JP6898910B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

There is known a gaming machine in which the brightness (light emission amount) of a lamp changes according to a player's operation of adjusting the brightness (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-158595

In a gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, since the brightness of the lamp simply changes according to the operation of the player, there is room for improvement in improving the gaming interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving a gaming interest in relation to a player's operation.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and can detect the movement of the player. Detection means, light emitting means capable of emitting light, brightness setting means capable of setting the brightness of the light emitting means based on the detection result of the detecting means, and display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to variable display. The brightness setting means can be set to at least a first brightness setting and a second brightness setting having a brightness higher than the first brightness setting as the setting related to the brightness. The specific display can be displayed with different visibility depending on whether the first brightness setting is set or the second brightness setting is set, and the specific display moves in a plurality of movement patterns. It is possible to display, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on which movement pattern the specific display moves and displays.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine having variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine, etc.). A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a brightness adjustment button) and a light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, a game effect lamp 9, 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, 21SH9RL, etc.) With the luminance setting means (for example, the process of step 21SH130 in FIG. 8-8, the process of step 21SH430 in FIG. 8-8, etc.), which can set the brightness of the light emitting means based on the detection result of the detection means. A display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a display corresponding to a visible range in a darkening effect corresponding to a variable pattern as shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-22) (for example, FIG. The process of step 21SHS211 of 8-9, the process of step 21SHS511 of FIG. 8-24, etc.), and the luminance setting means has at least a first luminance setting and a first luminance setting as a setting related to the luminance. The second brightness setting with high brightness can be set to (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the brightness setting value can be set to any of "1" to "5"), and the display means is: The specific display can be displayed in different display modes depending on whether the first brightness setting is set or the second brightness setting is set (for example, FIGS. 8-4, 8-5, 8-26 to 8-27, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display, and is a detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a volume adjustment button or the like). And an output means capable of outputting sound (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) and a volume setting means (for example, volume setting means) capable of setting the volume of the sound output by the output means based on the detection result of the detection means. A display capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a voice character display in a voice visualization effect corresponding to a variable pattern as shown in FIG. 8-31) and a specific display corresponding to the variable display (such as the processing of step 21SH630 in FIG. 8-32). A second volume setting means is provided with means (for example, the process of step 21SHS711 of FIG. 8-33), and the volume setting means has at least a first volume setting and a second volume setting higher than the first volume setting as the setting related to the volume. The volume setting can be set to (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (B), the volume setting value can be set to any of "1" to "5"), and the display means is the first volume setting. The specific display can be displayed in different display modes depending on whether the setting is set to 2 (see, for example, FIGS. 8-29, 8-30, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(3) The gaming machine of the above (1) has a first region (for example, a visible range 21SHLIAL1 region shown in FIG. 8-5) corresponding to the specific display (for example, a visible range in a darkening effect), FIG. The visible range 21SHSLA region shown in -18 and the second region different from the first region (for example, the invisible range 21SHBKAL1 region shown in FIG. 8-5, shown in FIG. 8-18). There is an invisible range 21SHBKA region, etc.), and the display means makes the display in the first region visible, while making the display in the second region difficult to see or invisible, and the first brightness setting. By making the size of the first region different between when it is set to and when it is set to the second luminance setting, even if the specific display is displayed in a different display mode. Good (eg, FIGS. 8-12, 8-13, 8-26, 8-27).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) The gaming machine of (3) above is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and the display means is at least as a predetermined display suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. The first predetermined display (for example, the pentagram 21SHJCA in FIG. 8-15 (A)) and the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state are higher than the first predetermined display (for example, FIG. 8-16 (B)). (See) A second predetermined display (for example, hexagonal star 21SHKCB or the like) can be displayed, and the first region (for example, the visible range 21SHSLA region and the visible range 21SHBLA region shown in FIG. 8-18) can be displayed. Etc.) are movable according to a plurality of types of movement modes (see, for example, FIG. 8-17), and the visibility of the predetermined display changes according to the movement of the first region (for example, FIG. 8-18,). (See FIG. 8-19), the ratio of which predetermined display is visibly displayed differs depending on which movement mode the first region moves (see, for example, FIG. 8-26). It may be a thing.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(5) The gaming machine of (3) above can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and the display means is at least as a predetermined display suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. The first predetermined display (for example, the pentagonal star 21SHJCA in FIG. 8-15 (A)) and the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state are higher than the first predetermined display (for example, FIG. 8-16 (B)). (See) A second predetermined display (for example, hexagonal star 21SHKCB or the like) can be displayed, and the first region (for example, the visible range 21SHSLA area and the visible range 21SHBLA area shown in FIG. 8-18) can be displayed. Etc.) can be moved by a plurality of types of movement modes (see, for example, FIG. 8-17), and the visibility of the predetermined display changes according to the movement of the first region (for example, FIG. 8-18,). (See FIG. 8-19), at least the ratio at which the second predetermined display is visibly displayed when the brightness setting is not changed within the predetermined period and when the brightness setting is changed within the predetermined period. (For example, when the brightness setting has not been changed, the character appearance effect pattern is determined according to FIG. 8-16 (B), and when the brightness setting has been changed, FIG. 8- By determining the character appearance effect pattern according to 26, when the brightness setting is changed, the character appearance effect pattern (CTP1-1, CTP2-) in which the character appears inside as compared with the case where the brightness setting is not changed. 1. CTP3-1, CTP4-1) may be easily determined).

With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the player's participation in the production.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. This is a configuration example of the periphery of the image display device in the pachinko gaming machine according to the feature unit 21SH (first embodiment). This is an example of the determination ratio of the fixed special symbol and the determination ratio of the jackpot type in the pachinko gaming machine according to the feature unit 21SH (first embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the variation pattern and the type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of production mode, etc. in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example corresponding to the brightness set value in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the execution period of the blackout effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the execution period of the blackout effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution processing during variable display in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the darkening effect execution processing in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the ending effect processing in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a figure which shows the production operation example in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a figure which shows the production operation example in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (the first embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the character appearance effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (second embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the character appearance effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (second embodiment). This is an example of a determination ratio of whether or not to execute the character appearance effect in the pachinko gaming machine according to the feature unit 21SH (second embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the blackout effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (second embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example (movement mode of a visible range according to the visible range movement pattern) of the blackening effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (second embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example (movement mode of a visible range according to the visible range movement pattern) of the blackening effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (second embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example (movement mode of a visible range according to the visible range movement pattern) of the blackening effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (second embodiment). This is an example of the determination ratio of the visible range movement pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the feature unit 21SH (second embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the execution period of the darkening effect and the character appearance effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (second embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (second embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution processing during variable display in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (second embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the character appearance effect execution processing in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (second embodiment). It is a figure which shows the production operation example in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (second embodiment). It is a figure which shows the production operation example in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (second embodiment). This is another example of the determination ratio of the character appearance effect pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the feature unit 21SH (second embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of production mode, etc. in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (third embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the effect example corresponding to the volume setting value in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (third embodiment). It is a figure for demonstrating the execution period of the voice visualization effect in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (third embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (third embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution processing during variable display in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (third embodiment). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the voice visualization effect execution processing in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the feature part 21SH (third embodiment). It is a figure which shows the production operation example in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (third embodiment). It is a figure which shows the production operation example in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on a feature part 21SH (third embodiment).

(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 described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update 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. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

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, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

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 device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols are displayed. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage 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 opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in 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 is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip type accessory.

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

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

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

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

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

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

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the 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 and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The general map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probability variation state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32 or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

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

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also called) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a 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, which 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 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and 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 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

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

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Including the decision 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 effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output voice) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied 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 for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. 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 (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process 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 interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (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 for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying 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 or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When 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 is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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 process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect 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. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing 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 figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to 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. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect 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, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. 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 fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, 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”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation 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 stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

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

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, 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 the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of 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 effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as the game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 21SH)
The feature portion 21SH (specifically, each of the first to third embodiments) which is the present embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine related to the feature unit 21SH, in addition to the brightness (light emission amount) and volume of the lamp, the image display device 5 (in the feature unit 21SH, for convenience, "image" is used in response to the player's brightness adjustment operation and volume adjustment operation. The effect on the screen of the display device 21SH5) can be changed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described as an example.

(Explanation of Feature 21SH (First Embodiment))
A first embodiment (simply referred to as a first embodiment), which is an embodiment of the feature unit 21SH, will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a brightness adjustment button (not shown, also referred to as a brightness setting button) that accepts a player's operation, and is operated by the player (brightness setting set by the player's operation). The effect on the screen of the image display device 21SH5 (the effect mode of the darkening effect described later) is changed according to the value (the same applies hereinafter). The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment) may have, for example, a brightness adjustment button on the upper portion of the ball hitting plate (upper plate). Good. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment) has a volume adjusting button (not shown) that accepts a player's operation in addition to the brightness adjusting button. It may also have a volume setting button).

FIG. 8-1 is a configuration example of the periphery of the image display device 21SH5 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes the image display device 21SH5 shown in FIG. 8-1 instead of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment replaces or adds to the gaming effect lamp 9 shown in FIG. 1, and as shown in FIG. 8-1, the gaming effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL. , 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, 21SH9RL.

The game effect lamp 21SH9M is a part of the structure (accessory) 21SH33 provided on the upper part of the image display device 21SH5, and can move left and right. That is, the game effect lamp 21SH9M is not only a light emitting body but also a movable body. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the structure 21SH33 imitates the head of a robot, and the game effect lamp 21SH9M imitates the eyes (camera) of the robot. The structure 21SH33 may be movable or immovable.

The game effect lamp 21SH9M provided on the upper part of the image display device 21SH5, the game effect lamps 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL provided on the left side of the image display device 21SH5, and the game effect lamp 21SH9RH provided on the left side of the image display device 21SH5. , 21SH9RM and 21SH9RL emit light in a light emitting mode (brightness, light emitting amount) according to a brightness setting value (a setting value whose setting can be changed by the player operating a brightness adjustment button).

FIG. 8-2 shows an example of the determination ratio of the fixed special symbol and the determination ratio of the jackpot type in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second and third embodiments) is in a normal state (low probability state) or a probability change state (high probability state). Depending on the presence, the determination ratio of the confirmed special symbol (also called the special symbol display result) differs. According to the example shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), for example, the jackpot probability is about 1/319 in the normal state and about 10/319 in the probability variation state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second and third embodiments), the special symbol that becomes a big hit is the first special symbol (also referred to as special drawing 1). The determination ratio of the jackpot type is the same (common) regardless of whether the symbol is the second special symbol (also referred to as the special symbol 2). According to the example shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), for example, the jackpot types are common to Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2, the first jackpot (4 rounds normal jackpot) is 25%, and the second jackpot (10 rounds normal jackpot). The jackpot) is 25%, the third jackpot (4 round probability variation jackpot) is 25%, and the 4th jackpot (10 round normal jackpot) is 25%.

(Variation pattern, type of reach)
FIG. 8-3 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern and the type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second and third embodiments), as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), a mode of variable display of decorative symbols. Non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2, where the display result is "missing" instead of the reach mode, and the reach loss mode in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is "missing". Fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc., whose display result is a "big hit" are prepared. There is.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second and third embodiments), as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the normal reach and the super reach A Reach effects such as ~ E are being executed. The reach effect is also called a suggestion effect that suggests that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is represented by the number of black stars in Fig. 8-3 (B). Normal reach <Super reach E <Super reach D <Super reach C <Super The order is higher in the order of reach B <super reach A. In addition, a reach that is determined to be a big hit may be provided.

Super reach is designed to be executed via normal reach. In addition, during the reach production of Super Reach, a development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. The fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) and the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. In addition, although FIG. 8-3 (A) shows a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops to a super reach one step higher, a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops by two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

(Type of production mode)
FIG. 8-4 is a diagram for explaining the types of effect modes and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 8-4 (A) is a diagram for explaining the types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8-4 (B) will be described later.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment), a plurality of types of production modes are prepared according to the gaming state. According to the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), a basic effect mode for normal use and a look-ahead effect mode for normal use are prepared as the effect mode in the normal state, and the basic effect mode for probabilistic change is provided as the effect mode in the probabilistic state. And a special production mode for probabilistic change are prepared.

The normal basic effect mode is an effect mode (background mode) for executing a basic background effect for a normal state. The normal look-ahead effect mode is an effect mode for executing a background effect dedicated to the look-ahead effect for the normal state. The probabilistic change basic effect mode is an effect mode for executing the basic background effect for the probabilistic state. The probabilistic special effect mode is an effect mode for executing a basic background effect and a darkening effect (described later) for a probabilistic state. The blackout effect is an effect that is specially executed in addition to the basic background effect for the probabilistic state in the probabilistic special effect mode, and the basic background effect for the probabilistic state in the probabilistic special effect mode. The darkening effect is executed in the upper layer (the layer on the front side) of. Information for specifying the current effect mode may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

(Darkening effect)
FIG. 8-4 (B) is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the brightness set value, the lamp control value, the darkening effect control value, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8-5 is a diagram for explaining an example of effect according to the brightness set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The darkening effect may also be referred to as a blackout effect.

