JP7423437B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines that allow players to play games.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game ball enters a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. There is something composed of Further, a variable display means capable of variable display (also referred to as "fluctuation") of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined gaming value is displayed. There are some machines (so-called pachinko machines) that are configured to give players the following:

In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information on the variable display device, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is stopped. A winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game stops, a predetermined game medium is paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the gaming state is changed to a predetermined gaming value to the player. There are some machines that are configured to give the same amount of money to players (so-called slot machines).

It should be noted that the winning value means paying out prize balls or giving points or prizes in response to the winning of game balls in the winning area. In addition, gaming value refers to the fact that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device installed in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for the player who is likely to hit a winning ball, or that the player This means creating a right to be in an advantageous state, or creating a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are more likely to be met.

In a pachinko game machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of a variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started on a variable display means based on a game ball winning a prize in a starting prize opening. When this occurs, a “jackpot (advantageous state)” occurs. Note that the derivation display means to display the symbols in a stopped state. When a jackpot occurs, for example, a jackpot opening is opened a predetermined number of times and the game enters a jackpot game state in which it is easy to hit a winning ball. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prizes are won in the big winning hole, the big winning hole is closed. The number of times the big prize opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). Note that an opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening will be closed when the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big prize opening may be referred to as a round.

Among such gaming machines, some are configured to be able to display an action promotion display to encourage the player's actions. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that when an operation is enabled, an image of the operation means is displayed in a large size in the center of the display area, and the outcome of the battle performance is notified as a result of the operation. It is also stated that there are two types of images of the operating means: an image corresponding to a push button and an image corresponding to a stick controller.

JP 2018-068447 (Paragraphs 0311, 0312, 0317, 0318, Figure 33, Figure 35)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the performance that is executed by displaying the action promotion display.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the performance effect when performing a performance by displaying an action promotion display.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine capable of playing games and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a first performance that displays a first character image and a second performance that displays a second character image;
a motion promotion display means capable of displaying a motion promotion display for promoting a predetermined motion of a player;
a validity period display means capable of displaying a validity period display corresponding to a validity period of the predetermined operation, and updating and displaying the validity period display according to the elapse of the validity period of the predetermined operation;
Promotion sound output means capable of outputting a promotion sound for promoting the predetermined action;
an operable movable member;
a game operation sound output means capable of outputting a game operation sound according to the predetermined operation;
a movable operation sound output means capable of outputting a movable operation sound corresponding to the operation of the movable member according to the predetermined operation when controlled to the advantageous state;
A state control means capable of controlling a first state and a second state that is more advantageous than the first state,
The promoting sound output means is
In the first state,
The common promotion sound can be output when the operation promotion display and the validity period display are displayed in the case where the first effect is executed and the case where the second effect is executed,
In the second state,
When the first effect is executed, the promotion sound corresponding to the first character image is output while the action promotion display and the validity period display are being displayed;
When the second effect is executed, the promotion sound corresponding to the second character image is output while the action promotion display and the validity period display are being displayed;
The game operation sound output means includes:
outputting the game operation sound when controlled to the advantageous state and when not controlled to the advantageous state;
outputting the game operation sound that is common when the first character image is displayed and when the second character image is displayed;
The movable operation sound output means outputs the movable operation sound at a louder volume than the game operation sound.
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect when displaying the movement promotion display and performing the performance.
(Means 1) The other gaming machine is a gaming machine that can play a game and be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and has a first character image (for example, an image CA of character A). ), and a second effect (for example, Battle Reach B) that displays a second character image (e.g., image CB of character B). For example, the part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811 in the performance control CPU 120) and the action promotion display for promoting the player's actions (for example, the part (7) in FIG. 8-33) , (8), and operation displays shown in FIGS. 8-36 (7) and (8)) (for example, step 012IWS814 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811 in the production control CPU 120). , S835) and the valid period display corresponding to the valid period of the player's operation (for example, as shown in FIGS. Validity period display means (for example, Step 012IWS814 using the process table selected in Step 012IWS811 in the production control CPU 120 , S835) and a promotion sound output means (for example, A part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811 in the performance control CPU 120), and when the first performance is executed, when displaying the operation promotion display, a valid period display is provided. In response to the updated display, a promotion sound corresponding to the first character image is output (for example, a promotion sound for character A is output using sound data SD24), and when the second effect is executed, the operation When displaying the promotion display, a promotion sound corresponding to the second character image is output in accordance with the update display of the validity period display (for example, a promotion sound for character B is output using the sound data SD34. ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect when displaying the movement promotion display and performing the performance.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in characteristic part 012IW. It is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a special variable winning ball device in the characteristic part 012IW. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards etc. in the characteristic part 012IW. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table and a small hit determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening pattern of a small winning game. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the feature section 012IW. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the feature section 012IW. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the production control command. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the production control command. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing in the characteristic part 012IW. It is a flowchart showing special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart showing special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows small hit release preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows processing during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows small hit closure post-processing. It is a flowchart showing jackpot end processing. FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions in the feature section 012IW. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing. 3 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an operation display execution timing determination table. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an operating means determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of sound data (sound number data) used when super reach is executed. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of sound data (sound number data) used when a battle reach is executed. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of sound data (sound number data) used when a battle reach is executed. It is a flowchart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows waiting processing per special figure. It is an explanatory view for explaining the performance mode when super reach is executed. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a performance mode when a battle reach is executed. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a performance mode when a battle reach is executed. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a performance mode when a battle reach is executed. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a performance mode when a battle reach is executed. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a performance mode when a battle reach is executed. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a performance mode when a battle reach is executed.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be explained.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

At a predetermined position on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the gaming area), a variable display (also referred to as a special game) of special symbols (also referred to as special symbols) as multiple types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The special design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

Note that "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns described below, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, or one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or fluctuation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible displays that correspond to variable displays.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. Further, the sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

Furthermore, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Accordingly, the first pending memory number is displayed, and the second pending display 25B displays the second pending memory number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the left and right lower sides of the game area), general winning holes 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning hole is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is equipped with a big winning hole door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a big winning hole as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the big winning hole door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

When game balls enter the grand prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole, and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering the game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED, etc., and performs variable display of normal symbols as multiple types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. This variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a ordinary symbol game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, a common figure game is executed.

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects, etc. are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed down by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the button or the like. An operation on push button 31B is detected by push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Summary of game progress)
When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (symbol per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When a game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, a second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Further, if a special symbol (a losing symbol, for example "-") different from the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "loser".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and upper limit opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc., described later), and the jackpot can be adjusted accordingly. The type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or hardly any prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", will be returned to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

A state in which variable probability control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which variable probability control is not executed is also referred to as a low probability state. A state in which time saving control is being executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which time saving control is not being executed is also referred to as a low base state. Combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the variable-probability state is a high-probability high-base state, and the normal state is called a low-probability low-base state. The high certainty state and low base state is also referred to as the high certainty low base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 This may be done by turning on/off the light, moving the movable body 32, etc.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decorative pattern). The display result of the variable display of symbols is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are all stopped and displayed on predetermined valid lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "small win", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1 3 5" etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "small hit"). As an example, decorative symbols constituting a chance are displayed in a stopped state on predetermined active lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot" for some jackpot types (jackpot type in a jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state) and when it becomes a "small win". , a common determined decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special pattern game is a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. It's okay.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In addition, various other boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, a power supply board, and the like.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and includes the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of the special drawing game (including management of reservations), execution of the general drawing game (including management of reservations), jackpot, etc. It has a function to control the gaming state, small winning gaming state, gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104, and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first pending). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the ordinary card hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The performance control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 to perform a performance (a process for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the performance control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The performance control CPU 120 displays execution of the performance based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by a player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes a performance based on a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal that designates the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound in synchronization with the display of the effect images and turn on/off the game effect lamps 9. or supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You can do it like this.

The random number circuit 124 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used to execute various effects. The random number for presentation may be updated by the presentation control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the production control board 12, the audio control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as subboards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

(Main operations of main board 11)
First, the main operations of the main board 11 will be explained. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process to clear the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command instructing initialization to the production control board 12 (step S9). When receiving the performance control command, the performance control CPU 120 displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage or the like (power outage), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes unable to operate due to the power supply stop. In this power supply stop processing, processing for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, data protection processing for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes adding error detection codes (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for proceeding with the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), as well as backup flag states and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, for example, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the gaming state is restored to the state at the time of power supply stoppage, and if the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols will be restarted from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. That will happen.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command to the production control board 12 to instruct recovery from the power outage (step S7). In line with this, a performance control command that specifies the backed-up gaming state before the power outage, or a performance control command that specifies the display result of the special game that is currently being executed if the special game is being executed. A command may also be sent. These commands can be the same as the commands that are set to be sent in the special design process described later. When the performance control CPU 120 receives a performance control command that specifies the time of recovery from a power outage, it notifies the image display device 5, for example, that recovery from a power outage has been completed or that recovery from a power outage is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The performance control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the performance control command.

After completing the restoration process or initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the gaming control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). After that, loop processing begins. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number updating process is executed to update at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of gaming state, etc. (For details, see (described later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal pattern process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This makes it possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal map hit". The normal pattern game is executed by driving the normal pattern display 20, and the number of normal patterns pending is displayed by lighting the normal pattern pending display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a starting winning, store pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the pending storage number. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, a process of pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to send the production control command to the production control board 12 to specify the determination results such as the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and the pre-read judgment. . The performance control command at the time of start winning that is set to be transmitted is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) stored in the ROM 101 are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the production control board 12. In the production control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is a "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start a round in the jackpot game state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being a "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the jackpot type, the opening upper limit period for keeping the jackpot open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of rounds to open the jackpot has reached the set upper limit number of runs, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of runs has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot game state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot game state, and a process that changes the probability in response to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit opening preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small win opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the large winning opening to be open in the small winning gaming state based on the display result being "small winning". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small winning opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing that returns the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the timing for ending the small winning game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10" and the small winning opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small win ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a performance operation to notify the end of the small win game state has elapsed. Here, when the small winning gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before entering the small winning gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning ending process ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and checking a predetermined operation.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

Furthermore, on the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving a production control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on, the production control CPU 120 automatically disables interrupts, but if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, interrupts are disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI order). The production control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the production control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port included in the I/O 125 that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The production control command taken in at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various production control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the production control command reception buffer, the read production control commands are Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read performance control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the performance control command received and the content specified by the performance control command can be confirmed in the performance control process processing. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the performance control command specifies a gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process processing, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 7, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the production control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177, depending on the value of the production process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., the determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, if the command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

The small hit performance process in step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance control process flag is "4". In this small win performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small win game state, and executes various performance controls in the small win game state based on the setting content. . In addition, in the small hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the small win game state, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small win ending production. It is updated to a certain "5" and the small hit performance process is ended.

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, for example, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation example of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of a winning, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a winning. It may also be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") may be displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not need to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" does not need to be displayed as a display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 on a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing section, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "higher", "lower", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios may be "0%" and the other ratio may be "100%" or a ratio less than "100%."

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 012IW)
Next, the characteristic part 012IW of this embodiment will be explained. In this feature section 012IW, the gaming state is controlled to be either a normal state (non-high base state (low base state)) or a high base state. In this example, in the high base state, the average normal pattern fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "hitting the normal pattern" in the normal pattern game is higher than in the normal state. For example, in the normal state, the probability of hitting a regular symbol is 10%, while in the high base state, the probability of hitting a regular symbol is increased to 90%, and the game ball is placed in the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting prize opening). It becomes easier to win. Note that this is not limited to such an aspect, and for example, in the high base state, the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port) can be opened longer by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B compared to the normal state. It may be configured so that it is easier for game balls to win. In addition, in the high base state, the average special symbol fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, so that it becomes easier for game balls to enter the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole). You may.

In addition, in this example, in the high base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is likely to be executed, but as will be described later, it is configured such that it can be determined as a small hit only when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The high base state is a state where it is easy to be controlled into a small winning game state.

(Board configuration)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic part 012IW. In the pachinko game machine 1 in characteristic part 012IW, in the game area, the first path of the downstream paths along which game balls flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, A second path different from the first path among the downstream paths along which the balls flow down is mainly provided in an area on the right side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed hitting. The first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball to the left side of the game area, so it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball to the right side of the game area, so it may be called a right-handed route.

Note that the first route and the second route may be configured as different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left gaming area and the right gaming area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 or the arrangement of the gaming nails within the gaming area.

When the game ball that is fired from the ball launcher and hit into the game area in response to the operation of the ball operation handle 30 is guided to the left game area, it is guided, for example, along the array of game nails. Therefore, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the player to the right gaming area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area because it is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

A winning ball device 6A constituting a first starting winning opening is provided as a structure into which the game balls that have been distributed can enter the left gaming area of the gaming area.

The structures that allow the game balls that are divided into the right game area of the game area to enter include a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B that constitutes a second starting winning opening, and a special variable winning opening that constitutes a special winning opening. A ball device 012IW17 and a special variable winning ball device 7 that constitutes a big winning hole are provided.

In the left gaming area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the winning ball device 6A of the winning hole structure. Therefore, when aiming to cause a game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player only has to hit the game ball to the left. In addition, in the right gaming area, game nails are placed so that game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 6B, passage gate 41, special variable winning ball device 012IW17, and special variable winning ball device 7 among the winning opening structures. It is planted. Therefore, when aiming to cause a game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7, the player should hit the game ball to the right. good.

