JP6606777B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that generates a winning sound when a game medium such as a game ball wins a winning opening, and generates a holding change sound when there is a holding change (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). In this gaming machine, by generating a winning sound or a holding change sound, the expectation of the transition to the big hit gaming state is enhanced and the interest is improved. In addition, when the winning sound and the hold change sound are generated at the same time, the player can distinguish the winning sound and the holding change sound by changing the length of the output sound or by changing the generated sound. The idea was made to be able to.

JP 2016-214272 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a winning sound and a holding change sound are generated at the same time even if the length of a sound that outputs a winning sound or a holding change sound is changed or generated. As a result, it is difficult to distinguish between the two, and there is a risk that the production effect will be reduced.

  This invention is providing the game machine which can prevent the fall of a production effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention can play a game using a game medium, and performs variable display based on the game medium passing through the starting area. Specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR). Specific display means (for example, the image display device 5 provided with the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR) capable of displaying the first hold display and the second hold display); As the specific display is displayed, predetermined sound output means (for example, a speaker 8 that outputs a winning sound) that can output a predetermined sound (for example, a winning sound) and a display mode of the specific display are changed. The Change effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, etc.) capable of executing a change effect (for example, a hold change effect in which the first hold display and the second hold display that are already displayed change to a notice mode), specific sound along with the specific display change due the change effect (e.g., pending change sound or the like) with an output possible specific sound output means (e.g., such as a speaker 8 for outputting the hold changing tone), a game media wherein a first state but which can not pass through difficult or passing through the start region, and a second state easily pass through the game media the starting region is controllable, the predetermined sound output means, in the first state when outputting a predetermined sound, and restricts the output of said specific sound (e.g., when outputting the winning sound, etc. to restrict the output of the hold changing tone), the specific sound output means, said in the second state Specific sound When outputting, and, over a predetermined time period after the output, and limits an output of the predetermined sound.
In addition, there is provided an effect executing means capable of executing an effect, and the effect executing means is capable of executing a specific effect that changes the display mode of the hold display by applying an action display, and starts displaying the effect display. After that, the speed of the action display with respect to the hold display may be reduced and displayed.

  According to the said structure, the fall of a production effect can be prevented.

  In the gaming machine according to (1), when the specific sound is output during the output of the previous predetermined sound, the output of the specific sound is limited (for example, when a winning sound is output, For example, the output of the change sound may be limited.

  According to the said structure, the fall of a production effect can be prevented.

  In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the predetermined sound is output during the output of the specific sound, the output of the specific sound is limited (for example, a holding change sound is output) Sometimes, when outputting a winning sound, the output of the pending change sound may be limited to output the winning sound, etc.).

  According to the said structure, the fall of a production effect can be prevented.

  In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the output of the specific sound is limited for a predetermined period after the predetermined sound is output (for example, the second after the winning sound is output). The output of the hold change sound may be limited until the standby time L2 elapses).

  According to the said structure, the fall of a production effect can be prevented.

  In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the change effect at the time of winning (for example, at the timing when the game ball wins the first start winning port or the second starting winning port is already displayed as the change effect. The first hold display and the second hold display are changed to the notice mode), and the specific sound can be output in accordance with the execution of the winning change effect (for example, the first hold display already displayed). Or when the second on-hold display changes to the notice mode, the on-hold change sound can be output, and when the specific sound is output, the output of the predetermined sound is limited (for example, already displayed). A hold change sound may be output when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, and the output of the winning sound may be limited).

  According to the said structure, the fall of a production effect can be prevented.

  In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), as the change effect, an addition hold effect (for example, a first hold display added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL when the first start winning occurs, The second sound is added in the second start prize storage display area 5HR when the second start prize is generated, and the specific sound can be output with the execution of the hold effect at the time of addition. (For example, a first hold display that is added to the first start prize storage display area 5HL when the first start prize is generated or a second hold display that is added to the second start prize storage display area 5HR when the second start prize is generated is notified in advance. When displaying in a mode, it is possible to output a holding sound at the time of addition, and the output of the predetermined sound is limited when the specific sound is output (for example, the first start winning when the first starting winning occurs) Memory display area When the first hold display added to HL or the second start win is generated, the second hold display added to the second start win storage display area 5HR is displayed in the notice mode, and the add hold sound is output. For example, the output may be limited.

  According to the said structure, the fall of a production effect can be prevented.

  In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), a predetermined condition regarding the specific display is established (for example, referring to the first hold change presence / absence determination table or the second hold change presence / absence determination table) Although it is decided to execute the hold change effect of the 1 hold display or the 2 hold display and the first start winning prize or the second start winning is generated, the first special figure hold memory number or the second special figure hold memory number is the upper limit value. When the first start condition or the second start condition is not satisfied (for example, 4), the specific sound can be output, but the predetermined sound cannot be output. (For example, when the first hold display and the second hold display that are already displayed change to the notice mode (including the change due to the winning effect at the time of winning), the hold change sound is output at the specified hold change sound volume. , Set the volume of the winning sound to 0 It may be whether to output Not output, etc.).

  According to the said structure, the fall of the interest with respect to a specific display can be prevented.

  In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), the game machine further includes error notification means (for example, a speaker 8 that outputs a warning sound) for notifying that an error has occurred, and is notifying the error. The output of the predetermined sound and the specific sound may be restricted (for example, when the warning sound is outputted from the speaker 8, the output of the winning sound and the hold change sound is restricted).

  According to the above configuration, the player's consciousness can be directed to error notification.

  Further, the gaming machine is capable of simultaneously generating a plurality of sounds, and the generated sound is a first sound with a high priority (for example, a winning sound output from the speaker 8) or more than the first sound. Priority determination processing (for example, production control CPU 120, etc.) for determining whether the second sound has a low priority (for example, a hold change sound output from the speaker 8), the first sound, and the second sound When the sound is simultaneously generated, an attenuation process for attenuating a partial frequency band of the second sound (for example, a filtering process performed on voice control data that is data related to the hold change sound) is executed. The gaming machine may be characterized in that the partial frequency band in the attenuation process is a frequency band corresponding to the first sound (for example, a frequency region corresponding to a winning sound).

  According to the above configuration, when a plurality of sounds are simultaneously generated in the gaming machine, the sound having the higher priority is determined as the first sound, the sound having the lower priority is determined as the second sound, and the attenuation process is performed on the second sound. By doing so, masking by the second sound can be suppressed, and the first sound desired to be heard by a player such as a player can be accurately heard. In addition, the second sound can be heard in a frequency band different from the first sound.

  In addition, the game machine is capable of performing variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and includes an effect execution means (such as the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect. A specific effect (for example, a character throws the color ball toward the first hold display or the second hold display when the color ball is thrown toward the first hold display or the second hold display by changing the display mode of the specific display by acting (for example, a color ball) The first hold display or the second hold display is changed in color when it collides with the 1 hold display or the 2nd hold display, and the display of the action display is started. A first pattern for changing the display mode (for example, a color ball thrown by the character toward the first hold display or the second hold display is the first hold display or the second hold table) And the second pattern in which the display of the action display is started and the display mode of the specific display is not changed after a predetermined period of time. (For example, the color ball thrown toward the first hold display or the second hold display by the character does not collide with the first hold display or the second hold display, and the color of the first hold display or the second hold display does not change. The display of the action display, and after the start of the display of the action display, the action on the target specific display at a common timing in the predetermined period of the first pattern and the second pattern. Display speed can be reduced (for example, the display can be started to reduce the speed of the color ball at the same timing for the success pattern and the failure pattern) Etc.), and when displaying the action display at a reduced speed, at least one of the specific display and the action display as a target and a display other than the specific display and the action display as a target. Either one of the display modes can be changed from the display mode before displaying the action display at a reduced speed (for example, when displaying the action display at a reduced speed, the start winning memory display area 5H, A display machine other than the active display area AHA and the display mode other than the color ball may be a dimming machine that is different from the display mode before displaying the color ball at a reduced speed.

  According to the said structure, the interest of a game can be improved by giving a change to an action display. In addition, it is possible to effectively ask whether or not the target predetermined display changes.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning sound determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding change sound determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time change of effect sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time change of effect sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time change of effect sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time change of effect sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time change of effect sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time change of effect sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time change of effect sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time change of effect sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of the time change of effect sound output.

<Pachinko machines>
First, a pachinko gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game ball that has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the “winnings”, winning at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port) is referred to as “starting winning”, and in particular, winning at the first starting winning port is referred to as “first starting prize”. The winning at the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is predetermined. In the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game or the image display device 5 executed in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. A first start condition for executing a variable display game such as a variable display of decorative symbols to be executed is satisfied.

