JP7054191B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a rotating cylinder type gaming machine (slot machine), and the like.

As an example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a winning section in which a gaming ball (game medium) can be won (winning). The winning section includes a fixed winning section (fixed starting opening, normal winning opening) that does not change the ease of entering the game ball, and a variable winning section (variable starting opening) that allows the ease of entering the game ball to change. ), There is a special prize section (big prize opening) that can be opened in the special game state (big hit game state). Here, in Patent Document 1 below, a winning sound is generated based on the winning of a game ball to the fixed winning section. Therefore, by generating the winning sound, the player can easily notice that the game ball has won the fixed winning section.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 5-137838

However, in recent years, it has become commonplace for players to generate a winning sound based on winning a prize in a game medium for the winning section. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the winning sound in order to improve the interest given to the player by the winning sound.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of winning sounds.

The gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
In the special gaming state, a special winning section that takes a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is harder to win than the first state.
A winning sound control means capable of generating a winning sound based on the winning of the game medium to the special winning section is provided.
In the special gaming state, a unit game capable of taking the first state is executed a plurality of times until at least one of a predetermined time elapses or the game medium wins a predetermined number of prizes in the special winning unit is established. ,
The winning sound control means is
Based on the winning of the game medium to the special winning section due to the start of the unit game and the winning of the special winning section by more game media than the predetermined number in the unit game before the unit game. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the winning sound generated is changeable from the winning sound generated based on the winning of the game medium to the special winning unit before the unit game is started.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the winning sound.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view of the gaming board provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 4, and is the figure which shows the display which is provided with the said gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the effect control board side of the gaming machine. It is a hit type judgment table. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of the electric chew. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a big prize opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example. It is a figure for demonstrating the production example. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a prize-winning production process.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine PY1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. do.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertically rectangular frame body that forms an outer shell portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is arranged inside the outer frame 22 and is a vertically rectangular frame body to which the game board 1 described later is attached. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1. The front door 23 is a portion facing the player and is decorated in various ways.

The gaming machine frame 2 is configured to include a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. The hinge portion 24 allows the front door 23 to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and the inner frame 21 to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. It has become. An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that the player can visually recognize the game area 6 described later. The transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, but may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t may be such that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, and a ball hitting dish for storing the game ball (a ball hitting dish). An upper plate) 34 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up direction button, a down direction button, a left direction button, and a right direction button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker for outputting sound (not shown in FIG. 1).

The gaming board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k flows down is surrounded by a rail member 62. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. The game board 1 is integrated with a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (various control boards described later, an image display device 50, a unit for attaching a harness, etc.) arranged on the rear side. It is a thing.

Further, an image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means), which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for variable display of the effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. .. The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called the effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect". The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three effect symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right effect symbol display area.

Each of the effect symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 81a and the second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by combining the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the big hit lottery by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b, but by the image display device 50. The position of the effect symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol EZ, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 50 displays a display screen such as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above. Display on 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers, an effect image other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image is also displayed.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying the hold icon HA (effect hold image) according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. By displaying the hold icon HA, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 83a described later and the second special figure displayed on the second special figure hold display 83b described later. The number of stored figures can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center frame 61 (inner side wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. At the lower part of the center frame 61, stages 61s are formed which can guide the game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 described later. Further, a warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage 61s. Further, a movable board 55k that can move up and down is provided on the upper part of the center frame 61. The board movable body 55k can be moved from the origin position above the display screen 50a to the effect position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D provided with a first start port 11 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball entry port, a fixed ball entry port, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball winning means, a fixed ball winning means, and a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory so-called electric chew) 12D provided with the second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting opening 12 is also referred to as a second entry opening, a variable entry opening, a second starting winning opening, and a second starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, and a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery).

The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k (ball entry opening / closing member) that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is driven by the electric chew solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12, and when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. Become. That is, the second starting port 12 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew is the first when it is in the closed state. 2 It does not have to be impossible to enter the ball into the starting port.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a large winning device (special electric accessory) 14D provided with the large winning opening 14 is provided. The large winning opening 14 is also referred to as a special winning opening (special winning section). The large winning device 14D is also referred to as an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The large winning device 14D includes an AT opening / closing member 14k (special winning opening opening / closing member) that takes an open state (first state) and a closed state (second state), and the large winning opening 14 is operated by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. It opens and closes. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by the AT solenoid 14s described later. The large winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state.

Further, on the right side of the center frame 61, a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass is provided. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage port or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided in the lower part of the game area 6. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10. Since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 12D is not opened when left-handed.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a large winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out opening 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13 and win a prize in the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the large winning opening 14. can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, display devices 8 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the indicators 8 include a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal map display 82 for variably displaying (normal map) is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as a first special figure or special figure 1, and the second special symbol is also referred to as a second special figure or special figure 2. In addition, ordinary patterns are also called ordinary patterns.

Further, in the display group 8, the operation hold of the first special figure hold display 83a and the second special figure display 81b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 83b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 84 that displays the number of stored items of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal figure display 82. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83. In addition, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold.

In the special symbol display 81, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that the lottery based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 (special symbol lottery, big hit lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern is set according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A big hit game (an example of a special game) that opens the big winning opening 14 is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. be. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if there is a winning (winning) of a game ball in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the value of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number acquired for the winning (numerical information). , The determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 11, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 105a, which will be described later, as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second starting port 12, the second special figure is held. As a figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4", respectively.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting opening 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the middle or special game, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, each of the special figure hold display 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 13. The normal symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start opening 12 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of a normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. It should be noted that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 described later as a normal figure hold. It will be memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine a normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 84. Specifically, the normal figure hold display 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of normal figure hold.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect executed as the game progresses. It is provided with an effect control board 120 (sub control board) that controls the payout of the game ball, a payout control board 170 that controls the payout of the game ball, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control unit, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control unit together with the image control board 140 and the sub drive board 162 described later.

The sub control unit is provided with at least an effect control board 120, and can control a game effect using the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 620, panel lamp 54, panel movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, etc.). Just do it.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 (power supply unit) inputs the power supply of AC24V from the outside, and is the power supply of various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V, DC37V) necessary for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 based on the power supply of AC24V. Is to generate. The power supply board 190 supplies the generated power supply to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies the generated power to other devices via these boards.

The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 refers to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. To supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power is turned on / off by turning the power switch 191 on and off. The game control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100, or the effect control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 contains a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a program that is stored in the game ROM 103. It includes a game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 to be executed, and a game I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105 (first special figure holding storage unit 105a and second special figure holding storage unit 105b) and a normal drawing holding storage unit 106. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input to the game control board 100 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a large winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first start port sensor 11a is provided in the first start port 11 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The large winning opening sensor 14a is provided in the large winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10.

Further, as solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the prize-winning device 14D.