It should be noted that it may be possible to make it possible for the game balls that are distributed to the right game area to enter the winning ball device 6A, but from the viewpoint of playability, this possibility is lower than the possibility that the game balls that are distributed to the left game area enter the winning ball device 6A. It is desirable that they be extremely low compared to the probability that a ball will enter them. Conversely, it may be possible to allow the game balls that have been hit in the left game area to enter the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, but from the perspective of playability, this possibility is limited to the right side. It is desirable to make the probability extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls that are divided into the game areas will enter them.

The special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is a device for determining the V winning of game balls, which is a condition for generating a jackpot when a small hit occurs.

(Special variable winning ball device)
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 in this feature section 012IW. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is provided with a plate-shaped bottom member 012IW17a that is formed as the bottom of the channel through which the game balls flow, and in the small winning game state, the bottom member 012IW17a By moving the bottom member 012IW17a backward from the closed state in which it is moved forward forward, the special winning opening which becomes the winning area is brought into the open state. The game ball that has entered the special winning hole is detected by the special winning hole switch 012IW24.

In addition, in this example, when a game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning hole) and is detected by the count switch 23, 15 winning balls are obtained, whereas the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning hole) receives 15 winning balls. When a game ball enters the ball device 012IW17 (special winning hole) and is detected by the special winning hole switch 012IW24, three prize balls are obtained.

Further, the bottom member 012IW17a is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 012IW83 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

In this characteristic part 012IW, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the game balls that have won in the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 (special winning hole) are further routed through a guidance path provided on the right side of the special variable winning ball device 012IW17. Guided to 012IW01. The guide route 012IW01 further branches into two routes 012IW02, 03, and the game ball guided to the guide route 012IW01 is guided to the left route 012IW02 or the right route 012IW03. The left path 012IW02 is a V winning hole, and the game ball that has entered the V winning hole is detected by the V winning hole switch 012IW25.

As shown in Figure 8-2, a V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is provided near the entrance of the left route 012IW02 (V winning opening), and when the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is in the open state, the guidance The game ball guided to the path 012IW01 enters the left path 012IW02 (V winning hole), and the V winning hole is possible. Further, when the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is in the closed state, the game ball guided to the guide path 012IW01 enters the right path 012IW03 and is discharged to the back side of the game area.

The V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 012IW84 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

In addition, in this characteristic part 012IW, when the small winning gaming state is controlled, the game ball enters the V winning opening 012IW02 during the small winning gaming state and is detected by the V winning opening switch 012IW25, on the condition that, After the end of the small winning game, the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state.

Furthermore, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is formed with a plurality of regulating pieces that reduce the speed of the game balls flowing down on the bottom member 012IW17a. In this example, the regulating piece is provided in the special variable winning ball device 012IW17, so that the downward direction of the game ball is controlled so that the game ball flowing down from the upper right to the lower left meander with the movement of the front and back component. change so that the time it takes for its flow to flow is slower than it would be without the restriction piece.

In addition, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, in the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 (special winning opening), a special winning opening switch 012IW24 is provided on the upstream side, and a V winning opening and a discharge opening are provided on the downstream side. Although a case has been shown in which the V winning a prize opening switch 012IW25 is provided on the V winning a prize opening side by branching to the V winning a prize opening side, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the upstream side of the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 (special winning opening) is branched into the V winning opening side and the general winning opening side, and the V winning opening switch 012IW25 is provided on the V winning opening side, and the general It may be configured such that a special winning opening switch 012IW24 is provided on the winning opening side.

(Substrate configuration)
FIG. 8-3 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the feature section 012IW. As shown in FIG. 8-3, in this characteristic part 012IW, the switch circuit 110 includes a gate switch 21, a starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and a second starting port switch 22B), a count switch 23, and a special winning port. Detection signals from the switch 012IW24 and the V winning a prize opening switch 012IW25 (such as a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) are taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, solenoid 82, solenoid 012IW83, and solenoid 012IW84) from the microcomputer 100 for game control, and converts it to the solenoid 81 for ordinary electric accessories or the big prize. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 for the opening door (special variable winning ball device 7), the solenoid 012IW83 for the special variable winning ball device 012IW17, and the solenoid 012IW84 for the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04.

(Jackpot determination table and small hit determination table)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot determination table and a small hit determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-4(A) shows an example of the jackpot determination table. In this example, as shown in Figure 8-4, the probability is approximately 1/300 whether the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. It was decided that it would be a jackpot.

FIG. 8-4(B) shows an example of a small hit determination table when performing a variable display of the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-4(C) shows an example of a small hit determination table when performing a variable display of the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 8-4(B), in this example, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the small hit probability is 0%. In addition, as shown in Figure 8-4 (C), in this example, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, approximately 1/7
It is decided to make a small hit with a probability of .

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIGS. 8-5(A) and 8-5(B) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 8-5(A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-5(B) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 8-5(A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to to determine the type of jackpot as either "7R jackpot A" or "7R jackpot B."

As shown in FIG. 8-5(B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to to determine the type of jackpot as either "10R jackpot" or "4R jackpot".

"7R jackpot A" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot gaming state for 7 rounds and shifts to a high base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. When the state shifts to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the fluctuating display of the second special symbol seven times ends or the next jackpot occurs.

"7R jackpot B" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot gaming state for 7 rounds and shifts to a high base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. When the high base state is entered, the high base state is maintained until one fluctuating display of the second special symbol ends or the next jackpot occurs.

The "10R jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the game to be in a jackpot gaming state for 10 rounds and then shifts to a high base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. When the state shifts to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the fluctuating display of the second special symbol seven times ends or the next jackpot occurs.

"4R jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the game to be in a jackpot gaming state for 4 rounds and then shifts to a high base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. When shifting to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the seven fluctuating displays are completed or the next jackpot occurs.

In addition, in this example, when the high base state is controlled, there are cases where the number of high bases is as small as 1, and cases where the number of high bases is as high as 7, but the number of high bases is as small as 1. The high base state is also referred to as a "first high base state", and the high base state in which the number of high bases is as high as 7 is also referred to as a "second high base state".

As shown in Figure 8-5 (A), in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and results in a jackpot, it is determined that "7R jackpot A" is determined with a probability of 5%, and with a probability of 95%. ``7R jackpot B'' is determined with a probability of . In addition, as shown in Figure 8-5 (B), in this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a jackpot is achieved, it is determined that there is a 50% probability of a "10R jackpot", and the 50% It is determined that it is a "4R jackpot" with a probability of %.

(Opening pattern for small winning games)
Next, the opening pattern of the small winning game will be explained. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the opening pattern of the small winning game. As shown in FIG. 8-6, after starting the small winning game at timing S1, when 8 seconds have elapsed (timing S2), the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is controlled to be in the open state, and then 8 seconds have elapsed. The open state of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 continues until (see FIG. 8-6(C)).

In the case of a small win, 8 seconds is set as the time before opening the special winning opening (fanfare time) from the start of the small winning game until the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to the open state, and the V winning opening At the same time as the opening/closing plate 012IW04 is controlled to the open state, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 (special winning opening) is controlled to the open state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-6(A), during the period in which the V winning a prize opening/closing plate 012IW04 is controlled in the open state, the opening of the special winning a prize mouth for 0.016 seconds is performed four times. Therefore, in the case of a small win, the opening of the special winning hole for 0.016 seconds will be performed four times during the V winning period.

In addition, in this example, the opening time of each special winning hole in the small hit is extremely short, 0.016 seconds, but as already explained, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is formed with a plurality of regulating pieces. Since about 2 to 3 game balls are meandering down on the bottom member 012IW17a of the special variable winning ball device 012IW17, even if the opening time is short, if the bottom member 012IW17a is controlled to be open, The game ball on the bottom member 012IW17a can fall into the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 and win a prize.

If the game ball enters the special winning hole and wins a V prize, the jackpot will be won after the final opening of the special winning hole is completed, the closing time of the specified period (interval time) and the end time of the small hit (ending time) have elapsed. Shifting to the gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8-6(B), the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state from the second round to the fourth round.

In addition, in this example, when the final opening of the special winning opening is completed in the small winning game, the small winning game is ended based on the elapse of the closing time (interval time) and the small winning end time (ending time). Although this example is illustrated, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a detection switch capable of detecting game balls is provided in the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 (special winning hole) at two locations, one on the upstream side and one on the downstream side, and after the last closing time (interval time) has elapsed, the upstream After waiting until the number of detections by the detection switch on the side and the detection switch on the downstream side match (all the winning game balls are ejected into the special prize opening), the small hit end time (ending time) is reached, and the small win is won. The small winning game may be configured to end when the end time (ending time) has elapsed.

(Fluctuation pattern table)
FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of variation pattern tables in the feature section 012IW. Of these, FIG. 8-7(A) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the first special symbol. Moreover, FIG. 8-7(B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table [for normal state] for the second special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-8(C) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [for the first high base state]. Further, FIG. 8-8(D) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [for the second high base state].

First, the variation pattern of the first special symbol will be explained using FIG. 8-7(A). As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in this example, when performing a variable display of the first special symbol, if the first special symbol is out of order, the variable pattern PA1-1 (normal variation), the variation pattern PA1-1 (normal variation), The pattern is determined to be one of pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variable pattern PA3-1 (super reach A), and variable pattern PA3-2 (super reach B). In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in this example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, if it becomes a jackpot, the variable pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), Either the variation pattern PB3-1 (super reach A) or the variation pattern PB3-2 (super reach B) is determined.

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol [for normal state] will be explained using FIG. 8-7(B). As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in this example, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol in the normal state, if it is a miss (unless it is immediately after the end of the first high base state) , the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), fluctuation pattern PA3-1 (super reach A), and fluctuation pattern PA3-2 (super reach B). be done. In addition, as shown in Figure 8-7 (B), in this example, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in case of a jackpot or small hit (immediately after the end of the first high base state). (b), the variation pattern is determined to be one of variation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PB3-1 (super reach A), and variation pattern PB3-2 (super reach B).

In addition, in this example, when controlled to the first high base state, the number of high bases itself is one, but up to four second pending memories (hereinafter referred to as remaining pending) are stored during the first high base state. ) can be stored, so the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed up to five times, including one first high base state and the variable display for the four remaining reservations. As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in this example, even in the normal state, if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed for the remaining reservation after the end of the first high base state, there is a loss. is determined to be either variable pattern PA4-1 (battle reach A) or variable pattern PA4-2 (battle reach B) as the variable pattern. In addition, as shown in Figure 8-7 (B), in this example, even in the normal state, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol for the remaining reservation after the end of the first high base state, the jackpot or small If it is a hit, either the variable pattern PB4-1 (battle reach A) or the variable pattern PB4-2 (battle reach B) is determined as the variable pattern.

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol [for the first high base state] will be explained using FIG. 8-8(C). As shown in FIG. 8-8(C), in this example, if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed in the first high base state and the result is a miss, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 is used as the fluctuation pattern. (Battle Reach A) or variation pattern PA4-2 (Battle Reach B). In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-8(C), in this example, if a jackpot or small hit occurs when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the first high base state, as a variation pattern, The variable pattern PB4-1 (battle reach A) or the variable pattern PB4-2 (battle reach B) is determined.

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol [for the second high base state] will be explained using FIG. 8-8(D). As shown in FIG. 8-8(D), in this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed in the second high base state and the result is a miss, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is used as the fluctuation pattern. (normal variation), variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA3-1 (super reach A), or variation pattern PA3-2 (super reach B). In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-8(D), in this example, if a jackpot or small hit occurs when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the second high base state, as a variation pattern, The variable pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), the variable pattern PB3-1 (super reach A), or the variable pattern PB3-2 (super reach B) is determined.

In addition, in this example, when fluctuation pattern PA3-1 or fluctuation pattern PB3-1 is selected, super reach A is executed during fluctuation display, and when fluctuation pattern PA3-2 or fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is selected. In this case, super reach B is executed during the variable display, but when super reach A is executed, an effect using the image of character A is executed on the image display device 5, and super reach B is executed. If so, an effect using the image of character B is executed on the image display device 5.

In addition, in this example, when variation pattern PA4-1 or variation pattern PB4-1 is selected, battle reach A is executed during variation display, and variation pattern PA4-2 or variation pattern PB4-2 is selected. In this case, Battle Reach B is executed during the variable display, but when Battle Reach A is executed, an effect using the image of character A is executed on the image display device 5, and Battle Reach B is executed. If so, an effect using the image of character B is executed on the image display device 5.

Further, in this example, in the normal symbol process processing (step S26), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is a hit (ordinary symbol hit), and based on the determination result, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is a hit (ordinary symbol hit). Control is performed to execute the fluctuating display, but in this example, in the normal state, it is determined that the probability of hitting a common symbol is 10%, and in the high base state, it is determined that the probability is 90%. It is decided that the probability of hitting a common map is . In addition, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole) to be in an open state based on the determination that the normal symbol has been won in the normal symbol process process (step S26).