  Further, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of game balls by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a second special symbol game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed in the image display device 5 is displayed. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display (described later) is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the decorative symbol variable display (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning prize, When the first start condition that permits the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning prize, When the second start condition permitting the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  In addition, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”. , When simply referred to as “special figure hold memory number” or “pending memory number”, any one or two of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number It may be pointed to. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area in the game board 2. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a big winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes, for example, a grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state) is changed. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the open winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. In other words, winning the prize winning opening occurs by opening the winning prize opening.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of a prize at the big prize opening. The number of winning balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening is the number of winning balls (for example, 3) to be paid out based on the occurrence of the first start winning or the second starting winning. More than.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol. As an example, each number indicating “0” to “9” is assigned with a symbol number “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number “10”. That's fine. Note that the special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and depending on the number of LEDs to be turned on, the hold data (first special figure hold information and second special figure hold) Information) and the first special display hold number and the second special figure hold storage number (the first special figure game and the second special figure game hold number) that can be specified in a first and second hold display. Is done.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “common symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game for variably displaying normal symbols is also called a general game.

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  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 composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative symbols) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special game using the second special diagram), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special symbol game, that is, in response to the special symbol stop display, the decorative symbols (determined decorative symbols, final symbols) that are variable display results in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. Stopped display (derived display) is also displayed.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the first hold indicator 25A, the first hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the second hold indicator 25B, the second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. In other words, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. In other words, when the number of holds of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the first start prize storage display A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold information on the right side of the area 5HL (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the first start winning storage display area 5HL If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (the left side of the leftmost first hold display if there are a plurality of other first hold displays). You may make it add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, and the number of holds of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first reduced amount is displayed. Delete the first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed, for example, left-justified. That is, when the number of second special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second start win memory display area 5HR, the second start win memory display A new second hold display is added to the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and the second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is another second hold display, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (or on the right side of the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). You may make it add a display.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, if the number of holds in the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second reduced amount is stored. Delete the second hold display (the second hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second as the hold display area. The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested by the establishment of the first start condition and the second display digested by the establishment of the second start condition) Active display area AHA displaying a special image representing information including active display (also called digestion display, current display) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of decorative symbols executed based on the special map hold information (Digestion display area, digestion display area, current hold display area, current hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display area, active display Frequency, time display area, this display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. The display area AHA only needs to be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame that surrounds the active display, an active display or an active display, or an active display such as a character or an image displayed around the active display frame Information corresponding to the display is displayed by a special image.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The member that forms the lower plate can be tilted in the rear, front, left, right direction by the player holding it, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). A possible stick controller 31A is attached. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound (error sound) according to the situation of the gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (serif, message), or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of a winning at the first start winning opening, etc.). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice, or the like that notifies the shift to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. Sound, voice, or the like that notifies or suggests that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state. In addition, the effect sound includes a winning sound output when the game ball wins a winning opening, a holding change sound output when there is a holding change, and the like. The winning sound is a kind of detection sound, and the hold change sound is a kind of notification sound. The conditions and procedures for generating a winning sound and a change in hold will be described later.

  An example of a warning sound (error sound) is a dish full tank error sound, which is a warning sound that is output at the time of a full dish error when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, and a glass door (not shown) Examples include door opening error sound, which is a warning sound that is output when the door is open, and magnetic error sound, which is a warning sound that is output when the magnet is close to the gaming machine. . These dish full error sound, door opening error sound, magnetic error sound and the like may be the same sound or different sounds. Further, the sound may be different depending on the importance of the error. For example, there is no big trouble even if the game of the pachinko machine 1 is continued, but the sound is different between a so-called light error that can be solved as soon as possible and a so-called heavy error that can cause a big trouble if the game is continued. It may be. Among the above errors, the dish full tank error corresponds to a light error, and the door opening error or the magnetic error corresponds to a heavy error that may cause the game ball to be illegally extracted. A light error sound when a light error is occurring may be a small and unnoticeable sound, and a heavy error sound when a heavy error is occurring may be a large and easily noticeable sound.

  A movable accessory 173 is provided inside the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. The movable accessory 173 moves up and down in the area of the gaming machine frame 3 as a production operation. FIG. 1 shows a case where the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position. As an effect operation, the movable accessory 173 descends from the origin position, stops at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 as an operation end, hides a part of the display screen of the image display device 5, and returns to the origin position again. Perform the return action. In addition, the movable accessory 173 performs an operation of descending from the origin position as an effect operation, stopping at the upper part of the image display device 5 without descending to the operation end, and returning to the origin position again. The movable accessory 173 may violently repeat the up-and-down motion or rotate as the production operation. Further, when the movable accessory 173 operates, an effect operation of lighting a light emitting member 9CC described later may be performed.

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the normal game, after the start of variable display of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. A special game (second special game) is started by the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”.

  When the first start prize or the second start prize occurs and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the pachinko gaming machine 1 produces an effect when the output (generation) of the winning sound is not limited. A winning sound is output (generated) as a sound. Even if the first start winning is generated, even if the first special figure holding storage number is the upper limit value (for example, 4) and the first starting condition is not satisfied, the winning sound is generated by the first starting winning. You may make it output. Similarly, even if the second start winning is generated but the second special figure holding storage number (for example, four) is the upper limit and the second starting condition is not satisfied, the winning sound is generated by the second starting winning. May be output. Alternatively, when the first start prize or the second start prize occurs and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, no winning sound is output, and the first start prize or the second start prize is generated. When the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is an upper limit value (for example, 4 or 8) and the first start condition or the second start condition is not satisfied, the first start winning prize is obtained. Alternatively, a winning sound may be output when the second start winning is generated.

  The winning sound may be always output when the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied and the output of the winning sound is not limited, or the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied. In the case where the output of the winning sound is not limited, it is further determined whether or not to output the winning sound at a predetermined condition, for example, a predetermined ratio (lottery), and the winning sound is output by this determination (lottery) As a result, it may be output when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, when the first start condition is satisfied, a winning sound is always generated when the output of the winning sound is not limited, and when the second starting condition is satisfied, when the output of the winning sound is not limited, a predetermined condition is further set. A winning sound may be output when the condition is satisfied. Alternatively, when the second starting condition is satisfied, a winning sound is always generated when the output of the winning sound is not limited, and when the first starting condition is satisfied and when the output of the winning sound is not limited, a predetermined condition is further set. The winning sound may be output when the above is satisfied. The winning sound when the first starting condition is satisfied and the winning sound when the second starting condition is satisfied may be a common sound or different sounds.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as “round game”) advantageous for the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds) in the big hit gaming state. The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special game becomes “big hit”, and wins a big prize. The mouth state (open state, closed state) is changed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round and keeps the grand prize opening open, and then closes the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening closed. End the round.

  In the round, the winning a prize opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) after the opening of the winning a prize opening door or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings to the winning a prize opening occurs. It is maintained in an open state until the period until.

  In the round, the big prize opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of a mode in which the round starts with the grand prize opening being changed from the closed state to the open state, the grand prize opening is until a predetermined time (closing period) has elapsed after the grand prize opening door is closed. Stay closed for a period of time.

  From the above, in the big hit gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes, for example, each round of changing the big prize opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds), or opens the big prize opening. Each round of changing from state (29 seconds) to closed state (3 seconds) is executed 16 times, or the grand prize opening is opened (0.1 seconds) → closed state (1 second) → open state (0.1 Each round that is changed from (second) to closed state (one second) can be executed twice.

  In the big hit gaming state (normal open big hit state) controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). Also, in the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state) controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has the value obtained by the player in each jackpot game state as the jackpot game state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, that is, the game It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot gaming states with different degrees of advantage (for example, the number of winning balls (number of balls)) viewed from the player.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of one of the special game games, the decorative display variable display is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. There may be a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination.

  The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, reaching a reach state is also referred to as reach establishment (reach establishment).

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display).

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Depending on the production pattern, the possibility of deriving and displaying a jackpot combination or the like after the reach production (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”) may be varied. As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which one of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  Note that the degree of expectation for jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (the jackpot (Probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the expectation degree of jackpot is “1”, the variable display result is always “hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, a slide effect or a pseudo-continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the slip effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols at, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed, thereby performing the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo continuous chance is a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). Or temporarily displayed), in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of all the decorative symbols, is performed in a predetermined manner. Times (for example, up to 4 times).

  The number of re-variable display times in the pseudo-continuous effect is the number of first variable display (one time) until all decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the last of all decorative symbols. The total number of times of the last variable display after the temporary stop (1 time) and the number X of the revariable display between the first variable display and the last variable display (X is 0 or 1 or more) (X + 2) It is grasped as the number of times less than (X + 1). In addition, the number of re-variable display times is the same as the number of times that all decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (the number of temporary stops). The first variable display to the first temporary stop display are also referred to as the first pseudo-continuous, the second variable display (the first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display are also referred to as the second pseudo-continuous, The third variable display (second revariable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-ream, and the fourth variable display (third revariable display) to fourth temporary stop display. This is also called the fourth pseudo-ream. Further, the number of pseudo-continuations in the pseudo-continuous production is also referred to as the number of pseudo-series fluctuations (or the number of pseudo-series). That is, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, the number of re-variable display times, and the number of temporary stops are the same. The increase in the number of pseudo-continuations such as the first, second, third,... Is also referred to as “the pseudo-continuation continues”.