Further, the game control board 100 includes a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and a second special figure display 81b), a normal figure display 82, and a special figure hold display 83 (first special figure hold display). The device 83a, the second special figure hold indicator 83b), and the normal figure hold indicator 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and also receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to drive the prize ball. Pay out or pay out ball rental. The game ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the launch solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes programs stored in the effect ROM 123 that stores programs for controlling the effect as the game progresses, the effect RAM 124 that is used as the work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The effect CPU 122 and the effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals are included. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, and the sub drive board 162 (sub drive circuit) is connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 121 transmits a control signal via the image input circuit 147 of the image control board 140. Then, the image CPU 141 transmits a control signal to the image display device 50 via the image output circuit 148 of the image control board 140.

The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for expanding image data. The image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including decorative patterns) and a background. Image data such as images are stored. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads image data from the image ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

A speaker 620 (sound output means) is connected to the image control board 140. The effect control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 620 via the voice CPU 149 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The voice CPU 149 controls the voice of the speaker 620 via the voice control circuit 150 based on a command from the image CPU 141. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 620 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. However, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Although the image control board 140 is made to perform voice control of the speaker 620, a voice control board may be provided separately from the image control board 140, and the voice control board may be made to perform voice control of the speaker 620. In this case, the voice control board may be connected to the effect control board 120, or may be connected to the effect control board 120 via the image control board 140. Further, a CPU may be mounted on a voice control board, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. .. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body 55k via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 55k, and drives the motor to drive the panel movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. I do. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the operation pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted on the sub drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may be used to control the lighting of the lamp and the drive control of the movable panel 55k. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the sub drive board 162, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, an input unit detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a are connected to the effect control board 120. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the input unit 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input unit detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection sensor 42a to the effect control board 120.

Note that FIGS. 6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When the jackpot is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit games), an opening before the first round game starts (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game ends (also referred to as OP). Also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. Probability change jackpot and normal jackpot. The probabilistic jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to the normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

More specifically, the probabilistic jackpot and the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of special figure 1 (lottery of the first special symbol) are from 1R to 8R, and the maximum winning opening 14 is 29.5 seconds per 1R (predetermined). It is a big hit that opens for a period of time) and opens the big winning opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds (predetermined period) per 1R from 9R to 16R. That is, although the total number of rounds of these jackpots is 16R, the actual number of rounds is 8R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which a game ball can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these big hits, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and it is a round in which no prize ball can be expected. If the "probability change jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_probability variation symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a, and if the "normal jackpot" is won, the "normal figure 1_probability change symbol" is stopped and displayed. "Special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

In addition, for the probabilistic jackpot and normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of special figure 2 (lottery of the second special symbol), the big winning opening 14 from 1R to 16R is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds (predetermined period) per 1R. It's a big hit. In other words, these jackpots have a substantial number of rounds of 16R. If the "probability change jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_probability variation symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b, and if the "normal jackpot" is won, the second "Special figure 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81b.

Regardless of which jackpot is won, it is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later after the jackpot game. The electric support control state continues until the next big hit winning if it is controlled according to the high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed in association with the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of electric support times (time reduction number) is set to 100 times. The number of times of electric support is the upper limit of the number of times of execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the electric support control state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the lottery of Special Figure 2 is 65% for the probabilistic jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 1, the jackpot game with an actual number of rounds of 8 is executed, while if the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, the actual number of rounds is 8 rounds. The lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 1 in that the jackpot game with 16 rounds is executed.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not the jackpot is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "winning type random number". As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol EZ that is variablely displayed among a plurality of effect symbol EZs, and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of effect symbols EZ indicating a big hit is won. The effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 9B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the normal figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability fluctuation function and a fluctuation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 81 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special figure display 81 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short variable time as the variable time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 81 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 10 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal figure display 82 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 10 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 12D is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the electric chew 12D are operating, those functions are not activated as compared with the case where these functions are not activated. As a result, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called the non-electric support control state or the non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. It suffices if the electric chew 12D is easier to open than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, in this embodiment, the high accuracy and high base state is substantially continued until the next big hit. In addition, the end condition of the high accuracy and high base state may be only that the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as a "normal game state". Further, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 13 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to win the second starting port 12. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 11. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 28. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the gaming control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 13 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, game CPU 102 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) settings, various flags, statuses, counters, etc. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is executed repeatedly. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main side timer interrupt processing (S005), the output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input processing (S102) performed after the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 11a, second starting port sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, large prize) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are awarded. The detection signal detected by the mouth sensor 14a, the general winning mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 6) is read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), and the special operation process (S106), which will be described later, are executed. After that, other processing (S107) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S107), the second special figure holding indicator 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding display 83a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), the gate passing process described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 12 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). Is determined (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 105b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 11a (S207). If the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 11 (NO in S207), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11 (YES in S207), the special figure 1 is suspended. Whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). Judgment (S208). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S208). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S209).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210) is performed to complete this process. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate passing process (S202), a counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal drawing holdings provided in the gaming RAM 104). (Value of S301) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H, see FIG. 9B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 of the gaming RAM 104. Of these, it is stored in the storage area according to the current number of reserved balls for ordinary symbols.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs normal operation processing (S105) following sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 10 (C). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal drawing losing symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (D), if the game state is a time-saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 7 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command to start the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set on the effect control board 120 (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is completed.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the normal hit symbol data (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the open pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, the electric chew 12D is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 12D is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs special operation processing (S106) following normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 14). As shown in FIG. 18, in the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special figure display 81 and the grand prize device 14D is divided into four stages, and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is set in each stage. Is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special symbol standby process (S1302), and the "special operation status" is "2". If (NO for S1301, YES for S1303), special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1301 and S1303, YES for S1305). , The special symbol determination process (S1306) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, S1305 are NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed, and if it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer wait flag is turned ON (S1416). S1417), this process is completed.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 variation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the variation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the first 1 If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group (held information of special figure 1) acquired due to the winning of the starting port 11, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure, which will be described later, will be performed. 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1409). After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

When the process proceeds to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process is completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1408) are based on FIG. 20 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1501). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the gaming RAM 104 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reservation). Read the stored jackpot random number counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), it is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage unit 105a of the gaming RAM 104. Read the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10 (A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (big hit judgment) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A). It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit based on "1" to "210") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (big hit judgment value is "1" to "1660") in the big hit judgment table (FIG. 10 (A))? Determine if not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "big hit", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) according to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the game RAM 104. (S1508) Finish the process. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "missing", the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set and the process (S1508) is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1403) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1409) have the same processing flow. A description will be given collectively with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (S1601).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), refer to the non-time saving state medium jackpot normal table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value. The variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 11, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

In the variable effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as described above, SP (super reach) can be executed in addition to the do-miss and normal reach. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, the fluctuation pattern is selected so that the loss, the normal reach, and the SP reach can be executed. The SP reach (super reach) shown in the remarks column of FIG. 11 is a reach in which the fluctuation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach. The distribution rate of the table is set so that the SP reach has a higher expectation of winning (expectation for big hit winning) than the normal reach. Here, the types of SP reach include weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach. In the order of weak SP reach A ⇒ weak SP reach B ⇒ strong SP reach, the distribution rate of various fluctuation patterns is set so that the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is high.

