JP6637004B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that generates a prize sound when a game medium such as a game ball wins a winning opening, and generates a hold change sound when there is a hold change (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). In this gaming machine, by generating a prize sound or a hold change sound, the sense of expectation of the transition to the jackpot gaming state is increased, and the interest is improved. Further, when the prize sound and the hold change sound are generated at the same time, the player can distinguish between the prize sound and the hold change sound by changing the length of the output sound or changing the generated sound. Something was done to make it possible.

JP 2016-214272 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, even if the length of the sound for outputting the prize sound or the hold change sound is changed or changed, the prize sound and the hold change sound are generated simultaneously. If so, it is difficult to distinguish between the two, and there is a possibility that the effect of the effect may be reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the effect of the effect from being reduced.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, wherein a holding storage unit that stores information related to variable display as holding storage; Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means, and state control capable of controlling a normal state and a special state in which the hold storage occurs more frequently than the normal state Means, predetermined sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound as the specific display is displayed, change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect for changing a display mode of the specific display, and the change effect Specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound in accordance with the change of the specific display by the specific sound output means, when the specific sound is output in the special state. And over a predetermined time period after the output to limit the output of said predetermined sound, when limiting the output of said predetermined sound, varying the restriction degree depending on the particular display of the display mode after the change effect It is characterized by the following.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of performing variable display, and a specific display corresponding to the variable display. Specific display means (for example, the first start winning storage memory, for example, the first hold display and the second hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR). An image display device 5 provided with a display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR), and a predetermined sound capable of outputting a predetermined sound (for example, a prize sound, etc.) as the specific display is displayed. Output means (for example, a speaker 8 for outputting a winning sound, etc.) and a change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display (for example, the first hold display or the second hold display already displayed changes to the notice mode) Security Change effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing a change effect or the like, and a specification capable of outputting a specific sound (for example, a hold change sound or the like) with the change of the specific display due to the change effect. Sound output means (for example, a speaker 8 or the like for outputting a hold change sound), wherein the specific sound output means limits the output of the predetermined sound when the specific sound is output (for example, a hold change sound). When outputting the sound, the output of the winning sound is limited).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect.

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

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect.

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

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect.

  In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the output of the predetermined sound is restricted for a predetermined period after the specific sound is output (for example, after the hold change sound is output, The output of the winning sound may be limited until one standby time L1 elapses.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect.

  In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4), a change effect at the time of a prize as the change effect (for example, the change effect is already displayed at the timing when the game ball wins the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening). And the like, and the specific sound can be output in accordance with the execution of the prize change effect (for example, the already displayed first hold display). And when the second hold display changes to the notice mode, a hold change sound can be output, and the output of the predetermined sound is restricted when the specific sound is output (for example, the predetermined sound is already displayed). When the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, a hold change sound may be output, and the output of the winning sound may be limited.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect.

  In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the change effect is a hold effect at the time of addition (for example, a first hold display to be added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL when a first start winning is generated, And the like, in which a second hold display to be added to the second start prize storage display area 5HR is displayed in a notice mode when a second start prize is generated, and the specific sound can be output in accordance with the execution of the additional hold prize effect. (For example, a first hold display added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL when the first start winning occurs or a second hold display added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR when the second start winning occurs. When the specific sound is output, the output of the predetermined sound is restricted (for example, when the first start winning occurs, the first start winning is achieved). Memory display area When the first hold display to be added to the HL or the second hold display to be added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR is displayed in a notice mode when a second start winning is generated, a hold sound at the time of addition is output, Output may be limited).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the effect.

  In any of the gaming machines according to the above (1) to (6), the predetermined condition regarding the specific display is satisfied (for example, the first reservation change presence / absence determination table or the second suspension change presence / absence determination table is referred to to It is determined that the hold change effect of the 1-hold display or the 2nd hold display is to be executed, and although the first start prize or the second start prize has occurred, the number of the first special figure reserved storage or the second special figure reserved storage is the upper limit value. (For example, when the first start condition or the second start condition is not satisfied when the number is four), the specific sound is output, but the predetermined sound is not output. (For example, when the first hold display or the second hold display that has already been displayed changes to the notice mode (including a change due to a hold effect at the time of winning), a hold change sound is output at a prescribed 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 above configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the specific display.

  The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), further including an error notification unit (for example, a speaker 8 that outputs a warning sound) for notifying that an error has occurred, and The output of the predetermined sound and the specific sound may be limited (for example, when the warning sound is being output from the speaker 8, the output of the winning sound and the holding change sound may be limited).

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

  A gaming machine capable of simultaneously producing a plurality of sounds, wherein the sound to be produced is a first sound having a high priority (for example, a holding change sound output from the speaker 8 in a high bass state). Priority determination processing for determining whether the second sound has a lower priority than the first sound (for example, a winning sound output from the speaker 8 in the high bass state) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 or the like). And an attenuating process for attenuating a partial frequency band of the second sound when the first sound and the second sound are generated simultaneously (for example, data on a winning sound output in a high bass state). , Etc.), and the partial frequency band in the attenuation processing is output in a frequency band corresponding to the first sound (for example, output in a high bass state). Pending changes It may be a game machine, characterized in that the corresponding frequency domain, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, when a plurality of sounds are generated simultaneously in the gaming machine, a sound having a high priority is determined as a first sound, a sound having a low priority is determined as a second sound, and the attenuation processing is performed on the second sound. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the masking by the second sound and make the listener, such as a player, accurately hear the first sound to be heard. In addition, the second sound can be heard in a frequency band different from the first sound.

  Further, the gaming machine is capable of performing a variable display and being controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and includes an effect execution unit (effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing an effect. (For example, a color ball or the like) acts to change the display mode of the specific display (for example, a character throws the color ball toward the hold display, and when the color ball collides with the hold display, the hold display is displayed). A first pattern (for example, a color thrown by the character toward the hold display) for starting the display of the action display and changing the display mode of the specific display after a predetermined period has elapsed. The ball collides with the hold display and the color of the hold display changes, etc.), the display of the action display is started, and after a predetermined period has passed, the identification is performed. A second pattern that does not change the display mode of the display (for example, an effect of a failure pattern in which the color of the color ball thrown by the character toward the hold display does not collide with the hold display and the color of the hold display does not change) can be executed. After the display of the operation display is started, at a common timing in the predetermined period of the first pattern and the second pattern, the speed of the operation display with respect to the target specific display can be reduced and displayed (for example, It is possible to perform a display in which the speed of the color ball starts to be reduced at the same timing in the success pattern and the failure pattern, and the like). The display of at least one of the operation display and the display other than the specific display and the operation display to be processed is set to the front. The operation display speed can be changed from the display mode before the operation display is reduced and displayed (for example, when the operation display speed is reduced and displayed, the start winning storage display area 5H, the active display area AHA, and the color). The display mode other than the ball is different from the display mode before the color ball is decelerated and displayed.

  According to the above configuration, the interest in the game can be improved by changing the action display. In addition, it can be effectively inspired whether or not the target predetermined display changes.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination processing at the time of a prize. 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 holding change sound determination process. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in a display area of the image display device. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in a display area of the image display device. It is a time chart which shows an example of a time change of a production sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of a time change of a production sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of a time change of a production sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of a time change of a production sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of a time change of a production sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of a time change of a production sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of a time change of a production sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of a time change of a production sound output. It is a time chart which shows an example of a time change of a production 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 the pachinko gaming machine and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into 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 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in a lower portion of the game area of the gaming board 2. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normal open state, which is a vertical position, and an enlarged open state, which is a tilt position, by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning port.

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

  In addition, game balls that have passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening) and a large winning opening (described later) are provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (first starting port switch 22A, second starting port switch 22B, and count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the "winning", winning in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) is referred to as "start winning", and in particular, winning in the first starting winning opening is referred to as first starting winning. The winning in 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 storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number is predetermined. Is less than or equal to the upper limit value (for example, “4”) of the first special figure game or the second special figure game executed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, or the image display device 5. A first start condition for executing a variable display game such as a variable display of a decorative symbol to be executed is satisfied.

  Further, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of the game ball 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 reserved storage number is set. If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a second special figure game (described later) executed on the second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 will be described. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display (described later) is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the first starting prize and the number of prize balls paid out based on the second starting prize may be the same or different. Good.

  The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not executed immediately when the first start winning is generated but are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning, the first start is performed. When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of the winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that has been satisfied first is being executed) That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a state of waiting for execution). In other words, the first special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the first startup prize in the execution waiting state. The first special figure reserved storage number decreases by one each time one first start condition is satisfied.