The brightness set value is a set value that can be changed by the player operating the brightness adjustment button. The lamp control value is a control value for controlling the light emission mode (luminance) of the game effect lamp. The darkening effect control value is a control value for controlling the effect mode (visible range) of the darkening effect. The brightness set value, the lamp control value, and the darkening effect control value are stored in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment), the brightness setting value (setting value that can be changed by the player operating the brightness adjustment button). The brightness of the gaming effect lamp and the visible range (also referred to as the visible area) in the darkening effect change accordingly. The darkening effect is an effect that makes part (or all) of the effect on the screen of the image display device 21SH5 difficult to see or invisible (see FIG. 8-5).

According to the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the brightness set value “1”, the lamp control value “1”, and the darkening effect control value “1” correspond to each other, and the brightness set value “2” and the lamp control. The value "2" corresponds to the darkening effect control value "2", ..., The brightness setting value "5", the lamp control value "5", and the darkening effect control value "5" correspond to each other. When the brightness set value is changed, the lamp control value and the darkening effect control value are also changed. That is, the change in the brightness set value is reflected in the lamp control value and the darkening effect control value. However, although it is immediately reflected in the lamp control value (see FIG. 8-9), it may not be reflected in the darkening effect control value for a while. It is sometimes reflected in the darkening effect control value (see FIG. 8-8).

The brightness of the game effect lamp is controlled by the lamp control value. When the lamp control value is "1", it is the lowest (dark), and when the lamp control value is "5", it is the highest (bright). Further, the visible range in the darkening effect is controlled by the darkening effect control value. When the darkening effect control value is "1", it is the smallest (narrower), and when the darkening effect control value is "5", it is the largest (wider).

For example, when the brightness set value is “1” (more specifically, when the lamp control value is “1” and the darkening effect control value is “1”), as shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), The game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, 21SH9RL emit light, and the darkening effect is executed on the image display device 21SH5. In FIG. 8-5 (A), three screen examples are displayed: left side, center, and right side, but the visible range 21SHLIAL1 in the darkening effect moves left and right with time (in other words, invisible). It shows that the range 21SHBKAL1 changes with time). In addition, although there are three illustrated figures, the visible range 21SHLIAL1 actually moves smoothly to the left and right over time. The same applies to FIGS. 8-5 (B) and 8-5 (C), which will be described later.

Further, when the brightness set value is "3" (more specifically, when the lamp control value is "3" and the darkening effect control value is "3"), as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), The game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, 21SH9RL emit light, and the darkening effect is executed on the image display device 21SH5.

Further, when the brightness set value is "5" (more specifically, when the lamp control value is "5" and the darkening effect control value is "5"), as shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), The game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, 21SH9RL emit light, and the darkening effect is executed on the image display device 21SH5.

In FIG. 8A, the white areas of the game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, and 21SH9RL express that the brightness is low (see FIG. 8-4 (B)). In FIG. 8B, the dots of the game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, and 21SH9RL express that the brightness is normal (see FIG. 8-4 (B)). In FIG. 8C, the filling of the game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, and 21SH9RL expresses that the brightness is high (see FIG. 8-4 (B)).

That is, when the brightness set value is "3" (more specifically, when the lamp control value is "3"), when the brightness set value is "1" (more specifically, when the lamp control value is "1"). The brightness of the game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, and 21SH9RL is higher than when the brightness setting value is "5" (more specifically, when the lamp control value is "5"). In some cases), the game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, 21SH9RL are more than in the case of the brightness set value "3" (more specifically, when the lamp control value is "3"). The brightness is high.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) and 8-5 (B), the widths L3a, L3b, and L3c of the visible range 21SHLIAL3 in the darkening effect when the darkening effect control value is "3" (FIG. 8-5 (B)). (See) is wider than the widths L1a, L1b, and L1c of the visible range 21SHLIAL1 in the darkening effect when the darkening effect control value is "1" (see FIG. 8-5 (A)). Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 (B) and 8-5 (C), the widths L5a, L5b, and L5c of the visible range 21SHLIAL5 in the darkening effect when the darkening effect control value is "5" (FIG. 8-5 (C)). (See) is wider than the widths L3a, L3b, and L3c of the visible range 21SHLIAL3 in the darkening effect when the darkening effect control value is "3" (see FIG. 8-5 (B)).

That is, when the brightness setting value is "3" (more specifically, when the lamp control value is "3" and the darkening effect control value is "3"), the brightness setting value is "1" (more details). The brightness of the game effect lamp is higher than that of the lamp control value "1" and the darkening effect control value "1"), and the visible range of the darkening effect is wide. Further, when the brightness setting value is "5" (more specifically, when the lamp control value is "5" and the darkening effect control value is "5"), the brightness setting value is "3" (more details). The brightness of the game effect lamp is higher than that of the lamp control value “3” and the darkening effect control value “3”), and the visible range of the darkening effect is wide.

Although omitted in FIG. 8-5, the brightness setting value "2" is a setting value between the brightness setting value "1" and the brightness setting value "3", and the brightness setting value "4" is the brightness setting. It is a set value between the value "3" and the brightness set value "5" (see FIG. 8-4 (B). That is, the visible range 21SHLIAL2 in the darkening effect when the darkening effect control value "2" is set. The widths L2a, L2b, and L2c (not shown) of (not shown) are the widths L1a, L1b, and L1c of the visible range 21SHLIAL1 in the darkening effect when the darkening effect control value is "1" (see FIG. 8-5 (A)). It is wider than the widths L3a, L3b, and L3c of the visible range 21SHLIAL3 in the darkening effect when the darkening effect control value is "3" (see FIG. 8-5 (B)), and is narrower than the darkening effect control value "3". The widths L4a, L4b, and L4c (not shown) of the visible range 21SHLIAL4 (not shown) in the darkening effect when "4" is the width of the visible range 21SHLIAL3 in the darkening effect when the darkening effect control value "3" is set. Wider than L3a, L3b, L3c (see FIG. 8-5 (B)), the widths L5a, L5b, L5c of the visible range 21SHLIAL5 in the darkening effect when the darkening effect control value is "5" (FIG. 8-5 (FIG. 8-5 (FIG. 8-5)). See C)).

8-6 and 8-7 are diagrams for explaining the execution period of the blackout effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment), in the case of non-reach (in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA1-1" or the like), the blackout effect control Regardless of the value from "1" to "5", immediately after the start of the variable display to immediately before the symbol stop display is the darkening effect execution period (darkening period, which may also be referred to as the darkening effect execution period), and the symbol. Immediately before the stop display, during the symbol stop display, and immediately after the start of the variable display is the non-execution period (non-darkening period) of the darkening effect (see the line of reference numeral a in FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-7 (A)).

FIG. 8-7 (A) shows a darkening period and a non-darkening period in the case of non-reach. In FIG. 8-7 (A), Ta0 to Ta3 are periods during variable display. Ta3 to Ta4 are periods during the stop display. Ta1 is the timing immediately after the start of the variable display. Ta2 is the timing immediately before the symbol stop display. In the case of non-reach, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the variable display start (Ta0) to immediately after the variable display start (Ta1) is a non-darkening period, and immediately after the variable display start (Ta1) to the symbol stop. Immediately before the display (Ta2) is a darkening period, and from immediately before the symbol stop display (Ta2) to during the stop display (Ta4) is a non-darkening period. The brightness setting change period is the entire period (Ta0 to Ta4), but is reflected in the darkening effect (darkening effect control value) from the next variation.

In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment), in the case of normal reach (in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-1" or the like), the blackout effect control value. Regardless of whether the value is "1" to "5", the period immediately after the start of the variable display to immediately before the reach is the execution period (darkening period) of the blackout effect, and the reach effect (normal reach) to the symbol stop display to the variable display. (Immediately after the start) is the non-execution period (non-darkening period) of the darkening effect (see the line of reference numeral b in FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-7 (B)). However, in the case of a big hit, since the game shifts to the big hit game state after the symbol stop display is displayed, the non-execution period (non-darkening period) of the darkening effect is after the reach effect (normal reach).

FIG. 8-7 (B) shows a darkening period and a non-darkening period in the case of normal reach. In FIG. 8-7 (B), Tb0 to Tb5 are periods during variable display. Ta5 to Ta6 are periods during the stop display. Of Tb0 to Tb5 (period during variable display), Tb0 to Tb3 are periods before reach, and Tb3 to Tb5 are periods during normal reach (that is, Tb3 is the timing at which reach is reached). Tb1 is the timing immediately after the start of the variable display. Tb2 is the timing immediately before the reach. Tb4 is the timing immediately before the symbol stop display. In the case of normal reach, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), the variable display start (Tb0) to immediately after the variable display start (Tb1) is a non-darkening period, and immediately after the variable display start (Tb1) to immediately before the reach (Tb1). Tb2) is a darkening period, and immediately before reach (Tb2) to during stop display (Ta6) is a non-darkening period. The brightness setting change period is the entire period (Tb0 to Tb6), but is reflected in the darkening effect (darkening effect control value) from the next variation.

In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (the same applies to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment), in the case of super reach (in the case of the fluctuation pattern "PA2-1" or the like), the blackout effect control Regardless of the value from "1" to "5", immediately after the start of the variable display to immediately before the reach is the execution period (darkening period) of the blackout effect, and during the reach effect (normal reach, super reach) to the symbol stop display. The medium to immediately after the start of the variable display) is the non-execution period (non-darkening period) of the darkening effect (see the line of reference numeral c in FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-7 (C)). However, in the case of a big hit, since the game shifts to the big hit game state after the symbol stop display is displayed, the non-execution period (non-darkening period) of the darkening effect is after the reach effect (normal reach, super reach).

FIG. 8-7 (C) shows a darkening period and a non-darkening period in the case of super reach. In FIG. 8-7 (C), Tc0 to Tc7 are periods during variable display. Tc7 to Tc8 are periods during the stop display. Of Tc0 to Tc7 (period during variable display), Tc0 to Tc3 are the period before reach, Tc3 to Tc5 are the period during normal reach (that is, Tc3 is the timing to reach), and Tc5 to Tc7 are. It is a period during super reach (that is, Tc5 is the timing to develop into super reach). Tc1 is the timing immediately after the start of the variable display. Tc2 is the timing just before the reach. Tc4 is the timing just before the development. Tc6 is the timing immediately before the symbol stop display. In the case of super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), the variable display start (Tc0) to immediately after the variable display start (Tc1) is a non-darkening period, and immediately after the variable display start (Tc1) to immediately before the reach. (Tc2) is a darkening period, and immediately before reach (Tc2) to during stop display (Tc8) is a non-darkening period. The brightness setting change period is the entire period (Tc0 to Tc8), but is reflected in the darkening effect (darkening effect control value) from the next variation.

The execution period (darkening period) of the darkening effect does not change depending on the darkening effect control value (although it does not depend on it), but as described above, the visible range in the darkening effect executed during the darkening effect execution period (darkening period). Varies (depends on) depending on the darkening effect control value.

(Direction decision processing)
In the variable display start setting process of step S171 shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect determination process. The effect determination process includes, for example, a determination process for executing various effects by using an effect control command or the like stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, which is executed in step S171 of FIG. 7. In the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state (step 21SHS100). For example, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the current game state based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, stores information indicating the current game state in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and processes in step 21SHS100. In, it may be determined whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state by referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

When the gaming state is not in the probabilistic state (step 21SHS100; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the look-ahead effect is being executed (step 21SHS101).

When the look-ahead effect is not being executed (step 21SHS101; No), the effect control CPU 120 uses the basic effect for the normal state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (the basic effect for the normal state shown in FIG. 8-4 (A)). (Background effect, etc.) is selected (step 21SHS102). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the lamp control value to a value corresponding to the brightness set value (step 21SHS130), and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-8 ends.

When the look-ahead effect is being executed (step 21SHS101; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 has a look-ahead effect for the normal state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (a background effect dedicated to the look-ahead effect in FIG. 8-4 (A)). Etc.) (step 21 SHS103). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the lamp control value to a value corresponding to the brightness set value (step 21SHS130), and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-8 ends.

When the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (step 21SHS100; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is the basic effect for the probabilistic state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (basic for the probabilistic state in FIG. 8-4 (A)). (Background effect, etc.) is selected (step 21SHS120). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control special effect mode is set (step 21SHS125). The probabilistic special effect mode is an effect mode selected by the player at the ending of the probabilistic jackpot (third and fourth jackpots) (see FIGS. 8-11). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may refer to a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and determine whether or not it is in the probabilistic variation special effect mode.

When the mode is not the special effect mode for probability variation (step 21SHS125; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the lamp control value to a value corresponding to the brightness set value (step 21SHS130), and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-8 is finish.

In the case of the special effect mode for probability variation (step 21SHS125; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects a darkening effect (darkening effect as shown in FIG. 8-4 (A)) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS126). The darkening effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is a darkening effect of the darkening period (see FIG. 8-7) according to the fluctuation pattern.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the darkening effect control value of the darkening effect to be executed in this variation to a value corresponding to the luminance set value (step 21SHS129), and sets the lamp control value to a value corresponding to the luminance set value. The setting (step 21SHS130) is completed, and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-8 ends.

(Variable display during production execution processing)
FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect execution process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, which is executed in step S172 of FIG. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there has been an operation for changing the brightness set value (step 21SHS200). If there is no operation for changing the brightness set value (step 21SHS200; No), the process proceeds to step 21SHS204.