In step S1602 shown in FIG. 21, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (value of label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 10B, the reach establishment random number values are "1" to "30" in the non-time saving state, and "1" to "10" in the time saving state. That is, it is less likely that the time-saving state will reach the loss time than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time saving state (not among the special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 11). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time-saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1605).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time saving state (of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the non-reach loss (S1606). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. (See FIG. 11).

Further, in step S1601, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 22, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to the table in the time saving state (shown in FIG. 11). Processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1602 to S1606 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) is set.

That is, if it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 11 (S1608). Further, in the case of loss with reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach during the time saving state in FIG. 11 (S1610). Further, in the case of loss without reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss without reach during the time saving state in FIG. 11 (S1611).

In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is provided. It works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortened variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, the fluctuation time as the shortened fluctuation is shorter in the time-reduced state than in the non-time-reduced state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 21, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1612 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol change process (S1304), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 11). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1802) and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this process is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11). Determines whether or not has passed (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process is finished immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of the winning jackpot. The open pattern set (data set according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

The game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state reset process following step S1904 (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned off, and if the time reduction flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned off. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. After that, in order to start the big hit game, the opening command of the big hit is set (S1906), and the opening of the big hit game is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1908), and this process is completed.

If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the jackpot game will not start, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1909), and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the game state management process (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" or not. Judgment (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned off (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result of step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0". (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned off (S2008), and the process proceeds to step S2009. If the determination result of step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2009. In step S2009, a game state specification command including information on the current game state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability change counter and the value of the time reduction counter, etc. is used for the game. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special electric accessory processing (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots 14 have been opened in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), the jackpot sensor detection process described later is executed (S2220). The large winning opening sensor detection process (S2220) is a process based on the fact that a game ball has entered (winning) in the large winning opening 14. After the large winning opening sensor detection process (S2220), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is time to open the big prize opening 14, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening start time in the first round game has been reached, or , It is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once closed large winning opening 14 is opened again has elapsed and the opening start time has been reached (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, the large winning opening 14 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of jackpot (S2204).

In the following step S2205, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2205), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening 14 in step S2204 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the running big hit game. A round specification command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2205, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening 14 is being opened (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening 14 is satisfied (S2206). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the large winning opening 14 in the round game reaches a predetermined predetermined number (8 per 1R in this embodiment), or the time for closing the large winning opening 14 is set. Any of the things that have been reached (that is, the predetermined opening time (predetermined period, see FIG. 8) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 14) is satisfied. Specifically, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds (predetermined period) have passed since the value of the large winning opening winning counter, which will be described later, reached "8" or the large winning opening 14 was opened. When at least one of these is satisfied, the closing condition is satisfied. In this way, if the closing condition of the large winning opening 14 is not satisfied (NO in S2206), the process is completed.

On the other hand, if the closing condition of the big winning opening 14 is satisfied (YES in S2206), the big winning opening 14 is closed (closed) (S2207). In this large winning opening closing process (S2207), the value of the large winning opening winning counter, which will be described later, is reset to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not one round game is completed by closing step S2207 (S2208). If one round game is not completed (NO in S2208), this process is completed. On the other hand, when one round game is completed (YES in S2208), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2209), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2210). .. If it is not "0" (NO in S2210), the process is finished as it is in order to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2210), the jackpot ending command is set (S2211) and the jackpot ending is started (S2212) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2213), and the process is completed.

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2214). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2214), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2214), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2215), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2216), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2217). As a result, in the next main side timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 18). After that, the game state setting process (S2218) described later is performed to complete this process.

[Large winning opening sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the large winning opening sensor detection process (S2220), first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the large winning opening sensor 14, that is, the large winning opening sensor 14a is turned on. It is determined whether or not it has become (S2221). If it has not passed the big winning opening 14 (NO in S2221), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it has passed through the big winning opening 14 (YES in S2221), the big winning opening winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S2222). As a result, when the large winning opening winning command set in step S2222 is transmitted to the effect control board 120, the effect control microcomputer 121 grasps that the game ball has won (winning) the large winning opening 14. be able to. After step S2222, in step S2223, the value of the large winning opening winning counter is increased by "1" to end this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the game state setting process (S2218), first, the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot (the stop symbol is special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 or special figure 2_big hit symbol 1, see FIG. 8). ) (S2301). If it is not a probable change jackpot (NO in S2301), turn on the time saving flag (S2306), set "100" in the time saving counter (S2307), and proceed to step S2308. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a normal probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-based state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or that the next big hit is won is satisfied.

On the other hand, if it is a probability change jackpot in step S2301, the probability change flag is turned ON (S2302) and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2303). Then, "10000" is set in the probability variation counter (S2304), "10000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2305), and the process proceeds to step S2308. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-based state will continue until the next big hit is virtually won. Since it is almost impossible that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is executed until the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time reduction counter change from "10000" to "0", the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the next jackpot game. This is because it will not be turned off until it is turned off. It should be noted that the probability variation counter may not be provided and only the probability variation flag may be used so that the high probability state continues until the next big hit is won.

In step S2308, a game state specification command including information on the current game state (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability change counter, information on the value of the time reduction counter, etc. is used for the game. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104, and this processing is completed.

6. Large prize sound Next, before explaining the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121, the large prize sound, which is a feature of this embodiment, will be described. The big winning sound is a winning sound (“pune” in this embodiment) generated from the speaker 620 based on the fact that the game ball wins the big winning opening 14 during the execution of the big hit game. Therefore, during the execution of the big hit game, a big winning sound is generated every time the game ball wins the big winning opening 14, so that the player hears that a large number of game balls have won the big winning opening 14. It is possible to increase the feeling of excitement in the jackpot game.

By the way, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the big winning sound is always a winning sound having a constant note name (pitch). That is, even if the round game progresses during the execution of the big hit game, the tone color of the big prize sound itself does not change. Therefore, the conventional large winning sound is merely for recognizing that the game ball has won the large winning opening 14, and there is room for improvement in the large winning sound.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the big winning sound can be changed as the round game during the big hit game progresses. However, when proceeding to the next round game, the big prize sound does not always change from the big prize sound in the previous round game. In this embodiment, there are two conditions (predetermined change condition) for changing the big winning sound: advancing to the next round game and having an over prize in the previous round game.