(Game flow)
Here, the flow of the game in this feature section 012IW will be explained. In this example, when the gaming state is the normal state (normal state (non-high base state)), the player performs a firing operation of the game ball (so-called left-handed hitting) aiming at the left side of the gaming area. In this example, the game ball that enters the left side area of the gaming area cannot or will not enter the second starting prize opening, and since the probability of hitting a normal figure is low under normal conditions, the game ball enters the second starting winning opening. It is extremely rare for a ball to win a prize, and in most cases a variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Therefore, in this example, small hits rarely occur during the normal state.

Next, when a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the normal state, the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state (so-called initial jackpot gaming state). After the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, and the probability of 7R jackpot B is as high as 95%. 1 high base state) is maintained (in the rare case of a 7R probability variable jackpot A with a 5% probability, it may immediately shift to the 7 high base state (second high base state) at the first hit. be).

When controlled to the high base state (first high base state), the player performs a firing operation of the game ball (so-called right-handed hitting) aiming at the right side of the game area. In this example, the game ball that enters the right side area of the game area is unable or difficult to enter the first starting winning hole, and in the high base state, the probability of hitting a regular symbol is high (in addition, the second special symbol The variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol), and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the first high base state. In this case, the number of high bases itself is one, but since a maximum of four remaining reservations can be stored during the first high base state, one first high base state and four remaining Including the variable display for the hold, the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed up to five times. In this example, since the probability of a small hit is approximately 1/7 (see Figure 8-4 (C)), if a small hit occurs during the fluctuating display of the second special symbol five times, after the V winning After the jackpot game, it is controlled to the second high base state seven times. If there is no small hit during the fluctuating display of the second special symbol 5 times (or if you do not succeed in winning a V prize even if you hit a small hit), the state will shift to the normal state, and the state will not be referred to as a consecutive winning state. It won't happen.

When controlled to the second high base state, the number of high bases itself is 7, but since a maximum of 4 remaining reservations can be stored during the second high base state, the maximum number of times remaining in the second high base state is 7. The variable display of special symbols can be executed 11 times. In this example, since the probability of getting a small hit is about 1/7 (see Figure 8-4 (C)), if you move to the second high base state, the second special symbol will change 11 times. You can expect a certain amount of small wins, and it is easy to continue winning consecutive games. If a small hit occurs during the variable display of the second special symbol 11 times, after the jackpot game after winning the V prize, control is again made to the second high base state of the 7th time, and the consecutive winning state is continued. If there is no small win during the 11th variable display of the second special symbol (or if the player does not succeed in winning a V prize even if a small win occurs), the state shifts to the normal state and the consecutive winning state ends.

Although the probability is as low as about 1/300, there are cases where a 10R jackpot or 4R jackpot occurs during a high base state or with the balance pending, and the second high base state continues for 7 times.

(Production control command)
8-9 and FIG. 8-10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the production control command sent to the production control CPU 120. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, command 80XX(H) is an effect control command that specifies a variation pattern of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols. (variable pattern command). Note that the performance control command that specifies the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, upon receiving any of the commands 80XX(H), the production control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 specification command) (missing specification command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variable pattern command is a failure.

Command 9001 (H) is a performance control command (display result 2 designation command (7R jackpot A designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is 7R jackpot A. . Command 9002 (H) is a production control command (display result 3 specification command (7R jackpot B specification command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variable pattern command is 7R jackpot B. . Command 9003 (H) is a production control command (display result 4 specification command (10R jackpot specification command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variable pattern command is a 10R jackpot. Command 9004 (H) is a performance control command (display result 5 designation command (4R jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variable pattern command is a 4R jackpot.

Command 9005 (H) is a performance control command (display result 6 designation command (small hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variable pattern command is a small win.

Command A000 (H) is a performance control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol. Command A100 (H) is a production control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol.

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (jackpot start specification command: fanfare specification command) that specifies the start of a jackpot game. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (jackpot end specification command: ending specification command) that specifies the end of the jackpot game.

Command B1XX(H) is an effect control command (big winning opening display command) that specifies the display during a round during the jackpot game. Note that the number of rounds to be displayed is set in "XX". Command B2XX(H) is an effect control command (display command after opening of the jackpot opening) that specifies the display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) during the jackpot game.

Command B300 (H) is a performance control command (small win start designation command) that specifies the start of a small win game. Command B301 (H) is a performance control command (small win end designation command) that specifies the end of the small win game.

Command B400 (H) is a performance control command (big winning opening winning designation command) that specifies that a game ball has won in the big winning opening. Command B401 (H) is a performance control command (special winning opening designation command) that specifies that a game ball has won a prize in the special winning opening. Command B402 (H) is a performance control command (V winning hole winning designation command) that specifies that a game ball has won a prize in the V winning hole in the special winning hole.

Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first pending memory number is increased by one. Command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second pending memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second pending memory number is increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (first pending memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first pending memory number is decreased by one. Command C101 (H) is an effect control command (second pending memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second pending memory number is decreased by one.

Command E000(H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. Command E001 (H) is an effect control command (first high base state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is controlled to the first high base state. Command E002 (H) is an effect control command (second high base state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is controlled to the second high base state.

When the production control CPU 120 (specifically, production control CPU 120) mounted on the production control board 12 receives the production control command described above from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 8-9 and FIG. 8-10, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the tone number data is output to the audio control board 13. Note that production control commands other than the production control commands shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. For example, a more detailed performance control command regarding the jackpot game and a performance control command indicating the game state (for example, a performance control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.

(Special design process processing)
FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing in the feature section 012IW. In this example, the starting winning determination process (step 012IWS101) is almost the same as the starting winning determining process (step S101) shown in FIG. Further, the special symbol normal processing (step 012IWS110) to special symbol stop processing (step 012IWS113) are generally similar to the special symbol normal processing (step S110) to special symbol stop processing (step S113) shown in FIG. However, in this example, when a small winning symbol is derived and displayed, the process moves to small winning release preprocessing (step 012IWS114). Further, when a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (so-called direct hit), the process moves to jackpot release preprocessing (step 012IWS117).

Small hit release preprocessing (step 012 IWS114): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 100 executes the process of controlling the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 to the open state, and changes the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) to the small hit opening process (step 012IWS115) to a value (5 in this example).

Small hit opening process (step 012 IWS115): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. If the opening time elapses while the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is open, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to the closed state, and if the closing time elapses while the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is closed and it is still open. If the number of times remains, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to be in an open state. In addition, when it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04, the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is controlled to open, and when it is the timing to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04, the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is controlled to open. 012IW04 is controlled to be closed. In addition, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning opening switch 012IW25 is turned on, and if the V winning opening switch 012IW25 is turned on, the V winning winning flag is set. When all openings of the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 are completed and the closing time (interval time) has passed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed to the value corresponding to the small hit post-closure process (step 012IWS116). In this example, update to 6).

Small hit closing post-processing (step 012 IWS116): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. When the V winning flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the jackpot release preprocessing (step 012 IWS117). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 012 IWS110).

The jackpot release preprocessing (step 012IWS117) to the jackpot end processing (step 012IWS120) are generally the same as the jackpot release preprocessing (step S114) to the jackpot end processing (step S117) shown in FIG.

In addition, in this example, after a jackpot is determined and the jackpot/small win symbol is derived and displayed, or after a V win occurs during a small win game and the small win game ends, the case immediately shifts to the jackpot game. is shown, but is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, instead of immediately transitioning to the jackpot game, the configuration may be such that the transition to the jackpot game is made on the condition that the game ball passes through an operating gate (which may also be used as the passing gate 41) provided in the gaming area. Good too.

(Special design normal processing)
FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal processing (step 012IWS110) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step 012IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total number of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is checked. If the total number of pending memories is not 0, the CPU 103 checks whether the second number of pending memories is 0 (step 012 IWS52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage counter for counting the second pending storage number is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 uses the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set in (step 012IWS53). If the second pending memory number is 0 (that is, if only the first pending memory number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step 012IWS54).

In this characteristic part 012IW, by executing the processing of steps 012IWS52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in priority to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

In addition, the aspect shown in this example is not limited, and for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed in the order in which the game ball wins in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole. It may be configured as follows.

Next, in the RAM 102, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (Step 012IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending memory number = 1 in the first pending memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending memory number = 1 in the second pending memory number buffer. and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the pending storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 012IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first pending memory number counter, and stores each storage area in the first pending memory number buffer. Shift the contents of . Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second pending memory number counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second pending memory number buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 saves the storage area corresponding to the first pending memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending memory number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value stored in is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number=n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending memory number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first pending memory number (or each second pending memory number) is extracted is always based on the first pending memory number (or each second pending memory number). The second pending storage number) is arranged to match the order of 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Then, the CPU 103 reduces the value of the total number of pending memories by one. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is subtracted by 1 (step 012 IWS57). Note that the CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number for hit determination from the random number buffer area (step 012IWS58), and executes the jackpot determination module (step 012IWS59). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the random numbers for winning determination extracted in the starting winning determination process (step 012IWS101) and stored in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer in advance to determine the jackpot. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see Figure 8-4 (A)) and a random number for hit determination, and if they match, it is determined to be a jackpot. be. In other words, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process. When the value of the random number for hit determination matches any jackpot determination value, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it is determined to be a jackpot (Y in step 012IWS60), the process moves to step 012IWS61. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a jackpot (N in step 012IWS60), the process moves to step 012IWS63. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a jackpot means deciding whether to shift to a jackpot gaming state, but also deciding whether to make a stop symbol on the special symbol display a jackpot symbol. There is also.

In step 012IWS61, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (7R jackpot A, 7R jackpot B, 10R jackpot, 4R jackpot) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area as the jackpot type ( Step 012IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random number extracted in the starting winning determination process (step 012IWS101) and stored in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer in advance, and determines the jackpot type. Then, the process moves to step 012IWS67.

On the other hand, in step 012IWS63, the CPU 103 selects the small hit determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer. In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "1st", select the small hit determination table for the 1st special symbol, and if the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "2nd" , select the small hit determination table for the second special symbol. Then, the CPU 103 uses the selected small hit determination table to perform a lottery process based on the random number for hit determination, and determines whether or not to make a small win (step 012 IWS64). In addition, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), there is no case where a small hit is determined when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is executed, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol When the display is executed, a small hit is determined with a probability of about 1/7.

In addition, in this example, a configuration is shown in which a small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, but it is also low when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. It may be configured such that a small hit can be determined based on probability.

If it is determined to be a small win (Y in step 012IWS65), the CPU 103 sets a small win flag indicating that it is a small win (step 012IWS66). Then, the process moves to step 012IWS67.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, and the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type (step 012 IWS67). In this case, for example, if it is determined to be 7R jackpot A, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "3", and if it is determined to be 7R jackpot B, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "5". ”, and if it is decided to make a 10R jackpot, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be “7”, and if it is decided to be a 4R jackpot, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be “9”. If it is determined to be a small hit, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "1", and if it is determined to be a loss, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "-". Further, the CPU 103 stores the determined special symbol stop symbol in the stop symbol storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 012IWS68).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 012IWS111) (step 012IWS69).

(Fluctuation pattern setting process)
FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step 012IWS111) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first checks whether the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (step 012IWS1701). . If the value of the special pleasure symbol pointer is not a value indicating "second" (that is, if the variable display of the first special symbol is to be executed), the CPU 103 uses the table as a table for determining the variation pattern. , selects the variation pattern table (see FIG. 8-7(A)) for the first special symbol (step 012IWS1702). Further, if set, the CPU 103 resets the after first high base flag indicating that the first high base state has ended (step 012IWS1703). Then, the process moves to step 012IWS1711.

If the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (that is, when performing variable display of the second special symbol), the CPU 103 is controlled to the first high base state. It is checked whether the first high base flag indicating this is set (step 012IWS1704). If the first high base flag is set (that is, in the first high base state), the CPU 103 uses the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table [first for high base state] (see FIG. 8-8(C)) (step 012IWS1705). Then, the process moves to step 012IWS1711.

If the first high base flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether the second high base flag indicating that the control is in the second high base state is set (step 012IWS1706). If the second high base flag is set (that is, in the second high base state), the CPU 103 uses the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table [second for high base state] (see FIG. 8-8(D)) (step 012IWS1707). Then, the process moves to step 012IWS1711.

If the second high base flag is also not set (that is, in the normal state), the CPU 103 checks whether the first high base flag is set (step 012IWS1708). If the flag after the first high base is set (that is, in the normal state after the end of the first high base state), the CPU 103 uses the fluctuation pattern for the second special symbol as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The pattern table [for after the first high base state] (see FIG. 8-7(B)) is selected (step 012IWS1709). On the other hand, if the flag after the first high base is not set, the CPU 103 creates a fluctuation pattern table for the second special symbol [for normal state] (FIG. 8-7(B)) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. (see step 012IWS1710). Then, the process moves to step 012IWS1711.

The variation pattern table for the second special symbol [after the first high base state] selected in step 012IWS1709 includes the variation patterns PA4-1, PA4-2, PB4- shown in FIG. 8-7(B). 1, PB4-2 is set.

Next, the CPU 103 uses the fluctuation pattern table determined to be used in steps 012IWS1702, S1705, S1707, S1709, and S1710 and the random number for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. , it is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 8-7 will be used (step 012IWS1711). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Note that after determining the fluctuation time, a fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from among a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a fluctuation pattern command indicating the determined fluctuation pattern to the performance control CPU 120 (step 012IWS1712).

Further, when the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined in step 012IWS1711, the CPU 103 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer to measure the fluctuation time. (Step 012IWS1713), and starts variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (Step 012IWS1714). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 012IWS1715).