  Note that the first start condition based on a certain first start winning is satisfied, but the first start condition allowing the start of the variable display game based on the first start winning is not satisfied. The variable display corresponding to the first start winning The information relating to the first start winning is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until a first start condition allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested first special figure reservation information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not executed immediately when the second start winning is generated 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 the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, the second start is performed. When the second start condition that allows 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 that is satisfied first is being executed) That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a state of waiting for execution). That is, the second special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning in the state of waiting for execution. The second special figure reserved storage number decreases by one each time one second start condition is satisfied.

  Note that the second start condition based on a certain second start winning is satisfied, but the second start condition allowing the start of the variable display game based on the second start winning is not satisfied. The variable display corresponding to the second start winning The information relating to the second start winning is stored (reserved) as suspension data (second special figure suspension information) until a second start condition allowing the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held second special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested second special figure reservation information is executed.

  The number of reserved storages obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is referred to as “total reserved storage number”. When the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved storage number” or “reserved storage number”. When simply referred to as “number of special figure reservation storages” or “number of reservation storages”, any one or two of the first special figure reservation storage number, the second special figure reservation storage number, and the total reservation storage number are used. It may be pointed out. When the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. When the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as “start conditions”. In addition, the first special figure reservation information and the second special figure reservation information are also simply referred to as “special figure reservation information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area in the game board 2. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 forms a large winning opening that changes between a closed state in which game balls cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which game balls can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball device 7 includes, for example, a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a special winning opening door solenoid 82 shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state). A game ball that has passed (entered) the open special winning opening that has been opened is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. That is, by opening the special winning opening, a winning in the special winning opening occurs.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening (for example, 12) is the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of a first start prize or a second start prize (for example, three). 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 on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, 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 variably displays (variable display) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them. 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) includes a plurality of types of special figure games including numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol has a symbol number corresponding to each symbol. As an example, each number indicating "0" to "9" is assigned a symbol number of "0" to "9", and a symbol indicating "-" is assigned a symbol number of "10". I just need. In addition, the special symbol is not limited to a symbol including a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a symbol indicating “−”, or the like.

  A first hold display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided on the right side of the game area on the gaming board 2 (above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B). . Each of the first hold display 25A and the second hold display 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and the hold data (the first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold 1st hold display and 2nd hold display for identifiably displaying the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number (the number of hold of the first special figure game and the second special figure game) based on the information). Is performed.

  On the left side of the game area of the game board 2, a pass gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general symbol hold display device 25C are provided. A 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 stored ordinary figures (described later) is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), the ordinary symbol display 20 is displayed. The general figure starting condition for executing the general figure game (described later) executed in is established.

  The normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot matrix LED as in the case of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The ordinary symbol display device 20 variably displays (variably displays) ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols”) that are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game for variably displaying a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game.

  The general-purpose reservation display device 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose reservation storages based on the reservation data (general-purpose reservation information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The number of stored general-purpose games is the number of general-purpose games whose execution has been temporarily suspended without being immediately executed when a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. The number of stored general-purpose drawings decreases by one each time one general-purpose start condition 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 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), 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, each of which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. The variable display of the decoration identification information (decorative design) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) executed by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A, or a second special figure game executed by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In response to the game (special figure game using the second special figure), 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 game or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special figure game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special figure, in each of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative design (variable display design, final The stop symbol is also displayed (derived display).

  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 prize storage display area 5HL, similar to the first hold display 25A, a first hold display for specifying the first special figure hold storage number is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is displayed so as to be specified. In the first start prize storage display area 5HL, as in the case of the second reservation display 25B, a second reservation display for specifying the second special figure reservation storage number is performed. That is, the number of the second special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is displayed so as to be specified.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. That is, when the number of suspensions of the first special figure game is increased due to the establishment of the new first start condition, if there is no other first suspension display in the first startup winning storage display area 5HL, the first startup winning storage display. On the right side of the area 5HL (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information, and a 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 (if there are a plurality of other first hold displays, the left side of the leftmost first hold display). A display may be added. Further, in the case where there are a plurality of first holding displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, when the holding number of the first special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the reduced first number is displayed. The first hold display (the first oldest first hold display) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning storage display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special map hold information is deleted, Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  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 reserves of the second special figure game increases due to establishment of the new second start condition, if there is no other second reserve display in the second start winning storage storage display area 5HR, the second start winning storage display. A new second hold display is added to the left side of the area 5HR (on 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 a second start winning storage display area 5HR. If there is another second hold display, the new second hold display is on the right side of the other second hold display (or the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). A display may be added.

  Further, when there are a plurality of second holding displays in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and when the holding number of the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the reduced second number is displayed. The second start display (the second oldest display displayed since the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning storage display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special map hold information is deleted, Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). When the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start winning storage display area 5H”.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning storage display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information that is consumed when the first start condition is satisfied, and the second special information that is consumed when the second start condition is satisfied). Active display area AHA for displaying a special image representing information including active display (also referred to as display at the time of digestion, this time display, etc.) corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern executed based on the special figure reservation information. (Digest display area, Digest 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 storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR. The display area AHA may 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 surrounding the active display, active display or active display such as characters or images displayed around the active display frame or the active display frame. Information or the like according to the display is displayed as a special image.

  In the game area of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which a game ball that has not entered any winning port is taken in.

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (retains) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The member forming the lower plate includes, for example, a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate), and the like. A possible stick controller 31A is attached. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  It is sufficient that a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 31A inside the main body of the lower plate. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation stick when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation stick as viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a photosensor.

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

  A sound output member is provided around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 8UL and a speaker 8UR are installed at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a speaker 8LL and a speaker 8LR are installed at a lower right and left lower part of the upper plate (left and right upper part of the lower plate). Has been installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are simply referred to as the speakers 8 unless particularly distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) sound (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs an effect 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 state 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, a BGM, a song, or the like output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice (line, message) output according to a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of winning in the first starting winning opening or the like). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice output in response to an operation of operating the push button 31B. Since the act of operating the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the act of operating the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is issued to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound or a voice that is provided to notify that the state is shifted to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is changed. A sound or a voice that gives advance notice or suggestion that the game mode is to be shifted to the big hit gaming state before shifting to the big hit gaming state. The effect sound includes a winning sound output when a game ball wins a winning opening, a hold change sound output when a hold change occurs, and the like. The winning sound is a kind of a detection sound, and the holding change sound is a kind of a notification sound. Conditions, procedures, and the like for generating a winning sound and a hold change will be described later.

  One example of the warning sound (error sound) is a warning sound output when a game ball is excessively held (reserved) in the lower plate, a warning sound output at the time of a fill-up error, and a glass door (not shown). A door opening error sound, which is a warning sound that is output when a door is open when it is open, and a magnetic error sound, which is a warning sound that is output when a magnetic error is caused when a magnet is approaching a gaming machine. . These plate full error sound, door opening error sound, magnetic error sound, and the like may be the same sound or different sounds. Further, different sounds may be generated according to the importance of the error. For example, even if the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is continued, there is no big trouble, but the sound is different between a so-called light error which is resolved as soon as possible and a so-called heavy error which may cause a big trouble if the game is continued. It may be. Of the above-mentioned errors, a full-plate error corresponds to a light error, and a door-open error or a magnetic error corresponds to a heavy error that may result in illegal removal of a game ball. The light error sound when the light error occurs may be a small and inconspicuous sound, and the heavy error sound when the heavy error occurs may be a large and noticeable sound.

  A movable accessory 173 is provided inside the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. It is assumed that the movable accessory 173 performs a vertical motion in the area of the gaming machine frame 3 as a rendering operation. FIG. 1 shows a case where the movable role 173 is at the origin position. The movable accessory 173 descends from the origin position as a performance operation, 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 a return operation. In addition, the movable role 173 performs an operation of descending from the origin position, stopping at the upper portion of the image display device 5 without descending to the operation end, and returning to the origin position again as a rendering operation. The movable role object 173 may repeat violently up and down operations or rotate as a staging operation. When movable movable object 173 operates, an effect operation of lighting light emitting member 9CC, which will be 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 game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a light emitting member 9CC is provided at an upper position of the image display device 5, a light emitting member 9CL and a light emitting member 9CR are provided at left and right positions of the image display device 5, and a light emitting member is provided at an upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. 9U, a light emitting member 9SL and a light emitting member 9SR are installed at left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless otherwise specified.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol game is started by the ordinary symbol display 20 based on the establishment of the universal symbol start condition after the universal symbol start condition is satisfied. In the ordinary symbol game, after the variable symbol of the ordinary symbol is started, after a lapse of a predetermined time, which is the variable symbol time, the fixed ordinary symbol that is the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the numeral indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Loss”. Become. In response to the result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is at the tilt position is performed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the first start condition being satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, a special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, and the second special figure game is started. After the start condition is satisfied, the second special condition display device 4B starts the special figure game (second special figure game) based on the establishment of the second start condition. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure fluctuation time elapses, the variable special display result of the special symbol is obtained. Derivation and display of symbols (special figure display results). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, " Lost ".

