JP6933673B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and rotating cylinder type gaming machines.

In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, various sound effects such as BGM (Back Ground Music), sound effects, dialogue effects, and one-shot notification sounds for notifying the confirmation of a big hit are performed during the game. Particularly in recent years, there are known gaming machines in which a player can change the BGM to a favorite song or change the volume by himself / herself.

For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the voice control IC holds a plurality of channels (ch0 to ch29) for voice output. Audio data is assigned to each channel in advance, and an audio signal is output from the channel designated by the audio control IC.

At that time, one type of audio can be output by designating a single channel, and a plurality of types of audio can be output in a superimposed manner by designating a plurality of channels at the same time. In addition, by specifying multiple channels to which the same type of audio is assigned at the same time, the amplitude of the audio signal can be multiplied by multiple and output to the amplifier, and the volume of the same type of audio can be increased multiple times. can.

FIG. 12 shows a case where BGMa is selected by selecting a reach pattern and SEa (synthetic sound) is output so as to interrupt in the middle according to the type of the selected advance notice effect. When a reach occurs at time t2 and the reproduction of SEa is started in order to make the sound of SEa stand out, BGMa fades out toward time t3. When the reproduction of SEa approaches the end, the BGMa is reproduced so as to fade in at time t4. Then, at time t6, the symbol variation is stopped and the reproduction of BGMa ends (Patent Document 1 / paragraph 0091, 0106).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-052090

However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is limited to the adjustment of BGM when the production is interrupted, and this adjustment has no effect of enhancing the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by controlling voice.

In order to achieve the above object, a lottery means for performing a lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a storage means for storing BGM and sound effects, a first reproduction means for reproducing the BGM during a game, and predetermined With the start of execution of the effect, the second reproduction means for reproducing the sound effect, the set volume of the BGM reproduced by the first reproduction means, and the set volume of the sound effect reproduced by the second reproduction means. The predetermined effect includes a volume control means for controlling the hit, the first effect that displays suggestive information suggesting a hit as non-confirmed information, and ends with the non-confirmed information, and suggestive information suggesting a hit. Is displayed as the non-confirmed information, and the second effect capable of displaying the non-determined information as the definite information is included, and the volume control means sets the sound effect to a predetermined set volume when the predetermined effect is executed. In addition to controlling the background music, the fade process for transitioning the set volume of the BGM from the current value to a predetermined target value is controlled, and the fade process common to the first effect and the second effect is performed. It is characterized by.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the second effect can display the non-determined information as the confirmed information through a predetermined step, and the volume control means at least displays the non-determined information through the first step. It is characterized in that the fade processing common to the case of displaying as the definite information and the case of displaying the non-confirmed information as the definite information through the second step is performed.

The gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that the target value is a set volume equal to or lower than the current value.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the sound effect includes a definite sound executed when the non-confirmed information is displayed as the definite information, and the volume control means is said to be at least during reproduction of the definite sound. It is characterized in that the set volume of BGM is maintained at the target value.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the second reproduction means displays at least the non-confirmed information as the definite information through the first step and the non-confirmed information as the definite information through the second step. It is characterized in that the fixed sound that is common to the case of displaying is reproduced.

The front side perspective view which shows the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. The rear side perspective view which shows the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. The figure explaining the jackpot type and various flags set at the end of a special game. The figure explaining the voice control of the Gase pattern and the confirmation pattern of a step-up effect (first stage). The figure explaining the voice control of the Gase pattern and the confirmation pattern of the step-up effect (second stage). The figure explaining the voice control of the Gase pattern and the confirmation pattern of the step-up effect (third stage). Execution example of the third stage confirmation pattern of the step-up effect. The figure explaining the voice control of a cut-in green effect. The figure explaining the voice control of a cut-in red effect. The figure explaining the voice control of a cut-in-danger effect. Execution example of cut-in green production. Execution example of cut indanger production. The figure explaining the voice control when a plurality of advance notice productions occur at the same time. Execution example when the step-up effect and the blackout effect overlap. The figure explaining the voice control when an error occurs during the advance notice production. Execution example when a front door opening error occurs during execution of a step-up effect. The figure explaining the fade calculation. A flowchart showing a game management process performed on the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 13 (the first half). The flowchart which shows the special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 13 (the latter half). FIG. 3 is a flowchart (first half) showing processing during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart (second half) showing processing during the special symbol confirmation time in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the big hit start processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation start processing in FIG. The flowchart which shows the processing during operation of a special electric accessory in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing in FIG. A flowchart showing the main processing performed on the sub-control side. A flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed on the sub-control side.

First, the outline of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a lottery means for performing a lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a storage means for storing a BGM and a sound effect, a first reproduction means for reproducing the BGM during a game, and a game. Volume control for controlling the second reproduction means for reproducing the sound effect, the set volume of the BGM reproduced by the first reproduction means, and the set volume of the sound effect reproduced by the second reproduction means. The first effect is provided with means, and as a predetermined effect, the suggestion information suggesting the hit reliability is displayed as non-deterministic information, and the suggestion information suggesting the hit reliability is non-determined. The first effect is invalid information as the suggestion information, and the second effect is the suggestion information, including a second effect that is displayed as definite information and can display the non-confirmed information as definite information. This is valid information, and the volume control means controls the sound effect to a predetermined set volume when executing the predetermined effect, and shifts the set volume of the BGM from the current value to a predetermined target value. When the fade processing is controlled to be performed, the fade processing common to the first effect and the second effect is performed , and the second reproduction means executes the second effect, the undetermined information. Is displayed as the definite information, a specific sound can be reproduced as the sound effect .

The gaming machine has a first effect of displaying unconfirmed information and ending the suggestion information as it is, and a second effect of displaying the unconfirmed information as a definite effect. The volume control means controls the sound effect to a predetermined set volume when the execution of each effect is started, and the BGM volume is changed from the current value to the target value (fade processing), so that it is effective at the time of executing each effect. The sound becomes easier for the player to hear.

Further, the volume control means performs a common fade process in the case of executing the first effect and the case of executing the second effect. For this reason, it is difficult to estimate the degree of expectation of a hit according to the effect at the time of the fade processing, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the second effect can display the non-determined information as the confirmed information through a predetermined step, and the volume control means at least displays the non-determined information in the first stage. It is preferable to perform the fade processing common to the case where the non-confirmed information is displayed as the definite information and the case where the non-confirmed information is displayed as the definite information through the second step.

According to this configuration, the second effect is a so-called step-up effect, in which the non-confirmed information is displayed as definite information through the first step (for example, step 2) and the non-confirmed information is displayed in the second step. It may be displayed as definite information through steps (for example, step 3). In this case as well, since the volume control means performs common fade processing regardless of the number of stages, it is possible to suppress an increase in the data capacity even if the types of effects are increased.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the target value is preferably a set volume equal to or lower than the current value.

According to this configuration, the volume of the BGM is reduced by setting the target value to a set volume (including a volume of 0) equal to or less than the current value. That is, even if the sound effect is output at a normal volume, the player can easily hear the sound effect.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the sound effect includes a definite sound executed when the non-confirmed information is displayed as the definite information, and the volume control means at least reproduces the definite sound. It is preferable to keep the set volume of the BGM at the target value.

According to this configuration, in the second effect, when it is confirmed that the non-confirmed information is displayed as the definite information, the definite sound is reproduced. During the reproduction of the fixed sound, the volume control means holds the volume of the BGM at the target value, so that the player can easily hear the fixed sound.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the second reproduction means displays at least the non-confirmed information as the definite information through the first step, and the non-confirmed information through the second step. It is preferable to reproduce the confirmed sound that is common to the case of displaying as confirmation information.

According to this configuration, in the second production, the second reproduction means displays the non-confirmed information as definite information through the first stage and the non-confirmed information as definite information through the second stage. Play a common fixed sound in some cases. As a result, the player can be strongly impressed with the execution of the second effect while reducing the data capacity of the effect.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a front door 5. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5, so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

Although not shown, when the front door 5 is opened, a setting key for setting the jackpot probability of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The clerk of the game store can select and determine the set value (6 steps) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by turning on the setting key and operating a predetermined operation button.

Further, the front door 5 is provided with two speakers 7. The speaker 7 is an acoustic output unit that outputs the effect sound effect associated with the game to the outside. Further, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on both the left and right sides of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decorative portion in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect.

There is a front plate 9 on the lower side of the front door 5, and the left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage plate 11 for storing game balls, and a lower storage plate 12.

Further, an operation button 13 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11 so that the operation is effective when the built-in lamp is lit. The operation button 13 can be changed in the effect mode by the player operating (pressing) the button during the operation valid period. The operation button 13 is also used when switching from the game screen to the menu screen for making various settings.

The operation button 13 is provided with three buttons having different shapes rotatably around the rotation axis inside the cover. Normally, the button of the first aspect is set at the position of the first button facing upward. Then, the button is rotated by the motor according to the effect, and the position is switched between the second button position in which the button in the second mode faces upward and the third button position in which the button in the third mode faces upward.

Further, a direction key portion 14 is provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The direction key unit 14 is used when selecting any setting item from the menu screen, or when selecting the volume or music (BGM) during the game.

Further, the front door 5 is provided with a hand gimmick 15 which is a decorative portion (frame accessory) that imitates the shape of a hand. The hand gimmick 15 has a built-in motor and a touch sensor, and vibrates when the player touches it as a pre-announcement effect of a big hit or a setting value suggestion effect described later.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-shaped back mechanism board 16 that presses the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball replenishment device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper part of the back mechanism board 16.

Further, a game ball payout device 19 for paying out the game ball is provided at the lower end of the inclination of the tank rail 18 for leading out the game ball from the game ball storage tank 17. Further, in the corner of the back mechanism board 16, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that collectively manages all the gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided in the terminal board case 22. It is stored and provided in.

Further, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided in the substantially center of the back mechanism board 16, and the effect housed in the transparent effect control board case is provided in the back cover 23. A control board 25 and a liquid crystal control board 26 housed in a transparent liquid crystal control board case are provided.

Below the liquid crystal control board 26, a main control board 24 housed in a transparent main control board case is provided. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

Further, the main control board 24 is provided with the RWM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing the RWM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effect by, for example, the board decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36 based on the control commands.

Below the main control board 24, a power supply board 28 housed in a transparent power supply board case and a payout control board 29 housed in a transparent payout control board case are provided.

Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a batting mallet for striking the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hammer. ..

Next, the gaming board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface is a center decorative body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with screws or the like, and a left corner decorative body. The compartment is formed by members such as 34b and the right corner decorative body 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are integrally molded by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

The board surface decoration LED 35 is provided on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decorative portion that excites the effect by changing the light emitting color and the light emitting pattern according to the variation display and the notice display of the design in each game.