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation process (step 012IWS112) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not it will be a jackpot, if it has not yet been transmitted, and then determines whether or not it will be a small win. Based on the result and the determination result of the jackpot type, control is performed to send any display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) to the performance control CPU 120 (step 012IWS1121).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step 012IWS1122), and when the variable time timer times out (step 012IWS1123), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step 012IWS1123), and when the variable time timer times out (step 012IWS1123), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer. A value corresponding to the symbol confirmation period (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the confirmation period timer (step 010IWS1124). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control CPU 120 (step 010IWS1125). In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation designation command, and if the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" Control is performed to transmit a second symbol confirmation designation command.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step 012IWS113) (step 012IWS1126).

(Special pattern stop processing)
FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step 012IWS113) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol confirmation period timer (step 012IWS131), and checks whether the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 012IWS132). .

If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after the subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has not yet ended), the special symbol stop processing ends. do. If the value of the symbol confirmation period timer after the subtraction is 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has ended), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot flag. It is confirmed whether or not it is set (step 012IWS133).

When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 sets the first high base flag, the second high base flag, and the high base flag for counting the number of executions of the fluctuation display during the high base state. The number counter is reset (step 012IWS134).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 012IWS135). Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer for time before the opening of the big winning hole to measure the time before opening the big winning hole (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be in the open state (step 012 IWS136). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release pre-processing (step 012IWS137).

If the jackpot flag is not set (N in step 012 IWS133), the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the high base frequency counter for counting the number of executions of the fluctuation display during the high base state is 0. (Step 010IWS138). If the value of the high base number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the high base number counter (step 010IWS139), and checks whether the value of the high base number counter after the subtraction is 0. Confirm (Step 010IWS140). If the value of the high base number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 resets the set first high base flag or second high base flag (step 010IWS141), and ends the high base state. Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 010IWS142).

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step 012IWS143). When the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit start designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 012IWS144). Next, the CPU 103 sets the fanfare time (real time) of the small win in the special winning opening pre-opening timer for measuring the special winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to be in the open state. In the example, a value corresponding to 8 seconds is set (step 012IWS145). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release preprocessing (step 012IWS114) (step 012IWS146).

If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is a loss), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 012IWS110) (step 012IWS147).

(Small hit release preprocessing)
FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing the small win release preprocessing (step 012IWS114) in the special symbol process processing. In the small win pre-opening process, the CPU 103 first checks whether the special winning opening pre-opening time timer has timed out (step 012IWS401). If the special winning a prize opening pre-opening time timer has not timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has not elapsed), the process ends as is.

If the special winning opening pre-opening timer has timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has elapsed), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 012IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 to the open state ( Step 012IWS402). Further, the CPU 10103 sets the opening time timer to a value corresponding to the first opening time of the special winning opening (in this example, 0.016 seconds) (Step 012IWS403).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (step 012IWS115) (step 012IWS404).

(Processing during small hit release)
FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening process (step 012IWS115) in the special symbol process process. In the small winning opening process, the CPU 103 first checks whether the special winning opening switch 012IW24 is turned on (step 012IWS421). If the special winning opening switch 012IW24 is in the ON state (that is, if winning of a game ball to the special winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 sends a special winning opening winning designation command to the performance control CPU 120. Control is performed to transmit (step 012 IWS422).

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the V winning a prize opening switch 012IW25 is turned on (step 012IWS423). If the V-winning port switch 012IW25 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of a game ball to the V-winning port is detected), the CPU 103 sends a V-winning port winning designation command to the performance control CPU 120. Control is performed to transmit (step 012 IWS424). Further, the CPU 103 sets a V winning flag indicating that a V winning has been won (step 012IWS425).

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing board 012IW04 (step 012IWS426). In addition, whether or not it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing board 012IW04 can be determined by, for example, setting a timer when starting the small winning game, and determining whether the time from starting the small winning game is a predetermined time (in this example, , 8 seconds). If it is the opening timing of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04, the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 012IW84 and controls the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 to the open state (step 012IWS427).

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 (step 012IWS428). In addition, whether or not it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing board 012IW04 can be determined by, for example, setting a timer when starting to open the V winning opening opening/closing board 012IW04, and starting to open the V winning opening opening/closing board 012IW04. The determination can be made by checking whether the time since then has reached a predetermined time (8 seconds in this example). If it is the closing timing of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 012IW84 and controls the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 to the closed state (step 012IWS429).

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning hole is 0 (step 012IWS430). If the value of the opening time timer is not 0 (that is, if the special winning hole is being opened), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the opening time timer (step 012IWS431), and the value of the opening time timer after the subtraction is Check whether it is 0 (step 012IWS432). If the value of the open time timer is 0, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 012IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 to be in a closed state (step 012IWS433). Further, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined closing time (a value corresponding to the interval time) to a closing time timer for measuring the closing time after opening the special winning opening (step 012IWS434).Then, the process ends.

If the opening time timer is 0 in step 012IWS430 (that is, if the special winning opening is closed), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the closing time timer (step 012IWS435), and the value of the closing time timer after the subtraction. It is confirmed whether or not is 0 (step 012IWS436). If the value of the closing time timer is 0, the CPU 103 checks whether all the special winning openings have already been opened (Step 012IWS437). In this example, if the special winning opening has already been opened four times, it is determined as Y in step 012IWS437, and the process moves to step 012IWS440.

If all of the special winning holes have not been opened (that is, if the second to fourth openings remain), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 012IW83 to keep the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 in the open state. (Step 012IWS438). Further, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the opening time (0.016 seconds in this example) in the closing time timer (step 012IWS439). Then, the process ends.

If all the special winning openings have been opened (Y in step 012 IWS437), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning closing post-processing (step 012 IWS116) (step 012 IWS440). ).

(Processing after small hit closure)
FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing the small winning closure post-processing (step 012IWS116) in the special symbol process processing. In the small win closing post-processing, the CPU 103 checks whether the small win end display timer is set (step 012IWS451), and if the small win end display timer is set, the process moves to step 012IWS453. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 sets the small hit end display timer to a display corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed on the image display device 5 (small win end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 012IWS452), and the process ends.

In step 012IWS453, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the small winning end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the small win end display timer is 0, that is, whether the small win end display time has elapsed (step 012IWS454). If the time has not elapsed, the process ends.

If the small winning end display time has elapsed, the CPU 103 checks whether the V winning flag is set (step 012IWS455). If the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the first high base flag, the second high base flag, and the high base number counter (step 012IWS456). Further, the CPU 103 resets the V winning flag (step 012IWS457). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 012IWS458). Further, the CPU 103 sets a timer for time before opening the big prize opening (step 012IWS459).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot start pre-processing (step 012IWS117) (step 012IWS460).

If it is confirmed in the process of step 012IWS455 that the V winning flag is not set, the CPU 103 resets the small win flag (step 012IWS461). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a small hit end designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 012IWS462). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 012IWS110) (step 012IWS463).

(Jackpot end processing)
FIG. 8-19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step 012IWS121) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 checks whether the jackpot end display timer is set (step 012IWS531), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process moves to step 012IWS535. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the jackpot flag or the small win flag (step 012 IWS532), and performs control to send a jackpot end designation command (step 012 IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot end display timer to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is performed on the image display device 5 (jackpot end display time) (step 012 IWS534), and executes the process. finish.

In step 012IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 012 IWS536). If the time has not elapsed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 012IWS536), the CPU 103 checks whether the jackpot to be ended this time is 7R jackpot B (step 010IWS537). It should be noted that whether or not it is the 7R jackpot B can be determined, for example, by checking the stop symbols of the special symbols stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 010IWS68. If it is 7R jackpot B, the CPU 103 sets the first high base flag and controls to the first high base state (step 010IWS538). Further, the CPU 103 sets the high base number counter to "1" (step 010IWS539). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a first high base state designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 010IWS540). Then, the process moves to step 010IWS544.

If it is not 7R jackpot B (that is, if it is a jackpot based on winning V in 7R jackpot A, 10R jackpot, 4R jackpot, or small hit), the CPU 103 sets the second high base flag and Control is performed to the base state (step 010IWS541). Further, the CPU 103 sets the high base number counter to "7" (step 010IWS542). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a second high base state designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 010IWS543). Then, the process moves to step 010IWS544.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 012IWS110) (step 012IWS544).

Note that although this example shows a case where one high base number counter is provided as a counter for counting the number of high base times, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, in this example, since the fluctuating display of the second special symbol is executed with priority during the high base state, only the number of times the fluctuating display of the second special symbol is executed during the high base state is counted. A counter (special figure 2 high base number counter) and a counter (total The configuration may be such that a high base number counter) is provided. Then, in the processing of steps 012IWS138 to S142 of the special symbol stop processing, processing is executed to update the special symbol 2 high base number counter and the total high base number counter, and it is determined that the value of either one becomes 0 first. Based on this, the high base state may be terminated and the state may be shifted to the normal state.

(state transition)
Next, the state transition in this feature section 012IW will be explained. FIG. 8-20 is a state transition diagram for explaining the state transition in this feature section 012IW. In a normal state that is not a so-called continuous winning state (a normal state with no remaining reservations), the first special symbol is mainly displayed as a variable, and the jackpot (so-called first hit) is 7R jackpot A and 7R jackpot B. There are cases where this happens. As shown in FIG. 8-20, when the 7R jackpot A is reached, the game is controlled to the second high base state (see step 012 IWS541). Further, when the 7R jackpot B is reached, control is made to the first high base state (see step 010 IWS538).

As shown in FIG. 8-20, in the first high base state, a variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, and the first high base state continues until one variable display is completed (see step 010 IWS539). ). If a small win occurs during the first high base state and a V win occurs during the small win game, control is made to the second high base state as shown in FIG. 8-20 (see step 010 IWS541). In addition, even if a 10R jackpot or a 4R jackpot occurs during the first high base state, although the probability is low, the system is controlled to the second high base state as shown in FIG. 8-20 (see step 010 IWS541). ). On the other hand, if one fluctuation display ends without any of the small hit, 10R jackpot, or 4R jackpot occurring, the first high base state is ended and the normal state (see steps 012IWS138 to S142).

As shown in Figure 8-20, in the second high base state, the second special symbol is mainly displayed fluctuating, and the second high is maintained until a jackpot or small hit occurs or the seven fluctuating displays are completed. The base state continues (see step 010 IWS542). If a small win occurs during the second high base state and a V win occurs during the small win game, control is again returned to the second high base state as shown in FIG. 8-20 (see step 010 IWS541). . Although the probability is low, even if a 10R jackpot or a 4R jackpot occurs during the second high base state, the control is again returned to the second high base state as shown in FIG. 8-20 (step 010IWS541 reference). On the other hand, if the seven fluctuation displays are completed without any of the small hit, 10R jackpot, or 4R jackpot occurring, the second high base state is ended and the normal state (see steps 012IWS138 to S142).

Since it is possible to accumulate up to 4 remaining reserves during the first high base state or the second high base state, even after the transition from the first high base state or the second high base state to the normal state, there are no remaining reserves. During the period of suspension, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. When a small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol for this remaining reservation, and a V win occurs during the small win game, the control is again returned to the second high base state as shown in Figure 8-20 ( (See step 010IWS541). Therefore, although the game has once transitioned to the normal state, there is still room for the game to transition or continue to the consecutive game state due to remaining reservations. Although the probability is low, even if a 10R jackpot or 4R jackpot occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol for this remaining reservation, as shown in Figure 8-20, it will be controlled to the second high base state again. (see step 010IWS542).

(Command analysis processing)
8-21 and 8-22 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The production control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 checks the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the performance control CPU 120 first checks whether the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 012IWS611). Whether the command is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. If both match, the received command is not stored. If the received command is stored in the command reception buffer, the performance control CPU 120 reads the received command from the command reception buffer (step 012IWS612). Note that after reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 012IWS613). The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variable pattern command (step 012IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variable pattern command in the variable pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 012IWS615). Then, a variable pattern command reception flag is set (step 012IWS616).

If the received production control command is a display result specification command (step 012IWS617), the production control CPU 120 stores the received display result specification command in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 012IWS618). ).

If the received production control command is one of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command) (step 012IWS619), the production control CPU 120 responds to the received symbol confirmation designation command. A confirmed command reception flag is set (step 012 IWS620). For example, when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when a second symbol confirmation designation command is received, a second confirmation command reception flag is set.

If the received performance control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 012IWS621), the performance control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 012IWS622). If the received performance control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 012IWS623), the performance control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 012IWS624).

If the received production control command is a large winning slot prize designation command (step 012IWS625), the production control CPU 120 sets a large winning slot prize designation command reception flag (step 012IWS626). If the received production control command is a special winning opening winning designation command (step 012IWS627), the production control CPU 120 sets a special winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 012IWS628). If the received production control command is a V winning opening winning designation command (step 012IWS629), the production control CPU 120 sets a V winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 012IWS630).

If the received production control command is a normal state designation command (step 012 IWS631), the production control CPU 120 displays a background image corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue background image corresponding to the sea mode) in the image display device 5. (Step 012 IWS632). Further, the production control CPU 120 resets the high base state flag indicating the high base state (step 012 IWS633).