When there is an operation for changing the luminance set value (step 21SHS200; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the luminance set value based on the operation (step 21SHS201). That is, the effect control CPU 120 updates the brightness set value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 based on the operation. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 changes the lamp control value to a value corresponding to the changed brightness set value (step 21SHS202). That is, the effect control CPU 120 updates the lamp control value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 based on the brightness set value. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 causes the lamp to emit light with a brightness corresponding to the lamp control value (step 21SHS203).

Following step 21SHS200 (No) or step 21SHS203, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect according to the effect mode.

Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the normal basic effect mode (step 21SHS204; No, step 21SHS205; No), the effect control CPU 120 is selected in step 21SHS102 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8 (step 21SHS204; No, step 21SHS205; No). Controls the execution of the basic effect for the normal state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (set) (step 21SHS206). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIG. 8-9 ends.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the normal look-ahead effect mode (step 21SHS204; No, step 21SHS205; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is selected (set) in step 21SHS103 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8. The execution of the look-ahead effect for the normal state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is controlled (step 21SHS207). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIG. 8-9 ends.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the probability variation basic effect mode (step 21SHS204; Yes, step 21SHS210; No), the effect control CPU 120 is selected (set) in step 21SHS120 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8. Controls the execution of the basic effect for the probabilistic state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS208). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIG. 8-9 ends.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 is selected (set) in step 21SHS120 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8 when it is in the probability variation special effect mode (step 21SHS204; Yes, step 21SHS210; Yes). While controlling the execution of the basic effect for the probabilistic state corresponding to the variation pattern (step 21SHS208), the darkening effect corresponding to the variation pattern selected (set) in step 21SHS126 according to the darkening effect control value set in step 21SHS129. Is controlled (step 21SHS211). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIG. 8-9 ends.

In addition, in the flowchart of the effect execution process during variable display shown in FIG. 8-9, a plurality of determination processes (step 21SHS204, step 21SHS205, step 21SHS210) are performed in step 21SHS204 and below for executing the effect according to the effect mode. However, the determination process is not always necessary. That is, in the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8, the effect corresponding to the effect mode is selected, and in the variable display effect execution process shown in FIG. 8-9, the effect is selected in the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8. The effect (effect according to the effect mode) may be simply executed without determination. When the mode is executed without determination, the plurality of determination processes (step 21SHS204, step 21SHS205, step 21SHS210) are merely for convenience of explanation. The same applies to the flowchart of the variable display effect execution process of FIG. 8-24 and the flowchart of the variable display effect execution process of FIG. 8-33, which will be described later.

(Darkening effect execution processing)
FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing an example of a darkening effect execution process executed in step 21SHS211 of FIG. 8-9. As shown in FIG. 8-10, the effect control CPU 120 executes a darkening effect at a timing corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is non-reach (step 21SHS231; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 has a period of Ta1 to Ta2 (see FIG. 8-7 (A)) (step 21SHS232). Yes), the darkening effect is executed in the effect mode (visible range) according to the darkening effect control value (step 21SHS236). Then, the flowchart of the blackout effect execution process of FIG. 8-10 ends.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 is used when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (step 21SHS231; No, step 21SHS233; Yes) and the period is Tb1 to Tb2 (see FIG. 8-7 (B)) (step). 21SHS234; Yes), the darkening effect is executed in the effect mode (visible range) according to the darkening effect control value (step 21SHS236). Then, the flowchart of the blackout effect execution process of FIG. 8-10 ends.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach (step 21SHS231; No, step 21SHS233; No), the effect control CPU 120 has a period of Tc1 to Tc2 (see FIG. 8-7 (C)) (see FIG. 8-7 (C)). Step 21SHS235; Yes), the darkening effect is executed in the effect mode (visible range) according to the darkening effect control value (step 21SHS236). Then, the flowchart of the blackout effect execution process of FIG. 8-10 ends.

FIG. 8-11 shows an example of the ending effect processing of step S177 of FIG. 7 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (similar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second and third embodiments). It is a flowchart. The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the ending effect time timer value (the stored value of the timer that controls the execution time of the ending effect set in the big hit middle effect process in step S176 of FIG. 7) (step 21SHS300), and the ending effect. It is determined whether or not the time timer value has become 0 (step 21SHS301). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ending effect time timer has timed out (whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed).

If the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (step 21SHS301; No) and the jackpot is a normal jackpot (first jackpot, second jackpot) (step 21SHS303; No), the effect control CPU 120 has an ending effect (FIG. The execution of the effect (effect set in the big hit middle effect process) in step S176 of step 7 is controlled (step 21SHS304), and the ending effect process is ended.

If the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (step 21SHS301; No) and the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot (third jackpot, fourth jackpot) (step 21SHS303; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the ending effect time timer. It is determined whether or not the value is less than T (step 21SHS303). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the remaining time of the ending effect execution time is less than a predetermined time (time when the ending effect time timer value becomes T). If the ending effect time timer value is not less than T (step 21SHS303; No), the effect control CPU 120 controls the execution of the ending effect (step 21SHS304) and ends the ending effect process. If the ending effect time timer value is less than T (step 21SHS303; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect mode (either the probability change basic effect mode or the probability change special effect mode shown in FIG. 8-4 (A)). Display the screen to select) and accept the selection from the player (step 21SHS305). End the ending production process. The effect control CPU 120 may select the probability change basic effect mode (or the probability change special effect mode) if there is no selection from the player. The selection result may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example.

When the ending effect time timer value becomes 0 (step 21SHS301; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 21SHS306), and the ending effect is produced. End the process.

(Example of production operation related to feature unit 21SH (first embodiment))
8-12 and 8-13 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation according to the feature portion 21SH (first embodiment). Specifically, it is a figure which shows the production operation example of the image display device 21SH5 and the like in the special effect mode for probability variation. In addition, in FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13, the on-screen display of the image display device 21SH5 is FIG. 8-12 (A) → FIG. 8-12 (B) →, ..., FIG. 8-12 (G). → Fig. 8-13 (H) → Fig. 8-13 (I), ..., Fig. 8-13 (M). In the scene of FIG. 8-12 (A), it is assumed that the brightness set value is "3", the lamp control value is "3", and the darkening effect control value is "3".

FIG. 8-12 (A) is a scene in which the decorative symbol “536” is stopped and displayed (for example, a scene of Ta0 in FIG. 8-7 (A)). In FIG. 8-12 (A), the game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, and 21SH9RL emit light at the brightness corresponding to the lamp control value “3” (see FIG. 8-5 (B)). ing. A small symbol 21SHKZ is displayed at the lower right of the screen.

FIG. 8-12 (B) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Ta1 in FIG. 8-7 (A)). FIG. 8-12 (C) is a scene during variable display (a scene of Ta1 in FIG. 8-7 (A)). In FIG. 8-12 (C), the darkening effect is executed in the effect mode (visible range 21SHLIAL3 in FIG. 8-5 (B)) corresponding to the darkening effect control value “3”.

FIG. 8-12 (D) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene of Ta1 to Ta2 of FIG. 8-7 (A)), which is an operation of the player (luminance setting value is “3” → “5”. This is the scene where the operation) is being performed. Since the brightness set value has been changed from "3" to "5", the lamp control value is also immediately updated from "3" to "5" (see step 21SHS202 in FIG. 8-9). Therefore, in FIG. 8-12 (D), the game effect lamps 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, and 21SH9RL have the brightness corresponding to the lamp control value “5” (see FIG. 8-5 (C)). It is emitting light. In FIG. 8-12 (D), in the set value display 21SHSTGM, it is displayed that the brightness is the fifth stage as the brightness set value after the operation.

8-12 (E) and 8-12 (F) are scenes during variable display (for example, scenes before reaching Ta2 in FIG. 8-7 (A)). FIG. 8-12 (G) is a scene during variable display (for example, the scene of Ta2 in FIG. 8-7 (A)).

8-13 (H) is a scene following FIG. 8-12 (G), and is a scene in which the decorative symbol “462” is stopped and displayed (for example, Tb0 in FIG. 8-7 (B), FIG. 8-— 7 (C) Tc0 scene). 8-13 (I) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Tb1 in FIG. 8-7 (B) and a scene before reaching Tc1 in FIG. 8-7 (C)).

8-13 (J) is a scene during variable display (a scene of Tb1 in FIG. 8-7 (B) and a scene of Tc1 in FIG. 8-7 (C)). In FIG. 8-13 (J), the darkening effect is executed in the effect mode (visible range 21SHLIAL5 in FIG. 8-5 (C)) corresponding to the darkening effect control value “5”. The darkening effect control value is updated from "3" to "5" before the start of the variable display (scene of FIG. 8-13 (H)) (see step 21SHS129 of FIG. 8-8).

In addition, in FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13, in addition to the case where the small symbol 21SHKZ is within the visible range (for example, FIG. 8-12 (F)) during the darkening period, it is outside the visible range. It is also visible when it is (for example, FIG. 8-12 (C)). That is, the small symbol 21SHKZ can be visually recognized at any timing during the darkening period. For example, if the small symbol 21SHKZ is displayed on a layer higher than the darkening effect (the layer on the front side), the small symbol 21SHKZ can be visually recognized even if the position of the small symbol 21SHKZ is out of the visible range. Can be done. Similarly, although not shown, other information (for example, the first special symbol by numbers, the hold number display of the second special symbol, the hold display, the active display, the error display, etc.) is also displayed during the darkening period. It may be possible to visually recognize at any timing of the throat.

8-13 (K) and 8-13 (L) show the scene during variable display (for example, the scene before reaching Tb2 in FIG. 8-7 (B) and Tc2 in FIG. 8-7 (C). The scene before that). 8-13 (M) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene of Tb2 in FIG. 8-7 (B) and a scene of Tc2 in FIG. 8-7 (C)). In addition, it is omitted from FIG. 8-13 (L).

(Explanation of Feature 21SH (Second Embodiment))
Next, a second embodiment (simply referred to as a second embodiment) of the feature unit 21SH will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment executes the character appearance effect, which is the main notice, in addition to the blackout effect.

Further, the form of the visible range is different between the blackout effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the darkening effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Although the details will be described later, the visible range in the darkening effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment looks like a trapezoidal (radial) region (so to speak, the effect of the gaming effect lamp 21SH9M) extending from the upper part to the lower part. The visible range in the blackout effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment looks like a circular region (so to speak, the field of view of the camera represented by the gaming effect lamp 21SH9M). Area). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, a plurality of types of movement modes of the visible range are prepared (that is, the visible range moves on the screen based on the plurality of types of movement patterns).

(Character appearance production)
8-14 and 8-15 are diagrams for explaining the contents of the character appearance effect. Specifically, FIGS. 8-14 show appearance characters and appearance positions for each character appearance effect pattern. FIG. 8-14 (A) shows the characters appearing in the character appearance production. FIG. 8-14 (B) shows the appearance position in the character appearance production. 8-14 (C) to 8-14 (F) show production examples (appearance characters, appearance positions) of some character appearance production patterns.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-14, "CTP1-1" to "CTP4-2" are prepared as character appearance effect patterns.

As shown in FIG. 8-14, in the character appearance effect pattern "CTP1-1", the weak character A (pentagram 21SHJCA in FIG. 8-15 (A)) is in the lower left region (on the screen of the image display device 21SH5). Inner part) (21SHSI in FIG. 8-15 (B)) This is a character appearance effect (see FIG. 8-15 (C)).

The character appearance production pattern "CTP1-2" is a character appearance production in which the weak character A appears in the lower left region (outer portion) (21SHSO of FIG. 8-15 (B)) on the screen of the image display device 21SH5 (21SHSO). (See FIG. 8-15 (D)).

The character appearance effect pattern "CTP2-1" is a character appearance effect in which the weak character A appears in the upper left region (inner part) (21SHUI of FIG. 8-15 (B)) on the screen of the image display device 21SH5.

The character appearance effect pattern "CTP2-2" is a character appearance effect in which the weak character A appears in the upper left region (outer portion) (21SHUO of FIG. 8-15 (B)) on the screen of the image display device 21SH5.

In the character appearance production pattern "CTP3-1", the strong character B (hexagonal star 21SHKCB in FIG. 8-15 (A)) appears in the lower left area (inner part) on the screen of the image display device 21SH5. Is.

The character appearance production pattern "CTP3-2" is a character appearance production in which the strong character B appears in the lower left region (outer portion) on the screen of the image display device 21SH5.

The character appearance effect pattern "CTP4-1" is a character appearance effect in which the strong character B appears in the upper left region (inner part) on the screen of the image display device 21SH5 (see FIG. 8-15 (E)).

The character appearance effect pattern "CTP4-2" is a character appearance effect in which the strong character B appears in the upper left region (outer portion) on the screen of the image display device 21SH5 (see FIG. 8-15 (F)).

