JP6507128B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As an example of a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot by a launch device into a game area, and a predetermined game value is obtained based on the game medium having won in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area. There is a pachinko game machine that can be assigned. Also, as another example of the gaming machine, the player operates the start lever after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming media such as medals, coins, or gaming balls similar to pachinko gaming machines. Thus, there is a slot machine which can start variable display of display symbols by the variable display device and provide predetermined game value based on the derived display result.

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

JP, 2013-183860, A JP, 2012-45233, A

  However, when a specific effect such as music reproduction and a predetermined effect such as a winning effect are executable during a big hit, the specific effect is impeded by the predetermined effect being executed during the execution of the specific effect, and the specific effect There is a risk that the rendering effect due to

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned situation, and by performing a predetermined effect during the execution of a specific effect, the specific effect is impeded, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the specific effect. The purpose is to provide a machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention,
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a big hit gaming state, etc.) advantageous to the player,
Specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S634 shown in FIG. 16, etc.) capable of executing the selected specific effect (for example, music or moving image of the music) in the advantageous state;
A predetermined effect executing means (for example, a special winning opening winning effect process shown in FIG. 20, or the like) which can execute a predetermined effect (for example, a special winning opening winning effect or a special winning opening opening effect) Such as the CPU 120 for effect control to execute the special winning opening open effect processing shown in
Change means capable of changing the presence or absence of execution of the predetermined effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S414, S415, and S423 to S426 shown in FIG. 14);
Abnormality notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing an error notification process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing an abnormality notification (for example, a ball drop error notification etc.);
When the presence or absence of execution of the predetermined effect is changed by the change means during abnormality notification (for example, when the stop flag is turned on), the abnormality notification means can continuously execute the abnormality notification Yes (see, for example, FIG. 22 (B) and FIG. 24),
It further comprises an effect adjustment means capable of adjusting an effect concerning a game according to the operation of the player,
The effect adjustment means is
The adjustment status of the presentation adjustment can be displayed when the presentation adjustment is performed,
In the first state, the adjustment status is displayed visibly
In the second state, which is a state different from the first state and in which the specific effect is executed, the adjustment state is made difficult to visually recognize or invisible, and the adjustment state is displayed until a predetermined period elapses based on the player's operation. Is possible,
If the player's action is detected in the first state, the display of the adjustment status is continued even if the predetermined period has elapsed ,
After detecting the action of the player in the first state, if the second state is entered before the predetermined period elapses, the adjustment status can be displayed from the time of the transition until the predetermined period passes Is
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being disturbed by the predetermined effect being executed while the specific effect is being performed, and to reduce the effect of the specific effect.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention,
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a big hit gaming state, etc.) advantageous to the player,
Specific effect executing means capable of executing the selected specific effect (for example, music and the like) in the advantageous state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S634 shown in FIG. 16);
A predetermined effect executing means (for example, a special winning opening winning effect process shown in FIG. 20, or the like) which can execute a predetermined effect (for example, a special winning opening winning effect or a special winning opening opening effect) Such as the CPU 120 for effect control to execute the special winning opening open effect processing shown in
Change means capable of changing an execution mode (for example, the mode shown in FIG. 15 and the like) of the predetermined effect (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of steps S423 to S426 shown in FIG. 14);
Abnormality notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing an error notification process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing an abnormality notification (for example, a ball drop error notification etc.);
The abnormality notification means can continue to execute the abnormality notification when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed by the change means during the abnormality notification (for example, when the suppression flag is turned on). (For example, refer to FIG. 22 (B) and FIG. 24),
It further comprises an effect adjustment means capable of adjusting an effect concerning a game according to the operation of the player,
The effect adjustment means is
The adjustment status of the presentation adjustment can be displayed when the presentation adjustment is performed,
In the first state, the adjustment status is displayed visibly
In the second state, which is a state different from the first state and in which the specific effect is executed, the adjustment state is made difficult to visually recognize or invisible, and the adjustment state is displayed until a predetermined period elapses based on the player's operation. Is possible,
If the player's action is detected in the first state, the display of the adjustment status is continued even if the predetermined period has elapsed ,
After detecting the action of the player in the first state, if the second state is entered before the predetermined period elapses, the adjustment status can be displayed from the time of the transition until the predetermined period passes Is
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being disturbed by the predetermined effect being executed while the specific effect is being performed, and to reduce the effect of the specific effect.

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

  According to such a configuration, since the player can change the execution mode of the predetermined effect by performing the specific operation different from the predetermined operation, it is possible to prevent the change of the execution mode not intended by the player, and the effect Can be prevented from falling.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
Even in the advantageous state, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed depending on the start timing of the specific operation (for example, a period from 5 seconds before receiving the big hit end designation command to when the big hit end designation command is received If the lever pulling operation by the player is started inside and the lever pulling operation is continued, the on / off state of the stop flag can be switched because the time measurement result in the timing processing of the lever pulling operation does not become 5 seconds or more. Absent),
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be suitably changed.

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

  According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (3) to (5),
In the middle of detection of the specific action (for example, a period of time until 2 seconds or 5 seconds elapse after the specific action is started), the execution mode of the predetermined effect is the execution mode of the predetermined effect after the change by the change means (See, for example, FIG. 25),
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
When the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed by the change unit during notification of an abnormality, the ease of recognizing the notification of the abnormality changes (for example, as shown in FIG. When the alarm sound is being output, the lever pull 5 seconds is detected and the stop flag is turned on, so that the remaining winnings display is ended as shown in FIG. Even when a prize in the winning opening occurs, the normal winning sound (winning sound) is not output, while the output of the deheading error display and the deburring error notification sound is continuously performed, etc.),
It is characterized by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify abnormality according to the change of the execution mode of the predetermined effect, and it is possible to prevent giving a sense of discomfort.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
Music reproduction means capable of reproducing music in a specific period (for example, a period in the big hit gaming state, etc.) (for example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processing of step S634 shown in FIG. 16);
The music to be reproduced in the specific period can be selected from among a plurality of types of music (for example, music A to F shown in FIG. 17C),
The music reproduction means reproduces a specific part which is a part of the music being selected at the time of music selection and is different from the head of the music (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes step S 628 in FIG. 16). Such),
It is characterized by

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

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
The information processing apparatus further comprises display means (see, for example, FIG. 26) capable of displaying a control history (for example, a first control history, a second control history, and the like) to the advantageous state.
It is possible to detect a special action of the player (for example, the pressing operation of the player on the trigger button provided on the operation stick of the stick controller 31A, etc.),
The display mode of the control history can be switched based on the detection of the special operation (for example, see FIG. 26).
It is characterized by

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

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error alerting | reporting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume condition display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume condition display process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of specific operation detection processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the execution aspect of the predetermined | prescribed effect in the on / off state of a stop flag * suppression flag. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit inside music determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the music which can be reproduced | regenerated during a big hit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data which can be reproduced | regenerated during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit inside production processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special winning opening winning a prize production processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a special winning opening open effect processing. It is a figure which shows execution timings, such as a big winning opening opening sound and a ball removal error display. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in the case of volume change operation presence during super reach production. It is a figure showing an example of effects, such as a big winning opening opening sound and a ball drop error display. It is a figure showing an example of effects such as a big winning opening opening sound and a ball drop error display in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display mode switch of the control log | history to the big hit gaming state in a modification.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are respectively a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a number or symbol Etc. are variably displayed on a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  A plurality of types of special symbols variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be provided with symbol numbers for identifying them. As an example, in addition to the symbol number “0” being attached as a symbol number to the special symbol indicating the symbol “−”, it is sufficient that “1” to “9” be attached as a symbol number for plural types of lighting patterns .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special view game, the decorative symbol is variable in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B In synchronization with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HR and a second hold display unit 5HL are arranged. The first hold display unit 5HR displays the first special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first special view reservation storage number is a suspension number of variable display corresponding to the special view game using the first special view in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second hold display unit 5HL displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The second special figure reservation storage number is a pending number of variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting winnings by doing. That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done.

  For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, the start condition of the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A (the first start condition) If the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when 1) The addition (increment) is performed, and the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is suspended. In addition, starting condition of the special figure game which uses the 2nd special figure by the 2nd special symbol display device 4B due to the occurrence of the 2nd start winning which the game ball passes (enters) the 2nd starting winning a prize opening (the 2nd starting condition If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special view based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when The addition (increment) is performed and the execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reservation memory number is decremented by 1 and the special figure game is executed using the second special figure Is decremented by one. In addition, when the first start winning combination occurs, the first start condition is not satisfied as long as the number of first special map reservations has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"), and based on the start winning. The special drawing game may be invalidated, and only the payout of the winning balls may be made. In addition, when the second start winning combination occurs, if the second special drawing reserve storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"), the second start condition is not satisfied, and based on the start winning combination The special drawing game may be invalidated, and only the payout of the winning balls may be made.

  In the first hold display unit 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special view game using the first special view is performed. In the second hold display unit 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special view game using the second special view is performed. The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  In addition to the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, or in place of the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, a display may be provided to display the number of stored special figures. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special view hold memories can be specified in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for display are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, 4 Components) are configured.

  Under the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B has an electric tulip type role having a pair of movable wing pieces that changes between a closed state in which the vertical position is achieved by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character shown in FIG. (Normal motorized role) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off, the gaming ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening Do not close. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is on. ) Can be opened. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) the second start winning port while the solenoid 81 is in the on state. The game ball may be configured to be less likely to enter (pass) than the open state. In this way, the normally variable winning ball device 6B can not pass (enter) the first variable state, such as the opening state where the gaming ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, or the enlarged opening state. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  The game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed on the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media) based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first number of pending storages is a predetermined upper limit value If (eg, "4") or less, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second hold storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value. The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter) become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter ) Easy to do. In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter) the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, the gaming ball is in the other winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing the game ball to the big winning hole, which is difficult for the player. It will be a disadvantage.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc. like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is normally displayed (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting (detecting) a tilting operation (operation) with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31A.

  The member that forms the upper tray is, for example, a player who can push a predetermined instruction operation (action) by a pressing operation or the like to a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). A button 31B is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate, a touch sensor substrate, etc. are disposed on the back of the gaming board etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized role and the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. And, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric component for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for effect, such as the unit, to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, decorative LED, etc. The lamp driver circuit etc. which perform lighting / extinguishing drive in are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the start port switch (the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B), and the count switch 23 are transmitted to the main substrate 11. Wiring is connected. The various switches may be of any type that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called, for example. Further, the main substrate 11 is connected with a wire for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like.

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may be at least incorporated with the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

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

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for game control. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for transmitting control signals as various control commands from the main substrate 11 by the CPU 103, and a fluctuation pattern table storing plural kinds of fluctuation patterns are constituted. Table data etc. are stored. Various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 in a rewritable manner.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores effect control programs, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device 5, a random number circuit 124 for executing processing for determining control contents of the display operation in 5, and the like, the random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120, and I / O 125 And is mounted.

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation is countably updated by the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122, for example. . The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random number values for determining various effects such as a random number value for stopping symbol determination in variable display of decorative symbols and a random number value for preliminary announcement effect determination Controlled by

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various table data and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data forming the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized. The effect control pattern is, for example, process data including effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, etc. It is configured.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used to control the effect operation. In more detail, the RAM 122 is provided with, for example, a presentation control data holding area as an area for holding various data used to control the presentation operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit. In this effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control instruction from the effect control CPU 120 and the like. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control to execute variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display screen of the image display device 5 or the like. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing which is more generally referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or any of non-volatile recording media such as a magnetic memory and an optical memory. It may be configured.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 And including. For example, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, an instruction (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and an instruction transmitted to the lamp control board 14 from the output port of the I / O 125 (Electric decoration signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be provided based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is launched based on the player having performed a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) the hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front of the case in pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a shooting motor or the like included in the device. When the gaming ball having flowed down the gaming area passes (enters) the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the gaming ball is moved by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection or the like. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the first start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts Be done.

  In addition, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 As a result, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the second start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special drawing game or the big hit gaming state, the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Be done. However, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state.

  Based on the fact that the game ball having passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, a common drawing start condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol becoming "per common figure", the open control and the enlargement open control are performed such that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted The closing control or the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when the predetermined time has elapsed.

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

  After the special view game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "Medium" and "Right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are also referred to as left symbol, middle symbol and right symbol, respectively. In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the image display device 5.

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

  When the big hit symbol is stop displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "big hit", predetermined in the display area of the image display device 5 The finalized decoration pattern to be a big hit combination is derived and displayed. As an example, a big hit combination is decided by the same decorative pattern being aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" The decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an advantageous state for the player. Then, a predetermined open upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) until a lapse of time or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter a big winning opening and a winning ball is generated A round game (also referred to simply as a "round") in which the large winning opening is continuously opened is executed in the period up to. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. The round game in the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, etc.) is reached.

  When the variable display result is "big hit", it may be included if the big hit type is either "non-probability change" or "probability change". When the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the upper limit for making the special variable winning ball device 7 advantageous for the player (large winning opening open) as a round game in the jackpot gaming state A normal open round is performed where the time is relatively long (eg, 29.5 seconds). Note that the jackpot type may include "probable", and if the jackpot type is "probable", the special variable winning ball device 7 may be used as a round game in the jackpot gaming state. A short-term opening round may be performed in which the upper limit time for bringing the advantageous state (the large winning opening open) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second).

  After the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability that the variable display result will be the "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to the positive change state higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability change control condition There is. In the definite variation state, predetermined definite variation end conditions are satisfied, such as the variable display being performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or the big hit gaming state being started before the number of times the variable display is performed reaches a predetermined number. It is controlled to continue until It should be noted that the definite variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of times of execution of the variable display. After the jackpot gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a time saving state in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. In the time saving state, a predetermined time saving end condition is satisfied, such as that a variable display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed, or a big hit gaming state is started before the number of times of execution of variable display reaches a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic", after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable change", after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes the definite change state.

  In a positive change state or a short time state, the game ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening more easily than in the normal state in an advantageous change mode in which the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (opened state or enlarged open state) And the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, control to shorten the variation time of the normal symbol (general figure variation time) in the regular game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or the variable display result of the regular symbol in each regular game Control to improve the probability of being “per-figure” than in normal condition, tilt control time to perform tilting control of movable wing in ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result becoming “per-flat” Is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode by the control to make the length of the ball longer than that in the normal state, and the control to increase the number of tilting times more than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, control for changing the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "high base control"). By being controlled to such a definite change state or a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to be "big hit" is shortened, and a special state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the high release control may not be performed.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the symbol among the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) are stopped in a state where they match the big hit combination continuously for a predetermined time. Swinging, scaling, or deformation, or a plurality of decorative symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the display position is changed, and a big hit may occur before the final result is displayed An effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as reach effect. As reach effect, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, changing the display mode of the background image, and moving image different from the decorative pattern A rendering operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative pattern, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be performed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. are different from the operation mode before the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its appearance are called reach modes. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not the big hit combination, it becomes "loss", and the variation display state is ended.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) different in operation mode (render mode) may be prepared in advance. And according to the production | presentation aspect in each reach production, the possibility (it is also called reliability or big hit reliability) of becoming a "big hit" differs. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, normal reach effect (normal reach) and super reach effect (super reach) are set in advance. And when reach production in super reach is performed, possibility (big hit expectation degree) that a variable display result will become "big hit" becomes high compared with a case where reach production in normal reach is performed. In addition, there may be multiple types of reach effects including the super reach which performs the specific reach effect which a big hit expectation degree becomes high compared with other super reach in the reach effect which becomes super reach. In this embodiment, as an example, there are reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C as reach effects that become super reach, and super reach B than super reach B and super reach B than super reach B Reach C has become a hit production with a high expectation of big hit.

  Unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo series” during variable display of decorative symbols, for example, display of a predetermined effect image, an image display such as a message, audio output, etc. Depending on the rendering operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state, the reach effect by the super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is “ An advance notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of a "big hit".

  The production operation to be the advance production is the display mode of the decorative symbol after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" It is sufficient if it is performed (started) before the reach mode is reached (before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Moreover, what is performed after the variable display mode of a decorative symbol turns into a reach mode may be included in the preliminary announcement effect which alert | reports that a variable display result may become a "big hit". In this manner, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started to when the finalized special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol is derived as the variable display result. It should be something that can give notice of sex. A plurality of advance notice patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the contents (effect mode) of the effect operation in the case of executing such advance effect.

  When the lost symbol is stop displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is "loss", the variable display mode is "non reach" ("normal" Also included are cases where it is a loss, and cases where the variable display mode is a "reach" (also called a reach loss). When the variable display mode is "non-reach", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, a predetermined decorative pattern combination that does not become reach without the variable display state of the decorative pattern being in the reach state (non-reach) Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is "reach", after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination (reach combination) of decorative designs is displayed as a stop (derived). The decorative pattern that constitutes the non-reach combination or the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol to be the lost pattern.

  In this embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, for example, it outputs a winning sound (normal winning sound, over winning sound) notifying that the gaming ball has won the big winning opening, or indicates the remaining number of winnings in the round game A predetermined effect such as a special winning opening winning effect for displaying the number of remaining winnings or a special winning opening effect for outputting a special winning opening opening sound for notifying that the special winning opening has been opened is set to be executable. There is. Then, in the big hit gaming state, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be changed by detecting a specific action of the player such as a long draw which continuously pulls the stick controller 31A forward for a predetermined time. For example, the player can pull the stick controller 31A continuously for 5 seconds from a mode (a normal execution mode to be described later) in which a predetermined effect can be executed (an execution mode at a stop described later). It is changed to the mode), or it is changed to the mode (execution mode at the time of suppression mentioned below) by which a predetermined effect is controlled by a player pulling the stick controller 31A continuously for 2 seconds. The execution mode of the predetermined effect is the presence or absence of execution of the predetermined effect, or the effect mode of the predetermined effect when the predetermined effect is executed (for example, volume output level or brightness level, display size, display transparency, display color, Sound quality etc). In this embodiment, in the jackpot gaming state, different from the predetermined effect, for example, the music selected by the player's operation or the like, or a movie such as PV (Promotion Video) or MV (Music Video) of the music. It is set to be able to execute a specific effect such as playback of.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 having executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disable state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Includes processing to control the progress of the

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 110. The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software.

  As an example, random numbers for special display display determination, a random number MR2 for determination of a big hit type, random numbers MR2 for determination of fluctuation patterns, and random numbers MR3 for determination of fluctuation patterns are used as random numbers for gaming used on the main substrate 11 side. A random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special figure game as the "big hit". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type as any of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change” or “probability change” when the variable display result is set as “big hit”. It is a random value. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR5 for determining the common drawing display result closes the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B with the variable display result of the normal symbol in the common drawing game as "per common drawing" (normal opening State) is a random number used to determine whether or not the game ball is controlled to be in the open state (enlarged open state) which is more likely to pass (enter) at a higher frequency.

  In the special symbol process process included in the timer control process for game control, the value of the special view process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display in the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operation and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process processing controls the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the tilting operation setting of the movable wing in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, etc. Is a process that enables In the normal symbol process processing, as high open control associated with the time saving control, control for shortening the variation time (general variation time) of the regular symbol in the regular drawing game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common drawing" in the regular game in comparison with that in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device based on the variable display result being "per common drawing" The control for making the tilt control time for performing tilt control of the movable wing in 6B longer than that in the normal state, and part or all of the control for increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first determines based on a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of first special drawing pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether or not (for example, "4") (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby suspending the first special view. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the starting opening which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; No), or when the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; Yes) Whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on is determined based on a detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the number of second special view pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the second special view, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether (for example, "4") is set (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second hold storage count value, which is a storage value of a second hold storage count counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, to hold the second special view hold. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit (step S205; No), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (step S206).

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

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random value data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored as hold data at the top of the empty entry in the special view hold storage unit according to the start port buffer value (step S210).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit, while the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold is performed. Data is set in the second special view reserve storage unit. The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure game (although the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start prize occurs, but has not been started yet The special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is stored as hold storage. The second special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure game that has not started yet although the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning occurs. (The special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as pending storage.

  The first special view reserve storage unit is, for example, based on the establishment of the first start condition by passing (entering) the gaming ball in association with the holding number in the winning order (the detection order of gaming balls) to the first starting winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special image display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The second special view reserve storage unit is, for example, based on the establishment of the second start condition by passing (entering) the gaming ball in association with the holding number in the winning order (the detection order of gaming balls) to the second starting winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special image display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  Following the process of step S210, setting for transmitting a starting opening winning combination designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Thereafter, a setting for transmitting the reserve storage number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and the starting winning combination is made. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216), The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  When the game ball which has passed (enter) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. By determining in the process of S202 that the number of first special map reservations has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is satisfied. The first start condition is a condition for executing a special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211, whereby the main substrate 11 produces effect control board The first starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted to 12. Also, by performing transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. 4 when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first hold storage number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Be done.

  When the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, as shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by determining in the process of step S205 that the number of second Tokusou reserved memories has not reached the upper limit value. The second start condition is a condition for executing a special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211, whereby the main substrate 11 produces effect control board The second starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, the second holding storage number notification command is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. 4 when the starting opening buffer value is “2”. Be done.

  The effect control board 12 can detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first starting opening winning combination designation command is an effect control command for notifying establishment of the first starting condition. The 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command is the production control command which notifies the formation of the 2nd starting condition. The first holding storage number notification command notifies the first special view holding storage number. The second holding storage number notification command notifies the second special view holding storage number. In this embodiment, the game ball passes (enters) either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening for the first holding storage number notification command and the second holding storage number notification command, and the start winning combination is While notifying that it has occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information specifying which of the first special map hold storage number and the second special view hold storage number has increased.

  In addition, the 1st pending storage number notification command and the 2nd pending storage number notification command correspond to the execution of the special figure game being started when either the 1st start condition or the 2nd start condition is satisfied. May be sent. Alternatively, when the number of pending storages increases, the command for adding the number of pending storages addition designation command indicating that the number of first special view pending storages or the number of second special view pending storages has increased (first pending storage number addition designation command or second While the pending storage number addition designation command is transmitted, the pending storage number subtraction designation command (No. 1) indicates that the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number has decreased when the pending storage number decreases. A (1 pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. Total pending storage number notification command to notify the total pending storage number instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command or together with the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command May be sent. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or 4A is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special view pending storage unit or the second special view pending storage unit. A determination is made as to whether or not the special drawing game is to be started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special pattern display result, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" is the variable display result Make a decision (pre-decision) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be any of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol (big hit symbol, in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B Missing symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". The variation pattern setting process includes, for example, a process of determining the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is to be a "big hit". The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the variable display time from when the variable display of the special symbol is started to when the determined special symbol to be the variable display result is derived is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" when the variable display result is "loss". Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" by determining the change pattern when the variable display result is "loss" in the change pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2".

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". The special symbol variation process includes a process of setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4 and a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to be varied. . Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

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

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, on the basis of the variable display result becoming “big hit” etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and performing the setting to open the big winning opening It is included. When the big hit opening pre-processing is executed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6".

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post process, processing to determine whether or not the number of times of execution of the round game with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15" etc.), or has reached the upper limit number It includes a process of waiting until the next round game starts when there is no such. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4", while when the number of round game executions reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is "7 Is updated to

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting corresponding to a period in which ending effect is executed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9, etc. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling to a definite change state or a short time state according to success or failure of the definite change control condition, and the like. Then, when the setting for controlling to the definite variation state or the short time state is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is “0” (step S 231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second hold storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second Tokushu Pending storages is other than “0” at Step S 231 (Step S 231; No), it is stored in the head area (the storage area corresponding to Pending Number “1”) Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is read out as pending data (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening is read out in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, the second special storage storage count is updated by subtracting one, for example, by subtracting the second storage storage count value by one, and the second special storage storage is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers "2" to "4") lower than the pending number "1" in the second special view pending storage unit is advanced by one entry each shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of pending storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special drawing designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special drawing designation buffer provided in the predetermined area (game control buffer setting unit etc.) of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is "0" at step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special drawing holding memories is "0" (step S235). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first pending storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, if the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls passed (enter) the start winning opening, the first Starting area data indicating which of the starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole the game ball has passed (entered) with the holding data or separately from the holding data, in association with the holding number, a predetermined area of the RAM 102 In order to be able to specify the order in which the starting condition is satisfied, it is possible to store the special figure game corresponding to each of the reserved data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated to be decremented by 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the first pending memory number count value, and so on. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the pending number “1” in the first special view pending storage unit is advanced one entry at a time shift. In addition, in the process of step S237, the total number of pending storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

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

  In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the definite change state and the definite change control is being performed, the special drawing is performed at a higher rate than when the definite change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. The display result is determined to be "big hit". The definite change state is started, for example, by the big hit end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. 3 and by setting the positive change flag to the ON state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probable change”. When in the definite change state, the special view display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the positive change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241) . Also, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S 242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected, and is set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for jackpot type determination depends on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure It may be assigned to the decision result of which type to use. The CPU 103 may determine the big hit type by referring to the big hit type determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type read from the random number buffer for variation.

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

  If the special view display result is not a "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No) or after executing the process of step S243, the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result of the special symbol in the special view game is determined (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not a "big hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a finalized special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of big hit symbols according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 If it is decided, it should be decided on the special symbol.

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

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in step S235 is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a presentation control command (waiting customer demonstration designation command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, etc. It is determined whether transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the lost time when the special view display result is "loss" is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step S262, for example, the big hit variation pattern is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, it is sufficient if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to the fluctuation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 coped with the case where the variable display result is "big hit" by referring to the big hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined. Further, in the process of step S263, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determining table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like. In the loss variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination may be allocated to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 coped with the case where the variable display result is "loss" by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined.

  FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "loss", the variable display state of the decorative symbol is "not reach" not to be reach state and it is "reach state" A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case of "reach" and corresponding to a case where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "non-reach" is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is "reach" , Reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as reach loss fluctuation pattern). The non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which reach effect in super reach is performed.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the determined value assigned to the fluctuation pattern accompanied with the reach effect in the super reach such as the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 to PB3-3 is the reach in the normal reach such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-1. It is set to be greater than the assigned decision value for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the effect. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 8 (B1) and FIG. 8 (B2), the determination value assigned to the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in normal reach, such as fluctuation pattern PA2-1, corresponds to fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2. It is set to be more than the decision value assigned to the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach, such as -3. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is performed, the possibility (big hit expectation) of the variable display result becoming “big hit” is enhanced.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 8 (B1), a determination value to be assigned to a different change pattern is included depending on whether the number of first special view reservation storages is 0, 1 or 2 or more. As a specific example, if the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, the determination value in the range of “159” to “205” is allocated to the variation pattern PA1-1, and the first special view reservation storage number is 1 If it is, it is allocated to fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the number of first special view reservation memories is 2 or more, it is allocated to fluctuation pattern PA1-3. By such setting, it is possible to make the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol different according to the number of first special image holding storages. In particular, when the number of first special view reservations is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the average variable display time should be shorter than when the number of first special views is less than the predetermined value. It is only necessary to assign a determined value to each variation pattern so that During normal time when time saving control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, and the frequency of executing a special figure game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special view game using the second special view is satisfied, regardless of the second special view hold storage number, the first special view hold storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0"). The determination of the fluctuation pattern may be performed with reference to the same table data as in FIG. Alternatively, regardless of the number of second special view pending storages when the start condition of the special view game using the second special view is satisfied, reference is made to table data corresponding to the number of first special views pending storage at that time. The determination of the variation pattern may be performed. Alternatively, in response to the special view game using the second special view being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data different from B1) in the assignment of the determination value. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special view game using the second special view is satisfied, the "first special view reservation storage number" shown in FIG. 8 (B1) is replaced with "the second special view reservation storage number", The determination of the fluctuation pattern may be performed with reference to table data corresponding to the second special map reserve storage number.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 8 (B2), a determination value to be assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the second special view reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. With such a setting, it is possible to make the average variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol different according to the number of second special drawing reservations. In particular, when the number of second special view reservations is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the average variable display time should be shorter than when the number of second special views pending storage is less than the predetermined value. It is only necessary to assign a determined value to each variation pattern so that While the time saving control is being performed, the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening, and the frequency of executing a special figure game using the second special figure is high. When the special drawing game using the second special drawing is executed prior to the special drawing game using the first special drawing, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is repeated if the time is short There is a high possibility of being executed, and the frequency of executing the special drawing game using the first special drawing is low. Then, when the start condition of the special view game using the first special view is satisfied, the second special view reservation storage number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special view game using the first special view is satisfied, regardless of the first special view hold storage number, the second special view hold storage number is a predetermined value (for example, "0"). The determination of the fluctuation pattern may be performed with reference to the same table data as in FIG. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data having a different assignment of decision value from that of FIG. 8 (B2) regardless of the number of first special image storages. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special view game using the first special view is satisfied, the “second special view pending storage number” shown in FIG. 8 (B2) is replaced with “first special view pending storage number”, The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special map reservation storage number.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S264, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, start In order to start one of the special drawing games for which the condition is satisfied, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S265). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

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

  The first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command use the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is an effect control command which designates the fluctuation start in the special figure game which had been. The fluctuation pattern designation command is variably displayed on the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game This is an effect control command for specifying a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After the process of step S266 is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is ended. When the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation processing of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute an effect control main process whose example is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, when the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S51), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and effects control board Performs register settings etc. of CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on 12. Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S52). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

  Following the command analysis process, an error notification process (step S55) is performed. In the error notification process, for example, under the control of the CPU 120 for effect control, an error image for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality is displayed on the image display device 5, and sound for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality is received from the speakers 8L and 8R. Make it output.

  Following the error notification process, an effect control process process is executed (step S56). In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as display operation of effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the light emitting body such as decorative LED The control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main substrate 11. Subsequent to the effect control process, the effect random number updating process is executed (step S57), and various data representing the effect random number counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control Update. After execution of the effect random number update process, the process returns to step S52.

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

  If it is determined in step S302 that the stop flag is in the on state (step S302; Yes), or if it is determined in step S303 that the suppression flag is in the on state (step S303; Yes), The setting for starting the removal error display in the reduction size is performed (step S304). The ball removal error display may be performed, for example, by displaying a ball removal error display image on the image display device 5. By executing the process of step S304, the ball removal error display is performed in the reduced size in the image display device 5. When it is determined in step S303 that the suppression flag is in the off state (step S303; No), setting is made to start the ball removal error display in the normal size (step S305). By executing the process of step S305, the ball removal error display is performed in the normal size on the image display device 5. That is, when any one of the stop flag and the suppression flag is in the on state, the ball removal error display is performed in the reduction size, and when both the stop flag and the suppression flag are in the off state, the ball is displayed. Remove error display in normal size. When the ball drop error display is started in the reduced size, the reduced size flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on, and the ball drop error display is started in the normal size. In this case, the normal size flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 may be turned on.