An opening is formed in the central portion of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is arranged in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display device that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers and characters are drawn, a background image, and a reach according to the game.

Further, on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 36, a start gate 40 for a normal symbol is arranged. The start gate 40 for a normal symbol is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40, and the normal symbol changes on the normal symbol display device 43b, which will be described later.

Movable bodies 37a and 37b, which are hand-shaped ornaments (boards), are arranged on the upper side of the liquid crystal display device 36. The movable bodies 37a and 37b operate individually or simultaneously depending on the effect in the game and the degree of expectation of a big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable bodies other than the movable bodies 37a and 37b, but they are omitted in the drawings.

A stage member 33 is arranged below the liquid crystal display device 36. The game ball guided here falls after swinging in the central part of the stage, but the game ball that has passed through the groove in the center has a structure that makes it easy to win a prize in the first special symbol start port 38a described later. ..

A first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b are arranged below the stage member 33. A lottery is performed when the game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a, which will be described later, displays the variation of the special symbol. It is said. Further, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol.

The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member that tilts to the front side, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball is in a state in which a prize can be won. This opening / closing member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period when a lottery for ordinary symbols is won. Hereinafter, a device in which the second special symbol start port 38b and the opening / closing member are combined may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory.

A grand prize device 39 is arranged on the right side of the first special symbol start port 38a. The grand prize device 39 has an opening / closing door through which a game ball can enter when the ball falls forward. The details will be described later, but the big prize device 39 is a prize device that is opened for a predetermined period in a special game generated by a big hit when a special symbol lottery is won. By winning a game ball in the large prize opening (not shown) inside the large prize device 39, it is possible to obtain a large number of prize balls.

A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), changes the special symbol when the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b are won, and displays the lottery result. The remaining one 7-segment LED (right) indicates the number of reserved balls of the special symbol and the normal symbol, and the time saving state.

The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the normal symbol is started when a prize is won in the start gate 40 for the normal symbol, and the lottery result is displayed by lighting the LEDs.

On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When the game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending substantially in the vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

The space extending in the vertical direction between the two guide rails 44a and 44b inside and outside forms a launch passage 45 through which the game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the launch ball to pass in the launch direction (game area 4a side) and prevents the launch ball from passing in the return direction (launch passage 45 side) is arranged. ing. Further, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball gathering portion 48 for introducing an out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed at the lowermost portion of the inner guide rail 44b.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control device for the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 4, the configuration of the relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention is omitted.

This control device is mainly composed of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that controls the effect by receiving a command from the main control board 24. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power source, converts it into a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

The main control board 24 includes a CPU 241 on the main control board side, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 inside the main control board 24. The CPU 241 on the main control board side is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information on a determined fluctuation pattern and a stop symbol, and transmits the control command to the effect control board 25. Perform processing.

The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program, control data, and the like that describe a series of gaming machine control procedures. Further, the RAM 243 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing the data set by the processing of the CPU 241 on the main control board side.

The main control board 24 includes an RWM clear switch 27, a first start winning opening sensor 38c, a second starting winning opening sensor 38d, a large winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passing sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, and a magnetic sensor 50. The radio wave sensor 51 and the vibration sensor 52 are connected so that the detection signals of each sensor can be received.

The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects magnetism when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects a strong radio wave emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is a sensor that detects a strong vibration given to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24. The symbol display devices 43a and 43b display whether the symbol is currently changing and display the result of the lottery process.

Further, an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is connected to the main control board 24. Various information such as big hits, the number of winnings, and the number of games in the game are transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage dish full sensor 12c and the front door opening sensor 20 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. NS. The game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252, and a RAM 253 inside. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs a process of controlling various effects based on the control command.

The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program, effect data, and the like that describe a series of effect control procedures. Further, the RAM 253 is a storage unit provided with a work area for temporarily storing the data set by the processing of the effect control board side CPU 251.

A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8 and a board decoration LED 35 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7 and the light emitting operation of each LED and the like to enhance the effect.

Further, an operation button 13, a direction key unit 14, and a hand gimmick 15 are connected to the effect control board 25. The effect control board 25 transmits a signal for lighting the built-in lamp to the operation button 13 during the valid period of the operation button 13. Then, when the player presses the operation button 13 during the valid period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

The direction key unit 14 is composed of an up direction key, a right direction key, a down direction key, and a left direction key (see FIG. 1). When the direction key unit 14 is also operated, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

Further, the liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 36 by receiving a command from the effect control board 25.

The liquid crystal control board 26 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266.

The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. Further, the data is output to the video display processor VDP264.

The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

The image display processor VDP264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Further, the image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the image display processor VDP264 to perform image processing, and the VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores the image data image-processed by the video display processor VDP264. be.

With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays the effect image and the moving image on the liquid crystal display device 36.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the jackpot type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and various flags set at the end of the special game (big hit game) will be described.

For the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, among the decorative symbols of "1" to "8", a jackpot with a probabilistic symbol (for example, a decorative symbol of "3" and "7") and a non-probability symbol (for example, "3") , Decorative designs other than "7") There are two types of jackpots. Each symbol is displayed in a variable manner in three columns (left column, center column, right column), and when the same symbols are aligned in the three columns (for example, "777"), a big hit is obtained. The three columns of symbols that are displayed in a variable manner stop in the order of the left column, right column, and center column, and the left and right columns stop together with the same symbol, and the state in which the symbols in the center column are displayed in a variable manner is the reach variation. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played in any of the normal gaming state, the time saving state, and the probability fluctuation (ST gaming) state. In the normal game state, a big hit lottery (win / fail judgment) is performed with a low probability (for example, a big hit probability is 1/330).

The time saving state has the same jackpot probability as the normal game state, but the game state in which the time for displaying the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, and the opening / closing member of the normal electric accessory is opened more frequently than in the normal game state (electric chew support). (With state), the game ball is easy to start and win. Further, the probability fluctuation state is a state in which a big hit lottery with a higher probability (for example, a big hit probability of 1 / 33.1) is performed than in the normal game state and the time saving state, and the electric chew support is provided.

The special game by the probability variation symbol hit is composed of all 16 rounds, and the special game by the non-probability variation symbol hit is composed of all 10 rounds, which is less than this. In the case of a probabilistic symbol hit, the game state shifts to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the special game. The probability fluctuation state ends when 100 games are played.

Next, the non-probability symbol hit will be described focusing on the portion different from the probabilistic symbol hit. The special game by hitting the non-probability symbol is composed of all 10 rounds, and after the end, the game state becomes the time saving state. The time saving state ends when 50 games are played.

Next, various flags included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. First, the normal electric accessory open extension state flag is a flag that is established when the normal electric accessory shifts to the open extension state (the state with the electric chew support). Further, the normal figure time reduction transition state flag and the normal figure probability fluctuation transition state flag are flags that are established when the normal symbol shifts to the time reduction state and the probability fluctuation state, respectively. Further, the special figure time saving transition state flag is a flag that is established when the special symbol (decorative symbol) shifts to the time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 5, after the end of either the probable variation symbol hit or the non-probability variation symbol hit, the above-mentioned normal power open extension state flag, normal figure time reduction transition state flag, normal figure probability fluctuation transition state flag and special “5AH” is set in the time saving transition state flag. "5AH" means that the flag is on.

In the case of a probability variation symbol, "5AH" is set in the special symbol probability fluctuation transition state flag. Here, the special figure probability fluctuation transition state flag is a flag that is established when the special symbol shifts to the probability fluctuation state. On the other hand, in the case of non-probability variation symbol hit, since the transition to the probability fluctuation state does not occur after the end of the special game, "00H" is set in the special symbol probability fluctuation transition state flag. "00H" means that the flag is off.

Even in the case of a non-probability variation symbol, the electric chew support is provided. Therefore, the above-mentioned normal figure probability fluctuation transition state flag is set to "5AH" regardless of the probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol.

In the case of a probability variation symbol, "100" is set in the special symbol time reduction counter that counts the number of time reductions of the special symbol and the special symbol probability fluctuation counter that counts the number of probability fluctuations of the special symbol, and the non-probability variation symbol is set. In the case of a hit, "50" is set in the special figure time reduction counter, and "0" is set in the special figure probability fluctuation counter. Here, "100" and "50" mean 100 and 50 games, respectively, and "0" means that the game with the special figure probability fluctuation is 0 times, that is, not played. ..

The values of the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter can be changed. For example, in the case of a probability variation symbol, if "75" is set in the special figure time reduction counter and the special figure probability fluctuation counter, the game shifts to the probability fluctuation state of 75 times after the end of the special game.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 6A to 6C, voice control during the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

First, with reference to FIG. 6A, voice control when the first stage SU1 (gase pattern, fixed pattern) of the step-up effect is executed during the symbol variation will be described. Here, the step-up effect is an effect that develops step by step in a single symbol change, and the higher the degree of development, the higher the expectation of a big hit (an example of the effect will be described later).

(1-1) Step-up effect (1st stage Gase pattern)
First, FIG. 6A (upper side) shows a timing chart when the first stage SU1 (gase pattern) of the step-up effect is executed during the symbol variation. 0F to 10F (1 second at 30F) when the symbol fluctuation starts is the fade-in (“FI”) stage of the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect, and reaches the maximum value (vol.100) at normal times. The set BGM volume gradually decreases (fade process 1). This is to give priority to the appearance sound (sound effect) (“SE” in the figure) of the step-up effect starting from 0F so that the player can easily hear the appearance sound.

The BGM volume may reach the target value (for example, vol.40) by the end of the fade-in stage (10F), and may reach the target value before the end (for example, at the time of 8F). .. Here, the length of the arrow in the figure is the data length, which is longer than the actual audio output sound. The actual audio output ends at a timing before the fade-out (“FO” in the figure) stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the length of the data may be substantially the same as the length of the actual audio output.

As shown in the figure, the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect continues for a period of 15F to 55F. Then, during this period, the volume of the BGM is maintained at a target value lower than the normal time.

60F to 70F are fade-out stages of the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM set as the target value gradually increases. Since the step-up effect this time is a Gase pattern (“first effect” of the present invention), it is controlled to return to the normal volume (vol.100) at the end of the step-up effect (fade process 2).

The volume of the BGM may reach the maximum value by the end of the fade-out stage, and may reach the maximum value before the end (for example, at the time of 65F). In this way, when the step-up effect is executed, the volume of the BGM is adjusted so that the appearance sound can be heard, so that the interest of the step-up effect (first stage SU1) can be enhanced.

(1-2) Step-up effect (1st stage confirmation pattern)
Next, FIG. 6A (lower side) shows a timing chart when the first stage SU1 (fixed pattern) of the step-up effect is executed during the symbol variation. When the symbol variation starts, 0F to 10F are the fade-in stages of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM set to the maximum value (vol.100) at the normal time gradually decreases (fade process 1).