FIG. 8-16 is an example of a determination ratio of whether or not to execute the character appearance effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the character appearance effect is different according to the fluctuation pattern. FIG. 8-16 (A) is an example of the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the character appearance effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the determination ratio of the character appearance effect pattern when it is determined whether or not the character appearance effect is executed is different according to the fluctuation pattern. FIG. 8-16 (B) is an example of the determination ratio of the character appearance effect pattern. In FIG. 8-16 (the same applies to FIG. 8-28), CTP1 (weak character A / lower left area) is CTP1-1 (weak character A / lower left area (inner part)) and CTP1-2 (weak character A). / Lower left area (outer part)) is combined. CTP2 (weak character A / upper left area) is a combination of CTP2-1 (weak character A / upper left area (inner part)) and CTP2-2 (weak character A / upper left area (outer part)). The same applies to CTP3 (strong character B / lower left area) and CTP4 (strong character B / upper left area). According to the example shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), in the case of a big hit, the ratio of determining the strong character B is higher than in the case of losing, and in the case of losing, it is higher than in the case of losing. The rate at which weak character A is determined is high. That is, the expectation that the strong character B will be a big hit is higher than that of the weak character A. Further, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of determining the upper left region is higher than in the case of losing, and in the case of losing, the ratio of determining the lower left region is higher than in the case of losing. That is, the expectation that the upper left area will be a big hit is higher than the lower left area.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), the determination ratios of the inside and the outside at the appearance position (lower left region, upper left region) are the same. For example, in the case of a normal reach jackpot, CTP2 (weak character A / upper left area) is determined at a rate of 20%, and the breakdown of the 20% is CTP2-1 (weak character A / upper left area (inner part)). ) Is 10%, and CTP2-2 (weak character A / upper left region (outer part)) is 10%. In the case of a normal reach jackpot, CTP4 (strong character B / upper left area) is determined at a rate of 80%, and the breakdown of the 80% is CTP4-1 (strong character B / upper left area (inner part)). ) Is 40%, and CTP4-2 (strong character B / upper left region (outer part)) is 40%.

(Darkening effect)
FIG. 8-17 is a diagram for explaining the content of the darkening effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. Specifically, FIGS. 8-17 show the presence / absence of movement to the lower left region, the presence / absence of movement to the upper left region, and the visibility of the appearing character in the character appearance effect for each visible range movement pattern. The visible range "small" shown in FIG. 8-17 is, for example, a size corresponding to the darkening effect control values "1", "2", and "3", and the visible range "large" is, for example, a darkening effect. It is a size corresponding to the control values "4" and "5".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-17, “KHP1” to “KHP3” are prepared as visible range movement patterns.

The visible range movement pattern "KHP1" is a movement pattern of "no" for movement to the lower left region and "no" for movement to the lower left region. In the permissible range movement pattern "KHP1", the characters (weak character A, strong character B) appearing as a character appearance effect are displayed regardless of whether the visible range is "small" or the visible range is "large". , The lower left area (inner part), the lower left area (outer part), the upper left area (inner part), and the upper left area (outer part) are invisible.

In FIG. 8-17, when the visible range is "small", the small circular visible range 21SHSLA (see FIGS. 8-18 to 8-20) having a width (diameter) Ls moves. This is the case. The case where the visible range is "large" is the case where the large circular visible range 21SHBLA (see FIGS. 8-18 to 8-20) having a width (diameter) Lb moves.

The visible range movement pattern "KHP2" is a movement pattern of "presence" of movement to the lower left region and "no" of movement to the lower left region. In the permissible range movement pattern "KHP2", when the visible range is "small", the characters (weak character A, strong character B) that appear as character appearance effects appear in the lower left area (inner part). In some cases, it is visible, but when it appears in the lower left area (outer part), upper left area (inner part), or upper left area (outer part), it is not visible. When the visible range is "Large", when the characters (weak character A, strong character B) appearing as the character appearance effect appear in the lower left area (inner part) or the lower left area (outer part), It is visible, but it is not visible when it appears in the upper left area (inner part) or upper left area (outer part).

The visible range movement pattern "KHP3" is a movement pattern of "no" for movement to the lower left region and "yes" for movement to the lower left region. In the permissible range movement pattern "KHP3", when the visible range is "small", the characters (weak character A, strong character B) that appear as character appearance effects appear in the upper left area (inner part). In some cases, it is visible, but when it appears in the lower left area (inner part), lower left area (outer part), or upper left area (outer part), it is not visible. When the visible range is "Large", when the characters (weak character A, strong character B) appearing as a character appearance effect appear in the upper left area (inner part) or upper left area (outer part), It is visible, but it is not visible when it appears in the lower left area (inner part) or lower left area (outer part).

FIG. 8-18 shows a movement mode of the visible range based on the visible range movement pattern “KHP1”. FIG. 8-19 shows a movement mode of the visible range based on the visible range movement pattern “KHP2”. FIG. 8-20 shows a movement mode of the visible range based on the visible range movement pattern “KHP3”. In FIG. 8-18 (the same applies to FIGS. 8-19 and 8-20), the on-screen display of the image display device 21SH5 is, for example, (A) → (B) → (C) → (D) → (E). ), ..., transition in this order.

In FIG. 8-18 (the same applies to FIGS. 8-19 and 8-20), for convenience of explanation, the visible range 21SHSLA of a small circle (diameter Ls) is shown by a solid line, and a large circle (diameter Lb. Diameter Lb> diameter). The visible range 21SHBLA of Ls) is shown by a broken line at the same time (together), but the actual visible range is either one (visible range 21SHSLA or visible range 21SHBLA).

In the case of the visible range movement pattern "KHP1", as shown in FIG. 8-18, even in the case of the visible range "small" (when the visible range 21SHSLA moves), the visible range is "large". In any case (when the visible range 21SHBLA moves), the lower left area (inner part) 21SHSI, the lower left area (outer part) 21SHSO, the upper left area (inner part) 21SHUI, and the lower left area (outer part) 21SHUO. Weak character A and strong character B do not move (reach), so where is the lower left area (inner part) 21SHSI, lower left area (outer part) 21SHSO, upper left area (inner part) 21SHUI, lower left area (outer part) 21SHUO? Even if it appears in, it cannot be seen.

In the case of the visible range movement pattern "KHP2", as shown in FIG. 8-19, in the case of the visible range "small" (when the visible range 21SHSLA moves), it moves to the lower left region (inner part) 21SHSI. Therefore, when the weak character A or the strong character B appears in the lower left region (inner part) 21SHSI, it can be visually recognized (see FIG. 8-19 (C)). In addition, when the visible range is "large" (when the visible range 21SHBLA moves), it moves (reaches) to the lower left area (outer part) 21SHSO in addition to the lower left area (inner part) 21SHSI, so that it is a weak character. When A or the strong character B appears in the lower left area (inner part) 21SHSI or the lower left area (outer part) 21SHSO, it can be visually recognized (see FIG. 8-19 (C)).

In the case of the visible range movement pattern "KHP3", as shown in FIG. 8-20, in the case of the visible range "small" (when the visible range 21SHSLA moves), it moves to the upper left area (inner part) 21SHUI. Since (reaching), the weak character A and the strong character B can be visually recognized when they appear in the upper left area (inner part) 21SHUI (see FIG. 8-20 (C)). In addition, when the visible range is "large" (when the visible range 21SHBLA moves), it moves (reaches) to the upper left area (outer part) 21SHUO in addition to the upper left area (inner part) 21SHUI, so that it is a weak character. When A or the strong character B appears in the upper left area (inner part) 21SHUI or the upper left area (outer part) 21SHUO, it can be visually recognized (see FIG. 8-20 (C)).

FIG. 8-21 is an example of the determination ratio of the visible range movement pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the determination ratio of the visible range movement pattern is different depending on the fluctuation pattern. According to FIG. 8-21, as an example, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach loss (PA2-1), the visible range movement pattern “KHP1” is determined at a rate of 90%, and the visible range movement pattern “KHP2” is 5. It is determined at a rate of%, and the visible range movement pattern "KHP3" is determined at a rate of 5%.

FIG. 8-22 is a diagram for explaining the execution period of the darkening effect and the character appearance effect. In addition, in FIG. 8-22 (A), the same reference numerals (Ta0, Ta1, etc.) are attached to the parts common to those in FIG. 8-7 (A). Further, in FIG. 8-22 (B), the same reference numerals (Tb0, Tb1, etc.) are attached to the parts common to those in FIG. 8-7 (B). Further, in FIG. 8-22 (C), the same reference numerals (Tc0, Tc1, etc.) are attached to the parts common to those in FIG. 8-7 (C).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (A) to 8-22 (C), the character appearance effect is executed during the period when the darkening effect is executed. That is, in the case of non-reach, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), the period immediately after the start of the variable display (Ta1) to immediately before the display of the symbol stop (Ta2) is the darkening period, and the execution period of the character appearance effect. (Character appearance production execution period). In the case of normal reach, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (B), the period immediately after the start of the variable display (Tb1) to immediately before the reach (Tb2) is the darkening period and the character appearance effect execution period. In the case of super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (C), the period immediately after the start of variable display (Tc1) to immediately before the reach (Tc2) is the darkening period and the character appearance effect execution period.

(Direction decision processing)
FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, which is executed in step S171 of FIG. The effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-23 shows steps 21SH100 (Yes) and subsequent steps of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8. That is, it shows the flow when the gaming state is the probabilistic state. The flow when the gaming state is the normal state is the same as that after step 21SH100 (No) of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8.

The effect control CPU 120 selects a basic effect for a probabilistic state corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS420). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character appearance effect based on the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS420). For example, in the case of normal reach loss (PA2-1), execution is determined at a rate of 5%, and in the case of super reach loss (PA2-2-PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc.), 30%. Execution is determined at the rate of (see FIG. 8-16 (A)).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution is determined as whether or not to execute the character appearance effect (step 21SHS422). When it is determined whether or not the character appears (step 21SHS422; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the character appearance effect pattern based on the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS423). For example, in the case of normal reach loss (PA2-1), CTP-1 is determined at a rate of 50% and CTP-2 is determined at a rate of 50% (see FIG. 8-16 (A)). Further, in the case of super reach loss (PA2-2 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc.), CTP1-1 is determined at a rate of 30%, CTP1-2 is determined at a rate of 30%, and so on. CTP2-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, CTP2-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, CTP3-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, CTP3-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, CTP4- 1 is determined at a rate of 10% and CTP4-2 is determined at a rate of 10% (see FIG. 8-16 (A)). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the character appearance effect pattern determined in step 21SHS423 as the character appearance effect pattern of the character appearance effect to be executed in this variation (step 21SHS424).

When it is determined whether or not to execute the character appearance effect (step 21SHS422; No), or following step 21SHS424, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the character appearance control is in the special effect mode for probability variation. (Step 21SHS425).

When the mode is not the special effect mode for probability variation (step 21SHS425; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the lamp control value to a value corresponding to the brightness set value (step 21SHS430), and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-23 is shown. finish.

In the case of the special effect mode for probability variation (step 21SHS425; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects a darkening effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS426). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines the visible range movement pattern based on the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS427). For example, in the case of normal reach loss (PA2-1), KHP1 is determined at a rate of 90%, KHP2 is determined at a rate of 5%, and KHP3 is determined at a rate of 5% (see FIG. 8-21). .. In the case of super reach loss (PA2-2 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc.), KHP1 is determined at a rate of 50%, KHP2 is determined at a rate of 30%, and KHP3 is determined at a rate of 20%. (See Fig. 8-21). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the visible range movement pattern determined in step 21SHS427 as the visible range movement pattern of the darkening effect to be executed in this variation (step 21SHS424).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the darkening effect control value of the darkening effect to be executed in this variation to a value corresponding to the luminance set value (step 21SHS429), and sets the lamp control value to a value corresponding to the luminance set value. The setting (step 21SHS430) is completed, and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-23 ends.

(Variable display during production execution processing)
FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect execution process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, which is executed in step S172 of FIG. The variable display effect execution process shown in FIG. 8-24 is common to the variable display effect execution process shown in FIG. 8-9, except for a part (part related to the character appearance effect (step 21SH509)). Yes (similar). Some or all of the common parts will be omitted.

Steps 21SHS500 to 21SHS503 in FIG. 8-24 are similar to steps 21SHS200 to 21SHS203 in FIG. 8-9. Following step 21SHS500 (No) or step 21SHS503, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect according to the effect mode.

Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the normal effect mode (step 21SHS504; No, step 21SHS505; No), the effect control CPU 120 is the same as the step 21SHS206 in FIG. 8-9, which is the basic effect for the normal state. Controls the execution of (step 21SHS506). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIG. 8-24 ends.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the normal look-ahead effect mode (step 21SHS504; No, step 21SHS505; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reading effect for the normal state as in step 21SHS207 of FIG. 8-9. Control (step 21SHS507). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIG. 8-24 ends.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the probability variation basic effect mode (step 21SHS504; Yes, step 21SHS510; No), the effect control CPU 120 is selected (set) in step 21SHS420 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-23. It controls the execution of the basic effect for the probabilistic state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS508), and controls the execution of the character appearance effect according to the character appearance effect pattern set in step 21SHS424 (step 21SHS509). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIG. 8-24 ends.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 is selected (set) in step 21SHS420 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-23 when it is in the probability variation special effect mode (step 21SHS504; Yes, step 21SHS510; Yes). Controls the execution of the basic effect for the probabilistic state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS508), controls the execution of the character appearance effect according to the character appearance effect pattern set in step 21SHS424 (step 21SHS509), and sets in step 21SHS428. The execution of the darkening effect is controlled according to the visible range movement pattern and the darkening effect control value set in step 21SHS429 (step 21SHS511). The control of execution of the darkening effect (control of timing and the like) is the same as that of the darkening effect execution process (see FIG. 8-10) of the first embodiment.

(Character appearance production execution processing)
FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the character appearance effect execution process executed in step 21SHS509 of FIG. 8-24. As shown in FIG. 8-25, the effect control CPU 120 executes the character appearance effect at the timing corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the character appearance effect pattern is set (step 21SHS520). In other words, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character appearance effect. When the character appearance effect pattern is not set (step 21SHS520; No), the flowchart of the character appearance effect execution process of FIG. 8-25 ends.