  The slip effect (similar to the pseudo-ream effect) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach effect, or a certain reach effect may be executed, or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. May be. Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result.

  The stage action that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is that the player determines whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after winning the game ball (after the start condition is established). It may be executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a stage action that is a pre-reading advance notice for informing (indicating) to a player that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative pattern by winning of the game ball. Any variable display state may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached.

  In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice effect), a hold effect according to the display mode of the first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR is prepared. ing. The hold effect is a change effect that is an effect in which the first hold display and the second hold display that are already displayed are changed to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode. The same applies hereinafter). There is. When executing the hold change effect, when the already displayed first hold display or second hold display is changed to the notice mode, a hold change sound is output as the effect sound. In addition, the hold effect includes a first hold display added to the first start prize storage display area 5HL when the first start prize is generated and a second addition added to the second start prize storage display area 5HR when the second start prize is generated. An effect that displays the hold display in a notice mode (holding effect at the time of addition), or an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, such as a character in the display area of the image display device 5 Is an effect that directly or indirectly acts on the hold display (hold action effect), or an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and is displayed on the image display device 5. An effect that causes a character or the like to act directly or indirectly on the hold display in the region (holding action gaze effect) may be included. When the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or second hold display) that is the target of action changes, but when the hold action effect effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of (second hold display) does not change. When executing the addition hold effect, the hold action effect, and the hold action effect, the addition hold sound, the hold action sound, the hold action sound, and the like may be output, respectively.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol indicating the number “3” among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) as the big hit symbol as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probability variation big hit”, which is one mode of “big hit”, is set. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probability variable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is obtained. In the “big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, “16R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” are called “big hit types”.

  Based on the fact that the 16R probability variable big hit is reached, the normal open round is controlled to the normal open big hit state in which 16 rounds are executed, and after that, the time-varying control (time reduction control) and the probability variable control (probability fluctuation control) are performed. ) Is performed. Further, based on the fact that the 8R probability variable big hit has been reached, the normal open round is controlled to a normal open big hit state in which the normal open round is executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the probability change control is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control is performed when a special game of a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as a probability variation number) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. End when is established first. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state. The same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on as in the case where the system reset is performed) is performed.

  In addition, by performing the time-saving control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. Time-shortening control is when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times shortly after the end of the big hit gaming state or when the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the time-shortening control is being performed, the time-shortening control is ended when the predetermined time-saving special game is consumed.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result Is reduced to become a “big hit”. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time reduction control and the probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special game (second special game) can be frequently executed, and each special game (first special game) The probability that the variable display result in the figure game or the second special figure game will be a “big hit” is increased, which is advantageous to the player. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  In addition, after the definite decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big win is derived and displayed, the period until the end of the eighth round (or after the end of the eighth round, the next variable display game is executed). In the period until it is started, a round-number promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot may be executed. In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, the same applies to the case where a definite decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit is derived and displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the normal big hit is not provided, but after the fixed decorative symbol that is the big hit combination corresponding to the normal big win is derived and displayed when the normal big hit is provided, the period until the final round ends ( Or, after the end of the final round, during the period until the next variable display game is started), a probability variation promotion effect that informs that the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot may be executed.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. 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 (hall computer) are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off 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 thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. Further, the main board 11 also has a function of determining an abnormality that occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (error determination). When it is determined by the error determination that there is an error, a warning sound is generated or the payout of the game ball by the payout control board is interrupted in order to prevent a malfunction due to fraud. If it is determined that there is no error, it is determined that the error is being released and a game by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made possible.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical component for rendering such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound such as effect sound from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for output is mounted. For example, the voice control board 13 outputs a winning sound when the game ball wins a winning opening based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12 or a holding change sound to the speaker 8 when there is a holding change. Output.

  The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, glass doors (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  The production control command includes a variation start command (first variation start command, second variation start command, variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, symbol confirmation command, gaming state designation command, customer waiting demonstration designation command, power failure recovery command Designation command, error command, winning start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”), big prize opening opening notification command, big winning prize opening notification command, winning end designation command, start opening prize designation command (first start opening) Winning designation command, second start opening winning designation command), short time number designation command, certain variation number designation command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number notification command), winning determination result Designation command (designation command, variation category command), initialization designation command Among them, the game state designation command includes a probability change state command when the game state is a probability change state and a time reduction state command when the game state is a time reduction state. This command form is an example, and other command forms may be used.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit variation pattern may include a “big hit change pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared for multiple variation patterns with different variation times, corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state. Good. As a result, any variation pattern is selected according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, thereby enabling control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. 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 perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) that constitutes a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and display. Data constituting various tables such as a result determination table, jackpot type determination table, variation category determination table, variation pattern determination table, and the like are stored.

  The display result determination table is, for example, before the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the first special symbol game (the special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A. A table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as the big hit (16R probability change big hit, 8R probability change big hit) based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is. Further, the display result determination table 130A is displayed before the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the second special symbol game (the special symbol game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display result is referred to as “big hit (16R probability change big hit, 8R probability change big hit)” to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit)” And “Lose” special map display results.

  In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is the high probability state, more determined values are assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” than when the gaming state is the low probability state. Specifically, in the low-accuracy state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of determined values (a value in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy state, more than the predetermined number (specifically, 819) of the determined values “8000” to “8818” are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. With such a setting, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). As a result, the probability of being determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes high.

  The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to. In the jackpot type determination table, the first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B ( Depending on whether or not the special figure game using the second special figure is executed, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is the big hit type (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit). ).

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and different determination ratios. In the variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different determined values (for example, the range and number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation category among a plurality of types of variation categories. Yes.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR5 for variation pattern determination is assigned to each variation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different determined values (for example, the range and number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Yes.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14, and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  A movable accessory control device 17 is connected to the effect control board 12. The movable accessory control device 17 controls the operation of the movable accessory 173 in accordance with an instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The movable accessory control device 17 is connected to an origin sensor 171A, an operating end sensor 171B, and an actuator 172.

  The origin sensor 171A is a sensor that detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position and outputs a detection signal. The operating end sensor 171B is a sensor that detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the operating end and outputs a detection signal. The origin sensor 171A and the operating end sensor 171B change the detection signal from the off state to the on state when the movable accessory is detected. As the origin sensor 171A and the operation end sensor 171B, proximity switches, infrared sensors, or the like can be used.

  The actuator 172 is, for example, a motor or an electromagnetic solenoid. The actuator 172 is a motor and operates the movable accessory 173. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the movable accessory 173 operates in the vertical direction as described in FIG. That is, the actuator 172 moves the movable accessory 173 in the vertical direction.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  Further, in the ROM 121, as a table relating to execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display, whether the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is changed to another display mode. In order to determine which display mode is to be changed from among a plurality of types when it is determined to change to the first hold change presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not to change to another display mode A first hold change mode determination table to be referred to is stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables having different determination ratios that change to another display mode and no change to another display mode, and the first hold change mode determination. A plurality of first pending change mode determination tables are stored which are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination ratios. Each first pending change presence / absence determination table is assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining whether there is a change or not. In each of the first hold change mode determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change is displayed for each display mode of the first hold display. ) Is assigned. Instead of a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables, one large first hold change presence / absence determination table including information of all the first hold change presence / absence determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change mode determination tables, one large first hold change mode determination table including information of all the first hold change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, the ROM 121 changes the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR to another display mode as a table related to the execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display. To determine whether to change to a second pending change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to change to another display mode, or to change to another display mode The 2nd pending | holding change aspect determination table referred to may be memorize | stored.

  It should be noted that the ROM 121 has the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (the number of changes to be executed later, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5). (When timing is such as when the display is stopped and the variable display is started and the hold display shifts, or when the game ball is won at the start winning opening and the hold display is added) The first hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables that are different from each other in the type of execution timing that can be determined in the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. In each first hold change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first hold change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Just do it. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first hold change effect execution timing determination table including information of all the first hold change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. Also good. Similarly, the ROM 121 has a second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (timing of how many changes will be executed later). It may be stored.

