JP7058823B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a pachinko machine, which is a typical game machine, an internal lottery is made as to whether or not to shift to a specific game state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when the game ball is won in the start winning opening provided on the game board. At the same time, the variable display of the symbol is started on the display device provided in the game area. Then, when the internal lottery is won, the gaming machine finally stops the combination of the specific symbols and notifies the player, and shifts to the specific gaming state which is advantageous for the player. In the specific gaming state, for example, the prize is controlled so that the ball can be entered into the variable winning device (so-called attacker) provided in the game area, and the prize is given according to the number of winnings (winning number) to the variable winning device. The payout of the ball is carried out.

In recent years, various proposals have been made in order to suppress the mannerism of games and improve the interest of players . ( See Patent Document 1)

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-59448

However, it cannot be said that the conventional gaming machines have been sufficiently improved in terms of interest, and there is still room for improvement .

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine including a storage means in which voice data and music data are stored and a reproduction control means for reproducing the voice data and music data stored in the storage means. In the first notification data that enables the player to recognize information about the second state following the first state in the special gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state, and in the specific period of the special gaming state. It is possible to make the player recognize that the game ball should be launched so as to flow down a predetermined area in the game area by voice so that the game ball wins the specific ball entry means for which the prize ball is given by winning. The second notification data and the specific music data similar to the music data played in the second gaming state during the period of the first gaming state are stored, and the specific music data is the specific music data. The first data corresponding to the predetermined portion up to the predetermined portion and the second data corresponding to the portion other than the predetermined portion from the start to the predetermined portion are stored separately, and in the reproduction control means, the specific music data is the first game. The second data is repeatedly reproduced after the first data is reproduced, and the gaming machine is subjected to the second notification after the first notification is completed. When a specific operation is not performed by the player within a predetermined period during the first notification, the first notification ends together with the end of playback from the start of the specific music data to the predetermined portion. The second notification is characterized in that it ends during the period of the first state .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure which shows the display screen of a symbol display device. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a top view which shows the operation button. It is a figure which shows the content of each counter used for an internal lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning / failing table which stored the value of the random number which wins a big hit occurrence. It is a figure which shows the distribution table which stored the value of the random number which concerns on the distribution destination of a jackpot type. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interrupt processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the winning process for a start opening. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a normal process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game time control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the data setting process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the fluctuation start processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting process of a display duration. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game state transition process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the big prize opening opening and closing process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the big prize opening opening process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a voice emission control device and a display control device. It is a figure which shows the data structure stored in a ROM, (a) is a figure which shows the data structure stored in ROM 93, (b) is a figure which shows the data structure which is stored in a common ROM 96. It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating the structure of the register 952 provided in the sound output LSI. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interrupt processing executed by the voice light emission control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game result, a game state and the like. It is a figure explaining the game flow developed in the pachinko machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a continuous figure which shows the example of the effect image corresponding to the variable display and the stop display of a special symbol. It is a continuous figure which shows the effect example of the mode transition effect which is executed when it corresponds to the "most advantageous result" in a normal state. It is a continuous figure which shows the production example at the time of a big hit (opening and closing execution mode). It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect type (type) selection process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart in the other example of the effect type (type) selection process. It is a figure explaining the transition process to the 4th mode M4. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the transition process to the 4th mode M4. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the transition process to the production MA. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the transition process to a production MB. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the transition process to a production MC. It is a figure explaining the data used for the transition processing to the production of the 4th mode M4 of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the transition process to the effect MA of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the transition process to the effect MB of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the transition process to the production MC of 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure for performing the execution control of the effect of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data structure of the register of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the sequence data of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data structure of the sound light ROM of 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Next, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As the gaming machine, a general pachinko machine will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" refer to a state in which the gaming machine is viewed from the front (player side).

<Pachinko machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine 10) according to the first embodiment has a rectangular outer frame 11 forming an outer shell and is rotatable forward with respect to the outer frame 11. It is provided with the attached gaming machine main body 12.

The outer frame 11 is a fixed frame formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens in the front-rear direction and is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame stand (not shown) of a game store. The gaming machine main body 12 has an inner frame (not shown) rotatably supported by the outer frame 11 toward the front side (player side) and before being rotatably supported by the inner frame toward the front side (player side). The door frame 13 is provided with a back pack unit (not shown) rotatably supported on the inner frame to the rear side (the side opposite to the player), and a locking device 14. A prepaid card type ball lending device (CR unit) (not shown) is provided on the left side of the outer frame 11.

The inner frame (not shown) is supported by one of the right side portion or the left side portion of the outer frame 11 with one of the right side portion and the left side portion as the support side. The front door frame 13 is supported by one of the right side portion and the left side portion of the inner frame with one of the right side portion and the left side portion as the support side. The back pack unit is supported by one of the right side portion and the left side portion of the inner frame with one of the right side portion and the left side portion as the support side. The locking device 14 is provided at the lower part of the right side or the left side of the gaming machine main body 12 (lower right side in FIG. 1), and has a function of making the gaming machine main body 12 unable to open with respect to the outer frame and an inner frame of the front door frame. It has a function to make it impossible to open. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, the locking device 14 is a cylinder lock. In the first embodiment, when the key is inserted and then rotated to the right, the function of disabling the gaming machine main body 12 to the outer frame is released, and when the key is rotated to the left, the front door frame 13 is moved to the inner frame. The function that makes it impossible to open is canceled.

The front door frame 13 is provided so as to cover the entire surface side of the inner frame, and is provided by an elliptical window portion 21 that opens in the thickness direction, a transparent glass plate fitted into the window portion 21, a synthetic resin material, or the like. It has a window panel 22 formed.

Further, the front door frame 13 has an indicator lamp device 23 as a light emitting means arranged on the upper part of the window portion 21, and audio outputs arranged on the upper left and right sides and the lower right side of the gaming machine main body 12. It has a speaker unit 24 as a means and a navigation means. The indicator lamp device 23 has a light emitting body (not shown) such as a light bulb in which a light emitting element such as an LED (light emitting diode), a filament, or a discharge element is enclosed in a glass spherical shell. Further, the speaker unit 24 can output voice, sound effects, and the like. Then, the display lamp device 23 is turned on / blinks in accordance with the symbol variation effect of the symbol display device 51, which will be described later (light emission effect), or the sound or sound effect is output from the speaker unit 24 (voice effect). The lamp device 23 and the speaker unit 24 are configured to function as an effect executing means.

Further, the front door frame 13 has an upper bulging portion 25 and a lower bulging portion 26 that bulge toward the front side (player side) on the lower side of the window portion 21. The upper bulging portion 25 and the lower bulging portion 26 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. The upper bulging portion 25 is provided inside so as to open upward, and has an upper saucer 251 that serves as a saucer for storing game balls. Further, the lower bulging portion 26 has a lower saucer 261 which is provided inside so as to open upward and serves as a saucer for storing the game ball. The upper saucer 251 is configured such that the bottom surface is gently inclined from the left side to the right side and is tapered on the right side portion, and the game ball launching mechanism 81 is arranged while storing the stored game balls one by one. It has a function to lead to.

When the game ball becomes surplus in the upper tray 251 the game ball is discharged to the lower tray 261. That is, the lower saucer 261 has a function of storing the game balls surplus in the upper saucer 251. Further, the lower bulging portion 26 is provided with a lever that can slide in the left-right direction, and the game ball stored in the lower tray 261 is moved to the lower portion of the lower tray 261 by the player sliding the lever. It is configured to be discharged from. In the first embodiment, the upper bulging portion 25 and the lower bulging portion 26 are integrally molded with the front door frame 13 at the lower position of the front door frame 13 to open and close the front door frame 13. At the same time, the upper bulging portion 25 and the lower bulging portion 26 are also configured to open and close.

Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 27 as a launching means at a lower right position of the gaming machine main body 12. The launch handle 27 is urged counterclockwise (counterclockwise), and the game ball launch mechanism 81 is activated by the player rotating the launch handle 27 clockwise (clockwise) to move up. The game balls stored in the saucer 251 are fired one by one toward the game area 311 of the game board 31. In the first embodiment, the game ball launching operation by the game ball launching mechanism 81 is performed in a predetermined cycle (for example, 0.6 sec). Further, in the first embodiment, the number of game balls launched by the game ball launch mechanism 81 is controlled so as not to exceed 100 balls per minute.

The launch handle 27 is configured so that the hitting force of the game ball by the game ball launch mechanism 81 changes according to the amount of rotation thereof, and as the player rotates the launch handle 27 clockwise (clockwise). The hitting force of the game ball by the game ball launching mechanism 81 gradually increases, and the hitting force of the game ball by the game ball launching mechanism 81 gradually decreases as the player rotates the firing handle 27 counterclockwise (counterclockwise). It is configured. That is, as the player rotates the launch handle 27 clockwise (clockwise), the arrival position of the game ball launched by the game ball launch mechanism 81 on the game board 31 shifts from the left side to the right side.

Further, the launch handle 27 is provided with a touch sensor 271 for detecting that the player is touching the handle and a launch stop switch 272 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball. The launch of the game ball by the game ball launch mechanism 81 is performed when the launch handle 27 is rotated and the touch sensor 271 is on and the launch stop switch 272 is off, and the touch sensor 271 is off or the launch stop switch 272 is off. If is on, the game ball will not be fired.

Further, an operation button 28 as an operation means is provided on the upper surface of the upper bulge portion 25. The operation button 28 is used when selecting an effect type (effect type), and the player can select the effect type by operating the operation button 28. As shown in FIG. 5, the operation buttons 28 include a decision button 281 arranged in the center, a left direction button 282 arranged on the left side of the decision button 281, and a right direction button 283 arranged on the right side of the decision button 281. And have. When selecting the effect type, the player presses the left direction button 282 and the right direction button 283 to select the effect type, and presses the decision button 281 arranged in the center to determine the effect type. be able to. Further, on the upper surface of the upper bulging portion 25, a ball lending button (not shown) for instructing lending of a game ball within the range of the value balance (valuable balance) of the card inserted in the CR unit and a CR unit are provided. A return button (not shown) is provided to instruct the return of the inserted card.

<Game board 31>
The game board 31 is a substantially rectangular plate member made of a veneer material or a synthetic resin material. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 31 has a guide portion 34 (hereinafter referred to as a guide portion 34) composed of two rails (inner rail 32 and outer rail 33) provided on the front surface (player side) and curved in a substantially circular shape. It also has a guide rail). The guide rail 34 has a function of guiding the game ball launched by the game ball launch mechanism 81 to the upper left portion of the game board 31. The player operates the launch handle 27 to launch the game ball into the substantially circular game area 311 defined by the guide rail 34, thereby playing the game. Further, a return portion 31a is provided at the end of the guide rail 34 so that the game ball launched into the game area 311 does not return to the inside of the guide rail 34. The game ball driven into the game area 311 is detected by a driving ball detection sensor (not shown) provided in the back pack unit (not shown), and the ball detection signal of the driving ball detection sensor is transmitted. It is configured to be output to a hall computer (not shown). In the first embodiment, the driving ball detection sensor is provided in the back pack unit, but it may be provided in another place, for example, the game board 31.

Further, the game board 31 is subjected to router processing, so that a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the plate thickness direction are formed at appropriate positions. Further, each opening of the game board 31 is provided with a general winning opening 35, a first starting opening 36, a second starting opening 37, a variable winning device 38, and an out opening 39. The position and number of openings formed in the game area 311 of the game board 31 can be appropriately changed as needed. The game board 31 is provided with through gates 41 on the left side of the central portion and the right side of the central portion. The main display device 42 is provided at a position that can be visually recognized by the player of the game board 31. A variable display unit 43 is provided at the center of the game board 31. The game board 31 is provided with a large number of game nails 44 in the game area 311 and a rotation guide member 45 (so-called “windmill”) is arranged on the right side of the game board 31. The rotation guide member 45 is arranged on the game board 31 so as to rotate freely by the contact of the game ball flowing down the game area 311. Therefore, when the game ball flowing down the game area 311 comes into contact with the game nail 44 or the rotation guide member 45, the flow direction of the game ball changes irregularly (randomly).

In the first embodiment, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through the opening, and not only the mode in which the game ball is discharged from the game area 311 after passing through the opening, but also the game after passing through the opening. It also includes an embodiment in which the flow of the game area 311 is continued without being discharged from the area 311. Further, in order to clearly distinguish it from the entry of the game ball into the out opening 39, the entry of the game ball into various winning openings is also referred to as a winning. Further, entering the through gate 41 means that after passing through the gate provided in the game area 311 the ball continues to flow down the game area without being discharged from the game area. The entry into the through gate 41 is also referred to as a entry in the same manner as the entry into various winning openings.

<Starting winning opening>
As shown in FIG. 2, the first starting port 36 and the second starting port 37 are arranged in a vertical positional relationship, that is, in the vertical direction. Here, the first starting port 36 located on the upper side is a constantly open type winning opening that always opens upward in the game area 311. Further, on both the left and right sides of the second starting port 37 located on the lower side, an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip (electric tulip)) composed of a pair of opening / closing members 371 configured to open / close the second starting port 37. Is provided. An electric accessory driving unit 372 as a driving means is connected to the pair of opening / closing members 371, and the pair of opening / closing members 371 closes the second starting port 37 as the electric accessory driving unit 372 is driven. It is configured to be displaced between the position and the open position. In the first embodiment, a pair of opening / closing members 371 for opening / closing the second starting port 37 are arranged on the left and right side portions sandwiching the second starting port 37, and the pair of opening / closing members 371 are driven by the electric accessory driving unit 372. Are driven so that their mutual positions are close to each other and apart from each other.

That is, in the first embodiment, the first starting port 36 is configured so that the game ball flowing down the game area 311 can always win a prize with a certain probability, and the second starting port 37 drives the electric accessory driving unit 372. By doing so, the winning probability of the game ball is configured to be variable. Here, in a state where the opening / closing members 371 provided on both the left and right sides sandwiching the second starting port 37 are displaced to the closed position (hereinafter, the electric service closed state), the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 37 is prevented. Therefore, the probability that the game ball will win the second starting port 37 is lower than the probability that the game ball will win the first starting port 36. Further, in the state where the opening / closing member 371 is displaced to the open position (hereinafter, the electric service open state), the game ball received by the opening / closing member 371 is guided to the second starting port 37 and the game is played to the first starting port 36. The probability that the game ball will win the second starting port 37 is higher than the probability that the ball will win.

In addition, in the electric accessory, instead of the above-mentioned electric service closed state and electric service open state, it is difficult for the game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 37 (unlike the electric service closed state, the game ball can be entered. It may be configured to switch between a state in which the game ball is likely to win a prize in the second starting port 37.

<Variable winning device>
As shown in FIG. 2, the variable winning device 38 opens and closes in a rectangular plate shape that rotatably closes a special winning opening 381 (hereinafter, a large winning opening) as a special winning means that opens in the game area 311. A door (opening / closing member, opening / closing means) 382 is provided, and the opening / closing door 382 is configured to be displaced between a closed state and an open state when the variable winning drive unit 383 as a driving means is driven. In the first embodiment, the opening / closing door 382 swings in the front-rear direction to open / close the special winning opening. In FIG. 2, the opening / closing door 382 closes the large winning opening 381. Is shown.

In the first embodiment, the opening / closing door 382 is set to a closed state in which the game ball cannot win a prize in the normal state. Then, when the shift to the open / close execution mode is won in the internal lottery and the shift to the open / close execution mode is performed, the open / close door 382 is set to the open state in which the game ball can win a prize. The open / close execution mode (specific control state) is a mode in which the open / close door 382 is set to the open state and the game ball can be inserted into the large winning opening 381. Further, in the first embodiment, in the opening / closing execution mode, the opening / closing door 382 in one round game is set from the opening / closing door 382 to the closed state again. The number of times of opening and closing is arbitrary. For example, the opening / closing door 382 may be opened / closed a plurality of times (twice or more) in one round game, and in this case, the opening / closing state and the closing state of the opening / closing door 382 are set a plurality of times in one round game. It will be.

The player maximizes the amount of rotation of the launch handle 27, and moves the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area from the side of the side where the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is formed to the side of the opposite side. By shifting (so-called right-handed), the game ball can be guided to the variable winning device 38 while avoiding the variable display unit 43 and the like.

<Detection sensor>
The game board 31 detects the entry of a game ball in the vicinity of the general winning opening 35, the first starting opening 36, the second starting opening 37, and the various winning openings of the large winning opening 381 of the variable winning device 38. The detection sensors 501 to 504 are provided (see FIG. 4). Further, these detection sensors 501 to 504 are arranged on the back side of the game board 31, the detection sensor 501 detects the entry of the game ball into the general winning opening 35, and the detection sensor 502 goes to the first starting port 36. The detection sensor 503 detects the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 37, and the detection sensor 504 detects the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 381 of the variable winning device 38. Is detected. The detection sensors 501 to 504 are wired and connected to the main control board 61 arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, and the detection sensors 501 to 504 detect the game ball (general winning opening 35, first starting port 36). , A predetermined number of prize balls (game balls obtained by winning) are paid out in the wake of the winning of the game balls to the various winning openings of the second starting opening 37 and the large winning opening 381 of the variable winning device 38. ing.

In the first embodiment, when the detection sensor 501 detects that the pachinko machine 10 has entered the general winning opening 35, the pachinko machine 10 pays out 10 prize balls, and the detection sensor 502 enters the first starting opening 36. When is detected, three prize balls are paid out, and when the detection sensor 503 detects that the ball has entered the second starting port 37, two prize balls are paid out, and the detection sensor 504 pays out the variable winning device 38. When it is detected that a ball has entered the large prize opening 381, 13 prize balls are paid out. The number of prize balls paid out by winning a game ball to various winning openings is not limited to these, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of prize balls paid out by winning the game ball to the first starting port 36 may be the same as the number of prize balls paid out by winning the game ball to the second starting port 37. Further, a plurality of (two or more) variable winning devices 38 are provided in the game area 311 of the game board 31, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is different for each winning of the large winning openings 381 of the plurality of variable winning devices 38. Also, for example, when two variable winning devices 38 are provided, the number of prize balls paid out by winning a prize in the large winning opening 381 of each variable winning device 38 may be 13 and 14, respectively.

The out port 39 is provided at the bottom of the game area 311 of the game board 31, and the game balls that have not entered the various winning openings and the like are discharged from the game area 311 through the out port 39. The out port 39 is arranged on the back side of the game board 31 and includes a detection sensor 505 that detects the entry of the game ball (see FIG. 4).

Further, each through gate 41 is arranged on the back surface side of the game board 31 and includes a detection sensor 506 for detecting the entry of the game ball (see FIG. 4). The detection sensors 505 and 506 are wired and connected to the main control board 61 arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, but the pachinko machine 10 has an out port unlike the case where a ball enters various winning openings. If a ball enters 39 and each through gate 41, the prize ball will not be paid out.

It should be noted that each detection sensor 501 to 506 may be capable of individually detecting the entry of a game ball into various winning openings, and for example, an electromagnetic induction sensor, a transmissive photo sensor, or the like can be used.

<Design display>
The main display device 42 has a main display unit 46, a display unit 47 for accessories, and a round display unit 48, and has a segment display unit in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, a dot display unit, and the like. It is configured by arranging multiple display devices. The main display device 42 is provided on the game board 31 so as to bulge toward the window panel 22 provided on the front side thereof, and can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 via the window panel 22. ing. Further, the distance (gap) between the main display device 42 and the window panel 22 is narrower than the outer diameter of the game ball. Therefore, it is prevented that the game ball flows down in the gap between the main display device 42 and the window panel 22, that is, in front of the main display device 42.

<Main display unit 46>
The main display unit 46 is performed based on the first result display unit 461 for displaying the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the first starting port 36 and the winning of the second starting port 37. A second result display unit 462 for displaying the result of the internal lottery is provided (see FIG. 4).

<First result display unit 461>
The first result display unit 461 executes the variation display of the symbol triggered by the winning of the first starting port 36, and is performed based on the winning of the first starting port 36 as the stop result of the variation display. Display the result of the internal lottery. Specifically, with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 36, the first result display unit 461 is sequentially turned on and off, and the fluctuating variable display is performed, and finally the first result display unit 461. Multiple types of special symbols are displayed depending on the lighting position (stop result) that is definitively lit. When the result of this internal lottery corresponds to the shift to the open / close execution mode, the first result display unit 461 displays a predetermined stop result, and then the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open / close execution mode. ..

<Second result display unit 462>
The second result display unit 462 executes the variation display of the symbol triggered by the winning of the second starting port 37, and is performed based on the winning of the second starting port 37 as the stop result of the variation display. Display the result of the internal lottery. Specifically, with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 37, the second result display unit 462 is sequentially turned on and off, and the fluctuating variable display is performed, and finally the second result display unit 462 is performed. A plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as special symbols) are displayed depending on the lighting position (stop result) in which is definitively lit. When the result of this internal lottery corresponds to the shift to the open / close execution mode, the second result display unit 462 displays a predetermined stop result, and then the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open / close execution mode. ..

Here, the special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit, and in the first result display unit 461 and the second result display unit 462, there are a plurality of types depending on the lighting position of the LED or the like. It is possible to display a special figure. Specifically, the special figures that can be displayed on the first result display unit 461 and the second result display unit 462 include a plurality of types of special figures as a jackpot display result that can recognize a jackpot, and a deviation that can recognize a deviation. One type of special figure as a display result is set. Then, one special map is determined according to the result of the lottery per special map, and as a stop result of the variable display, the previously determined special map is stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 461 or the second result display unit 462. Will be done.

In the following description, the variation display performed by the first result display unit 461 is referred to as "special figure 1 variation display", and as a result of the special figure 1 variation display, a fixed stop display is displayed on the first result display unit 461. The special figure may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the variation display performed by the second result display unit 462 is referred to as "second special figure variation display", and as a result of the second special figure variation display, the special figure displayed on the second result display unit 462 as a definite stop display. May be referred to as special figure 2.

<Display unit 47 for accessories>
The accessory display unit 47 executes the variable display of the symbol triggered by the winning of each through gate 41, and as a result of stopping the variable display, the internal lottery is performed based on the winning of each through gate 41. Display the result of. Specifically, when the game ball wins a prize in each through gate 41, the accessory display unit 47 is sequentially turned on and off, and the blinking and fluctuating variable display is performed, and finally the accessory display unit 47 is displayed. A plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as normal symbols) are displayed depending on the lighting position (stop result) that is definitively lit. When the result of the internal lottery corresponds to the transition to the electric service open state, the accessory display unit 47 displays a predetermined stop result, and then the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the electric service open state. do. In this electric service open state, the opening / closing member 371 of the electric accessory provided in the second starting port 37 is in the open state.

<Round display unit 48>
Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the jackpot determination is won, one jackpot game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games described later. A plurality of types of jackpot games with different numbers of rounds are set, and the number of rounds of the winning jackpot game is notified by the round display unit 48. In the first embodiment, two types of "15 times" and "2 times" are set as the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and the number of rounds is notified by the lighting pattern of the LED provided in the round display unit 48. In the first embodiment, the round display unit 48 includes two LEDs arranged on the left and right, and by turning on the LED on the left side, it is notified that the number of rounds is "15 times", and the right side. By turning on the LED, it is notified that the number of rounds is "twice".

In the first embodiment, the main display unit 46 and the accessory display unit 47 are configured by arranging a plurality of display devices such as a segment display and a dot display, but the present invention is limited to this. It may be composed of other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, and a dot matrix. Further, as the symbols to be variablely displayed on the main display unit 46 and the accessory display unit 47, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, and a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed. , Or a configuration in which multiple types of colors are switched and displayed can be adopted. Further, in the first embodiment, the round display unit 48 notifies the number of round games by a light emitting display using an LED, but the number of round games is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device, the organic EL display device, and the like. Other types of display devices such as CRTs and dot matrices may be used to notify the number of round games. The display areas of the main display unit 46, the accessory display unit 47, and the round display unit 48 are set to be extremely smaller than the display areas such as the notification effect described later, which are executed by the symbol display device 51. For a player who is paying attention to various effects executed by the symbol display device 51, each information can be easily recognized by the lighting state of the main display unit 46, the accessory display unit 47, and the round display unit 48. It's getting harder.

Further, the variable display unit 43 includes a symbol display device 51 that variablely displays (variable display or switching display) a symbol that is a kind of symbol. Further, the variable display unit 43 includes a center frame 52 arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 51. The upper portion of the center frame 52 is provided so as to bulge toward the window panel 22 provided on the front surface side thereof. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling in front of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and does not cause the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen G is lowered due to the fall of the game ball. It is composed.

<Design display device 51>
The symbol display device 51 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and is detachably attached to the game board 31 so that the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 faces the front side (player side) of the game board 31. Has been done. The symbol display device 51 is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of a game ball to the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 37) and a decorative symbol for directing (hereinafter, also referred to as a decorative symbol) as a trigger. Starts the variable display of. That is, when the symbol display device 51 executes variable display on the first result display unit 461 of the main display unit 46 and when the variable display is executed on the second result display unit 462 of the main display unit 46, the symbol display device 51 is adjusted accordingly. And execute the variable display. The symbol display device 51 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT, etc., as well as a drum type symbol display device and a dot matrix type symbol display device. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variable display of various symbols such as the above can be adopted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol display device 51 according to the first embodiment is set with a plurality of symbol display columns Z1, Z2, Z3 capable of variablely displaying decorative drawings, and the first start port 36 or the first start port 36 or the first. With the winning of the 2 starting port 37 as an opportunity, the decorative drawing starts to change in each symbol display row Z1, Z2, Z3. Further, the effective stop positions of the decorative figures are set in each of the symbol display columns Z1, Z2, Z3, respectively, and the stop symbols that combine the effective stop positions of the respective symbol display columns Z1, Z2, Z3 by the symbol variation effect are set. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that is stopped and displayed on the effective line L is derived. In the symbol display device 51 of the first embodiment, three rows of symbol display columns Z1, Z2, and Z3 are set side by side, and a decorative figure is effective for each symbol display column Z1, Z2, Z3. The stop positions are set one by one, and a symbol variation effect consisting of three rows of decorative drawings is performed. That is, one stop symbol effective line L is set in the symbol display device 51 of the first embodiment. In the following description, the symbol display column Z1, the symbol display column Z2, and the symbol display column Z3 may be referred to in order from the left side.

Further, the display area of the decorative figure in each of the symbol display columns Z1, Z2, Z3 of the symbol display device 51 is composed of a larger area than the first result display unit 461 and the second result display unit 462. The decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the figure. Therefore, the player can visually recognize whether it is a big hit or a miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line L of the symbol display device 51.

The symbol display device 51 is configured to perform variation display so that the decorative figure moves along a predetermined variation direction (vertical direction from top to bottom in the first embodiment) at the start of the symbol variation effect. Therefore, the decorative drawings that are displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed at the effective stop positions of the symbol display columns Z1, Z2, and Z3 in a predetermined stop order. Further, the symbol display device 51 temporarily temporarily stops and displays the decorative figure at the effective stop position of each symbol display column Z1, Z2, Z3 before the symbol variation effect is completed, and each symbol display column Z1, Z2, Z3. By stopping and displaying the decorative drawing of, one symbol variation effect is completed. That is, the symbol variation effect (special figure 1 variation display and the second special figure variation display) is performed from the start of variation to the final stop of the decorative drawing (special figure 1 and special figure 2) performed based on one start hold information. It is designed to be executed once.

Here, the "variable display" is a state in which the decorative figures displayed at the effective stop positions are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol display columns Z1, Z2, and Z3. Further, the "fixed stop" of the decorative drawing means that the decorative drawing continues at the effective stop position in each symbol display column Z1, Z2, Z3 for a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time (for example, 600 ms (milliseconds)). It is the state where the stop is displayed. Further, the "temporary stop" of the decorative drawing is a state in which the decorative drawing displayed so as to stay at the effective stop position in each symbol display column Z1, Z2, Z3 is not continuously stopped during the special figure fluctuation interval time. Is. That is, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a fluctuating state at the effective stop position and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing fluctuation interval time.

Further, in the first result display unit 461 and the symbol display device 51, the symbol variation effect related to the special figure 1 variation display and the special figure 1 variation display is started, and the special figure 1 and the decorative drawing are fixedly stopped and displayed. Similarly, in the second result display unit 462 and the symbol display device 51, the second special figure variation display and the symbol variation effect related to the second special figure variation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative figure are fixedly stopped and displayed. To. In addition, the first result display unit 461 and the second result display unit 462 do not simultaneously perform the special figure variation display, and the special figure variation is performed on either the first result display unit 461 or the second result display unit 462. When the display is performed, the other special figure variation display is not performed.

Here, in the symbol display device 51 according to the first embodiment, ten kinds of numbers "0" to "9" are set as basic decorative figures in each symbol display column Z1, Z2, Z3. The decorative drawings are displayed in a variable manner in order in each symbol display column Z1, Z2, Z3. The mode of variable display of the symbol in the symbol display device 51 is not limited to this, and is arbitrary. For example, the number of columns of the symbol string, the scroll direction of each symbol column, the number of symbols of each symbol string, and the like can be appropriately changed. Further, the symbol of each symbol row may be a mode in which a picture and a number are combined, or may be a mode of only a picture, instead of the mode of only numbers. In addition, the decorative drawing may be given a first identification symbol that the player can definitely recognize that the probability change state (described later) is given after the jackpot game ends, and a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. It is classified as a second identification symbol that can be uncertainly recognized as having.

Here, as the first identification symbol, a special decorative drawing other than the basic decorative drawing may be used even if it is appropriately set from the basic decorative drawings. For example, the odd-numbered symbols "1", "3", "5", "7", "9" and the even-numbered symbols "0", "2", "4", "6", "8" are the first. The identification symbol of "0", "2", "4", "6", and "8" may be used as the second identification symbol. In this way, the player can decorate each of the symbol display columns Z1, Z2, Z3 which is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop position (stop symbol effective line L) of each symbol display column Z1, Z2, Z3 in the symbol display device 51. It is possible to grasp whether or not the winning game is given by the figure. In the first embodiment, as a winning symbol combination, a symbol combination (for example, "1 ・ 1 ・ 1", "2 ・ 2 ・ 2") in which the same decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol display column is displayed. Etc.) is set.

The symbol combination of the decorative figure that can recognize this jackpot becomes the hit display result, and the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is given after the symbol variation effect is completed. On the other hand, if even one of the symbols in all the rows displayed at the effective stop position of the symbol display device 51 is different, the symbol combination is, in principle, "off" in which the jackpot game is not given. Can be recognized. The pattern combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize this deviation is the deviation display result.

Further, the symbol display device 51 displays a symbol combination of decorative drawings according to the displayed special map as a result of the special map variation display on the first result display unit 461 and the second result display unit 462. That is, the special figure displayed on the first result display unit 461 and the second result display unit 462 and the symbol combination of the decorative figure displayed on the symbol display device 51 correspond to each other, and when the symbol variation effect is completed. , The special figure is fixedly stopped in the first result display unit 461 and the second result display unit 462, and the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed in each symbol display column Z1, Z2, Z3 of the symbol display device 51. ing. It should be noted that it is not always necessary to make one-to-one combination of decorative symbols for special symbols, and one special symbol may be associated with a plurality of decorative symbol combinations.

The center frame 52 includes a first holding lamp unit 53 provided in the lower left area of the symbol display device 51, a second holding lamp unit 54 provided in the lower right area of the symbol display device 51, and a symbol display. It is provided with a third holding lamp portion 55 provided in the upper region of the device 51.

<Hold lamp>
The first holding lamp unit 53 includes an LED that displays the number of holdings of the winning game balls in the first starting port 36, and the LEDs are lit by the same number as the number of holdings of the game balls. The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment can hold up to four gaming balls. Therefore, the number of LEDs included in the first holding lamp unit 53 is four, which is the same as the maximum number of holding balls. Further, the first hold lamp unit 53 corresponds to the variable display of the first result display unit 461 and the symbol display device 51. That is, the number of holdings displayed by the first holding lamp unit 53 is added by 1 when the game ball wins the first starting port 36, and is subtracted by 1 each time the variation display of the first result display unit 461 is performed. To.

The second holding lamp unit 54 includes an LED that displays the number of holdings of the winning game balls in the second starting port 37, and the LEDs are lit by the same number as the number of holdings of the game balls. The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment can hold up to four gaming balls. Therefore, the number of LEDs included in the second holding lamp unit 54 is four, which is the same as the maximum number of holding balls. Further, the second hold lamp unit 54 corresponds to the variable display of the second result display unit 462 and the symbol display device 51. That is, the number of holdings displayed by the second holding lamp unit 54 is added by 1 when the game ball wins the second starting port 37, and is subtracted by 1 each time the variation display of the second result display unit 462 is performed. To.