Here, the over-winning will be described. As described above, the maximum number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 in one round game is set to 8 (predetermined number) in this embodiment. However, if the game ball continuously wins the large winning opening 14 immediately before the AT opening / closing member 14k is closed, the number of winnings in the large winning opening 14 in one round game may exceed eight. This case will be referred to as "over winning". Over-winning is a favorable situation for players because more prize balls can be won in one round game. However, the player does not always see the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 14 during the jackpot game (not always knowing the number of winnings), and overlooks that an over-winning has occurred. It is possible that there is.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as a change condition for changing the big winning sound, it is a condition that there is an over winning in the previous round game. As a result, the big winning sound changes in the next round game, so that it is possible to show the player more clearly that there was an over winning in the previous round game. Also, for the player, by listening to the big winning sound that changed every time the big winning opening 14 is won in the next round game, it is possible to feel a big uplifting feeling by winning the over winning. be.

Next, the change in the big winning sound will be described. In this embodiment, the big prize sound may change for each round game, but the big prize sound does not change irregularly from the previous round game. This is because if the large winning sound changes irregularly, the player may feel uncomfortable as to whether or not the over-winning actually occurred in the previous round game. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the big winning sound is changed, the big winning sound is changed from the big winning sound in the previous round game based on the scale. More specifically, the note name (pitch) is raised by a semitone from the big prize sound in the previous round game by transposing the scale.

In this embodiment, as described above, the big prize sound is made into a "pune" sound. For example, in the big winning sound "Pune" in the previous round game, the note name is "C". It does not mean that all the sounds consisting of the big prize sound "Pune" at this time have the note name "C". It means that the note name of the most audible "pi" sound among the sounds consisting of the big prize sound "pune" is "C".

Then, when an over-winning occurs in the previous round game, in the next round game, the note name is changed to the big winning sound "Pune" which is "C #". In detail, the big prize sound "Pune" in which the note name of the sound of "Pi" is "C #" is generated. Furthermore, if an over-winning occurs again in that round game, the note name will change to the big winning sound "Pune" in the next round game. That is, the big prize sound "Pune" in which the note name of the sound of "Pi" is "D" is generated.

As described above, the note name of the big winning sound "Pune" is raised by a semitone compared to the previous round game, so that the player can be made aware that the over winning has occurred in the previous round game. By making the note name of the big prize sound "Pune" rise by a semitone as the round game progresses, it is possible to enjoy the tone of the big prize sound that gradually becomes higher. It is possible to gradually amplify the feeling of exhilaration.

Further, in the present embodiment, in order to make it easier to understand that the big winning sound changes (semitone rises), the big winning sound change image NO is displayed on the display screen 50a (see FIG. 29). In the big prize sound change image NO, the characters "UP to the big prize sound level 〇" are shown at the lower right of the display screen 50a, and the number corresponding to the sound name of the big prize sound to be changed is shown in the place of 〇. Will be shown. For example, when the note name of the big winning sound "Pune" goes up by a semitone from "C" to "C #", the big winning sound change image NO1 indicating the characters "UP to the big winning sound level 1" is displayed. (See FIG. 29 (A)). If the note name of the big prize sound "Pune" goes up by a semitone from "C #" to "D", the big prize sound change image NO2 indicating the characters "UP to the big prize sound level 2" is displayed ( See FIG. 29 (C). These large winning sound change image NOs are displayed at the timing when an over winning occurs.

In this way, the player can visually grasp on the display screen 50a that the over-winning has occurred by looking at the large winning sound change image NO. Furthermore, by looking at the "level 〇" part of the big prize sound change image NO, it is possible to visually grasp how much the big prize sound will be the note name (pitch) in the next round. It is possible.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to make it easier to understand the sound name of the big prize sound after the change (after raising by a semitone), that is, the sound name of the big prize sound at the present time, the big prize sound notification image LV is displayed on the display screen 50a. It is designed to be displayed. In the big prize sound notification image LV, the character "large prize sound level 〇" is shown at the lower right of the display screen 50a, and the place of 〇 corresponds to the sound name of the big prize sound after the change (at present). The numbers will be shown. For example, if the note name of the big winning sound "Pune" is raised by a semitone from "C" to "C #", the big winning sound notification image LV1 showing the characters of "big winning sound level 1" is displayed. (See FIG. 29 (B)). If the note name of the big winning sound "Pune" is raised by a semitone from "C #" to "D", the big winning sound notification image LV2 showing the characters of "big winning sound level 2" is displayed. (See FIG. 29 (D)). These big prize sound notification images LV are continuously displayed together with the round effect during the round game.

In this way, the player can visually grasp the note name (pitch) of the grand prize sound at the present time by viewing the grand prize sound notification image LV during the round game. Further, by looking at the "level 〇" part of the large winning sound notification image LV, it is possible to grasp how many times the over winning has occurred in the round game so far. In other words, since the number at 〇 in "Level 〇" means the number of times over-winning has occurred so far, the player can immediately grasp how many over-winning has occurred. .. From the above, it is possible to entertain the player in a game in which the round game progresses and the level is raised each time an over-winning occurs. As a result, it is possible to make the player positively aim for the over-winning, and it is possible to enjoy the novel big-hit game while listening to the big-winning sound that gradually becomes high-pitched.

Next, an example of the effect on the change of the big winning sound will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31. For example, if the 16R jackpot is won, the first round round game will be started after the opening in the jackpot game. In this case, the round effect image RO is displayed on the display screen 50a as the round effect. Further, in the first round game, every time the game ball wins a prize in the big prize opening 14, the big prize sound "Pune" whose note name is "C" is output from the speaker 620. Here, it is assumed that an over-winning occurs after eight game balls have won the big winning opening 14 in the first round game.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), the large winning sound change image NO1 indicating the characters "UP to the large winning sound level 1" is displayed on the display screen 50a together with the round effect image RO. As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that the over-winning has occurred and that the note name of the big winning sound will be higher from the next 2R. After that, in the 2nd and 3rd round games, every time the game ball wins the big winning opening 14, the big winning sound "Pune" whose note name is "C #" is output from the speaker 620. At this time, as shown in FIG. 29B, the large winning sound notification image LV1 showing the characters of "large winning sound level 1" is displayed on the display screen 50a together with the round effect image RO. In this way, in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, you can enjoy a novel production based on winning the over prize in the 1st round (output of the big winning sound that is higher than the 1st round, display of the big winning sound notification image LV1). It is possible.

Here, it is assumed that an over-winning occurs after eight game balls have won the big winning opening 14 in the 3R round game. As a result, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), the large winning sound change image NO2 indicating the characters "UP to the large winning sound level 2" is displayed. As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that the over-winning has occurred and that the note name of the big winning sound will be higher from the next 4th round. After that, in the 4th round game, every time the game ball wins the big prize opening 14, the big prize sound "Pune" whose note name is "D" is output from the speaker 620. At this time, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), the large prize sound notification image LV2 showing the characters of "large prize sound level 2" is displayed. In this way, in the 4th round, it is possible to enjoy a novel production based on winning the over prize in the 3rd round (output of the big winning sound that is higher than the 3rd round, display of the big winning sound notification image LV2). Is.