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 produces an effect when the first start condition or the second start condition is generated and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied and the output (generation) of the winning sound is not restricted. A winning sound is output (generated) as a sound. In addition, even if the first start winning is generated, even if the first special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit (for example, four) 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, even if the second special figure hold 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 is generated and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the prize sound is not output and the first start prize or the second start prize is generated. If the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number is the upper limit (for example, 4 or 8) and the first start condition or the second start condition is not satisfied, the first start prize is won. Alternatively, a winning sound may be output when a second starting 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 or second starting condition is satisfied. In the case where the output of the prize sound is not restricted, it is further determined whether or not the prize sound is output at a predetermined condition, for example, at a predetermined ratio (lottery), and the prize sound is output by this determination (lottery). Alternatively, it may be output when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the first start condition is satisfied, the winning sound is always generated when the output of the winning sound is not limited, and when the second starting condition is satisfied, the output of the winning sound is further restricted when the output of the winning sound is not limited. May be output when the condition is satisfied. Alternatively, when the second start condition is satisfied, a prize sound is always generated when the output of the prize sound is not restricted, and when the first start condition is satisfied, the output of the prize sound is further restricted when the output of the prize sound is not restricted. May be output when the condition is satisfied. The winning sound when the first start condition is satisfied and the winning sound when the second start 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 the specific gaming state. In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as a “round game”) that is advantageous to the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The round is the opening cycle of the special winning opening.

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

  In the round, the special winning opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) has elapsed after opening the special winning opening door, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings is generated in the special winning opening. Until the open state is maintained.

  In the round, the special winning 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 special winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state and the round starts, the special winning opening is set until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses after the closing of the special winning opening door. It is kept closed for a period.

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

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

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets the jackpot gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special map game becomes “big hit” as a value obtained by the player in each of the jackpot gaming states, It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot game states in which the degree of advantage (for example, the number of prize balls (number of balls)) seen from the player differs.

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

  The reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination (also referred to as a “reach variation symbol”). Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. In the following description, reaching the reach state is also referred to as establishing the reach (reach established).

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (a performance image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as the change of the display mode of the character image or the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, or the change of the change mode of the decorative pattern is called a reach effect (or a reach effect display).

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of deriving and displaying a jackpot combination or the like after the reach effect (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”) may be changed according to the staging pattern. This makes it possible to make the big hit expectation different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is to be executed, that is, which of the reach effects to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of the normal reach and the reach mode of the super reach having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of becoming a big hit) / ｛(probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) + (big hit) It is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not becoming a big hit)｝ (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as one mode of the variable display effect, a sliding effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative symbol or the like can be executed. In the slide 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, 5R, and the like). After the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped and displayed decorative symbol display area By changing the decorative symbol again and stopping the display in the decorative symbol display area 5R and / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  In the pseudo continuous production, in response to at least one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being established once, the fixed decoration which is a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. By the time the symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all decorated symbols (for example, a predetermined pseudo consecutive chance is part of any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. (Or displayed on all) is temporarily stopped and then displayed again in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. (For example, up to four times).

  The number of re-variable displays in the pseudo continuous production is the number of times of the first variable display (one time) until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the last of all the decorative symbols is (X + 2) which is the sum of the number of times of final variable display (1 time) after temporary stoppage and the number of times X of variable display between initial variable display and final variable display (X is 0 or 1 or more) It is grasped as the number of times (X + 1) smaller than once. The number of times of re-variable display is the same as the number of times that all decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (number of temporary stops). The first variable display to the first temporary stop display is also referred to as a first pseudo-sequence, the second variable display (first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display is also referred to as a second pseudo-sequence, The third variable display (the second re-variable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-sequence, and the fourth variable display (the third re-variable display) to the fourth temporary stop display. Also referred to as the fourth pseudo run. In addition, the number of pseudo-runs in the pseudo-run production is also referred to as the pseudo-run variation number (or the pseudo-run number). That is, the number of pseudo-continuous changes, the number of re-variable displays, and the number of temporary stops are the same. The increase in the number of pseudo runs such as the first, second, third,... Is also referred to as “continuation of the pseudo run”.

  The slide effect (similar to the pseudo-sequence effect) is a warning or suggestion to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect is likely to be executed or that the jackpot is highly expected. You may. Hereinafter, an effect for notifying or suggesting to the player that any of the reach effects or a certain reach effect is likely to be executed or a high jackpot expectation degree may be collectively referred to as a notice effect.

  What is necessary is to include what will become a look-ahead notice effect (also called "advance judgment notice effect") in the notice effects. Prior to the start of the variable display that is the target of the advance notice, the look-ahead notice production determines whether or not the variable display results in a "big hit" based on the hold information of the special figure game and the like. (Pre-reading), a preview effect to be executed based on the determination result.

  In the production operation that is a prefetch notice effect by winning a certain game ball, the player, after winning the game ball (after the starting condition is satisfied), determines whether or not the content of the notice notice is realized by the prefetch notice effect. What is necessary is that it is executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a production operation that is a pre-reading notice effect for notifying (suggesting) a player in advance that there is a possibility of being in a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decoration pattern by the winning of the game ball. It is sufficient that the variable display state is executed (started) before the variable display state becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state).

  In addition, as a pre-reading advance notice effect (preliminary judgment advance effect), a hold effect according to the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start win storage display area 5HR is prepared. ing. The hold effect is an effect in which the first hold display and the second hold display that are already displayed change to the notice mode (including a change from a certain notice mode to another notice mode. The same applies hereinafter). There is. In executing the hold change effect, when the already displayed first hold display or second hold display changes to the notice mode, a hold change sound is output as an effect sound. In addition, in the hold effect, a first hold display added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL when the first start winning occurs, and a second start display added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR when the second start winning occurs. An effect that displays the hold display in the notice mode (additional hold effect) 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. (Holding action effect) or an effect to be executed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and the display of the image display device 5 An effect of directly or indirectly causing a character or the like to act on the hold display in the area (a hold action gassing effect) may be included. In addition, when the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) that is the action target changes, but when the hold action gassing effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of (second hold display) does not change. When executing these additional-hold effects, hold-effect effects, and hold-effect gasse effects, additional-hold sounds, hold-effect sounds, hold-effect sounds, and the like may be output.

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern 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 to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed after a reach effect is executed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “loss”.

  In the present embodiment, among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) that will be the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number of “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is obtained. When the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probable big hit”, which is one mode of “big hit”, is displayed. In the “big hit”, the distinction between “8R certain variable big hit”, “16R certain variable big hit”, and “2R certain variable big hit” is referred to as “big hit type”.

  Based on the fact that the 16R probability change big hit has occurred, the normal release round is executed 16 times (rounds) to be controlled to a normal open big hit state, and after that, the time reduction control (time reduction control) and the probability change control (probability variation control) are performed. ) Is performed. In addition, based on the fact that the 8R probability change big hit has occurred, the normal release round is controlled to be executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the time change control and the probability change control are performed.

  By performing the probable change control, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. Probable change control is performed when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (also referred to as the number of times of probable change) after the end of the big hit game state, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. Is terminated when is established first. The normal state is a normal game state different from the specific game state such as the big hit game state. The same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a state in which initialization processing has been performed after power-on, such as when a system reset has been performed), is performed.

  In addition, by performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is reduced as compared with the normal state. The time-saving control is performed when a special time-saving game is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game state, and when the variable display result becomes “big hit”, any one of the conditions is satisfied first. To end. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become "big hit" when the time saving control is being performed, the time saving control ends when the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been completed.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control is performed such that the normal symbol display device 20 shortens the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game than in the normal state, or the variable of the normal symbol in each ordinary symbol game. Control to increase the probability that the display result is "per-figure" as compared with the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, for example, by making the tilt control time for performing the control longer than in the normal state, or by increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening with the time saving control 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 performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second starting condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the second special figure game can be frequently executed. Is reduced to a "big hit". The period during which the high opening control can be executed 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 game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. The game state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a highly accurate state. The game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the certainty change control is also referred to as a high certainty high base state. A probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. In addition, only the game state in which the time-saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control may be particularly referred to as a “probable change state”, and may be referred to as a time-saving with probable change state to be distinguished from the high-probability low-base state. On the other hand, a probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed (a high probable low base state) may be referred to as a no time saving probable change state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate high base state. A time-saving state in which the time-saving control or the high-opening control is performed without performing the probable change control is also referred to as a low-probability and high-base state. The normal state in which none of the probability change control, the time saving control, and the high release control are performed is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probable change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game (second special figure game) can be frequently executed, and each special figure game (first special figure game) can be executed. (Graphic game, second special figure game), the probability that the variable display result is a "big hit" is increased, so that the player is in an advantageous state. A game state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  In addition, after the finalized decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability changing jackpot is derived and displayed, a period until the eighth round is completed (or, after the eighth round is completed, the next variable display game is executed) In a period until the start), a round number promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is a 16R certain-variable jackpot may be executed. In the present embodiment, the 2R probability variable jackpot is not provided, but the same applies to the case where the 2R probability variable jackpot is provided and the determined decorative symbol which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variable jackpot is derived and displayed.