  Note that a table including information of two or more of the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence / absence determination table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change effect execution timing determination table is a ROM 121. May be stored.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As a table related to the holding action effect to be applied indirectly or indirectly, an action effect execution presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not to execute the holding action effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action effect execution presence / absence determination tables with different determination ratios of execution and non-execution. In each action effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. Further, when there are a plurality of effects modes of the holding action effect, when it is determined that the holding action effect is to be executed, the holding action effect effect that is referred to in order to determine which effect mode is selected from among the plurality of effect modes. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of hold action effect effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of hold action effect effect modes that can be determined in the hold effect effect effect mode determination table and the respective determination ratios may be stored. . In each hold action effect effect mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the hold effect effect may be assigned to each effect mode.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or second hold display) is not changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or second hold display). Alternatively, a table for determining whether or not to execute the holding action gaze effect may be stored as a table relating to the holding action gaze effect that is applied indirectly or indirectly. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action gaze effect execution presence / absence determination tables with execution rates different from each other. Each action gaze effect execution presence / absence determination table may be assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination, with and without execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of presentation modes of the holding action gasse effect, when it is determined to execute the holding action gasse presentation, the holding action referred to determine which of the plurality of presentation modes is to be selected. A gasse effect effect mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of hold action gaze effect effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of effect mode of the hold action gaze effect that can be determined in the hold action gaze effect effect mode determination table and the respective determination ratios are stored. May be. Even if each holding mode has a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for determining the holding mode effect production mode, each of the production modes is assigned to each holding action gaze production production mode determination table. Good.

  In addition, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data to be stored is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. Design operations such as variable display operation, reach production, re-lottery production, etc., or various production operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold for the display mode of the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL) Such as effects, hold effects for the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, etc.).

  Specifically, the effect control pattern includes audio control data. In addition to the audio control data, the production control pattern includes various production operations such as production control process timer judgment value, display control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable accessory control data, and end code. Control data for control is included.

  The voice control data is output from the speaker 8 when a change in hold occurs in which the data related to the winning sound output from the speaker 8 when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied and the hold display changes to the notice mode. Contains data on pending change sounds. In addition, the audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like in conjunction with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol, for example, during variable display of the decorative symbol. It is. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 8.

  Also, the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect 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 the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A flag is provided. The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters, and an effect number count value that is a stored value of an effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of time reductions and the number of probability changes Data is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. The effect control buffer setting unit includes, for example, data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer, data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer, data constituting the first prefetch notice buffer, and second Data constituting the prefetch preview buffer is stored.

  In the first start winning reception command buffer, there are a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a first reserved memory number notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 together with a starting slot prize designation command (first starting prize designation command). Remembered. In the second start winning reception command buffer, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a second reserved memory number notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 together with a start slot prize designation command (second start slot prize designation command) are stored. Remembered.

  The first prefetch notice buffer is provided with a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer. In the first prefetching preview buffer, the contents of determination regarding the prefetching notice effect relating to the respective hold information determined by the CPU 120 for effect control and the like are stored. The second prefetch preview buffer is provided with a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer. The second pre-reading notice buffer stores the contents of determination regarding the pre-reading notice effects related to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like.

  Further, the RAM 122 is provided as an error information storage area for holding various data used for notifying an error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. An error command transmitted from the main board 11 is stored in the error information storage area.

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

  The CPU 103 on the main board 11 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes main processing including initial setting and the like, and game control timer interruption processing that is repeated at regular intervals. In these main processes and game control timer interrupt processes, the CPU 103 on the main board 11 executes a special figure game related to the special symbol variation display, a payout control related to the game ball payout, and the like. The CPU 103 transmits various control signals (control signals, effect control commands, etc.) such as commands relating to the special game to the effect control board 12 in the course of the main process and the game control timer interrupt process. In addition, the main board 11 performs an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the timer interruption, and when an abnormality is detected, the main board 11 transmits an error command corresponding to the detected abnormality to the effect control board 12 and is detected. A warning sound (error sound) corresponding to the abnormality is output to the speaker 8.

  The effect control board 12 executes effect control main processing including command analysis control and effect control process. Hereinafter, the effect control process executed on the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 3, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer, determines whether or not the start opening winning notification command is received as a received command, Processing for determining various effects is executed. Details of the winning effect determination process will be described later.

  Following the winning effect determination process (step S150), the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the processes of steps S170 to 177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. And run.

  After performing the winning effect determination process in step S150, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit or the like, one of the following processes in step S170 to step S177 is performed. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. The variable display start waiting process displays an image based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the apparatus 5. In the variable display start waiting process, when it is determined to start the variable display of decorative symbols (that is, when a variation pattern designation command or the like is received), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. , Settings for performing display operations such as processing for performing production control patterns and variation time timer values corresponding to variation patterns (special diagram variation times), hold display, active display, etc. (for example, the display operation concerned) For example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the above. In the variable display start setting process, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, whether or not the variable time timer set in the variable display start setting process (step S171) has timed out (the elapsed time after the variable display start of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is the special figure variable time) And the like. In the effect processing during variable display, when the variable time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The special symbol waiting process is a process executed when the confirmed decoration symbol is “losing”, and a game state setting process at the time of changing to set the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a case where the confirmed ornament symbol is “big hit” The process to be executed includes a process for making a setting for performing a fanfare effect (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect). In the waiting process per special figure, when the confirmed decorative symbol is “lost”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and when the confirmed decorative symbol is “big hit”, Update the value to “4”.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot start process is a process for determining whether or not a big prize opening opening notification command has been received, or a process to be executed when a big winning opening release notification command is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during opening). In the big hit start process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” when the notification command for opening the big prize opening is received.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The in-round process is a process for determining whether or not a notification command after opening the big prize opening is received, or a process to be executed when a notification command after opening the big winning opening is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the closed state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during closing). In the in-round processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” when the notification command after the special winning opening is received is received.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. Post-round processing is performed as a process for determining whether or not a winning prize opening notification command or a winning end designation command has been received, or a process to be executed when a winning prize opening notification command is received. Setting for performing an ending effect (for example, for an ending effect), for example, a process for performing a setting (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to an effect during opening) or a process to be executed when a hit end designation command is received. For example, setting a corresponding production control pattern and ending production execution time timer value). In the round post-processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” when a notification command during opening of a special winning opening is received, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” when a winning end designation command is received. To do.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the post-hit end processing, whether or not the ending effect execution time timer set in the round post-processing (step S176) has timed out (whether the elapsed time after the start of execution of the ending effect in the image display device 5 has reached the set time) And the like. In the post-hit end processing, when the ending effect execution time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of winning effect determination processing (S150). In the winning effect determination process shown in FIG. 4, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer (step S151), and then executes the hold effect determination process (step S151). S153). The process for determining the hold effect, etc. in step S153 includes a process for determining a hold effect, an active display effect, an action effect (hold action failure effect, hold action failure effect, etc.) and the like.

  Subsequent to the hold effect determination process, a winning sound determination process is performed (step S154). The winning sound determination process includes a process for determining whether or not to generate a winning sound as a production sound, and a process for determining a sound volume when generating a winning sound. Details of the winning sound determination process will be described later. After executing the winning sound determination process (step S154), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination contents of the hold effect determination process and the determination contents of the winning sound (step S155). After executing the process of step S155, the effect control CPU 120 adds a new hold display to the start winning storage display area 5H based on the determination content stored in step S155 (step S156). If it is determined in step S154 that a winning sound is to be generated, the winning sound is generated with the volume determined in the winning sound determination process when a hold display is added. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning sound determination process (step S154). In the winning sound determination process shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to generate a winning sound (step S201). Whether or not to generate a winning sound is determined based on whether or not the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied. When the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied, the winning sound is determined. When neither the first start condition nor the second start condition is satisfied, it is determined that no winning sound is generated. Satisfaction of the first start condition and the second start condition is determined by the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command, second start opening prize designation command) and suspension among the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11. The determination is made with reference to the storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command, second reserved storage number notification command).

  As a result of the determination in step S201, if no winning sound is generated (step S201; NO), the winning sound determination process is terminated. If a winning sound is generated (S201; YES), it is determined whether an error sound is being generated (step S202). Whether or not an error sound is being generated is determined based on whether or not an error command is stored in the error information storage area of the RAM 122. As a result, if an error sound is being generated (step S202; YES), the winning sound volume is set to 0 to limit the output of the winning sound (step S205), and the winning sound determination process is terminated. .

  If no error sound is generated as a result of the determination in step S202 (step S202; NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in the high base (step S203). Whether or not the gaming state is in the high base is determined based on whether or not a short time state command is transmitted as a gaming state command transmitted from the main board 11. As a result, when the gaming state is not in the high base (step S203; NO), the winning sound volume is set to a prescribed value (> 0) (step S206), and the winning sound determination process is terminated. The prescribed value of the winning sound volume is a constant value.