The third holding lamp unit 55 includes an LED that displays the number of holdings of the winning game balls in each through gate 41, and the LED lights up according to the number of holdings of the game balls. The third holding lamp unit 55 can hold up to four gaming balls in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment. Therefore, the number of LEDs included in the third holding lamp unit 55 is four, which is the same as the maximum number of holding balls. Further, the second holding lamp unit 54 corresponds to the variable display of the accessory display unit 47. That is, the number of holdings displayed by the third holding lamp unit 55 is added by 1 when the game ball wins a prize in each through gate 41, and is subtracted by 1 each time the variable display of the accessory display unit 47 is performed. ..

The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is configured to notify the number of reserved game balls by turning on the LEDs of the holding lamp units 53 to 55, but the symbol display device 51 is used as an image. , The first starting port 36, the second starting port 37, and each through gate 41 may have other configurations such as notifying the reserved number of winning game balls. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the number of LEDs provided in each of the holding lamp units 53 to 55 is four corresponding to the maximum holding number 4, but for example, two LEDs are arranged side by side. When the number of holds is "1" to "2", the LED is "lit" in order from the left or right, and when the number of holds is "3" to "4", the number of holds is "blinking" in order from the left or right. May be notified to the player.

<Electrical configuration>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 60, a voice emission control device 90, and a display control device 100. These devices are mounted on the back side of the inner frame. Further, the pachinko machine 10 supplies necessary electric power to the payout control device 70 and the pachinko machine 10 for executing the payout control for causing the above-mentioned payout device 71 to pay out the game ball, and also supplies a power source for controlling the game ball launch mechanism 81. -The launch control device 80 is provided, and these devices are mounted on the back pack unit.

The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control (main control) of the pachinko machine 10, and a power failure monitoring board 65 that monitors the power supply. The main control device 60 includes a board box for accommodating the main control board 61 and the like. The substrate box may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace upon opening, or may be provided with a trace structure for leaving a trace upon opening. Specifically, as a trace means, a substrate box is formed by connecting a plurality of case bodies, and a connecting portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined portion when separating each case body is provided or peeled off. At this time, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of peeling due to the adhesive layer remaining on the bonding target is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to the boundary between these case bodies can be adopted.

The main control board 61 includes an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) 62 mounted on the main control board 61, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 63 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 64 constituting the MPU 62. There is. The MPU 62 is a semiconductor element in which a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, a counter circuit as a random number generator, and the like are integrated into one chip in addition to the ROM 63 and the RAM 64, and is a so-called one-chip microcomputer. be. In the first embodiment, the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 62, but the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 may be individually chipped. Further, although the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 are physically separated separate memories, they may be one memory that is not physically separated, and the ROM 63 area and the RAM 64 area may be provided by a logical address. .. In this case, for example, a specific area in the RAM may be write-protected so that the ROM function may be provided. The same applies to the MPUs of other control devices other than the main control device 60.

The ROM 63 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is used as the main storage device of the MPU 62. The ROM 63 is a non-volatile memory that does not require external power supply for holding stored information (data), and is a semiconductor element that cannot be written. The ROM 63 has a plurality of areas (areas) logically separated by logical addresses, for example, a pass / fail table storage area 631, a distribution table storage area 632, and a reach table storage. It has various areas such as an area 633 and a variable table storage area 634. These areas will be described in detail later.

The RAM 64 is a semiconductor memory capable of arbitrarily writing and erasing information. The RAM 64 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when reading and executing a control program stored in the ROM 63, and requires an external power supply to retain the stored information. It is a volatile memory. This RAM 64 has a plurality of areas (areas) logically separated by logical addresses, for example, various counter areas 641, a hold ball storage area 642, an electric service hold area 643, and a stop result storage. It has various areas such as area 644. These areas will be described in detail later. In the first embodiment, a volatile memory such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is used as the RAM 64, but the RAM 64 is non-volatile such as MRAM (Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory). Memory may be used.

The MPU 62 includes an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown). The input port of the MPU 62 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 65 provided in the main control device 60 and a plurality of detection sensors 501 to 506. The output port of the MPU 62 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 65, the payout control device 70, and the voice emission control device 90. The voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 connected to the voice emission control device 90 will be described in detail later. Further, the output port of the MPU 62 includes an electric accessory drive unit 372 that opens and closes the opening / closing member 371 of the second starting port 37, a variable winning drive unit 383 that opens / closes the opening / closing door 382 of the variable winning device 38, and a main display. It is connected to the unit 46 and the accessory display unit 47.

Here, the main control board 61 has a driver circuit (not shown), and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units and the like through this driver circuit. Specifically, in the electric service open state, the MPU 62 executes drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 372 to open / close the opening / closing member 371. Further, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes drive control of the variable winning drive unit 383 to open / close the opening / closing door 382 of the variable winning device 38. Further, in each game round, the MPU 62 executes display control of the main display unit 46 and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the starting ports 36 and 37. Further, the MPU 62 executes display control of the accessory display unit 47 and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of each through gate 41.

The power failure monitoring board 65 relays the main control board 61 and the power supply / emission control device 80 having a function of supplying operating power, and monitors the voltage of DC stable 24 volts output from the power supply / emission control device 80. .. The MPU 62 receives electric power (DC24V) via the power failure monitoring board 65. Further, the MPU 62 makes a winning determination (ball entry determination) for various winning openings, out openings 39, and each through gate 41 based on the detection results of the detection sensors 501 to 506. The MPU 62 executes an internal lottery based on the winning determination to the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 37.

The payout control device 70 is a prize ball (a game ball obtained by winning a prize) or a rental ball (a game ball lent to a player) to the payout device 71 based on a command (control command) transmitted from the main control device 60. Executes the payout control to make the payout.

The power supply / launch control device 80 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. The power supply / emission control device 80 includes an AC-DC converter that generates operating power required for each of the main control board 61, the payout control device 70, and the like based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply. The generated operating power is supplied to each device. The power supply / emission control device 80 includes a power supply unit for power failure such as a backup capacitor. The power supply unit for power failure supplies power for storage and holding to the RAM 64 of the main control device 60 when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is cut off.

The power supply / launch control device 80 executes launch control for launching the game ball to the game ball launch mechanism 81. Here, the game ball launch mechanism 81 has a launch rail extending toward the guide rail 34 of the game board 31, a ball feeding device for supplying the game balls stored in the upper tray 251 onto the launch rail, and a launch rail. It is equipped with a solenoid, which is an electric actuator that launches the game ball supplied to the guide rail 34 toward the guide rail 34. When the power supply / launch control device 80 and the predetermined launch conditions (when the launch handle 27 is rotated, the touch sensor 271 is on, and the launch stop switch 272 is off) are met, this solenoid is used. The drive signal (launch permission signal) is supplied to launch the game ball.

In the first embodiment, the game ball launching mechanism 81 of the pachinko machine 10 adopts a method of launching a game ball by a linear expansion / contraction operation of a plunger type solenoid, but it is directly connected to the rotation axis of the rotary solenoid. It may be a form in which a hitting mallet operates to launch a game ball, or a form in which a hitting mallet supported at a different position operates in response to the rotation of a motor to launch a game ball. Specifically, in the method of launching a game ball by a motor, the motor and the hitting mallet are supported at different positions, and the hitting mallet is operated by rotating the cam connected to the motor. The hitting mallet operated by the motor (cam) hits the game ball by operating in the opposite direction due to the elasticity of the connected spring or the like, and launches it into the game area 311 of the game board 31. Further, in the method of launching the game ball by the rotary solenoid, the game ball is hit by rotating the rotation axis in response to the pulse from the power supply / launch control device 80, and the game ball is moved to the game area 311 of the game board 31. Be fired. The hitting mallet directly connected to the rotation axis of the rotary solenoid hits the game ball on the launch rail by rotating to the support position of the game ball, and the game ball is launched. After hitting the ball, the torque of the rotary solenoid disappears, and the hitting mallet rotates in the opposite direction due to the reaction of the collision with the stopper and its own weight, and the stopper stops the ball at the position before the operation. Further, in the method of launching the game ball by the plunger type solenoid, the ball hammer is directly connected to the movable iron core of the plunger type solenoid, and the game ball is hit by the linear reciprocating motion of the mallet, and the game area 311 of the game board 31 is launched. A game ball is fired. In addition, the plunger type solenoid is a type that launches a hitting mallet by energizing the solenoid, and a type that compresses the spring by retracting the hitting mallet by energizing, and advances the hitting mallet by the elasticity of the spring to hit the game ball. Either may be used.

Further, the ball feeding device of the game ball launching mechanism 81 may be either a mechanical type or a magnet type. In the case of the mechanical type, the ball feeding device is operated by using the power of the motor that drives the hitting mallet. In the case of the mechanical type, since the driving source of the hitting mallet and the ball feeding device is the same, the game ball is supplied to the launching rail one by one according to the timing of the hitting ball with a simple structure. Is possible. Further, in the case of the magnet type, the ball feed is operated by an independent solenoid separately from the operation of the hammer, and the ball game balls are supplied one by one onto the launch rail. The magnet type is preferably adopted when the game ball launching mechanism 81 launches a game ball using a rotary solenoid or a plunger type solenoid.

<Internal lottery>
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the contents of each counter used for the internal lottery. The "internal lottery" is a lottery for whether or not to shift to a specific game state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player when the game ball is won in the start winning opening provided on the game board. As shown in FIG. 6, the MPU 62 executes an internal lottery or the like by using the values (information) of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4. Specifically, the MPU 62 uses the jackpot random number counter C1 for the jackpot generation lottery, and when the jackpot is generated, the jackpot type counter C2 is used for the jackpot type lottery to generate reach display. The reach random number counter C3 is used for the lottery. Further, the MPU 62 uses the random number initial value counter CINI for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and uses the variable type counter CS for determining the display duration in the main display unit 46 and the symbol display device 51. Further, the MPU 62 uses the electric accessory counter C4 for a lottery as to whether or not to open the opening / closing member 371 of the second starting port 37. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in various counter areas 641 (see FIG. 6) of the RAM 64.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added (incremented) to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching a predetermined maximum value, it returns to 0. Each counter is updated periodically (eg, every 4 msec). The updated value is stored in the lottery counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 64. Among the values stored in the lottery counter buffer, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are such that the game ball wins in the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 37. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 642 (see FIG. 6) provided in the RAM 64 as the acquisition information storage means at the same timing. Further, among the values stored in the lottery counter buffer, the value of the electric accessory counter C4 is stored in the electric service holding area 643 (see FIG. 6) of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in each through gate 41. Will be done.

The holding ball storage area 642 includes a holding area Ra for the first result display unit, a holding area Rb for the second result display unit, and an execution area AE.

The first result display unit holding area Ra provided as the first acquired information storage means includes four storage areas of the first area Ra1 to the fourth area Ra4. Each area Ra1 to Ra4 is set to a storage capacity capable of storing one set of each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. The MPU 62 uses a set of values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as hold information, and sets the time in each area Ra1 to Ra4 according to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 36. Sequentially, that is, the previously acquired values are sequentially stored in each area Ra1 to Ra4. Specifically, the MPU 62 holds information in the order of 1st area Ra1 → 2nd area Ra2 → 3rd area Ra3 → 4th area Ra4 when winning the first starting port 36 occurs a plurality of times in succession. To store.

In the first embodiment, since the holding area Ra for the first result display unit has four storage areas, up to four winning balls to the first starting port 36 are held. ing. Further, the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is a storage for writing the number of holds, which is the number of sets of each value of the hold random number counter C1 for big hit, the counter C2 for the big hit type, and the reach random number counter C3. There is an area. The number of reserved pieces related to the first starting port 36 is not limited to four and is arbitrary, and may be, for example, any one of one to three or five or more.

The second result display unit holding area Rb provided as the second acquired information storage means includes four storage areas of the first area Rb1 to the fourth area Rb4. Each area Rb1 to Rb4 is set to a storage capacity capable of storing one set of each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. The MPU 62 uses a set of values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as hold information, and sets the time in each area Rb1 to Rb4 according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 37. Sequentially, that is, the previously acquired values are sequentially stored in each area Rb1 to Rb4. Specifically, the MPU 62 holds information in the order of first area Rb1 → second area Rb2 → third area Rb3 → fourth area Rb4 when winning the second starting port 37 occurs a plurality of times in succession. Is stored in chronological order.

In the first embodiment, since the holding area Rb for the second result display unit has four storage areas, up to four winning balls to the second starting port 37 are held. ing. Further, the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is a storage for writing the number of holds, which is the number of sets of each value of the hold random number counter C1 for big hit, the counter C2 for the big hit type, and the reach random number counter C3. There is an area. The number of reserved pieces related to the second starting port 37 is not limited to four, and may be arbitrary, for example, any one of one to three, or five or more.

When the execution area AE starts the variable display of the result display units 45a and 45b, the execution area AE stores the hold information stored in the storage area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit or the hold area Rb for the second result display unit. It is an area for moving.

Since the electric service holding area 643 has four storage areas, a maximum of four game balls can be held for each through gate 41. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes two through gates 41. However, regardless of which through gate 41 is awarded, if one of the through gates 41 is awarded, the electric service holding area is provided. At 643, the winning of the game ball to the through gate 41 is suspended. The number of reserved pieces related to the second starting port 37 is not limited to four, and may be arbitrary, for example, any one of one to three, or five or more.

<Explanation of each counter>
Next, the details of each counter will be described.

<Counter C4 for electric accessory>
First, the counter C4 for electric accessories will be described. The electric accessory counter C4 becomes a loop counter that loops in the range of 0 to 250 by adding 1 to the previous value each time the counter is updated, reaching the maximum value of 250, and then returning to 0. ing. The electric accessory counter C4 is updated periodically (for example, every 4 msec), and the updated value is used as the electric function of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins in each through gate 41. It is stored in the hold area 643. The MPU 62 is a lottery for whether or not to open the opening / closing member 371 of the second starting port 37 based on the value of the electric accessory counter C4 stored in the electric accessory holding area 643 (electric accessory opening lottery). To execute.

<Support mode>
Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of modes (hereinafter referred to as support modes) in which the frequency of opening and closing members 371 that enables the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 37 is different from each other. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has a low-frequency support mode in which the frequency of setting the opening / closing member 371 in the open state is relatively low, and a high-frequency support mode in which the frequency of setting the opening / closing member 371 in the open state is relatively high. And have.

The low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode have the same probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory opening lottery (for example, both are 4/5), but the high-frequency support mode is the low-frequency support mode. As compared with the above, when the electric service open state is won, the opening / closing member 371 is set to the open state more often, and the opening time for setting the opening / closing member 371 to the open state is also longer. Further, in the high-frequency support mode, the closing time for setting the opening / closing member 371 to the closed state during each opening in the one-time electric service opening state is shorter than the opening time per opening time. Furthermore, compared to the low-frequency support mode, the high-frequency support mode is the minimum secured time (role) that is secured as the waiting time from the end of the electric accessory opening lottery to the next electric accessory opening lottery. The duration of one variable display on the object display unit 47) is shortened.

In the high-frequency support mode, the game ball is in a state in which it is easier to win a prize in the second starting port 37 as compared with the low-frequency support mode. That is, in the low frequency support mode, the game ball has a higher probability of winning the first start port 36 than the second start port 37, and in the high frequency support mode, the game ball has a second higher probability than the first start port 36. The probability of winning a prize in the starting port 37 is high. Further, when the winning of the second starting port 37 is detected by the detection sensor 503, a predetermined number (for example, two) of prize balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player can play the game. You can play with almost no reduction in the number of balls.

The low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode are not limited to the above. For example, the high-frequency support mode may be configured to increase the probability of winning the electric combination open state in the electric accessory opening lottery as compared with the low-frequency support mode. Further, for example, a plurality of types of reservation times may be prepared, and the high frequency support mode may be configured so that a shorter reservation time can be easily selected as compared with the low frequency support mode, and the average of the selection time is selected. May be configured to be shorter. Further, by combining the conditions of the number of times the opening / closing member 371 is set to the open state, the opening time, and the securing time, the high frequency support mode compares the frequency of setting the opening / closing member 371 to the open state with the low frequency support mode. It may be configured to be relatively high. Further, the types of support modes are not limited to two types, and may be arbitrary, and may be, for example, three or more types.

<Random number counter for big hits>
Next, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 becomes a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 599 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value of 599, and then returning to 0. There is. Further, the big hit random number counter C1 reads the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time as an initial value every time it loops once. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 599, like the big hit random number counter C1.

That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, by using the big hit random number counter C1 and the random number initial value counter CINI, the next value (initial value) when the final value of the sequence of random numbers is expressed is contingent. A big hit lottery will be held by the plus method determined by a certain value. Specifically, in the jackpot random number counter C1, the random number progresses from the initial value 0 when the power is turned on, and when the count progresses to the maximum value 599, the next value does not become 0 and is a random number. The value acquired from the initial value counter CINI becomes the initial value. Here, assuming that 100 is acquired from the random number initial value counter CINI as the initial value, the jackpot random number counter C1 advances counting to 100, 101, 102, and when counting to 599, returns to 0 and advances counting to 99. Then, the initial value is acquired again from the random number initial value counter CINI random. That is, in this method, since the initial value is changed every time the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the periodicity does not appear at the timing when a specific random number appears.

The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated periodically (for example, every 4 msec), and the updated value is used as a buffer for the lottery counter at the timing when the game ball wins in the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 37. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 642 of the RAM 64 via. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in the first start port 36, and the game ball is stored in the second start port 37. Is stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing when the prize is won. Then, the MPU 62 executes a lottery (win / fail lottery) for generating a big hit based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 642.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the values of random numbers that win the jackpot generation. Among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the value of the random number that wins the jackpot is, as shown in FIG. 7, a hit / miss table (hit / miss information group) in the hit / miss table storage area 631 of the ROM 63 provided as the hit / miss information group storage means. ) Is remembered.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has two winning / failing lottery modes: a low-probability mode (low-probability state) in which it is difficult to win a big hit, and a high-probability mode (high-probability state) in which a big hit is easy to win. .. The pass / fail tables are the pass / fail table for the low probability mode (low probability pass / fail information group) shown in FIG. 7 (a) and the pass / fail table for the high probability mode (high probability pass / fail information) shown in FIG. 7 (b). Group) and. The MPU 62 executes a lottery for generating a jackpot by comparing these hit / fail tables with the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 642.

These win / fail tables have the results (win / fail results) of a plurality of jackpot occurrences of "big hit win", "special miss result", and "normal miss result". Specifically, under the gaming state (low probability state) in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to in the lottery for the occurrence of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 7A, a random number that becomes a "big hit winning". The value of is two. Further, under the gaming state (high probability state) in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to in the lottery for the occurrence of a big hit, the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit winning" is as shown in FIG. 7 (b). There are 21 pieces. Here, the value of the random number that becomes the big hit winning stored in the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is included in the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit winning" stored in the winning / failing table for the high probability mode.

The value and number of random numbers stored in each winning / failing table are arbitrary, and it is sufficient that the high probability mode has a higher probability of becoming a "big hit win" than the low probability mode. In addition, the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit win" stored in the win / fail table for the high probability mode does not include the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit win" stored in the win / fail table for the low probability mode. It may also include a part of the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit win" stored in the win / fail table for the low probability mode.

In addition, in each winning / losing lottery mode, other than the value of the random number that is the "big hit winning", the big hit is not won and the result is lost. Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of deviation results, a "special deviation result (small hit result)" and a "normal deviation result". All of these deviation results are common in that they do not trigger the transition to the win / fail lottery mode or the support mode. However, the "special deviation result" is different in that it does not trigger the transition to the open / close execution mode, whereas the "normal deviation result" does not trigger the transition to the open / close execution mode.

Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 becomes a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 29 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value of 29, and then returning to 0. There is. The jackpot type counter C2 is updated periodically (for example, every 4 msec), and the updated value is used as a buffer for the lottery counter at the timing when the game ball wins in the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 37. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 642 of the RAM 64 via. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in the first start port 36, and the game ball is stored in the second start port 37. Is stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing when the prize is won. Then, the MPU 62 executes a lottery (sorting lottery) of the jackpot type when a jackpot occurs, based on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball storage area 642.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the value of a random number related to the distribution destination of the jackpot type. As shown in FIG. 8, the value of the random number related to the distribution destination of the jackpot type is distributed in the distribution table storage area 632 (see FIG. 4) of the ROM 63 provided as the distribution information group storage means. It is stored as a minute information group). The distribution table includes a first distribution table (first distribution information group) shown in FIG. 8 (a) and a second distribution table (second distribution information group) shown in FIG. 8 (b). ing.
The MPU 62 executes a lottery for the jackpot type by comparing these distribution tables with the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball storage area 642.

The first distribution table is the value of the jackpot type counter C2 shifted from the hold area Ra for the first result display unit to the execution area AE, that is, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 based on the winning of the first starting port 36. This is a table that is referred to when a lottery of the type of jackpot is performed. As shown in FIG. 8A, the first distribution table includes "low probability results (special distribution results corresponding to low probability)" and "unspecified low probability high probability results (low probability high probability results corresponding to small rounds)". ) ”,“ Explicit small round high probability result (high probability result corresponding to small round) ”, and“ Most advantageous result (special distribution result corresponding to high probability) ”are set as the distribution destinations. Specifically, in the first distribution table, among the values "0 to 29" of the jackpot type counter C2, "0 to 9" (probability 1/3) is distributed to "low probability results", and "10 to". "14" (probability 1/6) is assigned to "unspecified small round high probability result", "15-19" (probability 1/6) is assigned to "explicit small round high probability result", and "20 to 29" ( Probability 1/3) is assigned to the "most advantageous result".

In the second distribution table, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 shifted from the hold area Rb for the second result display unit to the execution area AE, that is, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 based on the winning of the second starting port 37. This is a table that is referred to when a lottery of the type of jackpot is performed. As shown in FIG. 8B, the second distribution table has two distribution results, "low probability result" and "most advantageous result", as distribution destinations. Specifically, in the second distribution table, among the values "0 to 29" of the jackpot type counter C2, "0 to 9" (probability 1/3) is distributed to "low probability results", and "10 to". 29 ”(probability 2/3) is assigned to the“ most advantageous result ”.

Each distribution result has a difference in at least one of the following conditions (1) to (3).
(1) Win / fail lottery mode after the end of the open / close execution mode (2) Support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode (3) Mode of open / close control of the variable winning device 38 in the open / close execution mode

First, the difference in the winning / failing lottery mode of (1) will be described. The "low probability result" is a distribution result in which the winning / failing lottery mode is set to the low probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode ends. This low-probability mode continues until at least a "big hit win" in the win / loss lottery. "Unspecified small round high probability result", "Explicit small round high probability result", and "Most advantageous result" have a high probability of winning / failing lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode ends. This is the distribution result set in the mode. This high-probability mode continues until at least a "big hit win" in the win / loss lottery.

Next, the difference in the support mode of (2) will be described. The "low probability result" is a distribution result in which the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode regardless of the support mode before the end of the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of game rounds reaches the end reference number of times (specifically, 100 times).

The "unspecified small round high accuracy result" is a distribution result in which the support mode before the end of the open / close execution mode is maintained as it is. Here, if the support mode before the end of the open / close execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, the high-frequency support mode continues at least until a "big hit win" is obtained in the winning / failing lottery. The "explicit small round high accuracy result" and the "most advantageous result" are distribution results in which the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode regardless of the support mode before the end of the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode continues until at least a "big win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery.

The difference in the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 38 in the opening / closing execution mode of (3) will be described in detail later.

<Reach random number counter>
Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 238 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value 238, and then returning to 0. .. The reach random number counter C3 is updated periodically (for example, every 4 msec), and the updated value is passed through the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 37. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 642 of the RAM 64. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in the first start port 36, and the game ball is stored in the second start port 37. It is stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing of winning. Then, the MPU 62 executes a lottery (reach generation lottery) as to whether or not to generate the reach display based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area 642.

The MPU 62 compares the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area 642 with the reach table when the result is a "normal loss result" without being a "big hit win" in the win / fail lottery. A lottery for whether or not to generate the reach display is executed, and when the reach display is generated in this lottery, the reach display is generated. The reach table is information on the value of a random number related to the occurrence of the reach display, and is stored in the reach table storage area 633 (see FIG. 4) of the ROM 63.

Here, when the winning / fail lottery results in a "big win" and the distribution is distributed to the "most advantageous result" in the distribution lottery, the symbol display device 51 stops the same odd number or the same even number. The combination of symbols having is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line L. In addition, when the result is a "big hit" in the winning / failing lottery and the result is sorted into a "low probability result" in the sorting lottery, the symbol display device 51 stops the combination of symbols having the same even number as a stop result. Stop display on the symbol valid line L. Furthermore, if the winning / fail lottery is a "big hit win" and the lottery is divided into "unspecified small round high probability result" or "explicit small round high probability result", or if the winning / fail lottery is "big hit winning". If the result is a "special deviation result", the symbol display device 51 is selected when the stop result is not a combination of symbols having the same number but a "normal deviation result" in the winning / failing lottery. A combination of special symbols having different numbers that do not exist is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line L.

Reach display is when the combination of symbols with the same number is finally stopped and displayed (it becomes a "big hit win" in the winning / failing lottery, and it is divided into "most advantageous result" or "low probability result" in the distribution lottery. In the case of), it occurs regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. In addition, the reach display is when the combination of special symbols is finally stopped and displayed (“Big hit win” in the winning / failing lottery, and “Unspecified small round high probability result” or “Explicit small round high” in the distribution lottery. It does not occur regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the case of being sorted into "probability result" or in the case of "special loss result" without being "big hit winning" in the winning / losing lottery.

The mode of reach display is a specific symbol display column (in the first embodiment, the symbol display column Z1 and the symbol display column Z3) among a plurality of symbol display columns Z1 to Z3 displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. ) Is stopped and displayed on the effective line L of the symbol, and the remaining symbol display column (in the first embodiment, the symbol display column Z2) is displayed in a variable manner (reach display), so that the reach state (reach) is reached. ) Is configured so that the player can recognize that it has occurred. Specifically, the reach display is a combination of symbols in which the same decorative figure is stopped and displayed in the symbol display column Z1 and the symbol display column Z3, for example, "1 ・ ↓ ・ 1", "2 ・ ↓ ・ 2" ("↓"). "" Means that it is changing). Further, the symbols of the specific symbol display columns (symbol display column Z1 and symbol display column Z3) forming the reach display are in the state of temporary stop display, and the remaining symbol display columns (symbol display column Z2) have decorative symbols. After the stop display (temporary stop display) is displayed, the decorative figures in all the symbol display columns are fixedly stopped and displayed.

The pachinko machine 10 generates a reach display, and after the variable display is started on the symbol display device 51, before displaying a predetermined stop result, the pachinko machine 10 becomes a "big hit win" in the winning / losing lottery and sorts. It is possible to expect the player to be assigned to the "low probability result" or the "most advantageous result" in the lottery. The mode of reach display is not limited to this, and a part of the symbol strings are stopped and displayed, and then the remaining symbol columns are displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image in the background. Alternatively, each symbol string may be reduced or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like may be displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen G.

In the first embodiment, the main control board 61 of the main control device 60 includes the reach random number counter C3, and the MPU 62 has a reach table stored in the reach table storage area 633 of the ROM 63 and a holding ball storage area. By comparing with the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in 642, a lottery for whether or not to generate the reach display is executed. That is, in the first embodiment, the lottery for whether or not to generate the reach display is executed by the main control device 60, but the lottery for whether or not to generate the reach display is performed by the voice emission control device 90. It may be configured to be executed by.

<Expected production>
The pachinko machine 10 has an expected effect as a kind of variable display of the symbol display device 51. The expected effect is to make the player expect that the winning / failing lottery will be a "big hit" after the variable display is started on the symbol display device 51 and before the predetermined stop result is displayed. Refers to the production. The above-mentioned reach display is also an expected effect that occurs when the result is a “normal loss result” without being a “big hit” in the winning / failing lottery. It has a kind of expected production. Since the reach display has already been described, the notice display will be described below.

<Notice display>
The notice display will not be a "big hit win" in the win / loss lottery if it is a "big hit win" in the win / loss lottery, or if it is a "special loss result" without being a "big hit win" in the win / loss lottery. This is an expected production that makes it easier to generate the production than when the result is "normally out of order". This notice display may make it easier to select an effect having a low appearance rate, or may combine these, instead of making it easier to generate the effect. In the first embodiment, the lottery for whether or not to generate the reach display is executed by the main control device 60, while the lottery for whether or not to generate the notice display is performed by the voice emission control device 90. Is executed at.

In the mode of the advance notice display, among the plurality of symbol display columns Z1 to Z3 displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, all the symbol display columns Z1 to Z3 are variablely displayed, or some of the symbol columns are displayed in a variable manner. In a situation where (for example, the symbol display column Z1) is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line L and a plurality of symbol columns (for example, the symbol display columns Z2 and Z3) are variablely displayed, a predetermined character or the like is displayed. It is displayed on the display screen G as a moving image. This notice display occurs in both the case where the reach display is generated and the case where the reach display is not generated, but it is set so that it is more likely to occur when the reach display is generated than when the reach display is not generated. Has been done. The notice display is not limited to this, and for example, the background may be changed and the notice display may be displayed by changing the form of the symbol display columns Z1 to Z3.

Finally, the variable type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS becomes a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 198 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value of 198, and then returning to 0. There is. The variation type counter CS is updated at least once each time a normal process described later is executed, and is stored in the lottery counter buffer each time the update is performed. Then, the MPU 62 determines the display duration of the symbol on the main display unit 46 and the symbol on the symbol display device 51 based on the comparison between the variation table and the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the lottery counter buffer. The display duration of is determined. The variable table is information on the value of a random number related to the display duration, and is stored in the variable table storage area 634 (see FIG. 4) of the ROM 63 as described above.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, random numbers are generated by a counter circuit (counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, C4) which is a random number generation IC, but program control by software (so-called soft random numbers) is performed. ), It is possible to count at extremely high speed. Also, in the case of soft random numbers, since they are processed as part of the program control of the game machine, it becomes a burden on the software under the limited memory space, but in the case of hard random numbers, random numbers are generated by the hardware. As a result, it is possible to generate a random number having a count value several times that of the soft random number without imposing a burden on the software.

<About various processes executed by the main controller 60>
The MPU 62 of the main control device 60 executes timer interrupt processing and normal processing for advancing the game, and main processing that is activated when the power is turned on. Hereinafter, timer interrupt processing, normal processing, and main processing will be described in order. The MPU 62 executes NMI interrupt processing that is activated by inputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal) in addition to timer interrupt processing, normal processing, and main processing, but the description of this processing will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing. In the timer interrupt process, the MPU 62 periodically (for example, a 2 msec cycle) executes steps S101 to S105, as shown in FIG.

In step S101, the MPU 62 reads the states (detection states) of the plurality of detection sensors 501 to 506, determines the states, and stores them in the RAM 64 as winning detection information. The MPU 62 has determined that the detection sensors 501 to 504 provided in the various winning openings of the general winning opening 35, the first starting opening 36, the second starting opening 37, and the large winning opening 381 have detected the winning of the game ball. In this case, a prize ball command for instructing the payout of the prize ball is set, and the set command is transmitted to the payout control device 70. For example, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 504 corresponding to the variable winning device 38 has detected the winning of the game ball, the MPU 62 transmits a prize ball command instructing the payout of 13 prize balls to the payout control device 70. do.

In step S102, the MPU 62 updates the random number initial value counter CINI. Specifically, the MPU 62 updates by adding 1 to the previous value of the random number initial value counter CINI, and stores the updated value in the lottery counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 64. If the MPU 62 has reached the maximum value when 1 is added to the previous value of the random number initial value counter CINI, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI is returned to 0.

In step S103, the MPU 62 updates the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory counter C4. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 is updated by adding 1 to the previous values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory counter C4, respectively. , The updated value is stored in the lottery counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 64. If the MPU 62 has reached the maximum value when 1 is added to the previous values of the counters C1 to C4, the MPU 62 returns the values of the counters C1 to C4 to 0. Further, the big hit random number counter C1 reads the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time as an initial value every time it loops once.

In step S104, the MPU 62 executes a winning process for thru. Specifically, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 506 provided in each through gate 41 has detected the winning of the game ball, the MPU 62 electrifies the value of the electric accessory counter C4 updated in step S103. It is stored in the combination holding area 643. Further, the MPU 62 sets a command to execute a variable display of the symbol of the character display unit 47, and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of each through gate 41 on the character display unit 47. Let me. Based on the command instruction in the MPU 62, the accessory display unit 47 performs a blinking and fluctuating variable display that turns on and off in sequence, and finally the lighting position (stop) in which the accessory display unit 47 is definitively lit. The command is displayed by (result). Further, the MPU 62 sets a command for instructing the lighting of the third hold lamp unit 55, and transmits this set command to the voice emission control device 90. The voice emission control device 90 turns on the third hold lamp unit 55 based on the command transmitted from the MPU 62. The maximum number of game balls that have won a prize in the through gate 41 is four, and the third hold lamp unit 55 lights up in the same number as the number of hold balls.