  Also, in the present embodiment, the normal jackpot is not provided. However, after the final decorative pattern which is the jackpot combination corresponding to the normal jackpot is derived and displayed when the normal jackpot is provided, a period until the final round is completed ( Alternatively, in the period after the end of the last round until the next variable display game is started), a probable change promotion effect for notifying that the big hit is a probable change big hit may be executed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has mounted thereon various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided 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 arranged on a back surface of the gaming board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, 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 directed to a sub-side control board including a function of setting a random number used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer (a hall computer). In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the ordinary symbol display 20. It also has a control function. Further, the main board 11 has a function of determining an abnormality (error determination) occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When it is determined by the error determination that there is an error, a warning sound is generated or the payout of the game balls 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 the game by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be possible.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 which takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and a signal from 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 displays the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling a staging operation by staging electric components such as 9 are mounted. In other words, the production control board 12 is a production electrical component such as a display operation in the image display device 5, all or a part of a sound output operation from the speaker 8, or a whole or a part of a lighting / extinguishing operation of the lamp 9 or the like. Is provided with a function of determining control contents for causing the CPU to execute a predetermined effect operation.

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

  The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. The lamp control board 14 controls the turning on / off of the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like are installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting 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 called a sensor. Should be fine. Note that the gaming machine 1 includes, in addition to the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11 in the same manner. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting illegal vibration, and a switch for detecting illegal electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general drawing reservation display device 25C. For example, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as display control is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to 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 effect control commands include a fluctuation start command (a first fluctuation start command, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a symbol confirmation command, a game state designation command, a customer waiting demonstration designation command, a power failure recovery, Designation command, error command, winning start designation command (also referred to as “Fanfare command”), special winning opening opening notification command, special winning opening after opening notification command, winning end designation command, starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening Winning designation command, second starting opening winning designation command), time saving number designation command, probable change number designation command, reserved storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command, second reserved storage number notification command), prize time determination result Designation command (symbol designation command, fluctuation category command), initialization designation command Among them, the game state designation command includes a probable change state command when the game state is in the probable change state and a time reduction state command when the game state is in the time reduction state. Is an example, and other command forms may be used.

  Next, a variation pattern of the decorative symbol will be described. Hereinafter, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as a “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 symbol is“ non-reach ”among the variable display results of“ loss ”. (Also referred to as “losing” 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” when the variable display result is “losing”. ) Is included.

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

  In the non-reach variation pattern, a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times are prepared in correspondence with the time saving control executed when the total number of stored reservations is large or when the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state. Good. Thus, by selecting one of the variation patterns according to the total number of held storages and the game state, it becomes possible to perform control to reduce the variation time according to the total number of held storages and the game state.

  As a variation pattern including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern or a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern according to a reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. The fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the change pattern in which the super reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

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

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

  In the display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "big hit (16R probability variable hit, 8R probability variable hit)". And "Loss" are assigned to the special map display result.

  In the display result determination table, when the game state is in the high-accuracy state, more determined values are assigned to the special hit display result of “big hit” than in the case where the game state is in the low-accuracy state. Specifically, in the low-accuracy state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of determined values (values in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special map 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 map display result of “big hit”. With such a setting, the special map display result is "big hit" in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low-precision state). As a result, the probability of being determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state increases.

  The big hit type determination table is used to determine the big hit type to be any of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to "big hit" and the big hit game state is to be controlled. It is a table referred to. In the big hit type determination table, the first special figure display device 4A executes the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure), or the second special figure display apparatus 4B executes the second special figure game ( Depending on whether the special figure game using the second special figure is executed, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined by the respective big hit type (16R probable big hit, 8R probable big hit). ).

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation category determination table which is referred to in order to determine any of the plurality of types of the fluctuation category. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variable category determination tables in which the types of the variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the fluctuation category determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category is assigned to each of the fluctuation categories. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation category determination tables in which the determined values (for example, the range and the number of determined values) assigned to at least one of the plurality of types of the fluctuation categories are different from each other. I have.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables in which the types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables in which the determined values (for example, the range and the number of determined values) assigned to at least one of the plurality of types of variation patterns are different from each other. I have.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM 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 are stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply capacitor). You. In particular, at least 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 saved 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 when the power is restored after a power failure or the like (for example, Process flag). In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. And an output port for transmission.

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

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

  The 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 according to 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 position 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 detecting a movable accessory. As the origin sensor 171A and the operating end sensor 171B, a proximity switch, an infrared sensor, or the like can be used.

  The actuator 172 is, for example, a motor, an electromagnetic solenoid, or the like. The actuator 172 is a motor, and operates the movable accessory 173. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the movable role 173 performs an operation in the vertical direction as described with reference to FIG. That is, the actuator 172 causes the movable accessory 173 to move in the vertical direction.

  In the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation is renewably counted by, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. 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 perform various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores, as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display, whether to change the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL to another display mode. A first hold change presence / absence determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not to change the display mode to another display mode. A first pending change mode determination table to be referred to is stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of first suspension change presence / absence determination tables having different display modes and different determination ratios without a change to another display mode, A plurality of first pending change mode determination tables differing from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination ratios are stored. In each of the first pending change presence / absence determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a change presence / absence determination random value (not shown) is assigned to each of the changed and unchanged. In each of the first hold change mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change in each of the display modes of the first hold display. ) Is assigned. Instead of the plurality of first pending change determination tables, one large first pending change determination table including information of all the first pending change determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Instead of a plurality of first pending change mode determination tables, one large first pending change mode determination table including information of all the first pending change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR is changed to another display mode as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display. A second hold change presence / absence determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not to change to another display mode, and to determine which of the multiple types of display mode to further change to. May be stored.

  In the ROM 121, the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (the number of subsequent changes to be executed, and the decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 are displayed. Timing to determine whether to perform the stop display, in which the fluctuation display is started, and the hold display shifts, or the prize when the game ball wins the start winning opening and the hold display is added, or the holding display is shifted. May be stored in the first pending change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first pending change effect execution timing determination tables having different types of execution timings and respective determination ratios that can be determined in the first suspension change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. In each of the first pending change effect execution timing determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first pending change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Just do it. Also, instead of a plurality of first pending change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first pending change effect execution timing determination table including information of all first pending change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in ROM 121. Is also good. Similarly, the ROM 121 stores a second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (timing such as the number of subsequent changes to execute). It may be stored.

  Note that the ROM 121 is a table containing information on 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. 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 an example of a table relating to a pending action effect that acts on the action effect, an action effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not to execute the pending action effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different execution ratios with and without execution. In each action effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of the execution and non-execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes of the hold action effect, when it is determined that the hold action effect is to be performed, the hold action effect appearance that is referred to to determine which of the plurality of effect modes is to be used. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of holding action appearance mode determination tables may be stored in which the types of the holding mode effect presentation modes and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the holding action appearance mode determination table are different from each other. . A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining an effect form of the hold action effect may be assigned to each effect mode in the respective hold effect effect appearance mode determination tables.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is not 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 relating to the pending action gassing effect to act on or indirectly, an action gassing effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to for determining whether or not to execute the pending action gassing effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action gassing effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different execution ratios. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for execution determination may be assigned to each of the execution and non-execution determination tables. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes of the hold action gassing effect, when it is determined that the hold action gasse effect is to be executed, the hold operation is referred to for determining which of the plurality of effect modes is to be used. The gaseous appearance appearance mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of reserved action gasse performance appearance mode determination tables that differ from each other in the type of the production mode of the reserved action gasse performance and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the reserved action gasse performance appearance mode determination table. You may. Even if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining an effect form of the hold action gasse effect is assigned to each effect mode in the respective hold effect gasse effect appearance mode determination tables. Good.

  The ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns that are used by the effect control CPU 120 to control an effect operation 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 designs and notice effects (including pre-read notice effects) are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are configured from data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and is a decoration in a period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the final special symbol as a special figure display result. Variable display operation of symbols, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold for display mode of hold display in first start winning storage display area 5HL) Such as an effect and a hold effect on the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR).