It suffices if the BGM volume reaches the target value (for example, vol.40) by the end of the fade-in stage, but it is preferable that the fade-in time is the same as in the case of the Gase pattern, that is, a common fade process is performed. .. This is because if the fade-in time is clearly different (for example, 1 second or more), it becomes possible for some players to distinguish between the Gase pattern and the definite pattern, which reduces the interest.

As shown in the figure, this time, 15F to 70F are the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM is maintained at a target value lower than the normal time. This is because, in this period, the appearance sound of the step-up effect is prioritized.

The step-up effect this time is a definite pattern (“second effect” of the present invention), and the advance notice effect (image, video) of the step-up effect is executed from the 75th floor onward (75F to 165F). In addition, with the start of the notice production, voice production such as "SU confirmed sound" (75F to 110F) and "SU1 character voice" (75F to 160F, "CV" in the figure), which is the dialogue notice of the first stage SU1, will also be produced. Will be executed.

As shown in the figure, since the volume of the BGM is held at the target value at this point, the player can easily hear the "SU confirmed sound" and the "SU1 character voice". The "SU confirmed sound" is a sound effect common to the "second stage confirmed pattern" and the "third stage confirmed pattern" described below. Not all "SU confirmed sounds" are common, and some may be common.

170F to 180F are fade-out stages of the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM set as the target value gradually increases. In addition, it is controlled to return to the normal volume (vol.100) at the end of the step-up effect (fade process 2). It should be noted that the return to the normal volume does not have to be substantially the same as the fade (out) time of the Gase pattern, and a different fade pattern may be adopted.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6B, voice control when the second stage SU2 (gase pattern, fixed pattern) of the step-up effect is executed during the symbol variation will be described.

(2-1) Step-up effect (2nd stage Gase pattern)
First, FIG. 6B (upper side) shows a timing chart when the first stage SU1 and the second stage SU2 (gase pattern) of the step-up effect are executed during the symbol variation.

When the symbol variation starts, 0F to 10F are the fade-in stages of the step-up effect SU1, and the volume of the BGM set to the maximum value (vol.100) at the normal time gradually decreases (fade process 1).

As shown in the figure, 15F to 70F are the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM is maintained at a target value (for example, vol.40) lower than the normal time. This is because, in this period, the appearance sound of the step-up effect is prioritized.

After that, after the 75th floor (75F to 115F), the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect is executed. Further, with the start of the second stage SU2, the appearance sound of the step-up effect is executed.

The 120F to 130F are fade-out stages of the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM set as the target value gradually increases. The step-up effect this time is a Gase pattern (“first effect” of the present invention), and is controlled to return to the normal volume (vol.100) at the end of the step-up effect (fade process 2). The fade processing is also common between the step-up effect of the first stage and the step-up effect of the second stage.

(2-2) Step-up effect (second stage confirmation pattern)
Next, FIG. 6B (lower side) shows a timing chart when the second stage SU2 (confirmation) of the step-up effect is executed during the symbol variation. When the symbol variation starts, 0F to 10F are the fade-in stages of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM set to the maximum value (vol.100) at the normal time gradually decreases (fade process 1).

As shown in the figure, the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect is executed from the 15th floor to the 70th floor, and the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect is executed from the 75th floor onward (75F to 130F). During this period, the volume of the BGM is maintained at a target value (for example, vol.40) lower than the normal time, and the appearance sound of the step-up effect is prioritized.

The step-up effect this time is a definite pattern (“second effect” of the present invention), and the advance notice effect of the step-up effect is executed after the 135th floor (135F to 240F). In addition, with the start of the advance notice effect, voice effects such as "SU confirmed sound" (135F to 170F) and "second stage SU2 character voice" (135F to 240F) are executed. The advance notice effect of the step-up effect continues until after the stop of the first stop symbol (for example, the left symbol).

The 245th floor and thereafter (245F to 255F) are the fade-out stages of the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM set to the target value gradually increases. In addition, it is controlled to return to the normal volume (vol.100) at the end of the step-up effect (fade process 2).

Next, with reference to FIG. 6C, voice control when the third stage SU3 (gase pattern, fixed pattern) of the step-up effect is executed during the symbol variation will be described.

(3-1) Step-up effect (3rd stage Gase pattern)
First, FIG. 6C (upper side) shows a timing chart when the first stage SU1, the second stage SU2, and the third stage SU3 (gase) of the step-up effect are executed during the symbol variation.

When the symbol variation starts, 0F to 10F are the fade-in stages of the step-up effect SU1, and the volume of the BGM set to the maximum value (vol.100) at the normal time gradually decreases (fade process 1).

As shown in the figure, 10F to 70F are the effects of the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM is maintained at a target value (for example, vol.40) lower than the normal time. This is because, in this period, the appearance sound of the step-up effect is prioritized.

After that, after the 75th floor (75F to 130F), the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect is executed. Further, with the start of the second stage SU2, the appearance sound of the step-up effect is executed.

After that, after the 135th floor (135F to 180F), the third stage SU3 of the step-up effect is executed. Further, with the start of the third stage SU3, the appearance sound of the step-up effect is executed.

The period after 185F (185F to 195F) is the fade-out stage of the third stage SU3 of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM set to the target value gradually increases. The step-up effect this time is a Gase pattern (“first effect” of the present invention), and is controlled to return to the normal volume (vol.100) at the end of the step-up effect (fade process 2). The fade processing here is also the same as the fade processing in the step-up effect of the first stage and the step-up effect of the second stage.

(3-2) Step-up production (3rd stage confirmation pattern)
Next, FIG. 6C (lower) shows a timing chart when the third stage SU3 (confirmation) of the step-up effect is executed during the symbol variation. When the symbol variation starts, 0F to 10F are the fade-in stages of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM set to the maximum value (vol.100) at the normal time gradually decreases (fade process 1).

As shown in the figure, the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect is executed at 10F to 70F, the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect is executed after the 75th floor (75F to 130F), and the 135th floor and after (135F to 195F). The third stage SU3 of the step-up effect is executed at. During this period, the volume of the BGM is maintained at a target value (for example, vol.40) lower than the normal time, and the appearance sound of the step-up effect is prioritized.

The step-up effect this time is a definite pattern (“second effect” of the present invention), and the advance notice effect of the step-up effect is executed after the 200th floor (200F to 305F). In addition, with the start of the advance notice effect, voice effects such as "SU confirmed sound" (200F to 235F) and "SU3 character voice" (200F to 305F) are also executed.

The advance notice effect of the step-up effect continues until after the second stop symbol (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol) is stopped. Further, depending on the stop mode of the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol, the reach varies after the 295th floor. After shifting to the reach fluctuation, the BGM is switched to the reach fluctuation, but it is preferable to control the volume of the BGM so as to be inherited. However, when switching to the BGM for reach variation, playback may be performed at the maximum value from the switching timing.

The 310th floor and thereafter (310F to 320F) are the fade-out stages of the third stage SU3 of the step-up effect, and the volume of the BGM set as the target value gradually increases. The step-up effect this time is a fixed pattern, and is controlled to return to the normal volume (vol.100) at the end of the step-up effect (fade process 2).

Only the third stage SU3 of the step-up effect (for the SU notice straddling the non-reach state and the reach state), the fade-out voice control may be different. In particular, when shifting to reach fluctuation, the maximum value is reached in a shorter time than the fade-out stage of the first stage SU1 and the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect so that the player can easily hear the BGM at the time of reach fluctuation. It is preferable to control the return (rising of the broken line).

Here, an execution example of the step-up effect (third stage confirmation pattern) will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

FIG. 7A shows the timing at which the symbol variation starts, and shows how the three decorative symbols 58 are changing. The hold display 57 at the bottom of the screen indicates that the current number of holds is 2, and the butterfly 70 appears as an effect. Further, the BGM volume (indicated by the BGM mark 7') by the speaker 7 is the maximum value "5".

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 7 (b). FIG. 7B shows the execution timing of the fade-in of the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect. Further, the volume of the BGM starts to decrease from here (currently, "4" in 5 stages), and the volume decreases to the target value in a period of less than 1 second thereafter.

The first stage SU1 of the step-up effect is an effect (unconfirmed information 1) in which the display screen is regarded as glass and the glass is cracked with an appearance sound (SE) of "Bali!" (Glass display 73). At this time, since the volume of the BGM is slightly reduced, the appearance sound is easily heard by the player. Since then, the hold display 57, the decorative pattern 58, the butterfly 70, and the background image are displayed lightly because they are on the back side of the glass.

Further, the visibility prevention image (transparent black image) may be displayed on the image located on the back surface side of the glass. In this case, it is desirable to superimpose the visibility prevention image on the image on the back side of the glass and further superimpose the glass image on the display.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 7 (c). FIG. 7C shows the execution timing of the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect. The second stage SU2 of the step-up effect is an effect (unconfirmed information 2) in which the cracks in the glass are further increased along with the appearance sound (SE) of "crunchy!" (Glass display 74). Further, at this point, since the volume of the BGM has reached the target value (“2” in five stages), the appearance sound and the like can be heard well by the player thereafter.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 7 (d). FIG. 7D shows the execution timing of the third stage SU3 of the step-up effect. The third stage SU3 of the step-up effect is an effect (unconfirmed information 3) in which the glass breaks (glass display 75) with an appearance sound (SE) of "parin!". At this point, the volume of the BGM maintains the target value (“2”).

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 7 (e). FIG. 7E shows the execution timing of the advance notice effect after the third stage SU3 of the step-up effect. This notice effect is an effect (confirmed information) in which the images 76 of both hands appear together with the appearance sound (SE) of "Shakin!". In addition, a character voice (CV) called "Fofo!" Is output at the same time as the appearance sound.

At this time, when the glass is broken, the hold display 57, the decorative symbol 58, the butterfly 70, and the background image return to the normal display, and the decorative symbol 58 is stopped one by one from the left symbol. Even at this point, the volume of the BGM maintains the target value (“2” in 5 stages).

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 7 (f). FIG. 7 (f) shows the execution timing of the fade-out of the advance notice effect after the third stage SU3 of the step-up effect. Here, the screen returns to the screen of the symbol variation as shown in FIG. 7A, but the decorative symbol 58 shifts to the reach variation. Then, from this point on, the volume of the BGM begins to rise (currently, "3" in five stages), and reaches the maximum value in a period of less than one second thereafter.

To be precise, immediately after the transition of the reach variation of the decorative symbol 58 (timing of “right symbol stop” in FIG. 6C), the effect of the third stage SU3 of the step-up effect (image 76 of both hands) continues. Then, the production of the third stage SU3 is completed at a predetermined timing thereafter, and the screen shown in FIG. 7 (f) is displayed.