  As a result of the determination in step S203, if it is determined that the gaming state is in the high base (step S203; YES), it is determined whether or not a pending change sound is being generated (step S204). In step S204, if it is determined that a pending change sound is being generated (step S204; YES), the winning sound volume is set to 0 in order to limit the output of the winning sound (step S205). The decision process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that no pending change sound is being generated (step S204; NO), the winning sound volume is set to a specified value (> 0) (step S206), and the winning sound determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process (S171). In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, to display the special figure display result as “lost”. ] Is determined (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) that constitute the missing combination ( Step S524). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may update a random value (for example, a random value for determining a left determined symbol, a random value for determining a right determined symbol, a medium fixed value, or the like) updated by a random counter or the like provided in an effect control counter setting unit. Numeric data indicating a symbol determination random number value) is extracted, and a predetermined symbol determination table (for example, a left determination symbol determination table, a right determination symbol determination table, a medium determination symbol determination table, etc.) stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like , And the like, the decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined as combinations of the fixed decorative symbols that constitute the lost combination.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S522; NO), that is, when the special figure display result is “big hit (16R positive variable big hit, 8R positive variable big hit)”, for effect control CPU120 determines the combination of the definite decoration symbol which comprises a jackpot combination (step S528). As an example, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random number value (for example, a random value for determining a big hit determination symbol) updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, and the ROM 121 or the like. Each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is used as a combination of the determined decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination by referring to a predetermined symbol determining table (for example, a jackpot determined symbol determining table) stored in advance. Finally, the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is determined. It should be noted that the CPU 120 for effect control may determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination depending on which type of jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot, 8R probability variation jackpot) is, and whether or not there is a promotion effect. Good.

  After performing either the process of step S524 or the process of step S528, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a pending digest process (step S530). Specifically, the hold display displayed at the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA, and when there is another hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, each is displayed. Move to the left.

  After executing the hold digest process in step S530, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold change sound determination process (step S531). The on-hold change sound determination process includes a process for determining whether or not to generate an effect change sound as an effect sound, and a process for determining a volume when generating the effect change sound. Details of the pending change sound determination process will be described later.

  After executing step S531, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern set processing (step S532). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern of the change as the use pattern. That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S532, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the effect control pattern set in step S532 (step S534), and starts the effect control process timer ( In step S535), the rendering device (production component) such as the image display device 5 is controlled in accordance with the contents of the process data (step S536). At this time, if the effect control pattern set in step S532 is an effect control pattern of a pre-reading notice effect including a hold change effect, the volume determined in the hold change determination process when the hold change effect is executed. An effect of generating a hold change sound is performed. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S537).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 digests the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer (step S538). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 deletes and deletes the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the start winning reception command buffer. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the received command is shifted while maintaining the winning order. Further, in the process of step S538, deletion or shift of information stored in the prefetch notice buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also performed according to the deletion or shift of the command. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S539), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold change sound determination process (step S531). In the hold change sound determination process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to generate a hold change sound (step S551). About this judgment, the data corresponding to the hold change effect is included in the data stored as the first prefetch advance notice buffer and the second prefetch advance notice buffer, and it is determined whether it is time to execute the hold change effect. Done. As a result, when it is determined that no hold change sound is generated (step S551; NO), the hold change sound determination process is ended as it is.

  If it is determined in step S551 that a pending change sound is to be generated (step S551; YES), it is determined whether an error sound is being generated (step S552). This determination is made in the same manner as step S202 in FIG. As a result, when it is determined that an error sound is being generated (step S552; YES), the hold change sound volume is set to 0 to limit the output of the hold change sound (step S555), and the hold change is set. The sound determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S552 that no error sound is being generated (step S552; NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in a high base (step S553). This determination is made in the same manner as step S203 in FIG. As a result, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the high base (step S553; YES), the hold change sound volume is set to a specified value (> 0) (step S556), and the hold change sound determination process is performed. finish. The specified value of the hold change sound volume is a constant value.

  If it is determined in step S553 that the gaming state is not in the high base (step S553; NO), it is determined whether or not a winning sound is being generated (step S554). As a result, when it is determined that a winning sound is being generated (step S554; YES), the hold change sound volume is set to 0 to limit the output of the hold change sound (step S555), and the hold change is performed. The sound determination process is terminated. If it is determined that no winning sound is being generated (step S554; NO), the hold change sound volume is set to a specified value (> 0) (step S556), and the hold change sound determination process is terminated.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first special game or the second special game is executed when the first start prize or the second start prize is generated and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Further, during the execution of the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, as shown in FIG. 8A, the decorative symbol variable display is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. Done. When the first start condition is satisfied during the execution of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), the number of first hold displays in the first start prize storage display area 5HL increases. To do. In the example shown in FIG. 8B, the number of first hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL increases from 2 to 3. A winning sound is output from the speaker 8 when the number of first hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL increases. Further, if the second start condition is satisfied during the execution of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the number of second hold displays in the second start winning memory display area 5HR (see FIG. 1) increases, and the speaker The winning sound is output from 8.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a hold change effect (hold effect) as a pre-reading notice effect may be executed by winning a certain game ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the example in which the hold change effect is executed when the number of the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is 3, the decorative design of the image display device 5 is used. After the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, as shown in FIG. 9B, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, One special figure game ends. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9C, the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 start to be changed and displayed again. The hold change effect is executed at the time of the hold shift when the change display is started and the hold display is shifted. In the hold change effect, the number of first hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL decreases from 3 to 2, and one of the first hold displays changes from a round shape to a star shape. Further, when the number of first hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL decreases from 3 to 2, a hold change sound is output from the speaker 8.

  Next, several examples of the time change of the effect sound output when the effect sound such as the winning sound or the hold change sound is output will be described. 10 to 18 are time charts showing an example of the time change of the effect sound output. In the following example, one of the first start prize and the second start prize is set as the start prize, and one of the first start condition and the second start condition is set as the start condition. The start port switch 22B will be described as a start switch.

  As in the example shown in FIG. 10, it is assumed that the game ball wins the start winning opening at time T11, the start winning occurs, and the start condition is satisfied. In this case, the sound control board 13 causes the speaker 8 to output the winning sound at the prescribed value of the winning sound volume from time T11 to time T12. If the hold change effect is started at time T13 and the hold display is changed, the voice control board 13 causes the speaker 8 to output the hold change sound from time T13 to time T14 with the specified value of the hold change sound volume. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the output of the winning sound or the hold change sound is not limited.

  The example shown in FIG. 11 is an example in which the output of the winning sound is restricted when the hold change effect is being executed. The restriction on the output of the winning sound is executed when the high base state is set. As shown in FIG. 11, when the hold change effect is started at time T21 and the hold display is changed in the high base state, the voice control board 13 holds the hold change sound from time T21 to time T23. The speaker 8 is made to output at the specified value of the change sound volume. In addition, it is assumed that the game ball wins the start winning opening at time T22 during the output of the holding change sound, the start winning is generated, and the start condition is satisfied. In this case, the winning sound is output, but the output of the winning sound is limited and the winning sound volume is set to zero. In this way, it is possible to make it easier to hear the hold change sound by making the winning sound substantially inaudible.

  The example shown in FIG. 12 is an example in which, when the hold change effect is started during the output of the winning sound, the output of the hold changing sound is executed and the output of the winning sound is limited. The restriction of the output of the winning sound here is executed when the high base state is set. As shown in FIG. 12, it is assumed that when the base ball is in the high base state, the game ball wins the start winning opening at time T31, the start winning occurs, and the start condition is satisfied. In this case, since the output of the winning sound is not limited, the sound control board 13 causes the speaker 8 to output the winning sound with the prescribed value of the winning sound volume from time T31. When the hold change is started at time T32 during which the winning sound is being output, the voice control board 13 causes the speaker 8 to output the hold change sound from the time T32 to the time T34 with the specified value of the hold change sound volume. If the hold change is not started, the voice control board 13 is scheduled to output the winning sound to the speaker 8 at the prescribed value of the winning sound volume from time T31 to time T33, but the hold change starts. Therefore, the output of the winning sound is restricted from the time T32 when the hold change is started, and the winning sound volume is set to zero. In this way, it is possible to make it easier to hear the hold change sound by making the winning sound substantially inaudible.

  The example shown in FIG. 13 is a modification of the present invention, in which the output of the winning sound is restricted during the first waiting time L1 after the on-hold change sound is output at the specified value of the on-hold change sound. is there. The restriction of the output of the winning sound here is executed when the high base state is set. As shown in FIG. 13, when the hold change effect is started at time T41 and the hold display is changed in the high base state, the voice control board 13 holds the hold change sound from time T41 to time T42. The speaker 8 is made to output at the specified value of the change sound volume. In addition, the game ball wins the start winning opening at a fixed waiting time from the time T42 to the time T44 when the output of the holding change sound is ended, here, the time T43 during the first waiting time L1, and the start winning is generated. Suppose that the starting condition is satisfied. In this case, the winning sound is output, but the output of the winning sound is limited and the winning sound volume is set to zero. In this way, by making the winning sound substantially inaudible, it is possible to make it difficult for the winning sound to be mixed with the holding change sound. The first waiting time L1 may be set to an appropriate length, for example, 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 2 seconds, or other length.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, when an error sound is output, the output of the winning sound and the hold change sound is limited. The restriction of the output of the winning sound and the hold change sound is an example that is executed both when the high base state is not used and when it is not. As shown in FIG. 14, it is assumed that the game ball wins the start winning opening at time T51, the start winning occurs, and the start condition is satisfied. In this case, the winning sound is output to the speaker 8 at the prescribed value of the winning sound volume from time T51. If it is determined that there is an error in the error determination at time T52 during which the winning sound is being output, and the error control is in error, the audio control board 13 causes the error sound to be output from time T52. The sound control board 13 was scheduled to output the winning sound to the speaker 8 with the prescribed value of the winning sound volume from time T51 to time T53, but at the time T52, the output of the winning sound is limited and the winning sound volume is set to be reduced. Set to zero. Thus, it is possible to make it easy to hear the error sound by making the winning sound virtually inaudible. As a result, the player's consciousness can be directed to error notification using an error sound.