  Specifically, the effect control pattern includes voice control data. In addition, in the effect control pattern, in addition to voice control data, for example, various effect operations such as effect control process timer determination value, display control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable object control data, end code, and the like. Control data for control is included.

  The voice control data is output from the speaker 8 when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the data relating to the winning sound output from the speaker 8 and the hold display in which the hold display changes to the notice mode. Data about the pending change sound. 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 staging sound or the like interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Have been. That is, the audio control data is data for specifying an audio output operation from the speaker 8.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has, 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.

  The effect control flag setting unit includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to an 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 to control the progress of various effect operations such as 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 to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit indicates data indicating a count value in each of the plurality of types of counters and an effect number count value which is a stored value of an effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of times of saving time and the number of probable changes. The 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. In the effect control buffer setting unit, for example, data constituting a first start winning reception command buffer, data constituting a second start winning reception command buffer, data constituting a first prefetch notice buffer, and a second Data constituting a prefetch notice buffer is stored.

  In the first start winning reception command buffer, a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a first hold storage number notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 together with a starting opening winning designating command (first starting opening winning designating command) are provided. It is memorized. In the second start winning reception command buffer, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a second reserved storage number notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 together with a start opening winning designation command (second startup opening winning designation command) are provided. It is memorized.

  The first prefetch notice buffer is provided with a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer. The first look-ahead notice buffer stores, for example, the details of the look-ahead notice effect regarding each of the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like. The second prefetch notice buffer has a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer. The second look-ahead notice buffer stores the contents of the decision regarding the look-ahead notice effect regarding each of the 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, an operation (operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The CPU 103 on the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a main process including initial settings and the like, and a game control timer interrupt process that is repeated at regular intervals. In the main processing and the game control timer interrupt processing, the CPU 103 in the main board 11 executes a special figure game relating to the variable display of special symbols, a payout control relating to the payout of game balls, and the like. The CPU 103 transmits various control signals (control signals, effect control commands, etc.) such as commands relating to the special figure 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 a timer interrupt, and when an abnormality is detected, transmits an error command corresponding to the detected abnormality to the effect control board 12 and detects the abnormality. 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 processing. Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by 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 process shown in FIG. 3, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect effect determination process (step S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content stored in the start winning reception command buffer, determines whether or not a start opening winning notification command has been received as a received command, Processing for determining various effects is executed. Details of the winning effect determination processing will be described later.

  Subsequent to the prize-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 executing the prize-winning effect determination process of step S150, for example, one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 is performed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit or the like. 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 the initial value. The variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start command (or the second variation start command), the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the like transmitted from the main board 11 are received. The processing includes determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in the device 5. In the variable display start waiting process, when it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is to be started (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 setting for performing the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (for example, , Processing for performing an effect control pattern corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time), setting of a fluctuation time timer, and the like, and setting for performing a display operation such as a hold display or an active display (for example, the display operation). For setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the above. In the variable display start setting process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. The variable display effect processing is to determine whether or not the variable time timer set in the variable display start setting processing (step S171) has timed out (the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is the special figure variable time). ) Is determined. In the variable display effect processing, when the variable time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The big hit start process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot start process is a process of determining whether or not a special winning opening opening notification command is received, and a process during opening when the special winning opening opening notification command is received. The processing includes setting for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during opening), and the like. In the big hit start process, when the large winning opening opening notification command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The post-big hit end processing in step S177 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. The post-big hit end processing determines whether the ending effect execution time timer set in the post-round processing (step S176) has timed out (whether the elapsed time after the start of the ending effect execution on the image display device 5 has reached the set time). Or not). In the post-big 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 the winning effect determination processing (S150). In the winning effect determination processing shown in FIG. 4, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start winning reception command buffer (step S151), and then executes a holding effect determination processing (step S151). S153). The processing for determining a pending effect or the like in step S153 includes a process for determining a pending effect, an active display effect, an effect effect (a holding effect failure effect, a holding effect failure effect, or the like).

  Subsequent to the reservation effect etc. determination process, a winning sound determination process is performed (step S154). The prize sound determination process includes a process of determining whether or not a prize sound as a production sound is to be generated, and a process of determining a volume when the prize sound is to be generated. Details of the winning sound determination processing will be described later. After executing the prize sound determination processing (step S154), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination contents of the hold effect etc. determination processing and the determination contents of the prize sound (step S155). After executing the processing in 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 prize sound is to be generated, a prize sound is generated at the volume determined in the prize sound determination process when a hold display is added. Then, the winning effect determination processing is ended.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the winning sound determination processing (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 or second starting condition is satisfied, the winning sound is determined. Is determined to be generated, and when neither the first starting condition nor the second starting condition is satisfied, it is determined that the winning sound is not generated. The establishment of the first start condition and the second start condition is based on the start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command, the second starting opening winning designation command) and the hold among the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11. The determination is made with reference to the storage number notification command (the first storage number notification command and the second storage number notification command).

  As a result of the determination in step S201, when the winning sound is not to be generated (step S201; NO), the winning sound determination processing is ended as it is. If a winning sound is to be generated (S201; YES), it is determined whether or not 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, when an error sound is being generated (step S202; YES), the winning sound volume is set to 0 in order to limit the output of the winning sound (step S205), and the winning sound determination processing ends. .

  As a result of the determination in step S202, when the error sound is not being generated (step S202; NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in the high base state (step S203). Whether the gaming state is in the high base state or not is determined based on whether or not the time reduction state command is transmitted as the gaming state command transmitted from the main board 11. As a result, if the gaming state is not high base (step S203; NO), the winning sound volume is set to a specified value (> 0) (step S206), and the winning sound determination processing ends. The specified value of the winning sound volume is a fixed value.

  Also, as a result of the determination in step S203, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the high base state (step S203; YES), it is determined whether or not the pending change sound is being generated (step S204). If it is determined in step S204 that the change-in-hold 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, and the winning sound is set (step S205). The determination processing ends. If it is determined that the holding change sound is not being generated (step S204; NO), the winning sound volume is set to a specified value (> 0) (step S206), and the winning sound determination processing ends.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating 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, so that the special figure display result is lost. Is determined (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is "losing" (step S522; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of fixed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) that constitute a loss combination ( Step S524). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 updates a random number value (for example, a random value for determining a left determined symbol, a random value for determining a right determined symbol, a medium determined value, etc.) updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating a random number for symbol determination, etc.) is extracted, and a predetermined symbol determination table (for example, a left determined symbol determination table, a right determined symbol determination table, a middle determined symbol determination table, etc.) stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. And the like, the decorative symbol finally stopped and displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is determined as the combination of the fixed decorative symbols constituting the loss 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 probability variable big hit, 8R probability variable big hit)", the effect control The CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that constitute the big hit combination (step S528). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value (for example, a random number value for determining a jackpot determined symbol) updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, and reads the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined symbol determination table (for example, a jackpot determined symbol determination table or the like) stored in advance in the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, or 5R as a combination of the determined decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination. To determine the decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed. Note that the effect control CPU 120 may determine the combination of the definitive decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination according to the type of the jackpot (16R probability variable hit, 8R probability variable hit), the presence or absence of the promotion effect, and the like. Good.

  After performing either the process of step S524 or the process of step S528, the effect control CPU 120 executes a suspension digestion process (step S530). More specifically, the hold display displayed on the left end of the start winning storage display area 5H is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA. Move to the left.

  After executing the holding digestion process of step S530, effect control CPU 120 executes a holding change sound determination process (step S531). The on-hold change sound determination process includes a process for determining whether or not to produce an effect change sound as an effect sound, and a process for determining the volume when the effect change sound is generated. Details of the held change sound determination processing will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S531, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control pattern set process (step S532). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation as a 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 a use pattern.

  After executing the process of step S532, the effect control CPU 120 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 (step S534). In step S535, control of the effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5 is performed according to the contents of the process data (step S536). At this time, when the effect control pattern set in step S532 is the effect control pattern of the look-ahead notice effect including the hold change effect, the sound volume determined in the hold change determination process when executing the hold change effect. , An effect of generating a hold change sound is performed. Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S537).

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 digests the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer (step S538). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 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, and deletes the command. 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. In the process of step S538, information stored in a prefetch notice buffer provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also deleted or shifted in accordance with 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 pending 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). This determination is made based on whether or not the data stored as the first look-ahead notice buffer and the second look-ahead notice buffer include data corresponding to the hold change effect, and whether it is time to execute the hold change effect. Done. As a result, when it is determined not to generate the holding change sound (step S551; NO), the holding change sound determination processing is ended as it is.