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

  Then, after the processes of steps S304 and S305 are performed, setting for starting output of the ball removal error notification sound is performed (step S306). In this embodiment, when a ball drop error occurs, a ball drop error notification sound is output at a common volume output level regardless of the on / off state of the stop flag and the suppression flag. Note that the volume output level of the blinding error notification sound may be made different according to the on / off state of the stop flag and the suppression flag. For example, when one of the stop flag and the suppression flag is in the on state, the ball drop error notification sound is output at a small volume output level while the stop flag and the suppression flag are both in the off state. In this case, the blinding error notification sound may be output at a normal volume output level. Further, when the stop flag is in the on state, the blinding error notification sound is output at the first volume output level of the small volume output levels, and when the suppression flag is in the first state, the first volume of the small volume output levels. A blinding error notification sound may be output at the second volume output level which is an output level larger than the output level. In addition, when the stop flag is in the on state, the ball out error alert sound may be output at the second volume output level, and when the suppression flag is in the on state, the ball out error alert sound may be output at the first volume output level . In this way, the output level of the error indication sound can be changed according to the execution mode of the predetermined effect. Note that the output of the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound is simply referred to as "ball removal error notification".

  If it is determined in step S301 that the ball removal error notification start command has not been received (step S301; No), it is determined whether the ball removal error notification end command has been received (step S311). The ball removal error notification end command may be transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12, for example, when the lower plate is not full, that is, when the ball removal error is eliminated. If it is determined in step S311 that there is reception of a ball removal error notification end command (step S311; Yes), setting for ending the ball removal error display is performed (step S312). In step S312, the ball removal error display performed in the image display device 5 is ended, and the reduction size flag and the normal size flag are turned off. After the process of step S312, after setting for ending the output of the ball removal error notification sound is performed (step S313), the error notification process is ended.

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

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

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

  After executing the processing of steps S325 and S327, or when it is determined that the display is not displayed in the normal size (displayed in the reduction size) in step S324 (step S324; No), the reduction size is displayed in step S326. If it is determined that the display is not displayed (normal size is displayed) (step S326; No), and it is determined that the ball removal error display is not being performed in step S321 (step S321; No) And the other error notification processing is executed (step S331), the error notification processing is ended.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 executes the volume condition display process (step S161), the specific operation detection process (step S162), and the big hit medium music determination process (step S163). Depending on the value of the rendering process flag provided in the predetermined area (for example, the rendering control flag setting unit), one of the processes in steps S170 to S176 as described below is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received, the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 It includes a process of determining whether to start or not. When such a first change start command or a second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of the decoration pattern in and various other effect operations, it includes the process of determining the finalized decoration pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbol and the kind of display result etc. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 controls various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 Are included to perform various effect control during variable display of the decorative symbol. In addition, during the variable display effect processing, in response to receiving the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc., the finalized display of the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol as the variable display result of the decorative symbol A process of (derivative display) is included. In addition, in response to the end code being read out from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized display (derivative display) of the finalized decorative symbol may be made. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command has elapsed, the effect control board 12 side autonomously without the effect control command from the main board 11 It is possible to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol on the final display and to fix the variable display result. After such effect control, etc., the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state is started based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, etc. Includes the process of determining whether or not And, when the big hit game state is started corresponding to the variable display result “big hit”, while the value of the presentation process flag is updated to “4”, the variable display result corresponds to “losing” If the jackpot gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

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

  The jackpot inside effect process of step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this big hit, during the effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern and the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and causes the effect image based on the setting contents to be displayed on the screen Or, by outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14, the game effect lamp 9 or decoration Execute various effect control in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED. Further, in the big hit internal effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “6”, for example, in response to the reception of the big hit end designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 or the like.

  The jackpot end effect process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In the big hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern and the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the screen of the image display device 5 Or, by outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, the game effect lamp 9 or decoration by the output of a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED, is executed. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

  In the volume status display process of step S161, for example, in the gaming state other than during the super reach effect, or in the customer waiting state or the like and the error display is not in progress (first state), the player operates the stick controller 31A etc. Regardless of the presence or absence, a process for visually displaying a volume condition display image indicating the volume output level on the display screen of the image display device 5 is included. Further, for example, processing for changing (adjusting) the volume output level is included according to the player's operation such as the player's operation of the stick controller 31A in the left or right direction.

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

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

  When the super reach time operation flag is not set to the on state at step S602 (step S602; No), display control is performed to display the volume status display on the image display device 5 (step S603). As a result, a volume condition display image indicating the current volume output level is displayed on the image display device 5 as the volume condition display. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the volume status display image has five rectangular image display sections arranged side by side, and a portion corresponding to the current volume is displayed in the image display section (FIG. In A), the image is displayed in a mode in which only three lights are lit from the left end.

  Specifically, when the volume output level is the lowest level (the volume output level is a level lower than normal and not the mute level), the image display of an aspect in which all the five image display sections are turned off is performed. . Note that the lowest level may be the muffling level. In addition, in the case of the first level which is one larger than the lowest level, the image display of the aspect in which the image display section at the leftmost end is lit is performed. In the case of the second level which is larger by one than the first level, the image display of an aspect in which two image display sections from the left end are lighted is obtained. In the case of the third level (the volume output level is a normal level, that is, the normal level) which is one greater than the second level, the image display of an aspect in which three image display sections from the left end are lit. In the case of the fourth level, which is one larger than the third level, the image display of an aspect in which four image display sections from the left end are lit. In addition, in the case of the fifth level (highest level) which is one greater than the fourth level, the image display of an aspect in which all the five image display sections are lit is performed. Thus, the player can grasp the current volume output level by viewing the volume status display image. In this embodiment, the volume condition display image is a meter-type display mode, but the display mode is not limited to this, and a numerical-type display mode or a color-type display mode (for example, blue → green) It is also possible to use various display modes, such as changing the order from yellow to red and displaying the larger the red.

  When the super reach time operation flag is set (on) at step S602 (step S602; Yes), display control for causing the image display device 5 to continue the volume status display (display of the volume status display image) is performed. The process is executed (step S604), and the super reach time operation flag is reset to the off state (step S605). Steps S604 and S605 are processing for continuing the volume condition display when there is a volume change operation immediately before the end of the super reach effect. Thereby, the volume condition display image displayed by performing the volume change operation immediately before the end of the super reach effect can be continuously displayed even after the end of the super reach effect, and once deleted at the end timing of the super reach effect Can be prevented.

  After the process of step S603 is performed or after the process of step S605 is performed, it is determined whether or not there is a volume change operation (step S606). If there is a volume change operation (step S606; Yes), the volume status display after the change (display of the volume status display image after the change) and the volume setting after the change are executed (step S607). Specifically, when the controller sensor unit 35A detects that the player operates the stick controller 31A (for example, the operation in the left direction or the right direction) (step S606; Yes), the image display device 5 is changed Display control is performed to display the subsequent volume status display image, and the volume setting value after change is stored in the RAM 122 so that voices and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the volume output level after change. The changed volume setting such as controlling the voice control board 13 is executed (step S 607).

  For example, the stick controller 31A can be operated in the left and right direction, and when the player operates the stick controller 31A once in the right direction, the volume status display image after the change is increased by one. While being displayed on the display device 5, the volume output level is raised by one. On the contrary, when the player operates the stick controller 31A once in the left direction, the volume status display image after the change in which the mode in which the image display section is lit is reduced by one is displayed on the image display device 5, Volume output level drops by one.

  After the process of step S607, the non-super reach operation flag is set to the on state (step S608). As described above, the non-super reach operation flag is a flag that is turned on when the player operates the stick controller 31A except during the super reach effect. Data indicating the on state or the off state of the non-super reach operation flag is stored, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122.

  On the other hand, if there is no volume change operation (step S606; No), it is determined whether the non-super reach operation flag is set to the on state (step S609).

  After execution of the process of step S608 or when the non-super reach operation flag is set to ON at step S609 (step S609; Yes), a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the operation. It is determined whether or not (step S610). If the predetermined period has elapsed after the operation (step S610; Yes), the non-super reach operation flag is reset to the off state (step S611). Note that the predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after the operation may be from the first operation until the predetermined period (3 seconds) elapses, or from the last operation if there are multiple operations within the predetermined period It may be until the predetermined period (3 seconds) elapses. Moreover, in this embodiment, although it is set as the predetermined period after operation, it is good also as a predetermined period (for example, 3 second) passes from the display start of a volume condition display image.

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

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

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

  If the non-super reach time operation flag is off at step S701 (step S701; No), if there is no volume change operation at step S703 (step S703; No), or after performing the processes of steps S704 and S706. It is determined whether the super reach time operation flag is set to the on state (step S 707). If it is determined in step S707 that the super reach time operation flag is off (step S707; No), processing to delete the volume status display is executed (step S707a). The process of step S 707 a is, in principle, a process for not displaying the volume status during the super reach effect. Specifically, in the second state in which the super reach effect is performed, that is, in the gaming state in the super reach effect, the volume status display image is not displayed on the image display device 5 unless there is a request by the player (volume status I have deleted the displayed image). As a result, during the execution of the super reach effect, which is an example of game effects (effects including important notices and the like) that are particularly desired to be shown to the player, the volume status display image can be prevented from being displayed. It is possible to suppress the decline.

  After the process of step S 707 a is performed, it is determined whether there is an operation start acceptance for volume change (step S 708). If there is an operation start acceptance at step S708 (step S708; Yes), that is, if the controller sensor unit 35A detects that the player operates the stick controller 31A in the left direction or the right direction, the image display device Display control is performed to display a volume condition display image indicating the current volume output level at 5 (step S709). Thereafter, the super reach time operation flag is set to the on state (step S710).

  If the super reach time operation flag is on at step S 707 (step S 707; Yes) or after the process of step S 710 is performed, it is determined whether a predetermined period (for example, three seconds) has elapsed after the operation (step S 707). Step S711). If the predetermined period has not elapsed after the operation (Step S711; No), it is determined whether there is a volume change operation (Step S712). If there is a volume change operation (Step S 712; Yes), the display of the volume state display image after the change and the volume setting after the change are executed (Step S 713). Specifically, when the controller sensor unit 35A detects that the player operates the stick controller 31A leftward or rightward (step S712; Yes), the stick controller 31A leftward or rightwardly is detected. Display control is performed to display the volume state display image after change on the image display device 5 according to the number of operations, and the volume setting value after change according to the number of operations is stored in the RAM 122, and from the speakers 8L and 8R The post-change volume setting is performed such as controlling the voice control board 13 so that voice and sound effects are output at the post-change volume output level (step S713).

  If the predetermined period has elapsed after the operation in step S711 (step S711; Yes), processing for erasing the volume status display is executed (step S714). As described above, during the super reach effect, the volume state display image is temporarily displayed when the player operates, and when the super reach effect is still performed when the predetermined period has elapsed after the operation, the volume state display image Is supposed to be erased. After executing the process of step S714, the super reach time operation flag is reset to the off state (step S715).

  When the operation start acceptance is not received at step S708 (step S708; No), or when the volume change operation is not performed at step S712 (step S712; No), the volume status display is performed after the processing of steps S713 and S715. End the process.

  The specific operation detection process of step S162 is, for example, in response to detection of a specific operation of the player such as a long operation (lever pull) toward the front of the stick controller 31A by the player in the big hit gaming state It includes processing for changing the presence or absence of execution of a predetermined effect such as a special winning opening winning effect or a special winning opening opening effect, and other predetermined effects. The specific operation detection process also includes, for example, a process for setting the stick controller 31A to vibrate in response to the detection of the specific operation of the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, for example, when the lever pulling operation by the player is started within a period from 2 seconds before the big hit end designation command to the time when the big hit end designation command is received, the time measurement result in the time counting process of the lever pulling operation Since the on / off state of the suppression flag is not switched, the process of the setting of the predetermined effect or the process of the normal setting of the predetermined effect (step S426) is not executed. The clocking result is initialized. Also, for example, when the player starts the lever pulling operation within 5 seconds before receiving the big hit termination designation command and receives the big hit termination designation command, and the lever pulling operation is continued, the lever pulling manipulation is performed. Since the clocking result in the clocking process does not reach 5 seconds or more, the on / off state of the stop flag is not switched, and the clocking result is initialized. If the on / off state of the suppression flag or the stop flag can not be switched, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed. As described above, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed depending on the start timing of the specific operation such as the lever pulling operation by the player.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a setting example of the execution mode of the predetermined effect in the on / off state of the stop flag / suppression flag. In this embodiment, for example, the effect of outputting a winning sound notifying that the gaming ball has won at the special winning opening (big winning opening winning effect), and displaying the remaining winning number indicating the remaining winning number in the round game There are a plurality of predetermined effects such as an effect (big winning opening winning effect) and an effect (large winning opening open effect) for outputting a large winning opening opening sound notifying that the large winning opening has been opened. Then, the execution mode of the plurality of predetermined effects is changed by switching the stop flag / suppression flag on / off. In addition, there may be effects other than the above three effects as the predetermined effects. In addition, any one or two of the three predetermined effects may be executable.

  In addition, there is a normal winning sound and an over winning sound in the winning sound notifying that the gaming ball has won the special winning opening, and the normal winning sound is output when, for example, 1 to 10 winnings occur. For example, the over-winning sound is a winning sound that is output when eleven or more winnings occur. The normal winning sound and the over winning sound may be distinguishable, for example, due to differences in timbre and volume. The number of remaining winnings display includes the number of remaining winnings displayed in the normal mode and the number of remaining winnings in the over mode. The remaining number of winnings display in the normal mode is, for example, when there is no winning and 1 to 10 winnings occur The number of remaining winnings is displayed when the player wins, and the number of remaining winnings in the over mode is, for example, the number of remaining winnings displayed when eleven or more winnings occur. The remaining winning number display may be performed, for example, by displaying the remaining winning number display image or the like on the image display device 5.

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

  The execution mode of the predetermined effect when the stop flag is in the on state is the execution mode at the time of stop (the mode in which the predetermined effect can not be performed), and in the stop mode, the suppression flag is in the on state or off It is set by the stop flag being turned on regardless of the state. In the execution mode at the time of stop, it is impossible (no execution) to execute all predetermined effects such as an effect of outputting a winning sound, an effect of displaying a remaining number of winnings, and an effect of outputting a large winning opening opening sound.

  Also, the execution mode of the predetermined effect when the stop flag is in the off state and the suppression flag is in the on state is the execution mode (suppression mode) at the time of suppression, and the execution mode at the time of suppression is that the stop flag is off In the state, it is set when the suppression setting of the predetermined effect is performed by the process of step S424. In the execution mode at the time of suppression, it is possible (execution available) to execute all predetermined effects such as an effect that outputs a winning sound, an effect that displays the remaining number of winnings, and an effect that outputs a large winning opening opening sound. And the volume output level for the large winning opening opening sound is set to the lowest level (for example, the lowest level and the lowest level among the first to fifth levels), the brightness level for the remaining winning number display is set to the low level Ru. Here, the lowest level as the volume output level for the winning sound and the big winning opening open sound may be the same volume output level as the lowest level in the above-described volume status display.