In step S105, the MPU 62 executes a winning process for the starting port. Hereinafter, the winning process for the starting port will be described in detail.

<Prize processing for starting port>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a winning process for the starting port. In the winning process for the starting port, the MPU 62 executes steps S201 to S207 as shown in FIG.

In step S201, whether the MPU 62 has won a prize (starting prize) in the first starting port 36 based on whether or not the detection sensor 502 provided in the first starting port 36 has detected the entry of the game ball. Judge whether or not. When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 36 (YES), the MPU 62 grasps the number of holdings stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit in step S202. The reserved number is set as the first start reserved storage number RaN in a predetermined storage area in the reserved area Ra for the first result display unit. After that, the MPU 62 processes the steps after step S205.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S201 that the game ball has not won in the first starting port 36 (NO), in the MPU 62, in step S203, the detection sensor 503 provided in the second starting port 37 is the game ball. Based on whether or not the ball has been detected, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the second starting port 37. When it is determined in step S203 that the game ball has not won a prize in the second starting opening 37 (NO), the MPU 62 ends the winning process for the starting opening. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S203 that the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 37 (YES), the MPU 62 grasps the number of holdings stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit in step S204. Then, the reserved number is set as the second start reserved storage number RbN in a predetermined storage area in the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit. After that, the MPU 62 processes the steps after step S205.

After executing the process of step S202 or step S204, in step S205, the start hold storage number N (RaN or RbN) set in step S202 or step S204 is the upper limit value (4 in the first embodiment). Determine if it is less than. When the MPU 62 determines in step S205 that the start hold storage number N is not less than the upper limit value (NO), the MPU 62 ends the winning process for the start port. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S205 that the start hold storage number N is less than the upper limit value (YES), the MPU 62 adds 1 to the value of the start hold storage number N (RaN or RbN) in step S206. Update.

In step S207, the MPU 62 sets the set of the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interrupt process into a free storage area of the hold area for the result display unit. Of these, the storage area is stored as hold information in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the start hold storage number N updated in step S206.

For example, when the first start hold storage number RaN is set in step S202, the MPU 62 has each of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interrupt process. The set of values is stored as hold information in the first storage area in the free storage area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start hold storage number RaN updated in step S206. For example, the MPU 62 is a storage area corresponding to “4” of the first start hold storage number RaN updated in step S206 when “3” is set in the first start hold storage number RaN in step S202. 4 Hold information is stored in the area Ra4.

Further, for example, when the second start hold storage number RbN is set in step S204, the MPU 62 has a jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot type counter C2, and a reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of timer interrupt processing. The set of each value of is stored as hold information in the first storage area of the free storage area of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start hold storage number RbN updated in step S206. do. For example, the MPU 62 is a storage area corresponding to “4” of the second start hold storage number RbN updated in step S206 when “3” is set in the second start hold storage number RbN in step S204. 4 Hold information is stored in the area Rb4.

Further, in step S207, the MPU 62 sets a command for instructing the lighting of the first holding lamp unit 53 or the second holding lamp unit 54, and transmits this set command to the voice emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the winning process for the starting port. The voice emission control device 90 turns on the first hold lamp unit 53 or the second hold lamp unit 54 based on the command transmitted from the MPU 62. Further, in the first embodiment, the maximum number of game balls that have won a prize in the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 37 is four. Further, the first holding lamp unit 53 or the second holding lamp unit 54 is lit by the same number (corresponding) as the number of holding lamps.

<Normal processing>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of normal processing. The normal process is the main process for advancing the game. In normal processing, the MPU 62 executes steps S301 to S314 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the MPU 62 periodically executes steps S301 to S309 in a cycle of 4 msec, repeatedly executes steps S308 to S311 when the remaining time occurs, and steps S312 and subsequent steps according to the determination result of step S308. Run. The "residual time" is the remaining time obtained by subtracting the time required for the processing of steps S301 to S309 from the cycle time (4 msec).

In step S301, the MPU 62 executes an external output process of transmitting the command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the prize ball command is set, and if it is determined that the prize ball command is set, the MPU 62 transmits the prize ball command to the payout control device 70. Further, in the first embodiment, the MPU 62 determines whether or not a command for the effect such as a command corresponding to the effect for the game round and a command corresponding to the effect for the open / close execution mode is set, and the effect is produced. If it is determined that the command for the effect is set, the command for the effect is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90.

In step S302, the MPU 62 updates the variation type counter CS. Specifically, the MPU 62 updates by adding 1 to the previous value of the variation type counter CS, and stores the updated value in the lottery counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 64. If the MPU 62 has reached the maximum value when 1 is added to the previous value of the variable type counter CS, the MPU 62 returns the value of the variable type counter CS to 0.

In step S303, the MPU 62 executes a game turn control process for advancing the game turn. Specifically, the MPU 62 executes a win / fail lottery and a distribution lottery, determines information related to a symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 51, and finally causes the main display unit 46 to stop and display the symbol. Make decisions about such information.

In step S304, the MPU 62 executes a game state transition process for shifting the game state. Specifically, the MPU 62 executes a transition process to each gaming state such as an open / close execution mode, a high probability mode, and a high frequency support mode. The game turn control process in step S303 and the game state transition process in step S304 will be described in detail later.

In step S305, the MPU 62 executes the demo display execution determination process. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not a predetermined start waiting period (for example, 3 sec) for starting a demo has elapsed without starting a new game round after the end of the game round, and starts the game. If it is determined that the waiting period has elapsed, a demo command for starting the demo display is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. The voice emission control device 90 starts the demo display execution process based on the demo command transmitted from the MPU 62. This demo display execution process will be described in detail later.

Here, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the start waiting period has elapsed by counting the number of times the process of step S305 is executed. For example, if the start waiting period is 3 sec and the interval for repeatedly executing the process of step S305 is 0.1 msec, the MPU 62 counts the number of times the process of step S305 is executed and reaches 3000 times, the start waiting period. Is determined to have passed. The configuration for measuring the start waiting period is arbitrary, and for example, the start waiting period may be measured using a real-time clock (RTC). Further, if the MPU 62 starts a new game round while counting the number of executions of the process in step S305, the MPU 62 resets the value of the count.

In step S306, the MPU 62 executes a process of executing opening / closing control of the opening / closing member 371 provided in the second starting port 37 (hereinafter referred to as an electric service support process). Specifically, when the MPU 62 executes the electric bonus opening lottery based on the value of the electric bonus counter C4 stored in the electric bonus holding area 643 of the RAM 64 and wins the electric bonus opening lottery. , The opening / closing process of the opening / closing member 371 is executed. Further, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the accessory display unit 47 so as to display the result of the electric accessory opening lottery.

In step S307, the MPU 62 executes the game ball launch control process. Specifically, the MPU 62 executes launch control for causing the power supply / launch control device 80 to launch a game ball based on the player's rotational operation so that the player rotates the launch handle 27 clockwise (clockwise). Let me. More specifically, the power supply / launch control device 80 excites the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 81 in a predetermined cycle (for example, 0.6 sec) to cause the game ball launch mechanism 81 to launch the game ball. The solenoid is excited to launch the game ball with a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 27. Specifically, the larger the amount of rotation of the firing handle 27, the stronger the excitation, so that the firing strength of the game ball becomes stronger. The power supply / launch control device 80 launches a game ball when predetermined launch conditions (when the launch handle 27 is rotated, the touch sensor 271 is on, and the launch stop switch 272 is off) are met. A drive signal is output to the solenoid of the mechanism 81 to launch the game ball.

In step S308, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area (not shown) of the RAM 64. The power failure flag is set in the RAM 64 by inputting a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring board 65 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 62. When the power failure monitoring board 65 confirms the occurrence of a power failure, the power failure monitoring board 65 outputs this power failure signal. This power failure flag is cleared when the next main process is executed.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 sets various flags by substituting 1 into a predetermined area such as the RAM 64, and clears various flags by substituting 0. For example, the pachinko machine 10 sets the power failure flag by substituting 1 in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64, and clears the power failure flag by substituting 0 in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S308 that the power failure flag is set (YES), the MPU 62 executes the power failure processing after step S312 without executing the processing after step S309. Specifically, in step S312, the MPU 62 prohibits the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In step S313, the MPU 62 calculates and stores the RAM determination value (checksum of the RAM 64). In step S314, the MPU 62 prohibits access to the RAM 64. After that, the MPU 62 continues an infinite loop until the power supply is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S308 that the power failure flag is not set (NO), whether or not the timing for executing the next normal processing has been reached in step S309, that is, from the time when the current normal processing is started. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4 msec) has elapsed. When the MPU 62 determines in step S309 that the timing for executing the next normal process has not been reached (NO), that is, when the cycle time of 4 msec has not elapsed and the remaining time has occurred, in step S310. , The random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and in step S311, the variation type counter CS is updated. The MPU 62 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S308 to S311 until it is determined in step S309 that the timing for executing the next normal process has been reached (4 msec, which is the cycle time, has elapsed).

When the MPU 62 determines in step S309 that the timing for executing the next normal process has been reached (YES), that is, when the cycle time of 4 msec has elapsed and the remaining time has not occurred, the MPU 62 executes step S301 again. By doing so, the next normal processing is started.

<Main processing>
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main process.
In the main process, the MPU 62 executes steps S401 to S412 as shown in FIG. In step S401, the MPU 62 executes a start-up process when the power is turned on. In this start-up process, a waiting time is provided for waiting for the control board on the sub side (control board of the voice emission control device 90, etc.) to be in an operable state. Specifically, the MPU 62 waits until a predetermined time (for example, about 500 msec) elapses after the power is turned on.

In step S402, the MPU 62 determines whether or not 1 sec, which is a period for prohibiting access to the RAM 64 (hereinafter referred to as a permission prohibition period), has elapsed. The MPU 62 repeatedly executes the process of step S402 until it is determined in step S402 that 1 sec has elapsed. That is, when it is determined in step S402 that 1 sec has elapsed, the MPU 62 repeatedly executes the process of step S402, and when it is determined in step S402 that 1 sec has elapsed, the MPU 62 executes the process of step S403 and subsequent steps.

In the first embodiment, the MPU 62 determines whether or not 1 sec has elapsed by counting the number of times the process of step S402 is executed. For example, when the interval for repeatedly executing the process of step S402 is 0.1 msec, the MPU 62 counts the number of times the process of step S402 is executed and determines that 1 sec has elapsed when it reaches 10,000 times. The configuration for measuring the permission prohibition period is arbitrary, and for example, the permission prohibition period may be measured using a real-time clock (RTC).

In step S403, the MPU 62 permits access to the RAM 64. In step S404, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the RAM erasing switch (not shown) provided in the power supply / emission control device 80 is turned on. When the MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is turned on (YES), the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S409. Further, when it is determined in step S404 that the RAM erasing switch is not turned on (NO), the MPU 62 determines whether or not the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64 in step S405.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S405 that the power failure flag is not set (NO), the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S409. Further, when it is determined in step S405 that the power failure flag is set (YES), the MPU 62 calculates the RAM determination value (checksum) in step S406. In step S407, the MPU 62 confirms the validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 by determining whether or not the RAM determination value calculated in step S406 is normal. Specifically, the MPU 62 compares the RAM determination value (checksum) calculated in step S406 with the RAM determination value (checksum) stored in step S313 (processing at the time of power interruption) of normal processing. If they match, it is determined that the RAM determination value is normal, and if they do not match, it is determined that the RAM determination value is abnormal.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S407 that the RAM determination value is not normal (NO), that is, when it is determined that the checksum values do not match, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S409. Further, the MPU 62 is stored in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64 in step S408 when it is determined in step S407 that the RAM determination value is normal (YES), that is, when it is determined that the checksum values match. Clear the power failure flag.

In the first embodiment, the validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 is confirmed by using the checksum, but the validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 confirms the consistency of the checksum values. The determination may be made by a method different from the method. For example, the validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 is confirmed by writing a keyword in a predetermined area of the RAM 64 in the power failure processing and determining whether or not this keyword is normally written in the main processing. You may. Further, the hash value of CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) or MD5 (Hash Function) may be used to confirm the validity of the data stored in the RAM 64. The checksum calculation method is very simple. For example, the lower 1 word of the total of each word in the word string may be used as the code value as it is. Therefore, the effectiveness of data confirmation by checksum is lower than that of other error detection codes, but the algorithm is very simple, so it does not burden the MPU 62 even under limited memory space. Can be calculated.

The MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is on (YES), in step S405 that the power failure flag is not set (NO), or in step S407 that the RAM is determined. If it is determined that the value is not normal (NO), the processing after step S409 is executed. Specifically, the MPU 62 clears the work area of the RAM 64 in step S409, and initializes the RAM 64 in step S410.

Therefore, for example, the manager of the game hall can initialize the data stored in the RAM 64 by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the RAM erasing switch at the start of business of the game hall. Further, the pachinko machine 10 initializes the data stored in the RAM 64 even when the occurrence of the power failure is not confirmed on the power failure monitoring board 65 or the RAM determination value is abnormal.

After executing the process of step S408 or step S410, the MPU 62 transmits an initialization command to the control board on the sub side (control board of the voice emission control device 90, etc.) in step S411. Further, the MPU 62 permits the occurrence of timer interrupt processing in step S412. After that, the MPU 62 shifts to the normal processing described with reference to FIG. By receiving the initialization command transmitted in step S411, the control board on the sub side recognizes that communication with the main control board 61 is normally performed and initializes itself.

<Game times control process>
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game rotation control process. In the game times control process, the MPU 62 executes steps S501 to S509 as shown in FIG. In step S501, the MPU 62 determines whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode. When the MPU 62 determines in step S501 that the open / close execution mode is in progress (YES), the MPU 62 ends the game round control process without executing the processes after step S502. That is, when it is determined that the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the MPU 62 does not start the progress of the game round regardless of whether or not the winning of the game ball to each of the starting ports 36 and 37 is detected.

Here, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress by referring to the open / close execution mode flag stored in the RAM 64. The same applies to each of the following steps. Further, the MPU 62 sets the open / close execution mode flag at the time of transition to the open / close execution mode, and clears the open / close execution mode flag at the end of the open / close execution mode.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S501 that the open / close execution mode is not in progress (NO), in step S502, whether or not the main display unit 46 is in the variable display, that is, whether or not the game is in progress. judge. When the MPU 62 determines in step S502 that the main display unit 46 is not in the variable display (NO), the MPU 62 executes the game round start processing of steps S503 to S505. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S502 that the main display unit 46 is in the variable display (YES), the MPU 62 executes the game round progress processing of steps S506 to S509.

In step S503, the MPU 62 recognizes the number of holdings stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit and the number of holdings stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit, and these holding numbers. It is determined whether or not the total number CRN of is "0" or less. When the MPU 62 determines in step S503 that the total number CRN is "0" or less (YES), the MPU 62 ends the game times control process.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S503 that the total number CRN is not "0" or less (NO), in step S504, the hold area Ra for the first result display unit or the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is used. Executes the data setting process for setting the stored hold information for the digestion of the game times. After that, in step S505, the MPU 62 causes the main display unit 46 and the symbol display device 51 to start the variation display to execute the variation start process for digesting the game times, and ends the game times control process. The data setting process in step S504 will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, and the fluctuation start process in step S505 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The MPU 62 determines in step S502 whether or not the main display unit 46 is in the variable display, and if it is determined that the main display unit 46 is in the variable display (YES), the game round progress in steps S506 to S509. Execute the processing.

In step S506, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the display duration set in step S716 of the fluctuation start processing (see FIG. 15) described later has elapsed. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value set in the display duration counter of the RAM 64 is "0" or less. The value of this display duration counter is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S506 that the display duration has not elapsed (NO), the MPU 62 executes the variable display process in step S507. In this variation display process, the MPU 62 updates the display of the main display unit 46 during the variation display. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game times control process.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S506 that the display duration has elapsed (YES), the MPU 62 executes the variation end process in step S508. In this variation end process, the MPU 62 finally stops the information (finally stopped at the main display unit 46) stored in the RAM 64 in any of the processes of step S710, step S713, and step S715 of the variation start process (see FIG. 15) described later. Specify the information related to the symbol to be displayed). Then, at the end of the game round, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the main display unit 46 so that the symbol corresponding to the specified information is displayed on the main display unit 46 during the variable display.

Here, the symbol that is finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 46 is different for each type of game result. Therefore, the manager of the game field or the like can confirm the game result by visually observing the main display unit 46 at the end of the game round. According to this, for example, the manager of the amusement park can easily confirm whether or not a fraudulent act is performed to make the pachinko machine 10 perform the same behavior as when the lottery for the occurrence of a big hit is won. Can be done.

The display area of the main display unit 46 is narrower than that of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the main display unit 46 is the symbol display column Z1 to be stopped and displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Compared to Z3, it is difficult for the player to recognize. Therefore, at the end of the game round, the player determines whether or not the jackpot has been won by checking the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 instead of the main display unit 46. The degree of attention to the screen G increases.

In step S509, the MPU 62 sets a variable end command. The MPU 62 transmits the variation end command set in step S509 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the normal process. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game times control process. The voice emission control device 90 executes a process for ending the effect of the game round based on the variable end command transmitted from the MPU 62. Here, the voice emission control device 90 may be configured to independently end the effect of the game round without requiring the reception of the variable end command.

<Data setting process>
Next, the data setting process in step S504 of FIG. 13 will be described in detail. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the data setting process. In the data setting process, the MPU 62 executes steps S601 to S611 as shown in FIG. In step S601, the MPU 62 has a second start hold storage number RbN of "0" or less in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit set in step S204 of the winning process for the start port (see FIG. 10) described above. It is determined whether or not it is. When the MPU 62 determines in step S601 that the second start hold storage number RbN is "0" or less (YES), the data for the first result display unit (for the first start port 36) of steps S602 to S606. When the setting process is executed and it is determined in step S601 that the second start hold storage number RbN is not "0" or less (NO), it is for the second result display unit of steps S607 to S611 (for the second start port 37). Executes the data setting process of.

First, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S606 will be described. In step S602, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the first start hold storage number RaN of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit, and the first start hold stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit. The value of the storage number RaN is updated. In step S603, the MPU 62 moves the hold information stored in the first area Ra1 of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit to the execution area AE.

In step S604, the MPU 62 executes a data shift process for shifting the hold information stored in the storage area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the reserved information stored in each area Ra1 to Ra4 to the first area Ra1 side. Specifically, the MPU 62 shifts the hold information of the second area Ra2 to the first area Ra1, shifts the hold information of the third area Ra3 to the second area Ra2, and shifts the hold information of the fourth area Ra4 to the third area Ra2. Shift to area Ra3. That is, in steps S603 and S604, the shift processing of the data stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is executed by the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.

In step S605, the MPU 62 clears the second result display unit flag stored in the RAM 64. This second result display unit flag is a flag for specifying which of the first result display unit 461 and the second result display unit 462, which of the main display unit 46, has started the variable display at the time of digesting the game times. Is. In this step S605, since the MPU 62 has cleared the second result display unit flag, it changes to the first result display unit 461 based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 36 at the time of digesting the game times. Indicates that the display should be started.

In step S606, the MPU 62 sets a shift command for recognizing that the shift of the reserved information has been executed, transmits the set shift command to the voice emission control device 90, and ends the data setting process. This shift command indicates that the shift of the hold information is executed for the hold information stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 36 by voice emission control. It contains information for the device 90 to recognize.

The voice emission control device 90 changes the lighting state of the first hold lamp unit 53 based on the shift command transmitted from the MPU 62. Specifically, the voice emission control device 90 reduces the number of game balls that have won a prize in the first start port 36, that is, the number of first start hold storages stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit. As RaN decreases, the number of lights of the first holding lamp unit 53 is reduced.

Next, the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S607 to S611 will be described. In step S607, the MPU 62 subtracts 1 from the value of the second start hold storage number RbN of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit, and the second start hold stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit. The value of the storage number RbN is updated. In step S608, the MPU 62 moves the hold information stored in the second area Rb2 of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit to the execution area AE.

In step S609, the MPU 62 executes a data shift process for shifting the hold information stored in the storage area of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the reserved information stored in each area Rb1 to Rb4 to the first area Rb1 side. Specifically, the MPU 62 shifts the hold information of the second area Rb2 to the first area Rb1, shifts the hold information of the third area Rb3 to the second area Rb2, and shifts the hold information of the fourth area Rb4 to the third area Rb2. Shift to area Rb3. That is, in steps S608 and S609, the data shift process stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is executed by the FIFO (First In First Out, FIFO) method.

In step S610, the MPU 62 sets the second result display unit flag in the RAM 64. In this step S610, since the MPU 62 sets the second result display unit flag, it changes to the second result display unit 462 based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 37 at the time of digesting the game times. Indicates that the display should be started.

In step S611, the MPU 62 sets a shift command for recognizing that the shift of the reserved information has been executed, transmits the set shift command to the voice emission control device 90, and ends the data setting process. This shift command commands voice emission control that the shift of the hold information is executed for the hold information stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 37. It contains information for the device 90 to recognize. The voice emission control device 90 changes the lighting state of the second hold lamp unit 54 based on the shift command transmitted from the MPU 62. Specifically, the voice emission control device 90 reduces the number of reserved game balls winning in the second starting port 37, that is, the second starting reserved storage number RbN stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit. As the number of lights decreases, the number of lights of the second holding lamp unit 54 is reduced.

As described above, in the data setting process in FIG. 14, the hold information stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is set for the digestion of the game times for the first result display unit (for the first start port 36). ) Data setting processing (S602 to S606) and the second result display unit (for the second start port 37) that sets the hold information stored in the second result display unit reservation area Rb for digestion of game times. It has the data setting processing (S607 to S611) of. When the MPU 62 determines in step S601 that the second start hold storage number RbN is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 sets the data for the second result display unit without executing the data setting process for the first result display unit. Execute the process. When the MPU 62 determines that there is hold information stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit based on the prize of the game ball to the second start port 37, the MPU 62 wins the game ball to the first start port 36. Regardless of whether or not there is hold information stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit based on, the hold information stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is preferentially used for digesting the game times. Set to.

<Variation disclosure processing>
Next, the fluctuation start processing in step S505 of FIG. 13 will be described in detail. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the fluctuation start process. In the variation start process, the MPU 62 executes steps S701 to S718 as shown in FIG.

In step S701, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. When the MPU 62 determines in step S701 that the winning / failing lottery mode is not the high probability mode (NO), in step S702, the winning / failing table for the low probability mode (see FIG. 7A) is stored in the winning / failing table storage area 631 of the ROM 63. Read from. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S701 that the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode (YES), in step S703, the winning / failing table for the high probability mode (see FIG. 7B) is used as the winning / failing table of the ROM 63. Read from the storage area 631.

After executing the process of step S702 or step S703, the MPU 62 executes the pass / fail determination process in step S704. Specifically, the MPU 62 has the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE and the hit / fail table for the low probability mode read in step S702 or the hit / miss for the high probability mode read in step S703. The result of the winning / failing lottery (winning / failing result) is determined by comparison with the table. The winning / failing result is either "big hit winning", "special losing result", or "normal losing result", and the winning / failing result is "big hit winning" regardless of whether the mode is low probability mode or high probability mode. , "Special off result", and "Normal off result".

In step S705, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning / failing result determined in step S704 is a “big hit winning”. When the MPU 62 determines in step S705 that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning" (YES), the process after step S706 is executed, and when it is determined in step S705 that the winning / failing result is not "big hit winning" (YES). NO), the processing after step S712 is executed.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S705 that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning" (YES), the MPU 62 determines in step S706 whether or not the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64.

Here, when the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64, it is shown that the first result display unit 461 based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 36 starts the variable display. Therefore, when the MPU 62 determines in step S706 that the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64 (NO), in step S707, the first distribution table (see FIG. 8A) is ROM 63. Is read from the distribution table storage area 632.

Further, when the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, it is shown that the second result display unit 462 based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 37 starts the variable display. Therefore, when the MPU 62 determines in step S706 that the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64 (YES), in step S708, the second distribution table (see FIG. 8B) is ROM 63. Is read from the distribution table storage area 632.

After executing the process of step S707 or step S708, the MPU 62 executes the distribution determination process in step S709. In this distribution determination process, the MPU 62 compares the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE with the distribution table read out in step S707 or step S708, resulting in a distribution lottery result. (Distribution result) is judged.

In step S710, the MPU 62 executes a stop result setting process for the jackpot result. In the stop result setting process for the jackpot result, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 461 or the second result display unit 462 of the main display unit 46, and the determined information. That is, the information related to the symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 is information related to a symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 46 by comparing the distribution result determined in step S709 with the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in advance in the ROM 63. To determine. The stop result table for the jackpot result defines the mode of the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the main display unit 46 differently for each distribution result.

In step S711, the MPU 62 sets a flag in the RAM 64 according to the distribution result determined in step S709. Specifically, when the MPU 62 specifies that the distribution result is a "low probability result", the low probability result flag is set, and when it is specified that the distribution result is an "unspecified small round high probability result", When the unspecified small round high probability result flag is set and it is specified that it is the "explicit small round high probability result", the explicit small round high probability result flag is set and it is specified that it is the "most advantageous result". If so, set the most favorable result flag. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S716. In the processing of each of the following steps, the MPU 62 determines the distribution result with reference to the presence / absence of the flag set in the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S705 that the winning / failing result is not a “big hit winning” (NO), the MPU 62 determines in step S712 whether or not the winning / failing result determined in step S704 is a “special missed result”. When the MPU 62 determines in step S712 that the pass / fail result is a "special miss result" (YES), the process after step S713 is executed, and in step S712 it is determined that the pass / fail result is not a "special miss result". If (NO), the processing after step S715 is executed.

In step S713, the MPU 62 executes a stop result setting process for the special deviation result. In the stop result setting process for the special deviation result, the MPU 62 determines and determines the information related to the symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 461 or the second result display unit 462 of the main display unit 46. Information, that is, information related to a symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 46 by referring to the stop result table for the special deviation result stored in advance in the ROM 63. The mode of the symbol set in the stop result table for the special deviation result is different from the mode of the symbol set in the stop result table for the jackpot result. In step S714, the MPU 62 sets the special off flag in the RAM 64. In each of the following processes, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit / fail result is a "special miss result" by referring to the presence / absence of the special miss flag set in the RAM 64.

In step S715, the MPU 62 normally executes a stop result setting process for the off-result. In this stop result setting process for the normal deviation result, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 461 or the second result display unit 462 of the main display unit 46, and the determination is made. The generated information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 46 by referring to the stop result table for the normal deviation result stored in advance in the ROM 63. It should be noted that the aspect of the symbol set in the stop result table for the normal deviation result is different from the aspect of the symbol set in the stop result table for the jackpot result and the stop result table for the special deviation result.

After executing any of the processes of step S711, step S714, and step S715, the MPU 62 executes the display continuation time (display continuation period) setting process in step S716. The process of setting the display duration (display duration) will be described in detail later.

In step S717, the MPU 62 sets a variable command and a type command. The MPU 62 transmits the variation command and the type command set in step S717 in step S301 of the above-mentioned normal processing (see FIG. 11) to the voice emission control device 90. The voice emission control device 90 executes a predetermined process based on the variable command and the type command transmitted from the MPU 62, and the process will be described in detail later.

The variable command includes information related to the display duration, but does not include information on whether or not reach display occurs. In addition, the type command includes information related to the result of success or failure and information related to the result of distribution. More specifically, the type command includes each information related to "big hit winning", "special loss result", and "normal loss result" as information related to the winning / failing result. In addition, in the type command, as information related to the distribution result, each information related to "low probability result", "unspecified small round high probability result", "explicit small round high probability result", and "most advantageous result". It is included. In the following description, the result of success or failure and the result of distribution are also collectively referred to as a game result. That is, the type command includes information related to the game result.

In step S718, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, and causes the main display unit 46 to start variable display based on the determination result. Here, when the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64, variable display is started in the first result display unit 461 based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 36 at the time of digesting the game times. It shows that it is made to do.

Therefore, when the MPU 62 determines in step S718 that the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 causes the first result display unit 461 to start variable display in step S719. Further, when the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, the second result display unit 462 starts variable display based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 37 at the time of digesting the game times. It is shown that. Therefore, when the MPU 62 determines that the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 causes the second result display unit 462 to start variable display in step S720.

<Display duration setting process>
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display duration setting process. In the display duration setting process, the MPU 62 executes steps S801 to S808 as shown in FIG. In step S801, the MPU 62 acquires the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer of the lottery counter buffer of the RAM 64. Further, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the reach display is generated by the symbol display device 51. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines in step S802 whether the distribution result determined in step S709 is a "low probability result" or a "most advantageous result".

In step S802, when the distribution result is a “low probability result” or a “most advantageous result” (YES), the pass / fail result determined in step S704 of FIG. 15 in step S803 is a “normal deviation result”. Is determined. When the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the result of success or failure is a "normal result" (YES), in step S804, the reach table stored in advance in the ROM 63 and the reach stored in the reserved ball storage area 642. The reach generation lottery is executed by comparing with the value of the random number counter C3.

In step S805, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the reach display is generated in the reach generation lottery in step S804. When the MPU 62 determines in step S805 that the reach display is generated (YES), the MPU 62 refers to the reach generation display duration table stored in the ROM 63 in the step S806. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S802 that the distribution result is not a "low probability result" or a "most advantageous result" (NO), and in step S803, it determines that the pass / fail result is not a "normal deviation result". (NO), and when it is determined in step S805 that the reach display does not occur (NO), the reach non-generation display duration table stored in the ROM 63 is referred to in step S807.

In step S808, the MPU 62 determines the display duration after executing the process of step S806 or step S807. Specifically, the MPU 62 is a variation type counter acquired from the movement type counter buffer based on the reach generation display duration table referred to in step S806 or the reach non-generation display duration table referenced in step S807. Determine the display duration corresponding to the CS value. Further, the MPU 62 sets the display duration determined in step S807 in the display duration counters provided in the various counter areas 641 of the RAM 64.

In the first embodiment, as described with reference to steps S804 to S808 of FIG. 16, the MPU 62 is stored in the reach table stored in the reach table storage area 633 of the ROM 63 and the hold ball storage area 642. A lottery for whether or not to generate the reach display is executed by comparing with the value of the reach random number counter C3, and the lottery for whether or not to generate the reach display is performed by the voice emission control device 90. It may be configured to run.

Here, in the first embodiment, the display duration table for non-reach generation is set so that the display duration becomes shorter as the number of reserved pieces increases. That is, the display duration when digesting the hold information related to the first start port 36 is set so as to become shorter as the number of hold items related to the first start port 36 increases. Further, the display duration when digesting the hold information related to the second start port 37 is set so as to become shorter as the number of hold items related to the second start port 37 increases. If the prize is won in the first starting port 36 or the second starting port 37 in excess of the maximum number of reserved pieces (4 pieces), the prize balls can be paid out, but the big hit lottery cannot be received. However, as in the present embodiment, as the number of holdings increases, the display duration is shortened and the game times are digested faster, so that the maximum value of the number of holdings is exceeded and a prize is won (the prize ball is paid out). However, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a state in which a lottery for a big hit cannot be received), and it is possible to provide a game state that is advantageous to the player.

Further, in the display duration table for non-reach occurrence, the display duration is set shorter when the support mode is the high frequency support mode and as compared with the case where the support mode is the low frequency support mode. That is, when the number of holdings is the same, the display duration of the high frequency support mode is set shorter than the display duration of the low frequency support mode. Further, the display duration table for reach generation and the display duration table for non-reach generation are set so that the display durations are different from each other.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the display duration determined by referring to the reach generation display duration table and the display duration determined by referring to the reach non-generation display duration table. Are different from each other. Therefore, even if the information on whether or not the reach display occurs is not included in the variable command, the reach display is performed by the voice emission control device 90, which is the control device on the sub side, based on the information related to the display duration. Can be determined. In this sense, it can be said that the variable command indirectly includes information on whether or not a reach display occurs. The variable command may directly include information on whether or not reach display occurs.

In the first embodiment, the display duration table for non-reach generation has a shorter display duration as the number of holds increases, but the display duration becomes longer as the number of holds increases. It may be set in the opposite relationship to that of the embodiment, and may be configured so that the display duration does not change (change) depending on the number of reserved items and the support mode. Further, the display duration table for reach generation and the display duration table for non-reach generation may be the same. In this case, regardless of the presence or absence of reach, the display duration corresponding to the value of the variable type counter CS acquired from the dynamic type counter buffer is determined by referring to the same display duration table, and various types of RAM 64 are used. It may be set in the display duration counter provided in the counter area 641. Further, the display duration table may be set individually for each of the pass / fail result and the distribution result.