Here, it is assumed that an over-winning occurs after eight game balls have won the big winning opening 14 in the 4th round game. As a result, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), the large winning sound change image NO3 indicating the characters "UP to the large winning sound level 3" is displayed. As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that the over-winning has occurred and that the note name of the big winning sound will be higher from the next 5Rth. After that, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the 5th, 6th, and 7th round round games, every time the game ball wins the big winning opening 14, the big winning sound whose note name is "D #". "Pune" is output from the speaker 620. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 29 (F) and 30 (A), the large prize sound notification image LV3 showing the characters of “large prize sound level 3” is displayed. In this way, at the 5th, 6th, and 7th Rths, a novel production based on winning the over prize at the 4th Rth (output of the big winning sound that is higher than the 4th R, display of the big winning sound notification image LV3). It is possible to enjoy.

Here, it is assumed that an over-winning occurs after eight game balls have won the large winning opening 14 in the 7th round round game. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30B, the large winning sound change image NO4 indicating the characters “UP to the large winning sound level 4” is displayed. As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that the over-winning has occurred and that the note name of the big winning sound will be higher from the next 8Rth. After that, in the 8th and 9th round round games, every time the game ball wins the big winning opening 14, the big winning sound "Pune" whose note name is "E" is output from the speaker 620. Further, at this time, as shown in FIG. 30C, a large prize sound notification image LV4 indicating the characters of “large prize sound level 4” is displayed. In this way, at the 8th and 9th rounds, you can enjoy a novel production based on winning the over prize at the 7th round (output of the big winning sound that is higher than the 7th round, display of the big winning sound notification image LV4). It is possible.

Here, it is assumed that an over-winning occurs after eight game balls have won the big winning opening 14 in the 9th round round game. As a result, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), the large winning sound change image NO5 indicating the characters "UP to the large winning sound level 5" is displayed. As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that the over-winning has occurred and that the note name of the big winning sound will be higher from the next 10Rth. After that, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the 10th, 11th, and 12th round round games, every time the game ball wins the big winning opening 14, the big winning sound "F" is used. "Pune" is output from the speaker 620. Further, at this time, as shown in FIGS. 30 (E) and 31 (A), the large prize sound notification image LV5 showing the characters of “large prize sound level 5” is displayed. In this way, at the 10th, 11th, and 12th Rths, a novel production based on winning the over prize at the 9th Rth (output of the big winning sound that is higher than the 9th Rth, display of the big winning sound notification image LV5). It is possible to enjoy.

Here, it is assumed that an over-winning occurs after eight game balls have won the big winning opening 14 in the 12th round round game. As a result, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the large winning sound change image NO6 indicating the characters "UP to the large winning sound level 6" is displayed. As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that the over-winning has occurred and that the note name of the big winning sound will be higher from the next 13th round. After that, in the 13th and 14th round round games, every time the game ball wins the big winning opening 14, the big winning sound "Pune" whose note name is "F #" is output from the speaker 620. At this time, as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the large prize sound notification image LV6 showing the characters of "large prize sound level 6" is displayed. In this way, at the 13th and 14th Rths, you can enjoy a novel production based on winning the over prize at the 12th Rth (output of the big winning sound that is higher than the 12Rth, display of the big winning sound notification image LV6). It is possible.

Here, it is assumed that an over-winning occurs after eight game balls have won the big winning opening 14 in the 14th round game. As a result, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the large winning sound change image NO7 indicating the characters “UP to the large winning sound level 7” is displayed. As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that the over-winning has occurred and that the note name of the big winning sound will be higher from the next 15th round. After that, in the 15th round game, every time the game ball wins the big prize opening 14, the big prize sound "Pune" whose note name is "G" is output from the speaker 620. At this time, as shown in FIG. 31 (E), the large winning sound notification image LV7 showing the characters of "large winning sound level 7" is displayed. In this way, at the 15th R, it is possible to enjoy a novel production based on winning the over prize at the 14R (output of the big winning sound that is higher than the 14R, display of the big winning sound notification image LV7). Is.

Here, it is assumed that an over-winning occurs after eight game balls have won the big winning opening 14 in the 15th round game. As a result, as shown in FIG. 31 (F), the large winning sound change image NO8 indicating the characters "UP to the large winning sound level 8" is displayed. As a result, it is possible for the player to understand that the over-winning has occurred and that the note name of the big winning sound will be higher from the next 16Rth. After that, in the 16th round game, every time the game ball wins the big prize opening 14, the big prize sound "Pune" whose note name is "G #" is output from the speaker 620. At this time, as shown in FIG. 31 (G), the large winning sound notification image LV8 showing the characters of "large winning sound level 8" is displayed. In this way, at the 16th Rth, it is possible to enjoy a novel production based on winning the over prize at the 15th Rth (output of the big winning sound that is higher than the 15th Rth, display of the big winning sound notification image LV7). Is. At the 16th round, it is assumed that all round games have been completed without over-winning.

Based on the above, according to this production example, the player has won a total of eight over prizes in the round game up to 16R. Therefore, at the final 16th Rth, a very high-pitched big prize sound "Pune" whose note name is "G #" is output from the speaker 620. Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (G), the display screen 50a displays a large winning sound notification image LV8 indicating that a total of eight over winnings have occurred. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a great sense of satisfaction by being able to grasp through both auditory and visual senses that many over-winnings have been won.

In addition, according to this production example, each time the round game progresses, the big prize sound "Pune" rises by a semitone based on the scale. As a result, it is possible to give the player a novel uplifting feeling by the big winning sound that gradually becomes high-pitched. Then, it is possible to make the player interested in how high the big prize sound becomes, and it is possible to provide a new hobby by the big prize sound.

In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with a game property of how many over-winnings can be obtained by the end of the round game. That is, for example, in the case of a 16R round game, it is possible to draw attention to how many over-winnings have occurred out of the 16 round games. As a result, it is possible to arouse the player's desire to win as many over prizes as possible, and it is possible to provide a hobby in a round game that has never existed before.

7. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 39. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main process program shown in FIG. 32 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the effect RAM 124. That is, if the power cutoff signal is not ON, or if the contents of the production RAM 124 are not normal even if the power cutoff signal is ON (NO in S4002), the production RAM 124 is initialized, but the power cutoff signal is caused by a power failure or the like. Is turned on, but if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are kept normal (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized. If the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, these steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed after that.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol EZ, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern lottery for determining the variable effect pattern, and a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects. And so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect associated with the jackpot game, round effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 50 according to the command. It should be noted that the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 620 via the image control board 140, and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp via the sub drive board 162 as the effect control board 120 executes various effects by the image control board 140. The 212 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 55k is driven. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the fact that the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, the reception interrupt processing (S4008) is not performed unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. As shown in FIG. 33, in the reception interrupt processing (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 34, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) are created based on the detection signals from the input unit detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamp data created by the other processing (S4305) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) described later is used as a sub drive in order to make the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light at the timing suitable for the production. Output to the board 162. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (board movable body drive data) is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing that matches the effects such as SP reach and jackpot production. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

After the drive control process (S4203), the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301).

Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created in the input process (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is stored in the effect RAM 124 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Then, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302) is performed (S4303).

Subsequently, voice control processing (S4304) is performed. In the voice control process (S4304), voice data (data that controls the output of voice from the speaker 620) is created, output to the image control board 140, and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 620. As will be described later, when the grand prize audio data is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 by step S4702 of the grand prize opening prize production process (S4412 in FIG. 39), the grand prize audio data is voice control processed ( It is output to the image control board 140 by S4304). As a result, the big prize sound "Pune" based on the big prize voice data is output from the speaker 620. After the voice control process (S4304), other processes such as updating random numbers for various effects are executed (S4305), and this process is completed.

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), If it is received, the mode status setting process is performed (S4402). In the mode status setting process (S4402), the received game state specification command is analyzed, and the mode status value is set based on the game state information included in the game state specification command. The value of the mode status is set to "1" in the normal gaming state, set to "2" in the high accuracy high base state, and set to "3" in the low accuracy time saving state. In this way, the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the game state at the present time.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if so, has received it. The variable effect start processing described later is performed (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if so, has received it. Performs variable effect end processing (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4407), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4408). In the opening effect selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs a round effect selection process described later (S4410).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a large prize opening winning command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if so, performs a large winning opening winning effect process described later (S4412). ..

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4413), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4414). In the ending effect selection process (S4414), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs other processes (S4415) such as a process based on a reception command other than the above command (for example, a process for performing a customer wait effect based on the reception of a customer wait command, or a normal symbol variation. The process for performing the fluctuation effect of the microcomputer based on the reception of the start command) is performed, and the reception command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 37, in the variation effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the variation start command (S4501). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 20), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Information on the fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (see FIGS. 21 and 22), information for designating the current gaming state, and the like are included. It should be noted that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 121 can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the mode status value currently set (S4502).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a variable effect pattern selection process (S4503). Once the variable effect pattern is decided, the time of the variable effect, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the SP reach, the content of the SP reach, the presence or absence of the effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, and the effect development. The details of the content of the variable production consisting of the composition etc. will be decided.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect (S4504). Specifically, a random number for determining an effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach, etc., based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, by using the selected table to determine the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed are selected.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the advance notice effect selection process (S4506). In the advance notice effect selection process (S4506), a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. do. The advance notice effect is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the variation effect start command for starting the selected variation effect pattern, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the advance notice effect in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4507). This process is completed. When the variation effect start command set in step S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 50a.

[Round effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the round effect selection process (S4410), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a round effect pattern selection process (S4601). In the round effect pattern selection process (S4601), the round designation command is analyzed, and the round effect pattern (round effect pattern) to be executed during the round game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4602). When the round effect start command set in step S4602 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 will display the round effect image RO on the display screen 50a during the round game. (See FIGS. 29 to 31).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the over winning flag is ON (S4603). The over-winning flag indicates that the number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 in the round game is larger than the specified predetermined number (8 in this embodiment) (over-winning has occurred). Here, the round effect selection process (S4410) is a process executed at the start of the round game. Therefore, the fact that the over-winning flag is ON in step S4603 means that the over-winning has occurred in the previous round game.

If the over-winning flag is ON in step S4603 (YES in S4603), the grand prize-winning voice data switching process is executed (S4604). The grand prize audio data switching process (S4604) switches the grand prize audio data for outputting the grand prize sound to the grand prize audio data for outputting the grand prize sound whose sound name (pitch) is a semitone higher. This is a process of setting the effect RAM 124 in a predetermined storage area. Here, in this embodiment, there are 16 types of big prize voice data as the big prize voice data.

Specifically, the sound name is "C", the sound name is "C #", the sound name is "D", the sound name is "D #", and the sound name is "D #". Large prize sound, large prize sound with sound name "E", large prize sound with sound name "F", large prize sound with sound name "F #", large prize sound with sound name "G" Winning sound, big winning sound with sound name "G #", big winning sound with sound name "A", big winning sound with sound name "A #", big winning sound with sound name "H" Winning sound, big winning sound with a sound name of "C" one octave higher, big winning sound with a sound name of "C #" one octave higher, big winning sound with a sound name of "D" one octave higher, sound There is a big prize audio data for outputting each big prize sound whose name is "D #" which is one octave higher.

Therefore, for example, when the big prize voice data switching process (S4604) is executed in the case of the big prize voice data for outputting the big prize sound whose sound name is "C" at the present time, "C #" is used. It is switched to the grand prize audio data for outputting a certain grand prize sound, and is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. In the initial setting, the grand prize audio data for outputting the grand prize sound whose note name is "C" is set in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124.

After step S4604, turn off the over winning flag (S4605) and proceed to step S4606. On the other hand, if the over-winning flag is not ON in step S4603 (NO in S4603), there is no over-winning in the previous round game, so there is no need to raise the note name of the big winning sound by a semitone. Therefore, in this case, the process passes through steps S4604 and S4605, and the process proceeds to step S4606.

In step S4606, the big prize sound notification command for displaying the big prize sound notification image LV is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The grand prize sound notification command includes information regarding the note name of the grand prize sound at the present time (information regarding the grand prize voice data). When the big prize sound notification command set in step S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the sound name (sound) of the big prize sound on the display screen 50a during the round game. The large winning sound notification image LV suggesting (the height of the above) will be displayed (see FIGS. 29 to 31). As a result, the player can grasp the note name of the big winning sound at the present time.

Then, in step S4607, the value of the winning number counter is reset to "0", and this process ends. The winning number counter is for counting the number of winnings to the large winning opening 14. In this way, with the start of a new round game, step S4607 resets the count of the number of winnings to the large winning opening 14 to "0".

[Large winning opening winning effect processing] As shown in FIG. 39, in the large winning opening winning effect processing (S4412), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 increases the value of the winning number counter by "1" (S4701). As a result, each time the game ball wins in the large winning opening 14, the value of the winning number counter increases by "1". Subsequently, the large prize-winning audio data set in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 is set in the output buffer for output to the image control board 140 of the effect RAM 124 (S4702). As a result, the grand prize voice data set in step S4702 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the voice control process (S4304) described above. As a result, the voice CPU 149 of the image control board 140 outputs the big prize sound based on the big prize voice data from the speaker 620 via the voice control circuit 150. In this way, for example, in step S4702, if the grand prize audio data for outputting the grand prize sound whose note name is "C #" is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124, the sound name is "C #" from the speaker 620. The big prize sound that is "" will be output.

Subsequently, in step S4703, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning number counter is larger than a predetermined number (8 in this embodiment). That is, it is determined whether or not an over-winning situation has occurred. If it is not larger than the specified number (NO in S4703), the over-winning has not occurred and this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is larger than the predetermined number (YES in S4703), the over winning flag is turned ON (S4704). Then, the big prize sound change command for displaying the big prize sound change image NO is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4705), and this process is completed. The big prize sound change command includes data related to the big prize sound that is a semitone higher than the current big prize sound. When the big prize sound change command set in step S4705 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 will display the big prize sound change image on the display screen 50a at the timing when the over prize occurs. NO will be displayed (see FIGS. 29 to 31). This makes it possible for the player to know that an over-winning has occurred and that the big winning sound will be higher in the next round game.