Normally, even if it is a step-up effect, or if the first stage SU1 (see FIG. 6A) or the second stage SU2 (see FIG. 6B) is confirmed and develops into a notice effect, it does not shift to reach fluctuation. .. However, when the third stage SU3 (see FIG. 6C) is confirmed and develops into a notice production, it may shift to reach fluctuation and further develop to SP reach.

In the above, the step-up effect from the first stage to the third stage has been described, but the step-up effect may be four or more stages. For example, in the case of a step-up effect of all five stages, it is possible to shift to reach variation when the fourth stage or higher is confirmed.

The appearance sound, the final sound, and the character voice of the step-up effect described above are examples, and can be appropriately changed according to the content of the effect. Further, the step-up effect is not limited to the display effect performed by the liquid crystal display device 36. For example, a plurality of lamps constituting the frame decoration LED 8 may be gradually turned on, or an appearance sound (sound effect) may be gradually changed. Sound effects include telephone doorbells that gradually change, such as "Rin," "Rinrin," and "Lily Lean." Further, the appearance sound may be increased as the step-up effect stage progresses.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C, voice control during reach production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

First, FIG. 8A shows an example of a cut-in green effect (“first advance notice effect”) which is the first advance notice effect. Here, the cut-in effect is an image that appears for a relatively short time before the notification of the winning result of the reach effect, and is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit (an example of the effect will be described later).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit by color, but the degree of expectation of a big hit increases in the order of "green", "red", and "danger pattern". There may be "white" or "blue", which has a lower jackpot expectation than "green", or "gold" or "rainbow pattern", which has a higher jackpot expectation than "danger pattern".

The type of character that appears may indicate the reliability of the jackpot. For example, in the case of a game machine with fighting content, if a weak enemy character cuts in, the jackpot expectation is high, and if a strong character cuts in, the jackpot expectation is low.

As shown in the figure, with respect to the "image" executed by the liquid crystal display device 36, the symbol variation starts, 0F to 10F are in the fade-in stage, 15F to 120F are in the cut-in effect stage, and 125F to 135F are in the fade-out stage. It has become. As a cut-in effect, a character in a green costume appears, or a character appears together with a green object (frog, vegetable, etc.). In addition, the characters displayed on the screen may be green.

Then, from the start of the fade-in, the "cut-in green appearance sound" and the "cut-in green character voice" ("directing sound") are output. The length of the arrow in the figure is the data length, which is longer than the actual output sound. Here, too, the actual audio output ends at a timing before the fade-out stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the length of the data may be substantially the same as the length of the actual audio output.

The volume of BGM is lowered to a target value (for example, vol.40) at once from the start of the fade-in stage (fade process 1), and the volume is maintained for a predetermined period. This makes it easier for the player to hear the "cut-in green appearance sound" and the "cut-in green character voice". After that, the volume gradually returns to the maximum value (vol.100) toward 135F, which is the end of the fade-out stage (fade processing 2). Regarding the fade process 1, there may be a pattern in which the target value is gradually reached, in addition to the pattern in which the target value is lowered at once.

Next, FIG. 8B shows an example of the cut-in red effect which is the second notice effect. As shown in the figure, with respect to the "image" executed by the liquid crystal display device 36, the symbol variation starts, 0F to 10F are in the fade-in stage, 15F to 120F are in the cut-in effect stage, and 125F to 135F are in the fade-out stage. It has become. As a cut-in effect, a character in a red costume appears, or a character appears together with a red object (strawberry, tomato, etc.).

Then, from the start of the fade-in, the "cut-in red appearance sound" and the "cut-in red character voice" ("directing sound") are output. The "cut-in red appearance sound" and "cut-in red character voice" are longer than the "cut-in green appearance sound" and "cut-in green character voice", respectively.

The "cut-in red appearance sound" may have the same sound effect as the "cut-in green appearance sound", but the "cut-in red character voice" is a different line from the "cut-in green character voice". Is preferable. Since the cut-in red effect is a production with a higher expectation of a big hit, for example, a line or a word may indicate a big hit.

BGM voice control (a series of fade patterns from fade-in to fade-out) is the same as the cut-in green effect, and the target value (for example, vol.40) is reduced at once from the start of the fade-in stage (fade processing 1). , Maintain its volume for a predetermined period of time. This makes it easier for the player to hear the "cut-in red appearance sound" and the "cut-in red character voice". After that, the volume gradually returns to the maximum value (vol.100) toward 135F, which is the end of the fade-out stage (fade processing 2).

Next, FIG. 8C shows an example of a cut indanger effect (“second notice effect”), which is a third advance notice effect. Here, the Danger (pattern) is a pattern that attracts the attention of the player who is displayed as "DANGER" in red letters on the yellow and black stripes, and the jackpot expectation is extremely high (about 90%). It is a notice production that appears.

As shown in the figure, with respect to the "image" executed by the liquid crystal display device 36, the fluctuation of the symbol starts, 0F to 10F is the fade-in stage, 15F to 120F is the cut-in effect stage, and 125F to 135F is the fade-out stage. It has become. As a cut-in effect, a character in a "danger pattern" costume appears, or a character appears together with a "danger pattern" object.

Then, from the start of the fade-in, the "cut-in-danger appearance sound", the "cut-in-danger character voice", and the "danger appearance sound" ("directing sound") are output. The "cut-in-danger appearance sound" and "cut-in-danger character voice" are longer than the "cut-in red appearance sound" and "cut-in red character voice", respectively.

The “danger appearance sound” (“DS” in the figure) is a sound effect that is output together with the appearance of the Danger pattern on the screen, and is different from the “cut indanger appearance sound”.

The voice control (fade pattern) of BGM is the same as the cut-in green effect and the cut-in red effect. , Maintain its volume. This makes it easier for the player to hear the "cut indanger appearance sound", the "cut indanger character voice", and the "danger appearance sound". After that, the volume gradually returns to the maximum value (vol.100) toward 135F, which is the end of the fade-out stage (fade processing 2).

When using a common fade pattern, one fade pattern data is not prepared for each cut-in effect (green, red, and Danger), but three same fade pattern data are prepared. Is memorized, and it is used as a common data structure.

Here, an example of the cut-in effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B.

First, FIG. 9A shows an execution example of the cut-in green effect described with reference to FIG. 8A. FIG. 9A (a) shows the timing at which the left and right decorative symbols 58 stop and shift to reach variation. The hold display 57 at the bottom of the screen means that the current number of holds is 2, and the butterfly 70 appears as an effect. Further, the BGM volume (indicated by the BGM mark 7') by the speaker 7 is the maximum value "5".

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 9A (b). FIG. 9A (b) shows a state of the fade-in stage of the cut-in green effect, in which the window 77 appears in the center of the screen. Although the color cannot be shown in the drawing, the background of the window 77 is green.

At this time, the volume of the BGM drops to the target value (“2” in 5 steps) at once. As a result, the appearance sound (SE) of "Jean!" And the character voice (CV) of "Very worrisome!" By the character can be heard well by the player.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 9A (c). FIG. 9A (c) shows the state of the fade-out stage of the cut-in green effect. Here, the screen returns to the screen during the reach fluctuation as shown in FIG. 9A (a), and the window 77 at the center of the screen disappears. A new operation button mark 13'appears in the center of the screen, prompting the player to operate the operation button 13. It should be noted that this button effect is an effect that determines the winning of the latter half of the reach fluctuation. Further, from this point, the volume of the BGM begins to rise (currently, "3" in 5 stages), and reaches the maximum value ("5") in a period of less than 1 second thereafter.

After the appearance of the window 77 and before the appearance of the operation button mark 13', the volume of the BGM may start to increase or reach the maximum value. In addition, the BGM is not limited to the appearance of the operation button mark 13', and is performed before the start of a predetermined effect (image display other than the operation button mark, or light emission effect or voice effect related to the next effect) executed after the cut-in green effect. May be controlled to return to the maximum value.

As described above, in the cut-in green effect, the window 77 including green appears on the screen and is executed together with the character voice (CV) suggesting a big hit. This time, an example is shown in which the winning result is determined by the player operating the operation button 13 after the window 77 of the cut-in green effect disappears, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the window 77 may appear when the player operates the operation button 13.

In the cut-in red effect described with reference to FIG. 8B, a window including red appears on the screen. Since the cut-in red effect is set as a notice effect with a higher expectation of a big hit than the cut-in green effect, for example, the character of the cut-in red effect utters a character voice such as "hot, hot!" You may try to do it.

Next, FIG. 9B shows an execution example of the cut-in-danger effect described with reference to FIG. 8C. FIG. 9B (a) shows the timing when the left and right decorative symbols 58 stop and shift to reach variation. The hold display 57 at the bottom of the screen means that the current number of holds is 2, and the butterfly 70 appears as an effect. Further, the volume of BGM by the speaker 7 is the maximum value of "5".

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 9B (b). FIG. 9B (b) shows a state of the fade-in stage of the cut-in-danger effect, in which the window 78 appears in the center of the screen. As shown, the background of the window 78 is a Danger pattern.

At this time, the volume of the BGM drops to the target value (“2” in 5 steps) at once. As a result, the appearance sound (SE) of "Picone!", The character voice (CV) of "Gee, Gekiatsu!" By the character, and the Danger sound of "Dododon!" (DS) output when the Danger pattern appears. ) Is in a state where the player can hear it well.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 9B (c). FIG. 9B (c) shows the state of the fade-out stage of the cut-in-danger effect. Here, the screen returns to the screen during the reach fluctuation as shown in FIG. 9B (a), and the window 78 at the center of the screen disappears. A new operation button mark 13 "appears in the center of the screen, prompting the player to operate the operation button 13. The operation button mark 13" rotates inside the operation button 13, and the expectation of a big hit is high. It is a display which means that it has become a high aspect.

Further, from this point, the volume of the BGM begins to rise (currently, "3" in 5 stages), and reaches the maximum value ("5") in a period of less than 1 second thereafter. Here, too, the volume of the BGM may start to rise or reach the maximum value after the appearance of the window 78 and before the appearance of the operation button mark 13 ". Further, the appearance is not limited to the appearance of the operation button mark 13". , The BGM may be controlled to return to the maximum value before the start of the predetermined effect executed after the cut-in-danger effect.

As described above, in the cut-in-danger effect, the window 78 including the Danger pattern appears on the screen, and is executed together with the character voice (CV) suggesting a big hit, the Danger appearance sound (DS), and the like.

The window 78 is not limited to the case where the background is a Danger pattern. For example, an image in which the character in the window 78 is wearing a costume with a Danger pattern, or the frame of the window 78 may be a Danger pattern. The same applies to the cut-in red effect and the cut-in green effect.