<Game state transition process>
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game state transition process. In the game state transition process, the MPU 62 executes steps S901 to S914 as shown in FIG. In step S901, the MPU 62 determines whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode. When the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the open / close execution mode is not in progress (NO), the MPU 62 executes the processes of steps S902 to S910. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the open / close execution mode is in progress (YES), the MPU 62 executes the processes of steps S911 to S914.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the open / close execution mode is not in progress (NO), the MPU 62 determines in step S902 whether or not the variation display of the main display unit 46 has been completed. When it is determined in step S902 that the variation display of the main display unit 46 has not been completed (NO), the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S902 that the variation display of the main display unit 46 is completed (YES), in step S903, whether or not the result of success or failure corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode. judge. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning / failing result is a "big hit winning" or a "special losing result".

When the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the pass / fail result does not correspond to the transition to the open / close execution mode (NO), that is, when it determines that the pass / fail result is the "normal deviation result", the game state transition process is performed. finish. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the pass / fail result corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode (YES), the MPU 62 sets the open / close execution mode flag in the RAM 64, and then in step S904, the pass / fail result. Is a "special deviation result" or not.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S904 that the result of success or failure is a "special deviation result" (YES), the MPU 62 sets "2" in the open / close counter SOC provided in the various counter areas 641 of the RAM 64 in step S905. This open / close counter SOC is a counter for specifying the total number of times the large winning opening 381 of the variable winning device 38 is opened / closed by the MPU 62 when shifting to the open / close execution mode. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S904 that the winning / failing result is not a "special missed result" (NO), that is, when it is determined that the winning / failing result is a "big hit winning", the distribution result is small in step S906. It is determined whether or not the round high accuracy result (“unspecified small round high accuracy result” or “explicit small round high accuracy result”).

When the MPU 62 determines in step S906 that the distribution result is a small round high accuracy result (YES), in step S907, "2" is set in the round counter RC provided in various counter areas 641 of the RAM 64. .. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S906 that the distribution result is not a small round high accuracy result (NO), that is, when the distribution result is determined to be a "low accuracy result" or a "most advantageous result". In step S908, "15" is set in the round counter RC. This round counter RC is a counter for specifying the number of round games by the MPU 62 when shifting to the open / close execution mode.

In the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of open / close execution modes in which the termination conditions are different from each other. Specifically, as the opening / closing execution mode, the pachinko machine 10 has a round number regulation mode that shifts when the winning / failing result is "big hit winning" and an opening / closing number that shifts when the winning / failing result is "special loss result". It has a specified mode.

The round number regulation mode ends on condition that a predetermined number of round games have been executed. Here, the number of round games corresponds to the value set in the round counter RC. The opening / closing number regulation mode ends on condition that the opening / closing of the large winning opening 381 is executed a predetermined total number of times, or that a predetermined number of game balls have won a prize in the large winning opening 381. Here, the total number of times of opening and closing of the large winning opening 381 corresponds to the value set in the opening / closing counter SOC. This open / close number regulation mode does not end on the condition that the number of round games is executed.

In the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 opens and closes the large winning opening 381 once for each round game. Further, one round game is continued until one of the following two conditions (1) and (2) is satisfied. That is, in the first embodiment, after setting the opening / closing door 382 to the open state, the pachinko machine 10 satisfies the opening / closing door by satisfying one of the following two conditions (1) and (2). Set 382 to the closed state again.
(1) The predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) has elapsed. (2) The total number of game balls to be won in the large winning opening 381 reaches the predetermined upper limit.

After executing any of the processes of step S905, step S907, and step S908, the MPU 62 sets the standby time (standby period) for opening to the timer counter T provided in various counter areas 641 of the RAM 64 in step S909. Set "1000". The value set in the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Here, the timer interrupt process is performed in a cycle of 2 msec. Therefore, the waiting time for the opening is 2 sec. The waiting time for the opening is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily determined according to the combination of the gaming state and the winning symbol (special symbol).

As described above, when the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the hit / fail result corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 sets the waiting time for the opening in the timer counter T regardless of the type of the game result. .. In other words, the waiting time for the opening is the same regardless of the type of game result. The waiting time for the opening is not limited to this, and may be slightly different depending on the type of the game result to the extent that the player recognizes the same. Further, for example, the waiting time for the opening is significantly different between the case where the game result is "low probability result" or "most advantageous result" and the case where the game result is other than these. It may be configured to be greatly different depending on the type of.

In step S910, the MPU 62 sets the opening command. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process. Here, the opening command includes information on the game result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode, and the MPU 62 was set in step S910 in step S301 of the above-mentioned normal process (see FIG. 11). The opening command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90. The voice emission control device 90 recognizes the transition to the open / close execution mode based on the opening command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process. This process will be described in detail later.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the opening / closing execution mode is in progress (YES), the MPU 62 executes the large winning opening opening / closing process in step S911. The process of opening and closing the large winning opening in step S911 will be described in detail later.

In step S912, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the open / close counter SOC is "0" or less and the value of the round counter RC is "0" or less after executing the large winning opening opening / closing process of step S911. judge.

When it is determined in step S912 that at least one of the value of the open / close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less (NO), the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S912 that both the value of the open / close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC are "0" or less (YES), the value of the timer counter T is "0" in step S913. It is determined whether or not it is as follows.

When it is determined in step S913 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less (NO), the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S913 that the value of the timer counter T is "0" or less (YES), the MPU 62 clears the open / close execution mode flag stored in the RAM 64 in step S914, and then opens / close execution. Executes the transition process at the end of the mode. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process.

Next, the large winning opening opening / closing process of step S911 in FIG. 17 will be described in detail.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the large winning opening opening / closing process. In the large winning opening opening / closing process, the MPU 62 executes steps S1001 to S1017 as shown in FIG. In step S1001, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the large winning opening 381 is open. When the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the large winning opening 381 is not open (NO), the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1002. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the large winning opening 381 is open (YES), the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1006.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the large winning opening 381 is not open (NO), the value of the open / close counter SOC is "0" or less and the value of the round counter RC is "0" in step S1002. It is determined whether or not it is as follows. When it is determined in step S1002 that both the value of the open / close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC are “0” or less (YES), the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1002 that at least one of the value of the open / close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less (NO), the value of the timer counter T is "0" in step S1003. It is determined whether or not it is less than or equal to. When the MPU 62 determines in step S1003 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less (NO), the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1003 that the value of the timer counter T is "0" or less (YES), the MPU 62 executes the large winning opening opening process in step S1004. The process of opening the large winning opening will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

In step S1005, the MPU 62 sets an open command. Further, the MPU 62 transmits the release command set in step S1005 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the above-mentioned normal processing (see FIG. 11). After that, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process. The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the open / close door 382 has been set to the open state based on the open command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the large winning opening 381 is being opened (YES), whether or not the value of the timer counter T is "0" or less in step S1006, that is, opening the large winning opening. It is determined whether or not the upper limit duration set in the timer counter T has elapsed in step S1003 or step S1006 of the process.

When it is determined in step S1006 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less (NO), the MPU 62 determines in step S1007 whether or not a prize has occurred in the large winning opening 381. It should be noted that the determination as to whether or not a prize has been generated in the large winning opening 381 is executed based on the detection result of the detection sensor 504 corresponding to the large winning opening 381.

When it is determined in step S1007 that no prize has been awarded to the large winning opening 381 (NO), the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process. Further, when it is determined in step S1007 that a prize has been awarded to the large winning opening 381 (YES), the MPU 62 updates by subtracting 1 from the value of the winning counter PC in step S1008.

In step S1009, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is "0" or less. When it is determined in step S1009 that the value of the winning counter PC is not "0" or less (NO), the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1009 that the value of the winning counter PC is "0" or less (YES), the MPU 62 executes the closing execution process in step S1010. In this closing execution process, the MPU 62 sets the opening / closing door 382 to the closed state by executing the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 383.

In step S1011 the MPU 62 sets the closure command. The MPU 62 transmits the closing command set in step S1011 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the above-mentioned normal processing (see FIG. 11). The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening / closing door 382 has been set to the closed state based on the closing command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

In step S1012, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit / fail result is a “special miss result”. When the MPU 62 determines in step S1012 that the result of success or failure is a "special deviation result" (YES), the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1018, which will be described later.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1012 that the pass / fail result is not a "special deviation result" (NO), the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1013. In step S1013, the MPU 62 is updated by subtracting 1 from the value of the round counter RC. Further, in step S1014, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0” or less. When the MPU 62 determines in step S1014 that the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less (NO), the MPU 62 sets the value of the timer counter T to "500" in step S1015. After that, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process.

Here, the value set in the timer counter T in step S1015 is an open standby until the open / close door 382 is set to the open state, the open / close door 382 is set to the closed state again, and then the open / close door 382 is set to the open state again. It defines the time. In the first embodiment, the open waiting time is set to 1 sec, but the open waiting time is the same regardless of the type and progress of the open / close execution mode.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1014 that the value of the round counter RC is "0" or less (YES), the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1016. In step S1016, the MPU 62 sets the timer counter T to "2000" as the waiting time (waiting period) for the ending. The value set in the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Here, the timer interrupt process is performed in a cycle of 2 msec. Therefore, the waiting time for the ending is 4 sec. The waiting time for the ending is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily determined according to the combination of the gaming state and the winning symbol (special symbol).

The waiting time for the ending is the same as the waiting time for the opening regardless of the type of the game result. That is, the waiting time for this ending is the same regardless of the type of open / close execution mode. The waiting time for the ending is not limited to this, and may be slightly different depending on the type of the game result to the extent that the player recognizes the same. Further, for example, the waiting time for the ending is significantly different between the case where the game result is "low probability result" or "most advantageous result" and the case where the game result is other than these. It may be configured to be greatly different depending on the type of.

In step S1017, the MPU 62 sets the ending command. The MPU 62 transmits the ending command set in step S1017 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the above-mentioned normal processing (see FIG. 11). After that, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process. The voice emission control device 90 recognizes the end of the open / close execution mode based on the ending command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1006 that the value of the timer counter T is "0" or less (YES), the MPU 62 executes the process after step S1010 described above. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1012 that the pass / fail result is a "special deviation result" (YES), the MPU 62 updates by subtracting 1 from the value of the open / close counter SOC in step S1018.

In step S1019, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the open / close counter SOC is "0" or less. When the MPU 62 determines in step S1019 that the value of the open / close counter SOC is not "0" or less (NO), the MPU 62 executes the process after step S1015 described above. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1019 that the value of the open / close counter SOC is "0" or less (YES), the MPU 62 executes the above-mentioned processing after S1016.

Next, the large winning opening opening process in step S1004 of FIG. 18 will be described in detail.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the large winning opening opening process. In the large winning opening opening process, the MPU 62 executes steps S1101 to S1106 as shown in FIG. In step S1101, the MPU 62 sets “8” in the winning counter PC provided in various counter areas 641 of the RAM 64. In step S1102, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit / fail result is a “special miss result”. When the MPU 62 determines in step S1102 that the hit / fail result is a "special miss result" (YES), the timer counter T is set to "85" in step S1103. As described above, the MPU 62 updates the timer counter T by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Here, the timer interrupt process is executed in a cycle of 2 msec. Therefore, the time set in the timer counter T is 0.17 sec.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1102 that the hit / fail result is not a "special deviation result" (NO), the distribution result is a small round high probability result ("unspecified small round high probability result" or in step S1104. It is determined whether or not the result is "explicit small round high accuracy result").

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1104 that the distribution result is a small round high accuracy result (YES), the timer counter T is set to "85" in step S1103 described above. As described above, the MPU 62 updates the timer counter T by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Here, the timer interrupt process is executed in a cycle of 2 msec. Therefore, the time set in the timer counter T is 0.17 sec.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1104 that the distribution result is not a small round high accuracy result (NO), the timer counter T is set to "15000" in step S1105. As described above, the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Here, the timer interrupt process is executed in a cycle of 2 msec. Therefore, the time set in the timer counter T is 30 sec.

After executing the process of step S1103 or step S1105, the MPU 62 executes the opening execution process of the large winning opening 381 in step S1106. In this open execution process, the MPU 62 sets the open / close door 382 to the open state by executing the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 383. After that, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening process.

The value set in the winning counter PC in step S1101 defines the upper limit of the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 381. Further, the value set in the timer counter T in step S1103 or step S1105 defines the upper limit duration from setting the open / close door 382 to the open state to setting it to the closed state again. Therefore, as described above, the MPU 62 sets two types of upper limit durations having different lengths by setting the timer counter T to "85" or "15000". Specifically, the MPU 62 sets a long-time mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 30 sec and a short-time mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 0.17 sec, which is shorter than that of the long-time mode.

In the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 causes the gaming ball launching mechanism 81 to launch the gaming ball by exciting the solenoid of the gaming ball launching mechanism 81 at a cycle of 0.6 sec. Further, the MPU 62 sets the upper limit of the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 381 to 8 by setting "8" in the winning counter PC. Therefore, the upper limit duration (30 sec) of the long-time mode is sufficiently longer than the product of the upper limit of the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 381 and the firing cycle of the game balls, and thus is the upper limit of eight. It is easy to make the game ball of No. 1 win in the big winning opening 381. On the other hand, since the upper limit duration (0.17 sec) of the short-time mode is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball, it is difficult to make the game ball win the big winning opening 381. Depending on the timing, it is possible to have about one game ball win in the large winning opening 381.

Next, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode in step S914 of FIG. 17 will be described in detail.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode. In the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes steps S1201 to S1212 as shown in FIG.

In step S1201, the MPU 62 determines whether the distribution result is a "most advantageous result" or an "explicit small round high probability result". When the MPU 62 determines in step S1201 that the distribution result is the "most advantageous result" or the "explicit small round high probability result" (YES), the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 in step S1202. The MPU 62 maintains the high frequency support flag if it is already set in the RAM 64. Thereby, the MPU 62 sets or maintains the support mode to the high frequency support mode.

In step S1203, the MPU 62 clears the number-of-times limit flag stored in the RAM 64.
Here, the high-frequency support mode is continued until the high-frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 and the number-of-times limit flag is not set, at least until a "big hit win" is obtained in the win / fail lottery.

In step S1204, the MPU 62 sets the high probability mode flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the high probability mode flag if it is already set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets or maintains the winning / failing lottery mode as the high probability mode. This high-probability mode is continued until at least a "big win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode.

At the end of the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 sets a flag (low probability result flag, unspecified small round high probability result flag, explicit small round height) set in the RAM 64 according to the distribution result. Clear the probability result flag and the most advantageous result flag) and the special off flag. Further, in step S701 of the above-mentioned fluctuation start processing (see FIG. 15), the MPU 62 determines whether or not the high probability mode flag is set in the RAM 64, thereby determining whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. Is determined.

Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1201 that the distribution result is not the "most advantageous result" or the "explicit small round high probability result" (NO), the distribution result is "unspecified small round high" in step S1205. It is determined whether or not the result is "certain result". When the MPU 62 determines in step S1205 that the distribution result is an "unspecified low round high accuracy result" (YES), the MPU 62 determines in step S1206 whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64. ..

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1206 that the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 (YES), the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1203 described above. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1206 that the high frequency support flag is not set in the RAM 64 (NO), the MPU 62 sets the high probability mode flag in the RAM 64 in the step S1207. The MPU 62 maintains the high probability mode flag if it is already set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets or maintains the winning / failing lottery mode as the high probability mode. This high-probability mode is continued until at least a "big win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1205 that the distribution result is not an "unspecified small round high accuracy result" (NO), the MPU 62 determines in step S1208 whether or not the distribution result is a "low accuracy result". ..

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1208 that the distribution result is not a "low probability result" (NO), that is, when it is determined that the hit / fail result is a "special deviation result", the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is performed. To finish.
Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1208 that the distribution result is a "low probability result" (YES), the MPU 62 clears the high probability mode flag in step S1209. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the winning / failing lottery mode to the low probability mode. This low-probability mode is continued until at least the winning / losing lottery becomes a "big win" and the distribution result is other than the "low probability result".

In step S1210, the MPU 62 sets the high frequency support flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the high frequency support flag if it is already set in the RAM 64. Thereby, the MPU 62 sets or maintains the support mode to the high frequency support mode. In step S1211, the MPU 62 sets "100" to the value of the game count counter provided in various counter areas 641 of the RAM 64. In step S1212, the MPU 62 sets the number-of-times limit flag to the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the number-of-times limit flag if it has already been set in the RAM 64. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode.

Here, in the high-frequency support mode, when the high-frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 and the number-of-times limit flag is set, 100 game times, which is the end reference number set in the game number counter, are set. Continue until digested. The MPU 62 clears the high-frequency support flag and the number-of-times limit flag when 100 game rounds have been digested. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the low frequency support mode. The MPU 62 executes these processes as the electric service support process in step S306 of the above-mentioned normal process (see FIG. 11), but detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, when the winning / fail lottery results in a "big win" and the distribution result becomes the "most advantageous result" or the "explicit small round high probability result" in the distribution lottery, the gaming state is the current gaming state. Regardless of the end of the open / close execution mode (that is, the round number specified mode), the mode shifts to the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode. The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode continue until at least a "big win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery.

In addition, when the current support mode is the high frequency support mode, if the winning / fail lottery becomes a "big hit win" and the distribution result becomes an "unspecified small round high probability result" in the distribution lottery, the game state. After the end of the open / close execution mode (that is, the round number specified mode), shifts to the high probability mode and shifts to the high frequency support mode. The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode continue until at least a "big win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery.

On the other hand, when the current support mode is the low frequency support mode, the winning / fail lottery results in a "big win" and the distribution result becomes an "unspecified small round high probability result" in the distribution lottery. , The gaming state shifts to the high probability mode and the low frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode (that is, the round number regulation mode). The high-probability mode and the low-frequency support mode continue until at least a "big win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery.

In addition, when the winning / fail lottery results in a "big hit" and the distribution result becomes a "low probability result" in the distribution lottery, the game state is the open / close execution mode (that is, the number of rounds) regardless of the current game state. After the end of the specified mode), the mode shifts to the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode. The low-probability mode continues until at least a "big hit" is won in the winning / losing lottery, and the high-frequency support mode is a low-frequency support when 100 game times are completed without becoming a "big hit winning" in the winning / losing lottery. Move to mode.

In addition, if the winning / failing lottery does not result in a "big hit winning", that is, if the winning / failing result becomes a "special loss result" or a "normal loss result" in the win / loss lottery, the gaming state does not shift.

<Electrical configuration of voice emission control device 90 and display control device 100>
FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the voice emission control device and the display control device. As shown in FIG. 21, the voice emission control device 90 includes a voice emission control board 91, an MPU 92 mounted on the voice emission control board 91, and a ROM 93 and a RAM 94 constituting the MPU 92. Here, the MPU 92 is an element in which a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit (RTC), a data input / output circuit, and the like are combined into a chip in addition to the ROM 93 and the RAM 94.

The ROM 93 is configured to use a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) such as a NOR type flash memory or a NAND type flash memory that does not require external power supply for storage retention as read-only. The ROM 93 has a plurality of areas (areas) logically separated by logical addresses, and stores various control programs and fixed value data used for executing processing according to the programs in each area. ing. The MPU 92 controls the execution of the effect based on the instruction from the main control device 60 by executing the process according to the control program stored in the ROM 93. Since the ROM 93 is chipped with the CPU and connected by an internal bus, it is relatively difficult to increase the data capacity thereof, and specifically, the data capacity is 2 Mbytes.

The RAM 94 is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM for both reading and writing, and is capable of random access and is the same. When compared with the data capacity of, the time required for reading is faster than that of ROM 93. The RAM 94 has a plurality of areas (areas) logically separated by logical addresses, and has various areas such as various counter areas and various flag storage areas, for example. The RAM 94 temporarily stores various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 93 is executed. It is not essential that the ROM 93 and the RAM 94 are integrated into one chip for the MPU 92, and each may be individually chipped.

The MPU 92 includes an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown). The input port of the MPU 92 is connected to the main controller 60. Further, the input port of the MPU 92 is connected to the operation button 28. The output port of the MPU 92 is connected to the display lamp device 23, the first to third hold lamp units 53 to 55, the speaker unit 24, the light emitting element drive unit 29, the display control device 100, and the like. The MPU 92 executes drive control of the indicator lamp device 23, the first to third hold lamp units 53 to 55, the speaker unit 24, and the like based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60. Further, the MPU 92 analyzes the command transmitted from the main control device 60 to determine the content of the effect in a predetermined period, and transmits the command according to the content of the determined effect to the display control device 100. A signal path provided to connect the MPU 92 and the MPU 102 is used for this command transmission. The voice emission control device 90 is electrically connected to the display control device 100 via a connector unit (connection unit) such as a harness provided with connectors at both ends of the signal line.

When the MPU 92 determines the content of the effect in a predetermined period, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of not only the display control device 100 but also the display lamp device 23. In this case, although it is described in FIG. 21 that the voice emission control board 91 and the indicator lamp device 23 are directly connected, the present invention is not limited to this, and the voice emission control board 91 and the indicator lamp device 91 are not limited to this. A relay board may be interposed between the 23 and the relay board.

The MPU 92 executes drive control of the speaker unit 24 when the content of the effect in the predetermined period is determined. A sound output LSI 95 and a common ROM 96 are used for drive control of the speaker unit 24.

The common ROM 96 is configured to use a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) such as a NOR type flash memory or a NAND type flash memory that does not require external power supply for storage retention as read-only. The common ROM 96 is not directly connected to the MPU 92, but is externally attached to the sound output LSI 95, so that it is easier to increase the data capacity than the ROM 93. Specifically, the data capacity is 1 Gbyte. However, this data capacity is arbitrary and may be 500 Mbytes or 4 Gbytes.

The sound output LSI 95 includes an I / F 951, a register 952, a sound data processing unit 953, a DAC 954, and a data transfer unit 955. The sound output LSI 95 executes control for outputting sound from the speaker unit 24 according to the data transmitted from the MPU 92.

The I / F 951 is an interface for the sound output LSI 95 to communicate with the MPU 92 via a bus B1 provided as a signal path group for bidirectional communication. The bus B1 connected to the I / F 951 is composed of eight signal paths, and data is transmitted / received between the MPU 92 and the sound output LSI 95 via each signal path.

The register 952 has a function as a storage means for temporarily storing various data used in the sound output LSI 95, and uses a memory that requires external power supply for storage retention for both reading and writing. It is configured to do. In addition, random access is possible, and when compared with the same data capacity, the time required for reading is faster than that of the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96.

The register 952 has a data capacity of a large number of bytes so that a plurality of data can be stored and held at the same time, and has a data capacity of a unit of kilobytes or megabytes. Specifically, it has a data capacity of about 10 kilobytes.

The sound data processing unit 953 converts the sequence data and parameter data transmitted from the MPU 92 and stored in the register 952 so that they can be used for sound output, and from the contents of the conversion result and the common ROM 96. It has a function to create digital music sound data by using the read sound data. The sequence data includes time data indicating the output start timing and output order of a series of sounds, and the parameter data includes data that determines the pitch, volume, timbre, etc. of the sound at a predetermined timing. There is.

Further, the sound data processing unit 953 has a function of a plurality of sounding channels so as to be able to output a plurality of different sounds at the same time, and the digital musical sound data created for each sounding channel is synthesized to obtain digitally synthesized musical sound data. Has the function of creating. It should be noted that the plurality of sounding channels have the functions of 16 channels, but the number of channels is arbitrary. Further, by using the virtual track, a number of tracks (for example, 64 tracks) larger than the actual number of sounding channels can be used, but the virtual track may not be used.

The DAC954 is a digital / analog converter and includes an amplifier circuit for analog signals. The DAC 954 has a function of amplifying an analog audio signal obtained by converting digital music data or digital synthetic music data created by the sound data processing unit 953 into an analog signal and then outputting it to the speaker unit 24.

The data transfer unit 955 is connected to the common ROM 96 via a bus B2 provided as a signal path group for bidirectional communication, and has a function of transferring the data read from the common ROM 96 to the register 952. ing. The bus B2 provided between the data transfer unit 955 and the common ROM 96 is composed of 16 signal paths, and the number of the signal paths is larger than that of the bus B1 between the MPU 92 and the I / F 951. It is a number. The data communication speed between the data transfer unit 955 and the common ROM 96 is faster than the data communication speed between the MPU 92 and the I / F 951. The data transfer unit 955 reads the sound data necessary for sound output from the common ROM 96 based on the data converted from the sequence data and the parameter data in the sound data processing unit 953, and stores it in the register 952.

Here, the data transfer unit 955 not only has a function of transferring the sound data required by the sound data processing unit 953 to the register 952, but also reads the data required by the MPU 92 from the common ROM 96 and stores it in the register 952. It has a function of transferring the data stored in the register 952 to the MPU 92. The configuration related to data transfer will be described below.

<Data structure of ROM 93 and common ROM 96>
First, the data configurations of the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 will be described with reference to FIG. 22. 22 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the data structure of the ROM 93, and FIG. 22 (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the data structure of the common ROM 96.

As shown in FIG. 22A, the ROM 93 contains a program and processing data (1), a program and processing data (2), ... , The program and processing data (P) are stored in advance. These programs and processing data include a data table used to execute each effect, sequence data and parameter data to be provided to the sound output LSI 95. All the programs and processing data necessary for executing the processing for effect control in the MPU 92 are stored in the ROM 93.

The ROM 93 is used not only for program and processing data (1), program and processing data (2), ..., Program and processing data (P), but also for controlling light emission of the indicator lamp device 23. The light emission data (1), the light emission data (2), ..., The light emission data (Q) to be generated are stored in advance. In each of these light emission data, information on the type of light emitting unit to be lit, the lighting period, and the lighting order of the display lamp device 23 is set in the predetermined effect period, and the contents of these light emission patterns are set. It differs depending on the type of each emission data. Each of the light emission data stored in the ROM 93 has a different light emission control period, and the content of the light emission pattern is different.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22B, the common ROM 96 has sound data (1), sound data (2), ..., Sound used for outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker unit 24. The data (S) is stored in advance. Each of these sound data includes waveform data obtained by sampling a melody or sound actually produced by an instrument corresponding to various tones, and a melody with lyrics is pronounced by an instrument corresponding to various tones. In addition to the melody that has been made, the waveform data obtained by sampling the sound is included. All the sound data is stored in the common ROM 96. The sound data stored in the common ROM 96 includes sound data (music data and audio data) corresponding to the music and audio used in the effects A to D of FIG. 26, which will be described later, and the first mode of FIG. 27. Sound data (music data and voice data) corresponding to the music and voice used in the production of M1 to the fifth mode M5, and the sound corresponding to the music and voice used in the production MA to MC of the fourth mode of FIG. Data (music data and sound data) and the like are included.

The sound data is digital signal data obtained by converting an analog signal into a pulse train at a predetermined sampling frequency and a predetermined number of quantization signals by pulse code modulation (PCM). Specifically, the sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz and the number of quantization signals is 16 bits. Therefore, the waveform data of the sound composed of the analog signal for 1 sec has a data amount of 1 × 44.1 k × 16 bits. Incidentally, the sampling period T1 in this case is 22.7 μsec.

The sound data is set so as to be readable from the common ROM 96 for each pulse code-modulated data for one pulse, that is, data for one sample. That is, the address is set for each sample of data, and the data transfer unit 955 of the sound output LSI 95 can transfer data from the common ROM 96 in units of data for one sample.

The sampling frequency is not limited to 44.1 kHz as long as good sampling can be achieved, and may be, for example, 32 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz. Further, the number of quantization signals is not limited to 16 bits, and may be any number of bits other than 16 bits as long as good quantization can be realized.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 22B, the common ROM 96 contains not only sound data (1), sound data (2), ... sound data (S), but also light emission data (Q + 1) and light emission data (Q + 2). ), ..., The light emission data (R) is stored in advance. Each of these light emission data has a different period of target light emission control and a different light emission pattern.

As described above, the light emission data used in the MPU 92 is stored not only in the ROM 93 directly connected to the MPU 92 of the MPU 92 via the bus, but also in the common ROM 96 connected to the sound output LSI 95. .. In other words, the light emission data is distributed and stored in the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96.

By storing the light emission data in the common ROM 96 in this way, it is possible to increase the data capacity of the light emission data without increasing the storage capacity of the ROM 93. In particular, as described above, the ROM 93 is relatively difficult to increase its data capacity due to being connected via the internal bus in the MPU 92, and attempts to increase the data capacity are attempted. Then, it becomes necessary to expand the internal bus width, and it is not easy to deal with it. On the other hand, as described above, the common ROM 96 is not directly connected to the MPU 92, but is externally attached to the sound output LSI 95, thereby increasing its data capacity. That is relatively easy. Then, by storing the light emission data in the common ROM 96, it is possible to cope well with the increase in the data capacity of the light emission data.

Further, basically, when setting data in the ROM, about several% (for example, about 2%) of the total data capacity is blank (unused area). In this case, for example, assuming that the data capacity of the common ROM 96 is 1 Gbyte, the blank is 20 Mbytes. This data capacity is larger than the data capacity of the ROM 93, which is 2 Mbytes. According to this configuration, it is possible to distribute and store the light emission data by using such a blank.

Furthermore, since the sound data corresponds to the melody and voice for a predetermined period, the data capacity for performing a series of outputs is relatively large. Then, it becomes difficult to accommodate the data capacity of the sound data, and from this point as well, a blank is likely to occur in the common ROM 96. Then, according to this configuration, it is possible to distribute and store the light emission data by using such a blank.

The light emission data stored in the common ROM 96 is used in the MPU 92, and when it becomes necessary to use it in the MPU 92, it is commonly used in the sound output LSI 95 in response to a transfer instruction from the MPU 92. The light emission data from the ROM 96 is read out, and the read light emission data is transferred to the MPU 92. Then, in this transfer, the bus B1 connecting the MPU 92 and the sound output LSI 95 is used. That is, the light emission data distributed and stored in the common ROM 96 is transferred to the MPU 92 by using the signal path for transferring data from the MPU 92 to the sound output LSI 95 or from the sound output LSI 95 to the MPU 92. As a result, for example, compared to a configuration in which a ROM different from the ROM 93 is externally attached to the MPU 92 and the surplus light emission data is stored in the ROM, the surplus light emission data is obtained without increasing the number of signal paths. Can be memorized.

Of the program and processing data used in the MPU 92 and the light emission data, all of the program and processing data are stored in the ROM 93, and a part of the light emission data is stored in the common ROM 96. By doing so, it becomes possible to satisfactorily distribute the data. That is, if the program and processing data are distributed to the common ROM 96, the program and processing data for transferring the program and processing data to the RAM 94 of the MPU 92 are separately required, and the program design becomes complicated. It will be something like that. On the other hand, the light emission data is a method in which the address where the light emission data is originally stored is grasped, the light emission data is read out and transferred based on the address, and the light emission data is expanded so that it can be used. Therefore, even if the light emission data is distributed, the program design is unlikely to be complicated.

Further, when the effect system command is transmitted from the main control device 60, the MPU 92 first uses a program to execute a predetermined process corresponding to the command, and uses the light emission data in the execution process of the predetermined process. Then, the indicator lamp device 23 is controlled. That is, the program needs to be read suddenly in response to the reception of a command from the main control device 60, and the timing of reading is highly arbitrary, whereas the light emission data is used in the execution process of a predetermined process. The timing of reading is low. Further, since the light emission data is used on the premise of executing a predetermined process using the program, the priority of reading is higher in the program, and if the read of the program is delayed, the process waits. Under such circumstances, the program is stored in the ROM 93, and at least a part of the light emission data is stored in the common ROM 96, so that the program can be independently read by the MPU 92 regardless of the state of the sound output LSI 95. It is possible to satisfactorily increase the amount of data for luminescence data, which tends to have a larger amount of data than the program.

Furthermore, instead of storing all of the light emission data in the common ROM 96, a part of the light emission data is stored in the ROM 93 and the rest is stored in the common ROM 96, so that the data capacity of the common ROM 96 can be increased. It is possible to achieve the excellent effect as described above while suppressing the excessive increase.

<Structure of register 952 of sound output LSI95>
Next, refer to FIG. 23 for the configuration of the register 952 used for instructing the sound output LSI 95 from the MPU 92 to output the sound and transferring the sound data stored in the common ROM 96 from the sound output LSI 95 to the MPU 92. I will explain while doing. FIG. 23 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the configuration of the register 952.