When the character appearance effect pattern is set (step 21SHS520; Yes), the character appearance effect is executed at the timing corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 has a non-reach variation pattern (step 21SHS531; Yes) and a period of Ta1 to Ta2 (see FIG. 8-22 (A)) (step 21SHS532). ; Yes), the character appearance effect is executed according to the character appearance effect pattern (appearance character, appearance position) (step 21SHS536). Then, the flowchart of the character appearance effect execution process of FIG. 8-25 ends.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 has a period of Tb1 to Tb2 (see FIG. 8-22 (B)) when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (step 21SHS531; No, step 21SHS533; Yes) (step 21SHS531; No, step 21SHS533; Yes). 21SHS534; Yes), the character appearance effect is executed according to the character appearance effect pattern (appearance character, appearance position) (step 21SHS536). Then, the flowchart of the character appearance effect execution process of FIG. 8-25 ends.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach (step 21SHS531; No, step 21SHS533; No), the effect control CPU 120 has a period of Tc1 to Tc2 (see FIG. 8-22 (C)) (see FIG. 8-22 (C)). Step 21SHS535; Yes), the character appearance effect is executed according to the character appearance effect pattern (appearance character, appearance position) (step 21SHS536). Then, the flowchart of the blackout effect execution process of FIG. 8-25 ends.

(Example of production operation related to feature unit 21SH (second embodiment))
8-26 and 8-27 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation according to the feature portion 21SH (second embodiment). Specifically, it is a figure which shows the effect operation example of the image display device 21SH5 in the special effect mode for probability variation. In FIGS. 8-26 and 8-27, the decorative design on the screen and the game effect lamp 21SH9M are not shown.

The left side of FIG. 8-26 ((A1) or less) shows the case where the character appearance effect pattern is "CTP1-1", the visible range movement pattern is "KHP1", and the visible range in the darkening effect is "small". It is a figure which shows the production operation example. That is, the character appearance effect (see FIG. 8-14) in which the weak character A appears in the lower left region (inner part) is executed, and the "darkening effect control values" 1 "," 2 ", and" 3 "correspond to the visible range (see FIG. 8-14). It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation in the case where the darkening effect (see FIG. 8-17) in which "small") does not move to the lower left area or the upper left area is executed. The transition is in the order of FIG. 8-26 (A1) → FIG. 8-26 (B1) → FIG. 8-26 (C1).

8-26 (A1) is a scene during variable display (for example, Ta1 in FIG. 8-22 (A), Tb1 in FIG. 8-22 (B), Tc1 in FIG. 8-22 (C)). In FIG. 8-26 (A1), the darkening effect is started, and a small circular visible range 21SHSLA appears in the center of the screen. In addition, the character appearance effect has started, and the pentagram star 21SHJCA, which is a weak character A, appears in the lower left region (inner part), but it cannot be actually visually recognized because it is not in the visible range. The broken line pentagram 21SHJCA expresses that it is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized. The position of the visible range at the start of the darkening effect is not limited to the center of the screen, but in FIG. 8-26 (A1), it is set to the center of the screen for convenience of explanation. The same applies to FIGS. 8-26 (A2), 8-27 (A3), and 8-27 (A4).

8-26 (B1) shows a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Ta2 in FIG. 8-22 (A), a scene before reaching Tb2 in FIG. 8-22 (B), FIG. 8- 22 (C) before reaching Tc2). In FIG. 8-26 (B1), the visible range 21SHSLA is moved from the center of the screen to the left side.

8-26 (C1) shows a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Ta2 in FIG. 8-22 (A), a scene before reaching Tb2 in FIG. 8-22 (B), FIG. 8- 22 (C) before reaching Tc2). In FIG. 8-26 (C1), the visible range 21SHSLA moves further to the left, but does not move to the lower left and does not reach the lower left area (inner part) (visible range 21SHSLA and the lower left area (inside). Because it does not overlap with the part), the pentagram 21SHJCA is still invisible.

The right side of FIG. 8-26 ((A2) or less) shows the case where the character appearance effect pattern is "CTP1-1", the visible range movement pattern is "KHP2", and the visible range in the darkening effect is "small". It is a figure which shows the production operation example. That is, the character appearance effect (see FIG. 8-14) in which the weak character A appears in the lower left region (inner part) is executed, and the "darkening effect control values" 1 "," 2 ", and" 3 "correspond to the visible range (see FIG. 8-14). It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation in the case where the darkening effect (see FIG. 8-17) in which "small") moves to the lower left region is executed. The transition is in the order of FIG. 8-26 (A2) → FIG. 8-26 (B2) → FIG. 8-26 (C2).

8-26 (A2) shows the scene during variable display (for example, Ta1 in FIG. 8-22 (A), Tb1 in FIG. 8-22 (B), FIG. 8-2), similarly to FIG. 8-26 (A1). 22 (C) Tc1). 8-26 (B2), like FIG. 8-26 (B1), shows a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Ta2 in FIG. 8-22 (A), FIG. 8-22 (B). The scene before reaching Tb2, the scene before reaching Tc2 in FIG. 8-22 (C)).

8-26 (C2) shows a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Ta2 in FIG. 8-22 (A), a scene before reaching Tb2 in FIG. 8-22 (B), FIG. 8- 22 (C) before reaching Tc2). In FIG. 8-26 (C2), the visible range 21SHSLA moves to the lower left and reaches the lower left region (inner part) (because the visible range 21SHSLA and the lower left region (inner part) overlap), and the pentagram 21SHJCA. Can be visually recognized. The solid pentagram 21SHJCA expresses that it is in a visually recognizable state.

The left side of FIG. 8-27 ((A3) or less) shows the case where the character appearance effect pattern is "CTP4-2", the visible range movement pattern is "KHP3", and the visible range in the darkening effect is "small". It is a figure which shows the production operation example. That is, the character appearance effect (see FIG. 8-14) in which the strong character B appears in the upper left region (outer part) is executed, and the "darkening effect control values" 1 "," 2 ", and" 3 "correspond to the visible range (see FIG. 8-14). It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation in the case where the darkening effect (see FIG. 8-17) in which "small") moves to the upper left region is executed. The transition is in the order of FIG. 8-27 (A3) → FIG. 8-27 (B3) → FIG. 8-27 (C3).

8-27 (A3) is a scene during variable display (for example, Ta1 in FIG. 8-22 (A), Tb1 in FIG. 8-22 (B), Tc1 in FIG. 8-22 (C)). In FIG. 8-27 (A3), the darkening effect is started, and a small circular visible range 21SHSLA appears in the center of the screen. In addition, the character appearance effect has started, and the hexagonal star 21SHKCB, which is a strong character B, appears in the upper left region (outer portion), but it cannot be actually visually recognized because it is not in the visible range. The broken line hexagonal star 21SHKCB expresses that it is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized.

8-27 (B3) shows a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Ta2 in FIG. 8-22 (A), a scene before reaching Tb2 in FIG. 8-22 (B), FIG. 8- 22 (C) before reaching Tc2). In FIG. 8-27 (B3), the visible range 21SHSLA is moved from the center of the screen to the left side.

8-27 (C3) shows a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Ta2 in FIG. 8-22 (A), a scene before reaching Tb2 in FIG. 8-22 (B), FIG. 8-. 22 (C) before reaching Tc2). In FIG. 8-27 (C3), although the visible range 21SHSLA has moved to the upper left, it does not reach the upper left region (outer portion) (because the visible range 21SHSLA and the upper left region (outer portion) do not overlap). ), The hexagonal star 21SHKCB is still invisible.

The right side of FIG. 8-27 ((A4) or less) shows the case where the character appearance effect pattern is "CTP4-2", the visible range movement pattern is "KHP3", and the visible range in the darkening effect is "small". It is a figure which shows the production operation example. That is, the character appearance effect (see FIG. 8-14) in which the strong character B appears in the upper left region (outer part) is executed, and the visible range (“large” corresponding to the darkening effect control values “4” and “5”) is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation in the case where the darkening effect (see FIG. 8-17) that moves to the upper left area is executed. The transition is in the order of FIG. 8-27 (A4) → FIG. 8-27 (B4) → FIG. 8-27 (C4).

Similar to FIG. 8-27 (A3), FIG. 8-27 (A4) shows a scene during variable display (for example, Ta1 in FIG. 8-22 (A), Tb1 in FIG. 8-22 (B), FIG. 8- 22 (C) Tc1). FIG. 8-27 (B4), like FIG. 8-27 (B3), shows a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Ta2 in FIG. 8-22 (A), FIG. 8-22 (B). The scene before reaching Tb2, the scene before reaching Tc2 in FIG. 8-22 (C)).

8-27 (C4) shows a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Ta2 in FIG. 8-22 (A), a scene before reaching Tb2 in FIG. 8-22 (B), FIG. 8- 22 (C) before reaching Tc2). In FIG. 8-27 (C4), the visible range 21SHBLA moved to the upper left and reached the upper left region (outer portion) (because the visible range 21SHBLA and the upper left region (outer portion) overlap), so that the hexagonal star 21SHKCB Can be visually recognized. The solid hexagonal star 21SHKCB expresses that it is in a visually recognizable state.

FIG. 8-28 is another example of the determination ratio of the character appearance effect pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), the inner and outer determination ratios at the appearance positions (lower left region and upper left region) were the same, but the inner and outer determination ratios may be different. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-28, the inner decision rate is higher than the outer decision rate. For example, in the case of a normal reach jackpot, CTP2 (weak character A / upper left area) is determined at a rate of 20%, and the breakdown of the 20% is CTP2-1 (weak character A / upper left area (inner part)). ) Is 15%, and CTP2-2 (weak character A / upper left area (outer part)) is 5%. In the case of a normal reach jackpot, CTP4 (strong character B / upper left area) is determined at a rate of 80%, and the breakdown of the 80% is CTP4-1 (strong character B / upper left area (inner part)). ) Is 60%, and CTP4-2 (strong character B / upper left region (outer part)) is 20%.

For example, the determination ratio of the character appearance effect pattern shown in FIG. 8-16 (B) and the determination ratio of the character appearance effect pattern shown in FIG. 8-28 coexist (a determination table corresponding to each determination ratio is provided. (Hold it), the character appearance production pattern may be determined by the determination ratio of either one. For example, the character appearance effect pattern is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-16 (B) until the player changes the brightness setting value after the transition to the probabilistic state (that is, as an initial setting). However, if the player changes the brightness setting value after shifting to the probabilistic state, the next variable display (as long as the probabilistic state is maintained) or the next variable display (predetermined from the next time onward). The character appearance effect pattern may be determined at the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 8-28 only (variable display within the number of times). That is, when the player changes the brightness setting value, the character appearance effect pattern is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 8-28, and the characters (weak character A, strong character B) are inside. Since it becomes easier to appear, the character that appears becomes easier to see (the frequency at which the character can be seen increases). Therefore, the operation of changing the brightness set value by the player is promoted (participation in the game can be promoted).

In the case of the visible range "small", the characters appearing on the outside (weak character A, strong character B) can be visually recognized regardless of the movement mode of the visible range (regardless of the visible range movement pattern). However, depending on the movement mode of the visible range (if the visible range movement pattern matches the character's appearance position), the characters appearing inside (weak character A, strong character B) will be visually recognized. (See FIGS. 8-17, 8-27C3), 8-27 (C4)). Therefore, if the character appearance effect pattern is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-28 in which the characters (weak character A, strong character B) are likely to appear inside, the frequency with which the character can be visually recognized increases.

(Explanation of Feature 21SH (Third Embodiment))
Next, a third embodiment (simply referred to as a third embodiment) of the feature unit 21SH will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment executes a voice visualization effect (described later) instead of the darkening effect. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment includes a volume adjustment button (not shown) that accepts the player's operation, and is operated by the player (volume setting value set by the player's operation; the same applies hereinafter). The effect on the screen of the image display device 21SH5 (the effect mode of the sound visualization effect) is changed accordingly. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment may include, for example, a volume adjustment button on the upper portion of the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment may include a brightness adjustment button that accepts a player's operation in addition to the volume adjustment button.

(Type of production mode)
FIG. 8-29 is a diagram for explaining the types of effect modes and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 8-29 (A) is a diagram for explaining the types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 8-29 (B) will be described later.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, a plurality of types of production modes are prepared according to the gaming state. According to the example shown in FIG. 8-29 (A), a basic effect mode for normal use and a look-ahead effect mode for normal use are prepared as the effect mode in the normal state, and the basic effect mode for probabilistic change is provided as the effect mode in the probabilistic state. And a special production mode for probabilistic change are prepared.

The normal basic effect mode is an effect mode (background mode) for executing a basic background effect for a normal state, similar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first and second embodiments. The normal pre-reading effect mode is an effect mode (background mode) for executing a background effect dedicated to the pre-reading effect for the normal state, similar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first and second embodiments. The probabilistic change basic effect mode is an effect mode (background mode) for executing a basic background effect for the probabilistic state, as in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first and second embodiments. The probabilistic special effect mode is an effect mode for executing a basic background effect for a probabilistic state and a voice visualization effect (described later). Information for specifying the current effect mode may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

(Voice visualization effect)
FIG. 8-29 (B) is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the volume setting value, the voice control value, the voice visualization effect control value, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 8-30 is a diagram for explaining an example of production according to the volume setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment.