Further, the cut-in effect may be a window that covers a part of the screen as described above, or may be a display that covers the entire screen. In addition, the appearance sound, the character voice, and the Danger sound are also examples, and can be appropriately changed according to the content of the production.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B, voice control when the advance notice effects are duplicated during the game will be described. It is assumed that the advance notice effect B described below is stronger than the advance notice effect A and has a higher priority of execution.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the fade-in stage of the advance notice effect A starts from the 1st floor (for example, during the symbol change). At this time, voice control is performed based on the fade-in information of the advance notice effect A. The scenario of the advance notice effect A includes a target value of the volume to be transferred and a transition time which means the time until the target value is reached.

As shown in the figure, the fade-in information of the preview effect A has a target value of 50 (vol.50) and a transition of 15F (“first transition time”), and the BGM changes from vol.100 to vol. It decreases to 50 (fade processing 1). In this case, the calculation of the volume subtraction amount is repeated every 1F (it may be every predetermined unit time). In particular, unless the advance notice effect having a higher priority than the advance notice effect A is executed at the same time, the voice control is performed based on the initial scenario. The details of the fade calculation will be described later.

If the advance notice effect having a higher priority than the advance notice effect A is not executed, the advance notice effect A is executed after the 16th floor (16F to 299F). Further, after the 300th floor (300F to 310F), the stage shifts to the fade-out stage of the advance notice production A. Here, voice control is performed based on the fade-out information (target value 100, transition 10F) of the advance notice effect A, and the BGM volume returns to vol.100 at the designated transition time (fade process 2). In this case, the calculation of the volume addition amount is repeated every 1F so that the BGM returns to vol.100 in the period of 10F.

This time, the fade-in stage of notice production B will start from the 7th floor. Further, the advance notice effect B also has fade-in information (target value 0, transition 10F), and voice control is performed based on this fade-in information. Since the advance notice effect B has a higher priority of execution than the advance notice effect A, the voice control is switched to the voice control based on the fade-in information of the advance notice effect B after the 7th floor.

The fade-in stage of the advance notice B is from 7th floor to 16th floor, and the volume of BGM is reduced to vol.0 in the period of 10th floor (fade processing 1). In this case, the calculation of the volume subtraction amount is repeated every 1F within the period of 10F (“second transition time”). As shown in the figure, the volume of BGM gradually decreases during the period from 1F to 6F, but rapidly approaches vol.0 after the 7th floor. In this way, when the fade-in information is different, the fade information is recalculated.

The notice production B is executed from the 17th floor onward (17th floor to 301F), but it is a vol.0 (silence) production. Further, from the 302nd floor onward (302F to 316F), the stage shifts to the fade-out stage of the advance notice production B. Here, too, priority is given to the advance notice effect A, voice control is performed based on the fade-out information (target value 100, transition 15F) of the advance notice effect B, and the BGM volume returns to vol.100 at the specified transition time (). Fade processing 2). In this case, the calculation of the volume addition amount is repeated every 1F so that the BGM returns to vol.100 in the period of 15F.

The above is an effect in which both the advance notice effect A and the advance notice effect B lower the volume of the BGM, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the advance notice effect A is an effect of lowering the volume and the advance notice effect B is an effect of increasing the volume, the voice control is performed in which the lowered volume is raised after the start of the advance notice effect B.

Next, FIG. 10B shows an execution example when a plurality of advance notice effects (notice effect A, advance notice effect B) occur at the same time. This time, the notice production A will be a step-up effect, and the notice effect B will be a blackout effect described later.

FIG. 10B (a) shows a symbol variation screen, and the three decorative symbols 58 are being varied. The hold display 57 at the bottom of the screen means that the current number of holds is 2, and the butterfly 70 appears as an effect. Further, the BGM volume (indicated by the BGM mark 7') by the speaker 7 is the maximum value "5".

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 10B (b). FIG. 10B (b) shows the execution timing of the fade-in of the step-up effect (first stage SU1). From this point, the volume of the BGM begins to decrease (currently, "4" in 5 stages), and the volume decreases to the target value in a period of less than 1 second thereafter.

The first stage SU1 of the step-up effect is an effect in which the palm 79 appears with the appearance sound (SE) of "Dawn!". At this time, since the volume of the BGM is slightly lowered, the appearance sound is easily heard by the player. In this step-up effect, each time the step-up is performed, the larger palms are piled up one after another on the front surface of the palm 79.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 10B (c). FIG. 10B (c) shows the execution timing of the fade-in of the blackout effect. Here, the blackout effect is an effect in which the screen suddenly disappears and becomes pitch black (decorative pattern 58'moves to the corner of the screen).

The target value of the BGM for the blackout effect is silence (vol.0), and the transition time is shorter than the step-up effect (10F). For this reason, the volume of BGM drops sharply (currently, "1" in 5 stages). At the time of fading in of the blackout effect, an appearance sound such as "Puttsu!" That the TV turns off is output.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 10B (d). FIG. 10B (d) shows a state in which the blackout effect is being executed. Here, since the volume of the BGM is 0 (x mark), it is in a quiet state with no sound and no other sound effects.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 10B (e). FIG. 10B (e) shows the execution timing of the fade-out of the blackout effect. From this point, the volume of BGM begins to rise (currently, "2" in 5 stages).

According to FIG. 10A, the fade-out of the blackout effect and the fade-out of the step-up effect partially overlap, but the fade information is calculated based on the fade-out information of the blackout effect having a high priority.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 10B (f). Here, the screen returns to the symbol variation screen as shown in FIG. 10B (a), but the decorative symbol 58 shifts to the reach variation. In addition, the volume of the BGM returns to the maximum value (vol.100), and then the effect when the reach fluctuates is performed. At this time, it is desirable to set the BGM as the BGM for reach fluctuation and return it to the maximum value.

After returning to the maximum value in the non-reach BGM once, the BGM for reach variation may be regenerated. Further, after returning to the symbol variation screen in a silent state, the BGM at the time of reach may be reproduced at the maximum value.

In addition to the above-mentioned step-up notice and blackout notice, the notice effect includes a cut-in effect, a dialogue notice, a background change notice, and the like, and any combination has a priority of execution. Then, when a plurality of advance notice effects occur at the same time, voice control is performed based on the fade-in information and the fade-out information of the advance notice effects having a high priority. The advance notice effect A and the advance notice effect B in FIG. 10A may be a combination of any of the above-mentioned advance notice effects.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B, voice control when an error occurs during execution of the advance notice effect will be described. It should be noted that the error notification usually has a higher priority than any of the advance notice effects, and is executed with priority.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the fade-in stage of the advance notice effect A starts from the 1st floor (for example, during the symbol change). At this time, voice control is performed based on the fade-in information of the advance notice effect A.

As shown in the figure, the fade-in information of the preview effect A has a target value of 50 (vol.50) and a transition time of 15F, and the BGM is controlled to decrease from vol.100 to vol.50 during the period of 15F. (Fade processing 1). In particular, voice control is executed based on the initial scenario unless there is a notice effect or an error that has a higher priority than the advance notice effect A at the same time.

From the 16th floor onward (16th floor to 299th floor), the advance notice effect A is executed. Further, after the 300th floor (300F to 310F), the stage shifts to the fade-out stage of the advance notice production A. Here, voice control is performed based on the fade-out information of the advance notice effect A, and the BGM volume returns to vol.100 at the specified transition time (fade process 2).

This time, an error occurs on the 7th floor. Since the error notification has a higher priority than the advance notice effect A, the error display and the voice notification (“specific notification”) are given priority. Therefore, after the 7th floor, the voice control is switched to the error notification.

When an error notification is performed, the BGM is set to silence (vol.0) (“specific value”) at once. As shown in the figure, the volume of the BGM gradually decreases during the period from the 1st floor to the 6th floor, and the volume continues to decrease internally even after the 7th floor. However, when an error occurs, the actual volume is set to 0, so that there is no BGM after the 7th floor.

From the 7th floor onward (7th floor to 304th floor), an error warning sound and error content are output as error notification. Then, when the error is cleared at the 304th eye, the process returns to the voice control of the volume (“calculated value”) based on the advance notice effect A.

Since the 300th floor and thereafter are in the fade-out stage of the advance notice effect A, voice control is performed based on the fade-out information (target value 100, transition 10F) of the advance notice effect A. When the error is cleared during this period, the actual volume is returned to the current volume, so that the process returns to vol.100 at the specified transition time, as in the case where the execution of the advance notice effect A is continued (fade process 2).

Next, an execution example when an error occurs during the execution of the advance notice effect A will be described with reference to FIG. 11B. The notice effect A is the above-mentioned step-up effect (second stage SU2), and the error is the front door opening error effect.

FIG. 11B (a) shows a symbol variation screen, and the three decorative symbols 58 are being varied. The hold display 57 at the bottom of the screen means that the current number of holds is 2, and the butterfly 70 appears as an effect. Further, the BGM volume (indicated by the BGM mark 7') by the speaker 7 is the maximum value "5".

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 11B (b). FIG. 11B (b) shows the execution timing of the fade-in of the first stage SU1 of the step-up effect. From this point, the volume of the BGM begins to decrease (currently, "4" in 5 stages), and then decreases to the target value in a period of less than 1 second. Further, at this time, since the volume of the BGM is slightly lowered, the appearance sound is easily heard by the player.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 11B (c). FIG. 11B (c) shows the timing when an error occurs in which the front door 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is opened and the error notification is started. Since the error notification has a higher priority than all the advance notice effects, the volume of the BGM immediately becomes 0 and the BGM disappears.

Then, as an error notification (ER), the sound "The door is open" is output. At this time, since the volume of the BGM is 0, the player can hear the error notification very well. A warning sound (buzzer sound) may be output together with the error notification.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 11B (d). FIG. 11B (d) shows a screen (“specific notification”) during error notification. Here, there is no BGM, and error notification is continuing. In addition, a window 81 for notifying the content of the error appears on the display screen.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 11B (e). FIG. 11B (e) shows the timing at which the front door opening error is cleared. Also, from this point, the volume of BGM begins to rise (currently, "2" in 5 stages). Then, the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect is executed. Normally, the second stage SU2 also has an appearance sound (such as "Dawn!"), But if this effect is executed immediately before the error is cleared, it will be drowned out by an error notification or a warning sound.

After that, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 11B (f). Here, the screen returns to the symbol variation screen as shown in FIG. 11B (a), and the decorative symbol 58 on the left stops. The volume of the BGM reaches the maximum value (vol.100), and then the effect when the symbol changes is performed. If it does not develop after the second stage SU2 of the step-up effect, it does not shift to the reach variation, and the three decorative symbols 58 often stop in the form of being off.

In addition to the above-mentioned front door opening error, the error includes a vibration error, a radio wave error, a magnetic error, a RWM clear, and the like, and any error is executed with priority over the advance notice effect. In addition to voice control, the error notification screen is displayed in the foreground for screen display.