If the received effect control command is a first high base state designation command (step 012IWS634), the effect control CPU 120 displays a background image corresponding to the first high base state (for example, according to the forest mode) in the image display device 5. (step 012IWS635). Further, the performance control CPU 120 sets a high base state flag (step 012IWS636).

If the received effect control command is a second high base state designation command (step 012IWS637), the effect control CPU 120 displays a background image corresponding to the second high base state (for example, according to the sunset mode) in the image display device 5. (step 012IWS638). Further, the performance control CPU 120 sets a high base state flag (step 012IWS639).

If the received production control command is another command, the production control CPU 120 executes processing such as storing the received production control command or setting a flag according to the received production control command (step 012 IWS640 ). For example, if the received command is a small win start designation command, a small win start designation command reception flag is set. For example, if the received command is a small hit end designation command, a small win end designation command reception flag is set. Then, the process moves to step 012IWS611.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the production control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the production control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 012IWS801). Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines the display result (stop) of the decorative pattern according to the variation pattern command read out in step 012IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command). symbol) is determined (step 012IWS802). That is, by executing the process of step 012IWS802 by the performance control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stopping of the decorative pattern) is determined according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. In addition, when a pseudo series is specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the production control CPU 120 selects a chance pattern (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo series in step 012IWS802. , combinations of jackpot symbols that do not reach reach and symbols that are off by one symbol) are also determined. Note that the performance control CPU 120 stores data indicating the stop symbols of the determined decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In addition, in step 012IWS802, the production control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a jackpot based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

In step 012IWS802, if the received display result designation command indicates a "jackpot", the production control CPU 120 selects a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are the same as the stop symbols ( The jackpot symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates a "small hit", the performance control CPU 120 selects a combination of decorative symbols (a small winning symbol) including a specific symbol (for example, symbol "V") as a stop symbol. ) to determine. Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, if a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

For example, the production control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other, and determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbols are determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

Regarding the decorative patterns, a stop pattern that reminds you of a jackpot (a combination of patterns whose left, middle, and right sides are all the same pattern) is called a jackpot pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds you of a miss is called a miss symbol.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display to be started this time includes a super reach (step 012IWS803). In addition, whether or not the variation display includes super reach is determined, for example, if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command extracted in step 012IWS801 is variation pattern PA3-1, PA3-2, PB3-1, PB3-2. This can be determined by checking whether or not.

If it is a variable display including super reach, the performance control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the operation display that prompts the operation of the operation means (step 012IWS804). In step 012IWS804, the production control CPU 120 uses the operation display execution timing determination table for determining the execution timing of the operation display, performs a lottery process based on random numbers, and determines the execution timing of the operation display.

FIG. 8-24 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the operation display execution timing determination table. As shown in Figure 8-24, in the operation display execution timing determination table, judgment values are assigned to the execution timings "when reach is established", "during super reach", and "at end of super reach". It is. As shown in Figure 8-24, in this example, the expectation (reliability) for a jackpot is highest when the operation display is executed at the end of the super reach, and the later the operation display is executed, the higher the probability of a jackpot. It is configured so that expectations (reliability) are high.

Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether the execution timing of the operation display is determined to be "at the end of the super reach" (step 012IWS805). When the execution timing of the operation display is determined to be "at the end of super reach", the performance control CPU 120 determines the display of the type of operation means (step 012IWS806). In step 012IWS806, the performance control CPU 120 uses the operating means determination table for determining the display of the type of operating means, performs a lottery process based on random numbers, and determines the display of the type of operating means. Then, the process moves to step 012IWS808.

FIG. 8-25 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the operating means determination table. As shown in Figure 8-25, in the operating means determination table, judgment values are assigned to "normal button," "normal lever," and "extremely hot lever" to display the types of operating means. ing.

"Normal lever" is a display prompting the user to operate the push button 31B as an operating means. In this example, when the "normal lever" is selected, an image imitating the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device 5 as an operation display, and a text display such as "PUSH" is displayed.

The "normal lever" is a display that prompts the user to operate the stick controller 31A as an operating means. In this example, when the "normal lever" is selected, an image simulating the stick controller 31A is displayed as an operation display on the image display device 5, and a text display such as "PULL" is displayed.

The "extremely hot lever" is a display that prompts the user to operate the stick controller 31A as an operating means in a manner different from that of the "normal lever." In this example, when the "extreme heat lever" is selected, an image imitating the stick controller 31A is displayed as an operation display on the image display device 5, and a text display such as "extreme heat!" is displayed. be done.

As shown in Figure 8-25, in this example, the expectation level (reliability) for a jackpot is the highest when the "hot lever" is selected, and the expectation level for a jackpot is the highest when the "normal lever" is selected. (reliability) is the second highest, and when the "normal button" is selected, the expectation (reliability) for a jackpot is the lowest.

If the execution timing of the operation display is determined to be other than "at the end of the super reach" (that is, if it is determined to be "when the reach is established" or "during the super reach"), the performance control CPU 120 will perform the operation. The display of the type of means is determined to be "normal button" (step 012 IWS807). Then, the process moves to step 012IWS808.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 creates a process table corresponding to the character of Super Reach, which includes sound data (sound number data) corresponding to the execution timing of the operation display and the display of the type of operation means determined in steps 012IWS804, S806, and S807. (Step 012IWS808). In this case, for example, if the variation pattern command specifies variation pattern PA3-1 or variation pattern PB3-1 (that is, when executing super reach A), the process table corresponding to character A is selected. . Further, for example, when the variation pattern PA3-2 or the variation pattern PB3-2 is specified by the variation pattern command (that is, when super reach B is executed), the process table corresponding to the character B is selected. Then, the process moves to step 012IWS813.

If the variable display does not include super reach (N in step 012IWS803), the production control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display to be started this time includes battle reach (step 012IWS809). Note that whether or not the variable display includes battle reach is determined if, for example, the variable pattern specified by the variable pattern command extracted in step 012IWS801 is variable pattern PA4-1, PA4-2, PB4-1, PB4-2. This can be determined by checking whether or not.

If it is a variable display including battle reach, the performance control CPU 120 determines the display of the type of operation means (step 012IWS810). In step 012IWS810, the performance control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the operating means determination table shown in FIG. 8-25, in accordance with the same process as step 012IWS806, and determines the display of the type of operating means.

Next, the production control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the super reach character that includes sound data (sound number data) corresponding to the display of the character and the type of operating means determined in step 012IWS810 (step 012IWS811). In this case, for example, if variation pattern PA4-1 or variation pattern PB4-1 is specified by the variation pattern command (i.e., when executing Battle Reach A), the process table corresponding to character A is selected. . Further, for example, when the variation pattern PA4-2 or the variation pattern PB4-2 is specified by the variation pattern command (that is, when executing the battle reach B), the process table corresponding to the character B is selected. Then, the process moves to step 012IWS813.

If it is not a variable display including a battle reach (N in step 012IWS809), the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern (step 012IWS812). Then, the process moves to step 012IWS813.

Next, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps 012IWS808, S811, and S812 (step 012IWS813).

The process table is a table in which process data referred to by the production control CPU 120 when controlling the production device is set. That is, the performance control CPU 120 controls performance devices (performance components) such as the image display device 5 according to process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode that constitutes the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, the process timer setting value has a variation time set in the manner of variation. The performance control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer setting value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM in the effect control board 80. Further, process tables are prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, the process table used when executing performance control for a fluctuation pattern that involves a reach performance has a function that stops displaying the left symbol when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and stops displaying the right symbol when a further predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated according to the determined stopping symbols and the temporary stopping symbols in pseudo-runs and sliding effects. It's okay.

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the performance devices (the image display device 5 as production components, the image display device 5 as production components, Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R (as performance components) is executed (step 012IWS814). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, in order to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this feature part 012IW, the performance control CPU 120 controls the variable display of the decorative pattern according to the variation pattern that corresponds one-to-one to the variation pattern command; The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the production control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 012IWS815).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display performance process (step S172) (step 012IWS816).

(Specific example of sound number data)
Here, the sound data (sound number data) used in Super Reach and Battle Reach will be explained. FIG. 8-26 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of sound data (sound number data) used when super reach is executed. When super reach is executed, the sound data of BGM output during super reach, the sound data of appearance sounds and promotion sounds that prompt the operation of the operation means output at the timing when the operation display starts, and the operation of the operation means The performance is executed using the sound data of the operation sound (button press sound, lever operation sound) that is output at the timing when the performance accessory is detected, and the sound data of the accessory moving sound that is output at the timing when the performance accessory moves. Among these, the BGM, operation sound, and moving object sound are each composed of individual sound data. Further, the appearance sound and the promotion sound are integrally constituted as one sound data. However, in this example, only the appearing sound may be output without the promoting sound, and in this case, the sound data is configured as only the appearing sound.

First, as shown in Figure 8-26 (1), when a super reach is executed and the execution timing of the operation display is determined to be "when a reach is established", when a reach is established, the operation means is activated. "Normal button" is displayed as the type display. In this case, the normal button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" starts, and when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (i.e., super A common normal button appearance sound is output when reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 8-26(1), no promotion sound is output, and the sound data is composed of only the normal button appearance sound.

Next, as shown in Figure 8-26 (2), when super reach is executed and the execution timing of the operation display is determined to be "during super reach", during the execution of super reach, , "Normal button" is displayed as the type of operation means. In this case, the normal button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" starts, and when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (i.e., super A common normal button appearance sound is output when reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 8-26(2), no promotion sound is output, and the sound data is composed of only the normal button appearance sound.

Next, when a super reach is executed and the execution timing of the operation display is determined to be "at the end of the super reach", the type of operation means will be displayed as "normal button" and "normal lever". In some cases, it may be determined to be a "super hot lever." If the "Normal button" is selected, as shown in Figure 8-26 (3), a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) before the end of the super reach, the "Normal button " is displayed. In this case, the normal button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the "normal button" operation display starts, and the normal button promotion sound is output for the operation validity period (for example, 5 seconds) of the push button 31B. It is output from speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, a common normal button is used when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when super reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed). Appearance sound and normal button promotion sound are output. In the example shown in FIG. 8-26(3), the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

If the "normal lever" is selected, as shown in Figure 8-26 (4), a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) before the end of the super reach is displayed as "normal lever". " is displayed. In this case, the normal lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the "normal lever" operation display starts, and the normal lever promotion sound is output for the effective operation period (for example, 5 seconds) of the stick controller 31A. It is output from speakers 8L and 8R. Also, when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when super reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed), a common normal lever is used. Appearance sound and normal lever promotion sound are output. In this example, the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound have a louder volume than the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound, and are outputted in an emphasized manner. In the example shown in FIG. 8-26(4), the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

Note that although this example shows a case where the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound are louder than the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the output period of the sound may be lengthened or the scale may be raised, or the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound may be emphasized in some way more than the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound. Any output is acceptable as long as it is output in a specific manner.

If the "Super Heat Lever" is selected, as shown in Figure 8-26 (5), a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) before the end of the Super Reach is displayed as the "Super Heat Lever". "Heat Lever" is displayed. In this case, at the timing when the operation display of the "super hot lever" starts, the super hot lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the super hot lever appears for the effective period of operation of the stick controller 31A (for example, 5 seconds). A promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Also, when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when super reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed), the same normal intense heat The lever appearance sound and the extremely hot lever promotion sound are output. In this example, the extremely hot lever appearance sound and the extremely hot lever promotion sound have a louder volume and are outputted in an emphasized manner compared to the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-26(5), the super hot lever appearance sound and the super hot lever promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

Note that although this example shows a case where the extremely hot lever appearance sound and the extremely hot lever promotion sound are louder than the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the output period of the sound may be lengthened or the scale may be raised, and in some way the intense lever appearance sound and the intense lever promotion sound are emphasized more than the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound. It is acceptable as long as it is output in the specified manner.

Although the description is omitted in the example shown in Figure 8-26, there are cases where character A is displayed and character B is displayed (i.e., when super reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed). ), common BGM, operation sounds, and moving object sounds are output.

In addition, in this example, regardless of whether the control is for a jackpot or small hit or for a mismatch, an operation sound is output in response to the player's operation, and the performance accessory is operated to perform the role. The sound of objects moving is output. Furthermore, the sound of moving the accessory is output at a louder volume than the operation sound.

FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of sound data (sound number data) used when a battle reach is executed. When a battle reach is executed, the BGM sound data output during the battle reach, the sound data of the character's dialogue sound, the battle sound sound data of the battle production, the appearance sound output at the timing when the operation display starts sound data of a promotion sound that prompts the operation of the operating means, sound data of operation sounds (button press sounds, lever operation sounds) that are output at the timing when the operation of the operating means is detected, and sound data that is output at the timing when the performance accessories operate. The performance is performed using the sound data of the moving sounds of the role objects. Among these, the BGM, dialogue sounds, operation sounds, and role object movement sounds are each composed of individual sound data. Further, the appearance sound and the promotion sound are integrally constituted as one sound data. The sound data of the battle sound also includes a sweep sound output during the output period of the promotion sound, and the battle sound and the sweep sound are integrated as one sound data.