  If it is determined in step S551 that a 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 in step S202 in FIG. As a result, when it is determined that the 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 sound is set. The sound determination processing ends.

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

  If it is determined in step S553 that the gaming state is not 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 the 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 sound is set. The sound determination processing ends. If it is determined that the winning sound is not 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 processing ends.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start prize or the second start prize occurs and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed. During the execution of the first special figure game and the second special figure game, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), the decoration design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 display the decoration design in a fluctuating manner. 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. 8B, the number of first hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL increases. I do. In the example shown in FIG. 8B, the number of the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL increases from two to three. When the number of first holding displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL increases, a winning sound is output from the speaker 8. Further, when the second start condition is satisfied during execution of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the number of the second hold displays in the second start winning storage display area 5HR (see FIG. 1) increases, and the speaker 8, a winning sound is output.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a holding change effect (holding effect) as a prefetch notice effect may be executed by winning a certain game ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the example in which the holding change effect is executed when the number of the first holding displays 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, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. One special map 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 changing display again. This change display is started, and a hold change effect is executed at the time of a hold shift in which the hold display shifts. In the hold change effect, the number of first hold displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is reduced from three to two, and one of the first hold displays changes from a round shape to a star shape. Further, when the number of the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL decreases from three to two, the speaker 8 outputs a hold change sound.

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

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

  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. Restriction of the output of the winning sound is executed during the high base state. 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 caused to output the specified value of the changing sound volume. Further, it is assumed that the game ball wins the starting winning opening at time T22 during the output of the hold change sound, the starting winning is generated, and the starting condition is satisfied. In this case, the prize sound is output, but the output of the prize sound is limited and the prize sound volume is set to zero. In this way, by making the winning sound substantially inaudible, it is possible to make the held change sound easier to hear.

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

  The example shown in FIG. 13 is a modified example of the present invention, in which the output of the prize sound is restricted during the first standby time L1 after the hold change sound is output at the prescribed value of the hold change sound. is there. Here, the output of the winning sound is restricted 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 caused to output the specified value of the changing sound volume. Further, the game ball wins the start winning opening in a certain standby time from the time T42 to the time T44 when the output of the holding change sound is finished, here, the time T43 during the first standby time L1, and the start winning is generated. It is assumed that the starting condition is satisfied. In this case, the prize sound is output, but the output of the prize sound is limited and the prize sound volume is set to zero. In this way, by making the prize sound substantially inaudible, it is possible to prevent the prize sound from being mixed with the hold change sound. The first standby time L1 may be set to an appropriate length, for example, 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 2 seconds, or any other length.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, when the error sound is being output, the output of the winning sound and the holding change sound is restricted. The limitation of the output of the winning sound and the holding change sound is an example that is executed both in the high base state and when it is not. As shown in FIG. 14, it is assumed that the game ball wins the starting winning opening at time T51, the starting winning occurs, and the starting condition is satisfied. In this case, the winning sound is output to the speaker 8 at the specified value of the winning sound volume from the time T51. If the error sound is determined to have an error by the error determination at time T52 during which the winning sound is being output and the error sound is determined to be in error, the voice control board 13 outputs the error sound from time T52. The sound control board 13 was to output the winning sound to the speaker 8 at the specified value of the winning sound volume from time T51 to time T53, but at time T52, restricts the output of the winning sound to reduce the winning sound volume. Set to 0. In this manner, the error sound can be made easier to hear by making the winning sound substantially inaudible. As a result, the player's consciousness can be directed to error notification by an error sound.

  Further, 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 time T54 and changes the hold change sound to zero. Make it virtually inaudible. In this way, the error sound can be heard easily. Further, it is assumed that the error is released and the output of the error sound ends at time T55 between time T54 and time T56 at which the hold change sound is originally generated. In this case, the output of the hold change sound is started from the time T55 when the output of the error sound ends. In this way, the effect can be enjoyed by the effect sound without making the error sound difficult to hear.

  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 canceled while the output of the winning sound is restricted by the output of the error sound, the output of the winning sound may be started at the same time as the output of the error sound is stopped.

  The example shown in FIG. 15 is an example in which the output of the holding change sound is restricted when the winning sound is output. The restriction of the output of the held 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 the game ball wins the start winning opening at time T61 when the high base state is not set, the start winning occurs, and the starting condition is satisfied. In this case, the audio control board 13 causes the speaker 8 to output the winning sound at the specified value of the winning sound volume from time T61 to time T63. When the hold change effect is started at the time T62 during the outputting of the winning sound and the hold display changes, the hold change sound is output. However, the output of the hold change sound is limited and the hold change sound volume is set to 0. . In this way, by making the held change sound substantially inaudible, the winning sound can be easily heard.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening while the holding change sound is being output and the starting winning is generated and the starting condition is satisfied, the output of the winning sound is executed and the holding change sound is output. This is an example where the output is limited. The restriction on the output of the held change sound is executed when the high base state is not set. As shown in FIG. 16, it is assumed that the holding 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 at the prescribed value of the hold change sound volume from time T71. When the game ball wins the starting winning opening at time T72 during which the pending change sound is being output and the starting winning is generated and the starting condition is satisfied, the voice control board 13 generates the winning sound from time T72 to time T74. The speaker 8 is caused to output at a specified volume. If the start condition is not satisfied, the voice control board 13 is to output the hold change sound to the speaker 8 at the prescribed value of the hold change sound volume from time T71 to time T73. Is satisfied, the output of the holding change sound is limited from the time T73 when the starting condition is satisfied and the winning sound is generated, and the holding change sound volume is set to 0. In this way, by making the held change sound substantially inaudible, the winning sound can be easily heard.

  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 restricted during the second standby time L2 after the winning sound is output at the specified value of the winning sound. . The restriction on the output of the held change sound is executed when the high base state is not set. As shown in FIG. 17, it is assumed that the game ball wins the start winning opening at time T81 when the high base state is not set, the start winning occurs, and the starting condition is satisfied. In this case, the audio control board 13 causes the speaker 8 to output the winning sound at the specified value of the winning sound volume from time T81 to time T82. In addition, it is assumed that the hold display in which the hold change effect has been started has been changed in a certain standby time from time T82 to time T84 when the output of the winning sound has ended, here, time T83 during the second standby time L2. In this case, the holding change sound is output, but the output of the holding change sound is limited, and the hold change sound volume is set to zero. In this way, by making the hold change sound substantially inaudible, it is possible to make it difficult for the hold change sound to be mixed with the winning sound. The second standby time L2 may be set to an appropriate length, for example, 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 2 seconds, or any other length. Further, the first standby time L1 and the second standby 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. Restriction of the output of the winning sound is executed during the high base state. In this modification, a plurality of, in this case, two game balls win the start winning opening when the hold change effect is executed, two start winnings occur, and two start conditions are satisfied. It is an example.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when 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 caused to output the specified value of the changing sound volume. In addition, during the time T91 to the time T94 during the output of the hold change sound, two game balls win the starting winning opening at the time T92 and the time T93, respectively, and the starting winning is generated and the starting condition is satisfied. I do. Winning of a plurality of game balls to the starting 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 enlarged open state.

  In this case, at time T92, the winning sound is output, 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 prize (winning at time T92), by preventing the prize sound from being substantially heard, it is possible to make the held change sound easier to hear. When a plurality of game balls win the start winning opening during the time T91 to the time T94 during the output of the hold change sound, the winning sound is generated by the winning of the second and subsequent game balls. You can entertain. Note that the prize sound output at time T93 is a prize sound output without restriction when the hold change sound is output, and is output in a different manner from the prize sound output at other timings. May be performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the output of the winning prize sound is restricted when the hold change sound is being output in the high base state (not in the low base state). Further, when the winning sound is being output when the high base state is not set (when the low base state is set), the output of the holding change sound is restricted. For this reason, it is possible to suppress a chance that the winning sound and the holding change sound are output in an overlapping manner, so that it is easy to distinguish the winning sound and the holding change sound, and it is possible to suppress a reduction in the effect of the effect.

  Further, in the high base state, the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening is facilitated, so that the opportunity for the game ball to win the starting winning opening becomes larger than when the game ball is not in the high winning state. For this reason, when the player's attention to the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening and the attention to the pending change are compared, it is considered that the attention to the pending 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, by restricting the output of the winning prize sound while the holding change sound is being output, the interest of the player can be further attracted.

  Further, in the low base state, it is not easy to win a game ball to the starting winning opening, and the player often has a high interest in winning a game ball to the starting winning opening. For this reason, when the attention degree of the game ball to the starting winning opening in the player and the attention degree to the holding change are compared, the attention degree to the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening in the low base state is higher than in the high base state. Is thought to be larger. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the low base state, by restricting the output of the holding change sound when the winning sound is being output, the player's interest can be further attracted.