During the error notification, the changing decorative symbol 58 continues to change without pausing. However, it is possible that the advance notice effect of the execution schedule is interrupted or hidden behind the error notification screen so that it cannot be visually recognized.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a fade calculation for executing a cut-in effect or the like based on the above-mentioned fade-in information and fade-out information will be described. Here, a case where a plurality of advance notice effects (notice effect X, advance notice effect Y) occur at the same time will be described as an example. Up to now, the volume has been expressed as vol. 0 to 100, but since it is managed in hexadecimal for control purposes, the minimum value is 0 (hexadecimal 0x00) and the maximum value is 128 (hexadecimal 0x80) below. And.

First, as shown in FIG. 12A, the fade-in information of the advance notice effect X has a target value of 32 (hexadecimal 0x20) and a transition time (“first transition time”) of 15F (0.5 seconds). Is. Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, the fade-in information of the advance notice effect Y has a target value of 0 (hexadecimal 0x00) and a transition time (“second transition time”) of 10F (0.3 seconds). Is.

At 0F when the fade-in of the advance notice effect X starts, the volume of the BGM is 128, which is the current value (initial value), and reaches the target value of 32 in the period of 15F. Therefore, when 1F is set as a unit time, the decrease in volume in each frame (F) can be calculated by the following (Equation 1) (“first calculation process”).
｜ Current value-Target value ｜ / Transition time = Decrease rate ・ ・ ・ (Equation 1)

Specifically, at the point (X0) in FIG. 12 (c), (128-32) /15 = 6.4 (≈6), so that the volume at the point (X1) after the lapse of 1F is 128. It is calculated as -6 = 122.

In addition, when calculating by (Equation 1) continuously, note that the remaining transition time is 14F, and from (122-32) /14=6.42 (≈6), the point after 1F has passed. The volume at (X2) is calculated as 122-6 = 116. By repeating such fade calculation, the volume of the target value is reached in the period of the point (X15), that is, 15F, unless a high-priority effect or the like is generated.

On the other hand, considering the case where the advance notice effect Y, which has a higher execution priority than the advance notice effect X, is executed from the 7th floor, the volume of the advance notice effect Y is lowered (decreased) in each frame by using (Equation 1). Rate) is calculated (“second calculation process”), and the volume is reduced to the target value (0).

On the 7th floor, the volume of BGM has dropped to 92 (0x5C in hexadecimal). Therefore, at the point (Y0) in FIG. 12 (c), (92-0) / 10 = 9.2 (≈9), so that the volume at the point (Y1) after the lapse of 1F is 92-9 = It is calculated as 83.

By repeating such a fade calculation every unit time, the volume of the target value is reached at the point (Y10), that is, in the period of 10F. Since the transition time of the advance notice effect Y is shorter than that of the advance notice effect X, the volume of the BGM drops sharply after the 7th floor when the fade-in of the advance notice effect Y starts.

Since the above example is the fade-in process of the advance notice effect X, the decrease rate of the unit time is calculated from the left side of (Equation 1), and the volume is subtracted from the current value based on the decrease rate. there were. On the other hand, in the case of the fade-out process, the rate of increase in unit time is obtained from the left side of (Equation 1). Therefore, the process is to add the volume from the current location based on the rate of increase.

Next, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

First, the main control board 24 performs a timer management process (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer, and each of them clocks the time related to the game.

The main control board 24 manages a large number of timers by updating (subtracting timers) various timers according to the processing state. Then, the process proceeds to step S20.

In step S20, the main control board 24 performs the prize ball management process. This is a process for periodically confirming whether or not the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 has won the first and second special symbol start openings 38a and 38b and the general winning opening 42. When the main control board 24 detects that the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 is turned on, the main control board 24 transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

Upon receiving the above signal, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (furthermore, the payout control board 29 sends the game ball payout device 19 to the game ball payout device 19. (Send a control signal towards). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage plate 11 (or the lower storage plate 12 when the upper storage plate 11 is full). After the prize ball management process, the process proceeds to step S30.

In step S30, the main control board 24 normally performs a symbol management process. This is a process of periodically confirming whether or not the game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 has passed through the normal symbol start gate 40. When the start gate passage sensor 40c inside the start gate 40 for a normal symbol detects that the gate is on, the main control board 24 transmits a ball detection signal to the main control board 24.

When the main control board 24 receives the above signal, it acquires a random value of a normal symbol. Up to four random numbers can be stored in the lottery, and the winning / failing lottery of the above random values is performed in the order in which they are stored.

Further, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by blinking the LED, and after a predetermined time elapses, the normal symbol displays a winning or losing mode according to the lottery result and stops. After stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the main control board 24 normally performs an electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory based on the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol stops in a hitting manner, the main control board 24 transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the normal electric accessory, and starts the second special symbol for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member of the mouth 38b is opened.

The main control board 24 closes the opening / closing member when the predetermined time elapses or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins in the second special symbol start port 38b before the elapse of the predetermined time. The control signal of is transmitted to the solenoid for ordinary electric accessories. As a result, the opening / closing member is closed. After closing the opening / closing member, the process proceeds to step S50.

In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a detached manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control board 24 does nothing and performs the normal electric accessory management process. To finish.

In step S50, the main control board 24 performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins a prize in the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

Although the details will be described later, when the start winning opening sensors 38c and 38d detect the game ball, the starting winning opening sensors 38c and 38d transmit the ball detection signal to the main control board 24, and the main control board 24 sends the ball detection signal. In response to this, for example, one random value is acquired from the 600 random values (lottery of a special symbol), and the effect mode for the acquired random value is determined.

The main control board 24 transmits an effect command to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped in a hit or miss mode depending on the lottery result after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 36 as a decorative symbol that can be reliably recognized by the player. Then, the process proceeds to step S60.

Finally, in step S60, the main control board 24 performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the grand prize device 39 (hereinafter, also referred to as a special electric accessory) based on the lottery result of the special symbol.

Although the details will be described later, when the special symbol stops in the hit mode, it becomes a so-called big hit, and a predetermined number of special games are given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in an detached manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process is completed, the game management process is also completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special symbol management process (FIG. 13: step S50), the main control board 24 determines the special symbol operation status (during fluctuation standby, during fluctuation, and during confirmation time), which will be described later, and manages each process.

First, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 1 (step S51). This determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the first special symbol start port 38a. When a game ball is won in the first special symbol start opening 38a, the CPU 241 on the main control board side has 600 random values based on the ball detection signal sent from the first start winning opening sensor 38c. Get one random value from the inside.

The effect information table is stored in the ROM 242. The main control board side CPU 241 reads the effect mode corresponding to the acquired random number value from the effect information table. Further, the CPU 241 on the main control board side also performs a process of acquiring the jackpot determination flag based on the random number value and storing it in the work area.

When the game ball wins the first special symbol start port 38a during the variable display of the special symbol, the CPU 241 on the main control board side sends an effect command including a random number value (lottery result) and an effect mode to the hold storage area of the RAM 243. Remember. Further, the main control board side CPU 241 transmits an effect command to the effect control board 25, and the effect control board 25 analyzes the effect command after receiving the effect command and transmits the effect command to the liquid crystal control CPU 261 as a liquid crystal command. The liquid crystal control CPU 261 stores this liquid crystal command as hold information in the liquid crystal control RAM 263. The maximum number of reserved information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is, for example, four. Then, the process proceeds to step S52.

In step S52, the main control board 24 performs the start port check process 2. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second special symbol start port 38b, and the same process as in the start port check process 1 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S53.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S53). Here, the condition device is a device whose operation is a condition necessary for the operation of the accessory continuous actuating device, and a combination of specific symbols is displayed, or a game ball (the accessory continuous actuating device is activated). (Excluding those that have won a prize in the large winning opening that has opened or expanded while the entrance is open.) It means that it operates when it passes through a specific area in the large winning opening. If the condition device operation flag is on (“YES” in step S53), the process proceeds to step S58.

On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not turned on (“NO” in step S53), the process proceeds to step S54. That is, steps S54 to S57 are processes in the case of a normal gaming state in which no big hit has occurred.

When the determination in step S53 is "NO", the main control board 24 determines the special symbol operation status (step S54). When the special symbol operation status (hereinafter, also referred to as the special symbol operation status) is set to "00H" or "01H", the special symbol is "waiting for change", so the process proceeds to step S55.

Further, when the special symbol operation status is set to "02H", the special symbol is "changing", so the process proceeds to step S56. Further, when the special symbol operation status is set to "03H", the special symbol is "during the confirmation time", so the process proceeds to step S57. Hereinafter, the processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

First, the special symbol variation start processing (step S55) performed in the special symbol management processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15B.

First, in FIG. 15A, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the number of special figure reserved balls is 0 (step S71). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure is 0 (“YES” in step S71), the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure is not 0 (“NO” in step S71), the process proceeds to step S76 (see FIG. 15B).

In step S72, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first special symbol starting port 38a or the second special symbol starting port 38b. If the determination in step S72 is "YES", a random number value is acquired and the process proceeds to step S81 (see FIG. 15B).

When the determination in step S72 is "NO", the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S73). As will be described later, immediately after the special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 14: step S57) is executed, "01H" is set as the special symbol operation status.

If the special symbol operation status is "00H" ("YES" in step S73), the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special figure operation status is not "00H" ("01H") ("NO" in step S73), the process proceeds to step S74.

In step S74, the main control board 24 transmits a customer waiting demo command. The "customer waiting demo command" is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is 0 and the special figure operation status is "01H". Then, the process proceeds to step S75.

In step S75, the main control board 24 sets 00H to the special figure operation status. This set ends the special symbol variation start process, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of "YES" in the determination of step S73 is repeated unless the hold information or the start opening winning is generated.

When the determination in step S71 is "NO", the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls in the special figure (FIG. 15B: step S76). Then, the process proceeds to step S77.

In step S77, the main control board 24 transmits a hold subtraction command toward the effect control board 25. As a result, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (7-segment LED on the right side) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are subtracted by 1. Then, the process proceeds to step S78.

In step S78, the main control board 24 shifts the hold storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4, which have the same number as the maximum number of reserved balls, are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the hold storage area 4 in which the latest hold information is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S79.

In step S79, the main control board 24 performs a random number determination process for determining the operation of the special electric accessory. This is a hit determination process of the special figure based on the acquired random number value. In addition, the process of storing the jackpot determination flag in the work area is also performed.

In the present embodiment, since the jackpot probability differs between the normal game state and the time saving state and the probability fluctuation state, the number of random numbers that become the "big hit" is different. The number of random numbers, the random values for "big hit", "reach", and the like can be changed as appropriate. Then, the process proceeds to step S80.