The volume setting value is a setting value that can be changed by the player operating the volume adjustment button. The voice control value is a control value for controlling the output mode (voice volume) of the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice visualization effect control value is a control value for controlling the effect mode (size of characters and the like) of the voice visualization effect. The volume setting value, the voice control value, and the voice visualization effect control value are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, in the volume and voice visualization effect of the speakers 8L and 8R according to the volume setting value (setting value that can be changed by the player operating the volume adjustment button). The size of characters etc. changes. The voice visualization effect is an effect on the screen of the image display device 21SH5, and is an effect of expressing the sound with characters or the like (see FIG. 8-30).

According to the example shown in FIG. 8-29 (B), the volume setting value "1", the voice control value "1", and the voice visualization effect control value "1" correspond to each other, and the volume setting value "2" and the voice correspond to each other. The control value "2" corresponds to the voice visualization effect control value "2", and ..., the volume setting value "5", the voice control value "5", and the voice visualization effect control value "5" correspond to each other. When the volume setting value is changed, the voice control value and the voice visualization effect control value are also changed. That is, the change in the volume setting value is reflected in the voice control value and the voice visualization effect control value. However, although it is immediately reflected in the voice control value (see Fig. 8-33), it may not be reflected in the voice visualization effect control value for a while (change of the volume setting value during variable display will be reflected in the next variable display. It is reflected in the voice visualization effect control value at the start (see FIG. 8-32).

The volume of the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled by the voice control value. When the voice control value is "1", it is the smallest, and when the voice control value is "5", it is the largest. Further, the size of characters and the like in the voice visualization effect is controlled by the voice visualization effect control value. When the voice visualization effect control value is "1", it is the smallest (narrower), and when the voice visualization effect control value is "5", it is the largest.

FIG. 8-30 (A) shows the outputs of the speakers 8L and 8R when the volume setting value is “1” (more specifically, when the voice control value is “1” and the voice visualization effect control value is “1”). , Indicates the size of characters, etc. in the voice visualization effect. FIG. 8-30 (B) shows the outputs of the speakers 8L and 8R when the volume setting value is “2” (more specifically, when the voice control value is “2” and the voice visualization effect control value is “2”). , Indicates the size of characters, etc. in the voice visualization effect. FIG. 8-30 (C) shows the outputs of the speakers 8L and 8R when the volume setting value is “3” (more specifically, when the voice control value is “3” and the voice visualization effect control value is “3”). , Indicates the size of characters, etc. in the voice visualization effect. FIG. 8-30 (D) shows the outputs of the speakers 8L and 8R when the volume setting value is “4” (more specifically, when the voice control value is “4” and the voice visualization effect control value is “4”). , Indicates the size of characters, etc. in the voice visualization effect. FIG. 8-30 (E) shows the outputs of the speakers 8L and 8R when the volume setting value is “5” (more specifically, when the voice control value is “5” and the voice visualization effect control value is “5”). , Indicates the size of characters, etc. in the voice visualization effect.

21SHvoL1 at the lower right of FIG. 8-30 (A) indicates that the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is output at a volume (low (see FIG. 8-29)) corresponding to the voice control value “1”. It was done. 21SHvoL2 at the lower right of FIG. 8-30 (B) indicates that the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is output at a volume (slightly low (see FIG. 8-29)) corresponding to the voice control value “2”. It is a representation. 21SHvoL3 at the lower right of FIG. 8-30 (C) indicates that the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is output at a volume (normal (see FIG. 8-29)) corresponding to the voice control value “3”. It was done. The 21SHvoL4 at the lower right of FIG. 8-30 (D) indicates that the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is output at a volume (slightly loud (see FIG. 8-29)) corresponding to the voice control value “4”. It is a representation. 21SHvoL5 at the lower right of FIG. 8-30 (E) indicates that the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is output at a volume (loud (see FIG. 8-29)) corresponding to the voice control value “5”. It was done. The volume is 21SHvoL1 <21SHvoL2 <21SHvoL3 <21SHvoL4 <21SHvoL5.

In FIG. 8-30 (A), 21SHOML1 indicates the size of the character in the voice character display in which the voice is displayed as a character ((character “don” in FIG. 8-30 (A)) as a voice visualization effect. Specifically, the voice character display 21SHOML1 shows the character size (small (see FIG. 8-29)) in the voice character display corresponding to the voice visualization effect control value “1”. In 8-30 (A), 21SHOKL1 is the sound effect display in which the effect (effect) related to the sound is displayed as an image ((in FIG. 8-30 (A), smoke at the time of firing, etc.)) as a sound visualization effect. The size of the image is shown. Specifically, the voice effect display 21SHOKL1 indicates the size of the image (small (see FIG. 8-29)) in the voice effect display corresponding to the voice visualization effect control value “1”. Shown.

In FIG. 8-30 (B), 21SHOML2 indicates the size of the character in the voice character display in which the voice is displayed as a character ((character “Don!” In FIG. 8-30 (B)) as a voice visualization effect. Specifically, the voice character display 21SHOML2 indicates the character size (slightly small (see FIG. 8-29)) in the voice character display corresponding to the voice visualization effect control value “2”. , In FIG. 8-30 (B), 21SHOKL2 displays an effect (effect) related to voice as an image ((in FIG. 8-30 (B), smoke at the time of firing, etc.) as a voice visualization effect. Specifically, the audio effect display 21SHOKL2 shows the size of the image in the audio effect display corresponding to the audio visualization effect control value “2” (see FIG. 8-29). )) Is shown.

In FIG. 8-30 (C), 21SHOML3 determines the size of the character in the voice character display in which the voice is displayed as a character ((in FIG. 8-30 (C), the character "Don !!")) as a voice visualization effect. Specifically, the voice character display 21SHOML3 indicates the character size (normal (see FIG. 8-29)) in the voice character display corresponding to the voice visualization effect control value “3”. , In FIG. 8-30 (C), 21SHOKL3 displays an effect (effect) related to voice as an image ((in FIG. 8-30 (C), smoke at the time of firing, etc.) as a voice visualization effect. Specifically, the audio effect display 21SHOKL3 is the size of the image in the audio effect display corresponding to the audio visualization effect control value “3” (normal (see FIG. 8-29)). ) Is shown.

In FIG. 8-30 (D), 21SHOML4 determines the size of the character in the voice character display in which the voice is displayed as a character ((in FIG. 8-30 (D), the character "Dawn !!")) as a voice visualization effect. Specifically, the voice character display 21SHOML4 indicates the character size (slightly large (see FIG. 8-29)) in the voice character display corresponding to the voice visualization effect control value “4”. Further, in FIG. 8-30 (D), 21SHOKL4 displays an effect (effect) related to the sound as an image ((in FIG. 8-30 (D), smoke at the time of firing, etc.) as a sound visualization effect). The size of the image in the display is shown. Specifically, the voice effect display 21SHOKL4 is the size of the image in the voice effect display corresponding to the voice visualization effect control value “4” (slightly large (FIG. 8-29). See)).

In FIG. 8-30 (E), 21SHOML5 determines the size of the character in the voice character display in which the voice is displayed as a character ((in FIG. 8-30 (E), the character "Dawn !!")) as a voice visualization effect. Specifically, the voice character display 21SHOML5 indicates the character size (large (see FIG. 8-29)) in the voice character display corresponding to the voice visualization effect control value “5”. , In FIG. 8-30 (E), 21SHOKL5 displays an effect (effect) related to voice as an image ((in FIG. 8-30 (E), smoke at the time of firing, etc.) as a voice visualization effect. Specifically, the audio effect display 21SHOKL5 is the size of the image in the audio effect display corresponding to the audio visualization effect control value “5” (large (see FIG. 8-29)). ) Is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 8-30 (A) to 8-30, the voice character display 21SHOML1 <voice character display 21SHOML2 <voice character display 21SHOML3 <voice character display 21SHOML4 <voice character display 21SHOML5, and the voice effect display 21SHOKL1 <voice effect. Display 21SHOKL2 <Voice effect display 21SHOKL3 <Voice effect display 21SHOKL4 <Voice effect display 21SHOKL5.

According to FIGS. 8-30 (A) to 8-30 (E), when the volume setting value is "1" (when the voice control value is "1" and the voice visualization effect control value is "1"), the speaker 8L. The output of 8R is the smallest, and the characters and the like (voice character display 21SHOML1 and voice effect display 21SHOKL1) are also the smallest. Further, when the volume setting value is "5" (when the voice control value is "5" and the voice visualization effect control value is "5"), the speakers 8L and 8R are shown in FIG. 8-30 (E). The output of is the largest, and the characters and the like (voice character display 21SHOML5, voice effect display 21SHOKL5) are also the largest.

FIG. 8-31 is a diagram for explaining an execution period of the voice visualization effect. In FIG. 8-31 (A), Td0 to Td3 are periods during variable display. Td3 to Td4 are periods during the stop display. Td1 is the timing immediately after the start of the variable display. Td2 is the timing immediately before the symbol stop display. In FIG. 8-31 (B), Te0 to Te5 are periods during variable display. Te5 to Te6 are periods during the stop display. Of Te0 to Te5 (period during variable display), Te0 to Te3 are periods before reach, and Te3 to Te5 are periods during normal reach (that is, Te3 is the timing for reaching). Te1 is the timing immediately after the start of the variable display. Te2 is the timing just before the reach. Te4 is the timing immediately before the symbol stop display. In FIG. 8-31 (C), Tf0 to Tf7 are periods during variable display. Tf7 to Tf8 are periods during the stop display. Of Tf0 to Tf7 (period during variable display), Tf0 to Tf3 are the period before reach, Tf3 to Tf5 are the period during normal reach (that is, Tf3 is the timing to reach), and Tf5 to Tf7 are. It is a period during super reach (that is, Tf5 is the timing to develop into super reach). Tf1 is the timing immediately after the start of the variable display. Tf2 is the timing just before the reach. Tf4 is the timing just before the development. Tf6 is the timing immediately before the symbol stop display.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 (A) to (C), the voice visualization effect is executed. That is, in the case of non-reach, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (A), the execution period of the audio visualization effect (audio visualization effect execution period) is from immediately after the start of the variable display (Td1) to immediately before the symbol stop display (Td2). Is. In the case of normal reach, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B), the period immediately after the start of the variable display (Te1) to immediately before the reach (Te2) is the audio visualization effect execution period. In the case of super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (C), the voice visualization effect execution period is from immediately after the start of variable display (Tf1) to immediately before reach (Tf2).

(Direction decision processing)
FIG. 8-32 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, which is executed in step S171 of FIG. Part or all of the description of the parts common to the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-8 will be omitted.

In the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-32, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state (step 21SHS600). When the gaming state is not in the probabilistic state (step 21SHS100; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the look-ahead effect is being executed (step 21SHS601).

When the look-ahead effect is not being executed (step 21SHS601; No), the effect control CPU 120 is the basic effect for the normal state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (the basic effect for the normal state in FIGS. 8-29 (A)). (Background effect, etc.) is selected (step 21SHS602). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the voice control value to a value corresponding to the volume setting value (step 21SHS630), and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-32 ends.

When the look-ahead effect is being executed (step 21SHS601; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is the background effect dedicated to the look-ahead effect for the normal state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (FIG. 8-29 (A)). Etc.) (step 21SHS603). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the voice control value to a value corresponding to the volume setting value (step 21SHS630), and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-32 ends.

When the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (step 21SHS600; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is the basic effect for the probabilistic state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (basic for the probabilistic state in FIG. 8-29 (A)). (Background effect, etc.) is selected (step 21SHS620). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control special effect mode is set (step 21SHS625).

When the mode is not the special effect mode for probability variation (step 21SHS625; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the voice control value to a value corresponding to the volume setting value (step 21SHS630), and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-32 is finish.

In the case of the special effect mode for probability variation (step 21SHS625; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects an audio visualization effect (audio visualization effect as shown in FIG. 8-29 (A)) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS626). .. The voice visualization effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is a voice visualization effect during the voice visualization effect execution period (see FIG. 8-31) according to the fluctuation pattern.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the sound visualization effect control value of the sound visualization effect to be executed in this variation to a value corresponding to the volume setting value (step 21SHS629), and sets the voice control value to the volume setting value. The value is set (step 21SHS630), and the flowchart of the effect determination process of FIG. 8-32 ends.

(Variable display during production execution processing)
FIG. 8-33 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect execution process in the pachinko gaming machine 3 according to the third embodiment, which is executed in step S172 of FIG. Note that some or all of the parts common to the variable display effect execution process shown in FIG. 8-9 will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the volume setting value has been changed (step 21SHS700). If there is no operation for changing the volume setting value (step 21SHS700; No), the process proceeds to step 21SHS704.

When there is an operation for changing the volume setting value (step 21SHS700; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the volume setting value based on the operation (step 21SHS701). That is, the effect control CPU 120 updates the volume setting value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 based on the operation. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 changes the voice control value to a value corresponding to the changed volume setting value (step 21SHS702). That is, the effect control CPU 120 updates the voice control value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 based on the volume setting value. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the sound at a volume corresponding to the sound control value (step 21SHS703).