First, when a battle reach is executed, "normal button", "normal lever", and "heat lever" may be determined as the display of the type of operation means. If the "Normal button" is selected and Battle Reach A is executed, a predetermined period of time before the end of Battle Reach (for example, 15 seconds before), as shown in Figure 8-27 (6). , a "normal button" is displayed as an indication of the type of operating means. In this case, the normal button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the "normal button" operation display starts, and the normal button promotion sound is output for the operation validity period (for example, 10 seconds) of the push button 31B. It is output from speakers 8L and 8R. Additionally, character A's voice such as "Press the button" is output as the normal button promotion sound, and the voice of character A's typical lines (for example, "I won't go easy on you") is repeatedly output as the normal button promotion sound. be done. In addition, in the normal button promotion sound, during the period immediately before the end of the valid operation period (for example, 1 second before the end), character A's voice that is different from the character A's typical lines (for example, a voice such as "Hello") ) is output. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(6), the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

In addition, when Battle Reach A is executed, as shown in Figure 8-27 (6), the battle sound corresponding to character A (battle sound for character A (battle sound including the voices of character A and enemy characters)) is output. Furthermore, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the promotion sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(6), the battle sound (for character A) and the sweep sound are integrally configured as one sound data.

In addition, if the "normal button" is selected and Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in Figure 8-27 (7), a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds) before the end of Battle Reach ``Normal button'' is displayed as the type of operation means. In this case, the normal button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the "normal button" operation display starts, and the normal button promotion sound is output for the operation validity period (for example, 10 seconds) of the push button 31B. It is output from speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, character B's voice such as "push the button" is output as the normal button promotion sound, and character B's typical lines (for example, "This is the last time") are repeated as the normal button promotion sound. Output. In addition, in the normal button promotion sound, during the period immediately before the end of the valid operation period (for example, 1 second before the end), character B's voice that is different from the character B's typical lines (for example, a voice such as "Ei") ) is output. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27 (7), the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

In addition, when Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in Figure 8-27 (7), the battle sound corresponding to character B (battle sound for character B (battle sound including the voices of character B and enemy characters)) is output. Furthermore, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the promotion sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27 (7), the battle sound (for character B) and the sweep sound are integrally configured as one sound data.

Furthermore, as shown in Figures 8-27 (6) and (7), the normal button appearance sound, normal button promotion sound, and battle sound differ when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed. Different sounds are output depending on the character (that is, when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed). On the other hand, the sweep sound is a common sound when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (i.e., when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed). is output.

If the "normal lever" is selected and Battle Reach A is executed, a predetermined period of time before the end of Battle Reach (for example, 15 seconds), as shown in Figure 8-27 (8). ``Normal Lever'' is displayed as the type of operating means. In this case, the normal lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the "normal lever" operation display starts, and the normal lever promotion sound is output for the valid operation period (for example, 10 seconds) of the stick controller 31A. It is output from speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, character A's voice such as "Pull the lever" is output as a normal lever promotion sound, and the voice of character A's typical lines (for example, "I won't go easy") is repeatedly output as a normal lever promotion sound. be done. In addition, in the normal lever promotion sound, during the period immediately before the end of the valid operation period (for example, 1 second before the end), character A's voice that is different from the character A's typical lines (for example, a voice such as "Hello") ) is output. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(8), the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

In addition, when Battle Reach A is executed, as shown in Figure 8-27 (8), the battle sound corresponding to character A (battle sound for character A (battle sound including the voices of character A and enemy characters)) is output. Furthermore, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the promotion sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(8), the battle sound (for character A) and the sweep sound are integrally configured as one sound data.

In addition, if the "normal lever" is determined and Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in FIG. ``Normal Lever'' is displayed as an indication of the type of operating means. In this case, the normal lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the "normal lever" operation display starts, and the normal lever promotion sound is output for the valid operation period (for example, 10 seconds) of the stick controller 31A. It is output from speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, character B's voice such as "Pull the lever" is output as the normal lever promotion sound, and character B's typical lines (for example, "This is the last time") are repeated as the normal lever promotion sound. Output. In addition, in the normal button promotion sound, during the period immediately before the end of the valid operation period (for example, 1 second before the end), character B's voice that is different from the character B's typical lines (for example, a voice such as "Ei") ) is output. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(9), the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

In addition, when Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in Figure 8-27 (9), the battle sound corresponding to character B (battle sound for character B (battle sound including the voices of character B and enemy characters)) is output. Furthermore, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the promotion sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(9), the battle sound (for character B) and the sweep sound are integrally configured as one sound data.

Furthermore, as shown in Figures 8-27 (8) and (9), the normal lever appearance sound, normal lever promotion sound, and battle sound differ when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed. Different sounds are output depending on the character (that is, when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed). On the other hand, the sweep sound is a common sound when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (i.e., when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed). is output. Further, in this example, the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound have a louder volume than the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound, and are outputted in an emphasized manner.

Note that although this example shows a case where the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound are louder than the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the output period of the sound may be lengthened or the scale may be raised, or the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound may be emphasized in some way more than the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound. Any output is acceptable as long as it is output in a specific manner.

In the case where the "Super Heat Lever" is determined and Battle Reach A is executed, as shown in Figure 8-28 (10), a predetermined period of time (for example, 15 seconds before the end of Battle Reach) ), "Heat Lever" is displayed as an indication of the type of operating means. In this case, at the timing when the operation display of the "super hot lever" starts, the super hot lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the super hot lever appears for the effective period of operation of the stick controller 31A (for example, 10 seconds). A promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, character A's voice such as "Pull the super hot lever" is output as the super hot lever promotion sound, and character A's typical lines (for example, "I won't cut back") are output as the super hot lever promotion sound. Audio is output repeatedly. In addition, in the intense heat lever promotion sound, during the period immediately before the end of the valid operation period (for example, 1 second before the end), character A's voice that is different from the character A's typical lines (for example, "Hello" etc.) output). In the example shown in FIG. 8-28 (10), the super hot lever appearance sound and the super hot lever promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

In addition, when Battle Reach A is executed, as shown in Figure 8-28 (10), the battle sound corresponding to character A (battle sound for character A (battle sound including the voices of character A and enemy characters)) is output. Furthermore, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the promotion sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-28 (10), the battle sound (for character A) and the sweep sound are integrally configured as one sound data.

In addition, in the case where the "Super Heat Lever" is determined and Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in Figure 8-28 (11), a predetermined period before the end of Battle Reach (for example, (seconds ago), ``Heat Lever'' is displayed as the type of operation means. In this case, at the timing when the operation display of the "super hot lever" starts, the super hot lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the super hot lever appears for the effective period of operation of the stick controller 31A (for example, 10 seconds). A promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, a voice such as "Pull the super hot lever" is output as the super hot lever promotion sound in character B's voice, and a typical line of character B (for example, "This is the last time") is output as the super hot lever promotion sound. The sound is repeatedly output. In addition, in the intense heat button promotion sound, during the period immediately before the end of the valid operation period (for example, 1 second before the end), character B's voice that is different from the character B's typical lines (for example, "Ei" etc.) output). In the example shown in FIG. 8-28 (11), the super hot lever appearance sound and the super hot lever promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

In addition, when Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in Figure 8-28 (11), the battle sound corresponding to character B (battle sound for character B (battle sound including the voices of character B and enemy characters)) is output. Furthermore, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the promotion sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-28 (11), the battle sound (for character B) and the sweep sound are integrally configured as one sound data.

As shown in Figures 8-28 (10) and (11), the intense heat lever appearance sound, intense heat lever promotion sound, and battle sound differ when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed. (that is, when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed), different sounds are output depending on the character. On the other hand, the sweep sound is a common sound when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (i.e., when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed). is output. In addition, in this example, the intense heat lever appearance sound and the intense heat lever promotion sound are louder and more emphasized than the normal button appearance sound, normal button promotion sound, normal lever appearance sound, and normal lever promotion sound. is output.

Note that this example shows a case where the intense heat lever appearance sound and the intense heat lever promotion sound are louder than the normal button appearance sound, normal button promotion sound, normal lever appearance sound, and normal lever promotion sound. , but is not limited to such embodiments. For example, the output period of the sound may be lengthened or the scale may be raised, and in some form the super hot lever appearance sound and super hot lever promotion sound are better than the normal button appearance sound, normal button promotion sound, and normal lever sound. Any sound may be output as long as it is more emphasized than the appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound.

In addition, in this example, the "sweep sound" that is output when a battle reach is executed does not change in volume itself over the effective period of the operation, but it is output by gradually changing from a low frequency sound to a high frequency sound. It is the sound of By configuring it in this way, the volume itself is not actually changing, but by gradually changing from a low frequency sound to a high frequency sound, it can be made to appear that the degree of audibility is gradually increasing. Therefore, by outputting the sweep sound in the battle reach, it is possible to raise the spirits of the player who operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, which is effective.

In addition, although description is omitted in the examples shown in Figures 8-27 and 8-28, when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (in other words, Battle Reach A is executed), (when Battle Reach B is executed), common operation sounds and role object movement sounds are output.

In addition, in this example, regardless of whether the control is for a jackpot or small hit or for a mismatch, an operation sound is output in response to the player's operation, and the performance accessory is operated to perform the role. The sound of objects moving is output. Furthermore, the sound of moving the accessory is output at a louder volume than the operation sound.

(Variable display processing)
FIG. 8-29 is a flowchart showing the variable display effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 012IWS831), and also subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 012IWS832). When the process timer times out (step 012IWS833), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 012IWS834). Furthermore, the control state for the production device is changed based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data (step 012IWS835).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether or not the promotion sound (normal button promotion sound, normal lever promotion sound, intense lever promotion sound) is being output during the execution of super reach or battle reach (step 012 IWS836 ). If the promotion sound is being output, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether or not an operation by the player is detected (step 012IWS837). In this case, if the "normal button" is selected as the display of the type of operation means, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a detection signal from the push button 31B is input. Further, if "normal lever" or "hot lever" is selected as the display of the type of operating means, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a detection signal from the stick controller 31A is input. If an operation by the player is detected, the performance control CPU 120 performs control to stop the output of the promotion sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 012IWS838).

After stopping the output of the promotion sound, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the sweep sound is being output (Step 012IWS839). If the sweep sound is being output, the performance control CPU 120 performs control to stop the output of the sweep sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 012IWS840).

By executing the processing in steps 012IWS836 to S840, in this example, the output of the promotion sound and the sweep sound is stopped based on the detection of an operation by the player. On the other hand, regarding other BGM, moving role sounds, dialogue sounds, and battle sounds, the processes in steps 012IWS814 and S835 are executed according to the process table selected in steps 012IWS808 and S811 of the variable display start setting process. Output is stopped based on the elapse of the output period set in the process table.

Note that there may be cases where the player does not perform any operations, but in this example, the sound data includes the appearance sound and the promotion sound, and the battle sound and the sweep sound. The promotion sound and sweep sound are set as sounds with a slightly longer duration than the valid operation period, and if the player does not perform any operation, those sound data in the process table The output of the promotion sound and sweep sound is stopped based on the elapse of the output period set in . Furthermore, in this example, since the sound data is designed with a margin in the output period of the promotion sound and the sweep sound, it is possible to flexibly respond to changes in the design of the operation effective period, etc.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether any symbol confirmation designation command (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command) has been received (step 010IWS841). If any symbol confirmation designation command has not been received (N in step 010IWS841), the production control CPU 120 checks whether the variable time timer has timed out (step 012IWS842). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

When any symbol confirmation designation command is received (Y in step 012IWS841), or when the variable time timer has timed out (Y in step 012IWS842), the production control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to select the decorative symbol. Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbols (step 010IWS843). Next, the production control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the symbol confirmation period (for example, 0.5 seconds) to a fixed production period timer for measuring the symbol confirmation period on the production control means side (step 012IWS844).

Then, the production control CPU 120 updates the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 012IWS845).

(Special drawing waiting process)
FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing the special symbol hit waiting process (step S173) in the production control process shown in FIG. In the special figure waiting process, the production control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the confirmed production period timer (step 012 IWS8901), and checks whether the value of the fixed production period timer after the subtraction has timed out ( Step 012IWS8902). If the value of the determined performance period timer after the subtraction has not timed out, the process is immediately terminated.

If the value of the fixed performance period timer after the subtraction has timed out, the performance control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display to be ended this time is a jackpot (step 010IWS8903). Note that whether or not it is a jackpot can be determined by, for example, checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step 010 IWS618). If it is a jackpot fluctuation, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether a jackpot start designation command has been received (step 012IWS8904). In addition, whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received can be determined by, for example, checking whether the jackpot start designation command reception flag (see step 012 IWS622) is set. If the jackpot start designation command has not been received, the process ends immediately.

If the jackpot start designation command has been received, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the jackpot performance (step 012IWS8905). Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 012IWS8906), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number Control of the presentation device (the image display device 5 as the presentation component, various lamps as the presentation component, and the speaker 27 as the presentation component) is executed according to the data 1) (Step 012IWS8907).

Then, the production control CPU 120 updates the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the production process during the jackpot (step 012IWS8908).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display to be ended this time is a small hit (step 010IWS8909). Note that whether or not it is a small hit can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step 010 IWS618). If it is a small hit fluctuation, the production control CPU 120 checks whether a small hit start designation command has been received (step 012IWS8910). In addition, whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received can be determined by, for example, checking in the command analysis process whether or not a flag indicating that the small hit start designation command has been received is set. If the small winning start designation command has not been received, the process ends as is.