As shown in FIG. 23, the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95 is based on the areas 9523a to 9523e where data is set when the MPU 92 gives an instruction to output sound to the sound output LSI 95, and the data transfer instruction from the MPU 92. The buffers 9524a to 9524e for temporarily storing and holding the data read from the common ROM 96, the area 9525 where the data is set when the data transfer instruction is given to the sound output LSI 95, and the sound output LSI 95. Areas 9526 for recognizing the internal state in the MPU 92 are provided separately.

More specifically, the areas 9523a to 9526 described above are the area 9523a for the first parameter, the area 9523b for the second parameter, and the area 9523c for the third parameter as the area where the data is set when the sound output instruction is given. It also has a plurality of parameter areas 9523a to 9523d such as the fourth parameter area 9523d. In addition, an area 9523e for sequence data is provided.

In the areas 9523a to 9523d for each parameter, parameter data necessary for outputting a melody or a sound effect is stored, and parameter data necessary for outputting voice is stored. By providing a plurality of parameter areas 9523a to 9523d in this way, it is possible to simultaneously pronounce a plurality of sounds. Further, the sequence data already described is stored in the sequence data area 9523e.

Incidentally, since the sound output LSI 95 has a function for 16 channels, parameter data for a plurality of (specifically, 4) channels are stored in the area for one parameter. Further, in the configuration using the virtual track, a larger number of parameters may be stored in the area for one parameter.

A transfer instruction area 9525 is provided as an area where data is set when a data transfer instruction is given from the MPU 92 to the sound output LSI 95. In the transfer instruction area 9525, the address data of the light emission data required for the MPU 92 is stored, and the data for giving the transfer instruction of the light emission data read from the common ROM 96 to the sound output LSI 95 to the MPU 92 is stored. ..

A plurality of external read buffers 9524a to 9524e are provided as areas for temporarily storing and holding the data read from the common ROM 96 based on the data transfer instruction from the MPU 92. The light emission data required for the MPU 92 is temporarily stored in the buffers 9524a to 9524e for external reading, and is transferred to the MPU 92 when a predetermined reading timing is reached.

A flag area 9526 is provided as an area for recognizing the internal state of the sound output LSI 95 in the MPU 92. As the flag area 9526, for example, a read completion flag is provided, and when the transfer of the corresponding data from the common ROM 96 to the external read buffers 9524a to 9524e is completed in response to the data transfer instruction from the MPU 92. , "1" is stored in the read completion flag, and the fact is grasped in the MPU 92.

The areas 9523a to 9523e, 9525 to 9526 and the buffers 9524a to 9524e are all accessible areas from the MPU 92, but the areas 9523a to 9523e, 9525 to 9526 and the buffers 9524a to 9524e are simultaneously accessed. Instead, the accessible target can be switched. That is, the number of areas that can be accessed simultaneously in the MPU 92 corresponds to the number of the first signal path to the eighth signal path (eight in the present embodiment) constituting the bus B1 between the MPU 92 and the sound output LSI 95. There is.

Specifically, as the first area 9521a corresponding to the first signal path constituting the bus B1, the area 9523a for the first parameter and the buffer 9524a for one external read are assigned to form the bus B1. As the second area 9521b corresponding to the second signal path, the area 9523b for the second parameter and the buffer 9524b for one external read are assigned, and the third area corresponding to the third signal path constituting the bus B1 is assigned. An area 9523c for the third parameter and a buffer 9524c for one external read are assigned as the 9521c, and the area 9523d for the fourth parameter is assigned as the fourth area 9521d corresponding to the fourth signal path constituting the bus B1. And one external read buffer 9524d is allocated. Further, as the fifth area 9521e corresponding to the fifth signal path constituting the bus B1, the area 9523e for sequence data and the buffer 9524e for one external read are assigned.

A transfer instruction area 9525 is assigned as an area corresponding to the sixth signal path constituting the bus B1, and a flag area 9526 is assigned as an area corresponding to the seventh signal path constituting the bus B1. ..

Selectors 9522a to 9522e are provided for the registers 952 corresponding to the first area 9521a to the fifth area 9521e, and the selectors 9522a to 9522e use the MPU 92 as the first area 9521a to the fifth area 9521e. The accessible area can be switched. Then, this switching is performed through binary switching to the selector area 9527 provided in the register 952 corresponding to the eighth signal path constituting the bus B1.

Specifically, when the information in the selector area 9527 is "0", which is the initial value, the first area 9521a to the fifth area 9521e are controlled by sound output by setting the access target area by the selectors 9522a to 9522e. It corresponds to the areas 9523a to 9523e. That is, when the information in the selector area 9527 is the initial value, the MPU 92 can access the areas 9523a to 9523d for each parameter and the area 9523e for the sequence data, and sounds to the sound output LSI 95. It is in a state where it is possible to give an output instruction. That is, the sound output LSI 95 is in the first interference state with respect to the MPU 92.

When the information in the selector area 9527 is "1", which is the switching execution value, the first area 9521a to the fifth area 9521e are buffers 9524a for external reading due to the setting of the access target area by the selectors 9522a to 9522e. It corresponds to ~ 9524e. That is, when the information in the selector area 9527 is the switching execution value, the MPU 92 can access the buffers 9524a to 9524e for external reading, and can read the data for which the transfer instruction has been given. It becomes. That is, the sound output LSI 95 is in a second interference state with the MPU 92.

On the other hand, the transfer instruction area 9525, the flag area 9526, and the selector area 9527 are not subject to switching by the selectors 9522a to 9522e. Therefore, the MPU 92 can access the transfer instruction area 9525, the flag area 9526, and the selector area 9527 regardless of the interference state of the sound output LSI 95.

The display control device 100 includes a display control board 101, an MPU 102, a program ROM 103 and a work RAM 104 constituting the MPU 102, a video display processor (VDP) 105, a character ROM 106, and a video RAM 107. Here, the MPU 102 is an element in which a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are combined into chips in addition to the program ROM 103 and the work RAM 104. The MPU 102, VDP 105, character ROM 106, and video RAM 107 are mounted on the display control board 101.

The MPU 102 controls the VDP 105 based on a command transmitted from the voice emission control device 90. Specifically, the MPU 102 controls the VDP 105 by analyzing a command transmitted from the voice emission control device 90 and generating a command for the VDP 105 based on the analysis result.

The program ROM 103 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, is a non-volatile memory that does not require external power supply for holding the stored information, and cannot be written. It is a semiconductor element. This program ROM 103 has various areas such as an effect data storage area 1031. These areas will be described in detail later.

The work RAM 104 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing a control program stored in the program ROM 103, and is volatile and requires an external power supply for holding the stored information. It is a memory. The work RAM 104 has various areas such as various counter areas 1041 and various flag storage areas 1042. These areas will be described in detail later. In the first embodiment, a volatile memory such as DRAM or SRAM is used as the work RAM 104, but a non-volatile memory such as MRAM may be used.

The VDP 105 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 51. Since the VDP 105 is made into an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and its substance can be said to be a microcomputer chip having a built-in firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 105 reads image data from the character ROM 106 based on the content of the command generated by the MPU 102, and stores the image data in the video RAM 107.

The character ROM 106 stores in advance various image data (image information) including sprite data such as symbols and characters displayed on the symbol display device 51, background data, and moving image data, and functions as an image data library. The character ROM 106 holds bitmap format image data of various symbols, a color palette table to be referred to when determining an expression color at each dot of the bitmap image, and the like. The video RAM 107 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 51, and the display content of the symbol display device 51 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 107.

Returning to the explanation of the voice emission control device 90, the MPU 92 recognizes that it is necessary to start the effect for the game round by receiving the variable command transmitted from the main control device 60, and the effect for the game round. Execute the start process. Further, by receiving the end command transmitted from the main control device 60, it is recognized that it is necessary to end the effect for the game round, and the game round effect end process is executed. Further, by receiving various commands for the jackpot effect transmitted from the main control device 60, it is recognized that the jackpot effect needs to be started or progressed, and the jackpot effect process is executed. Further, by receiving the demo display command transmitted from the main control device 60, it is recognized that the demo display needs to be started, and the demo display process is executed. The command reception from the main control device 60 in the MPU 92 is not limited to the configuration in which the command is directly received from the main control device 60, and may be a configuration in which the command relayed by the relay board is received. ..

In the game rounding effect start processing, based on both the variable command and the type command, the variable display time grasping process for grasping the variable display time (display continuation period) of the corresponding game round and the presence / absence of reach display are grasped. The reach display grasping process, the jackpot result occurrence grasping process for grasping the presence or absence of the jackpot result, and the jackpot type grasping process for grasping the jackpot type when the jackpot result occurs are executed. Further, based on the grasp results in the reach display grasping process, the jackpot result occurrence grasping process, and the jackpot type grasping process, the display effect for determining the type of display effect to be performed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 in this game round. In addition to executing the grasping process, the symbol type grasping process for determining the type of the symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 is executed in this game. Then, based on the result of each of these grasping processes, the display control device 100 displays a variation pattern command including information on the variation display time and information on the type of display effect, and a symbol designation command including information on the type of symbol to be finally stopped and displayed. Send to.

Further, in the game rounding effect start process, in addition to the above-mentioned grasping processes, a notice display lottery process for whether or not to display a notice is executed. In this case, in the lottery process, the type lottery of the notice display is also executed. Then, if the notice display is won, a notice command including information on the type of the notice display is transmitted to the display control device 100. Further, in the game rounding effect start processing, the light emitting data (including the sequence data and the parameter data) for the game round and the sound data (sequence data and the parameter data) for the game round are input based on the processing result of each of the above processes. (Including) is read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96, and the light emitting mode by the indicator lamp device 23 and the output mode from the speaker unit 24 are defined.

In the game round production end process, the light emission control of the indicator lamp device 23 and the voice output control of the speaker unit 24 in the current game round are terminated. Further, in the game rounding effect end process, an end command including information for terminating the game rounding effect is transmitted to the display control device 100. In the jackpot production process, based on the various commands for jackpot production received, the production mode such as opening, each round, between each round, and ending is grasped, and the jackpot production corresponding to the grasped result is grasped. Command is transmitted to the display control device 100. Further, based on the grasped result, the display data for the jackpot effect, the sequence data for the jackpot effect, the parameter data and the sound data, and the light emission data are read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96, and the light emission of the display lamp device 23 during the jackpot effect. The mode and the mode of outputting the sound from the speaker unit 24 are defined.

In the demo display process, the demo display effect mode is grasped based on the received demo display command, and the demo display command corresponding to the grasped result is transmitted to the display control device 100. Further, based on the grasped result, the light emission data for demo display (including sequence data and parameter data) and the sound data for demo display (including sequence data and parameter data) are read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96. It defines the light emitting mode of the display lamp device 23 by the light emitting element driving unit 29 and the output mode of the sound from the speaker unit 24 during the demo display. The process executed by the MPU 92 based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60 includes a process for controlling light emission of various lamp units 53 to 55 in addition to the above process.

Further, the MPU 92 recognizes that the operation button 28 has been operated by receiving an operation signal transmitted from the operation button 28 based on the operation of the operation unit of the operation button 28, and performs an operation correspondence process. Run. In addition, even when the operated state is canceled, it is recognized by the falling edge of the operation signal, and the operation correspondence process is executed. In the operation correspondence process, the operation mode is specified according to the type of the operation signal, and the operation generation command including the information that the operation button 28 is operated and the information of the operation mode is transmitted to the display control device 100. Further, in the operation correspondence process, when the operation of the operation unit is canceled (cancelled), the operation cancellation command is transmitted to the display control device 100. Further, in the operation corresponding process, in addition to the transmission of the above command, the light emitting mode by the light emitting element driving unit 29 and the output mode of the sound from the speaker unit 24 are defined to correspond to the operation of the operation button 28.

<Timer interrupt processing executed by the voice emission control device 90>
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing executed by the voice emission control device. The MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 executes a timer interrupt process for advancing the game. In this timer interrupt process, the MPU 92 periodically (for example, a 2 msec cycle) executes steps S1301 to S1305, as shown in FIG. 24.

In step S1301, the MPU 92 executes the command storage process. In this command storage process, when the MPU 92 receives a command from the MPU 62, the MPU 92 stores the received command in the RAM 94. Specifically, the RAM 94 has a ring buffer for storing and reading commands received from the MPU 62, and the MPU 92 stores the commands in the ring buffer in the order received from the MPU 62. The MPU 92 reads commands from the ring buffer in the order stored in the ring buffer.

In step S1302, the MPU 92 executes the effect determination process based on the command received from the MPU 62 of the main control device 60. In the effect determination process, the MPU 92 executes the effect for the game round, the effect for the open / close execution mode, and the like. In step S1303, the MPU 92 executes the demo display execution process based on the command received from the MPU 62. In the demo display execution process, the MPU 92 executes the demo display when a predetermined start waiting period (for example, 3 sec) for starting the demo has elapsed without starting a new game round after the end of the game round. .. The effect determination process in step S1302 and the demo display execution process in step S1303 will be described in detail later.

In step S1304, the MPU 92 emits light for controlling the light emission of the display lamp device 23 and the first to third holding lamp units 53 to 55 based on the contents of the effect determination process of step S1302 and the demo display execution process of step S1303. Execute control processing. In step S1305, the MPU 92 executes a voice control process for voice control of the speaker unit 24 based on the contents of the effect determination process of step S1302 and the demo display execution process of step S1303. After that, the MPU 92 ends the timer interrupt processing.

<Regarding the effect determination process executed by the voice emission control device 90>
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect determination process. The MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 executes the effect determination process in order to execute the effect for the game round, the effect for the open / close execution mode, and the like. In this effect determination process, the MPU 92 executes steps S1401 to S1414 as shown in FIG. 25.

In step S1401, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the variation command and the type command transmitted from the MPU 62 have been received. When it is determined in step S1401 that the MPU 92 has not received each command (NO), the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1409. Further, when the MPU 92 determines that each command has been received in step S1401 (YES), the game result is "most advantageous result" or "low probability result" based on the content of the type command in step S1402. It is determined whether or not it is.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1402 that the game result is the "most advantageous result" or the "low probability result" (YES), the MPU 92 executes the symbol determination process corresponding to the type of the game result in step S1403. In this symbol determination process, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the "most advantageous result", the same odd number or the same even number is used as the stop result to finally display the stop on the stop symbol effective line L. When the information related to the combination of symbols having numbers (for example, "1 ・ 1 ・ 1" or "2 ・ 2 ・ 2") is determined and it is determined that the game result is a "low probability result", the stop symbol valid line The information related to the combination of symbols (for example, "2.2.2") having the same even number as the stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on L is determined. The odd and even numbers are randomly determined by lottery or the like.

Further, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1402 that the game result is not the "most advantageous result" or the "low probability result" (NO), in step S1404, the game result is "normally out of order" based on the content of the type command. It is determined whether or not it is a "result". When the MPU 92 determines in step S1404 that the game result is not a "normal off result" (NO), that is, the game result is a "special off result", an "unspecified small round high probability result", and an "explicit small round high". If it is determined to be one of the "probability results", the common symbol determination process is executed in step S1405. In this common symbol determination process, the MPU 92 determines information related to a special symbol combination as a stop result for finally displaying a stop on the stop symbol effective line L. Specifically, the MPU 92 is not a combination of symbols having the same number, but a combination of special symbols having different numbers that are not selected in the case of a "normally out-of-order result" in the winning / failing lottery (for example). "3.4.1") is decided. The combination of these special symbols is the same regardless of the type of game result.

Further, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1404 that the game result is a "normal deviation result" (YES), the MPU 92 executes a symbol determination process for normal deviation in step S1406. In this symbol determination process for normal deviation, the MPU 92 determines whether or not reach display occurs based on the content of the variable command.

When the MPU 92 determines that the reach display occurs, the MPU 92 determines the information related to the combination of the reach display symbols as the stop display finally stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line L. In addition, the combination of the symbols of the reach display is randomly determined by lottery or the like. Further, when it is determined that the reach display does not occur, the MPU 92 determines the information related to the combination of symbols different from the combination of the above-mentioned symbols as the stop display finally displayed on the stop symbol effective line L. Specifically, the MPU 92 randomly determines a combination of symbols having the same number, a combination of special symbols, and a combination of symbols different from the combination of the symbols of the reach display by lottery or the like.

After executing any of the processes of step S1403, step S1405, and step S1406, the MPU 92 executes the effect pattern determination process in step S1407. In this effect pattern determination process, the MPU 92 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation command and the type command by referring to the data stored in advance in the ROM 93. Specifically, the MPU 92 selects the effect duration (effect continuation period) and the content of the effect as the effect pattern. Further, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the indicator lamp device 23 and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 based on the selected effect pattern.

In step S1408, the MPU 92 includes a stop result command including information related to the stop result determined in any of the processes of step S1403, step S1405, and step S1406, and a pattern command including the effect pattern selected in step S1407. Is transmitted to the display control device 100. The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 provides a data table for executing the effect for the game round on the symbol display device 51 based on the stop result command and the pattern command transmitted from the MPU 92 in the effect data storage area of the program ROM 103. Read from 1031. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 executes the effect for the game round based on the effect pattern selected by the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90, and the stop result determined by the MPU 92 is displayed on the stop symbol effective line L. Finally stop display.

After executing the process of step S1408, or when it is determined in step S1401 that the variable command and the type command have not been received (NO), the MPU 92 executes the processes of step S1409 and subsequent steps. In step S1409, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the opening command has been received.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1409 that the opening command has not been received (NO), the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1413. Further, when it is determined in step S1409 that the opening command has been received (YES), the MPU 92 determines the type of the game result based on the content of the opening command in step S1410.

In step S1411, the MPU 92 executes the effect determination process for the open / close execution mode corresponding to the type of the game result determined in step S1410. In the process of determining the effect for the open / close execution mode, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1410 that the game result is a "special deviation result" or a "unspecified small round high accuracy result", the MPU 92 is used as an effect for the open / close execution mode. Select production A.

Further, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is an "explicit small round high probability result", the MPU 92 selects the effect B as the effect for the open / close execution mode. Further, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the "most advantageous result", the MPU 92 selects the effect C as the effect for the open / close execution mode. Further, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is a "low probability result", the MPU 92 selects the effect D as the effect for the open / close execution mode. The duration of the effect A and the effect B corresponds to the time when the opening / closing of the large winning opening 381 is executed twice in a short time mode in the opening / closing execution mode. Further, the duration of the effect C and the effect D corresponds to the time when the opening / closing of the large winning opening 381 is executed 15 times in the long-time mode in the opening / closing execution mode.

Further, in step S1411, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp device 23 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 based on the selection results of the effects A to D.

In step S1412, the MPU 92 transmits a command for opening / closing execution mode including information related to the effect for opening / closing execution mode selected in step S1411 to the display control device 100. The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 reads from the program ROM 103 a data table for executing the effect for the open / close execution mode on the symbol display device 51 based on the open / close execution mode command transmitted from the MPU 92. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 executes the effect for the open / close execution mode selected by the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90.

When the MPU 92 determines that the opening command has not been received after executing the process of step S1412 or in step S1409 (NO), the effect of letting the player select the effect after the end of the open / close execution mode in step S1413. It is determined whether or not to generate the type selection process, and the effect type selection process is executed according to the determination result. This effect type selection process will be described in detail later.

In step S1414, the MPU 92 performs other processing. In other processes, the MPU 92 executes a process for advancing the effect for the open / close execution mode and the effect after the end of the open / close execution mode, based on, for example, the open command, the close command, and the ending command transmitted from the MPU 62. .. After that, the MPU 92 ends the effect determination process.

<Relationship between game results and game status>
Hereinafter, the relationship between the game result and the game state based on the execution of various processes will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game result and the game state and the like. Specifically, FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game result excluding the “normal deviation result” and the game state, and the game results are arranged in the column direction and the game state and the like are arranged in the row direction. As shown in FIG. 26, the pachinko machine 10 has, as game results excluding the “normal loss result”, the success / failure result of the “big hit winning” and the “special loss result”, and the “unspecified small round high probability result” and “explicit”. It has "small round high probability result", "most advantageous result", and "low probability result" distribution result.

Here, as shown in the second column of the table in FIG. 26, the “special missed result” is a game result selected when the “big hit winning” is not obtained in the winning / losing lottery (symbol × in the figure). In addition, the distribution result is a game result selected when a "big hit win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery (symbol ○ in the figure). Hereinafter, the relationship between the game result excluding the “normal deviation result” and the game state and the like will be described. In the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 sets the relationship between the game result and the game state as follows, but the combination of the game result and the game state, the content of the game result, and the like. And the contents such as the game state are arbitrary.

In the "special deviation result", the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the opening / closing number specified mode instead of the round number specified mode, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 381 is executed twice in a short time mode. In addition, the "special loss result" does not shift to the winning / failing lottery mode. In the "unspecified small round high probability result", the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the round number regulation mode in which the round game is performed up to 2 times, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 381 is executed twice in a short time mode. Will be done. In addition, in the "unspecified small round high probability result", the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode. In this way, the "special off result" and the "unspecified small round high accuracy result" are different in the type of opening / closing execution mode, but are common in that the opening / closing of the large winning opening 381 is executed twice in a short time mode. are doing.

Further, in the "special off result" and the "unspecified small round high accuracy result", the stop result is a combination of special symbols, and the effect for the open / close execution mode is the effect A. This effect A includes an effect for opening the open / close execution mode, an effect of opening and closing the variable winning device in the open / close execution mode, and an effect during the ending of the open / close execution mode. It is composed as a series of productions. In addition, the support mode does not shift in the "special off result" and "unspecified small round high accuracy result". Further, in the game round after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the symbol display device 51 does not display an image clearly indicating that the mode is in the high probability mode on the display screen G.

Therefore, the player cannot grasp whether the game result is a "special off result" or an "unspecified small round high probability result" by checking the stop result and the effect A. In other words, even if the distribution lottery results in an "unspecified small round high probability result" and the mode shifts to the high probability mode, the symbol display device 51 will draw a winning / failing lottery in the game round after the opening / closing execution mode ends. The mode is disguised as if it has not changed. Therefore, the player can play the game while enjoying the prediction of whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode has shifted to the high probability mode.

In the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the round number regulation mode in which the round game is performed up to two times, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 381 is executed twice in a short time mode. To. In addition, in the "explicit small round high probability result", the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode. Further, in the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the stop result is a combination of special symbols, and the effect for the open / close execution mode is the effect B. This effect B includes an effect for the opening of the open / close execution mode, an effect of opening and closing the variable winning device, and an effect during the ending of the open / close execution mode, as a series of effects. It is configured. In addition, in the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode. Further, in the game round after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the symbol display device 51 displays an image clearly indicating that the mode is in the high probability mode on the display screen G. Therefore, the player can grasp that the game result is the "explicit small round high probability result" by confirming the stop result and the effect for the open / close execution mode.

In the "most advantageous result" and "low probability result", the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the round number regulation mode in which the round game is performed up to 15 times, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 381 is 15 in a long time mode. It is executed once. Here, in the "most advantageous result", the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same odd number or the same even number, and the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode for the open / close execution mode. The production of is production C. This effect C includes an effect for the opening of the open / close execution mode, an effect of opening and closing the variable winning device, and an effect during the ending of the open / close execution mode, as a series of effects. It is configured.

Further, in the "low probability result", the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same even number, the winning / fail lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode, and the effect for the open / close execution mode is the effect D. Become. Further, in the "best result" and "low probability result", the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode. This effect D includes an effect for the opening of the open / close execution mode, an effect of opening and closing the variable winning device, and an effect during the ending of the open / close execution mode, as a series of effects. It is configured.

In the first embodiment, the production time of each opening effect is the same. Further, in the first embodiment, the production time of each ending effect is the same. However, the production time of the opening effect and the production time of the ending effect are arbitrary, and the production time of the opening effect and the production of the ending effect may be different. Further, the production time may be different for each game result, that is, for each opening production, or the production time may be different only for a part of the opening production. Further, the production time may be different for each game result, that is, for each ending production, or the production time may be different only for a part of the ending production.

<Game flow>
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a game flow developed in the pachinko machine 10. When the game is started by the pachinko machine 10, the game is started from the first mode M1. The "first mode" (normal mode) is a mode in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a low-probability mode and there is no support mode in the gaming state. In the first mode M1, by inserting the game ball into the first starting port 36, the special figure 1 starts to fluctuate and the game progresses.

If the "unspecified small round high accuracy result" is won in the first mode M1, the mode shifts to the second mode M2 (takeoff mode). The "second mode" is a mode in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a high-probability mode and there is no support mode in the gaming state. The second mode M2 is a mode in which the next big hit is promised, and the high probability mode continues until the next big hit.

In addition, if the "explicit small round high accuracy result" is won in the first mode M1, the mode shifts to the third mode M3 (flight mode). The "third mode" is a mode in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a high-probability mode and the support mode is a gaming state with no limit on the number of times. The third mode M3 is a mode in which the next big hit is promised, and the high probability mode and the support mode continue until the next big hit.

Further, if the "most advantageous result" is won in the first mode M1, the mode shifts to the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode). The "fourth mode" is a mode in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a high-probability mode and the support mode is a gaming state with no limit on the number of times. The fourth mode M4 is a mode in which the next big hit is promised, and the high probability mode and the support mode continue until the next big hit. In the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of types of effects MA to MC (three types in the first embodiment) having different effects as the effects of the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode).

In the first embodiment, the effect type selection effect for selecting the type of effect in the fourth mode M4 is executed during the effect of the opening / closing execution mode of the "most advantageous result", more specifically, during the round game. An image for selecting the effect of the 4 mode M4 is displayed on the display screen G. When the player operates the operation button 28 and selects a favorite effect from the effects MA to MC displayed on the display screen G, the effect in the fourth mode M4 that shifts after the game of the "most advantageous result" is selected. It will be a directed production. Since the next big hit is promised in the fourth mode M4, the fourth mode M4 continues until the next big hit.

Further, if the "low probability result" is won in the first mode M1, the mode shifts to the fifth mode M5 (revenge mode). The "fifth mode" is a game state mode in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a high frequency support mode up to a limit of 100 times. In the 5th mode M5, the next big hit is not promised, and if the big hit is won again by the support mode is limited to 100 times, the revenge will be successful, but the support mode is limited to 100 times. If the big hit is not won again, the revenge fails, the high frequency support ends, and the winning / losing lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode and the first mode M1 having no support mode.

The game flow shown in FIG. 27 shows an example of a typical game flow, and does not cover all the game flows of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment. For example, in the first embodiment, the mode transition is not performed for the special deviation result (small hit result), but as described above, the pachinko machine 10 has the “special deviation result (small hit result)”. , The "special omission result" does not trigger the transition to the win / fail lottery mode or the support mode, but it does trigger the transition to the open / close execution mode. Therefore, it may be configured to shift to the mode when the "special out-of-order result" is won.

<Example of production image>
Next, the effect image displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with an example. When the jackpot internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 10, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) is determined by the MPU 62 of the main control device 60, and the fluctuation display is performed in the main display unit 46. As described above, the main display unit 46 The display area of is set to be extremely small, and it is difficult for a player who is paying attention to various effects performed by the symbol display device 51 to easily recognize each information in the lit state. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, as described with reference to FIG. 3, a variable display effect using a decorative figure as an effect symbol is performed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Note that the background image is not shown in FIG. 28.

<Before fluctuation display>
FIG. 28 (A): In the state before the special figure 1 starts to fluctuate (a state in which the demonstration effect is not in progress), a large column of decorative figures, which is an effect pattern, is displayed in the screen of the display screen G. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the decorative drawings of the symbol display columns Z1 to Z3 are also in a state of being stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line L.

<Start of variable display production>
FIG. 28 (B): In synchronization with the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1, the fluctuation display effect is started by scrolling the symbol display columns Z1 to Z3 on the display screen of the display screen G. That is, in synchronization with the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, each decorative figure of the symbol display columns Z1 to Z3 scrolls (flows) in the vertical direction in the display screen of the display screen G to produce a variable display effect. Is started. In FIG. 28, the variable display of each symbol display column Z1 to Z3 is indicated by a downward arrow. In addition, during the variable display, each effect symbol is displayed in a transparent state (transparent display), so that the background image (background image) of the effect symbol is displayed in an easily visible state on the display screen at this time. Will be done.

The background image in this case represents, for example, a landscape such as an airfield. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in the production is, for example, the "first mode". In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, as described above, the "first mode" is a gaming state (normal mode) in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a low probability mode and there is no support mode. In addition to this, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with various effect modes, and different background images are prepared for each effect mode. The difference between these modes corresponds to the internal difference between the "win / fail lottery mode" and the "support mode". Although not particularly shown in FIG. 28, the advance notice effect may be performed by displaying an image of a specific character, item, or the like on the display screen, for example.

<Stop display of symbol display column Z1>
FIG. 28 (C): When a predetermined time (for example, about half of the fluctuation time) elapses, the symbol display column Z1 first stops the fluctuation display. In this example, it means that the decorative figure representing the number "8" is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line L.

<Stop display of symbol display column Z3>
FIG. 28 (D): Following the symbol display column Z1, the symbol display column Z3 stops the variable display. In this example, it means that the decorative figure representing the number "3" is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line L. Since it has already been confirmed that the reach state does not occur at this point, it is almost clear in appearance that this fluctuation is a non-reach (normal) fluctuation. Here, reach fluctuations due to slip patterns, etc. are excluded. The "sliding pattern" is, for example, once a decorative figure representing the number "7" is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the symbol display column slides by one symbol and the decorative figure representing the number "8" is stopped and displayed. By doing so, it develops into reach. Alternatively, once the decorative drawing representing the number "9" is temporarily stopped and displayed, the decorative drawing slides in the opposite direction by one symbol and the decorative drawing representing the number "8" is stopped and displayed, thereby reaching the reach. A pattern that develops is also conceivable. In addition, after a temporary stop display of an effect symbol representing a completely distant number such as "5" is displayed, a character appears on the screen and the variable display of the symbol display column Z3 is restarted. A pattern in which the decorative figure representing "8" is stopped and displayed and develops into reach is also conceivable.

<Stop display effect>
FIG. 28 (E): The last symbol display column Z2 stops the variable display in synchronization with the stop display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. When the result of the internal lottery this time is non-winning and the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed in the mode of non-winning (missing), the combination of non-winning (missing) is also stopped and displayed in the decorative drawing. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 28 (E), it is shown that the decorative drawing representing the number "1" is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line L, and in this case, the combination of the decorative drawings is "8.1".・ Because it is a misalignment of "3", it is expressed in the production that it corresponds to the normal "missing" in this fluctuation.

As described above, with reference to FIG. 28, an example of the fluctuation display and the stop display (at the time of non-winning) performed by using the decorative drawing for each fluctuation has been described. Through the effect displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, the player is expected to win or lose the big hit, and finally the result of the internal lottery is clearly taught in the effect. Can be done.

<Example of variable display effect>
29 and 30 show the case where the big hit is won in the winning / losing lottery in the first mode M1 (the winning / losing lottery mode is the low probability mode and there is no support mode), and the result is sorted to the “most advantageous result” ( It is a continuous figure which shows the production example of the production C executed in the so-called first hit). In the following description, the description of matters common to the above-mentioned production examples will be omitted. Note that the background image is not shown in FIGS. 29 and 30.

<Before the start of variable display production>
FIG. 29 (A): The symbol display columns Z1 to Z3 are displayed in large size on the display screen G. In each of the symbol display columns Z1 to Z3, the combination of decorative figures representing the numbers "9, 1, 3" is stopped and displayed.

<Start of variable display production>
FIG. 29 (B): The variable display effect is started by scrolling the symbol display columns Z1 to Z3 on the display screen G.

<Stop display of symbol display column Z1>
FIG. 29 (C): The symbol display column Z1 is stopped and displayed on the display screen G. In FIG. 29 (C), the decorative drawing representing the number "1" is stopped and displayed.

<Stop display of symbol display column Z3>
FIG. 29 (D): The symbol display column Z3 is stopped and displayed on the display screen G. In FIG. 29 (D), the decorative drawing representing the number "1" is stopped and displayed.

<Stop display effect>
FIG. 29 (E): The symbol display column Z2 is stopped and displayed in synchronization with the stop display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Normally, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol, the decorative figure, which is an effect symbol displayed on the display screen G, is also stopped and displayed in the same manner. However, in FIG. 29 (E), the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the mode of "most advantageous result", and the decorative figure representing the number "1" is stopped and displayed in the symbol display column Z2.

<Direction in open / close execution mode>
When the combination of the jackpot decorations is stopped and displayed on the display screen G, the open / close execution mode is set, and the effect of the open / close execution mode according to the lottery result of the jackpot is executed on the display screen G. Specifically, the effect C is executed as an effect of the opening / closing execution mode of the "most advantageous result" which is the result of the internal lottery.