Following step 21SHS700 (No) or step 21SHS703, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect according to the effect mode.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is selected in step 21SHS602 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-32 when it is in the normal basic effect mode (step 21SHS704; No, step 21SHS705; No) (step 21SHS704; No, step 21SHS705; No). Controls the execution of the basic effect for the normal state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (set) (step 21SHS706). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIGS. 8-33 ends.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 is selected (set) in step 21SHS603 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-32 when it is in the normal look-ahead effect mode (step 21SHS704; No, step 21SHS705; Yes). The execution of the look-ahead effect for the normal state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is controlled (step 21SHS707). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIGS. 8-33 ends.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 is in the probability variation basic effect mode (step 21SHS704; Yes, step 21SHS710; No), the effect control CPU 120 is selected (set) in step 21SHS620 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-32. Controls the execution of the basic effect for the probabilistic state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step 21SHS708). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIGS. 8-33 ends.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 is selected (set) in step 21SHS620 of the effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-32 when it is in the probability variation special effect mode (step 21SHS704; Yes, step 21SHS710; Yes). While controlling the execution of the basic effect for the probabilistic state corresponding to the variation pattern (step 21SHS708), the audio corresponding to the variation pattern selected (set) in step 21SHS626 according to the audio visualization effect control value set in step 21SHS629. Control the execution of the visualization effect (step 21SHS711). Then, the flowchart of the effect execution process during the variable display of FIG. 8-32 ends.

(Voice visualization effect execution processing)
FIG. 8-34 is a flowchart showing an example of the audio visualization effect execution process executed in step 21SHS711 of FIG. 8-33. As shown in FIGS. 8-34, the effect control CPU 120 executes a darkening effect at a timing corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 has a period of Td1 to Td2 (see FIG. 8-31 (A)) when the fluctuation pattern is non-reach (step 21SHS731; Yes) (step 21SHS732). Yes), the voice visualization effect is executed in the effect mode (volume) according to the control value (step 21SHS736). Then, the flowchart of the audio visualization effect execution process of FIGS. 8-34 ends.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (step 21SHS731; No, step 21SHS733; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is when the period is Te1 to Te2 (see FIG. 8-31 (B)) (step). 21SHS734; Yes), the voice visualization effect is executed in the effect mode (volume) according to the control value of the sound visualization effect (step 21SHS736). Then, the flowchart of the audio visualization effect execution process of FIGS. 8-34 ends.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach (step 21SHS731; No, step 21SHS733; No), the effect control CPU 120 has a period of Tf1 to Tf2 (see FIG. 8-31 (C)) (see FIG. 8-31 (C)). Step 21SHS735; Yes), the voice visualization effect is executed in the effect mode (volume) according to the voice visualization effect control value (step 21SHS736). Then, the flowchart of the audio visualization effect execution process of FIGS. 8-34 ends.

(Example of production operation related to feature unit 21SH (third embodiment))
8-35 and 8-36 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation according to the feature portion 21SH (third embodiment). Specifically, it is a figure which shows the production operation example of the image display device 21SH5 and the like in the special effect mode for probability variation. In addition, in FIGS. 8-35 and 8-36, the on-screen display of the image display device 21SH5 is FIG. 8-35 (A) → FIG. 8-35 (B) →, ..., FIG. 8-35 (F). → FIG. 8-36 (G) → FIG. 8-36 (H), ..., FIG. 8-36 (K). In the scene of FIG. 8-35 (A), it is assumed that the volume setting value is "3", the audio control value is "3", and the audio visualization effect control value is "3".

FIG. 8-35 (A) is a scene in which the decorative symbol “220” is stopped and displayed (for example, a scene of Td0 in FIG. 8-31 (A)). In FIG. 8-35 (A), the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R is output at a volume corresponding to the voice control value “3” (21SHvoL3 in FIG. 8-30 (C)). A small symbol 21SHKZ is displayed at the lower right of the screen.

FIG. 8-35 (B) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Td1 in FIG. 8-31 (A)). FIG. 8-35 (C) is a scene during variable display (a scene of Td1 in FIG. 8-31 (A)). In FIG. 8-35 (C), the voice visualization effect is executed in the effect mode (voice character display 21SHOML3, voice effect display 21SHOKL3 in FIG. 8-30 (C)) corresponding to the voice visualization effect control value “3”. There is.

FIG. 8-35 (D) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene of Td1 to Td2 in FIG. 8-35 (A)), which is an operation of the player (volume setting value is “3” → “4”. This is the scene where the operation) is being performed. Since the volume setting value has been changed from "3" to "4", the lamp control value is also immediately updated from "3" to "4" (see step 21SHS702 in FIG. 8-33). Therefore, in FIG. 8-35 (D), the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R is output at a volume corresponding to the voice control value “4” (21SHvoL4 in FIG. 8-30 (D)). In FIG. 8-35 (D), in the set value display 21SHSTGM, it is displayed that the volume is the fourth stage as the volume set value after the operation.

FIG. 8-35 (E) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Td2 in FIG. 8-31 (A)). FIG. 8-35 (F) is a scene during variable display (for example, the scene of Ta2 in FIG. 8-31 (A)).

8-36 (G) is a scene following FIG. 8-35 (F), and is a scene in which the decorative symbol "735" is stopped and displayed (for example, Te0 in FIG. 8-31 (B), FIG. 8-- 31 (C) Tf0 scene). 8-36 (H) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Te1 in FIG. 8-31 (B) and a scene before reaching Tf1 in FIG. 8-31 (C)).

8-36 (I) is a scene during variable display (a scene of Te1 in FIG. 8-31 (B) and a scene of Tf1 in FIG. 8-31 (C)). In FIG. 8-36 (I), the voice visualization effect is executed in the effect mode (voice character display 21SHOML4, voice effect display 21SHOKL4 in FIG. 8-30 (D)) corresponding to the voice visualization effect control value “4”. There is. The audio visualization effect control value is updated from "3" to "4" before the start of the variable display (scene of FIG. 8-36 (G)) (see step 21SHS629 in FIG. 8-32).

8-36 (J) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene before reaching Te2 in FIG. 8-31 (B) and a scene before reaching Tf2 in FIG. 8-31 (C)). 8-36 (K) is a scene during variable display (for example, a scene of Te2 in FIG. 8-31 (B) and a scene of Tf2 in FIG. 8-31 (C)). In addition, it is omitted from FIG. 8-36 (K).

(Modification example 1)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), when there is an operation by the player to change the brightness set value, the left and right game effect lamps 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH of the image display device 21SH5. , 21SH9RM, 21SH9RL, and the brightness of the game effect lamp 21SH9M on the upper part of the image display device 21SH5 is also changed immediately (FIG. 8-12 (D)), but the game effect lamp 21SH9M on the upper part of the image display device 21SH5 is changed. May change the brightness at the timing of reflection in the darkening effect (FIG. 8-13 (J)).

(Modification 2)
In the first embodiment, the relationship between the brightness set value and the darkening effect control value is one-to-one (Fig. 8-4), but the relationship between the brightness set value and the darkening effect control value is one-to-one. It does not have to be. For example, the brightness setting value is set to 3 levels ("1", "2", "3"), the darkening effect control value is set to 2 levels ("1", "2"), and the brightness setting value is set to "1", "2". The control value "1" may correspond, and the brightness setting value "3" and the darkening effect control value "2" may correspond to each other.

(Modification example 3)
In the first embodiment, there is a one-to-one relationship between the darkening effect control value and the size of the visible range (FIG. 8-4), but as in the second embodiment (in the second embodiment). , The darkening effect control values "1", "2", "3" correspond to the visible range "small", and the darkening effect control values "4", "5" correspond to the visible range "large") , The relationship between the darkening effect control value and the size of the visible range does not have to be one-to-one.

(Modification example 4)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the brightness (light emission amount) of each game effect lamp (game effect lamp 21SH9LH, etc.) is changed based on the operation by the player who changes the brightness setting value. However, instead of or in addition to changing the brightness of each game effect lamp, a game effect lamp that emits light (which game effect lamp is emitted, how many game effect lamps are emitted, etc.) May be different.

(Modification 5)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the size of the visible range is changed based on the operation by the player who changes the brightness setting value, but the size of the visible range is large. Instead of or in addition to changing the visibility, the visibility of the visible range may be changed. For example, the brightness in the visible range may be changed according to the darkening effect control value. When the darkening effect control value is small, the background basic effect may be dark and difficult to see, and when the darkening effect control value is large, the background basic effect may be bright and easy to see. Further, the degree of focus in the visible range may be changed according to the darkening effect control value. When the darkening effect control value is small, the background basic effect may be blurred and difficult to see, and when the darkening effect control value is large, the background basic effect may be clear and easy to see. Further, the transparency (transparency) in the visible range may be changed according to the darkening effect control value. When the darkening effect control value is small, the background basic effect may be muddy and difficult to see, and when the darkening effect control value is large, the background basic effect may be clear and easy to see.

It was explained that the visibility may be changed instead of the size based on the operation by the player who changes the brightness setting value, but instead of or in addition to changing the size of the visible range. As explained above, the visibility of the visible range may be changed, for example, the target (change range) for which the visibility (brightness, focus, transparency, etc.) is changed is the entire screen of the image display device 21SH5. Not in the visible range.

(Modification 6)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the size of the visible range is changed based on the operation by the player who changes the brightness setting value, but the size of the visible range is large. Instead of or in addition to changing the visible range, the mode of movement in the visible range may be changed. For example, when the darkening effect control value is small, the moving range of the visible range may be narrowed, and when the darkening effect control value is large, the moving range of the visible range may be widened.

(Modification 7)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the timing for reflecting the change in the luminance set value in the darkening effect (changing the visible range) is set from the next variable display, but the luminance set value is changed. The timing of reflecting the above in the darkening effect is not limited to this. For example, an acceptable period (more than a predetermined number of seconds from the start of fluctuation) may be provided, and the change in the brightness set value within the acceptable period may be reflected in the darkening effect after the end of the acceptable period. Further, the change in the brightness set value may be reflected in the darkening effect in real time without setting the acceptable period. Similarly, in the third embodiment, the acceptable period may be provided, and the change in the volume setting value within the acceptable period may be reflected in the audio visualization effect after the end of the acceptable period. Further, the change of the volume setting value may be reflected in the audio visualization effect in real time without setting the acceptable period.

(Modification 8)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the brightness setting value is changed based on the player's operation, but the brightness setting value is changed based on the player's operation in the probabilistic special effect mode. (The brightness setting value after the change) may be changed without being based on the operation of the player. For example, the changed brightness setting value changed to the probabilistic special effect mode based on the player's operation is maintained in the probabilistic special effect mode, and is based on the end of the probabilistic special effect mode ( That is, it may be changed to the brightness set value before the change (automatically even if it is not based on the operation of the player). The same applies to the volume setting value in the third embodiment.

(Modification 9)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the change in the visible range based on the change in the brightness setting value in the special effect mode for probability variation is performed in addition to the next variable display, rather than the next variable display. Although it is set to be reflected in a plurality of variable displays later, it may be reflected only in the next variable display and may not be reflected after the next variable display. That is, the change in the visible range may be individually effective for each variable display. In this case, the game effect lamp may not be reflected after the next variable display in order to match the visible range.

(Modification example 10)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the brightness of the lamps (game effect lamps 9, 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, 21SH9RL, etc.) changes based on the operation of the brightness adjustment button. However, instead of or in addition to the lamp, the brightness of the screen of the image display device 21SH5 may be changed.

(Modification 11)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the darkening effect is executed in all the variable displays in the special effect mode for probability variation (FIGS. 8-7, 8-8, 8). -22, FIG. 8-23), the darkening effect may be executed in a part of the variable display of the special effect mode for probability variation. That is, in the special effect mode for probability variation, there may be a variable display in which the darkening effect is executed and a variable display in which the darkening effect is not executed. For example, it may be determined whether or not to execute the darkening effect in each variable display (for example, the effect determination process) in the special effect mode for probability variation. It should be noted that the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the darkening effect may be different depending on the fluctuation pattern. As an example, in the case of non-reach, the darkening effect may not be executed. In addition, there are variable display of normal reach that does not execute darkening effect, variable display of normal reach that executes darkening effect, variable display of super reach that does not execute darkening effect, and variable display of super reach that executes darkening effect. The ratio of executing the darkening effect in the variable display of the super reach may be higher than the ratio of executing the darkening effect in the variable display of the normal reach. That is, when the darkening effect is executed, it may be easier to develop into super reach than when the darkening effect is not executed.

(Modification 12)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the darkening period is from immediately after the start of the variable display (Ta1, Tb1, Tc1) to immediately before the end of the variable display (immediately before the symbol stop display. Ta2, regardless of the fluctuation pattern). Although the example of Tb2 and Tc2) has been described (FIGS. 8-7 and 8-22), they may be different depending on the type of fluctuation pattern. For example, in the case of normal reach, the blackout period ends at the timing when development is denied after reach (that is, the timing when it is known that it does not develop into super reach. For example, immediately before Tb5), and in the case of super reach, the timing after development. The darkening period may end at (eg, slightly after Tc5). Further, in the normal reach, there may be a case where the darkening period ends at Ta2 and a case where the darkening period ends at Tb4. Similarly, in superreach, there may be a case where the darkening period ends at Tb2 and a case where the darkening period ends a little after Tb5.