  In the big hit medium music determination process of step S163, for example, in the big hit gaming state (during a big hit), a predetermined operation of the player such as an operation on the push button 31B by the player is detected. It includes the process of selecting one or the like.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot middle music determination process. Here, the jackpot music is music that can be reproduced during the jackpot gaming state, and in this embodiment, a plurality of music pieces are prepared. The prepared plural types of music will be described later. In the jackpot middle music determination process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received (step S621). If the jackpot start designation command has been received (step S621; Yes), the consecutive-ch count value K is updated so as to be incremented by one (step S622). The consecutive-ch count value K is a storage value of the consecutive-ch number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and may be any value that indicates the consecutive-ch number. Here, with the continuous chan, when the variable display result becomes a "big hit" when being in a definite change state or a short time state, it is executed a predetermined number of times being controlled to a positive change state or a short time state even after the big hit gaming state ends It means that. Also, with the number of consecutive churns, when the variable display result is "big hit" when being in a definite change state or a short time state, it is continuously generated to be controlled to a positive change state or a short time state even after the big hit gaming state ends. Say the number. The consecutive-ch count value K is initialized to “0” when a definite change state or short time state ends and is controlled to a normal state (also referred to as low probability low base state) which is not a positive change state or short time state. .

  After executing the process of step S 622 or when there is no reception of the big hit start designation command at step S 621 (step S 621; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit is in progress (step S 622 a). For example, when the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is received and the big hit end designated command is not received, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the big hit is in progress. If the value of the effect process flag is any one of 3 to 5, it may be determined that a big hit is in progress. If the jackpot is not in progress (step S622a; No), while the jackpot middle music determination process is ended, if the jackpot is in progress (step S622a; Yes), whether the music determination completed flag is in the on state (the jackpot middle It is judged whether or not it is completed (step S623). Here, the music determined flag indicates whether or not the big hit medium music has been determined, and is set to the on state in step S633 described later, and cleared to the off state in step S636. Data indicating the on or off state of the music determined flag is stored, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122.

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

  If the first hit (K = 1) in step S624 (step S624; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current big hit is associated with the music system reach (step S625) . Here, the music-based reach is a reach where the music according to the type of the reach is reproduced during reach production. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A as an example, Super Reaches A to C are set as music reach. In the music system reach, as shown in FIG. 17 (B) during the super reach effect, the music according to the reach type is reproduced in a predetermined manner.

  If it is determined in step S625 that the music system reach the jackpot (step S625; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the big hit music according to the reach type (step S626). In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, if the reach type is super reach A, a big hit medium song is determined to be “music A”, and if it is a super reach B, “big hit medium song” If it is Super Reach C, the jackpot song is determined to be "Song C". As described above, when the first hit is the music system reach jackpot, the predetermined jackpot middle music is determined according to the reach type, so the jackpot middle music can not be selected by the player's selection operation. It has become. If the first hit is a music system reach jackpot, after reproducing the music during the super reach production, the same music as the music concerned is reproduced from the continuation of the part that was being reproduced during the super reach production at the start of the big hit . Thereby, the music according to the reach type is reproduced without interruption from the super reach to the big hit game.

  If it is not the first hit (K = 1) at step S624 (step S624; No), but it is the first hit (step S624; Yes) but it is not the music system reach big hit (step S625; No), The CPU 120 determines whether or not the first round in which the number of times of execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state is "1" is being executed (step S627). For example, whether or not it is the first round can be determined by confirming which round number is stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area.

  When the first round is being executed (step S627; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 outputs the identifying unit of the music piece being selected (step S628). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the voice control board 13 to cause the voice control board 13 to output the identification part (in this embodiment, the so-called "sabi" portion) of the music being selected. And transmits the selected part from the speakers 8L and 8R. That is, in the process of step S628, only the chorus portion of the selected jackpot music is reproduced.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17C, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of music that can be selected during the execution of the first round are prepared. Further, as shown in FIG. 17C, the number of selectable music pieces is set to increase during the execution of the first round according to the increase in the number of times of consecutive runs. Specifically, in this embodiment, it is possible to select from three pieces of music (songs A to C) in 1 ≦ K ≦ 5 (K: the above-mentioned consecutive-ch count value), and four in 6 ≦ K ≦ 10. It is selectable from music (music A to D), selectable from 5 music (music A to E) in 11 ≦ K ≦ 15, and selectable from 6 music (music A to F) in 16 ≦ K It is done. For example, when K = 2, the selectable songs increase from the first hit (K = 1) by one, and when K = 3, the selectable songs from the first hit (K = 1) The selectable songs may be configured to increase sequentially by the number of consecutive channels, such as increasing by two songs. In addition, according to the specified number of consecutive churns, it will be determined by drawing whether or not new music can be selected each time a big hit, and which type of music can be selected It is also good. Further, in addition to the super reach A to C shown in FIG. 17A, for example, a super reach D to be executed only during a definite change is provided, and when it becomes a big hit with the super reach D, the super reach D is The corresponding music D may be selectable.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the selection of the music is an image showing the currently selectable music (FIG. 18 (B), 1 ≦ K ≦ 5) displayed on the image display device 5 This is done by, for example, putting the cursor CU on the display example of the songs A to C according to the above. The music selection operation is performed, for example, by the player pressing the push button 31B. For example, every time the pressing operation (simply pressing) for a short period on the push button 31B is performed, the image indicating the music title moves, and the music corresponding to the image of the music (directed) is aligned with the cursor CU The song is currently selected (FIG. 18 (B) is an example in which "Song A" is selected). That is, in step S628, when the designation target of the cursor CU is shifted to another music, the chorus portion of the shifted music (the music currently designated by the cursor CU) is reproduced. Note that, as shown in FIG. 17C, when music is added according to the increase in the number of consecutive breaks, it is preferable to set the initial position of the cursor CU as a position indicating the added music. . By so doing, it is possible to preferably notify the player of the newly added music. However, when the same music is selected in the last predetermined hit (for example, two times immediately before), it is preferable to set the initial position of the cursor CU as a position indicating the same music. In this way, it is possible to present music that meets the player's preferences and is user-friendly.

  Note that the cursor CU may be moved with respect to the image indicating the music title according to the selection operation. Further, the method of indicating the currently selected song is not limited to the instruction by the cursor CU, and makes it easier to visually recognize the image indicating the selected song than the image indicating another song (for example, indicating the selected song) The frame image surrounding the image may be superimposed and displayed, or the image indicating the selected song may be illuminated, or the image indicating a song other than the selected song may not be visible or not visible. Also, when selecting a music, the volume output level may be increased to output the music identification unit. For example, when the current volume output level is the normal level (the third level described above), when the music is selected, the specific part is output at the fourth level or the fifth level (the highest level), or When the volume output level is the lowest level or the first level, the specific part may be output at the normal level when selecting a music.

  Moreover, a "specification part" is a part which is a part of the music in selection, and is different from the head of this music. In this embodiment, a so-called "sabi" is an example of a music identification unit. Here, in this embodiment, each piece of music data of the music pieces A to F as the above-mentioned big hit medium music is stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The music data representing one music is composed of a plurality of audio data (for example, WAV, MP3, etc.) including rust data (an example of specific part data) indicating the sound of the climax. Specifically, as illustrated for "Song A" in FIG. 18A, data indicating the whole of the music A is data for intro, data for A melody, data for B melody, data for rust, It is stored in the ROM 121 (each as separate audio data) in a divided manner such as outro data. The same applies to each of the songs B to F as other big hit songs. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of data capacity as compared with a configuration in which specific part data is stored in addition to data for one song. It should be noted that by using a part of data of one piece of music (for example, data for B melody etc.) alone during a predetermined effect such as a reach effect of a music system reach or during a notice effect, the music of the predetermined effect is performed. Only a part may be output. By so doing, as in this embodiment, it is possible to further take advantage of the configuration in which data indicating one piece of music is divided and stored.

  In addition, about the data for rust as an example of specific part data, for each music, for example, a portion that is familiar, has an impact, and is assumed to be a catchy is selected in advance as a "sabi", Audio data may be prepared in advance as data for rust. Also, for example, there are cases where the song A is famous for "Sabi" while the song C is more famous for "A Melo". In this case, for the music piece C, the specific part may be A melody (specific part data is data for A melody), and when the music piece C is selected in step S628, the A melody part may be reproduced. In addition, so-called head rust music (music whose head of the music starts from the rust) may be included in the jackpot music. And a specific part may be the beginning (a characteristic intro, a head rust) of music. That is, the data used as the identification unit may be different depending on the music. In addition, when the music of the head rust is included in the big hit medium music, with regard to the music of the head rust, the data used as music data may be shared between the music selection and the music determination. For example, at the time of music selection, the data for rust and the data for parts (for example, A melody) following the rust are used to connect and play the rust and the part following the rust, and the same data is used even after the music is determined. Then, it may be reproduced by connecting the rust and the part following the rust.

  Subsequently to the process of step S628 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not there is a music determination operation (step S629). For example, the music determination operation is a pressing operation (long press) for a long period (for example, one second) on the push button 31B, and the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is a music determination operation when the music determination operation is detected. do it. If there is no music determination operation (step S629; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening (step S630). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that it is the closing timing of the special winning opening when the first round of round end designation command (big winning opening closing designation command) is received from the main substrate 11. Then, if there is a music determination operation (step S629; Yes), or if it is the special winning opening closing timing (step S630; No), the music being selected is determined (step S631). That is, in this embodiment, during the first round, when the music determination operation is performed until the large winning opening is closed, or when the large winning opening is closed without the music determination operation, The selected song is determined to be a big hit song.

  As described above, in this embodiment, at the time of music selection, the specific part of the selected music is reproduced, and at the time of music selection, there are a plurality of methods of determining the music. For this reason, the rendering effect at the time of music selection can be improved.

  Following the processing of step S626 or step S631, the CPU 120 for effect control stores the music information determined in step S626 or S631 in the RAM 122 (step S632), and sets the music determined flag to the on state (step S633) . Note that data indicating on / off of the music determined flag is stored, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122.

  When it is determined in step S623 that the music determined flag is in the on state (step S623; Yes), the jackpot middle music determined in step S626 or S631 is reproduced (step S634). Subsequently, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is the big hit end timing (step S635), and if it is the big hit end timing (step S635; Yes), the reproduction of the music started to be reproduced ends in step S634 The music determined flag is cleared to the off state (step S636).

  After the execution of the processes of steps S636 and S633, or when the determinations in steps S621, S627, S630, and S635 are No, and when the determination of step S622 is yes, the jackpot middle music determination process is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, in reach other than the music-based reach, the player can select a big hit medium song by the selection operation by the player during the first round (step S628 described above). There is. In this embodiment, "reach: normal (big hit)" (fluctuation pattern PA3-1) shown in FIG. 7 is prepared as a reach other than the music system reach, but as a super reach other than the music system reach, "super In the case where a reach type such as "reach D" or "super reach E" is further prepared and the big hit is accompanied by the effects of super reach D or super reach E, the player performs the selection operation during the execution of the first round. The song may be selectable during the big hit. Also, in the above example, an example in which a big hit medium song can be selected during the first round is shown, but a song may be selectable during another round, or a song may be selected across multiple rounds It may be possible. It is optional at any time during the jackpot to make the music selectable.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 18, the music reproduction mode at the time of big hit music selection and after the big hit music determination will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (B), at the time of music selection, an identifying unit (for example, "Sabi") of the music being selected is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (corresponding to step S628). The specific part is continuously reproduced until the selected song is determined. Then, the length of the specific part is the period until the music being selected is determined (corresponding to the period from the start of the execution of the first round to the execution of the process of step S631. The period until the music determination operation is performed, Alternatively, if it is shorter than the execution period of the first round (for example, 29.5 seconds), the specific part is repeatedly reproduced until the selected song is determined. When the length of the specific part is shorter than the period until the music being selected is determined, the part following the specific part in the music being selected following playback of the specific part (FIG. 18 (A In the example of), the outro shown by "data for outro" may be reproduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the time of music selection, an image corresponding to the selected music (hereinafter, music-corresponding image) is displayed in the display area VA1 shown in FIG. 18 (B). The music corresponding image is, for example, a moving image such as PV (Promotion Video) or MV (Music Video) of the selected music, and at the time of music selection, for example, a portion corresponding to a specific part of the moving image Do. In addition, the moving image as the music corresponding image may not be reproduced from the portion corresponding to the music identification unit. For example, when music is selected, the music may be reproduced from a specific part other than the head, but the moving image may be reproduced from the head. Moreover, the music corresponding image may be a still image indicating not a moving image but an artist photograph or the like. Also, the data of the image corresponding to the music may be stored in the ROM 121 or the like in an aspect (each as separate image data) divided for each part of the music, similarly to the audio data of the music.

As shown in FIG. 18C, after the music is determined, audio data divided into a plurality of pieces constituting music data of the determined music (for example, data for intro, data for A melody, data for B melody, The data for rust and the data for outro are connected (that is, each part constituting one music is reproduced without interruption in time series), and one music is reproduced from the speakers 8L and 8R. The determined reproduction mode of the big hit music (corresponding to the reproduction mode of the music in step S634) is, for example, as described in (A) to (C) below.
(A) After determining the music during one round, the music is reproduced from the continuation of the specific part reproduced at the time of selection, or reproduced from the beginning of the music.
(B) After the second round, play from the beginning of the music (for example, play the music from the beginning in response to the reception of the round start command for the second round (large winning opening opening specification command)).
(C) In the case of K = 1 (step S624; Yes), and the music system reach big hit (step S625; Yes), from the continuation of the part which was reproducing the music corresponding to the reach type during the super reach production Reproduction (For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, during the Super Reach production, the music “Intro”, “A Melo”, “B Melo” corresponding to the reach type is reproduced, and “Sabi” when it becomes a big hit) Play).
In addition, after the music is played back from the beginning (intro) of the music after the music is determined and the big hit has not ended yet, after the music goes round until the end (outro) of the music, it returns to the intro of the music and two rounds The eyes may be regenerated, or may be regenerated not from the intro but from rust (specific part).

  Further, after the music is determined, the music corresponding image is displayed, for example, in the display area VA2 shown in FIG. 18C, which is larger than the display area VA1. The example shown in FIG. 18C is an example in which the display area VA2 is configured over the entire image display area of the image display device 5 after the music is determined. After the music is determined, for example, a moving image in which a portion corresponding to the reproduction portion of the music is sequentially reproduced may be displayed on the display area VA2. The music-corresponding image displayed in the display area VA2 after the music determination may also be a still image such as an artist photo. Moreover, the music corresponding | compatible image in the time of music selection and music determination should just be a thing in which a display aspect differs. That is, the display mode may be made different by a method other than making the positions and the sizes of the display area VA1 and the display area VA2 in which the image corresponding to music be displayed different. For example, although the position and size of the display area VA1 and the display area VA2 are the same, the music corresponding image after the music determination is an effect which is not at the time of music selection (for example, fade in / fade out effect, lighting effect which shines) Etc.) may be applied.

  In addition, the operation means by which selection operation of music and determination operation are made is not restricted to above-described push button 31B. The operation means may be, for example, a cross button operable in the vertical and horizontal directions, a dial key capable of rotating operation, for example, or may be capable of touch operation or press operation like a touch panel. . Further, any configuration that can detect the operation content according to the operation by the player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, is not limited to the instruction input operation by the player. A sensor capable of detection may be used.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot effect processing performed in step S175 shown in FIG. In the big hit and inside effect process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a big hit end designation command received (step S581). If the big hit end designation command has not been received (step S581; No), after the special winning opening winning effect processing is executed (step S582), the special winning opening opening effect processing is executed (step S583). After that, the other big hit inside effect is executed (step S584), and the big hit inside effect process is ended.