  In addition, when the hold change effect is started at time T54 during which the error sound is being output and the hold display changes, the voice control board 13 sets the hold change sound volume to 0 at the time T54 and outputs the hold change sound. Make it virtually inaudible. In this way, it is possible to make the error sound easy to hear. In addition, it is assumed that the error is canceled and the output of the error sound is finished at time T55 from time T54 to time T56 when the original holding change sound is generated. In this case, the output of the hold change sound is started from time T55 when the output of the error sound is completed. Thus, the production can be enjoyed with the production sound while making it difficult to hear the error sound.

  Although not shown in FIG. 14, when an error sound is output during the output of the hold change sound, the output of the hold change sound may be limited. Further, when the error is released when the output of the winning sound is limited by the output of the error sound, the outputting of the winning sound may be started simultaneously with the stop of the output of the error sound.

  The example shown in FIG. 15 is an example in which the output of the hold change sound is restricted when the winning sound is output. Limiting the output of the hold change sound is executed when the high base state is not set (when the low base state is set). As shown in FIG. 15, it is assumed that when the base ball is not in the high base state, the game ball wins the start winning opening at time T61, the start winning is generated, and the start condition is satisfied. In this case, the voice control board 13 causes the speaker 8 to output the winning sound at the prescribed value of the winning sound volume from time T61 to time T63. Further, when the hold change effect is started and the hold display changes at time T62 during the output of the winning sound, the hold change sound is output, but the output of the hold change sound is limited and the hold change sound volume is set to 0. . In this way, it is possible to make it easy to hear the winning sound by making the on-hold change sound virtually inaudible.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, when the game ball wins the start winning opening during the output of the holding change sound and the start winning is generated and the start condition is satisfied, the winning sound is output and the holding change sound is output. This is an example in which the output is limited. The restriction on the output of the hold change sound here is executed when the high base state is not set. As shown in FIG. 16, it is assumed that the hold change effect is started at time T71 when the high base state is not set. In this case, since the output of the hold change sound is not limited, the voice control board 13 causes the speaker 8 to output the hold change sound with the specified value of the hold change sound volume from time T71. When the game ball wins the start winning opening at time T72 during which the hold change sound is being output and the start winning is generated and the start condition is satisfied, the voice control board 13 receives the winning sound from time T72 to time T74. The loudspeaker 8 is made to output at the specified volume value. If the start condition is not satisfied, the voice control board 13 is scheduled to output the hold change sound to the speaker 8 with the specified value of the hold change sound volume from time T71 to time T73. Therefore, the output of the hold change sound is limited from time T73 when the start condition is satisfied and the winning sound is generated, and the hold change sound volume is set to zero. In this way, it is possible to make it easy to hear the winning sound by making the on-hold change sound virtually inaudible.

  The example shown in FIG. 17 is a modification of the present invention, and is an example in which the output of the hold change sound is limited during the second waiting time L2 after the winning sound is output at the prescribed value of the winning sound. . The restriction on the output of the hold change sound here is executed when the high base state is not set. As shown in FIG. 17, it is assumed that, when the high base state is not reached, the game ball wins the start winning opening at time T81, the start winning occurs, and the start condition is satisfied. In this case, the audio control board 13 causes the speaker 8 to output the winning sound from the time T81 to the time T82 with the prescribed value of the winning sound volume. In addition, it is assumed that the hold display in which the hold change effect is started is changed at a certain waiting time from the time T82 to the time T84 when the winning sound output is ended, here, the time T83 during the second waiting time L2. In this case, the hold change sound is output, but the output of the hold change sound is limited, and the hold change sound volume is set to zero. In this way, it is possible to prevent the hold change sound from being mixed with the winning sound by making the change change sound substantially inaudible. The second waiting time L2 may be set to an appropriate length, for example, 0.5 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, or other length. Further, the first waiting time L1 and the second waiting time L2 may be the same time or different times.

  The example shown in FIG. 18 is a modification of the present invention, and is an example in which the output of the winning sound is restricted when the hold change effect is being executed. The restriction on the output of the winning sound is executed when the high base state is set. Further, in this modified example, when the hold change effect is executed, a plurality of, here two game balls, win the start winning opening, two start wins occur, and two start conditions are satisfied. It is an example.

  As shown in FIG. 18, if the hold change effect is started at time T91 and the hold display is changed in the high base state, the voice control board 13 holds the hold change sound from time T91 to time T94. The speaker 8 is made to output at a specified value of the change sound volume. In addition, during the time T91 to time T94 during the output of the holding change sound, two game balls win the start winning opening at time T92 and time T93, respectively, and the start win occurs and the start condition is satisfied. To do. Winning a plurality of game balls for a start winning opening continuously in a short time often occurs, for example, in a high base state and when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an expanded open state.

  In this case, the winning sound is output at time T92, but the output of the winning sound is limited and the winning sound volume is set to zero. On the other hand, at time T93, a winning sound is output, and the winning sound volume is set to a specified value. In this way, in the previous winning (winning at time T92), it is possible to make it easy to hear the pending change sound by making the winning sound substantially inaudible. When a plurality of game balls wins the start winning opening during the time T91 to time T94 during the output of the holding change sound, the winning sound is generated by winning the second and subsequent game balls, so that the winning sound is generated. Can entertain. The winning sound that is output at time T93 is a winning sound that is output without restriction when outputting the hold change sound, and is output in a manner different from the winning sound that is output at other timings. You may be made to do.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the output of the winning sound is limited when the hold change sound is output in the high base state (not in the low base state). Further, when the winning sound is output when not in the high base state (when in the low base state), the output of the hold change sound is limited. For this reason, since the chance that the winning sound and the hold change sound are output in an overlapping manner is suppressed, it is easy to distinguish the winning sound and the hold change sound, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the effect.

  Further, in the high base state, it is easy to win the game ball with respect to the start winning opening, so that the game ball has more opportunities to win the start winning opening than when not in the high base state. For this reason, when comparing the attention level of the game ball to the start winning opening of the player and the attention level with respect to the hold change, it is considered that the attention level with respect to the hold change is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the high base state, the player's interest can be further attracted by restricting the output of the winning sound when the on-hold change sound is output.

  Further, in the low base state, it is not easy to win a game ball for the start winning opening, and the player often has a high interest in winning the game ball for the starting winning opening. For this reason, when comparing the attention level of the game ball to the start winning opening in the player and the attention level to the pending change, in the low base state, the attention degree to the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening is higher than in the high base state. Is expected to increase. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the low base state, the player's interest can be further attracted by limiting the output of the pending change sound when the winning sound is output.

  Further, in the high base state, the output of the winning sound is limited regardless of whether the winning sound is output during the output of the holding change sound or the holding change sound is output during the output of the winning sound. In addition, in the low base state, even if the hold change sound is output during the output of the winning sound, the output of the hold change sound is limited when the winning sound is output during the output of the hold change sound. Yes. For this reason, in any case, it is possible to prevent a reduction in effect.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 13, the output of the winning sound is limited until the first standby time L1 elapses after the output of the hold change sound. Further, in the modification shown in FIG. 17, after the output of the winning sound is finished, the output of the hold change sound is limited until the second waiting time L2 elapses. For this reason, since the chance that the winning sound and the hold change sound are continuously output is suppressed, it is easy to distinguish the winning sound and the hold change sound, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect.

  Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and various presentation operations including the display operation of the presentation image in the display area of the image display device 5 are optional within the scope of the invention. Changes and modifications are possible.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the hold change effect is executed at the timing when the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 start the variable display. It may be executed at other timing. For example, the hold change effect may be an add-on hold effect that is executed at a timing when a start condition is satisfied and a hold display is added to the start winning memory display area 5H. Further, it may be executed at an arbitrary timing during the variable display of the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. In the above embodiment, the hold change sound is output when the hold change effect is executed. However, when the hold change effect is executed, the case where the hold change sound is output is not output. There may be cases. In this case, for example, when a hold change sound is output, the degree of expectation for the transition to the big hit gaming state may be higher than when the hold change sound is not output.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when an error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an error sound (warning sound) is output, the output of the winning sound and the holding change sound is limited, and each sound volume is set to 0. However, depending on the type of error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the mode of restricting the output of the winning sound and the pending change sound may be changed.