FIG. 30 (F): The opening effect is executed when the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode. In this opening effect, for example, the background image displayed on the display screen G is greatly changed, and the character image G1 such as "BONUS!" Is displayed on the display screen G in a large size, and the player wins the jackpot. Be notified. If the player can be notified that the jackpot has been won, the player may be notified by another mode (for example, voice output).

FIG. 30 (G): Next, in order to notify the player that the game is to be performed by right-handed, for example, a character image G2 of "right-handed!" And a right-pointing arrow are displayed large on the display screen G. To. At this time, a right-pointing arrow is displayed on the right side of the character image G3 of "Right-handed!" So that the right-handed game is emphasized. Further, in accordance with the notification of the right-handed game on the display screen G, for example, the voice of "Right-handed!" Is output from the speaker unit 24. In the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 2, a variable winning device 38 is provided on the right side of the game board 31, and in order to make the game ball win in the large winning opening 381 of the variable winning device 38, the firing handle 27 The rotation operation amount is maximized, and the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area 311 is shifted from the side of the side where the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is formed to the side of the opposite side (so-called right-handed strike). As shown in FIG. 30 (G), the player is notified that the right-handed game is to be performed. The right-pointing arrow and the character image G3 of "Right-handed!" May be displayed so as to flow from the left side of the screen to the right side of the screen. As a result, even a player who cannot understand Japanese can intuitively understand that he / she plays a right-handed game. Further, in the following description, the right-handed navigation which is a suggestion of the right-handed game in the special game (big hit game) is also referred to as the right-handed navigation for the special game.

FIG. 30 (H): Following the opening effect, an effect of a situation in which the variable winning device is opened and closed is executed. In this production, for example, a battle production is performed. This battle effect is performed for the purpose of notifying the player that the character on the player side and the enemy character battle and win the battle to shift to a high probability state after the big hit game. Further, on the upper end side of the display screen G, a plurality of characters "right-handed" and a plurality of right-pointing arrows "→" are displayed to indicate that the right-handed game is continued. Further, the character "right-handed" and the right-pointing arrow "→" may be displayed so as to flow from the left end to the right end of the display screen G.

FIG. 30 (I): Further, during the production of the situation where the variable winning device is opened and closed, the effect type for allowing the player to select the effect mode after the opening / closing execution mode is completed, which was described in step S1413 of FIG. The selection effect is executed. In this effect type selection effect, the player presses down the left direction button 282 and / or the right direction button 283 of the operation button 28, and prefers from the images GA to GC indicating the effect type displayed on the display screen G. Select an image that shows the type of effect. In the example shown in FIG. 30 (I), the image GA is an image representing the effect MA, the image GB is an image representing the effect MB, and the image GC is an image representing the effect MC. When the player presses down the operation button 28 to select one of the images GA to GC, the selected image is displayed on the display screen G larger than the other unselected images and is selected. Is configured to be explicitly stated. When the player selects a desired effect and then presses down the decision button 281 of the operation button 28, the effect corresponding to the selected image is confirmed as the effect of the fourth mode M4.

In the first embodiment, if the player does not select and determine the desired effect within a predetermined time, specifically, by the final round, the fifteenth round, the effect determined in advance by the initial setting (the first). In one embodiment, the effect MA) is automatically determined as the effect in the fourth mode M4. If the player does not select / confirm the effect mode within a predetermined time, the effect corresponding to the image selected on the display screen G after the predetermined time has elapsed is automatically determined as the effect in the fourth mode M4. You may do so. In the example shown in FIG. 30, the effect MB corresponding to the selected image GB (the image GB displayed larger than the other images on the display screen G) is automatically determined as the effect in the fourth mode M4. To.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 30 (I), the selected image is displayed on the display screen G larger than the other images, but the player can use the left direction button 282 of the operation button 28 and the left direction button 282. / Or when the right direction button 283 is pressed down, the images GA to GC corresponding to the effects MA to MC may be moved to the center of the display screen G. In the example shown in FIG. 30 (J), since the image GB corresponding to the effect MB is selected, the image GB is arranged in the center of the display screen G. In the example shown in FIG. 30 (J), the image GB being selected is arranged in the center of the display screen G in order to clearly show the selected image to the player, and other images are selected. The image GB is displayed on the outermost surface by displaying (superimposing) on the non-image GA and GC, and it is clearly shown that the image GB is selected. In addition, in order to show the selected image more clearly to the player, the selected image GB may be displayed larger than the other unselected images GA and GC.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (J), the time during which the effects MA to MC can be selected may be displayed as a gauge. For example, a gauge image G4 showing the time during which the effects MA to MC can be selected is displayed below the image GB, the remaining time during which the effects MA to MC can be selected is shown in red, and the gauge image G4 is shown with the passage of time. The red region G4a (shaded portion in FIG. 30 (J)) is reduced, specifically, the boundary line L1 between the red region G4a (shaded portion) and the white region G4b (white portion) changes with the passage of time. It may be configured to move to the left side toward the display screen G. Further, the red region G4a (shaded portion in FIG. 30 (J)) of the gauge image G4 increases with the passage of time, specifically, the red region G4a (shaded portion) and the white region G4b (white portion). The boundary line L1 of the above may be configured to move to the right side toward the display screen G with the passage of time. Further, details of the selected effect, for example, an explanation of what kind of effect the selected effect is, may be displayed on the display screen G. In this case, the attribute information (metadata) in which each effect content is described is stored in the ROM 93 or the like, and the MPU 92 stores the attribute information (meta data) of the selected effect based on the operation signal of the operation button 28 in the ROM 93. Read from, and send a command instructing the display control device 100 to display the read attribute information on the display screen G. Further, the attribute information of the effect is stored in the effect data storage area 1031 of the program ROM 103, and the attribute information (meta) of the effect being selected by the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 based on the operation signal of the operation button 28. You may send a command instructing the display control device 100 to read the data) from the effect data storage area 1031 of the program ROM 103 and display it on the display screen G. Further, the music used in the selected effect may be output from the speaker unit 24. At this time, the music output in the current production is temporarily stopped, and the music used in the selected production is output from the speaker unit 24. In this way, by presenting the details of the selected effect to the player, the player can easily select the effect that suits his / her taste, and the interest is enhanced.

<Production type (type) selection process>
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect type (type) selection process. As described above, the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 executes the effect type selection process in step S1413 of the effect determination process of FIG. 25. In this effect type selection process, as shown in FIG. 31, the MPU 92 causes the player to select the effect type to be executed in the fourth mode M4 by executing steps S1501 to S1508.

In step S1501, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the game result is the "most advantageous result" based on the content of the type command received in step S1401 of FIG. When the MPU 92 determines in step S1501 that the game result is not the "most advantageous result" (NO), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection process.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1501 that the game result is the "most advantageous result" (YES), the MPU 92 determines in step S1502 whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the reception of the opening command. The measurement of this predetermined time is executed by the timer circuit (RTC) included in the MPU 92. When it is determined in step S1502 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the reception of the opening command (NO), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection process.

Further, when the predetermined time has elapsed in step S1502 (YES), the MPU 92 controls the display control device 100 so as to start the effect type selection effect in step S1503. In the display control device 100, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 based on the instruction from the MPU 92, and displays the image of the effect for selecting the effect type on the display screen G. As described above, there are three different types of effects for selecting the effect type, which are the effects of the fourth mode M4, which shifts to the player when the player wins a big hit in the winning / failing lottery and is assigned to the "most advantageous result". It is to select and confirm from the production MA, MB, and MC. The player operates the operation button 28 in this effect type selection effect to select and confirm the desired effect mode.

In step S1504, the MPU 92 accepts the selection of the effects MA, MB, and MC by the operation button 28 by the player. The player presses down the left direction button 282 and / or the right direction button 283 of the operation button 28, and selects an image corresponding to the desired effect MA to MC from the images GA to GC displayed on the display screen G. .. In step S1504, the MPU 92 controls the display control device 100 so that when the player operates the operation button 28 to select the image GA, the selected image GA is displayed larger than the other image GBs and GCs. do. In the display control device 100, based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 to display the selected image GA larger than the other image GBs and GCs.

Further, the MPU 92 controls the display control device 100 so that when the player operates the operation button 28 to select the image GB, the selected image GB is displayed larger than the other image GAs and GCs. In the display control device 100, based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 to display the selected image GB larger than the other image GAs and GCs. Further, the MPU 92 controls the display control device 100 so that when the player operates the operation button 28 to select the image GC, the selected image GC is displayed larger than the other image GAs and GBs. In the display control device 100, based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 to display the selected image GC larger than the other image GAs and GBs.

In step S1505, the MPU 92 determines whether the player operates the operation button 28 to confirm the effect, that is, whether the pressing operation of the decision button 281 is accepted. When the MPU 92 determines in step S1505 that the pressing operation of the decision button 281 has been accepted (YES), the MPU 92 sets the effect corresponding to the selected image as the effect of the fourth mode M4. Specifically, in step S1505, when the confirmation operation is accepted in the state where the image GA is selected, the MPU 92 shifts the effect MA after the first mode M1 in the fourth mode M4 in step S1506. Set as a production. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the flag of the effect MA in the various setting flag storage areas of the RAM 94 as an effect of the fourth mode M4.

Further, in step S1505, when the confirmation operation is accepted with the image GB selected, the MPU 92 sets the effect MB as the effect of the fourth mode M4 that shifts the effect MB after the first mode M1 in step S1506. do. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the flag of the effect MB in the various setting flag storage areas of the RAM 94 as the effect of the fourth mode M4. Further, in step S1505, when the confirmation operation is accepted with the image GC selected, the MPU 92 sets the effect MC as the effect of the fourth mode M4 that shifts the effect MC after the first mode M1 in step S1506. do. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the flag of the effect MC as the effect of the fourth mode M4 in the various setting flag storage areas of the RAM 94.

Further, when it is determined in step S1505 that the pressing operation of the decision button 281 is not accepted (NO), the MPU 92 determines in step S1507 whether the predetermined time has elapsed. The measurement of this predetermined time is executed by the timer circuit (RTC) included in the MPU 92. When the predetermined time has elapsed in step S1507 (YES), the MPU 92 uses the effect (in the first embodiment, the effect MA) predetermined by the initial setting as the effect in the fourth mode M4 in step S1508. Set. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the flag of the effect MA in the various setting flag storage areas of the RAM 94 as an effect of the fourth mode M4. As described above, in step S1507, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the effect corresponding to the image selected on the display screen G may be automatically determined as the effect in the fourth mode M4. good.

If the predetermined time has not elapsed in step S1507 (NO), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection process.

In the measurement of the predetermined time in steps S1502 and S1504, it may be determined whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed by counting the number of times the processing of each step (step S1502 and step S1504) is executed. For example, if the timer interrupt process of the effect type (type) selection process in FIG. 31 has a cycle of 2 msec and the predetermined time is 10 sec, the predetermined time (10 sec) has elapsed when the number of processes in step S1502 reaches 5000 times. Can be determined.

<Other examples of production type selection processing>
Instead of measuring the predetermined time in steps S1502 and S1507 of FIG. 31, the determination process of S1502 and step S1507 may be performed based on the number of rounds of the big hit game. For example, the number of rounds of the jackpot game can be counted based on the number of received open commands and round start commands (hereinafter, also referred to as open commands) in step S1005 of FIG. In this case, in step S1502, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the number of received open commands and the like is 3 (third round), and if the number of received open commands and the like is 3, the selection type selection effect of step S1503. In step S1507, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the number of received open commands and the like is 15 (the 15th round, which is the final round), and if the number of received open commands and the like is 15, step S1508. You may set the effect of the initial setting of.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a flowchart in another example of the effect type selection process. As described above, the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 executes the effect type selection process in step S1413 of the effect determination process of FIG. 25. In this effect type selection process, as shown in FIG. 32, the MPU 92 causes the player to select the effect type to be executed in the fourth mode M4 by executing steps S1601 to S1615.

In step S1601, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the game result is the "most advantageous result" based on the content of the type command received in step S1401 of FIG. When the MPU 92 determines in step S1601 that the game result is not the "most advantageous result" (NO), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection process.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1601 that the game result is the "most advantageous result" (YES), the MPU 92 sets a counter in step S1602 to measure the number of open commands and the like received after receiving the opening command. ..

In step S1602, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the gaming state is the third round of the special gaming. Specifically, after receiving the opening command, the MPU 92 increments the counter each time the opening command or the like is received, and determines whether or not the number of receiving the opening command or the like is 3 (third round). When it is determined in step S1603 that the number of received open commands or the like is not 3 or more (NO), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection process.

Further, when the number of received commands such as the release command is 3 or more in step S1603 (YES), the MPU 92 controls the display control device 100 so as to start the effect type selection effect in step S1604. In the display control device 100, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 based on the instruction from the MPU 92 to display an image of the effect for selecting the effect type, specifically, the image shown in FIG. 30 (I) on the display screen G. Display on.

In step S1605, the MPU 92 accepts the selection of the effects MA, MB, and MC by the operation button 28 by the player. The player presses down the left direction button 282 and / or the right direction button 283 of the operation button 28, and selects an image corresponding to the desired effect MA to MC from the images GA to GC displayed on the display screen G. .. In step S1605, the MPU 92 controls the display control device 100 so that when the player operates the operation button 28 to select the image GA, the selected image GA is displayed larger than the other image GBs and GCs. do. In the display control device 100, based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 to display the selected image GA larger than the other image GBs and GCs.

Further, the MPU 92 controls the display control device 100 so that when the player operates the operation button 28 to select the image GB, the selected image GB is displayed larger than the other image GAs and GCs. In the display control device 100, based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 to display the selected image GB larger than the other image GAs and GCs. Further, the MPU 92 controls the display control device 100 so that when the player operates the operation button 28 to select the image GC, the selected image GC is displayed larger than the other image GAs and GBs. In the display control device 100, based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 to display the selected image GC larger than the other image GAs and GBs.

In step S1606, the MPU 92 determines whether the player operates the operation button 28 to confirm the effect, that is, whether the pressing operation of the decision button 281 is accepted. When the MPU 92 determines in step S1606 that the pressing operation of the decision button 281 has been accepted (YES), the MPU 92 sets the effect corresponding to the selected image as the effect of the fourth mode M4. That is, in step S1606, when the confirmation operation is accepted with the image GA selected, the MPU 92 sets the effect MA as the effect of the fourth mode M4 that shifts the effect MA after the first mode M1 in step S1607. do. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the flag of the effect MA in the various setting flag storage areas of the RAM 94 as an effect of the fourth mode M4.

Further, in step S1606, when the confirmation operation is accepted with the image GB selected, the MPU 92 sets the effect MB as the effect of the fourth mode M4 that shifts the effect MB after the first mode M1 in step S1607. do. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the flag of the effect MB in the various setting flag storage areas of the RAM 94 as the effect of the fourth mode M4. Further, in step S1606, when the confirmation operation is accepted with the image GC selected, the MPU 92 sets the effect MC as the effect of the fourth mode M4 that shifts the effect MC after the first mode M1 in step S1607. do. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the flag of the effect MC as the effect of the fourth mode M4 in the various setting flag storage areas of the RAM 94.

The MPU 92 determines in step S1608 whether or not a release command or the like has been received. If it is determined in step S1608 that the release command or the like has not been received (NO), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection process. If it is determined in step S1608 that the release command or the like has been received (YES), the MPU 92 determines in step S1609 whether the gaming state is the final round of the special game, that is, the 15th round. Specifically, after receiving the opening command, the MPU 92 increments the counter each time it receives a release command or the like, and has the number of received open commands or the like reached 15 or more (15th round), which is the final round? Judge whether or not.

If it is determined in step S1609 that the number of received open commands or the like is not 15 or more (15th round), which is the final round (NO), the MPU 92 cancels the effect confirmed for the player in step S1610. Instruct to give a notification to confirm. Specifically, the MPU 92 controls the display control device 100 so as to display a character image confirming whether to cancel the confirmed effect such as "Do you want to cancel the effect?" On the display screen G. In the display control device 100, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 based on the instruction from the MPU 92, and displays a character image such as "Do you want to cancel the effect?" On the display screen G. Further, the MPU 92 controls so that the voice of "Do you want to cancel the effect?" Is output from the speaker unit 24. Specifically, the MPU 92 reads out the sequence data, the parameter data, and the sound data corresponding to the voice of "Cancel the effect?" Stored in the common ROM 96 of the ROM 93, and puts it in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95. Set and control the sound output LSI 95 so that the sound of "Do you want to cancel the effect?" Is output from the speaker unit 24. If it is determined in step S1609 that the number of received open commands and the like is 15 or more (15th round), which is the final round (YES), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection effect process.

In step S1611, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the effect determined in step S1606 has been cancelled. Specifically, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the effect has been canceled based on the operation of the player's operation button 28. If it is determined in step S1611 that the effect has been canceled (YES), the MPU 92 returns to the operation of step S1605. If it is determined in step S1611 that the effect has not been canceled (NO), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection effect process.

Further, when it is determined in step S1606 that the pressing operation of the decision button 281 is not accepted (NO), the MPU 92 determines whether or not the release command or the like has been received in step S1612. If it is determined in step S1612 that the release command or the like has not been received (NO), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection process. If it is determined in step S1612 that the release command or the like has been received (YES), the MPU 92 determines in step S1613 whether the gaming state is the final round of the special game, that is, the 15th round. Specifically, after receiving the opening command, the MPU 92 increments the counter each time it receives a release command or the like, and has the number of received open commands or the like reached 15 or more (15th round), which is the final round? Judge whether or not.

If it is determined in step S1613 that it is the 15th round (YES), the MPU 92 performs the effect (in the first embodiment, the effect MA) predetermined by the initial setting in the fourth mode M4 in step S1614. Set as a production. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the flag of the effect MA in the various setting flag storage areas of the RAM 94 as an effect of the fourth mode M4. If it is determined in step S1613 that it is the final round (15th round) (YES), the effect corresponding to the image selected on the display screen G is automatically determined as the effect in the fourth mode M4. You may do so. When the effect is set in step S1614, the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection effect process.

If it is not determined in step S1613 that it is the final round (15th round) (NO), the MPU 92 instructs the player to notify the player to select and confirm the effect in step S1615. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the display control device 100 so as to display a character image prompting the selection / confirmation of the effect such as "determine the effect!" Or "determine the effect!" On the display screen G. Control. In the display control device 100, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls the VDP 105 based on the instruction from the MPU 92, and the display screen G displays "determine the effect!", "Determine the effect!", Etc. Display a character image that prompts you to select and confirm. Further, the MPU 92 controls so that sounds such as "determine the effect!" And "determine the effect!" Are output from the speaker unit 24. Specifically, the MPU 92 obtains sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to voices such as "determine the effect!" And "determine the effect!" Stored in the common ROM 96 of the ROM 93. It is read out and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the sound output LSI 95 is controlled so that sounds such as "determine the effect!" And "determine the effect!" Are output from the speaker unit 24.

It should be noted that the timing at which the selection type selection effect is started is arbitrary, and for example, the number of received open commands and the like may be 1 (1st round) or more and 15 or less (15th round). Further, the number of rounds for starting the selection type selection effect may be randomly determined by using the counter stored in the RAM 94. Further, in the above explanation, the effect can be canceled according to the number of rounds of the jackpot game (specifically, the effect can be canceled until the 14th round), but until the predetermined time or the number of rounds elapses. The configuration may be such that the production can be canceled.

<Transition process of production>
Next, a process of shifting to the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode) when a big hit is won in the winning / losing lottery and the distribution result becomes the "most advantageous result" will be described. Normally, when a big hit is won in the winning / failing lottery, the effect of the opening / closing execution mode according to the distribution result is executed, and after the ending period ends, the effect of the next mode is started. However, in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, when a big hit is won in the winning / losing lottery and the distribution result becomes the "most advantageous result", the effect C of the opening / closing execution mode according to the most advantageous result is executed. Then, the production of the fourth mode M4 is started during the ending period of the production C.

Specifically, it is controlled so that the output of the music used in the production of the fourth mode M4 is started during the ending period of the production C corresponding to the most advantageous result. In the first embodiment, the timing of starting the output of music and sound from the speaker unit 24 changes according to the type of effect set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31. In the following description, in the production of the fourth mode M4, the music production is referred to as a music production, and the video production displayed on the display screen G is also referred to as a video production.

Hereinafter, the transition process to the fourth mode M4 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 33. In the first embodiment, there are three types of effects of the fourth mode M4, the effects MA to MC, and the transition process is different for each effect MA to MC. Hereinafter, the details of the transition processing of each effect MA to MC will be described. In the following description, the right-handed navigation that suggests a right-handed game at the time of transition to the fourth mode (RUSH mode) is also referred to as a right-handed navigation for RUSH.

<Transition process to production MA>
First, a case where the effect MA is set as the effect of the fourth mode M4 will be described. In the transition process to the production MA, the output of the intro part of the music used in the production MA of the fourth mode M4 starts from the speaker unit 24 from T1 at the start of the ending period of the production C corresponding to the "most advantageous result". It is controlled to be. Here, in the production MA, the ending period of the production C and the period of the intro portion of the music used in the production MA of the fourth mode M4 have the same length (time). Therefore, the output of the intro portion ends at T2 at the end of the ending period. Further, the speaker unit 24 is controlled so that the A melody portion following the intro portion is continuously output after the output of the intro portion of the music is completed.

Further, in the transition process to the effect MA, the sound of "ARUSH rush" is controlled to be output from the speaker unit 24 during the output period of the intro portion. Specifically, the audio output of "A RUSH rush" is started from T1 at the start of the ending period after the audio start time TW1, and the audio output of "A RUSH rush" is output at the same time as or substantially at the same time as the output end of the intro part. Is controlled to end. Here, the voice start time TW1 is a time obtained by subtracting the voice output time of "ARUSH rush" from the ending period or the output period of the intro portion. For example, if the ending period or the output period of the intro portion is 10 sec and the output time of the voice of "ARUSH rush" is 2 sec, the voice start time TW1 is 8 sec. In this case, it is controlled so that the output of the voice of "ARUSH rush" is started 8 seconds after T1 at the start of the ending period.

At the end of the ending period, the voice of "right-handed" for suggesting a right-handed game is output at T2, and the right-handed navigation for RUSH is controlled to start. That is, the output of the “right-handed” voice is controlled to start at the end of the ending period, in other words, at the start of the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode). Further, at the end of the ending period, T2, the video effect of the effect MA is controlled to start. At the end of the ending period, T2 may be controlled so that characters such as "Please hit right" for suggesting a right-handed game are displayed on the display screen G. In this case, in addition to the voice output of "right-handed", characters such as "right-handed" are displayed at the end of the ending period, in other words, at the start of the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode). Be controlled.

<Transition process to production MB>
Next, a case where the effect MB is set as the effect of the fourth mode M4 will be described. In the transition process to the production MB, the output of the intro part of the music used in the production MB of the fourth mode M4 starts from the speaker unit 24 from T1 at the start of the ending period of the production C corresponding to the "most advantageous result". It is controlled to be. Here, in the production MB, the period of the intro part of the music used in the production MB of the fourth mode M4 is longer than the ending period of the production C. Therefore, the output of the intro portion continues even after T2 at the end of the ending period. Further, the speaker unit 24 is controlled so that the A melody portion following the intro portion is continuously output after the output of the intro portion of the music is completed.

Further, in the transition process to the effect MB, the speaker unit 24 is controlled to output the sound of "BRUSH rush" during the output period of the intro portion. Specifically, the audio output of "B RUSH rush" is started from T1 at the start of the ending period after the audio start time TW2, and the audio output of "B RUSH rush" is output at the same time as or substantially at the same time as the output end of the intro part. Is controlled to end. Here, the voice start time TW2 is the time obtained by subtracting the voice output time of "BRUSH rush" from the output period of the intro portion. For example, when the output period of the intro portion is 11 sec and the output time of the voice of "BRUSH rush" is 2 sec, the voice start time TW2 is 9 sec. In this case, it is controlled so that the output of the voice of "BRUSH rush" is started 9 seconds after T1 at the start of the ending period.

Here, in this transition process to the effect MB, the sound of "BRUSH rush" is output from the speaker unit 24 over T2 at the end of the ending period. Therefore, when the voice of "right-handed" for suggesting a right-handed game is output at the end of the ending period, the voice of "BRUSH rush" and the voice of "right-handed" are output in an overlapping manner. Will be done. Therefore, in the transition process to this production MB, characters such as "Please hit right" to suggest a right-handed game are displayed at T2 at the end of the ending period without outputting the voice of "Right-handed". Is displayed on the display screen G, and is controlled so that the right-handed navigation for RUSH starts. That is, the display of characters such as "Please hit right" on the display screen G is controlled to start at the end of the ending period, in other words, at the start of the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode). Further, at the end of the ending period, T2, the video effect of the effect MB is controlled to be started.

<Transition process to production MC>
Next, a case where the effect MC is set as the effect of the fourth mode M4 will be described. In the transition process to the production MC, the output of the intro part of the music used in the production MC of the fourth mode M4 starts from the speaker unit 24 from T1 at the start of the ending period of the production C corresponding to the "most advantageous result". It is controlled to be. Here, in the production MC, the period of the intro portion of the music used in the production MC of the fourth mode M4 is shorter than the ending period of the production C. Therefore, the output of the intro portion ends before T2 at the end of the ending period. Further, the speaker unit 24 is controlled so that the A melody portion following the intro portion is continuously output after the output of the intro portion of the music is completed.

Further, in the transition process to the effect MC, the sound of "CRUSH rush" is controlled to be output from the speaker unit 24 during the output period of the intro portion. Specifically, the audio output of "C RUSH rush" is started from T1 at the start of the ending period after the audio start time TW3, and the audio output of "C RUSH rush" is output at the same time as or substantially at the same time as the output end of the intro part. Is controlled to end. Here, the voice start time TW3 is the time obtained by subtracting the voice output time of "CRUSH rush" from the output period of the intro portion. For example, when the output period of the intro portion is 6 sec and the output time of the voice of "CRUSH rush" is 2 sec, the voice start time TW3 is 4 sec. In this case, it is controlled so that the output of the voice of "CRUSH rush" is started 4 seconds after T1 at the start of the ending period.

In addition, in the production MC, following the output of the voice of "CRUSH rush", the voice of "Please hit right" to suggest a right-handed game is output, and at the end of the ending period, it is simultaneous with or omitted from T2. At the same time, the output of the "Please hit right" voice is controlled to end. In other words, the voice output time of "Please hit right" is the time obtained by subtracting the output period of the intro part from the ending period. Further, in the transition process to the production MC, at the end of the ending period, in other words, at the start of the fourth mode M4, characters such as "Please hit right" to suggest a right-handed game are displayed on the display screen G. It is controlled so that the right-handed navigation for RUSH starts.

<Production data>
Next, the data used for the process of shifting to the effect of the fourth mode M4 will be described. The music data and the voice data used in each of the effects MA to MC of the fourth mode M4 are stored in the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 of the voice emission control device 90 as sequence data, parameter data and sound data as described with reference to FIG. 23, respectively. It is stored. Specifically, the ROM 93 stores the sequence data and the parameter data corresponding to the music data A to C used in the effects MA to MC, respectively, and the common ROM 96 stores the sequence data and the parameter data corresponding to the music data A to C, respectively, and the common ROM 96 is used in the effects MA to MC, respectively. Sound data corresponding to the music data A to C to be performed is stored. Then, the MPU 92 controls the sound output LSI 95 so as to read the sequence data and the parameter data corresponding to the music data A to C from the ROM 93 and the sound data from the common ROM 96 and output the sound data from the speaker unit 24 as needed. More specifically, the sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the read music data A to C are set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the music data A to C are output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to be.

Here, the music data A is associated with the effect MA, the music data B is associated with the effect MB, and the music data C is associated with the effect MC by the data table stored in the ROM 93. Therefore, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MA, the MPU 92 performs sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data A in the ROM 93. And, it is read from the common ROM 96 and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the sound output LSI 95 is controlled so that the music data A is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24. Further, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MB, the MPU 92 obtains sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data B in ROM 93 and It is read from the common ROM 96 and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the sound output LSI 95 is controlled so that the music data B is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24. Further, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MC, the MPU 92 obtains sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data C in the ROM 93 and It is read from the common ROM 96 and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the sound output LSI 95 is controlled so that the music data C is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24.

In addition, the music data A to C have an intro part (prelude), an A melody part (the first melody of the song), a B melody part (the melody that comes after the A melody), a chorus part (chorus), an interlude, and an out mouth, respectively. It is composed of multiple sections such as (sequel). An example of a general music composition is shown below. The following Examples A and B are merely examples, and the composition of the music used in the first embodiment is not limited to the examples shown below.
Example A) Intro → A melody → B melody → chorus → interlude → A melody → B melody → chorus → interlude → C melody → chorus → outro Example B) Intro → A melody → B melody → chorus → interlude → B melody → chorus → C melody → outro

Further, the common ROM 96 and the ROM 93 store the voice data A to E and the voice start times TW1 to TW3 described with reference to FIG. 33, respectively. Here, the voice data A to C and the voice start times TW1 to TW3 are associated with each other. The MPU 92 controls the sound output LSI 95 so as to read the voice data stored in the common ROM 96 and output the voice data from the speaker unit 24 as needed. Here, the voice data A is "A RUSH rush" and the voice data B is. "B RUSH rush", voice data C is "C RUSH rush", voice data D is "right-handed", and voice data E is "right-handed" as voice data.

Further, the ROM 93 stores the time TE corresponding to the ending period described with reference to FIG. 33. The MPU 92 refers to the time TE corresponding to the ending period stored in the ROM 93 when determining whether or not the ending period has ended.

Further, according to the data table stored in the ROM 93, the audio data A is associated with the effect MA, the audio data B is associated with the effect MB, and the audio data C is associated with the effect MC. Further, the audio data D is associated with the effect MA, and the audio data E is associated with the effect MC. Therefore, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MA, the MPU 92 reads out the audio data A and the audio data D and outputs them from the speaker unit 24. The loudspeaker output LSI95 is controlled. More specifically, the sequence data, parameter data and sound data corresponding to the voice data A and the voice data D are read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the voice data A and the voice data D are set. Controls the sound output LSI 95 so that is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24.
Further, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MB, the MPU 92 sets the sound output LSI 95 so as to read the audio data B and output it from the speaker unit 24. Control. More specifically, the sequence data, parameter data and sound data corresponding to the voice data B are read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the voice data B is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24. ) Is controlled by the sound output LSI 95.
Further, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MC, the MPU 92 reads out the audio data C and the audio data E and outputs them from the speaker unit 24. Controls the sound output LSI 95. More specifically, the sequence data, parameter data and sound data corresponding to the voice data C and the voice data E are read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the voice data C and the voice data E are set. Controls the sound output LSI 95 so that is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24.

The MPU 92 controls the sound output LSI 95 so as to read the sound data corresponding to the voice data A to C from the common ROM 96 and output the sound data from the speaker unit 24 based on the voice start times TW1 to TW3. Specifically, when the MPU 92 outputs the voice data A, the sequence data, the parameter data, and the sound data corresponding to the voice data A after the voice start time TW1 elapses from the start time T1 of the ending period (see FIG. 33). Is read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96, and the sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to output the data from the speaker unit 24. Further, when the MPU 92 outputs the voice data B, the sequence data, the parameter data, and the sound data corresponding to the voice data B are stored in the ROM 93 and the sound data after the voice start time TW2 elapses from the start time T1 of the ending period (see FIG. 33). The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to read data from the common ROM 96 and output data from the speaker unit 24. Further, when the MPU 92 outputs the voice data C, the sequence data, the parameter data, and the sound data corresponding to the voice data C are stored in the ROM 93 and the sound data after the voice start time TW3 elapses from the start time T1 of the ending period (see FIG. 33). The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to read data from the common ROM 96 and output data from the speaker unit 24.

Further, the video data used in each effect of the fourth mode M4 is stored in the effect data storage area 1032 of the program ROM 103 included in the MPU 102 of the display control device 100. Specifically, the video data A to D are stored in the effect data storage area 1032. The MPU 102 instructs the VDP 52 to read out the video data stored in the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G in accordance with the instruction from the MPU 92.

Here, the video data A is associated with the effect MA, the image data B is associated with the effect MB, and the image data C is associated with the effect MC by the data table. Therefore, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MA, the MPU 102 instructs the VDP 52 to read the video data A and display it on the display screen G. do. Further, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MB, the MPU 102 instructs the VDP 52 to read the video data B and display it on the display screen G. .. Further, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MC, the MPU 102 instructs the VDP 52 to read the video data C and display it on the display screen G. ..

Further, the video data D is image data for right-handed navigation for RUSH. The MPU 102 instructs the VDP 52 to read the video data D from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G when performing the right-handed navigation for RUSH. When the video data D for right-handed navigation for RUSH is stored in the character ROM 106 and the right-handed navigation for RUSH is performed, the MPU 102 reads the video data D from the character ROM 106 and displays it on the display screen G. May be instructed to.