8. Effect of this embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, if more game balls than a predetermined number (8 in this embodiment) are won in the large winning opening 14 in the previous round game. , In the subsequent round game, the big prize sound becomes a semitone higher. As a result, the player can be surely grasped that the over-winning has occurred by the change of the big winning sound in the next round game, and it is possible to give a great uplifting feeling through hearing.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, the grand prize sound may change so that the note name becomes higher by a semitone based on the scale each time the round game progresses. That is, the big winning sound can change as if the scale is transposed. As a result, it is possible for the player to enjoy the big prize sound that changes based on the scale, and it is possible to provide a new hobby (elevation feeling) by the big prize sound that changes rhythmically. be.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a large winning sound change image NO suggesting that the large winning sound changes when an over winning occurs is displayed (FIGS. 29 (A), (C), and (E). ), FIGS. 30 (B) (D), FIGS. 31 (B) (D) (F)). This makes it possible to clearly show to the player that the big prize sound will change from the next round game.

9. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the above embodiment, the large winning sound (winning sound) generated based on the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 14 can be changed. However, the winning sound to be changed is not limited to the large winning sound, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the winning sound generated based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 where the ease of entering the ball does not change may be changed. Alternatively, the winning sound generated based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) whose ease of entering the ball can be changed may be changed. In short, the "winning section" is not limited to the large winning opening 14, but may be a general winning opening 10, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12 (electric chew 12D), or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, there are two conditions (predetermined change conditions) for changing the winning sound (large winning sound): that there is an over-winning and that the game proceeds to the next round game. However, the predetermined change conditions are not limited to those described above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, only one of the above two conditions may be used. That is, the predetermined change condition may be only that the round game is started (advance to the next round game). In this case, since the big prize sound always changes as the round game progresses, it is possible to make the player more aware of the switching of the round game, and it is possible to enjoy the novel round game. Is. Further, when a plurality of round games (for example, two round games) are completed and the next round game is started, the big winning sound may be changed. Also, the big prize sound may be changed only when the final round game is started. In this case, only the big winning sound in the final round game can be heard specially, and it is possible to excite the final round game.

Further, the predetermined change condition may be only that there is an over prize. In this case, it is advisable to change the big winning sound itself when the over winning is further won. By doing so, it is possible to make the player more aware of the occurrence of the over-winning, and it is possible to make it easier to understand that the big winning sound changes with the over-winning. Also in the above form, the big prize sound related to the over prize may be changed to a special big prize sound.

Further, for example, in the time saving state (special game state), the electric chew 12D is opened three times (multiple times) for one auxiliary game (see FIG. 12). Then, in the three times of opening (unit game), each opening time (predetermined period) is 1 second (see FIG. 12). Therefore, the winning sound based on the winning of the game ball to the electric chew 12D (second starting port 12) may be changed at each of the three opening times. Further, for example, in the time saving state (special game state), each time the auxiliary game (unit game) is executed, the winning sound based on the winning of the game ball to the electric chew 12D (second starting port 12) is changed. It may be configured.

In addition, a certain specific time (for example, half of the opening time) has elapsed, and an operation for an operation means such as an input unit 40k (effect button) has been performed for a change condition (predetermined change condition) in which the winning sound changes (predetermined change condition). For example, the number of game balls that have won a prize in the winning section (general winning opening 10, first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12, large winning opening 14) has reached a specific number. It may be that the RTC (real-time clock) is being produced, or a combination of these may be appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the round game in the jackpot game state (special game state), a predetermined period (maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds) has elapsed, or the game ball is placed in the big winning opening 14. It was possible for the AT opening / closing member 14k to be in the open state (first state) until at least one of winning a predetermined number (8 pieces) was established. However, the predetermined period is not limited to the above-mentioned value, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, 30 seconds. Further, the above-mentioned predetermined number (maximum count number) is not limited to the above-mentioned value, and can be appropriately changed, and may be, for example, 10.

Further, in the above form, the big winning sound (winning sound) was "pune". However, the winning sound is not limited to "pune", but may be "viewn", "keen", or the like, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the large winning sound (winning sound) is changed, as shown in FIGS. 29 to 31, the large winning sound is changed so as to be a semitone higher (modulated) based on the scale. I let you. However, how to change the grand prize sound based on the scale can be appropriately changed, and for example, it may be changed so as to be a semitone at a time based on the scale. Further, for example, the case of changing to a higher tone and the case of changing to a higher tone may be alternately performed based on the scale.

Further, in the above form, when the big winning sound (winning sound) is changed, the big winning sound is changed based on the scale, but if the change of the big winning sound can be recognized, how can it be changed? Is also good. For example, when changing the big prize sound of "Pune", the big prize sound (voice data) of "Kean" may be further output on top of the big prize sound of "Pune". Then, when the big winning sound is further changed, the big winning sound "Bokhan" may be further output on top of the big winning sounds "Pune" and "Kean".

Further, in the above embodiment, as a suggestion effect suggesting that the big prize sound changes, the big prize sound change image NO is displayed (FIGS. 29 (A) (C) (E), FIG. 30 (B) (. D), see FIGS. 31 (B) (D) (F)). However, the suggestion effect is not limited to the above, and if the player can grasp the change of the big winning sound, other images can be displayed on the display screen 50a, or the frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54 (light emitting means). May be emitted in a predetermined light emitting mode, or a specific sound (for example, "the big winning sound changes") may be output from the speaker 620 (sound output means).

Further, in the above embodiment, the large prize sound notification image LV is displayed so that the current large prize sound can be grasped (FIGS. 29 (B) (D) (F), FIGS. 30 (A) (C)). (E), see FIGS. 31 (A) (C) (E) (G)). However, the effect for grasping the current big prize sound is not limited to the above, and if the player can grasp the current big prize sound, other images may be displayed on the display screen 50a. Even if the frame lamp 212 or the board lamp 54 (light emitting means) is made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode, or a specific sound (for example, "large winning sound level 3") is output from the speaker 620 (sound output means). good.

Further, in the above-mentioned form, when an over-winning occurs, the big winning sound in the next round game is changed. However, when an over-winning occurs, the round effect (round effect image RO) in the next round game may be changed to a special effect mode (display mode)). As a result, the player who sees the round production, which is a special production mode, can clearly understand that he / she has won the over prize, and can give a greater feeling of exhilaration.

Further, in the above-mentioned form, when an over-winning occurs, the big winning sound in the next round game is changed. However, if the game ball wins (wins) in a specific area (V area that is a condition for transition to a high probability state or V area that becomes a two-kind jackpot) provided in the big winning opening, it will be in the next round game. You may change the big prize sound. As a result, the player who hears the changed big prize sound can grasp the privilege based on the prize in the V area (transition to the high probability state, 2 kinds of big hits) even if the big prize sound changes, which is novel. It is possible to give a feeling of exhilaration.