  If the big hit end designation command is received in step S581 (step S581; Yes), the end of the big hit internal effect is set (step S591), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "6". At step S592, the jackpot effect processing ends. In step S591, for example, the stop flag and the suppression flag may be turned off (initial state). In this way, even if the stop flag or the suppression flag is on and the big hit gaming state is ended, the stop flag and the suppression flag are turned off at the timing when the big hit gaming state ends, and the predetermined effect is executed. The mode is set to the normal mode of execution. Note that the timing at which the stop flag and the suppression flag are turned off is not limited to step S591, that is, the timing at which the big hit end designation command is received, for example, the round end command specifying the end of the final round in the big hit gaming state is received The timing may be the timing at which the variation start command for the variation to be executed first after the end of the jackpot gaming state has been received.

  FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing an example of the special winning opening winning effect processing executed in step S582 shown in FIG. In the special winning opening winning effect processing shown in FIG. 20, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is reception of a round start command which is an effect control command indicating that a round is to be started (step S801). If there is reception of a round start command (step S801; Yes), the count value of the special winning opening winning counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 (large winning opening winning count C) It is initialized to "0" (step S802). Then, it is determined whether the stop flag is in the on state (step S803). If the stop flag is in the off state (step S 803; No), while setting for starting to display the remaining winning number in the normal mode is performed (step S 804), if the stop flag is in the on state (step S 804) S803; Yes), the special winning opening winning effect processing is ended without setting for starting to display the number of remaining winnings.

  In this embodiment, the number of remaining winnings in the normal mode is displayed in accordance with the special winning opening winning count C. The remaining number of winnings display in the normal mode displays, for example, the same number of winning balls-corresponding images as the remaining winning number, or a combination of a winning ball-corresponding image and a number image indicating the remaining number of winnings, etc. It is sufficient to indicate the remaining number of winnings in the round game. For example, when the special winning opening winning count C is “0”, it is sufficient to indicate that the remaining winning number is “10” by displaying 10 winning ball-corresponding images. When the special winning opening winning count C is “1”, it is sufficient to indicate that the remaining winning number is “9” by displaying nine winning ball corresponding images. When the large winning opening winning combination count value C is “2” to “10”, the remaining winning number is “8” to “0” by displaying eight to zero winning ball corresponding images. It should just be shown that there is. Further, for example, when the special winning opening winning combination count value C is "0", the number of remaining winnings is obtained by combining and displaying one winning ball-corresponding image and a number image indicating "10". If it is indicated that it is "10", and the big winning opening winning combination count value C is "1", one winning ball corresponding image and a number image showing "9" are displayed in combination By doing this, it may be shown that the remaining winning number is "9". When the special winning opening winning count C is “2” to “10”, the remaining one is displayed by combining one winning ball-corresponding image and a numerical image indicating “8” to “0”. It may be shown that the number of winning a prize of “8” to “0”.

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

  When there is no reception of the round start command in step S801 (step S801; No), it is determined whether or not there is reception of a special winning opening winning designation command which is an effect control command indicating that there is a winning in the special winning opening. (Step S811). When the special winning opening winning combination designation command is received (step S811; Yes), the special winning opening winning combination count value C is updated so as to be incremented by one (step S812). Then, it is determined whether the stop flag is in the on state (step S813). If the stop flag is in the off state (step S813; No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening winning combination count value C is "10" or more (step S814).

  If the special winning opening winning count C is less than or equal to "10" (step S814; Yes), the setting for updating the remaining winning number display is performed (step S815). For example, when the big winning opening winning combination count value C becomes 1 in step S812, in step S815, it is renewed to the remaining winning number display which shows that the remaining winning number is 9 . Then, setting is made to output a normal winning sound notifying that the gaming ball has won the special winning opening (step S 816).

  Also, when the special winning opening winning count C is not "10" or less, that is, when the special winning opening winning count C is "11" or more (step S814; No), the remaining winning number display is updated in the over mode. The setting for setting is made (step S 817). For example, when the big winning a prize opening winning count value C becomes 11 in step S812, in step S817, it is renewed to the remaining winning a prize indication of over mode. In this embodiment, for example, the number of remaining winnings in the over mode is displayed by displaying an over winning occurrence image showing the occurrence of over winning, instead of the winning ball corresponding image or the numerical image in the normal mode. Thereafter, setting is performed to output an over winning sound notifying that the gaming ball has won the special winning opening (step S 818). Execution of the processes of steps S 817 and S 818 gives notification of the occurrence of over winning. In addition, even if the over winning occurs, the output of the over winning sound or the display of the remaining winning number in the over mode may not be performed.

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

  In addition, when there is no reception of the special winning opening winning combination designation command in step S811 (step S811; No), it is determined whether the stop flag is in the on state (step S831). If the stop flag is in the on state (step S831; Yes), it is determined whether or not the remaining winning number display is being executed (step S832). If the remaining winning number display is being executed (step S832; Yes), setting for ending the remaining winning number display is performed (step S833). If the stop flag is in the OFF state (step S831; No), it is determined whether the remaining number-of-winnings display is being executed (step S834). If the remaining winning number display is not being executed (step S 834; No), setting for starting the remaining winning number display in the normal mode is performed (step S 835). After executing the processing of steps S833 and S835, or when the display of the remaining number of winnings is not being executed at step S832 (step S832; No), if the display of the remaining winning number is being executed at step S834 (step S 834; Yes), the special winning opening winning effect processing ends.

  As described above, during the big hit (the value of the presentation process flag is "5"), the on / off state of the stop flag is determined in step S831, and the remaining winning number display is executed according to the on / off state of the stop flag. The presence / absence (display / non-display) of is switched. In addition, at the time of winning in the special winning opening, the on / off state of the stop flag is determined in step S813, and when the stop flag is off, the winning sound (normal winning sound, over winning sound) is output On the other hand, when the stop flag is in the on state, the winning sound is not output. In addition, since the suppression setting of a predetermined | prescribed effect is performed in step S424, when the suppression flag is an ON state, in step S804, S815-S818, and S835, the number of remaining winnings display and winning sound in a suppression mode is carried out. Output is done. Further, when the suppression flag is in the OFF state, the normal setting of the predetermined effect is performed in step S426, so in steps S804, S815 to S818, and S835, the remaining winning number display and the winning sound based on the normal setting. Output will be performed.

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the special winning opening open effect processing executed in step S583 shown in FIG. In the special winning opening open effect processing shown in FIG. 21, first, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not there is reception of a round start command which is an effect control command indicating that a round should be started (step S901) . If the round start command has been received (step S901; Yes), it is determined whether the stop flag is in the on state (step S902). If the stop flag is in the OFF state (step S902; No), setting for outputting the special winning opening opening sound is performed (step S903). After executing the processing of step S903 or when there is no reception of the round start command in step S901 (step S901; No), the special winning opening open effect processing ends.

  As described above, when the special winning opening is open (at the start of the round game), the on / off state of the stop flag is determined in step S902, and when the stop flag is off, the special winning opening open sound is When the stop flag is in the on state, the special winning opening opening sound is not output. In addition, since the suppression setting of the predetermined | prescribed effect is performed in step S424 when the suppression flag is an ON state, the output of a big winning opening open sound is performed in a suppression aspect in step S903. Also, when the suppression flag is in the OFF state, the normal setting of the predetermined effect is performed in step S426, so in step S903, the output of the winning opening opening sound based on the normal setting is performed. .

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

  FIG. 22 (A) shows the big winning opening opening sound and the winning sound (normal winning sound-normal) when the selected music is reproduced in the big hit gaming state (on state) and the stop flag is off. It shows the timing of execution of the blinding error notification such as a predetermined effect such as winning sound) and the remaining number of winnings display, a blinding error display and a blinding error notification sound. In addition, about ball-fall error alerting, it shall be started in the middle of a round game. In addition, when the suppression flag is in the on state, the volume output level and the brightness level are lower than when the suppression flag is in the off state, regardless of whether the suppression flag is in the on state or in the off state. The execution timings of the presentation and the error notification are the same. FIG. 22A shows, as an example, a round game of the tenth round. In addition, although it is basically the same as FIG. 22 (A) for round games other than the tenth round, the same as FIG. 22 (A) after the music is selected and reproduced for the round game of the first round. It is.

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

  When a winning in the special winning opening occurs, the big winning opening winning count value is set to "1" by the processing of step S812 shown in FIG. 20, and a normal winning sound is outputted by the processing of step S816. The winning number display is updated to the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is "9". Thereafter, each time a winning to the special winning opening occurs, the special winning opening winning count value is increased, a normal winning sound is output, and the remaining winning number display is updated.

  For example, when the gaming ball is full on the lower plate at timing T1, the process of step S305 shown in FIG. Do. When the suppression flag is in the on state at the timing T1, the ball removal error display is started in the reduced size. Then, at timing T2 when the ball removal error is eliminated, the processing for steps S312 and S313 shown in FIG. 10 ends the output of the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound. In the period from the timing T1 to the timing T2, the music, the winning sound, and the blinding error notification sound are superimposed and output (when a blinding error occurs when the special winning opening is open, a big winning Output including the open mouth sound).

  As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the state where the remaining number-of-winnings display is being performed, indicating that the special winning opening winning count value is "9" and the remaining winning number is "1", When a prize winning occurs, the big prize mouth winning count value is set to “10”, and a normal prize sound is output, and the remaining prize number display is displayed for the remaining prize number indicating that the remaining prize number is “0”. Update. Further, immediately after this winning, it becomes an over winning when a winning to the big winning opening occurs further, and when this over winning occurs, the big winning opening winning count value is set to “11”, and the over winning sound is made in step S818 shown in FIG. Is output, and the remaining winning number display is updated in the over mode in step S817.

  Then, on the basis of the fact that ten game balls enter the big winning opening and the winning balls are generated, the round game of the tenth round is ended at timing T3. At this timing T3, the opening of the special winning opening is ended. Then, the round game of the 11th round is started at timing T4 when the next round waiting period, which is a waiting period until the next round game is started, has elapsed. At this timing T4, the opening of the big winning opening is started and the big winning opening opening sound is output, and the big winning opening winning count value is initialized to "0", and the remaining number of winning is "10". Start displaying the number of remaining winnings to indicate that there is.

  FIG. 22 (B) shows the big winning opening opening sound and the winning sound (normal winning sound when the selected music is reproduced in the big hit gaming state (on state) and the stop flag is switched on / off. The execution timing of the blinding error notification such as predetermined effect such as over winning sound) and the number of remaining winnings, the blinding error display and the blinding error notifying sound is shown. In FIG. 22 (B), it is assumed that the on / off state of the stop flag is switched in the middle of FIG. 22 (A).

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

  When the stop flag is turned on, the process of step S833 shown in FIG. Further, the size is switched to the reduction size by the process of step S325 shown in FIG. 10 and the dropout error display is continuously performed, and the output of the dropout error notification sound is also continuously performed. Then, at timing T2 when the blinding error is eliminated, the output of the blinding error display and the blinding error notification sound is ended. As described above, in the period from the timing T1 to the timing T1 ', the music, the big winning opening open sound, the winning sound, and the unmarked error notification sound can be output, and the remaining number-of-winnings display and the unmarked error display can be executed On the other hand, during the period from timing T1 'to timing T2, the music and the blinding error notification sound can be output, the big winning opening open sound and the winning sound can not be output, and the remaining winning number display can not be performed, the blinding error The display is executable.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (B), in the state where the special winning opening winning count value is "9", when the winning to the special winning opening occurs, the special winning opening winning count value is set to "10", but normally Do not output a winning sound. In this state, the number of remaining winnings is not displayed. Further, immediately after this winning, if a winning to the big winning opening occurs further, it becomes an over winning, and if this over winning occurs, the big winning opening winning count value is set to “11”, but the over winning sound is not output. Even in this state, the number of remaining winnings is not displayed.

  Then, on the basis of the fact that ten game balls enter the big winning opening and the winning balls are generated, the round game of the tenth round is ended at timing T3. At this timing T3, the opening of the special winning opening is ended. Then, the round game of the 11th round is started at timing T4 when the next round waiting period, which is a waiting period until the next round game is started, has elapsed. At this timing T4, opening of the special winning opening is started, but since the stop flag is in the on state, the special winning opening opening sound is not output. Also, the special winning opening winning count value is initialized to "0", but the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is "10" is not started. Here, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds, and based on the detection of the operation, the stop flag is turned off at timing T4 'by the process of step S415 shown in FIG.

  When the stop flag is turned off, the display of the remaining winning number is started by the process of step S 835 shown in FIG. It is to be noted that since the special winning opening winning count value at the timing T4 'is "0", the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is "10" is started at the timing T4'. In addition, for example, when the ball removal error display is performed at the reduction size at timing T4 ', the switching to the normal size is performed and the ball removal error display is continuously performed.

  The player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds, and based on the detection of the operation, the suppression flag is turned on at timing T1 'by the process of step S414 shown in FIG. The suppression setting of the predetermined effect of step S424 shown in FIG. 14 is performed. Further, the size is switched to the reduction size by the process of step S325 shown in FIG. 10 and the dropout error display is continuously performed, and the output of the dropout error notification sound is also continuously performed. Then, at timing T2 when the blinding error is eliminated, the output of the blinding error display and the blinding error notification sound is ended. In this case, even after timing T1 ', it is possible to output the music, the big winning opening open sound, the winning sound, and the blinding error notifying sound, and the remaining winning number display and the blinding error display can be executed. However, since the suppression setting of the predetermined effect in step S424 shown in FIG. 14 is performed, the output of the big winning opening opening sound and the winning sound and the remaining number-of-winnings display are performed in the suppression mode after timing T1 '.

  Then, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds, and based on the detection of the operation, when the suppression flag is turned off at timing T4 'by the processing of step S415 shown in FIG. 14, timing T4'. The subsequent output of the big winning opening opening sound and the winning sound and the display of the remaining number of winnings are performed in the normal mode.

  When the stop flag is turned off, the display of the remaining winning number is started by the process of step S 835 shown in FIG. It is to be noted that since the special winning opening winning count value at the timing T4 'is "0", the remaining winning number display indicating that the remaining winning number is "10" is started at the timing T4'. In addition, for example, when the ball removal error display is performed at the reduction size at timing T4 ', the switching to the normal size is performed and the ball removal error display is continuously performed.

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

  FIG. 23 shows an example of effect in the case of the volume change operation in the super reach change display. For example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern PB2-1 in which the reach effect of the music system reach is performed is determined as the fluctuation pattern (super reach A is performed). In the example shown in FIG. 23, as shown to FIG. 23 (A), it demonstrates from the time of the variable display state of a decorative symbol becoming a reach state (reach establishment). Further, as shown in FIG. 23A, the volume status display image VL is displayed on the image display device 5 by the volume status display process shown in FIG.

  Through FIG. 23 (B), reach production in the super reach as shown in FIG. 23 (C) is executed. Notification of super reach is performed by displaying an effect image (for example, an image with the characters “super reach”) as shown in FIG. 23C on the screen of the image display device 5 or the like. The player can grasp that the super reach effect is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 23C, the variable display of the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at the upper left portion of the screen of the image display device 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 23C, the volume status display image VL is erased from the screen of the image display device 5 by the volume status display erase process (step S 707 a) shown in FIG. 12. Further, as shown in FIG. 23C, the hold display is erased.