<Transition processing to the 4th mode (RUSH mode)>
Next, the transition process to the fourth mode M4 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process to the fourth mode (RUSH mode). Here, the operation of the voice emission control device 90 for the transition process to the fourth mode (RUSH mode) described with reference to FIG. 33 will be described. In this effect mode transition process, the MPU 92 executes steps S1701 to S1706 as shown in FIG. 34.

In step S1701, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the ending command has been received. In the determination, the MPU 92 confirms whether the ending command is stored in the various flag storage areas. If it is determined in step S1701 that the ending command has been received (YES), the MPU 92 determines the effect type of the fourth mode M4 in step S1702. Specifically, the MPU 92 determines the effect type of the fourth mode M4 based on the types of flags set in the various setting flag storage areas in step S1506 or step S1508 of FIG. Further, in step S1701, when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (NO), the MPU 92 ends the effect type selection process.

When the determination result in step S1702 is the effect MA, the MPU 92 executes the transition process to the effect MA in step S1703. The process of shifting to the effect MA in step S1703 will be described with reference to FIG. 35. Further, when the determination result in step S1702 is the effect MB, the MPU 92 executes the transition process to the effect MB in step S1704. The process of shifting to the effect MB in step S1704 will be described with reference to FIG. 36. Further, when the determination result in step S1702 is the effect MC, the MPU 92 executes the transition process to the effect MC in step S1705. The process of shifting to the effect MC in step S1705 will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

In step S1706, the MPU 92 clears the flags set in the various setting flag storage areas in step S1506 or step S1508 of FIG.

<Transition process to production MA>
Next, the process of shifting to the effect MA in step S1703 of FIG. 34 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process when the effect MA is set. In the transition process to the effect MA, the MPU 92 executes steps S1801 to S1808 as shown in FIG. 35.

In step S1801, the MPU 92 sets a timer in the timer circuit (RTC) to measure the time in step S1804, which will be described later. Specifically, the voice start time TW1 is set as the measurement time with reference to the ROM 93.

In step S1802, the MPU 92 sets a timer in the timer circuit (RTC) to measure the time in step S1806, which will be described later. Specifically, referring to ROM 93, the time TE (the same time as the ending period) corresponding to the ending period is set as the measurement time.

In step S1803, the MPU 92 starts outputting music for the production MA. Specifically, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data A for the effect MA from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the music data A is the speaker. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to be output from the unit 24. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the intro portion of the music data A is started from the speaker unit 24.

In step S1804, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the voice start time TW1 has elapsed since the ending command was received based on the timer set in step S1801. When it is determined that the sound start time TW1 has elapsed (YES), the MPU 92 starts outputting the sound for the effect MA in step S1805. Specifically, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the voice data A “A RUSH rush” for the effect MA from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96, and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so that the sound data A is output from the speaker unit 24. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the voice data A "A RUSH rush" is started from the speaker unit 24. Further, when it is determined in step S1804 that the voice start time TW1 has not elapsed (NO), the MPU 92 ends the transition process to the effect MA.

In step S1806, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the ending period has ended based on the timer set in step S1802. When the MPU 92 determines that the ending period has ended (YES), the MPU 92 starts the right-handed navigation for RUSH in step S1807. Specifically, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the sound data D “right-handed” for the effect MA from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96, and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so that the sound data D is output from the speaker unit 24. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the voice data D "right-handed" is started from the speaker unit 24, and the right-handed navigation for RUSH is started. Further, when it is determined in step S1806 that the ending period has not elapsed (NO), the MPU 92 ends the transition process to the effect MA.

In step S1808, the MPU 92 instructs the display control device 100 to start the video effect of the effect MA. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data A stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data A from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105.

The time of step S1804 and step S1806 may be measured by counting the number of times the process of each step is executed.

<Transition process to production MB>
Next, the process of shifting to the effect MB in step S1704 of FIG. 34 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process when the effect MB is set. In the transition process to the effect MB, the MPU 92 executes steps S1901 to S1908 as shown in FIG. 36.

In step S1901, the MPU 92 sets a timer in the timer circuit (RTC) to measure the time in step S1904, which will be described later. Specifically, the voice start time TW2 is set as the measurement time with reference to the ROM 93.

In step S1902, the MPU 92 sets a timer in the timer circuit (RTC) to measure the time in step S1906, which will be described later. Specifically, referring to ROM 93, the time TE (the same time as the ending period) corresponding to the ending period is set as the measurement time.

In step S1903, the MPU 92 starts outputting music for the production MB. Specifically, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data B for the production MB from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the music data B is the speaker. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to be output from the unit 24. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the intro portion of the music data B is started from the speaker unit 24.

In step S1904, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the voice start time TW2 has elapsed since the ending command was received based on the timer set in step S1901. When it is determined that the sound start time TW2 has elapsed (YES), the MPU 92 starts outputting the sound for the effect MB in step S1905. Specifically, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the audio data B “B RUSH rush” for the effect MB from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96, and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so that the sound data B is output from the speaker unit 24. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the voice data B “B RUSH rush” is started from the speaker unit 24. Further, when it is determined in step S1904 that the voice start time TW2 has not elapsed (NO), the MPU 92 ends the transition process to the effect MB.

In step S1906, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the ending period has ended based on the timer set in step S1902. When the MPU 92 determines that the ending period has ended (YES), the MPU 92 starts the striking navigation in step S1907. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data D stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data D from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105, and the right-handed navigation for RUSH is started. .. Further, when it is determined in step S1906 that the ending period has not elapsed (NO), the MPU 92 ends the transition process to the effect MB.

In step S1908, the MPU 92 instructs the display control device 100 to start the video effect of the effect MB. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data B stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data B from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105.

The time of step S1904 and step S1906 may be measured by counting the number of times the process of each step is executed.

<Transition process to production MC>
Next, the process of shifting to the effect MC in step S1705 of FIG. 34 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 37. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process when the effect MC is set. In this transition process to the effect MC, the MPU 92 executes steps S2001 to S2008 as shown in FIG. 37.

In step S2001, the MPU 92 sets a timer in the timer circuit (RTC) to measure the time in step S2004, which will be described later. Specifically, the voice start time TW3 is set as the measurement time with reference to the ROM 93.

In step S2002, the MPU 92 sets a timer in the timer circuit (RTC) to measure the time in step S2006, which will be described later. Specifically, referring to ROM 93, the time TE (the same time as the ending period) corresponding to the ending period is set as the measurement time.

In step S2003, the MPU 92 starts outputting music for the production MC. Specifically, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data C for the production MC from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the music data C is the speaker. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to be output from the unit 24. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the intro portion of the music data C is started from the speaker unit 24.

In step S2004, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the voice start time TW3 has elapsed since the ending command was received based on the timer set in step S2001. When it is determined that the sound start time TW3 has elapsed (YES), the MPU 92 starts outputting the sound for the effect MC in step S2005. Specifically, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the voice data C “CRUSH rush” for the effect MC from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so that the sound data C is output from the speaker unit 24. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the voice data C “CRUSH rush” is started from the speaker unit 24.

Further, in step S2005, after the output of the audio data C “CRUSH rush” for the effect MC, the MPU 92 shares the sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the audio data E “Please hit right” with the ROM 93. It is read from the ROM 96 and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the sound output LSI 95 is controlled so that the sound data E is output from the speaker unit 24. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the voice data E "Please hit right" is started from the speaker unit 24. The MPU 92 controls the sound output LSI 95 so that the voice data C "C RUSH rush" is output and then the voice data E "Please hit right" is output. Therefore, from the speaker unit 24, after the voice of "CRUSH rush" is output, the voice of "Please hit right" is continuously output. Further, when it is determined in step S2004 that the voice start time TW3 has not elapsed (NO), the MPU 92 ends the transition process to the effect MC.

In step S2006, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the ending period has ended. When the MPU 92 determines that the ending period has ended (YES), the MPU 92 starts the striking navigation in step S2007. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data D stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data D from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105, and the right-handed navigation for RUSH is started. .. Further, when it is determined in step S2006 that the ending period has not elapsed (NO), the MPU 92 ends the transition process to the effect MC.

In step S2008, the MPU 92 instructs the display control device 100 to start the video effect of the effect MB. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data C stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data C from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105.

The time of step S2004 and step S2006 may be measured by counting the number of times the process of each step is executed.

In the first embodiment, the transition process to each effect MA to MC has been described assuming that the effect types of the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode) are the effect MA, MB, and MC, but the fourth mode M4 The type of effect is not limited to the above three types, and may be arbitrary, and may be two types or four or more types.

According to such an embodiment, the following actions / effects can be obtained.
(1) The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is a reproduction means when the transition means (MPU62) shifts the gaming state from the jackpot game (first gaming state) to the RUSH mode (second gaming state). (MPU 92, speaker unit 24) controls the music data in the RUSH mode (second game state) to be played during the period of the big hit game. Specifically, at the start of the ending period of the effect C, the speaker unit 24 is controlled to start the output of the music intro portion of the fourth mode M4. Therefore, when the game state is changed to a different state, the game state can be changed without dividing the flow of the game state, and the game can be enjoyed without losing the exhilaration of the series of flow of the game state. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, music is played from the ending period of the production C so that the playback means can play the music data in the RUSH mode (second game state) at the start of the ending period of the production C. There is no sense of incongruity even when the reproduction of the game is started, and even in the transition of the gaming state, the transition can be performed more smoothly without interrupting the flow of the game.

(3) The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment has a first notification (RUSH entry) that enables the player to recognize the RUSH mode in which the first notification control means (MPU 92, speaker unit 24) shifts after the big hit game. The player can recognize that the gaming state to be shifted after the big hit game is the RUSH mode. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the game can be improved, and the expectation for the game can be improved.

(4) In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the first notification control means causes the first notification (voice output of RUSH rush) to end at the end of playback of the intro portion of the music. The end coincides with the end of the intro part of the music, and a sense of unity and exhilaration can be obtained. In addition, since the notification is made by voice, it is possible to reliably notify the player who is looking away from the gaming machine.

(5) In the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the first notification control means causes the first notification to be started during the ending period of the jackpot game. Specifically, during the ending period, the speaker unit 24 is controlled to start outputting the voice of "○○ RUSH rush". Therefore, the player can recognize the game content of the RUSH mode that shifts after the big hit game. As a result, the player's attention to the game can be improved, and the expectation for the game can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the music data and the voice data of the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode) are individually stored in the common ROM 96 of the voice emission control device 90, and the music data A to be used in the effects MA to MC. Separately from C, the voice data A to C of "A RUSH rush", "B RUSH rush", and "C RUSH rush" are read out and output respectively. However, as described with reference to FIG. 33, during the output of the intro portion of the music used in the productions MA to MC, the sounds of "A RUSH rush", "B RUSH rush", and "C RUSH rush" are heard. Each is output. Therefore, the intro portion of the music data A to C may include the voices of "A RUSH rush", "B RUSH rush", and "C RUSH rush", respectively. In this second embodiment, the second embodiment in which the intro portion of the music data A to C includes the voices of "A RUSH rush", "B RUSH rush", and "C RUSH rush" will be described. Hereinafter, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described, but the same components as those of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

<Production data>
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing music data stored in the common ROM 96. In the second embodiment, as described above, the intro portion of each music data A to C includes voice data of "A RUSH rush", "B RUSH rush", and "C RUSH rush", respectively. If you include a voice such as "Please hit right" in the intro part of the music, if you want to perform so-called loop processing, which is to return to the beginning and restart the output of the music after the music playback ends, "Right hit" A voice such as "Please" is output even during a loop (during the second and subsequent playbacks). Therefore, in the second embodiment, it is preferable not to include the intro portion in the loop processing.

Therefore, in this second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, the sequence data, the parameter data, and the sound data corresponding to the music data used in each of the effects MA to MC are divided into an intro part and other loop parts. It is stored in the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96. More specifically, the music data A to C exclude the sequence data, parameter data and sound data corresponding to the music data of only the intro part including the voice data such as "Please hit right", and the intro part. The sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data after the A-melody portion are divided and stored in the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96.

Then, for example, when the music data A used in the production MA is looped, the MPU 92 reproduces the music data of the intro portion and then continuously reproduces the music data of the loop portion at the time of outputting the music for the first time, and loops. When the music data of the part is completed, a process of outputting the music data of the loop part again (hereinafter, also referred to as a loop process) is performed. By performing the same processing as above for the music data B and C used in the production MB and MC, the voice such as "Please hit right" is played for the second time or later (loop) during the loop processing. It is prevented from being output even during processing).

The voice of "A RUSH rush" included in the intro part of the music data A is set so that the output of the voice of "A RUSH rush" ends at the same time as or substantially at the same time as the output of the intro part of the music data A ends. ing. Further, the voice of "B RUSH rush" included in the intro part of the music data B is set so that the output of the voice of "B RUSH rush" ends at the same time as or substantially at the same time as the output of the intro part of the music data B ends. ing. Further, the voice of "C RUSH rush" included in the intro part of the music data C is set so that the output of the voice of "C RUSH rush" ends at the same time as or substantially at the same time as the output end of the intro part of the music data C. ing.

Further, according to the data table stored in the ROM 93, the music data A is associated with the effect MA, the music data B is associated with the effect MB, and the music data C is associated with the effect MC. Therefore, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MA, the MPU 92 outputs the sound output LSI95 so as to read the music data A and output it from the speaker unit 24. To control. Further, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MB, the MPU 92 sets the sound output LSI 95 so as to read the music data B and output it from the speaker unit 24. Control. Further, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MC, the MPU 92 sets the sound output LSI 95 so as to read the music data C and output it from the speaker unit 24. Control. More specifically, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 based on the program and processing data stored in the ROM 93, and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95. .. The sound output LSI 95 outputs (reproduces) music data A to C from the speaker unit 24 based on the data set in the register 952.

Further, the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 store sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the voice data D and E. The MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the voice data stored in the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 as necessary and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the voice data D and E are speakers. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to be output (reproduced) from the unit 24. Here, the voice data D is the voice of "right-handed" and the voice data E is the voice of "please right-handed". Here, the audio data D is associated with the effect MA, and the audio data E is associated with the effect MC. Therefore, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MA, the MPU 92 reads the audio data D and outputs the sound output LSI95 from the speaker unit 24. To control. Further, when the effect type set in step S1506 or S1508 of the effect type selection process of FIG. 31 is the effect MC, the MPU 92 sets the sound output LSI 95 so as to read the audio data E and output it from the speaker unit 24. Control.

<Transition process to production MA>
Next, the transition process to the effect MA in the second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process to the effect MA of the second embodiment. In the transition process to the effect MA, the MPU 92 executes steps S2101 to S2106 as shown in FIG. 39.

In step S2101, the MPU 92 sets a timer in the timer circuit (RTC) to measure the time in step S2103, which will be described later. Specifically, referring to ROM 93, the time TE (the same time as the ending period) corresponding to the ending period is set as the measurement time.

In step S2102, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data A from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the music data A is output from the speaker unit 24. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to be. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the intro portion of the music data A is started from the speaker unit 24. Further, the intro part of the music data A includes the voice data of "A RUSH rush". Therefore, after a predetermined time (TW1) has elapsed from the start of output of the intro portion of the music data A, the voice "A RUSH rush" is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24 in accordance with the intro portion of the music data A.

In step S2103, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the ending period has ended based on the timer set in step S2101. When the MPU 92 determines that the ending period has ended (YES), the MPU 92 starts the right-handed navigation for RUSH in step S2104. Specifically, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the voice data D "right-handed" from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the voice data D is set. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to be output from the speaker unit 24. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the voice data D "right-handed" is started from the speaker unit 24.

In step S2105, the MPU 92 instructs the display control device 100 to start the video effect of the effect MA. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data A stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data A from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105.

In step S2106, the MPU 92 performs loop processing. Specifically, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the output of the music data A has ended, and if the output of the music data A has ended, the MPU 92 corresponds to the loop portion (excluding the intro portion) of the music data A. The sequence data, parameter data and sound data to be output are read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the loop portion of the music data A is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24 so that the sound output LSI 95 To control. Further, the MPU 92 does not read the loop portion of the music data A when the output of the music data A is not completed.

The time of step S2103 may be measured by counting the number of times the process of step S2103 is executed.

<Transition process to production MB>
Next, the transition process to the effect MB in the second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process to the effect MB of the second embodiment. In this transition process to the effect MB, the MPU 92 executes steps S2201 to S2206 as shown in FIG. 40.

In step S2201, the MPU 92 sets a timer in the timer circuit (RTC) to measure the time in step S2203, which will be described later. Specifically, referring to ROM 93, the time TE (the same time as the ending period) corresponding to the ending period is set as the measurement time.

In step S2202, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data B from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96, sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and outputs the music data B from the speaker unit 24. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to be. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the intro portion of the music data B is started from the speaker unit 24. Further, the intro part of the music data B includes the voice data of "BRUSH rush". Therefore, after a predetermined time (TW2) has elapsed from the start of output of the intro portion of the music data B, the voice "BRUSH rush" is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24 in accordance with the intro portion of the music data B.

In step S2203, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the ending period has ended based on the timer set in step S2201. When the MPU 92 determines that the ending period has ended (YES), the MPU 92 starts the right-handed navigation for RUSH in step S2204. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data D stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data D from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105, and the right-handed navigation for RUSH is started. ..

In step S2205, the MPU 92 instructs the display control device 100 to start the video effect of the effect MB. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data B stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data B from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105.

In step S2206, the MPU 92 performs a loop process. Specifically, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the output of the music data B has been completed, and if the output of the music data B has been completed, the MPU 92 corresponds to the loop portion of the music data B (excluding the intro portion). The sequence data, parameter data and sound data to be output are read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the loop portion of the music data B is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24 so that the sound output LSI 95 To control. Further, the MPU 92 does not read the loop portion of the music data B when the output of the music data B is not completed.

The time of step S2203 may be measured by counting the number of times the process of step S2203 is executed.

<Transition process to production MC>
Next, the transition process to the effect MC in the second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process to the effect MC of the second embodiment. In the transition process to the effect MB, the MPU 92 executes steps S2301 to S2306 as shown in FIG. 41.

In step S2301, the MPU 92 sets a timer in the timer circuit (RTC) to measure the time in step S2303, which will be described later. Specifically, referring to ROM 93, the time TE (the same time as the ending period) corresponding to the ending period is set as the measurement time.

In step S2302, the MPU 92 reads sequence data, parameter data, and sound data corresponding to the music data C from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96 and sets them in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the music data C is output from the speaker unit 24. The sound output LSI 95 is controlled so as to be. As a result, the output (reproduction) of the intro portion of the music data C is started from the speaker unit 24. Further, the intro part of the music data C includes the voice data of "C RUSH rush" and "Please hit right". Therefore, after a predetermined time (TW3) has elapsed from the start of output of the intro portion of the music data C, the voice "C RUSH rush" is output from the speaker unit 24 in accordance with the intro portion of the music data C, and the voice "C RUSH rush" is output. After the output, the voice of "Please hit right" is output (played).

In step S2303, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the ending period has ended based on the timer set in step S2301. When the MPU 92 determines that the ending period has ended (YES), the MPU 92 starts the striking navigation in step S2304. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data D stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data D from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105, and the right-handed navigation for RUSH is started. ..

In step S2305, the MPU 92 instructs the display control device 100 to start the video effect of the effect MC. Specifically, the MPU 92 instructs the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 to read and reproduce the video data C stored in the effect data storage area 1032. Based on the instruction from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 of the display control device 100 controls to read the video data C from the effect data storage area 1032 and display it on the display screen G on the VDP 105.

In step S2306, the MPU 92 performs a loop process. Specifically, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the output of the music data C has ended, and if the output of the music data C has ended, the MPU 92 corresponds to the loop portion (excluding the intro portion) of the music data C. The sequence data, parameter data, and sound data to be output are read from the ROM 93 and the common ROM 96, set in the register 952 of the sound output LSI 95, and the sound output LSI 95 is output (reproduced) so that the loop portion of the music data C is output (reproduced) from the speaker unit 24. Control. Further, the MPU 92 does not read the loop portion of the music data C when the output of the music data C is not completed.

The time of step S2303 may be measured by counting the number of times the process of step S2303 is executed.

According to such an embodiment, the following actions / effects can be obtained.
(1) In the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the intro portions of the music data A to C include the voices of "A RUSH rush", "B RUSH rush", and "C RUSH rush", respectively. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately store the music data and the voice data of the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode) in the storage means (ROM93 and the common ROM96), and also "A RUSH rush" and "B RUSH rush". , It is not necessary to measure the time in order to take the timing to output the voice of "CRUSH rush". Therefore, the storage capacity of the storage means (ROM93 and the common ROM96) can be saved. In addition, the arithmetic processing of the MPU 92 can be reduced. Further, the player can recognize the gaming state by the voices of "A RUSH rush", "B RUSH rush", and "C RUSH rush" included in the first data. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the game can be improved, and the expectation for the game can be improved. In addition, the data in the intro part that includes the audio data of "A RUSH rush", "B RUSH rush", and "C RUSH rush" is not played repeatedly, and the data after the verse excluding the intro part is repeated. Since the data is reproduced, the voices of "A RUSH rush", "B RUSH rush", and "C RUSH rush" are repeatedly played back, and the player does not feel annoyed. Other effects are the same as those of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment.

In the first and second embodiments, the transition process to each effect MA to MC has been described assuming that the effect types of the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode) are three types of effect MA, MB, and MC. The type of effect of the fourth mode M4 is not limited to the above three types, and may be any, two types, or four or more types.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the embodiment in which the intro portion of the music is reproduced at the time of transition to the fourth mode M4 (RUSH mode) is described, but the application of the present invention is the fourth mode M4. It can be applied not only at the time of transition to, but also for all mode transitions that involve changes in music.

[Third Embodiment]
The first and second embodiments are the first and second embodiments in which the MPU 92, the sound output LSI 95, and the common ROM 96 are mounted on the voice emission control board 91 of the voice emission control device 90. In the first and second embodiments, the MPU 92 determines the content of the effect for a predetermined period based on the command received from the main control device 60, and performs light emission control to the various lamp units according to the content. It has a function. Further, the MPU 92 gives a sound output instruction to the sound output LSI 95 according to the content of the determined effect, and causes the sound output LSI 95 to control the sound output from the speaker unit 24.

In this third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, an embodiment in which a sound light emission control board 91 is provided with a sound light SOC (System On a Chip) 97 and a sound light ROM 98 will be described. For the sound / light SOC 97, the control core 971 that determines the execution content of the effect according to the command received from the main control device and controls the light emission of the indicator lamp device 23 according to the determined effect content, and the control core 971 are determined. From the sound output core 972 that controls the sound output of the speaker unit 24 according to the content of the effect, and the data transfer unit 971c of the address data and sound output core 972 transmitted from the data transfer unit (DMA: Direct Memory Access) 972c of the control core 971. It has a built-in memory controller 974 that reads data from the sound / light ROM 98 according to the transmitted address data. In this case, the sound output core 972 has priority over the control core 971 when reading data.

<Electrical configuration related to production control>
Hereinafter, an electrical configuration for controlling the execution of the effect of the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 42. The same components as those of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first and second embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

A voice emission control device 90 is provided as a control device for controlling the execution of the effect based on the instruction from the main control device 60. As shown in FIG. 42, the voice emission control device 90 includes a voice emission control board 91 on which a SOC 97 for sound light, a ROM 98 for sound light, and an amplifier circuit 99 are mounted. The sound / light SOC 97 includes a control core 971, a sound output core 972, a sound data processing unit 973, and a memory controller 974, and the sound / light SOC 97 is configured by integrating each of these elements into one chip.

The control core 971 determines the specific content of the effect based on the command received from the main control device 60, and executes the light emission control of the indicator lamp device 23 according to the determined content. Further, the control core 971 sets data according to the content of the determined effect to the register 972a provided in the sound output core 972, and issues a command according to the content of the determined effect to the display control device 100. Send to. As a result, the sound output core 972 executes sound output control in a manner in accordance with the contents instructed by the control core 971, and the display control device 100 performs display control in a manner in accordance with the contents instructed by the control core 971. Run. Incidentally, the data setting for the register 972a of the sound output core 972 by the control core 971 is performed through the data bus SL that electrically connects the control core 971 and the sound output core 972 in the sound light SOC 97. The control core 971 and the sound output core 972 can be bidirectionally communicated with each other through the data bus SL, and the data is set from the control core 971 to the sound output core 972 as described above, and the sound output core is set. A signal indicating that sound output is being performed is transmitted from 972 to the control core 971.

The control core 971 is used for reading program data and control data stored in advance in the sound / light ROM 98 in addition to the CPU 971a, which is a central processing unit including a control unit and a calculation unit, and executes a program. A RAM 971b for temporarily storing necessary data is built in. The RAM 971b is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM for both reading and writing, and is capable of random access and is the same. When compared in terms of the data capacity of the above, the time required for reading is faster than that of the sound / light ROM 98. The data capacity of the RAM 971b has a data capacity of a large number of bytes so that a plurality of data can be stored and held at the same time, and has a data capacity of a unit of kilobytes or megabytes. Specifically, it has a data capacity of about 4 megabytes. The data capacity is smaller than the data capacity of the sound / light ROM 98. However, the data capacity of the RAM 971b is not limited to this, and is arbitrary as long as it can be suitably controlled by the control core 971.

Further, the control core 971 also has a built-in data transfer unit 971c that gives an instruction to read data from the sound / light ROM 98 to the memory controller 974 based on the instruction from the CPU 971a. When the data corresponding to the data read instruction is written to the internal register of the data transfer unit 971c by the CPU 971a, the data transfer unit 971c informs the memory controller 974 until all the data corresponding to the read instruction is read to the RAM 971b. And sends the address data for data read instruction. The transmission of this address data is performed in synchronization with the clock signal periodically transmitted from the clock circuit built in the data transfer unit 971c (for example, 4 MHz).

The sound output core 972 executes the sound output control of the speaker unit 24 according to the content of the effect determined by the control core 971. The sound output core 972 contains a register 972a, an HWD972b, an SCM972d, and a data transfer unit 972c.

The register 972a has a function as a storage means for temporarily storing various data used in the sound output core 972, and can be used for both reading and writing a memory that requires external power supply for storage retention. It is configured to be used. In addition, random access is possible, and when compared with the same data capacity, the time required for reading is faster than that of the sound / light ROM 98. The register 972a has a data capacity of a large number of bytes so that a plurality of data can be stored and held at the same time, and has a data capacity of a unit of kilobytes or megabytes. Specifically, it has a data capacity of about 2 megabytes. The data capacity is smaller than the data capacity of the sound / light ROM 98 and smaller than the data capacity of the RAM 971b of the control core 971. However, the data capacity of the register 972a is not limited to this, and is arbitrary as long as the sound output core 972 can be suitably controlled.

The HWD 972b and SCM972d have a function of creating digital musical tone data by using the sound data transmitted from the control core 971 and stored in the register 972a and read from the sound / light ROM 98 according to the sequence data and the parameter data. The sequence data includes time data indicating the output start timing and output order of a series of sounds, and the parameter data includes data that determines the pitch, volume, timbre, etc. of the sound at a predetermined timing. There is. These sequence data and parameter data are set as a pair of data corresponding to each other, and a series of sound output is possible by using these pair of sequence data and parameter data. Further, the period of sound output defined by a set of sequence data and parameter data is constant at a specific time regardless of the type of sequence data and parameter data, for example, one game round or one open / close execution. It is 2.1 sec, which is shorter than the mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be shorter or longer than 2.1 sec. Further, the configuration may be a series of melody components, and in this case, the period of sound output determined by the sequence data and the parameter data varies depending on the type of the data.

The HWD972b creates digital music sound data in order to reproduce pre-sampled recording data, and by creating sinusoidal data using the HWD recording data stored in advance in the sound / light ROM 98. , Enables playback of recorded data. The recorded data may be compressed data such as MP3 or uncompressed data. The SCM972d does not create digital music data from recorded data for a predetermined time, but creates digital music data by combining square wave data stored in advance in the sound light ROM 98 in chronological order, thereby creating electronic music data. It enables reproduction of sound (so-called pico-pico sound).

Here, the configuration of the register 972a used for creating digital musical tone data in the HWD 972b and the SCM 972d will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of 43. The register 972a is provided with a sequence area 111, a parameter area 112, an HWD area 113, and an SCM area 114. The sequence data already described is written in the sequence area 111, and the parameter data already described is written in the parameter area 112.

The HWD 972b reads the recording data stored in the sound / light ROM 98 into the HWD area 113 by referring to the sequence data written in the sequence area 111 and the parameter data written in the parameter area 112, and records the recording data. By creating digital music sound data from the data, it is possible to output the recorded sound. The HWD area 113 is provided with the first CH area 113a to the 16th CH area 113p, and it is possible to create digital musical tone data based on different recording data in each CH area 113a to 113p. This makes it possible to simultaneously output sounds corresponding to a plurality of different recording data.

The SCM972d reads the square wave data stored in the sound / light ROM 98 into the SCM area 114 by referring to the sequence data written in the sequence area 111 and the parameter data written in the parameter area 112, and the square wave data thereof. Electronic sound can be output by creating digital music sound data from wave data. The SCM area 114 is provided with the first CH area 114a to the 16th CH area 114p, and different digital musical tone data can be created in each of the CH areas 114a to 114p. This makes it possible to output a plurality of different electronic sounds at the same time.

The 1st CH area 113a to 16th CH area 113p of the HWD area 113 and the 1st CH area 114a to 16th CH area 114p of the SCM area 114 each have an area that can store two created digital musical tone data. It is provided, and while sound output control is being performed using digital musical tone data created in one of the memorable areas, digital corresponding to the next execution period with respect to the execution period of the sound output control. Musical tone data is created in the other memorable area. As a result, it is possible to continuously create the digital musical tone data required for the next sound output control execution period while outputting the sound, and it is possible to continuously output the sound.

Returning to the description of FIG. 42, the sound data processing unit 973 of the SOC97 for sound and light has a function as a digital / analog converter, and the digital music data and the SCM area created in the HWD area 113 of the register 972a. The digital music sound data created in 114 is converted into an analog sound signal and output to the amplifier circuit 99 formed on the display control board 101. The amplifier circuit 99 amplifies the output level of the analog sound signal to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume, and outputs the amplified sound signal to the speaker unit 24. As a result, a predetermined sound is output from the speaker unit 24. Further, when the digital music data is simultaneously created in the plurality of CH areas 113a to 113p in the HWD area 113, the sound data processing unit 973 synthesizes the digital music data and also in the SCM area 114. When digital music sound data is simultaneously created in a plurality of CH areas 114a to 114p, the digital music sound data is combined. When digital musical tone data is created in each of the HWD area 113 and the SCM area 114, the digital musical tone data are combined. When the synthesis is performed in this way, the digitally synthesized musical tone data after the synthesis is converted into an analog sound signal, amplified by the amplifier circuit 99 as described above, and then output to the speaker unit 24. This makes it possible to simultaneously output a plurality of different sounds from the speaker unit 24.

As described above, when the sound is output, the sound data, which is either the recorded data or the rectangular wave data, is read from the sound / light ROM 98 to the register 972a, but the sound data is read out to the sequence area 111 of the register 972a. It is performed by the data transfer unit 972c of the sound output core 972 based on the stored sequence data.

More specifically, the sequence data SD is defined with pointer data set in accordance with the processing timing of the sound output core 972, which is specifically described by using the explanatory diagram of FIG. 44 showing an example of the sequence data. , The content data of the sound output and the content data of the data transfer are defined corresponding to each pointer data. The processing timing of the sound output core 972 is generated in synchronization with a clock signal periodically transmitted from a clock circuit (not shown) built in the sound output core 972. In this case, the cycle of the clock signal is shorter than the cycle of the clock signal of the data transfer unit 972c, specifically, it is 10 MHz. When the processing timing of the sound output core 972 comes, each of the HWD 972b, the SCM 972d, and the data transfer unit 972c performs an operation corresponding to the sequence data and the parameter data.

The content data of the sound output in the sequence data SD is used in HWD972b and SCM972d to create digital musical tone data for each channel. In this case, the content data of the sound output is set corresponding to the pointer data, and the creation of the digital music sound data based on the content data of the sound output set corresponding to each pointer data is transferred to the register 972a in advance. It is performed using the sound data that has been created.