If the small hit start designation command has been received, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the small hit performance (step 012IWS8911). Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 012 IWS8912), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number Control of the presentation device (the image display device 5 as the presentation component, various lamps as the presentation component, and the speaker 27 as the presentation component) is executed according to the data 1) (Step 012IWS8913).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 updates the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit performance process (step 012IWS8914).

In addition, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to be in the open state during the small winning game, in the small winning performance processing, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to be opened as a small winning performance. The performance is executed.

If it is not a small hit fluctuation (that is, if it is a losing fluctuation), the performance control CPU 120 updates the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 012IWS8915).

(Example of production)
Next, examples of various effects in the feature section 010IW will be explained. First, the performance mode when the super reach is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols will be explained. FIG. 8-31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the performance mode when super reach is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-31, the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), (3), and so on. Note that this also applies to FIGS. 8-32 to 8-37, which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 8-31 (1), when the variable display of the decorative symbols is executed, the image display device 5 executes the variable display of the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R on the left center right, and displays At the upper right end of the screen, the small symbols 5l, 5c, and 5r on the left middle right are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, as shown in Figure 8-31 (1), when the left and right decorative symbols 5L and 5R are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol "7"), a reach state occurs, and then a super reach state occurs. When the time comes to develop, Super Reach will be executed. Even in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 8-31(1), the variable display of the small symbols 5l, 5c, and 5r on the left center right continues to be performed.

Also, while super reach is being executed, if it is super reach A, a production that displays the image of character A is executed, and if it is super reach B, a production that displays the image of character B is executed. . Furthermore, while super reach is being executed, BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the BGM sound data SD11. In this case, the same BGM is output when the image of character A is displayed and when the image of character B is displayed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-31, it is assumed that the end of super reach is selected as the execution timing of the operation display, and the "normal button" is selected as the display of the type of operation means. At a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) before the end of the super reach, the output of the BGM using the sound data SD11 is stopped, and as shown in FIG. 8-31 (2), the character A Alternatively, in front of the image of character B, a normal button image PB imitating the push button 31 is displayed as a "normal button" operation display, and a gauge display GB is updated and displayed according to the remaining operation period. is displayed. In addition, a button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD12 at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" is started, and after that, the sound is output for a valid operation period (for example, 5 seconds) of the push button 31B. A normal button promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the data SD12. In this case, a common normal button appearance sound and normal button promotion sound are output when the image of character A is displayed and when the image of character B is displayed.

Next, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, a button press sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (3), a performance is performed in which the shutter-shaped performance accessories YA, YB operate from above and below to cover the display screen of the image display device 5, and the performance accessories YA, During the operation of YB, the sound of the moving object is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD14. Then, when the shutter-shaped production accessories YA and YB open again and the display screen of the image display device 5 becomes visible, as shown in FIG. 5C, 5R and small symbols 5l, 5c, and 5r on the left center right appear as jackpot symbols (in this example, a combination of "777" symbols).

In addition, in the example shown in Figure 8-31, the case where the operation display of "Normal button" is displayed is shown as an example, but when displaying the operation display of "Normal lever" or "Extreme heat lever", the stick A normal lever image and a heated lever image imitating the controller 31A are displayed, and effects are executed in a similar manner.

Next, an explanation will be given of the performance mode when the battle reach is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols. FIGS. 8-32 to 8-37 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the production mode when the battle reach is executed. Of these, FIGS. 8-32 to 8-34 show effects when Battle Reach A is executed. Furthermore, FIGS. 8-35 to 8-37 show effects when Battle Reach B is executed.

First, using FIGS. 8-32 to 8-34, the production mode when Battle Reach A is executed will be explained. When the development timing of Battle Reach A comes during the variable display of decorative symbols, the image CA of character A and the image CB of character B are displayed as options on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-32 (1). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-32(2), a display appears as if character A has been selected.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-32 (3), the image CA of the character A and the image CE of the enemy character are displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-32 (4), the image CA of the character A is displayed together with the predetermined effect image EI. An effect that appears to be a battle between the character and the enemy character begins. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-32 (4), a character display SR1 such as "Uooooo" is displayed as the character A's dialogue. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (5), a telop display TI including characters such as "dominant" is displayed on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. The image CA is displayed close-up, and character display SR2 such as "I won't cut corners!" is displayed as the character A's line.

At the timing when character display SR1 such as "Oooooo" and character display SR2 such as "I won't cut corners!" are displayed as character A's lines, sound data SD21 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 8-32 and 8-33. Using this, character A's speech sounds such as ``Wow'' and ``I won't cut back'' are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, while the battle performance is being executed, BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD22, and battle sound corresponding to the character A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD23.

Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-32 to 8-34, it is assumed that "normal button" is selected as the display of the type of operation means. At a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds) before the end of the battle reach, as shown in FIG. As a display, a normal button image PB imitating the push button 31 is displayed, and a gauge display GB that is updated and displayed according to the remaining period of the operation validity period is displayed. Then, as the remaining time of the valid operation period decreases, the gauge display GB is updated as shown in FIG. 8-33 (8).

In addition, at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" is started, a button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD24, and thereafter, the sound is output for a valid operation period (for example, 5 seconds) of the push button 31B. A normal button promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the data SD24. Furthermore, a sweep sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD23 during the valid operation period (for example, 5 seconds) of the push button 31B. In this case, character A's voice such as "Press the button" is output as the normal button promotion sound, and character A's typical lines (for example, "I won't go easy on you") are repeated as the normal button promotion sound. Output. Furthermore, a common sweep sound is output for character A and character B.

Next, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, a button press sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data 25. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (9), a performance is performed in which the shutter-shaped performance accessories YA, YB operate from above and below to cover the display screen of the image display device 5, and the performance accessories YA, During the operation of YB, the sound of the moving accessory is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD26. Then, when the shutter-shaped production accessories YA and YB are opened again and the display screen of the image display device 5 becomes visible, a predetermined screen is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. A character display such as "Victory" appears along with the effect image HI. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (11), along with the image CA of the character A at the bottom of the display screen of the image display device 5, a character display SR3 such as "I did it!" is displayed as the character A's line. , a display suggesting a jackpot or small win is displayed.

Furthermore, at the timing shown in FIG. 8-34 (11), a dialogue sound such as "I did it" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the voice of character A using sound data SD27, and at the same time, using sound data SD28 BGM is output from speakers 8L and 8R. Note that the BGM output in Figure 8-34 (11) is, for example, the audio of the chorus part of the BGM output using the sound data SD22 in Figures 8-32 (2) to Figure 8-33 (5). is output.

In addition, in the examples shown in Figures 8-32 to 8-34, the case where the operation display of the "normal button" is displayed is shown as an example, but the operation display of the "normal lever" or "extreme heat lever" is displayed. In this case, a normal lever image or a heated lever image imitating the stick controller 31A is displayed, and effects are executed in the same manner.

Next, the performance mode when Battle Reach B is executed will be explained using FIGS. 8-35 to 8-37. When the development timing of Battle Reach B comes during the variable display of decorative symbols, the image CA of character A and the image CB of character B are displayed as options on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (1). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-35(2), a display appears as if character B has been selected.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (3), the image CB of the character B and the image CE of the enemy character are displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-35 (4), the character B An effect that appears to be a battle between the character and the enemy character begins. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (4), a character display SR4 such as "Will you lose?" is displayed as the character B's line. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (5), a telop display TI including characters such as "dominant" is displayed on the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. The image CB is displayed in close-up, and a character display SR5 such as "This is the last time!" is displayed as the character AB's line.

At the timing when character display SR4 such as "Are you going to lose?" or character display SR5 such as "This is the end!" is displayed as character B's dialogue, the sound data is displayed as shown in Figures 8-35 and 8-36. Using the SD 31, character B's speech sounds such as "I will lose" and "This is the last time" are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, while the battle performance is being executed, BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD32, and battle sound corresponding to the character B is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD33.

Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-35 to 8-37, it is assumed that "normal button" is selected as the display of the type of operation means. At a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds) before the end of the battle reach, as shown in FIG. As a display, a normal button image PB imitating the push button 31 is displayed, and a gauge display GB that is updated and displayed according to the remaining period of the operation validity period is displayed. Then, as the remaining time of the valid operation period decreases, the gauge display GB is updated as shown in FIG. 8-36 (8).

In addition, a button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD34 at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" is started, and after that, the sound is output for a valid operation period (for example, 5 seconds) of the push button 31B. A normal button promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the data SD34. Further, a sweep sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD33 during the valid operation period (for example, 5 seconds) of the push button 31B. In this case, character B's voice such as "Push the button" is output as the normal button promotion sound, and character B's typical lines (for example, "This is the last time") are output as the normal button promotion sound. Output is repeated. Further, a common sweep sound is output for character A and character B.

Next, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, a button press sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data 35. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (9), a performance is performed in which the shutter-shaped performance accessories YA, YB operate from above and below to cover the display screen of the image display device 5, and the performance accessories YA, YB move from above and below to cover the display screen of the image display device 5. During the operation of YB, the sound of the moving object is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD36. Then, when the shutter-shaped production accessories YA and YB are opened again and the display screen of the image display device 5 becomes visible, a predetermined screen is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. A character display such as "Victory" appears along with the effect image HI. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (11), along with the image CB of the character B, a character display SR6 such as "I did it!" is displayed as the character B's dialogue at the bottom of the display screen of the image display device 5. , a display suggesting a jackpot or small win is displayed.

Furthermore, at the timing shown in FIG. 8-37 (11), a line sound such as "I did it" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the voice of character B using sound data SD37, and at the same time, using sound data SD38 BGM is output from speakers 8L and 8R. Note that the BGM output in Figure 8-34 (11) is, for example, the audio of the chorus part of the BGM output using sound data SD32 in Figures 8-35 (2) to Figure 8-36 (5). is output.

In addition, in the examples shown in Figures 8-35 to 8-37, the case where the operation display of the "normal button" is displayed is shown as an example, but the operation display of the "normal lever" or "extreme heat lever" is displayed. In this case, a normal lever image or a heated lever image imitating the stick controller 31A is displayed, and effects are executed in the same manner.

In addition, the examples shown in Figures 8-32 to 8-37 show cases where Battle Reach A and B are executed in jackpot fluctuations and small hit fluctuations, but Battle Reach A and B are executed in loss fluctuations. 8-33 (5) and FIG. 8-36 (5), a telop display containing characters such as "inferior" is displayed instead of the telop display TI containing characters such as "dominant", and -34 (10), (11) and Figure 8-37 (10), (11) appear with characters such as "defeat" displayed instead of characters such as "victory", resulting in a loss. A display indicating that this is the case will be displayed.

Note that this is not limited to the mode shown in this example; for example, after a character display such as "defeat" is displayed to suggest a loss, it is revived and a jackpot symbol or a small prize symbol is derived and displayed. It may be configured so that there are certain cases.

As explained above, this feature section 012IW discloses the configurations of the gaming machine shown below (means A1) to (means A7).

(Means A1) A gaming machine that can play a game and control the player to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state), and has detection means that can detect the player's actions (for example, a stick controller 31A, a push button button 31B), and a performance execution means that can execute a first performance (for example, super reach) and a second performance (for example, battle reach) that can notify whether it is controlled to be in an advantageous state according to the detection by the detection means ( For example, the part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in steps 012IWS808 and S811 in the production control CPU 120) and the action promotion display for promoting the player's actions (for example, the part shown in FIG. 8-31) 2), operation display shown in FIG. 8-33 (7), (8), and FIG. 8-36 (7), (8)) (for example, step 012IWS808 in the production control CPU 120). , the part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in S811), and the display of the valid period corresponding to the valid period of the player's operation (for example, Fig. 8-31 (2), Fig. 8-33 (7) ), (8), and the gauge display GB shown in Figure 8-36 (7), (8)), and the validity period display means can update and display the validity period display according to the passage of the operation validity period. (For example, the part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in steps 012IWS808 and S811 in the production control CPU 120) and the sound that appears when the action promotion display is displayed (for example, the normal button appearance sound, An appearance sound output means (for example, a part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in steps 012IWS808 and S811 in the production control CPU 120) that can output a normal lever appearance sound, a super hot lever appearance sound), Promotion sound output means (for example, steps 012IWS808, S811 in the production control CPU 120) capable of outputting promotion sounds (for example, normal button promotion sound, normal lever promotion sound, hot lever promotion sound) for promoting the player's actions. The part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in ) and the sweep sound output means that can output a sweep sound (for example, the part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS808 and S811 in the production control CPU 120) A part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using a process table), and when the first effect is executed, an appearance sound is output, and a promotion sound is output in accordance with the update display of the validity period display. (See Figure 8-31), when the second effect is executed, an appearance sound is output, and a promotion sound and a sweep sound are output in accordance with the update display of the validity period display (Figure 8-33 and 8-36)). According to such a configuration, the second effect can be stimulated by the sweep sound, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced when the movement promotion display is displayed and the effect is executed.

In addition, in this example, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are shown as the detection means, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the detection means may be configured to use a cross key that can detect pressing operations in the up, down, left, and right directions, or a jog dial that can detect rotational operations. Furthermore, for example, a touch panel capable of detecting a player's touch operation may be used as the detection means. Furthermore, it may be configured to include a photosensor as the detection means, and the photosensor may be configured to detect some movement of the player. In this way, various aspects can be considered as the detection means.