Further, in the above-mentioned form, it is configured as a gaming machine in which the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol, but it is based on the passage of a so-called V probability machine (a specific area (V area) in the big winning opening). It may be configured as a gaming machine) that is controlled to a high probability state. Further, in the above embodiment, once controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probabilistic loop type gaming machine) in which control to the high probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game, but it is a so-called ST machine (probability variation). It may be configured as a gaming machine that cuts the number of times of the game) or a falling machine (a gaming machine whose high probability state ends depending on the lottery result). Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1-type / 2-type mixer or a honey-type gaming machine. That is, the invention shown in the present specification can be suitably adopted for a gaming machine having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

Further, as a special game, a small hit game (a special game in which the total opening time of the large winning opening is as short as a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. The state in which the small hit game is being executed is called the small hit game state. Therefore, during the small hit game, the winning sound based on the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening may be changed based on the establishment of the predetermined change condition.

Further, there may be a plurality of (for example, two) large winning openings (large winning devices). In this case, the first big winning opening, the first big winning opening sensor that can detect the game ball that won the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the game that won the second big winning opening. It is a gaming machine equipped with a second large winning opening sensor capable of detecting a ball.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on the winning of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, but one random number is used. And based on the random number, it may be decided whether or not it is a big hit, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) under the control condition that the special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary drum type gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine).

Further, the type of the slot machine may be any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is executed corresponds to a special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can frequently win small roles, it is in the state of ART or AT. Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control conditions for the special game state are a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus and regular bonus on the activated winning line after winning the big bonus and regular bonus. It is derived and displayed as the display result of the reel. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition to the special game state is, for example, after winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT, the specified number of games is exhausted, and the activation timing of the ART or AT is reached. be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, "satisfaction of a predetermined control condition" in the present specification means that a jackpot is won in the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol, and the jackpot symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed. That is.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

The invention according to means A1 is
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) that controls a special gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
The winning section (large winning opening 14) where the game medium (game ball) can be won,
A winning sound control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control capable of executing steps S4304 and S4702) capable of generating a winning sound (large winning sound) based on the winning of the game medium to the winning section is provided.
The winning sound control means is
When the predetermined change condition (there is an over prize and the round game is started) is satisfied, the predetermined change condition determines the winning sound generated based on the winning of the game medium to the winning section. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be changed from the winning sound generated based on the winning of the gaming medium to the winning section before it is established (see FIGS. 29 to 31).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the winning sound generated based on the winning of the gaming medium to the winning section changes based on the establishment of the predetermined change condition. This makes it possible to improve the interest when the game medium wins a prize in the winning section.

The invention according to means A2 is
In the gaming machine described in means A1,
The winning unit has a first state (open state) in which the game medium is easy to win in the special gaming state, and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is more difficult to win than the first state. It is a special winning section (large winning opening 14) to take,
In the special game state, a unit game (round game) capable of taking the first state is executed a plurality of times until a predetermined period (maximum opening time, see FIG. 8) elapses.
The winning sound control means is
When the unit game is started, the winning sound generated based on the winning of the gaming medium to the special winning section is based on the winning of the gaming medium to the special winning section before the unit game is started. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be changed from the winning sound that was generated.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the winning sound generated based on the winning of the gaming medium to the special winning section can be changed by starting the unit game in the special gaming state. As a result, the winning sound may change each time the unit game progresses in the special gaming state, and it is possible to improve the interest when the game medium wins the special winning section.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine described in means A2,
In the unit game, the first is until at least one of a predetermined period (maximum opening time, see FIG. 8) elapses or a predetermined number (8 in this embodiment) of the game medium wins the special winning section. It is possible to take one state,
The winning sound control means is
When the unit game is started and more game media than the predetermined number are won in the special winning section (over winning) in the unit game before the unit game, the special winning section is entered. The gaming machine is characterized in that the winning sound generated based on the winning of the gaming medium can be changed (see FIGS. 29 to 31).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if more game media than a predetermined number win in the special winning section in the previous unit game, the subsequent unit games are generated based on the winning of the gaming medium in the special winning section. The winning sound changes. As a result, the player can be surely grasped that more game media than the predetermined number have won the special winning section by the change of the winning sound in the next unit game, and a great uplifting feeling can be obtained through hearing. It is possible to give.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine according to means A2 or means A3,
The winning sound generated based on the winning of the game medium to the special winning section is changed based on the scale (the note name changes so as to be higher by a semitone, see FIGS. 29 to 31). It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, each time the unit game progresses in the special gaming state, the winning sound generated based on the winning of the game medium to the special winning section changes based on the scale. As a result, it is possible for the player to enjoy the winning sound that changes stepwise based on the scale, and it is possible to provide a new hobby (elevation feeling) by the winning sound.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A1 to means A4,
Suggestion that the winning sound generated based on the winning of the game medium to the winning section changes when the predetermined change condition is satisfied (display of the large winning sound change image NO) can be executed. It is a gaming machine characterized by being provided with an effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121 capable of executing step S4705).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is suggested that the winning sound changes depending on the suggestion effect. Therefore, it is possible to clearly show to the player that the winning sound changes.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-137838, a winning sound is generated based on the winning of a gaming ball (gaming medium) to a fixed winning portion (starting opening). Therefore, by generating the winning sound, the player can easily notice that the game ball has won the fixed winning section. However, in recent years, it has become commonplace for players to generate a winning sound based on winning a prize in a game medium for the winning section. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the winning sound in order to improve the interest given to the player by the winning sound. Therefore, the inventions according to the above-mentioned means A1 to A5 are for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-137838, whereas the winning sound control means is a gaming medium for the winning section when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. The difference is that the winning sound generated based on the winning of the above can be changed from the winning sound generated based on the winning of the game medium to the winning section before the predetermined change condition is satisfied. This makes it possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the winning sound (playing an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... First starting opening 12 ... Second starting opening 14 ... Large winning opening 50a ... Display screen 121 ... Production control microcomputer 620 ... Speaker NO ... Large winning sound change image LV ... Large Winning sound notification image

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
In the special gaming state, a special winning section that takes a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is harder to win than the first state.
A winning sound control means capable of generating a winning sound based on the winning of the game medium to the special winning section is provided.
In the special gaming state, a unit game capable of taking the first state is executed a plurality of times until at least one of a predetermined time elapses or the game medium wins a predetermined number of prizes in the special winning unit is established. ,
The winning sound control means is
Based on the winning of the game medium to the special winning section due to the start of the unit game and the winning of the special winning section by more game media than the predetermined number in the unit game before the unit game. A gaming machine characterized in that the winning sound generated is changeable from the winning sound generated based on the winning of the game medium to the special winning unit before the unit game is started.

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