The content data of the data transfer in the sequence data SD is used in the data transfer unit 972c to specify the data read timing from the sound / light ROM 98, and is in the area of the sound / light ROM 98 in which the data to be read is stored. Used to identify address data. The content of the data transfer is data so that there are a plurality of predetermined pointer data between the read timing of the sound data corresponding to one channel and the read timing of the sound data corresponding to the next channel. Read instruction data is set. Data for reading sound data of a data amount capable of outputting sound for a predetermined time is set in the data of one data read instruction, and the sound data is 1 for any of HWD972b and SCM972d. It corresponds to one channel. Therefore, when a plurality of digital musical tone data are combined and the sound is output, data reading instructions for the number of the digital musical tone data are given. Further, the sound data read based on one data read instruction corresponds to the data that enables sound output over 700 μsec as the predetermined time in the corresponding channel. In this case, HWD972b and SCM972d each have 16 channels, and the time required to read 700 μsec of sound data for all of these 16 channels is shorter than 700 μsec. This makes it possible to create digital musical tone data that enables continuous output of sound for the next predetermined time for the predetermined time while outputting sound for the predetermined time.

Data is read from the common sound / light ROM 98 by each of the data transfer unit 971c of the control core 971 and the data transfer unit 972c of the sound output core 972. The sound / light ROM 98 is configured to use a memory (that is, a non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention as read-only. Specifically, although the NOR type flash memory is used as the sound / light ROM 98, a NAND type flash memory may be used. The sound and light ROM 98 stores various control programs and fixed value data used when executing processing according to the programs.

The data structure of the sound and light ROM 98 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 45. In the sound / light ROM 98, program data (1), program data (2), ..., Program data (L) for executing a process for effect control by the CPU 971a of the control core 971 are stored in advance. It is remembered. By using these program data, the CPU 971a executes main processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the processing data (1), the processing data (2), ..., And the processing data (M) are stored in advance in the sound / light ROM 98. These processing data include a data table used to execute each effect, sequence data and parameter data to be provided to the sound output core 972. Further, the command data (1), the command data (2), ..., And the command data (N) are stored in advance in the sound / light ROM 98. These command data are used in the CPU 971a of the control core 971 to instruct the display control device 100 of the effect content.

In the sound / light ROM 98, in addition to the data used for executing the processing by the CPU 971a of the control core 971 as described above, the light emission data (1), the light emission data (2), ..., The light emission data (P) is stored, and sound data (1), sound data (2), ..., Sound data (Q) are stored. Information on the type of light emitting unit to be lit by the indicator lamp device 23, the lighting period, and the lighting order is set in each light emission data during a predetermined effect period, and the contents of these light emission patterns are each light emission. It depends on the type of data. Each light emission data stored in the sound light ROM 98 has a different light emission control period, and the content of the light emission pattern is different. Further, each sound data includes a recorded data composed of a sine wave, and also includes a square wave data used for outputting an electronic sound.

As shown in FIG. 42, the sound / light ROM 98 is electrically connected to the memory controller 974 of the sound / light SOC 97 via the address bus SL1 and the data bus SL2. The memory controller 974 is electrically connected to the control core 971 via the address bus SL3 and the data bus SL4, and is also electrically connected to the sound output core 972 via the address bus SL5 and the data bus SL6. ..

The address data of the read instruction target is transmitted to the memory controller 974 from the data transfer unit 971c of the control core 971 via the address bus SL3. The memory controller 974 includes a control side address buffer 974a for storing the address data received from the data transfer unit 971c, and newly addresses data from the data transfer unit 971c in a situation where the unprocessed address data is not stored. Is received, the address data is stored in the control side address buffer 974a. At this time, a normal reception signal indicating that the address data has been normally received is transmitted from the memory controller 974 to the data transfer unit 971c via the data bus SL4, whereby the data transfer unit 971c normally receives the address data. It is identified that it was done. On the other hand, when the unprocessed address data is newly received from the data transfer unit 971c in the situation where the unprocessed address data is stored in the control side address buffer 974a, the address data is not stored in the control side address buffer 974a. In this case, since the normal reception signal is not transmitted to the data transfer unit 971c, it is specified that the data transfer unit 971c needs to transmit the same address data again.

When corresponding to the address data transmitted from the data transfer unit 971c, the memory controller 974 transmits the address data via the address bus SL1 to the sound / optical ROM 98, and the data corresponding to the address data via the data bus SL2. Is received from the sound / light ROM 98. Then, the received data is transmitted to the internal register of the RAM 971b of the control core 971 or the CPU 971a via the data bus SL4.

The address data to be read-instructed is transmitted to the memory controller 974 from the data transfer unit 972c of the sound output core 972 via the address bus SL5. The memory controller 974 includes a sound output side address buffer 974b for storing the address data received from the data transfer unit 972c, and is newly addressed from the data transfer unit 972c in a situation where the unprocessed address data is not stored. When the data is received, the address data is stored in the sound output side address buffer 974b. At this time, a normal reception signal indicating that the address data has been normally received is transmitted from the memory controller 974 to the data transfer unit 972c via the data bus SL6, whereby the data transfer unit 972c normally receives the address data. It is identified that it was done. On the other hand, when the unprocessed address data is newly received from the data transfer unit 972c in the situation where the unprocessed address data is stored in the sound output side address buffer 974b, the address data is not stored in the sound output side address buffer 974b. In this case, since the normal reception signal is not transmitted to the data transfer unit 972c, it is specified that the data transfer unit 972c needs to transmit the same address data again.

When corresponding to the address data transmitted from the data transfer unit 972c, the memory controller 974 transmits the address data to the sound / optical ROM 98 via the address bus SL1, and the data corresponding to the address data via the data bus SL2. Is received from the sound / light ROM 98. Then, the received data is transmitted to the register 972a of the sound output core 972 via the data bus SL6.

A clock circuit is built in the memory controller 974, and the processing in the memory controller 974 is performed in synchronization with the clock signal periodically transmitted from the clock circuit. In this case, the cycle of the clock signal is shorter than the cycle of the clock signal of the data transfer unit 972c and the cycle of the clock signal of the sound output core 972, specifically 15 MHz.

[Invention group extracted from each embodiment]
Hereinafter, the features of the invention extracted from each of the above embodiments will be described. Among the features of the present invention group, the configurations corresponding to each of the above-described embodiments are shown in parentheses, but the features of the present invention group are not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and the features of the present invention group are characterized. The combination of each feature, such as deformation and improvement within the range in which the object can be achieved, is included in the features of the present invention group.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1.
The gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) according to the feature A1 is
A transition means (MPU62) for shifting the gaming state from the first gaming state (special gaming state) to the second gaming state (RUSH mode) different from the first gaming state, and
It is characterized by comprising a reproduction control means (MPU 92, speaker unit 24) for reproducing the music data of the second gaming state during the period of the first gaming state.

According to the feature A1 of the present invention group, when shifting from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, the music in the second gaming state is started to be played during the period of the first gaming state, so that the music in the gaming state is started. The game state can be changed without dividing the flow, and the game can be enjoyed without losing the exhilaration of the series of flow of the game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature A2.
The gaming machine according to the feature A2 is the gaming machine according to the feature A1.
The first gaming state is a special gaming state (big hit game) that is more advantageous than the normal state.
The reproduction control means is characterized in that the music data is reproduced during the ending period of the first gaming state.

According to the feature A1 of the present invention group, the music data of the second gaming state (RUSH mode) that shifts after the first gaming state (big hit game) is controlled so as to be played during the ending period of the special gaming state. .. In other words, control is performed so that the music data in the second gaming state is played at the end portion of the first gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively shift the mode without interrupting the flow from the special gaming state to the gaming state (RUSH mode) after the special gaming state, and the exhilaration of the series of flow of the gaming state is lost. You can enjoy the game without. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature A3.
The gaming machine according to the feature A3 is the gaming machine according to the feature A2.
The reproduction control means is characterized in that the music data is reproduced at the start of the ending period.

According to the feature A3 of the present invention group, the reproduction control means causes the music data to be reproduced at the start of the ending period, so that there is no discomfort even if the reproduction of the music is started from the period of the first gaming state. The mode transition can be performed more smoothly without interrupting the flow from the first gaming state to the second gaming state.

Feature A4.
The gaming machine according to the feature A4 is a gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A3.
A first notification control means (MPU 92, speaker unit 24) for performing a first notification (RUSH rush) that enables the player to recognize the second gaming state that shifts after the first gaming state.
It is characterized by having.

According to the feature A4 of the present invention group, since the first notification that enables the player to recognize the second gaming state that shifts after the first gaming state is performed, the player can perform the first game. It is possible to recognize the second gaming state that shifts after the state. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the game can be improved, and the expectation for the game can be improved.

Feature A5.
The gaming machine according to the feature A5 is the gaming machine according to the feature A4.
The first notification control means is characterized in that the first notification ends at the end of reproduction of the intro portion of the music.

According to the feature A5 of the present invention group, since the first notification ends at the end of the reproduction of the intro portion of the music, the end of the first notification coincides with the end of the intro portion of the music, so that a sense of unity and a feeling of exhilaration can be obtained. Obtainable.

Feature A6.
The gaming machine according to the feature A6 is the gaming machine according to the feature A4 or the feature A5.
The first notification control means is characterized in that the first notification is started during the ending period of the first gaming state.

According to the feature A6 of the present invention group, since the first notification is started during the ending period of the first gaming state, the player can change the second gaming state after the first gaming state to the middle of the first gaming state. Can be known to. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be improved, and the expectation for the next game state can be improved.

Feature A7.
The gaming machine according to the feature A7 is a gaming machine according to any one of the feature A4 or the feature A6.
The first notification is characterized by being a voice notification.

According to the feature A7 of the present invention group, since the first notification is notified by voice, it is surely notified to the player who is looking away from the gaming machine, that is, the player who is not paying attention to the display screen G. can do.

Feature A8.
The gaming machine according to the feature A8 is a gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 and A7.
A large winning opening (381) is provided at a position where a game ball launched so as to flow down a predetermined area in the game area can be entered, and a prize ball is given by winning in the first game state. ,
The gaming machine is
At the end of the first gaming state, a second notification control means for causing the player to recognize that the game ball should be launched so as to flow down the predetermined area. (MPU 102, symbol display device 51) is further provided.

According to the feature A8 of the present invention group, in a so-called right-handed machine, an advantageous gaming method can be notified to the player.

Feature A9.
The gaming machine according to the feature A9 is the gaming machine according to the feature A8.
The second notification control means (MPU 102, symbol display device 51) is characterized in that the second notification is performed by a video or an image.

According to the feature A9 of the present invention group, since the second notification is performed by a video or an image, the player can pay attention to the symbol display device 51.

Feature A10.
The gaming machine according to the feature A10 is the gaming machine according to the feature A1 to the feature A9.
A large winning opening (381) is provided at a position where a game ball launched so as to flow down a predetermined area in the game area can be entered, and a prize ball is given by winning in the first game state. ,
The gaming machine is
At the end of the first gaming state, a third notification control means for causing the player to recognize that the game ball should be launched so as to flow down the predetermined area. (MPU 92, speaker unit 24) is further provided.

According to the feature A10 of the present invention group, in a so-called right-handed machine, an advantageous gaming method can be notified to the player.

Feature A11.
The gaming machine according to the feature A11 is the gaming machine according to the feature A10.
The third notification control means is characterized in that the third notification is performed by voice.

According to the feature A11 of the present invention group, since the third notification is performed by voice, the player who is looking away from the gaming machine, that is, the player who is not paying attention to the display screen G is also surely notified. be able to.

Feature A12.
The gaming machine according to the feature A12 is the gaming machine according to the feature A10 or the feature A11.
The third notification control means is
It is characterized in that after the first notification is performed by the first notification means, the third notification is subsequently performed.

According to the feature A12 of the present invention group, since the first notification and the third notification do not overlap, the voice notifications do not overlap, and it is prevented that the player cannot hear at least one of the first notification and the third notification. can do.

Feature A13.
The gaming machine according to the feature A13 is a gaming machine according to either the feature A1 or the feature A12.
The gaming machine is
A selection operation means (operation button 28) that accepts selection of the type of effect of the second game state that shifts after the first game state, and
An effect setting means (MPU92) that sets an effect received by the selection operation means as an effect of a second game state that shifts after the first game state.
It is characterized by having.

According to the feature A13 of the present invention group, since it is possible to select the effect of the second game state that shifts after the first game state, the range of selection of the player can be expanded and the effect that suits the tastes of various players can be selected. Can be provided and the interest can be improved.

Feature A14.
The gaming machine according to the feature A14 is the gaming machine according to the feature A13.
The effect type selection effect control means (MPU92, MPU102, symbol display device 51) for selecting an effect for selecting the type of effect of the second game state that shifts after the first game state is provided.
The effect type selection effect control means is characterized in that an effect for selecting the effect type is performed during the period of the first gaming state.

According to the feature A14 of the present invention group, since the effect can be selected during the period of the first game state, the effect of the next game state can be known during the first game state, and the player's attention level. Can be improved.

Feature A15.
The gaming machine according to the feature A15 is the gaming machine according to the feature A14.
If the selection operation means cannot accept the selection of the effect type by the final round of the first gaming state, the effect setting means is selecting the effect by the predetermined type of effect or the selection operation means. Is set as an effect of the gaming state that shifts after the first gaming state.

According to the feature A15 of the present invention group, if the selection of the type of effect is not accepted by the selection operation means by the final round of the first gaming state, the effect is being selected by the predetermined type of effect or the selection operation means. Since the effect of is set as the effect of the game state that shifts after the first game state, it is possible to set the effect of the game state that shifts after the first game state even when the player does not perform the selection operation.

According to the feature A group of the present invention as described above, since the game state can be changed without dividing the flow of the game state, it is possible to enjoy the game without losing the exhilaration of the series of flow of the game state. can. Therefore, the following problems can be solved.

Usually, the production of images, music, lamp emission patterns, etc. differs depending on the game state. Therefore, when the game state is changed, the effect is also changed. However, in the conventional gaming machine, the production of video, music, etc. is suddenly switched at the transition of the gaming state, and the flow of the production is divided. For this reason, for the player, there is a risk that the flow of the game will be divided and the interest will be lost, and it cannot be said that the interest has been sufficiently improved in this respect, and it is still an improvement. There is room.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1.
The gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) related to feature B1 is
The first data corresponding to the first notification (RUSH rush) that enables the player to recognize the gaming state and the intro portion of the music in the gaming state, and the first data corresponding to the portion other than the intro portion of the music. A storage means (ROM93) in which 2 data are stored, and
It is characterized by comprising a reproduction control means (MPU 92, speaker unit 24) for repeatedly reproducing the second data after the reproduction of the first data.

According to the feature B1 of the present invention group, the first data corresponding to the first notification that enables the player to recognize the gaming state (RUSH mode) and the intro portion of the music in the gaming state, and the music intro. A storage means in which the second data corresponding to a portion other than the portion is stored, and a reproduction control means (MPU 92, speaker unit 24) for repeatedly reproducing the second data after the reproduction of the first data. And have. Therefore, it is not necessary to store the music data and the data of the first notification separately in the storage means, and it is not necessary to measure the time in order to take the timing to output the first notification. Therefore, the storage capacity of the storage means (ROM93) can be saved. In addition, the arithmetic processing of the MPU 92 can be reduced. In addition, the player can recognize the gaming state by the first notification included in the first data. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to the game can be improved, and the expectation for the game can be improved. Further, since the first data including the data of the first notification is not repeatedly reproduced and the second data is repeatedly reproduced, the first notification is repeatedly reproduced and the player does not feel annoyed.

Feature B2.
The gaming machine according to the feature B2 is the gaming machine according to the feature B1.
The first notification is to notify the second gaming state (RUSH mode) that shifts after the first gaming state (big hit game).
The reproduction control means is characterized in that the first data is reproduced during the period of the first gaming state.

According to the feature B2 of the present invention group, when shifting from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, the first notification for recognizing the state of the second gaming state is performed during the period of the first gaming state. The player can know the second gaming state, which shifts after the first gaming state, in the middle of the first gaming state. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be improved, and the expectation for the next game state can be improved. Further, when shifting from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, the music including the first data of the second gaming state is started to be played during the period of the first gaming state, so that the flow of the gaming state The game state can be changed without dividing the game state, and the game can be enjoyed without losing the exhilaration of the flow of the game state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature B3.
The gaming machine according to the feature B3 is the gaming machine according to the feature B2.
The first gaming state is a special gaming state (big hit game) that is more advantageous than the normal state.
The reproduction control means is characterized in that the first data is reproduced during the ending period of the first gaming state.

According to the feature B3 of the present invention group, the music data of the second gaming state (RUSH mode) that shifts after the first gaming state (big hit game) is controlled so as to be played during the ending period of the special gaming state. .. That is, control is performed so that the music data in the second gaming state is played at the end portion of the first gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively shift the mode without interrupting the flow from the special gaming state to the gaming state (RUSH mode) after the special gaming state, and the exhilaration of the series of flow of the gaming state is lost. You can enjoy the game without. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature B4.
The gaming machine according to the feature B4 is the gaming machine according to the feature B3.
The reproduction control means is characterized in that the first data stored in the storage means is reproduced at the start of the ending period.

According to the feature B4 of the present invention group, the reproduction control means causes the first data stored in the storage means to be reproduced at the start of the ending period, so that the music reproduction from the first gaming state to the second gaming state There is no sense of discomfort even when the game is started, and the mode can be changed more smoothly without interrupting the flow to the second game state after the first game state.

Feature B5.
The gaming machine according to the feature B5 is a gaming machine according to either the feature B1 or the feature B4.
The data corresponding to the first notification is stored in the storage means so that the reproduction of the first notification ends at the end of the reproduction of the intro portion.

According to the feature B5 of the present invention group, the data corresponding to the first notification is stored in the storage means so that the reproduction of the first notification ends at the end of the reproduction of the intro portion. Since it coincides with the end of the intro part of the music, a sense of unity and exhilaration can be obtained.

Feature B6.
The gaming machine according to the feature B6 is a gaming machine according to either the feature B1 or the feature B5.
The data corresponding to the first notification is characterized by being voice data.

According to the feature B6 of the present invention group, since the first notification is notified by voice, it is surely notified to the player who is looking away from the gaming machine, that is, the player who is not paying attention to the display screen G. can do.

Feature B7.
The gaming machine according to the feature B7 is a gaming machine according to either the feature B2 or the feature B6.
A large winning opening (381) is provided at a position where a game ball launched so as to flow down a predetermined area in the game area can be entered, and a prize ball is given by winning in the first game state. ,
The gaming machine is
At the end of the first gaming state, a second notification control means for causing the player to recognize that the game ball should be launched so as to flow down the predetermined area. It is characterized by further providing.

According to the feature B7 of the present invention group, in a so-called right-handed machine, an advantageous gaming method can be notified to the player.

Feature B8.
The gaming machine according to the feature B8 is the gaming machine according to the feature B7.
The second notification control means (MPU 102, symbol display device 51) is characterized in that the second notification is performed by a video or an image.

According to the feature B8 of the present invention group, since the second notification is performed by a video or an image, the player can pay attention to the symbol display device 51.

Feature B9.
The gaming machine according to the feature B9 is the gaming machine according to the feature B1 to the feature B8.
A large winning opening (381) is provided at a position where a game ball launched so as to flow down a predetermined area in the game area can be entered, and a prize ball is given by winning in the first game state. ,
The gaming machine is
Further, a third notification control means for causing the player to recognize that the game ball should be launched so as to flow down the predetermined area at the end of the gaming state is performed. It is characterized by having.

According to the feature B9 of the present invention group, in a so-called right-handed machine, an advantageous gaming method can be notified to the player.

Feature B10.
The gaming machine according to the feature B10 is the gaming machine according to the feature B9.
The third notification control means is characterized in that the third notification is performed by voice.

According to the feature B10 of the present invention group, since the third notification is performed by voice, it is possible to reliably notify the player who is looking away from the gaming machine.

Feature B11.
The gaming machine according to the feature B11 is the gaming machine according to the feature B9 or the feature B10.
The third notification control means is
It is characterized in that after the first notification is performed by the first notification means, the third notification is subsequently performed.

According to the feature B11 of the present invention group, since the first notification and the third notification do not overlap, the voice notifications do not overlap, and it is prevented that the player cannot hear at least one of the first notification and the third notification. can do.

Feature B12.
The gaming machine according to the feature B12 is a gaming machine according to either the feature B2 or the feature B11.
The gaming machine is
A selection operation means (operation button 28) that accepts selection of the type of effect of the second game state that shifts after the first game state, and
An effect setting means (MPU92) that sets an effect received by the selection operation means as an effect of a second game state that shifts after the first game state.
It is characterized by having.

According to the feature B12 of the present invention group, since it is possible to select the effect of the gaming state that shifts after the first gaming state, the range of selection of the player is expanded and the effect that suits the tastes of various players is provided. It can be done and the interest can be improved.

Feature B13.
The gaming machine according to the feature B13 is the gaming machine according to the feature B12.
The effect type selection effect control means (MPU92, MPU102, symbol display device 51) for selecting an effect for selecting the type of effect of the second game state that shifts after the first game state is provided.
The effect type selection effect control means is characterized in that an effect for selecting the effect type is performed during the period of the first gaming state.

According to the feature B13 of the present invention group, since the effect can be selected during the period of the first gaming state, the next gaming state can be known during the first gaming state, and the degree of attention of the player is improved. Can be made to.

Feature B14.
The gaming machine according to the feature B14 is the gaming machine according to the feature B13.
If the selection operation means cannot accept the selection of the effect type by the final round of the first gaming state, the effect setting means is selecting the effect by the predetermined type of effect or the selection operation means. Is set as an effect of the second gaming state that shifts after the first gaming state.

According to the feature B14 of the present invention group, when the selection of the type of effect is not accepted by the selection operation means by the final round of the first gaming state, the effect is being selected by the predetermined type of effect or the selection operation means. Since the effect of is set as the effect of the second game state that shifts after the first game state, even if the player does not perform the selection operation, the effect of the second game state that shifts after the first game state is set. Can be done.

According to the feature B group of the present invention as described above, it is not necessary to separately store the music data for directing and the data of the first notification that enables the player to recognize the game state in the storage means. Further, it is not necessary to measure the time in order to take the timing to output the first notification. Therefore, the following problems can be solved.

Normally, music data for production and voice data for notification (for example, an announcement at the time of entering a specific mode) are separately stored in different areas of storage means such as ROM, and the timing is measured for notification. The player is notified by playing back the voice data of. However, in such a conventional method, the capacity of audio data to be stored in a storage means having a limited storage capacity is increased, and other data (for example, character data or image data for a background) can be stored. The capacity will be small. In addition, since it is necessary to take timing to reproduce the audio data for notification, the necessary arithmetic processing increases, and the load on the MPU, CPU, and the like increases.

<Characteristic C group>
The gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) related to the feature C1 is
A transition means (MPU62) for shifting the gaming state from the first gaming state (special gaming state) to the second gaming state (RUSH mode) different from the first gaming state, and
The first notification control means (MPU 92, speaker unit 24) that performs the first notification (RUSH rush) that enables the player to recognize the second gaming state at different timings according to the type of the second gaming state. When,
It is characterized by having.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature C1, the first notification that enables the player to recognize the second gaming state is performed at different timings according to the type of the second gaming state. It is possible to perform flexible notification according to the situation.

Feature C2.
The gaming machine according to the feature C2 is the gaming machine according to the feature C1.
The first notification control means is characterized in that the first notification is started during the period of the first gaming state.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature C2, the first notification is performed during the period of the first gaming state, so that the player knows the second gaming state that shifts after the first gaming state in the middle of the first gaming state. Can be done. Therefore, the player's attention to the game can be improved, and the expectation for the next game state can be improved.

Feature C3.
The gaming machine according to the feature C3 is the gaming machine according to the feature C2.
The first notification control means is characterized in that the timing of starting the first notification is different depending on the type of the second gaming state.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature C3, since the start timing of the first notification is different depending on the type of the second gaming state, flexible notification can be performed according to the type of the second gaming state. Further, since the start timing of the first notification is different, the player can be given the pleasure of specifying the type of the second gaming state according to the timing when the first notification is started, and the interest is improved.

Feature C4.
The gaming machine according to the feature C4 is a gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 and C3.
The first notification control means is characterized in that the first notification is terminated at the end of the first gaming state.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature C4, since the first notification is terminated at the end of the first gaming state, the production of the second gaming state is not disturbed by the first notification. For this reason, the player can enjoy the production of the second gaming state without being disturbed, so that the interest is improved.

Feature C5.
The gaming machine according to the feature C5 is a gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 and C3.
The first notification control means is characterized in that the first notification is terminated during the period of the second gaming state.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature C5, since the first notification is terminated during the period of the second gaming state, the first notification is performed from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. Therefore, the flow from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is not divided, and the game can be enjoyed without losing the exhilaration of the series of flow of the gaming state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Feature C6.
The gaming machine according to the feature C6 is a gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 and C3.
The first notification control means is characterized in that the first notification is terminated during the period of the first gaming state.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature C6, the first notification is terminated during the period of the first gaming state. Therefore, during the period of the first gaming state, it is possible to secure a time for performing other notifications and effects after the end of the first notification, and by performing notifications and effects other than the first notification during the secured time. It is possible to improve the convenience and interest of the player.

Feature C7.
The gaming machine according to the feature C7 is the gaming machine according to either the feature C1 or the feature C6.
It is characterized by comprising a reproduction control means (MPU 92, a speaker unit 24) for reproducing the music data of the second gaming state during the period of the first gaming state.

According to the gaming machine according to the feature C7, since the music data of the second gaming state is played during the period of the first gaming state, the gaming state can be changed without interrupting the flow of the gaming state, and the gaming state can be changed. You can enjoy the game without losing the exhilaration of the series of states. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature C8.
The gaming machine according to the feature C8 is the gaming machine according to the feature C7.
The first notification control means is characterized in that the first notification is controlled so as to end at the end of reproduction of the intro portion of the music.

According to the feature C8 of the present invention group, since the first notification ends at the end of the reproduction of the intro portion of the music, the end of the first notification coincides with the end of the intro portion of the music, so that a sense of unity and a feeling of exhilaration can be obtained. Obtainable.

Feature C9.
The gaming machine according to the feature C9 is the gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to the feature 8.
The first notification is characterized by being a voice notification.

According to the feature C9 of the present invention group, since the first notification is notified by voice, it is surely notified to the player who is looking away from the gaming machine, that is, the player who is not paying attention to the display screen G. can do.

Feature C10.
The gaming machine according to the feature C10 is a gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 and C9.
A large winning opening (381) is provided at a position where a game ball launched so as to flow down a predetermined area in the game area can be entered, and a prize ball is given by winning in the first game state. ,
The gaming machine is
At the end of the first gaming state, a second notification control means for causing the player to recognize that the game ball should be launched so as to flow down the predetermined area. (MPU 102, symbol display device 51) or a third notification control means (MPU 92, speaker unit 24) for enabling the third notification to be performed.

According to the feature C10 of the present invention group, in a so-called right-handed machine, an advantageous gaming method can be notified to the player.

Feature C11.
The gaming machine according to the feature C11 is the gaming machine according to the feature C10.
The second notification control means (MPU 102, symbol display device 51) is characterized in that the second notification is performed by a video or an image.

According to the feature C11 of the present invention group, since the second notification is performed by a video or an image, the player can pay attention to the symbol display device 51.

Feature C12.
The gaming machine according to the feature C12 is the gaming machine according to the feature C11.
The third notification control means is characterized in that the third notification is performed by voice.

According to the feature C12 of the present invention group, since the third notification is performed by voice, the player who is looking away from the gaming machine, that is, the player who is not paying attention to the display screen G is also surely notified. be able to.

Feature C13.
The gaming machine according to the feature C13 is a gaming machine according to either the feature C10 or the feature C12.
The third notification control means is characterized in that after the first notification is performed by the first notification means, the third notification is subsequently performed.

According to the feature C13 of the present invention group, since the first notification and the third notification do not overlap, the voice notifications do not overlap, and it is prevented that the player cannot hear at least one of the first notification and the third notification. can do.

Feature C14.
The gaming machine according to the feature C14 is the gaming machine according to the feature C7.
The first gaming state is a special gaming state (big hit game) that is more advantageous than the normal state.
The reproduction control means is characterized in that the music data is reproduced during the ending period of the first gaming state.

According to the feature C14 of the present invention group, the music data of the second gaming state (RUSH mode) that shifts after the first gaming state (big hit game) is controlled so as to be played during the ending period of the special gaming state. .. In other words, control is performed so that the music data in the second gaming state is played at the end portion of the first gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively shift the mode without interrupting the flow from the special gaming state to the gaming state (RUSH mode) after the special gaming state, and the exhilaration of the series of flow of the gaming state is lost. You can enjoy the game without. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature C15.
The gaming machine according to the feature C15 is the gaming machine according to the feature C14.
The reproduction control means is characterized in that the music data is reproduced at the start of the ending period.

According to the feature C15 of the present invention group, the reproduction control means causes the music data to be reproduced at the start of the ending period, so that there is no discomfort even if the reproduction of the music is started from the period of the first gaming state. The mode transition can be performed more smoothly without interrupting the flow from the first gaming state to the second gaming state.

Feature C16.
The gaming machine according to the feature C16 is the gaming machine according to either the feature C1 or the feature C15.
The gaming machine is
A selection operation means (operation button 28) that accepts selection of the type of effect of the second gaming state, and
The effect setting means (MPU92) that sets the effect received by the selection operation means as the effect of the second gaming state, and
It is characterized by having.

According to the feature C16 of the present invention group, since it is possible to select the effect of the second game state that shifts after the first game state, the range of selection of the player can be expanded and the effect that matches the tastes of various players can be selected. Can be provided and the interest can be improved.

Feature C17.
The gaming machine according to the feature C17 is the gaming machine according to the feature C16.
The effect type selection effect control means (MPU92, MPU102, symbol display device 51) for performing an effect for selecting the effect type of the second gaming state is provided.
The effect type selection effect control means is characterized in that an effect for selecting the effect type is performed during the period of the first gaming state.

According to the feature C17 of the present invention group, since the effect can be selected during the period of the first gaming state, the effect of the next gaming state can be known during the first gaming state, and the player's attention level. Can be improved.

Feature C18.
The gaming machine according to the feature C18 is the gaming machine according to the feature C16 or the feature 17.
If the selection operation means cannot accept the selection of the effect type by the final round of the first gaming state, the effect setting means is selecting the effect by the predetermined type of effect or the selection operation means. Is set as an effect of the gaming state that shifts after the first gaming state.

According to the feature C18 of the present invention group, if the selection of the type of effect is not accepted by the selection operation means by the final round of the first gaming state, the effect is being selected by the predetermined type of effect or the selection operation means. Since the effect of is set as the effect of the game state that shifts after the first game state, it is possible to set the effect of the game state that shifts after the first game state even when the player does not perform the selection operation.

According to such a feature C group of the present invention, when the gaming state shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, the player sets the next gaming state in advance according to the type of the second gaming state. The timing of notification is different. Therefore, the following problems can be solved.

When the game state shifts, the player wants to know what kind of game the next game state (game state after the transition) is. However, the gaming state is notified after the gaming state has changed, and the notification lacks flexibility. In addition, for the player, since the first notification is performed at the same timing each time, it becomes a rut, the interest in the first notification is lost, and the player's attention to the game decreases, so that the player moves to the next game state. Expectations do not rise.

As described above, the present invention can be suitably used for gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 25b ... Push button, 35 ... General winning opening, 36 ... First starting opening, 37 ... Second starting opening, 38 ... Variable winning device, 38a ... Large winning opening, 38b ... Opening and closing door, 38c ... Variable Winning drive unit, 39 ... Out port, 51 ... Design display device, 57, 57B1, 57B2 ... Touch sensor, 60 ... Main control device, 62 ... MPU, 90 ... Voice emission control device, 92 ... MPU, 100 ... Display control device , 102 ... MPU.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine including a storage means in which voice data and music data are stored, and a reproduction control means for reproducing the voice data and music data stored in the storage means.
The storage means is
The first notification data that enables the player to recognize the information regarding the second state following the first state in the special gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state , and
The game ball should be launched so as to flow down a predetermined area in the game area by voice so that the game ball wins a prize in the specific ball-entry means for which the prize ball is given by winning in the specific period of the special game state. The second notification data that enables the player to recognize it,
Specific music data similar to the music data played in the second gaming state during the period of the first gaming state is stored .
The specific music data is
The first data corresponding to a predetermined portion of the specific music data and the second data corresponding to a portion other than the predetermined portion from the start to the predetermined portion are stored separately .
The reproduction control means is
The specific music data is played back during the period of the first gaming state, and after the first data is played back, the second data is repeatedly played back .
The gaming machine is
After the end of the first notification, the second notification is performed, and the second notification is performed.
When a specific operation is not performed by the player within a predetermined period during the first notification, the first notification ends together with the end of playback from the start of the specific music data to the predetermined portion. Configured,
The second notification ends during the period of the first state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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