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 23D and 23E, the volume status display image VL in the gaming state (second state) during the super reach effect is other than during the super reach effect as shown in FIG. 23I. Since the same display mode as the volume state display image VL in the gaming state (first state) is displayed, the display of the volume state display image VL in the second state can be made easy to understand. The display mode of the volume state display image VL in the second state may be different from the display mode of the volume state display image VL in the first state. Further, the volume state display image VL in the second state and the volume state display image VL in the first state may be displayed on the same display part or may be displayed on different display parts.

  The player may operate the stick controller 31A in the left direction or the right direction immediately before the start of the super reach effect (for example, within a period from 3 seconds before the start to the start). Also in this case, the display of the volume status display image VL is started based on the detection of the operation by the controller sensor unit 35A. Then, the super reach effect is started within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after the operation, that is, within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the display start of the volume state display image VL. Then, the processing of steps S701 to S706 shown in FIG. 13 extends the volume status display image VL displayed immediately before the start of the super reach effect. Thereby, even when the display of the volume status display image VL is started immediately before the start of the super reach effect, the volume status display image VL is extended and displayed, and the volume status display image VL is halfway at the start timing of the super reach effect Can be prevented from being erased. In this embodiment, the volume status display image VL is ensured to be displayed for a predetermined period (3 seconds) after the operation, for example, the volume status for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the start timing of the super reach effect. The display image VL may be displayed.

  In addition, the player may operate the stick controller 31A in the left direction or the right direction immediately before the end of the super reach effect (for example, within a period from 3 seconds before the end to the end). Also in this case, the display of the volume status display image VL is started based on the detection of the operation by the controller sensor unit 35A. Then, the super reach effect is ended within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after the operation, that is, within a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the display start of the volume state display image VL. The volume status display image VL displayed immediately before the end of the super reach effect is continuously displayed as it is even after the end of the super reach effect by steps S601, S602, S604, and S605 shown in FIG. It has become. Thereby, even when the display of the volume status display image VL is started immediately before the end of the super reach effect, the display of the volume status display image VL is continued, and the volume status display image VL is displayed when the predetermined period has elapsed after the operation. It is possible to eliminate unnecessary processing of erasing and displaying again.

  During the production of the super reach, as shown in FIG. 17A, the music according to the reach type is reproduced. For example, when notification of super reach is executed as shown in FIG. 23C, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, music according to reach type is from the beginning, such as intro, A melody, B melody, etc. Will be played back sequentially. Then, for example, between the effect shown in FIG. 23 (E) and the effect shown in FIG. 23 (F), the effect by the special effect sound is executed for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds).

  As the effect by the special effect sound, for example, an effect by so-called SE (Sound Effect) such as a sound subjected to an echo effect, a repeat sound, a noise sound, and a sound subjected to fade-in / fade-out may be executed. In addition, silence may be performed only for the predetermined period. Further, in addition to the output of the special effect sound, it is preferable to adopt an aspect in which an effect is given to the moving image reproduced during the effect by the super reach only for the predetermined period. For example, if the video is suddenly stopped (still images), the screen is blacked out, noise is displayed (for example, an analog TV sandstorm display), or the like. Good.

  Then, for example, in response to the predetermined operation from the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B being performed during the execution of the special effect sound, or in response to the lapse of a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. The battle effect result shown in (H) is displayed, and together with this display, a sound effect for losing is output from the speakers 8L and 8R for notifying of losing. In the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 17B, the chorus is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a continuation of the part of the music being reproduced during the production of the super reach. As described above, by giving special effects to the sound and the moving image before the battle effect result (result of effect notifying the success or failure of winning or losing) is displayed, the player's feeling of expectation can be obtained.

  The period for executing the special effect may be determined in advance, for example, for each variation pattern of the music system reach. In addition, the music may not be reproduced from the beginning (intro) during the production of the music system reach, and reproduction may be started from A melody, B melody or the like. In addition, when it becomes a big hit after the production of the music system reach, it may be reproduced from the continuation of the part reproduced during the reach production of the music system reach during the first round execution. For example, the A-melo may be reproduced during reach production, and may be reproduced from the B-melo following the A-melo during the first round. In addition, it is possible to reproduce to the middle of the A melody during reach production, and reproduce the music from the continuation of the A melody during the first round execution.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, an example of effects such as a big winning opening opening sound and a ball drop error display will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 24, it is assumed that music A is selected as a big hit medium music, and PV (Promotion Video) of music A and music A even during the round game from the first round to the final round (for example, the 15th round) It is assumed that moving pictures such as, MV (Music Video) are played back. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 24, it demonstrates from a time of a stop flag being an OFF state, and a suppression flag being an OFF state.

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

  When the game ball enters the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7 and a winning to the special winning opening occurs, a normal winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 24 (B). At this time, the normal winning sound (winning sound) and the music are superimposed and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output level of the normal winning sound (winning sound) and the music is the normal level (third level). The volume output level may be changed after being changed in the volume status display process of step S161. Further, as the remaining winning number display, a remaining winning number display image NG indicating that the remaining winning number is “9” is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 24 (B), the remaining winning number is "9" by deleting one winning ball-corresponding image out of the ten winning ball-corresponding images displayed. It is shown.

  Here, when the game ball is full on the lower plate, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), a message such as “Error to remove the ball! Please remove the ball from the lower plate.” The ball removal error display image TG shown is displayed in the normal size. In addition, a blinding error notification sound is output. At this time, the ball out error notification sound and the music are superimposed and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output level of the blinding error notification sound and the music is a normal level (third level). The volume output level may be changed after being changed in the volume status display process of step S161.

  Here, when the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds and detects the operation (lever pull 5 seconds), the stop flag is turned on. As a result, as shown in FIG. 24 (D1), the display of the remaining winning number is ended (the remaining winning number display image NG is deleted). In this state, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R output the ball-fall error notification sound and the music. Further, the ball removal error display image TG is switched to the reduction size and continuously displayed. When the remaining number-of-winnings display is finished, the moving image of the music A can be easily viewed. In addition, the moving image of the music A can be easily visually recognized by switching the blinding error display image TG to the reduction size.

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

  Further, in the state shown in FIG. 24C, when the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds and detects the operation (lever pulling for 2 seconds), the suppression flag is turned on. As a result, as shown in FIG. 24 (D2), the remaining winning number display is changed to the suppression mode. Specifically, the brightness level of the winning number display image NG is a low level. In this state, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R output the ball-fall error notification sound and the music. Note that the volume output level of the blinding error notification sound and the music is a normal level (third level). The volume output level may be changed after being changed in the volume status display process of step S161. Further, the ball removal error display image TG is switched to the reduction size and continuously displayed. By changing the number of remaining winnings display to the suppression mode, the moving image of music A can be easily viewed. In addition, the moving image of the music A can be easily visually recognized by switching the blinding error display image TG to the reduction size.

  Then, after the game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7 after the suppression flag is turned on, and a winning in the large winning opening occurs, as shown in FIG. 24 (E2). As shown, from the speakers 8L and 8R, the ball-fall error notification sound, the music, and the normal winning sound (winning sound) are output. The volume output level of the normal winning sound output at this time is the lowest level. Note that the volume output level of the blinding error notification sound and the music is a normal level (third level). The volume output level may be changed after being changed in the volume status display process of step S161. Therefore, the normal winning sound is output at a volume smaller than that of the ball-fall error alert sound and the music.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24C, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds while the dropout error display and the dropout error notification sound are being performed, By detecting the operation (lever pull 5 seconds) and the stop flag is turned on, the remaining number-of-winnings display is ended as shown in FIG. 24 (D1), and a winning on the special winning opening occurs. While the normal winning sound (winning sound) is not output, the reduction size of the deburring error display and the output of the deburring error notification sound are continuously performed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to a mode in which the predetermined effect can not be performed during the ball-fall error notification such as the ball-fall error display or the output of the ball-fall error alert sound. The ease with which the ball removal error notification is recognized changes. Specifically, since the normal winning sound (winning sound) is not output, it becomes easy to recognize the blinding error notification sound (it becomes easy to hear). In addition, by switching to the reduced size ball removal error display, it becomes difficult to recognize (visualize) the ball removal error display. Although the ball removal error display is switched to the reduction size based on detection of the specific operation such as lever pull 5 seconds, the ball removal error display may not be switched to the reduction size. Even in this case, the easiness of recognizing the blinding error notification changes. Specifically, when the remaining number-of-winnings display is finished, it becomes easy to recognize (visualize) the ball removal error display.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24C, the player continues the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds while the ball drop error display and the ball drop error notification sound are being output. By pulling and detecting the operation (lever pulling 2 seconds) and the suppression flag is turned on, the remaining number-of-winnings display is changed to the suppression mode as shown in FIG. Even when a winning occurs, the normal winning sound (winning sound) is output in the suppression mode, while the deheading error display and the output of the deburring error notification sound are continuously performed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the suppression mode during notification of the ball removal error such as the display of the ball removal error display or the ball removal error notification sound, recognition of the ball removal error notification The ease of doing changes. Specifically, when the volume output level of the normal winning sound (winning sound) becomes the lowest level, it becomes easy to recognize the blinding error notification sound (it becomes easy to hear). In addition, by switching to the reduced size ball removal error display, it becomes difficult to recognize (visualize) the ball removal error display. Although the ball removal error display is switched to the reduction size based on the detection of the specific operation such as the lever pulling 2 seconds, the ball removal error display may not be switched to the reduction size. Even in this case, the easiness of recognizing the blinding error notification changes. Specifically, when the brightness level of the remaining winning number display becomes a low level, it becomes easy to recognize (visualize) the ball removal error display.

  It should be noted that when the blinding error notification is not performed, the blinding error display image TG is not displayed in the scene shown in FIG. 24C, and no blinding error notification sound is output. In such a state, only the music is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, when 5 seconds of lever pulling is detected and the stop flag is turned on, the subsequent winning sound and the large winning opening opening sound are not output. Therefore, when it is desired to clearly view the selected music or the moving image of the music, a specific operation such as 5 seconds of lever pulling may be performed. In addition, if the specific action such as the lever pull for 2 seconds is performed, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the suppression mode, so that it is possible to clearly view the selected music and the moving image of the music.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, for example, the music selected by executing the processing of steps S628 and S629 to S631 shown in FIG. The moving image can be reproduced, and further, while the music or the moving image of the music is being reproduced, predetermined effects such as the special winning opening winning effect shown in FIG. 20 or the special opening opening effect shown in FIG. Further, by executing the processing of steps S423 to S426 shown in FIG. 14, that is, based on the detection of the specific action of the player, the on / off state of the stop flag is switched to execute the predetermined effect. The presence or absence can be changed (see FIG. 15). Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (B) and FIG. 24, when the stop flag is turned on during stop notification, that is, when the stop mode is changed (no execution of a predetermined effect), stop error notification Continue to be viable. In this manner, the execution of a predetermined effect such as a large winning opening winning effect or a large opening opening effect is performed during execution of an abnormal notification such as a dropout error notification, thereby causing an abnormality notification to be interrupted, and the effect of the abnormal notification decreases. Can be prevented. In addition, since the stop flag is turned on and changed to a mode in which execution of the predetermined effect is not possible, the specific effect is executed by executing the predetermined effect during the execution of the specific effect such as the reproduction of the music or the moving image of the music. Can be prevented, and the effect of the specific effect can be prevented from being reduced.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, for example, it is possible to reproduce the music selected by executing the processing of steps S628 and S629 to S631 shown in FIG. In addition, while the music or the moving image of the music is being reproduced, it is possible to execute predetermined effects such as a special winning opening winning effect shown in FIG. 20 or a special winning opening effect shown in FIG. Further, by executing the processing of steps S414, S415, and S423 to S426 shown in FIG. 14, the on / off state of the stop flag or the suppression flag is switched, and the presence or absence of the execution of the predetermined effect, and the volume output of the predetermined effect The mode of execution such as the level and the brightness level can be changed (see FIG. 15). Then, during the ball removal error notification, for example, when the suppression flag is in the on state, that is, when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the suppression mode, the ball removal error notification can be continuously performed. In this manner, the execution of a predetermined effect such as a large winning opening winning effect or a large opening opening effect is performed during execution of an abnormal notification such as a dropout error notification, thereby causing an abnormality notification to be interrupted, and the effect of the abnormal notification decreases. Can be prevented. Further, for example, since the suppression flag is turned on and the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the suppression mode, the predetermined effect is executed by executing the predetermined effect such as the reproduction of the music or the moving image of the music. Can be prevented, and the effect of the specific effect can be prevented from being reduced.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, it is determined that a big hit is in progress at step S622a shown in FIG. 16 (step S622a; Yes), and at step S628, a short period for the player's push button 31B. The image showing the music title can be moved by performing a predetermined operation such as pressing operation (simple pressing). Further, it is determined in step S401 shown in FIG. 14 that a big hit is being made (step S401; Yes), and a specific operation such as an operation of continuously pulling the stick controller 31A of the player for 5 seconds is performed. If it is determined that the time measurement result is 5 seconds or more (step S412; Yes), or if a specific operation such as an operation of continuously pulling the stick controller 31A of the player for 2 seconds is performed, the time measurement result in step S421 If it is determined that the time is 2 seconds or more and less than 5 seconds (step S421; Yes), the stop flag or the on / off state of the suppression flag can be switched, that is, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be changed . As described above, since the player can change the execution mode of the predetermined effect by performing the specific operation different from the predetermined operation, it is possible to prevent the change of the execution mode not intended by the player, and the effect of the effect is reduced. Can be prevented.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, the player receives a big hit end designation command within two seconds before receiving a big hit end designation command. When the lever pulling operation is started, the time measurement result in the timing processing of the lever pulling operation does not become 2 seconds or more, so the on / off state of the suppression flag is not switched, and the suppression setting of the predetermined effect or (step S424) The time measurement result is initialized without the process of the normal setting of the predetermined effect (step S426) being performed. Also, for example, when the player starts the lever pulling operation within 5 seconds before receiving the big hit termination designation command and receives the big hit termination designation command, and the lever pulling operation is continued, the lever pulling manipulation is performed. Since the clocking result in the clocking process does not reach 5 seconds or more, the on / off state of the stop flag is not switched, and the clocking result is initialized. If the on / off state of the suppression flag or the stop flag can not be switched, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed. As described above, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is not changed depending on the start timing of the specific operation such as the lever pulling operation by the player, so that the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be suitably changed.

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

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, an effect (a large winning opening winning effect) for outputting a winning sound notifying that a gaming ball has won in a large winning opening, the remaining number of winnings in a round game A plurality of predetermined effects such as an effect for displaying the remaining number of prizes showing (a large winning opening winning effect), an effect for outputting a large winning opening opening sound for notifying that a large winning opening has been opened (a special winning opening opening effect) The execution mode of the plurality of predetermined effects is changed by switching the stop flag / suppression flag on / off. This can improve the rendering effect.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24C, the player performs the stick controller 31A when the display of the popping error and the popping error notification sound are being performed. Is continuously pulled for 5 seconds, and the operation (lever pull 5 seconds) is detected, and the stop flag is turned on. As a result, as shown in FIG. Even when a winning is made to the mouth, the normal winning sound (winning sound) is not output, while the display of the blinding error display and the output of the blinding error notification sound are continuously performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 24C, when the ball drop error display and the ball drop error alarm sound are being performed, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds, and the operation (lever Since the suppression flag is turned on by detecting the pulling 2 seconds, the remaining number-of-winnings display is changed to the suppression mode as shown in FIG. While the normal winning sound (winning sound) is output in the suppression mode, the display of the blinding error and the output of the blinding error notification sound are continuously performed. As described above, when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to an inexecutable state of the predetermined effect during the abnormality notification such as the ball dropping error notification, or the execution mode of the predetermined effect during the abnormality notification such as the ball withdrawal error notification When the suppression mode is changed, the ease of recognizing the abnormality notification is changed, so that the abnormality notification can be made according to the change of the execution mode of the predetermined effect, and it is possible to prevent giving a sense of discomfort.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is provided with music reproduction means realized in cooperation with the voice control board 13 and the like. In addition, the gaming machine is configured such that the music to be reproduced in a specific period (for example, the period in the big hit gaming state) can be selected from among a plurality of types of music (for example, music A to F shown in FIG. 17C). It is done. Then, the music reproduction means can reproduce the music in a specific period (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes step S634 in FIG. 16), and is part of the music being selected when the music is selected. The specific part different from the beginning of the music is reproduced (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S 628 in FIG. 16, etc.). According to such a configuration, the rendering effect at the time of music selection can be improved.