  For example, assuming that each of the error sound, winning sound and hold change sound has 6 levels (maximum value: 5, minimum value 0), the error volume of light errors such as dish full error is 5, light errors The volume of the winning sound and the holding change sound volume when the error occurs is 2, etc., the error volume of the heavy error such as the door opening error or the magnetic error is 5, and the winning sound and the holding change when the heavy error occurs The sound volume may be 2. Further, when a winning sound and a holding change sound are output when a light error occurs and an error sound of error volume 5 is output, the holding change sound volume is set to 2 and the winning sound volume is set to 0 during high bass. During low bass, the hold change sound volume may be set to 0, the winning sound volume may be set to 2, and the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when outputting the holding change sound and the winning sound, the output of the winning sound is limited during the high base, and the output of the holding change sound is limited during the low base. The hold change sound or the winning sound may be limited. For example, the sound to be limited may be adjusted according to the number of reserved memories. For example, the output of the winning sound may be restricted during the probability change state, and the output of the hold change sound may be restricted during the non-probability change state. Or it is good also as the reverse pattern.

  Further, it is determined whether to restrict the output of the hold change sound or the winning sound according to the number of stored memories, for example, when the number of stored memories is 1, the output of the hold change sound is limited, and when 2 or 3, You may make it restrict | limit the output of a sound. When the number of reserved memories is small, there is often a great expectation for winning at the start winning opening. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is small, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest by restricting the holding change sound instead of the winning sound. Or you may determine which output of a holding | maintenance change sound and a winning sound is restrict | limited on other conditions. For example, the production control board 12RTC is provided to measure the hold change sound priority time and the winning sound priority time, limit the output of the winning sound during the hold change sound priority time, and limit the output of the hold change sound during the winning sound priority time. You may make it do.

  In the above-described embodiment, the volume of the winning sound and the hold change sound is set to 0 as the way of restricting the winning sound and the holding change sound. For example, the volume of the limited winning sound and the hold-change sound may be set to a predetermined number smaller than a prescribed value instead of 0. Alternatively, instead of setting the volume to 0, the output may be limited by stopping (not outputting) the output of the winning sound or the hold change sound. Further, the number of speakers 8 that output a winning sound or a pending change sound may be reduced. Further, when restricting the winning sound, the volume of sounds other than the winning sound, for example, the hold change sound may be increased, or the number of speakers 8 to be output may be increased. Similarly, when limiting the hold change sound, the volume of sounds other than the hold change sound, for example, the winning change sound may be increased, or the number of speakers 8 to be output may be increased.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the prescribed values of the winning sound volume and the hold change sound volume are set to constant values, but the prescribed values of the winning sound volume and the holding change sound volume may be variable. When the prescribed values of the winning sound volume and the hold change sound volume are variable, setting means (for example, a dial) for setting the prescribed values of the winning sound volume and the holding change sound volume may be provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . Or you may provide a setting means in the position where the player in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes operable. By providing the setting means on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to set a prescribed value in the game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Further, by providing the setting means at a position where the player can operate in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the winning sound and the hold change sound can be enjoyed at a volume according to the preference of the player. Further, the setting means may be provided both at the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and at a position where the player in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can operate.

  In the above embodiment, a hold change effect (hereinafter referred to as “hold change effect during shift”) executed during a hold shift in which the hold display shifts is executed as the hold change effect. You may make it perform the holding | maintenance change effect (henceforth a "pending change change effect at the time of winning") performed at the time of winning which a ball | bowl wins a start winning opening and a hold display is added. Both the hold change effect at the time of shift and the hold change effect at the time of winning may be performed. When both the hold change effect during shift and the hold change effect during winning are performed, both the hold change effect during shift and the hold change effect during winning may be performed during the same variation.

  When both the hold change effect during shift and the hold change effect during winning are performed during the same change, the hold change sound due to the hold change effect during shift is output and the output of the hold change sound due to the hold change effect during winning is restricted. You may do it. Further, when both the on-hold change effect at shift and the on-hold change effect at the time of winning are performed during the same change, the output of the hold change sound by the on-hold change effect at the time of winning may not be limited. When the output of the hold change sound by the hold change effect at the time of winning is not limited, for example, a speaker that changes or outputs the sound of the hold change sound by the hold change effect at the time of shift and the hold change sound by the hold change effect at the time of winning 8 may be divided to make it easy to distinguish both of the pending change sounds. Furthermore, when the shift change effect during the shift is executed, the execution of the change change effect during the winning may be restricted, for example, the change change effect during the winning may be stopped.

  In addition, in the high base state, the winning sound may be limited when outputting the adding hold sound by the adding hold effect. For example, a game ball is won at the first start winning opening and a holding effect at the time of addition is executed, and immediately after that, while the holding effect at the time of addition is executed and a holding sound at the time of addition is output, for example, the second start There may be a situation in which a game ball wins the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B of the winning opening and outputs a winning sound. In this case, the output of the winning sound due to winning in the second start winning opening may be limited.

  On the contrary, a game ball is won at the first start winning opening and a holding effect at the time of addition is executed, and immediately after that, a holding effect at the time of addition is executed and a holding sound at the time of addition is output, for example, the first There may be a situation in which a game ball wins a winning winning opening and outputs a winning sound. In addition, since the plurality of game balls can be won almost simultaneously in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B of the second start winning opening, while the addition hold effect is executed and the addition hold sound is output, There may be a situation in which a game ball wins the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B at the second start winning opening and outputs a winning sound. You may restrict | limit the output of a winning sound while these addition hold effects are performed and the addition hold sound is output.

  Similarly, in the high base state, when outputting the hold change sound by the hold change effect at the time of winning, when outputting the hold sound at the time of adding the hold sound at the time of addition and outputting the hold sound at the time of adding, Similarly, the winning sound may be limited. For example, a game ball is won at the first start winning opening and the on-hold change effect is executed at the time of winning. There may be a situation in which a game ball wins the device 6B and a winning sound is output. In this case, the output of the winning sound due to winning in the second start winning opening may be limited.

  Also, in the low base state, similarly to the high base state, when outputting the on-hold hold sound by the add-on hold effect, the winning sound may be limited, or the on-hold change change effect is held. When outputting the change sound, the winning sound may be limited. In particular, in the low base state, “per ordinary figure” occurs at a constant rate of about 1/100, and for example, the “ordinary figure” causes the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B of the second start winning opening to some extent. The game ball may be made easy to win the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B by continuously releasing the time, for example, for 5 seconds. At this time, the prize-winning sound may be limited when the addition-holding sound is output by the addition-holding effect, or the winning sound is limited when the hold-change sound is output by the winning-holding change effect. You may make it do.

  In the above-described embodiment, only one type of hold change effect is provided, but a plurality of types of hold change effects may be provided. For example, as an on-hold change effect, an effect is provided in which the color of the on-hold display displayed in the start winning memory area changes, and the expectation of the big hit gaming state varies depending on the color on which the on-hold display changes. Also good. In this case, the hold change sound may be changed according to the change mode of the hold display. For example, if blue, yellow, green, red, and gold are set as the colors of the hold display after the hold change effect is executed, the big hit gaming state is set in the order of blue <yellow <green <red <gold. The possibility of migration may be increased. The hold change sound may be a sound corresponding to the color of the hold display after the hold change effect. For example, the higher the degree of expectation for the transition to the big hit gaming state, the louder the volume change sound may be output.

  Further, depending on the color and type of the hold display before the hold change effect and the color and type of the hold display after the hold change effect, the hold change sound may be different, or depending on the color of the hold display before the hold change effect. Thus, the hold change sound may be different. In addition, when the color that changes due to the on-hold change effect and the on-hold change sound have a certain correspondence relationship, and this correspondence relationship breaks, the degree of expectation for shifting to the big hit gaming state is further increased, for example, 100%. You may do it. Thus, the interest can be improved by setting the relationship between the change in hold display and the hold change sound in the hold change effect.

  In addition, when the color of the hold display after the hold change effect is strong (the expectation of the transition to the big hit gaming state is high), the restriction of the hold change sound during the low base may be weakened. For example, when a hold change effect is executed while a winning sound is being output, if the color of the hold display after the hold change effect is blue or yellow, the output of the hold change sound is limited, When the color of the hold display after the change effect is green, red, or gold, the output of the hold change sound may not be restricted or the degree of restriction may be weakened. As an aspect of weakening the degree of restriction, for example, in an output restriction that does not weaken the restriction degree, the hold change sound volume is changed from 5 to 0, whereas in an output restriction that weakens the degree of restriction, the volume is set to 5 For example, it may be changed from 2 to 2.