  Further, in the high base state, the output of the prize sound is restricted regardless of whether the prize sound is output during the output of the prize change sound or the output of the prize change sound during the output of the prize sound. In addition, in the low base state, even when the hold change sound is output while the winning sound is being output, the output of the hold change sound when the winning sound is output while the hold change sound is being output is limited. I have. Therefore, in any case, it is possible to prevent the effect from being reduced.

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

  Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and various effecting operations including the effecting operation of displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 are optional without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications are possible.

  For example, in the above 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. May be executed at another timing. For example, the hold change effect may be an additional-time hold effect that is executed at the timing when the start condition is satisfied and the hold display is added to the start winning storage 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, 5R of the image display device 5. Further, in the above-described 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 and the case where the hold change sound is output are not output. There may be cases. In this case, for example, when the holding change sound is output, the degree of expectation for the transition to the big hit gaming state may be higher than when the holding change sound is not output.

  Further, in the above-described 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 the respective sound volumes are set to 0. However, the mode of limiting the output of the prize sound and the hold change sound may be changed according to the type of error that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  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 bass, and the output of the holding change sound is limited during the low bass. The limit change sound or the winning sound may be limited by the setting. For example, the sound to be restricted may be adjusted in accordance with the number of stored storages. For example, the output of the winning sound may be limited during the probable change state, and the output of the hold change sound may be restricted during the non-probable change state. Alternatively, the reverse pattern may be used.

  Further, it is determined whether to limit the output of the holding change sound or the prize sound in accordance with the number of stored memories. For example, the output of the held change sound is limited when the number of stored memories is 1, and when two or three, the prize is won. The output of the sound may be limited. When the number of reserved memories is small, the feeling of expectation for winning in the starting winning opening is often large. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is small, not the prize sound but the retained change sound is restricted, thereby suppressing the decrease in interest. Alternatively, it may be determined whether to limit the output of the holding change sound or the winning sound under other conditions. For example, the effect control board 12RTC is provided to measure the holding change sound priority time and the winning sound priority time, and to limit the output of the winning sound in the holding change sound priority time and to limit the output of the holding change sound in the winning sound priority time. You may make it.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the volume of the prize sound and the change-on-hold sound is set to 0 as a mode of limiting the prize sound and the change-on-hold sound. For example, the volume of the restricted prize sound and the held change sound may be set to a predetermined number smaller than a specified value instead of 0. Alternatively, instead of setting the volume to 0, the output of the winning sound or the holding change sound may be stopped (not output) to limit the output. Further, the number of speakers 8 that output the winning sound or the holding change sound may be reduced. Further, when limiting the winning sound, the sound other than the winning sound, for example, the volume of the holding change sound may be increased, or the number of speakers 8 to be output may be increased. Similarly, when restricting the change-on-hold sound, the sound other than the change-on-hold sound, for example, the volume of 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 specified values of the winning sound volume and the holding change sound volume are fixed values, but the specified values of the winning sound volume and the holding change sound volume may be variable. When the specified values of the prize sound volume and the held change sound volume are made variable, setting means (for example, a dial) for setting the specified values of the prize sound volume and the held change sound volume may be provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . Alternatively, a setting unit may be provided at a position in the pachinko gaming machine 1 at which a player can operate. By providing the setting means on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a specified value can be set in a game arcade where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Further, by providing the setting means at a position in the pachinko gaming machine 1 where the player can operate, it is possible to enjoy the winning sound and the holding change sound at a volume according to the preference of the player. The setting means may be provided both on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and at a position in the pachinko gaming machine 1 where a player can operate.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the hold change effect, a hold change effect (hereinafter, referred to as “shift change hold effect”) performed at the time of the hold shift in which the hold display shifts is executed. A hold change effect (hereinafter, referred to as a “prize hold change effect”) that is executed at the time of winning when the ball wins the start winning opening and the hold display is added may be executed. Both the shift change effect and the winning change effect may be performed. In the case where both the shift change holding effect and the prize holding change effect are performed, both the shift change holding effect and the winning change change effect may be performed during the same change.

  When both the hold change effect at the time of shift and the hold change effect at the time of winning are performed during the same fluctuation, the change sound at the time of the shift change hold effect is output and the output of the hold change sound at the time of winning change is restricted. You may do so. Further, when both the shift change effect at the time of the shift and the winning change effect at the time of the prize are performed during the same fluctuation, the output of the change sound at the time of the change at the time of the winning change may not be limited. When the output of the hold change sound due to the hold change effect at the time of prize is not limited, for example, the mode of the sound of the hold change sound due to the hold change effect at the time of shift and the sound change form of the hold change sound due to the hold change effect at the time of a prize is changed or output. For example, 8 may be divided to make it easier to distinguish both hold change sounds. Further, when the shift change effect at the time of the shift is executed, the execution of the change effect at the time of the prize may be restricted, for example, the change effect at the time of the prize may be stopped.

  Further, in the high base state, when the additional hold sound is output by the additional hold effect, the winning sound may be limited. For example, when the game ball wins in the first start winning opening and the additional holding effect is executed, and immediately after that, while the additional holding effect is executed and the additional holding sound is output, for example, the second starting operation is performed. A situation may occur in which a gaming ball wins the normally variable winning ball device 6B of the winning opening and a winning sound is output. In this case, the output of the winning sound due to winning in the second starting winning opening may be limited.

  Conversely, when the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening and the additional holding effect is executed, and immediately after that, while the additional holding effect is executed and the additional holding sound is output, for example, the first holding sound is output. A situation may occur in which a game ball wins the starting winning opening and a winning sound is output. Further, since a plurality of game balls can be awarded almost simultaneously in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B of the second starting winning opening, while the additional holding effect is executed and the additional holding sound is outputted, A situation may occur in which a game ball wins the normally variable winning ball device 6B of the second starting winning opening and a winning sound is output. The output of the prize sound may be limited while the additional holding effect is executed and the additional holding sound is output.

  Similarly, in the high base state, when outputting a hold change sound by a prize hold change effect, a case where the output of the prize sound is restricted while the additional hold effect is executed and the additional hold sound is output. Similarly, the winning sound may be restricted. For example, a game ball wins in the first start winning opening and the winning change change effect is executed. Immediately after that, while the change change operation is performed, the normally variable winning ball of the second start winning opening is executed. A situation may occur where a game ball wins on the device 6B and a winning sound is output. In this case, the output of the winning sound due to winning in the second starting winning opening may be limited.

  Also, in the low base state, similarly to the case of the high base state, when the additional hold sound is output by the additional hold effect, the winning sound may be limited, or the hold sound may be held by the winning change change effect. When outputting the changing sound, the winning sound may be limited. In particular, in the low base state, a "per-figure hit" is generated at a fixed rate, about 1/100, and the "normal per-figure hit" causes, for example, the second variable start-up opening of the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B to some extent. The game ball may be released continuously for a period of time, for example, 5 seconds, so that the game ball can easily win the normal variable winning ball device 6B. At this time, the prize sound may be limited when the additional hold sound is output by the additional hold effect, or the prize sound may be limited when the hold change sound is output by the prize hold change effect. You may make it.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, only one type of the pending change effect is provided, but a plurality of types of the pending change effect may be provided. For example, an effect is provided in which the color of the hold display displayed in the start winning prize storage area is changed as the hold change effect, and the degree of expectation to the big hit gaming state is changed according to the color in which the hold display changes. Is also good. In this case, the hold change sound may be different depending on the manner of change 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 has been executed, the big hit game state is set in the order of blue <yellow <green <red <gold. The possibility of shifting 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 of the transition to the big hit gaming state, the higher the volume may be, and the more fancy a change sound may be output.

  In addition, depending on the color 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 according to the color of the hold display before the hold change effect. Thus, the holding change sound may be different. Also, a certain correspondence relationship is provided between the color changed by the hold change effect and the hold change sound, and when this correspondence is broken, the degree of expectation to shift to the jackpot game state is further increased, for example, to 100%. You may do so. By setting the relationship between the change of the hold display and the hold change sound in the hold change effect in this way, it is possible to improve the interest.

  When the color of the hold display after the hold change effect is strong (the expectation of the transition to the big hit game state is high), the restriction on 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 restricted, and the hold change sound is output. If 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 a mode of weakening the degree of restriction, for example, in the case of output restriction in which the degree of restriction is not weakened, the hold change sound volume is changed from 5 to 0, whereas in the case of output restriction in which the degree of restriction is weakened, the volume is set to 5 It may be changed to 2, for example.