In step S80, the main control board 24 performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the jackpot determination flag is on, the game state transition table according to the jackpot type is selected, and the values are stored in various buffers with reference to this. Then, the process proceeds to step S81.

In step S81, the main control board 24 sets the changing flag of the special figure to ON. Then, the process proceeds to step S82.

In step S82, the main control board 24 transmits a decorative symbol designation command. The decorative symbol is a symbol that is variablely displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The main control board 24 creates a "decorative symbol designation command" and transmits it to the effect control board 25. Then, the process proceeds to step S83.

Finally, the main control board 24 makes various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S83). Specifically, "00H" (erasure) is set in the random number storage area 0. Further, since the special symbol operation status is set to "02H" (during change), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S54) will be performed in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S54), which will be described later. FIG. 14: Branches to step S56). After that, the special symbol change start process is terminated. The process returns to FIG. 14, and then proceeds to step S58, which will be described later.

Next, the special symbol changing process (step S56) performed in the special symbol management process will be briefly described. When the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 14: step S54) determines that the special symbol operation status is "02H" (during fluctuation), the main control board 24 performs this process.

The main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer, which is a timer related to the fluctuation time of the special figure, is 0, and when this timer becomes 0, transmits a "fluctuation stop command". .. In addition, although various settings are made when the fluctuation is stopped, the special symbol operation status is set to "03H" (during the confirmation time). Therefore, in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status is determined (FIG. 14: step S54). At, the process branches to the special symbol confirmation time process (FIG. 14: step S57), which will be described later. After that, the processing during the special symbol change is terminated.

Next, the special symbol confirmation time process (step S57) performed in the special symbol management process will be described with reference to FIGS. 16A and 16B.

First, in FIG. 16A, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S91). Here, it is determined whether or not the time for confirming the special figure has elapsed. When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S92. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the processing is terminated during the special symbol confirmation time (see FIG. 16B).

If the determination in step S91 is "YES", the main control board 24 sets the special figure operation status to "01H" (step S92). Since the special symbol operation status is set to "01H" (waiting for change), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status is determined to branch to the special symbol change start process (FIG. 14: step S55). become. Then, the process proceeds to step S93.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (step S93). If the jackpot flag is on, the process proceeds to step S94. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S95.

When the determination in step S93 is "YES", the main control board 24 makes various settings when the jackpot symbol is stopped (step S94). For example, the jackpot determination flag is returned to "00H" and the condition device operation flag is set to "5AH (ON)". After that, the processing is completed during the special symbol confirmation time.

Further, when the determination in step S93 is "NO", the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S95). The special figure time reduction counter is a counter that counts the number of times in the time reduction state. For example, 0 is set in the normal gaming state.

If the special figure time reduction counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S99 (see FIG. 16B). On the other hand, if the special figure time reduction counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S96.

When the determination in step S95 is "NO", the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special figure time reduction counter (step S96). The following steps S96 to S98 are processes related to subtraction of the number of time reductions.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure time reduction counter is 0 (step S97). If the special figure time reduction counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S98. On the other hand, if the special figure time reduction counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S99 (see FIG. 16B).

If the determination in step S97 is "YES", the main control board 24 makes various settings at the end of the time reduction (step S98). For example, the normal figure time reduction state flag and the special figure time reduction state flag are set to "00H", respectively. Then, the process proceeds to step S99 (see FIG. 16B).

Next, in FIG. 16B, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S99). The probability variation state of the present embodiment is limited to the number of times, and the remaining number of times of the probability variation state is counted by the special figure probability variation counter.

If the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (“YES” in step S99), the processing is terminated during the special symbol confirmation time. On the other hand, if the special figure probability variation counter is not 0 (“NO” in step S99), the process proceeds to step S100.

When the determination in step S99 is "NO", the main control board 24 subtracts 1 from the special figure probability variation counter (step S100). The following steps S100 to S102 are processes related to subtraction of the probability variation number.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special figure probability variation counter is 0 (step S101). If the special figure probability variation counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, if the special symbol probability variation counter is not 0, the processing is terminated during the special symbol confirmation time.

If the determination in step S101 is "YES", the main control board 24 makes various settings at the end of the probability change (step S102). For example, the normal figure probability change state flag and the special figure probability change state flag are set to "00H", respectively. After that, the processing is completed during the special symbol confirmation time. After the processing during the special symbol confirmation time is completed, the process proceeds to step S58 of FIG.

Finally, the main control board 24 updates the special symbol display data (step S58). Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. After that, the special symbol management process is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process (FIG. 13: step S60), the main control board 24 has a special electric accessory operation status (big hit start process, special electric accessory operation start process, special electric accessory operation process), which will be described later. Special electric accessory operation continuation determination process, jackpot end process) is determined, and each process is managed.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S61). If the condition device operation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not on, this process ends. That is, from step S62 onward, it is a process when a big hit occurs.

When the determination in step S61 is "YES", the main control board 24 determines the operation status of the special electric accessory (step S62). When the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter, also referred to as the special electric accessory operation status) is set to "00H", it is the "big hit start" time, so the process proceeds to step S63.

Further, when the special electric power operation status is set to "01H", it means that "special electric power operation is starting", so the process proceeds to step S64. Similarly, when the special electric power operation status is set to "02H", it means that "special electric power operation is in progress", so the process proceeds to step S65.

Further, when the special electric operation status is set to "03H", it means that "the special electric operation continuation is being determined". Therefore, the process proceeds to step S66, and when the special electric operation status is set to "04H", "big hit". Since it is "finishing", the process proceeds to step S67.

The details of the processes of steps S63 to S67 will be described below. Further, after these processes are completed, the main control board 24 ends the special electric accessory management process.

Next, the jackpot start process (step S63) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the main control board 24 makes various settings at the start of a big hit (step S111). Specifically, the accessory continuous operation device operation flag is turned on, and "01H" is set in the continuous number counter. The continuous number counter is used to count the number of rounds in the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process described later (see FIG. 21), and "01H" means the first round.

Further, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to "01H" (special electric accessory operation is starting), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 17: step S62) will be performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 17: step S62). 17: The process proceeds to step S64). After completing various settings at the start of the jackpot, the process proceeds to step S112.

In step S112, the main control board 24 sets various data according to the jackpot type. Specifically, the maximum number of rounds and the round display LED number are stored in the RAM 243, and the jackpot start interval time is stored in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The jackpot start interval time is used in the special electric accessory operation start process described later (see FIG. 19). Then, the process proceeds to step S113.

Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot start interval command (step S113). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "big hit start interval command" to the effect control board 25. After that, the jackpot start process is completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the special electric accessory operation start process (step S64) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S121). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time has elapsed, or whether or not the inter-round interval time, which will be described later, has elapsed.

When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the special electric accessory operation start process is terminated.

If the determination in step S121 is "YES", the main control board 24 transmits a large winning opening opening command (step S122). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "large winning opening opening command" to the effect control board 25. Then, the process proceeds to step S123.

In step S123, the main control board 24 stores the special electric accessory operation time according to the jackpot type and the number of rounds in the special symbol accessory operation timer. For example, when the probability variation symbol is won this time, the special electric accessory operation time of each of the 16 rounds is set in the special symbol accessory operation timer. Then, the process proceeds to step S124.

In step S124, the main control board 24 makes various settings at the start of the opening operation. Specifically, the large winning opening winning number counter is set to "00H". "00H" means that the number of winnings is "0".

Further, since the operation status of the special electric accessory is set to "02H" (during special electric operation), the processing during operation of the special electric accessory (FIG. 17) is performed in the next determination of the operation status of the special electric accessory (FIG. 17: step S62). : Step S65). Then, the process proceeds to step S125.

Finally, the main control board 24 performs a large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process (step S125). In this big winning opening opening / closing operation setting process, the main control board 24 sets ON / OFF of the solenoid based on the big hit type, the number of rounds, the special symbol accessory operation timer, and the solenoid operation pattern. The solenoid referred to here is a solenoid that drives the opening / closing door of the prize-winning device 39. After that, the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process is completed. As a result, the special electric accessory operation start process is completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the special electric accessory operating process (step S65) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not there has been a prize in the large winning opening (step S131). Winning is detected by the large winning opening sensor 39c of the large winning opening. If there is a prize in the big prize opening (“YES” in step S131), the process proceeds to step S132. On the other hand, if there is no prize (“NO” in step S131), the process proceeds to step S135.

If the determination in step S131 is "YES", the main control board 24 adds 1 to the number of winnings (step S132). That is, the process is such that the large winning opening sensor 39c counts the prescribed number of winnings to be won in the large winning opening. Then, the process proceeds to step S133.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been reached (step S133). When the maximum number of winnings is reached, the process proceeds to step S134. On the other hand, if the maximum number of winnings has not been reached yet, the process proceeds to step S135. The maximum number of winnings may be different depending on the jackpot type.

If the determination in step S133 is "YES", the main control board 24 clears the special symbol accessory operation timer (step S134). By clearing the special symbol accessory operation timer, the process proceeds to the process when one round game is completed (“YES” in step S136). Then, the process proceeds to step S135.

In step S135, the main control board 24 performs a large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process. Since the details of the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process have been described in step S125 of FIG. 19, the description thereof will be omitted here. Then, the process proceeds to step S136.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S136). Here, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time has elapsed. When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S137. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet set to 0, the processing during operation of the special electric accessory is terminated.

If the determination in step S136 is "YES", the main control board 24 transmits an inter-round interval command (step S137). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits an "inter-round interval command" to the effect control board 25. The "inter-round interval command" is, for example, a command for notifying the transition to the interval between the first round and the second round. Then, the process proceeds to step S138.

In step S138, the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the opening operation. Specifically, the operation status of the special electric accessory is set to "03H" (during determination of continuation of special electric operation). As a result, in the next special electric accessory operation status determination process (FIG. 17: step S62), the process proceeds to the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (FIG. 17: step S66). The main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the opening operation (step S139). Here, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 1980 ms. This corresponds to the remaining ball discharge time of the normal round. After that, the processing during operation of the special electric accessory is completed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process (step S66) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control board 24 performs a large winning opening winning number check process (step S141). Since the details of the large winning opening winning number check process are the same as the processes described in steps S131 to S134 of FIG. 20, the description thereof will be omitted here. Then, the process proceeds to step S142.

In step S142, the main control board 24 performs a large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process. Since the details of the large winning opening opening / closing operation setting process are as described in step S125 of FIG. 19, the description thereof will be omitted here. Then, the process proceeds to step S143.

Next, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S143). Here, it is determined whether or not the remaining ball discharge time has elapsed. When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S144. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process is terminated.