  In addition, when the color of the hold display after the hold change effect is weak (the expectation of the transition to the big hit gaming state is not high), the restriction of the winning sound in the high base may be weakened. For example, if the start condition is satisfied when the hold change sound is output, if the hold display color after the hold change effect is blue or yellow, the output of the winning sound is not limited, and the hold change When the color of the hold display after the production is green, red, or gold, the output of the hold change sound may be limited. In this way, the output of the hold change sound and the winning sound may be varied depending on the content of the hold change effect.

  In the above embodiment, only one kind of winning sound is provided, but a plurality of kinds of winning sounds may be provided. At this time, the degree of expectation for the big hit gaming state may differ depending on the type of winning sound. For example, when a normal winning sound, a slightly strong winning sound, a strong winning sound, or a strongest winning sound is set as the winning sound, the big winning game is in the order of the normal winning sound <the slightly winning winning sound <the strong winning sound <the strongest winning sound. The possibility of shifting to the state may be increased.

  In addition, when the winning sound is strong (the expectation of the transition to the big hit gaming state is high), the restriction on the winning sound in the high base may be weakened. For example, if the start condition is satisfied when the hold change sound is output, if the winning sound is a normal winning sound or a slightly strong winning sound, the output of the winning sound is limited, and the winning sound is a strong winning sound. In the case of the sound or the strongest winning sound, the output of the winning sound may not be restricted or the degree of restriction may be weakened. As a mode of reducing the degree of restriction, for example, in the case of output restriction that does not weaken the degree of restriction, the winning sound volume is changed from 5 to 0, whereas in the case of output restriction that reduces the degree of restriction, the volume is changed from 5. For example, it may be set to 2.

  Moreover, when the color of the hold display after the hold change effect is weak (the expectation of the transition to the big hit gaming state is not high), the restriction of the hold change sound during the low base may be weakened. For example, when a hold change effect is executed while a winning sound is output, if the winning sound is a normal winning sound or a slightly strong winning sound, the output of the holding change sound is not limited, and the winning sound is not limited. When is a strong winning sound or a strongest winning sound, the output of the hold change sound may be limited. As described above, the output of the hold change sound and the winning sound may be varied depending on the content of the winning sound.

  In addition, when two or more of the error sound, the winning sound, and the hold change sound are simultaneously output at a volume higher than 0, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the output sound is the first sound with a high priority or the priority sound. You may make it determine whether it is a low 2nd sound. The priority of the sound to be output may be determined depending on whether the output is limited. For example, the error sound always has a higher priority than the winning sound and the holding change sound, and in the high base state, the holding change sound has a higher priority than the winning sound, and in the low base state, the winning sound is higher than the holding change sound. You may make it a priority become high.

  In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform an attenuation process for attenuating a part of the frequency band corresponding to the first sound in the frequency band of the second sound. The attenuation process may be performed by a filtering process, for example. In this way, by performing attenuation processing for attenuating a part of the frequency band, masking by the second sound can be suppressed, and the first sound desired to be heard by the listener such as the player can be accurately heard. Also, the second sound can be heard for a frequency band different from the first sound.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a winning sound is output when the game ball wins the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening and the start condition is satisfied. A difference may be provided in the output of the winning sound depending on whether the winning is at the second start winning opening. For example, in a low base state, a game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 6B of the second start winning port, or in a high base state, a game ball wins the normal winning ball device 6A of the first start winning port, and the start condition The winning sound may not be output even if is established. Furthermore, in the low base state, the output of all sounds related to winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening may be restricted. Further, in the high base state, the output of any sound related to the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening may be limited. Further, there is no difference in the output restriction of the winning sound and the holding change sound depending on whether the game ball has won the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. A difference may be provided depending on whether the game ball has won the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. For example, when a holding ball is output in a high base state and a game ball wins the first start winning opening and the starting condition is satisfied, the output of the winning sound is not restricted, and the second starting winning opening is not limited. When the game ball wins and the start condition is satisfied, the output of the winning sound may be limited. In addition, when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening when the hold change sound is output in the low base state and the start condition is satisfied, the output of the hold changing sound is limited and the second start winning opening is output. When the game ball is won and the start condition is satisfied, the output of the hold change sound may not be performed.

  Further, for example, an effect in which the character throws a color ball toward the hold display may be performed as the specific effect before the hold change effect. In the specific effect, the color ball thrown by the character collides with the hold display and the color of the hold display changes (success pattern), and the color ball thrown by the character does not collide with the hold display and the color of the hold display changes. An unchangeable holding action gaze effect (failure pattern) may be prepared. For example, the color ball thrown by the character decelerates from the middle while the color ball thrown by the character approaches the hold display, and finally collides with the hold display. One of the holding action effects that does not collide with the holding display is executed. In the high base state, when the reserved change effect is performed, the winning sound is not limited until the color ball decelerates after the specific effect is started, and the winning sound is limited after the color ball decelerates. You may make it perform. By restricting the winning sound after the color ball decelerates, the winning change sound is less likely to be mixed with the holding change sound, and the holding change sound can be easily heard.

  When limiting the winning sound after the color ball decelerates, the winning sound is limited when the holding action sound is output in the holding action effect (success pattern), and the holding action gas is set in the holding action gas effect (failure pattern). When the sound is output, the winning sound may not be limited. Since the hold change effect is not performed after the hold action gasse effect, the interest can be enhanced by not limiting the winning sound. It should be noted that, in the hold action gasse effect (failure pattern), the hold change effect is not performed after that, and the hold change sound is not output, so that it is possible to avoid unnecessary restriction of the winning sound. Further, when the winning sound is limited after the color ball is decelerated, the winning sound may be limited in both the holding action effect (success pattern) and the holding action effect effect (failure pattern). It is possible to prevent the player from determining whether the specific effect is a success pattern or a failure pattern depending on the presence or absence of a winning sound before the specific effect ends. In the holding action gaze effect, the winning sound may or may not be limited after the color ball is decelerated.

  Further, for example, the program and data for realizing the present embodiment are not limited to a form distributed / provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, a program and data for realizing the present embodiment are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. You can take it.

  In addition, the game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present embodiment, the “ratio” is, for example, a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. This also includes the case where the ratio is different due to a relationship such as B = 100%: 0% (that is, when one is assigned 100% and the other is assigned 0%).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball into the game area to play a game. A game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified from the record information of a game recording medium such as a membership card, and the given game score or game It may be a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a gaming score given by winning a prize.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that pays out game media as a predetermined number of prizes. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 encloses a game medium such as a game ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It may be a gaming machine.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine is shown that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is ended based on the determination that the probable variation jackpot has been determined. However, the present invention is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the passing of the game ball through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It may be a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after completion.

  Further, in the present embodiment, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area When a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is shown, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score The game ball enclosed in the gaming machine is driven into the game area using the, and the game score is subtracted according to the game ball shot, and the game ball wins in the winning area provided in the game area The game machine which adds a game score according to it may be sufficient. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols that can each be identified and derives and displays a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a gaming machine. . For example, the changing special symbol may be different from the confirmed special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, the fixed special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may not be included in the plurality of types of special symbols that fluctuate.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can each be identified and derives and displays a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result has been shown, but is not limited to such a gaming machine. . For example, the decorative pattern that fluctuates may be different from the fixed decorative pattern that is derived and displayed as a variable display result. In other words, the fixed decorative pattern derived and displayed as the variable display result may not be included in the fluctuating plural types of decorative symbols.

  In the present embodiment, a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine. However, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button, if the combination of the symbols is a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game (game) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, , A slot machine equipped with one or more of big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus).

  For example, a movable accessory that performs an operation and a notification that notifies that a predetermined performance condition has been achieved in response to the operation of the movable accessory (for example, notification to a liquid crystal screen provided in the slot machine) Means for performing an action (for example, an action executed in response to becoming a bonus, an action executed in response to a high possibility of becoming a bonus, a bonus, etc.) A restricting means for restricting the notification when an operation different from a preset operation such as an operation executed in response to the display of the liquid crystal screen in response to or not corresponding to Further, it may be a slot machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start port switch 22B ... Second start port switch 23 ... Count switch 100 ... Game control Microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
120 ... CPU for effect control

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a game medium and capable of performing variable display based on the game medium passing through a starting area ,
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display;
A predetermined sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound when the hold display is displayed;
Change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display;
Specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound in accordance with the change of the hold display by the change effect,
It is possible to control a first state in which the game medium hardly passes or cannot pass through the start area and a second state in which the game medium easily passes through the start area,
Wherein the predetermined sound output means, when outputting the predetermined sound in the first state, to limit the output of the specific sound,
The specific sound output means, when outputting the specific sound in the second state, and, over a predetermined time period after the output, game machine and limits the output of the predetermined sound. Providing production execution means capable of performing production,
The effect execution means can execute a specific effect that changes the display mode of the hold display by applying an action display.
After starting the display of the action display, it is possible to display by reducing the speed of the action display with respect to the hold display,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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