  In addition, although it is considered as the period which repeats opening of a big winning a prize opening, ie, a round game period, as a big hit period of a big hit game state, it is not limited to this. For example, the big hit period includes a period of fanfare effect to be executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, a period of repeating the attacker opening (round game period), and a ending playing period to be executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. It may be a period. The fanfare effect is an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state has been executed, which is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state. The ending effect is an effect to be performed at the end of the big hit gaming state, informing that the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In addition, the specific period is not limited to the period in the big hit gaming state, it is optional how to determine the period. For example, the specific period may be a super reach presentation period. In this case, the process of determining the music shown in FIG. 16 is transformed into a process of determining the music during the super reach period or before that period, and the process of transforming the determined music into the deformed process, the process of controlling reach effect, etc. You can play it at Also, the specific period may be a positive change state, a short time state, or the like.

  In addition, the specifying unit is not limited to the “sabi” of the music as described above. Depending on the music, a part (such as A melody) other than "Sabi" may be used as the specific part. The identification unit may be the beginning of the music. That is, the data used as the identification unit may be different depending on the music.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and one of the embodiments described above can solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a configuration of part.

  In the above embodiment, in the specific operation detection process shown in FIG. 14, when there is no lever pulling operation in step S 402 (step S 402; No), the time measurement result in the timing processing of lever pulling operation is 5 seconds or more (lever pulling It is judged whether or not it is 5 seconds or more (step S412), or it is judged whether or not the time measurement result in the time measurement process of lever pulling operation is 2 seconds or more and less than 5 seconds (step S421), step S412. Or, in the case of Yes in step S421, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed. That is, it is possible to change the execution mode of the predetermined effect at the timing when the lever pulling operation is started and the lever is returned after 2 seconds or more or 5 seconds or more. However, even if the lever pulling operation is continued without returning the lever, the execution mode of the predetermined effect may be changed at the timing when the lever pulling operation is started and 2 seconds or 5 seconds have elapsed. For example, after the first vibration setting of the lever is performed in step S405, the processes after step S422 are performed, and after the second vibration setting of the lever is performed in step S407, the processes after step S413 are performed You may In this way, the lever pulling operation is started, and the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed at the timing when 2 seconds or 5 seconds have elapsed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed when the player's specific action such as lever pull of 5 seconds or more or 2 seconds or more and less than 5 seconds is detected. During the detection of the player's specific action, for example, in a period in which the time measurement result is less than 5 seconds or less than 2 seconds when it is determined that there is a lever pulling operation in step S402, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is It may be an execution mode of the predetermined effect after the change. "During the detection of a specific operation" means a period from when the specific operation is started to when the specific operation is detected. In the above embodiment, the presence or absence of the specific operation is detected at the timing when the lever pulling operation is not detected. However, the presence or absence of the specific operation is detected when 2 seconds or 5 seconds have elapsed after the lever pulling operation is started. It may be detected. In this case, “in the middle of detection of a specific operation” is a period until 2 seconds or 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the specific operation. For example, when it is determined in step S404 that the clocking result is 2 seconds (step S404; Yes), the processing in steps S422 to S426 is executed, and it is determined in step S406 that the clocking result is 5 seconds. In the case of (step S406; Yes), the processing of steps S413 to S415 may be executed.

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

  For example, if the lower plate is full of game balls during the round game of the tenth round, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), it is displayed as a dropout error display, "Error out of dropout! Please remove the drop from the lower plate." Such as the above, and the unmarked error display image TG showing the message and the attention mark are displayed in the normal size. In addition, a blinding error notification sound is output. At this time, the ball out error notification sound and the music are superimposed and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output level of the blinding error notification sound and the music is a normal level (third level). The volume output level may be changed after being changed in the volume status display process of step S161.

  Here, when the player starts the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A (lever pulling), the remaining winning number display is changed to the suppression mode as shown in FIG. 25 (B). Specifically, the brightness level of the winning number display image NG is a low level. In this state, when a winning on the special winning opening occurs, the speakers 8L and 8R output a blinding error notification sound, music, and a normal winning sound (winning sound). The volume output level of the normal winning sound output at this time is the lowest level. That is, when the lever pull by the player is started, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is the suppression mode. Then, if the operation is ended (lever return) before 2 seconds have elapsed since the player started the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A, the remaining number-of-winnings display is in the normal mode as shown in FIG. 25 (C2). Be changed. Specifically, the brightness level of the number-of-winnings display image NG is high. In this state, when a winning on the special winning opening occurs, the speakers 8L and 8R output a blinding error notification sound, music, and a normal winning sound (winning sound). The volume output level of the normal winning sound output at this time is the normal level. That is, if the lever return is performed before 2 seconds have elapsed since the player started the lever pull, the execution mode of the predetermined effect returns to the same mode as before the lever pull is started. It should be noted that after the execution mode of the predetermined effect returns, the state shown in FIG. 25B may be reached until two seconds have elapsed since the lever pulling is started again.

  Also, when 2 seconds have passed since the player started pulling the stick controller 31A, the execution setting of the predetermined effect is suppressed by performing the suppression setting of the predetermined effect (step S424 in the above embodiment). As a result, as shown in FIG. 25 (C1), the display of the remaining number of winnings is ended (the number-of-winnings display image NG is deleted). In this state, when a winning on the special winning opening occurs, the speakers 8L and 8R output the ball-falling error notification sound and the music, but the normal winning sound (winning sound) is not output. That is, when 2 seconds have passed since the lever pulling by the player is started, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is an aspect (execution mode at the time of stop) in which the predetermined effect is not executed. Then, if the operation is ended (lever return) before 5 seconds have elapsed since the player started the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A, the remaining winning number display is in the suppression mode as shown in FIG. 25 (D2). It is started. Specifically, a number-of-winnings display image NG having a low brightness level is displayed. In this state, when a winning on the special winning opening occurs, the speakers 8L and 8R output a blinding error notification sound, music, and a normal winning sound (winning sound). The volume output level of the normal winning sound output at this time is the lowest level. That is, if the lever return is performed 2 seconds after the player starts the lever pull and the lever return is performed before 5 seconds, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is the suppression mode (the lever pull is started and 2 seconds elapse Return to the same mode as the later suppression mode). It should be noted that after the execution mode of the predetermined effect returns to the suppression mode, the state shown in FIG. 25C1 may be reached until 3 seconds or 5 seconds have elapsed after the lever pulling is started again.

  In addition, when 5 seconds have passed since the player started pulling the stick controller 31A, the stop flag is turned on to stop the execution of the predetermined effect (a mode in which the predetermined effect is not executed (execution when stopped) Changed to). Thus, during the detection of the specific operation such as lever pull 5 seconds or 2 seconds, the execution mode of the predetermined effect is the execution mode of the predetermined effect scheduled to be changed based on the detection of the specific operation. You may With this configuration, the rendering effect can be improved.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 25, the suppression mode may not be provided as the execution mode of the predetermined effect. In this case, when the player starts an operation (lever pull) to pull the stick controller 31A in the scene shown in FIG. 25A, the remaining number-of-winnings display is ended as shown in FIG. The image NG may be erased. Moreover, it is not necessary to provide the mode by which a predetermined | prescribed effect is not performed as an execution aspect of a predetermined | prescribed effect. In this case, when two seconds have passed since the player started pulling the stick controller 31A, the execution setting of the predetermined effect is changed to the suppression mode by the suppression setting of the predetermined effect being performed. Just do it.

  In addition, in the image display device 5, for example, a control history to a big hit gaming state such as a continuous change history may be displayed. Further, when the special view display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type is either "15 round (15R)" or "5 round (5R)" may be further included. For example, a plurality of jackpot types having different degrees of advantage for the player such as “non-probability (15R)”, “non-probability (5R)”, “probability (15R)”, and “probability (5R)” are set. It may be done. As an example, during the chain, the first control history is displayed as the control history indicating that the jackpot type "probability (15R)" has been controlled to the jackpot state of the jackpot type, "bigger type of jackpot type" probability (5R) " The second control history is displayed as a control history indicating that it has been controlled to the state, and it is controlled to the big hit gaming state of other big hit types (“non-probability change (15R)”, “non-probability change (5R)”) The third control history may be displayed as the control history to be shown. In addition, you may display separately the control log which shows having been controlled by the big hit game state of other big hit types according to big hit types. As the control history, by displaying the same number of history images as the number of times controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is possible to indicate the number of times of control to the big hit gaming state corresponding to the history image. The number of times of control to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the history image may be indicated by combining and displaying a number image indicating the number of times of control and the like.

  Further, for example, a special operation of the player such as a pressing operation of the player on the trigger button provided on the operation stick of the stick controller 31A may be detected. Then, based on the detection of the special operation of the player, the display mode of the control history to the big hit gaming state may be made switchable.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of switching the display mode of the control history to the big hit gaming state in the modification. As shown in FIG. 26A, for example, three first history images RG1 are displayed as a first control history, which is a control history indicating that the big hit type “probability (15R)” of the big hit type is controlled to the gaming state ing. This indicates that control has been made three times to the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot type "probability (15R)" in the consecutive chan. Further, for example, seven second history images RG2 are displayed as a second control history, which is a control history indicating that the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot type “probability (5R)”. This indicates that control has been made seven times to the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot type "probability (5R)" in the consecutive chan. Although not shown, when a third control history is displayed, which is a control history indicating that the big hit type "non-probability (15R)" or "non-probability (5R)" is controlled to the big hit gaming state, The same number of third history images as the number of times the jackpot type "non-probability (15R)" or "non-probability (5R)" is controlled to the jackpot game state is displayed.

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

  Further, when the special operation of the player is detected, as shown in FIG. 26C, the display mode of the control history to the big hit gaming state is switched. Specifically, an image obtained by combining one first history image RG1 displayed as the first control history, a multiplication image indicating “x”, and a number image indicating “3” is three first history images Switch to RG1. Further, an image obtained by combining one second history image RG2 displayed as the second control history, a multiplication image indicating “x”, and a number image indicating “7” is switched to seven second history images RG2 . Thus, from the second display mode which is the display mode of the control history to the big hit gaming state shown in FIG. 26 (B) by detecting the special operation of the player, the big hit gaming state shown in FIG. 26 (C) The display mode is switched to the first display mode, which is the display mode of the control history. In addition, the display mode of the control history to the big hit gaming state in the initial state may be the first display mode shown in FIG. 26 (C) or may be the second display mode shown in FIG. 26 (B). .

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

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds while notifying the ball removal error (during abnormal notification) such as the display of the ball removal error display and the ball removal error notification sound, and the operation (lever pulling When the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed to the inexecutable state of the predetermined effect by detecting the 5 seconds) and the stop flag being turned on, the ball pulling error notification can be continued and executed. I did it. In addition, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds during notification of the ball removal error, detects the operation (lever pull for 2 seconds), and the suppression flag is turned on to execute an execution mode of the predetermined effect. When the mode is changed to the suppression mode, the ball removal error notification is continuously made to be executable. In addition, abnormality alerting | reporting is not limited to the said ball removal error alerting | reporting. Abnormal notification is a special winning opening abnormal winning notification performed when an abnormal winning to the special winning opening occurs, a starting winning opening abnormal winning notification performed when an abnormal winning to the second start winning opening occurs, It may be a special winning opening input / output non-matching notification, which is executed when the input / output of the game ball to the special winning opening is non-matching, or any other abnormal notification. It should be noted that, among the error notifications, the blinding error notification is less important than the other error notifications. Therefore, when the ball removal error notification is performed, the display size of the ball removal error display or the volume output level of the ball removal error notification sound may be varied according to the on / off state of the stop flag or the suppression flag. However, when performing an alarm notification with a high degree of importance, the display size of the error display is set to a predetermined size (such as the maximum size or the normal size) regardless of whether the stop flag or the suppression flag is on or off. The volume output level of the error notification sound may be set to a predetermined level (such as a maximum level or a normal level).

  In the above embodiment, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 5 seconds, detects the operation (lever pull 5 seconds), and the stop flag is turned on, whereby the execution mode of the predetermined effect is It was made to change from the executable mode (execution mode at the time of normal times) of the predetermined effect shown in FIG. Specifically, when the stop flag is turned on, an effect of outputting a winning sound notifying that the gaming ball has won at the special winning opening, and a remaining winning number display showing the remaining winning number in the round game A plurality of predetermined effects such as the effect to be performed and the effect of outputting a large winning opening opening sound notifying that the large winning opening has been opened are all changed to the non-executable mode at the same time. In addition, the player continuously pulls the stick controller 31A for 2 seconds, detects the operation (lever pulling 2 seconds), and the suppression flag is turned on, whereby the execution mode of the predetermined effect is shown in FIG. It was made to be changed from the mode (execution mode at the time of normal operation) which can perform the predetermined | prescribed effect to the suppression mode (execution mode at the time of suppression). Specifically, an effect of outputting a winning sound notifying that the gaming ball has won in the special winning opening by the suppression flag being turned on, and a remaining winning number display showing the remaining winning number in the round game Suppression mode (volume output level is the lowest level, brightness level is the low level) at the same time all of a plurality of predetermined effects such as the effect to be performed and the effect of outputting the large winning opening opening sound notifying that the large winning opening has been opened. It was changed to.

  However, when the stop flag or the suppression flag is turned on, which one of the plurality of predetermined effects can not be executed or the suppression mode may be individually settable on the menu screen, for example. The menu screen may be displayed on the image display device 5 based on, for example, detection of a menu screen display operation by the player during demonstration display. Then, when the menu screen is displayed, the execution mode of each predetermined effect when the specific operation is performed may be set by the execution mode setting operation by the player. As an example, by the execution mode setting operation by the player, the player detects a specific operation of pulling the stick controller 31A continuously for 5 seconds, and outputs the winning sound when the stop flag is turned on. While the effect to be displayed is set to be non-executable, the effect to output the big winning opening opening sound may be set to be executable. In addition, by the execution mode setting operation by the player, the player detects the specific operation to draw the stick controller 31A continuously for 2 seconds, and when the suppression flag is turned on, the effect and the number-of-winnings display for outputting the winning sound An effect of outputting a big winning opening opening sound may be set to be executable or impossible, while being set to a suppression mode in which an effect to perform an image is suppressed.

  Further, in the execution mode (suppression mode) at the time of suppression, as shown in FIG. 15, the volume output level for the winning sound and the large winning opening opening sound is the lowest level (for example, the lowest of the lowest level and the first to fifth levels) It has been described that the brightness level of the remaining winning number display is set to the low level. However, the volume output level for the winning sound and the big winning opening open sound in the suppression mode is not limited to the lowest level, and may be another level. In addition, the brightness level for the remaining winning number display in the suppression mode is not limited to the low level, and may be another level.

