930.

  Step S928: The effect control CPU 126 executes a lighting set content change lottery process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines by lottery whether or not to change the illumination operation effect and the illumination display mode set in the previous process (step S918). And a process for selecting one of the illumination display modes. For example, in the same manner as the volume set content change lottery process, after determining whether or not to change the lighting operation effect to a special one, any one of the special lighting operation effects specified in a plurality of types when changing the lighting operation effect is selected. And selecting one of the special illumination display modes that are defined in a plurality of types when changing the illumination display mode to a special one. I do. For example, a normal lighting operation effect performed by the various lamps 46, 48, 50, and 52 is white and blinks for a short time, whereas the special lighting operation blinks for a short time with a color different from white (for example, red). Lighting operation effects are defined. As for the special illumination display mode, like the special audio display mode, the normal one displays five meters in different colors, whereas all meters display in the same color (for example, red). It is prescribed as a thing. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S930.

  Step S930: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current state is a press acceptance state of the effect switching button. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 is an effect in which the currently performed effect is an effect using the effect switching button 45, such as a conversation notice effect, a cut-in notice effect, a continuous hit notice effect, and the like, and the effect change button 45 by the player. It is confirmed whether it is in the state waiting for pressing of. As a result of this confirmation, if the current state is a state where the effect switching button is pressed (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S932. On the other hand, when the current state is not the state of accepting the press of the effect switching button (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S934.

  Step S932: The effect control CPU 126 executes an effect switching button press execution process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 gives an instruction to execute the effect corresponding to the press, assuming that the player has pressed the effect switch button 45 in the currently performed effect. For example, in the conversation announcement effect, the image that imitates the effect switching button 45 is erased and the female character is newly added as a result of pressing the effect switching button 45 as if the effect was requested. Perform a production that speaks something. Therefore, the corresponding effect can be advanced by pressing the cross key button 44 accompanying the change in the brightness of the illumination, without requiring the player to press the effect switching button 45. The effect control CPU 126 next executes step S934.

  Step S934: The effect control CPU 126 generates an illumination setting control signal. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 generates a control signal for a game environment change effect based on the lighting operation effect and the lighting display mode set in the previous process (step S918 or step S928). Based on this control signal, in the previous process (display output process: step S404, lamp drive process: step S406), the liquid crystal display 42 executes the effect display of the game environment change effect, and the game environment change effect is displayed. Illumination operation effects by the various lamps 46 to 52 and the panel lamp 53 according to the contents are executed.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the game environment setting process (FIG. 54).

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented with various modifications. The aspect of the effect mentioned in one embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the aspect of the effect described above.

  In addition, the images given in the other effects are merely examples, and these can be appropriately modified. Further, the structure, board configuration, specific set values, etc. of the pachinko machine 1 are preferable examples including those shown in the figure, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

  Even if the cross key button 44 is not used in the setting of the gaming environment, the setting of the gaming environment may be adjusted by using the jog dial (left rotation operation or right rotation operation) after pressing the effect switching button 45. In that case, as the contents of the game environment change effect, it is possible to use only five meter images without displaying an image simulating the cross key button 44.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board 8a Game area 20 Start gate 26 Upper start prize port 28 Variable start prize device 28a Lower start prize port 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol operation memory lamp 34 1st special symbol display device 35 2nd special symbol Display device 34a First special symbol operation memory lamp 35a Second special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42 Liquid crystal display 70 Main control device 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU

Claims (8)

Effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect as the game progresses;
For the effect executed by the effect execution means, a game environment setting means for setting a game environment,
An operation input receiving means for receiving an operation input;
A gaming environment changing means for changing the gaming environment set by the gaming environment setting means based on a predetermined manipulation input received by the manipulation input receiving means;
When the gaming environment is changed by the gaming environment changing means, a gaming environment change effect execution means for executing a gaming environment change effect that teaches that the gaming environment has been changed;
Game environment change effect content setting for setting the content of the game environment change effect executed by the game environment change effect execution means as content according to any of the modes corresponding to the currently played game among a plurality of types of modes A gaming machine comprising: means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming environment change effect content setting means is
The content of the game environment change effect executed by the game environment change effect execution means is advantageous for the player in the normal effect pattern in which the game environment change effect is executed in a normal manner and the currently played game. A game environment change effect pattern defining means for predefining a special effect pattern for executing the game environment change effect in a manner representing a high degree of expectation that is a game;
When the gaming environment is changed by the gaming environment changing means, either the normal effect pattern or the special effect pattern defined by the gaming environment change effect pattern defining means is based on the currently played game. Game environment change effect pattern determining means for selectively determining
The gaming environment change effect executing means is
A gaming machine that executes the game environment change effect having contents corresponding to the normal effect pattern or the special effect pattern determined by the game environment change effect pattern determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
Lottery execution means for executing a predetermined lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
When the predetermined lottery is executed, the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner representing the lottery result of the predetermined lottery after the symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time triggered by this,
Further comprising
The gaming environment change effect pattern determining means is
If the result of the lottery execution by the lottery execution means corresponds to winning, and the game environment is changed by the game environment change means during the symbol change display executed by the symbol display means, the game effect change means may be more than the normal effect pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that one of them is selectively determined in a state where the ratio of selecting a special performance pattern is increased. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The gaming environment change effect pattern determining means is
The gaming environment is changed by the gaming environment changing unit when the lottery result by the lottery executing unit corresponds to non-winning and the symbol display unit executes the symbol variation display over a longer variation time than usual. Then, the game machine is characterized in that one of them is selectively determined in a state in which the ratio of selecting the special effect pattern is higher than the normal effect pattern. In the gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4,
A winning type defining means for preliminarily defining a plurality of winning types with respect to the winning result obtained by the predetermined lottery by the lottery executing means;
A winning type determining means for determining which of a plurality of winning types defined by the winning type defining means corresponds to a winning result obtained in the predetermined lottery by the lottery executing means;
A special game execution means for executing a special game according to the winning type determined by the winning type determining means when the stop display of the symbol in a manner representing the winning by the symbol display means ends;
Further comprising
The gaming environment change effect pattern determining means is
When the game environment is changed by the game environment changing means while the special game advantageous to the player is being executed, the ratio that the special effect pattern is selected is higher than the normal effect pattern A game machine characterized in that one of them is selectively determined. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The gaming environment change effect executing means is
When an operation input related to a change in volume is performed by the operation input receiving means, a volume image representing the volume after the change is displayed, and the game environment change effect for outputting a predetermined sound effect at the volume after the change is executed And
The gaming environment change effect pattern defining means is:
The contents of the normal performance pattern are defined in advance as contents for displaying the normal volume sound image and outputting normal sound effects,
The content of the special effect pattern is at least one of displaying the volume image in a special mode different from the normal mode or outputting a special sound effect or sound different from the normal sound effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the contents are changed in advance from the contents of the normal performance pattern. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
The gaming environment change effect executing means is
When an operation input related to a change in the brightness of light output from a lamp attached to the gaming machine is performed by the operation input receiving means, a light quantity image indicating the changed brightness is displayed and the brightness after the change is displayed. Now, execute the gaming environment change effect to operate the lamp in a predetermined lighting mode,
The gaming environment change effect pattern defining means is:
The contents of the normal performance pattern are defined in advance as contents for displaying the light quantity image in the normal mode and operating the lamp in the normal mode.
The content of the special effect pattern is displayed as the light amount image in a special mode different from the normal mode, or at least one of operating the lamp in a special mode different from the normal mode is the normal effect. A gaming machine characterized in that it is specified in advance as content to be changed from the content of a pattern. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The production execution means
When an operation input related to a change in the gaming environment is received when an effect is received that receives an operation input not related to the change in the gaming environment, an operation input not related to the change in the gaming environment is received. A gaming machine characterized by executing a corresponding production.