If the determination in step S143 is "YES", the main control board 24 determines whether or not the maximum number of rounds has been reached (step S144). In the present embodiment, when the maximum 16th round (per probability variation symbol) or 10th round (per probability variation symbol) is reached, the process proceeds to step S148. On the other hand, the process proceeds to step S145 until the 15th round (per probability variation symbol) or the 9th round (per probability variation symbol).

When the determination in step S144 is "NO", the main control board 24 adds 1 to the continuous number counter (step S145). That is, it is a process of counting the number of rounds of the special game. Then, the process proceeds to step S146.

In step S146, the main control board 24 stores the interval time between rounds in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The special symbol accessory operation timer is used in the special electric accessory operation start process (see FIG. 19). Then, the process proceeds to step S147.

In step S147, the main control board 24 makes various settings at the time of continuation. Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H". The special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H" in any of "start", "between rounds" or "end" of the jackpot round, but here it is "between rounds".

Further, since the special electric accessory operation status is set to "01H" (special electric accessory operation is starting), the special electric accessory operation start process (FIG. 17: step S62) will be performed in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 17: step S62). 17: The process proceeds to step S64). After that, the operation continuation determination process of the special electric accessory operation is terminated.

Next, when the determination in step S144 is "YES", the main control board 24 makes various settings at the end (step S148). Specifically, the special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H". The special electric accessory operation flag is set to "00H" because the jackpot round is "finished".

Further, since the special electric operation status is set to "04H" (during the end of the big hit), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 17: step S62), the process proceeds to the big hit end process (FIG. 22: step S67). become. Then, the process proceeds to step S149.

In step S149, the main control board 24 stores the end interval time in the special symbol accessory operation timer. The end interval time is used in the jackpot end process described later (see FIG. 22). Then, the process proceeds to step S150.

Finally, the main control board 24 transmits a jackpot end interval command (step S150). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a "big hit end interval command" to the effect control board 25. After that, the operation continuation determination process of the special electric accessory operation is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the jackpot end process (step S67) performed in the special electric accessory management process will be described.

First, the main control board 24 determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S151). Here, it is determined whether or not the end interval time has elapsed. When the special symbol accessory operation timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S152. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the jackpot end process is terminated.

If the determination in step S151 is "YES", the main control board 24 performs various settings 1 at the end of the jackpot (step S152). Specifically, the condition device operation flag, the continuous number counter, the maximum continuous number buffer, etc. used in each step during the special electric accessory management process are all cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step S153.

In step S153, the main control board 24 performs various settings 2 at the end of the big hit. The details of the setting are as described with reference to FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S154.

In step S154, the main control board 24 performs various settings 3 at the end of the jackpot. Specifically, since the special electric operation status is set to "00H" (big hit start), in the next special electric accessory operation status determination (FIG. 17: step S62), the big hit start process (FIG. 17: step S63) is performed. I will move forward. Then, the process proceeds to step S155.

Finally, the main control board 24 updates the game state notification information (step S155). For example, when the game shifts to the time saving game state after this, the time saving medium notification lamp is turned on. After that, the jackpot end process is completed. The processing performed by the main control board 24 has been described above.

Hereinafter, the main processing performed on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. 23. This main process includes an initialization process performed when the effect control board 25 is started.

First, the effect control board 25 performs an initialization process (step S201). This mainly performs various initial settings of the effect control board 25, and is performed only once at startup. Then, the process proceeds to step S202.

Next, the effect control board 25 determines whether or not the main loop update cycle has been reached (step S202). The main loop is a process from steps S204 to S209 described later, and the update cycle is 16 ms.

When 16 ms of the update cycle elapses when the process proceeds to step S202 (“YES” in step S202), the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, in the state before the elapse of 16 ms, since the update cycle has not been reached, the determination is "NO". In this case, the process proceeds to step S203.

When the determination in step S202 is "NO", the effect control board 25 performs various soft random number update processes (step S203). After that, the processes of steps S202 and S203 are repeated until the update cycle is reached. During this loop period, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21) having a 1 ms cycle is executed. The effect control board 25 counts the number of interrupt processes and determines whether or not the above 16 ms have elapsed. judge.

If the determination in step S202 is "YES", the effect control board 25 performs the LED data update process (step S204). As described above, steps S204 to S209 are the main loop processes, but here, the light emitting mode of the decorative LED is changed by updating the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35. Then, the process proceeds to step S205.

In step S205, the effect control board 25 performs a reception command analysis process. This analyzes the types of control commands received and stored by the effect control board 25, and makes various settings accordingly. For example, when the "big hit start interval command" transmitted in the big hit start process (see FIG. 18) is received, the effect control board 25 sets the start interval. Then, the process proceeds to step S206.

In step S206, the effect control board 25 performs the main scenario update process. Specifically, the effect is updated according to the received control command. Then, the process proceeds to step S207.

In step S207, the effect control board 25 performs sound output processing. Specifically, the sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Then, the process proceeds to step S208.

In step S208, the effect control board 25 performs a solenoid update process. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used for the movable body and the movable accessory is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S209.

Finally, the effect control board 25 performs noise countermeasure processing (step S209). Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process is completed, the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processes are continuously executed.

Next, the timer interrupt process on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. 24. This is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-mentioned sub-control side main process (see FIG. 23).

First, the effect control board 25 initially sets the CPU register (step S211). Specifically, the initial refresh value of the port is set. After that, the process proceeds to step S212.

In step S212, the effect control board 25 performs output processing. Specifically, the output processing of the solenoid and the motor used for the movable body and the movable accessory is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S213.

In step S213, the effect control board 25 performs the operation button input state update process. The effect control board 25 updates the input state when the operation button 13 is operated. Then, the process proceeds to step S214.

In step S214, the effect control board 25 performs the switch input state update process. Specifically, the input information of the volume switch or the like is confirmed, and processing is performed according to the information. Then, the process proceeds to step S215.

In step S215, the effect control board 25 performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. Then, the process proceeds to step S216.

In step S216, the effect control board 25 performs the motor update process. Specifically, detailed operation settings of the motor used for the movable body and the movable accessory are set. Then, the process proceeds to step S217.

In step S217, the effect control board 25 performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output is performed so that the frame decoration LED 8 and the board decoration LED 35 are turned on and blinked at a required timing. Then, the process proceeds to step S218.

Finally, the effect control board 25 increments the work for the main loop update cycle by 1 (step S218). This is a process of incrementing the work for the main loop update cycle by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop process (FIGS. 23: steps S204 to S209). After that, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment has been described above.

The above description is a part of the embodiment of the present invention, and various other embodiments can be considered. For example, in FIG. 10A, the case where two notice effects occur at the same time has been described, but there may be a case where three or more notice effects occur at the same time. Even in such a case, the fade calculation is performed based on the scenario of the advance notice effect having a high priority of execution.

As a step-up effect, I explained the effect that the glass gradually breaks and the effect that the palms overlap, but the effect that counts down the numbers such as "3", "2", "1", "Large", "This" It may be an effect in which significant character strings appear in sequence, such as "" and "ri". In addition, it can be said that a step-up effect in a broad sense is an effect in which the movable body gradually advances to the front surface of the liquid crystal display device, or the movement or rotation becomes faster.

As the cut-in effect, an effect in which a window (image) including a predetermined color appears is shown, but the effect is not limited to this. For example, if the content is such that the main character fights and fights against each other, an enemy character or a fellow character having different strengths may appear for a moment. In addition, it may be produced by a character string such as "super heat" or "opportunity".

Further, in the above embodiment, a ball game machine (pachinko game machine) using a game ball as a game medium is illustrated as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an enclosed game machine in which a game ball is circulated inside the game machine, a rotating body type game machine (pachislot machine) that uses a game medal as a game medium, an arrange ball game machine, and a sparrow ball game machine (all). Detailed rules are shown in "Rules for certification of gaming machines and certification of types, etc.").

For example, in the case of a revolving pachinko / pachislot machine, a lottery for winning combinations is performed when the starting operation (lever on) is triggered. Therefore, the cut-in effect may be performed at the timing of the player's starting operation.

When this is applied to the present invention, the voice control of the BGM is performed at the timing of the start operation based on the fade-in process of the cut-in effect. Since the cut-in effect of the revolving pachinko machine is often accompanied by a predetermined line and a warning sound, for example, by controlling the volume of the BGM to be lowered at once, the player can hear the sound effect well.

In addition, in the spinning machine, when the player starts the machine, the backlights of all the reels are turned off, the liquid crystal display is blacked out, and the spinning machine is not operating. The freeze effect that becomes a state is known. When the winning notification and the winning notification (blessing) of a specific role are performed by turning off the backlight or combining the flashes, the BGM may be silent. Further, since the freeze effect is also silenced for a predetermined time, the voice control of the present invention in which the volume of the BGM is set to 0 at once can be applied.

The freeze effect and other notice effects (step-up effect, cut-in effect, etc.) may be performed at the same time. Since the freeze effect is an effect that is usually used as a jackpot confirmation effect and has a high priority of execution, the fade calculation can be performed in preference to other effects.

As described above, the part described by taking the rotating body type game machine as an example and not described in the present embodiment (the embodiment of the pachinko game machine) can naturally be applied to the pachinko game machine. Needless to say.

1 Pachinko game machine,
4 game board, 4a game area,
7 speakers,
8 frame decoration LED, 35 board decoration LED,
13 operation buttons, 14 direction keys,
15 hand gimmick,
24 Main control board,
25 production control board, 26 LCD control board,
28 power supply board,
29 Payout control board,
36 Liquid crystal display,
37a, 37b movable body,
38a 1st special symbol start port, 38b 2nd special symbol start port,
39 Grand Prize Device,
40 Start gate for normal design,
43a special symbol display device, 43b ordinary symbol display device.

Claims (1)

A lottery means for drawing lots when certain conditions are met,
A storage means in which BGM and sound effects are stored,
The first reproduction means for reproducing the BGM during the game, and
A second reproduction means for reproducing the sound effect during the game, and
The BGM set volume reproduced by the first reproduction means and the volume control means for controlling the set volume of the sound effect reproduced by the second reproduction means are provided.
As a predetermined effect, the suggestion information suggesting the hit reliability is displayed as non-confirmed information, and the first effect that ends with the non-determined information and the suggestion information suggesting the hit reliability are displayed as non-determined information. Including a second effect in which the non-confirmed information can be displayed as definite information.
The first effect is invalid information as the suggestion information, and is
The second effect is information that is effective as the suggestion information.
The volume control means
When the predetermined effect is executed, the sound effect is controlled to a predetermined set volume, and the fade process for transitioning the set volume of the BGM from the current value to a predetermined target value is controlled.
The fade processing common to the first effect and the second effect is performed .
The second regeneration means
A gaming machine characterized in that when the second effect is executed, a specific sound can be reproduced as the sound effect when the non-confirmed information is displayed as the definite information.

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