  Further, when the color of the hold display after the hold change effect is weak (the expectation of the transition to the big hit game state is not high), the restriction on the winning sound during the high base may be weakened. For example, if the start condition is satisfied while the hold change sound is being output, if the color of the hold display after the hold change effect is blue or yellow, the output of the winning sound is not limited, and the hold change sound is not changed. If the color of the hold display after the effect is green, red, or gold, the output of the hold change sound may be limited. In this manner, the output of the hold change sound and the winning sound may be restricted differently depending on the content of the hold change effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, only one type of winning sound is provided, but a plurality of types of winning sound may be provided. At this time, the degree of expectation to the big hit gaming state may be changed according to the type of the winning sound. For example, when the normal winning sound, the strong winning sound, the strong winning sound, and the strongest winning sound are set as the winning sound, the big hit game in the order of the normal winning sound <the weak winning sound <the strong winning sound <the strongest winning sound. The possibility of shifting to the state may be increased.

  If the winning sound is strong (the expectation of the transition to the jackpot game state is high), the limitation of the winning sound during the high base may be weakened. For example, if the starting condition is satisfied while the holding change sound is being output, if the winning sound is a normal winning sound or a weak winning sound, the output of the winning sound is limited, and the winning sound is strongly won. In the case of the sound or the strongest prize sound, the output of the prize sound may not be restricted or the degree of restriction may be reduced. As an aspect of weakening the degree of restriction, for example, in the case of output restriction in which the degree of restriction is not weakened, the winning sound volume is changed from 5 to 0, whereas in the case of output restriction in which the degree of restriction is weakened, the volume is increased from 5 It may be set to 2.

  When the color of the hold display after the hold change effect is weak (the expectation of the transition to the big hit game state is not high), the limitation of the hold change sound during the low base may be weakened. For example, when a hold change effect is executed while a prize sound is being output, if the prize sound is a normal prize sound or a weak prize sound, the output of the hold change sound is not limited and the prize sound is not restricted. Is the strong prize sound or the strongest prize sound, the output of the held change sound may be limited. As described above, the restriction on the output of the hold change sound and the winning sound may be made different depending on the content of the winning sound.

  Further, when two or more of the error sound, the winning sound, and the change-on-hold sound are simultaneously output at a volume greater than 0, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the output sound is the first sound having the higher priority or the sound having the higher priority. The second sound may be determined to be low. The priority of the sound to be output may be determined depending on whether the output is restricted. For example, the error sound always has a higher priority than the winning sound and the holding change sound. In the high base state, the holding change sound has higher priority than the winning sound, and in the low base state, the winning sound is higher than the holding change sound. The priority may be made higher.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, a winning sound is output when a game ball wins the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening and a start condition is satisfied. A difference may be provided in the output of the winning sound depending on which of the winning opening and the second starting winning opening has been won. For example, a game ball wins in the normal variable winning ball device 6B of the second starting winning opening in the low base state, or a game ball wins in the normal winning winning ball device 6A of the first starting winning opening in the high base state. May be set so as not to output the winning sound even if is established. Further, in the low base state, the output of any sound related to winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening may be limited. Further, in the high base state, the output of all sounds related to winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening may be limited. In addition, there is no difference in the output 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. Regarding the above, 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 game ball wins in the first starting winning opening when the holding change sound is output in the high base state and the starting condition is satisfied, the output of the winning sound is not limited, and the second starting winning opening is not performed. When the starting condition is satisfied after the game ball wins, the output of the winning sound may be restricted. Further, when a game ball wins in the first starting winning opening when the holding change sound is output in the low base state and the starting condition is satisfied, the output of the holding changing sound is restricted and the second starting winning opening is provided. When the starting condition is satisfied after the game ball wins, the output of the holding change sound may not be restricted.

  Further, for example, before the hold change effect, an effect in which the character throws a color ball toward the hold display may be performed as a specific effect. In the special effect, the hold action effect (success pattern) in which the color ball thrown by the character collides with the hold display and the color of the hold display changes, and the color of the hold display in which the color ball thrown by the character does not collide with the hold display An unchanging hold action gassing effect (failure pattern) may be prepared. As the specific effect, for example, in the process of the color ball thrown by the character approaching the hold display, the color ball moving at a constant speed is decelerated from the middle, and eventually the hold action effect that finally collides with the hold display and the final effect One of the hold action gaseous effects that does not collide with the hold display is executed. In the high base state, when the hold change effect is performed, after the specific effect is started, the prize sound is not limited until the color ball is decelerated, and the prize sound is limited after the color ball is decelerated. It may be performed. By limiting the winning sound after the color ball is decelerated, the winning change sound is less likely to be mixed with the holding change sound, and the hold change sound can be more easily heard.

  In limiting the winning sound after the color ball decelerates, when the holding effect sound is output in the holding effect effect (success pattern), the winning sound is limited, and in the holding effect effect (failure pattern), the holding sound effect is limited. When the sound is being output, the winning sound may not be restricted. Since the hold change effect is not performed after the hold action gassing effect, it is possible to enhance the interest by not restricting the winning sound. In the hold action gassing effect (failure pattern), since the hold change effect is not performed thereafter and the hold change sound is not output, it is not necessary to limit useless winning sounds. In limiting the winning sound after the color ball decelerates, the limiting of the winning sound may be performed in both the holding effect effect (success pattern) and the holding effect gassing effect (failure pattern). It is possible to prevent the player from determining whether the specific effect is a success pattern or a failure pattern based on the presence or absence of a winning sound before the specific effect ends. In addition, in the hold action gassing effect, the winning sound may be limited or not performed after the color ball is decelerated.

  Also, for example, the program and data for implementing the present embodiment are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. Alternatively, the distribution may be performed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Furthermore, a program and data for realizing the present embodiment are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. You can take it.

  In addition, the execution mode of the game is not limited to being executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “ratio” is, for example, a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. B = 100%: A case where the ratios are different due to a relationship such as 0% (that is, a case where one is allocated 100% and the other is allocated 0%) is also included.

  Also, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game ball is paid out to a player as a prize, and the player fires the paid out gaming ball in a game area to play a game. A game score for use in a game is given by using a frequency, which is a game value of a size specified from information recorded on a game recording medium such as a member card, and the given game score or a game score is used. A gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a gaming score given by a prize.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, but is a sealed-type game machine that encloses a game medium such as a game ball and gives a score when a condition for giving a prize is satisfied. It may be a gaming machine.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to be in the probable change state after the end of the big hit game based on the fact that it has been determined to be the promising big hit is shown, but it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable prize ball device in which a predetermined variable prize area is provided (a variable variable prize ball device may be provided in only one special variable prize sphere device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided. A probability change area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability change area in the special variable prize ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game The gaming machine may be controlled to be in the probable change state after the end.

  In this embodiment, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a start area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying a display result. When the predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, the gaming machine is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player. However, when the game score is not 0, the game score is The game is performed by hitting the game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into the game area using, the game score is subtracted according to the shot of the game ball, and the game ball wins the prize area provided in the game area A gaming machine that adds gaming points accordingly. Such a gaming machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of a game value usable for addition of a game score is recorded, and a game recording medium. A game recording medium processing means for reading recorded information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, a gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of decorative symbols each of which can be identified, and derives and displays a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result, is not limited to such a gaming machine. . For example, a fancy decoration design that fluctuates and a fixed decoration design that is derived and displayed as a variable display result may be different. In other words, it is not necessary for the plurality of types of decorative symbols that fluctuate to include the fixed decorative symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result.

  In the present embodiment, a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine. However, a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with an operation of an operation lever by a player. If the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button, a slot machine capable of executing a game (game) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, , Big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

  For example, a movable auditorium that performs an operation, and a notification (for example, notification to a liquid crystal screen provided in a slot machine) that a predetermined effect condition has been achieved in response to the operation of the movable auditory. Means for performing an effect operation (for example, an operation executed in response to a bonus or the like, an operation executed in response to a high possibility of becoming a bonus or the like, a bonus, etc.) A restriction means for restricting the notification when an operation different from a preset operation (e.g., an operation executed in response to the display of the liquid crystal screen, or the like) is performed in response to the notification. Further, a slot machine may be provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special design 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 Effect control board 13 Voice control board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start-up switch 22B Second start-up switch 23 Count switch 100 Game control Microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
120… effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
Holding storage means for storing information relating to the variable display as holding storage;
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means,
State control means that can be controlled to a normal state and a special state in which pending storage occurs more frequently than the normal state;
Predetermined sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound with the specific display being displayed,
Change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display,
Specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound with the change of the specific display due to the change effect,
The specific sound output means,
In the case of being controlled to the special state, when outputting the specific sound, and for a predetermined period after the output, to limit the output of the predetermined sound ,
When limiting the output of the predetermined sound, the degree of limitation is made different according to the display mode of the specific display after the change effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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