(Means A2) In means A1, the appearance sound and the promotion sound are configured as one sound data (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-31, 8-33, and 8-36, the appearance sound and the promotion sound are The sound and the promotion sound may be configured as one piece of sound data SD12, SD24, SD34. According to such a configuration, the processing load can be reduced by configuring the sounds used for a series of performances as one sound data.

(Means A3) In means A1 or means A2, the sweep sound output means outputs a sweep sound that changes at a constant speed from a low frequency to a high frequency sound without changing the volume (for example, the "sweep sound" is , the volume itself does not change over the effective operation period, but the sound is output by gradually changing from a low frequency sound to a high frequency sound). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect when displaying the movement promotion display and performing the performance.

(Means A4) In any one of means A1 to means A3, the movement promotion display means includes a normal movement promotion display (for example, a "normal button") as a movement promotion display, and a higher expectation level than the normal movement promotion display. It is possible to display a specific action promotion display with a high level (for example, "normal lever" or "extremely hot lever"), and the appearance sound output means can be used to display a specific action promotion display when a specific action promotion display is displayed, or when a normal action promotion display is displayed. The promotion sound output means outputs the appearance sound in a manner that is more emphasized than when the specific action promotion display is displayed, and the promotion sound output means outputs the promotion sound in a manner that is more emphasized than when the normal action promotion display is displayed. (For example, the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound are louder and output in an emphasized manner compared to the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound. The super hot lever appearance sound and the super hot lever promotion sound The sound may be configured such that the volume is louder and output in an emphasized manner compared to the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound. According to such a configuration, the detection means It is possible to recognize the difference through sound and also to recognize the high level of expectation through sound.

(Means A5) In means A4, the movement promotion display means promotes a specific movement in a normal mode (for example, "normal lever") and a specific mode (for example, "extremely hot lever") that has a higher expectation level than the normal mode. and the appearance sound output means outputs the appearance sound in a manner that is more emphasized when the specific action promotion display is displayed in the specific mode than when the specific action promotion display is displayed in the normal mode. , the promoting sound output means outputs the promoting sound in a manner that is more emphasized than when the specific action promoting display is displayed in the normal mode when the specific action promoting display is displayed in the specific mode (for example, when the extremely hot lever The appearance sound and the hot lever promotion sound may be configured to have a louder volume and be outputted in an emphasized manner compared to the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound. According to such a configuration, the difference in detection means can be recognized by sound, and the level of expectation can be recognized by sound.

(Means A6) In any of the means A1 to A5, the effect executing means can display the first character image (for example, the image CA of character A) and execute the second effect (FIG. 8- 32 to FIG. 8-34), the second character image (for example, image CB of character B) can be displayed to execute the second effect (see FIG. 8-35 to FIG. 8-37), and the first character When displaying an image and executing the second effect, the effect is executed using the first sound data (for example, sound data SD21, SD23) corresponding to the first character image, and when the second character image is displayed. When the second effect is executed, the effect is executed using the second sound data (for example, sound data SD31, SD33) corresponding to the second character image, and the first sound data and the second sound data are Different production sounds for the first character image and the second character image (for example, using the sound data SD21 to output a dialogue sound with the voice of the character A, and using the sound data SD23 to output a battle sound corresponding to the character A, (The sound data SD31 is used to output a dialogue sound with the voice of the character B, and the sound data SD33 is used to output a battle sound corresponding to the character B), which is common between the first character image and the second character image. The sound data may include a sweep sound (for example, a common sweep sound may be output using the sound data SD23 and SD33). According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a suitable effect using different effect sounds and a common sweep sound depending on the character image.

(Means A7) In any of means A1 to means A6, a first state (e.g., normal state) and a second state (e.g., first high base state) having a higher degree of advantage than the first state. , a third state that is more advantageous than the second state (for example, the second high base state), and a state control means (for example, executing steps 012IWS141, S538, and S541 in the game control microcomputer 100). When the first state is controlled to an advantageous state, the state control means controls to the second state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 7R jackpot B occurs in the normal state, , after the jackpot game, control to the first high base state), and when controlled to an advantageous state in the second state, control to the third state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, in the first high base state When a small hit occurs and a V prize is won, the control is performed to the second high base state after the jackpot game), and the performance execution means executes the first performance in the first state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-7(A) As shown, when the first special symbol is displayed in a normal state, the variation patterns PA3-1, PA3-2, PB3-1, and PB3-2 with super reach A and B can be selected. ), execute the second effect in the second state (for example, as shown in Figure 8-8 (C), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the first high base state, the battle reach It may be configured such that the variation patterns PA4-1, PA4-2, PB4-1, and PB4-2 accompanied by A and B can be selected. According to such a configuration, it is possible to arouse expectations for being controlled to the third state by the sweep sound in the second state.

Further, this feature section 012IW discloses the configurations of the gaming machines shown below (means B1) to (means B8).

(Means B1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game state), which displays a first character image (for example, an image CA of character A). A performance execution means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 8-33 (7), (8), and Operation promotion display means that can display the operation display shown in FIG. 8-36 (7) and (8) (for example, the part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811 in the production control CPU 120) ) and a valid period display (for example, the gauge display GB shown in Figures 8-33 (7), (8) and Figures 8-36 (7), (8)) corresponding to the valid period of the player's operation. Validity period display means that can update and display the validity period display according to the passage of the operational validity period (for example, a part that executes Steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in Step 012IWS811 in the production control CPU 120 ), and a promotion sound output means (for example, a step in the performance control CPU 120) capable of outputting promotion sounds (for example, normal button promotion sound, normal lever promotion sound, super hot lever promotion sound) for promoting the player's actions. A part for executing steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in 012IWS811. , when a promotion sound corresponding to the first character image is output (for example, a promotion sound for character A is output using sound data SD24) and a second effect is executed, when displaying an action promotion display. The present invention is characterized in that a promotion sound corresponding to the second character image is output in accordance with the updated display of the validity period display (for example, a promotion sound for character B is output using the sound data SD34). Game machine. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect when displaying the movement promotion display and performing the performance. Further, the player can be excited by the promotional sound corresponding to the character image.

(Means B2) In means B1, the promotion sound output means outputs a promotion sound using a dialogue sound corresponding to the first character image as a promotion sound corresponding to the first character image (for example, a representative sound of character A). (e.g., "I won't go easy on you!") is repeatedly output), and as a promotion sound corresponding to the second character image, a promotion sound using the dialogue sound corresponding to the second character image is output (e.g. , the voice of character B's typical lines (for example, "This is the last time") may be repeatedly output. According to such a configuration, the player can be excited by the promotion sound using the dialogue sound corresponding to the character image.

(Means B3) In means B2, the promotion sound output means outputs a promotion sound that is a series of speech sounds corresponding to the first character image (for example, a typical speech of character A (for example, "I won't go easy on you")) (The voice of character B is repeatedly output), the dialogue sound corresponding to the second character image is output as a continuous promotion sound (for example, the voice of character B's typical dialogue (for example, "This is the last time") is repeatedly output. output). According to such a configuration, the player can be excited by the promotion sound using the dialogue sound corresponding to the character image.

(Means B4) In means B3, the promotion sound output means outputs a dialogue sound different from the dialogue sound corresponding to the first character image after a predetermined time before the end of the operation effective period after the dialogue sound corresponding to the first character image continues. Outputs a promotion sound that outputs a sound (for example, during the period immediately before the end of the effective operation period (for example, 1 second before the end), the character A's voice that is different from the character A's typical lines (for example, "Hello! ''), and after the dialogue sound corresponding to the second character image continues, a sound different from the dialogue sound corresponding to the second character image is output at a predetermined time before the operation effective period ends. Output a promotion sound (for example, during the period immediately before the end of the valid operation period (for example, 1 second before the end), the character B's voice that is different from the character B's typical lines (for example, a voice such as "Ei") ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to keep the players excited until the end of the active period.

(Means B5) Any one of the means 1 to B4 can output an appearance sound (for example, a normal button appearance sound, a normal lever appearance sound, a hot lever appearance sound) when the action promotion display is displayed. Appearance sound output means includes an appearance sound output means (for example, a part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected at step 012IWS811 in the performance control CPU 120), and the appearance sound output means includes an appearance sound that includes a sound that prompts a player's action. When a sound is output and the first effect is executed, an appearance sound corresponding to the first character image is output (for example, a sound such as "Press the button" is output with the voice of character A), and a second effect is output. When the effect is executed, it may be configured to output an appearance sound corresponding to the second character image (for example, a sound such as "push the button" is output with the voice of character B). According to such a configuration, it is possible to excite the players by prompting the players to move with appearance sounds corresponding to the character images.

(Means B6) In any of the means 1 to B5, movable members (for example, shutter-shaped production accessories YA, YB) and game operation sounds (for example, buttons A game operation sound output means (for example, a part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811 in the production control CPU 120) capable of outputting (pressing sound, lever operation sound), and a part that is controlled in an advantageous state. In this case, a movable motion sound output means (for example, selected in step 012IWS811 in the performance control CPU 120) that can output a movable motion sound (for example, a role object motion sound) according to the motion of the movable member according to the player's motion. A part for executing steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table obtained by the system), and the gaming operation sound output means outputs gaming operation sounds when controlled to an advantageous state and when not controlled to an advantageous state. For example, an operation sound is output in response to the player's operation regardless of whether the control is for a jackpot or small win or for a mismatch), and the first character image and the second character image are A common game operation sound is output (for example, when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (i.e., when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed). ), the movable motion sound output means outputs the movable motion sound at a louder volume than the game motion sound (for example, the movable motion sound is output at a louder volume than the operation sound). output). According to such a configuration, since the movable operation sound is more conspicuous, there is a possibility that it may not be audible even if the game operation sound is output, so it is possible to reduce the processing load by outputting a common game operation sound. can.

(Means B7) In any of means 1 to means B6, a first state (e.g., normal state) and a second state (e.g., first high base state) having a higher degree of advantage than the first state. , the promotion sound output means is equipped with a state control means (for example, a part of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes steps 012IWS141 and S538) capable of controlling the state when the first effect is executed in the first state. A promotion sound in the normal mode is output (for example, as shown in Figure 8-31, when a super reach is executed in the normal state, a normal promotion sound is output), and in the second state, the first production is executed, a promotion sound corresponding to the first character image is output (For example, as shown in Figure 8-33, when Battle Reach A is executed in the first high base state, a promotion sound for character A is output. may be configured so that sound is output. According to such a configuration, it is possible to create a special feeling in the second state.

(Means B8) In any of means 1 to means B7, a first state (e.g., normal state) and a second state (e.g., first high base state) which is more advantageous than the first state. The promotion sound output means is equipped with a state control means (for example, a part of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes steps 012IWS141 and S538) capable of controlling the state when the first effect is executed in the first state. A common promotion sound is output when the second effect is executed (for example, as shown in Figure 8-26, a common normal button is used when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed). A promotion sound, a normal lever promotion sound, and a hot lever promotion sound are output), and when the first effect is executed in the second state, a promotion sound corresponding to the first character image is output (for example, a As shown in Figure 8-27 (6), (8) and Figure 8-28 (10), the normal button promotion sound, normal lever promotion sound, and super hot lever promotion sound for character A are output), 2. When the second effect is executed, a promotion sound corresponding to the second character image is output (for example, as shown in Figure 8-27 (7), (9) and Figure 8-28 (11), a promotion sound for character B is output. (a normal button promotion sound, a normal lever promotion sound, and a hot lever promotion sound are output). According to such a configuration, it is possible to create a special feeling in the second state.

1... Pachinko game machine 2... Game board 3... Game machine frame 4A, 4B... Special symbol display device 5... Image display device 6A... Winning ball device 6B... Variable winning ball device 7... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R... Speaker 9... Game effect lamp 10... General prize opening 11... Main board 12... Performance control board 13... Audio control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Starting port Switch 23...Count switch 30...Ball operating handle 31A...Stick controller 31B...Push button 32...Movable body 100...Microcomputer for game control 101, 121...ROM
102, 122...RAM
103...CPU
104, 124... Random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123...Display control section

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A performance execution means capable of executing a first performance that displays a first character image and a second performance that displays a second character image;
a motion promotion display means capable of displaying a motion promotion display for promoting a predetermined motion of a player;
a validity period display means capable of displaying a validity period display corresponding to a validity period of the predetermined operation, and updating and displaying the validity period display according to the elapse of the validity period of the predetermined operation;
Promotion sound output means capable of outputting a promotion sound for promoting the predetermined action;
an operable movable member;
a game operation sound output means capable of outputting a game operation sound according to the predetermined operation;
a movable operation sound output means capable of outputting a movable operation sound corresponding to the operation of the movable member according to the predetermined operation when controlled to the advantageous state;
A state control means capable of controlling a first state and a second state that is more advantageous than the first state,
The promoting sound output means is
In the first state,
The common promotion sound can be output when the operation promotion display and the validity period display are displayed in the case where the first effect is executed and the case where the second effect is executed,
In the second state,
When the first effect is executed, the promotion sound corresponding to the first character image can be output when the action promotion display and the validity period display are displayed;
When the second effect is executed, the promotion sound corresponding to the second character image can be output when the action promotion display and the validity period display are displayed;
The game operation sound output means includes:
outputting the game operation sound when controlled to the advantageous state and when not controlled to the advantageous state;
outputting the game operation sound that is common when the first character image is displayed and when the second character image is displayed;
The movable operation sound output means outputs the movable operation sound at a louder volume than the game operation sound.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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