  Further, it is possible to individually set, for example, on the menu screen, the volume output level for the winning sound and the large winning opening opening sound in the execution mode (suppression mode) at the time of suppression shown in FIG. It is also good. When the menu screen is displayed, the suppression mode for each predetermined effect may be set by the suppression mode setting operation by the player. As an example, while the volume output level for the winning sound and the large winning opening opening sound in the suppression mode is set to the second level by the suppression mode setting operation by the player, the brightness level for the remaining winning number display is a low level It may be set to Also, the volume output level for the winning sound and the large winning opening opening sound in the execution mode at the normal time shown in FIG. 15 and the brightness level for displaying the remaining number of winnings may be individually set on the menu screen. .

  In the above embodiment, when an over winning occurs in the final round, a notification effect relating to the over winning may be performed during the ending effect, and the first variable display after the end effect is displayed. When being hit (when ending effect is ended when there is no hold), notification effect concerning over winning may be executed.

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

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23C, the volume status display image VL is erased and can not be viewed. However, the volume status display image VL may be displayed in a form that is difficult to view. . For example, the volume condition display image VL may be displayed in a semi-transparent display mode, or may be displayed in a very small and reduced display mode (minute display mode), or the like. Also, it may be notified that the volume adjustment can always be performed. For example, it may be notified by a telop display that volume adjustment can always be performed. In addition, it may be informed by an explanatory effect display that volume adjustment can always be performed. It should be noted that the execution of the telop display and the explanation effect display is not limited to during the variable display, and may be possible in a customer waiting state (so-called, customer waiting) or a big hit gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, during the super reach effect, the volume status display image VL is not displayed on the image display device 5 unless there is a request by the player, but there is no request by the player in the big hit gaming state As long as the volume status display image VL is not displayed. In this case, the volume condition display process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 may be modified to be executable during a big hit. For example, instead of the process of determining whether or not the super reach effect is being displayed in the volume status display process, the process of determining whether or not the big hit is being performed is executed, or each operation flag is transformed into an operation flag according to the big hit. Therefore, the volume status display process can be executed during the big hit. When the ending effect display is performed, the volume state display image VL may be displayed on the image display device 5 also during the ending effect period. According to such a modification, it is possible to display the volume status display image VL (display the adjustment status of the effect adjustment) according to the player's request while suppressing the decrease in the effect during the big hit, for example. , The interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, detection control based on music selection during a big hit may be prioritized over detection control of the adjustment status. In other words, during music selection, effect adjustment (for example, status display such as volume adjustment, brightness adjustment, mode switching, etc.) may not be possible. In particular, it is effective when an operation for selecting a music and an operation for effect adjustment are performed by the same operation means (for example, a cross button).

  In the above embodiment, there are a plurality of music determination methods at the time of music selection (for example, when a predetermined music determination operation is performed or when the big winning opening is closed in the first round, step S631 in FIG. 16). The song being selected by is determined, etc. Such a configuration also can improve the rendering effect at the time of music selection.

  In addition, there may exist multiple determination methods of a music by there being multiple types of music determination operation. For example, there may be a plurality of configurations in which the operation content can be detected according to the operation by the player using a non-contact sensor such as the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the infrared sensor. Also, the present invention is not limited to an example in which the music piece being selected is determined when the big winning opening is closed in the first round, and the music is determined according to the big winning opening being closed in any round other than the first round. Alternatively, the music may be determined according to the end of the first hit. Also, there may be one method of determining the music.

  In the above embodiment, it is possible to select music in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, during the execution of the first round in the big hit gaming state). Such a configuration also can improve the rendering effect at the time of music selection.

  Note that the advantageous state may be in execution of a round other than the first round. Also, the advantageous state is not limited to the big hit gaming state. For example, a special state such as a definite change state may be set as an advantageous state, or a number of first rounds in which the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of big hit gaming states is larger than the second round number (for example, "7") For example, the jackpot gaming state to be "15") may be set as the advantageous state. Alternatively, among the plurality of time saving states, the time saving state may be set as the advantageous state, in which the upper limit number of the variable display that can be performed is the first number (for example, "100") that is larger than the second number (for example Among the plurality of probability variation states, a probability variation state in which the first probability (for example, 1/20) in which the jackpot probability is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) may be set as the advantageous state. In addition, any game state that is advantageous to the player may be made into an advantageous state. Moreover, the selection of music may be possible other than the advantageous state.

  In the above embodiment, the display means for displaying an image corresponding to the music to be reproduced in the specific period when the music is selected (for example, the display area VA1 shown in FIG. 18B). Image display apparatus 5 etc. which display a music corresponding | compatible image to. According to such a configuration, the rendering effect at the time of music selection can be improved.

  In addition, the image (music corresponding image) corresponding to the specifying unit may be a moving image or a still image as described above. Moreover, the music corresponding image may not be displayed at the time of music selection.

In the above embodiment, storage means for storing one piece of music as a plurality of divided audio data including specific part data indicating the audio of the specific part (for example, data for rust as shown in FIG. 18A) A ROM 121 for storing a plurality of audio data including
The music reproduction means reproduces the identification part of one music based on the identification part data at the time of music selection (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S 628 in FIG. 16, etc.) The divided audio data are connected to reproduce one music (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S634 in FIG. 16). According to such a configuration, the burden of data capacity can be reduced.

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

  Further, according to the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) described above, in the gaming state (first state) other than during the super reach effect, whether or not the player operates the stick controller 31A (the player's action) Since the volume state display image VL (volume adjustment state) is visibly displayed on the image display device 5 regardless of the state, the volume state display image VL can be always viewed in the gaming state other than during the super reach effect. In addition, in the game state (second state) during super reach effect where the super reach effect is executed, the player can not visually recognize the volume status display image VL and the player operates the stick controller 31A. Based on the operation of the stick controller 31A, the volume state display image VL is displayed after the operation until the predetermined period elapses (until the predetermined condition is satisfied). That is, in the gaming state during the super reach effect, the display of the volume condition display image VL can be minimized. As a result, the volume status display image VL can be displayed according to the player's request while suppressing the decrease in the effect of the super reach effect, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (I), the volume status display image VL is displayed at a position not covered by the decorative symbol at the time of the change stop, so the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol, that is, visual recognition of the game result The volume adjustment can be performed while not disturbing.

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

  In the above description, the first state is a gaming state other than during super reach effect, but a period before the execution of super reach effect (before the start) or a period after the execution of super reach effect (after the end) It is good also as either state of. In addition, the first state may be at least one of a period before execution of super reach effect in one change (before start) or at least one of a period after execution of super reach effect in one change (after end). The second state may be a state of a period during which the super reach effect in one change is performed. Further, the second state may be a special state which is likely to be an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state. This special state is, for example, a probability change state or a short time state. Also, in the special state, the game ball does not normally win (or may pass or enter) or not easily change from the first mode to the second mode, which is easy to win, to the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It may be.

  In addition, according to the player's operation of the stick controller 31A (the player's action) before shifting from the gaming state (first state) other than during the super reach effect to the gaming state (second state) during the super reach effect. When the display of the volume status display image VL of volume adjustment (effect adjustment) is started and the predetermined condition is not satisfied when transitioning from the first state to the second state, that is, during the super reach effect, that is, a predetermined period after operation If (3 seconds) has not elapsed, the display of the volume status display image VL is extended until a predetermined period of time elapses from the time of detection or transition of the player's operation, so the display of the volume status display image VL is super The display can be extended for a predetermined period of time even after reaching effect. That is, it is possible to prevent the volume status display image VL for volume adjustment started immediately before the start of the super reach effect from ending halfway at the start timing of the super reach effect, and the display of the volume status display image VL is canceled halfway It is possible to prevent the feeling of strangeness from being Further, it is not necessary for the player to operate the stick controller 31A again immediately after the super reach effect is started, and a user-friendly game machine can be provided.

  Also, contrary to the above, the operation of the player's stick controller 31A (the player's operation before the transition from the gaming state during the super reach effect (second state) to the gaming state during the super reach effect (first state) (first state) According to the operation), the display of the volume condition display image VL of volume adjustment (effect adjustment) is started, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied when shifting from the second state to the first state, that is, the super reach effect ends If a game state other than during super reach effect is reached, but the predetermined period (3 seconds) has not elapsed after the operation, the display of the volume status display image VL is continued even after the transition to the first state. It is possible to eliminate the need for the process of erasing the display of the volume state display image VL when the period has elapsed. In other words, since the display of the volume state display image VL is always performed in the first state, it is possible to eliminate the useless processing of once deleting the volume state display image VL after a predetermined period has elapsed and then starting the display again. In addition, it is possible to prevent a sense of discomfort that the display of the volume condition display image VL disappears momentarily at the timing when the predetermined period has elapsed.

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

  In the slot machine, when the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state such as regular bonus or big bonus, the player can obtain more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It will be in the game state. It should be noted that the special gaming state is not limited to the regular bonus and the big bonus, etc., and it can be expected that the player can acquire more medals compared to the normal gaming state, and the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Just do it. As a game state that is more advantageous for the player than such a normal game state, for example, an operation that satisfies the derivation condition of the notification target winning that occurs on the condition that the reel derivation condition (for example, stop order or stop timing) is satisfied. By controlling the assist time (AT) at which the procedure is notified and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, the symbol displayed when the stop switch is operated is controlled so that it is easy to stop, the game Time (CT) where it is possible for a person to make a combination of winning symbols by making a look, a challenge bonus (CB) in which the challenge time is continuous, a specific winning (for example, replay winning or single bonus winning etc) The gaming state (so-called replay time (RT) or concentration state), etc., where the probability of being allowed to occur is increased, etc. It may be at such a gaming state in which a combination of these.

  As effects that can be executed in such a slot machine, specific effects such as the music in the above-described embodiment and a moving image of the music, and predetermined effects to be executed during the special game state may be included. In the slot machine, it may be possible to execute an anomaly notification. In addition, in the slot machine, it may be possible to change the execution mode of the predetermined effect based on the detection of the specific operation.

  In the above embodiment, the “proportion” or “probability” at which various decisions are made is 0% (not determined) or 100% (not necessarily determined), for example, 70:30. It may be set not to be determined, or at least 0% (cannot be determined) or 100% (must be determined) as the possibility of being a decision result It may be set. For example, in the case where various decisions are made, the ratio of the decision result of 1 being the ratio of the decision result of any one of the plurality of decision results being higher than that of the other decision results is 100% may be included, and other determination results may be included as 0%. When the ratio of 1 as the determination result is 100%, the ratio of the other determination results is 0%. In addition, when the ratio to be the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio to be the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% but not 0%, the ratio to be the determination result of 1 is the other determination result It will be higher than the rate.

  The special symbol and the decorative symbol are not limited to those variably displayed as plural types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and during the variable display of the special symbols, only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs Turns on and off and the other LEDs remain off. Then, when the variable display result is “losing”, the LED in which the lighting and extinguishing are repeated maintains the state of emitting (lighting) in a predetermined light emitting color, or maintaining the extinguished state, Stop displaying special symbols. At this time, the other LEDs remain turned off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit", the special symbol is stopped and displayed by becoming a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the plurality of LEDs are lit. In this way, while the special symbol or the decorative symbol is variably displayed, the specific (single) symbol is switched between the display and the non-display while the other symbols are kept in the non-display state. Good. Then, any one of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (confirmed special symbol or fixed ornament symbol) as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, the symbol display (lighting) indicating "-" Repeating non-display (off) may be repeated so that other numbers and symbols are not displayed. Then, as the variable display result of the special symbol, the symbol indicating "-" is not stopped and displayed, and a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating "1" to "9", other symbols, etc. Stop displaying the special symbol. In this way, during the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, the symbol which is not stopped and displayed as the variable display result is switched to the display or the non-display, while the other symbols are kept in the non-display state. May be

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot type determined in the process of step S 242 shown in FIG. 5 includes “probability change”, and the probability change control condition is based on the determination result of the jackpot type being “probability change”. It is explained that it is established and controlled to a definite change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, that the game ball which has won (entered) the big winning opening (the second big winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at the predetermined position in the gaming area is detected by the probability variation detection switch The probability change control condition is established based on the above, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the probability changing state. The large winning opening (second large winning opening) of the probability varying attacker can be changed from the closed state to the open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “15”). When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, the closed state may not be changed to the open state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability change control condition based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed the specific area in the attacker, which is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the gaming area. It may be configured to be

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the variable control time of the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, etc. to the side of the effect control board 12, one variable pattern designation command is transmitted when the variable display is started. Although the example is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 is variable before it reaches the reach with the first command (in the case where it does not reach, before the so-called second stop) Send a command indicating the display time and the variable display mode, the type of reach with the second command, and the variable display time and change after reaching the reach (after reaching the so-called second stop if not reach) You may transmit the command which shows a display mode. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects a specific variable display mode to be executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be sent. Note that the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

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

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the display operation of effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the spirit of the present invention. As long as it does not, it is possible to change and modify arbitrarily. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device etc. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game execution form is not limited to one executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but may be executed by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line etc. in an internal memory etc. Alternatively, hardware resources on the other device side may be used directly on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 5 ... Image display device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 8L, 8R ... Speaker 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit VL ... volume status display image NG ... number of remaining winnings display image TG ... ball drop error display image RG1, RG2 ... history image

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A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Specific effect executing means capable of executing the selected specific effect in the advantageous state;
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect during execution of the specific effect;
Change means capable of changing the presence or absence of execution of the predetermined effect;
And an abnormality notifying unit capable of executing an abnormality notification;
The abnormality notification means can continuously execute the abnormality notification when the presence or absence of the execution of the predetermined effect is changed by the change means during the abnormality notification.
It further comprises an effect adjustment means capable of adjusting an effect concerning a game according to the operation of the player,
The effect adjustment means is
The adjustment status of the presentation adjustment can be displayed when the presentation adjustment is performed,
In the first state, the adjustment status is displayed visibly
In the second state, which is a state different from the first state and in which the specific effect is executed, the adjustment state is made difficult to visually recognize or invisible, and the adjustment state is displayed until a predetermined period elapses based on the player's operation. Is possible,
If the player's action is detected in the first state, the display of the adjustment status is continued even if the predetermined period has elapsed ,
After detecting the action of the player in the first state, if the second state is entered before the predetermined period elapses, the adjustment status can be displayed from the time of the transition until the predetermined period passes Is
A game machine characterized by A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Specific effect executing means capable of executing the selected specific effect in the advantageous state;
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect during execution of the specific effect;
Change means capable of changing an execution mode of the predetermined effect;
And an abnormality notifying unit capable of executing an abnormality notification;
The abnormality notification unit can continue to execute the abnormality notification when the execution mode of the predetermined effect is changed by the change unit during the abnormality notification.
It further comprises an effect adjustment means capable of adjusting an effect concerning a game according to the operation of the player,
The effect adjustment means is
The adjustment status of the presentation adjustment can be displayed when the presentation adjustment is performed,
In the first state, the adjustment status is displayed visibly
In the second state, which is a state different from the first state and in which the specific effect is executed, the adjustment state is made difficult to visually recognize or invisible, and the adjustment state is displayed until a predetermined period elapses based on the player's operation. Is possible,
If the player's action is detected in the first state, the display of the adjustment status is continued even if the predetermined period has elapsed ,
After detecting the action of the player in the first state, if the second state is entered before the predetermined period elapses, the adjustment status can be displayed from the time of the transition until the predetermined period passes Is
A game machine characterized by

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