(Modification 13)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the darkening period in each variable display is one (FIGS. 8-7 and 8-22), but the darkening period is two or more in the variable display. It may be possible to become. That is, in a certain variable display, the darkening period may be started again after the darkening period ends. Specifically, for example, in the case of normal reach, the darkening effect is temporarily canceled at the timing of reaching (Tb3), and the darkening effect is executed again at the timing when development is denied (for example, immediately before Tb5) (fixed stop). While the symbol is being displayed, the darkening effect may be canceled again). In the case of super reach, the darkening effect may be canceled at the timing of reach (Tc3) (until the fixed stop symbol is stopped, the darkening effect remains canceled).

(Modification 14)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second and third embodiments), at the end of the jackpot gaming state (ending effect processing) of the probability variation jackpot (third jackpot, fourth jackpot), the player is given an effect mode (ending effect process). I am trying to select either the basic effect mode for probability variation or the special effect mode for probability variation (Fig. 8-11), but at other timings, for example, the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot (3rd jackpot, 4th jackpot) In the state (big hit middle effect processing), the player may be made to select an effect mode (either a probability change basic effect mode or a probability change special effect mode). In addition to or in addition to the above, the player may appropriately switch the effect mode (basic effect mode for probability change, special effect mode for probability change) after the transition of the probability change state.

(Modification 15)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second and third embodiments), regardless of the type of probability variation jackpot (third jackpot, fourth jackpot), the mode shifts to the probability variation special effect mode according to the player's selection. (Transition) is made, but in the case of some probability variation jackpots (for example, the 4th jackpot), the mode shifts to the probability variation special production mode according to the player's selection, and other probability variation jackpots (for example, the 3rd jackpot). In the case of a big hit), it is possible not to shift to the probabilistic special effect mode (for example, the probabilistic basic effect mode may be always shifted without displaying the screen for accepting the player's selection).

(Modification 16)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second and third embodiments), the probabilistic special effect mode selected at the end of the jackpot gaming state (ending effect processing) is in the probabilistic state (big hit gaming state). The first to next big hits after the end) will be maintained, but it may end in the middle. For example, the player can switch the operation mode from the probabilistic special effect mode to the probabilistic basic effect mode so that the player can switch the effect mode (probability change basic effect mode, probabilistic special effect mode) during the probability change state. Therefore, the special effect mode for probabilistic change may be terminated.

(Modification 17)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the special effect mode for probabilistic variation is set depending on the player's selection, but instead of the player's selection, the variable display of a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game state is performed. You may always perform the darkening effect. The same applies to the audio visualization effect in the third embodiment.

(Modification 18)
In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the darkening effect is executed in the probabilistic state (specifically, the special effect mode for probabilistic change), but the darkening effect is executed in other scenes. You may try to do it. For example, the darkening effect may be executed in the normal state (for example, the normal look-ahead effect mode). Further, for example, the darkening effect may be executed as a pseudo continuous effect in the normal state (normal effect basic effect mode, normal look-ahead effect mode). The same applies to the audio visualization effect in the third embodiment.

(Modification 19)
In the third embodiment, two types of characters (weak character A and strong character B) having different expectations are prepared in the character appearance production (FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-16 (B). )), The type of character may be one type or three or more types. In addition, a character that notifies the jackpot confirmation (a character that is not selected at the time of loss) may be prepared.

(Modification 20)
In the third embodiment, there are four appearance positions of the character in the character appearance effect: a lower left area (inner part), a lower left area (outer part), an upper left area (inner part), and an upper left area (outer part). However, the appearance position of the character is not limited to four places. In addition, an appearance position (an appearance position that is not selected at the time of loss) that notifies the jackpot confirmation may be prepared. In addition, a combination of an appearance position and an appearance character that notifies the jackpot confirmation (a character appearance production pattern of a combination of an appearance position and an appearance character that is not selected at the time of loss) may be prepared.

(Modification 21)
In the third embodiment, the shape of the visible range in the darkening effect is circular, but the shape is not limited to circular. Further, in the third embodiment, the number of visible ranges appearing on the screen is always one, but two or more may always appear, or two or more may always appear at the same time. May appear. The number of visible ranges that appear at the same time may be different depending on the brightness set value (darkening effect control value).

(Modification 22)
In the third embodiment, the darkening period and the character appearance effect execution period are matched (FIG. 8-22), but the darkening period and the character appearance effect execution period do not have to be the same. For example, a part of the period within the darkening period may be matched with the character appearance effect execution period (for example, the start timing of the darkening period → the start timing of the character appearance effect execution period → the end timing of the character appearance effect execution period → It may be the end timing of the blackout period). Further, the relationship between the darkening period and the character appearance effect execution period may be different depending on the fluctuation pattern. For example, in the case of non-reach, a part of the period within the darkening period should be matched with the character appearance production execution period, and in the case of normal reach or super reach, the darkening period and the character appearance production execution period should be matched. May be matched.

(Modification example 23)
The darkening effect of the first embodiment and the darkening effect of the second embodiment may be selected for each variable display. That is, it is explained that the darkening effect as shown in FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13 is executed in the probabilistic special effect mode as the first embodiment, and the probabilistic special effect mode is set as the second embodiment. Although it has been explained that the darkening effect as shown in FIGS. 8-26 and 8-27 is executed, in each variable display (for example, the effect determination process) in the special effect mode for probability variation, FIGS. 8-12, FIG. It may be decided whether to perform the darkening effect as shown in 8-13 or to perform the darkening effect as shown in FIGS. 8-26 and 8-27. Similarly, the darkening effect of the first embodiment (second embodiment) and the audio visualization effect of the third embodiment may be selected for each variable display.

(Modification 24)
In the darkening period of the first embodiment (second embodiment), when the brightness (luminance set value) is changed, the player is notified (information) that the mode of the darkening effect (the size of the visible range, etc.) changes. May be provided). Similarly, during the voice visualization effect execution period of the third embodiment, the player is notified (information) that when the volume (volume setting value) is changed, the mode of the voice visualization effect (size of voice character display, etc.) changes. May be provided). As a method of notification, for example, the notification may be performed by a telop, or may be notified as a dialogue or a commentary. Further, instead of or in addition to the above notification, the current set value is displayed (for example, displayed using the set value display 21SHSTGM in FIGS. 8-12 (D) and 8-35 (D)). You may. Further, it is not limited to the darkening period or the voice visualization effect execution period, and when the brightness or the voice can be changed, it may be notified that the brightness or the voice can be changed, or the current set value is displayed (for example, the figure). It may be displayed using the set value display 21SHSTGM of 8-12 (D) or FIG. 8-35 (D).

(Modification 25)
In the first embodiment (second embodiment), regardless of the past luminance setting value, the mode of the darkening effect (the size of the visible range, etc.) is determined according to the current luminance setting value. , The mode of the darkening effect (the size of the visible range, etc.) may be determined in consideration of the past luminance set value. In other words, the mode of the darkening effect (the size of the visible range, etc.) may be determined according to whether or not the brightness set value is changed and the degree of the change. For example, the darkening effect control value may be assigned depending on how many steps the brightness setting value in the normal state is changed in the special effect mode for probability variation. As an example, when the brightness setting value "1" in the normal state is changed to "3" in the special effect mode for probability variation, the darkening effect control value is assigned to "5" as if it is increased by two steps, and the brightness in the normal state is assigned. When the set value "2" is changed to "3" in the special effect mode for probabilistic change, the darkening effect control value is assigned to "4" as it is raised by one step, and the brightness setting value "3" in the normal state is used for probabilistic change. If it is maintained at "3" in the special effect mode, the darkening effect control value is assigned to "3" as no change, and the brightness setting value "4" in the normal state is changed to "3" in the special effect mode for probability change. If this is the case, the darkening effect control value is assigned "2" as if it was lowered by one step, and if the brightness setting value "5" in the normal state is changed to "3" in the special effect mode for probability variation, it is lowered by two steps. As a result, the darkening effect control value may be assigned to "1". Similarly, in the third embodiment, the mode of the voice visualization effect may be determined in consideration of the past volume setting value.

(Modification 26)
In the first embodiment (second and third embodiments), the effect mode in the display means (image display device 21SH5) is changed by changing the volume and the brightness (light amount) (that is, the volume). Etc.), but by changing the volume and brightness, the production mode in other production means may be changed in place of or in addition to the display means. It is good (it may be linked with the production by other production means). For example, by changing the volume, the driving mode (moving range, moving speed, moving pattern, etc.) of the game effect lamp 21SH9M (FIG. 8-1), which is both a light emitting body and a movable body, is changed (for example, the volume is changed). If it is raised, the driving amount of the game effect lamp 21SH9 also increases). In addition, it is equipped with a directing means (blower means) for producing wind, and by changing the volume, the blowing mode (blower amount, blowing direction, blowing time, etc.) of the blowing means is changed (for example, when the volume is raised, the amount of wind is increased). Will also increase). In this way, a more impactful production becomes possible.

(Modification 27)
In the first embodiment (second embodiment), in the probability variation special effect mode, an example in which the basic effect is executed in the lower layer and the darkening effect is executed in the upper layer has been described, but they are displayed in the same manner. If it is, the method is not limited to this. For example, the same effect as the basic effect and the darkening effect may be executed in one layer.

(Modification 28)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 may have different probabilities of winning a jackpot depending on the setting. That is, the determination ratio of the confirmed special symbol shown in FIG. 8-2 (A) may be different depending on the set value (for example, "1" to "6"). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), for example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is common to the special figures 1 and 2, but for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a so-called right-handed machine or the like. In this case, the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2.

(Application to other devices)
In the above, an example of applying to a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but it can also be applied to a pachislot machine. Suggests whether the darkening effect of the first embodiment (or the second embodiment) or the voice visualization effect of the third embodiment is internally won in various bonus games, ART, AT, RT, and chance zones. It may be used as a production. For example, under a specific condition, the player may enter a zone similar to the special effect mode for probabilistic variation, and perform an effect corresponding to a darkening effect or a voice visualization effect in a game in the zone. For example, in a pachislot machine provided with a liquid crystal unit and variably displaying a symbol such as a decorative symbol in a pachinko gaming machine, a darkening effect according to a brightness set value and a voice visualization effect according to a volume set value are executed. You may try to do it.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 21SH)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 2SH is a gaming machine that performs variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine, etc.), and is a detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, a brightness adjustment button). ), A light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, game effect lamps 9, 21SH9M, 21SH9LH, 21SH9LM, 21SH9LL, 21SH9RH, 21SH9RM, 21SH9RL, etc.), and a setting regarding the brightness of the light emitting means based on the detection result of the detecting means. Luminance setting means (for example, processing of step 21SH130 in FIG. 8-8, processing of step 21SH430 in FIG. 8-8, etc.) and specific display corresponding to variable display (for example, FIGS. 8-7 and 8- As shown in 22, a display means capable of displaying a display means (for example, a display corresponding to a visible range in a darkening effect corresponding to a variation pattern) (for example, a process of step 21SHS211 in FIG. 8-9, a process of step 21SHS511 in FIG. 8-24). Etc.), and the luminance setting means can be set to at least a first luminance setting and a second luminance setting having a higher luminance than the first luminance setting (for example, FIG. 8-FIG. 8-). The brightness setting value can be set to any of "1" to "5" as in 4 (B)), and the display means is set to the first brightness setting and the second brightness setting. The specific display can be displayed in different display modes (see, for example, FIGS. 8-4, 8-5, 8-27, etc.).

According to such a configuration, not only the brightness of the light emitting means but also the display mode of the specific display is changed by the operation of the player, so that the game entertainment can be improved. In addition to the display corresponding to the visible range in the darkening effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, the "specific display corresponding to the variable display" includes, for example, a notice executed during fluctuations such as decorative patterns and cut-ins. , A display that can be displayed during fluctuations, such as a background or video that is displayed behind the scenes where the notice is being executed, or a part of such display.

(2) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 2SH is a gaming machine that performs variable display, and is a detecting means (for example, a volume adjustment button) capable of detecting the movement of the player and an output means capable of outputting sound (for example, a volume adjustment button). For example, the speaker 8L, 8R, etc.) and the volume setting means (for example, the process of step 21SH630 in FIG. 8-32) that can set the volume of the sound output by the output means based on the detection result of the detection means, etc. ) And a display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a voice character display in a voice visualization effect corresponding to a variable pattern as shown in FIG. 8-31) (for example, the step of FIG. 8-33). 21SHS711 processing, etc.), and the volume setting means can be set to at least a first volume setting and a second volume setting that is louder than the first volume setting (for example, a second volume setting that is louder than the first volume setting). The volume setting value can be set to any of "1" to "5" as shown in FIG. 8-29 (B)), and the display means is set to the first volume setting and the first volume setting. The specific display can be displayed in a different display mode from that when the volume setting is set to 2 (see, for example, FIGS. 8-29, 8-30, etc.). In addition to the voice character display in the voice visualization effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, the "specific display corresponding to the variable display" includes, for example, a notice executed during the change of a decorative pattern or a cut-in, or a notice. It also includes display objects that can be displayed during fluctuations, such as backgrounds and images that are displayed behind the scenes that are being executed, or some of those display objects.

According to such a configuration, not only the volume output by the output means but also the display mode of the specific display is changed by the operation of the player, so that the game interest can be improved.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) has a first region (for example, a visible range 21SHLIAL1 region shown in FIG. 8-5) corresponding to the specific display (for example, a visible range in a darkening effect), FIG. 8- The visible range 21SHSLA region shown in FIG. 18 and the second region different from the first region (for example, the non-visible range 21SHBKAL1 region shown in FIG. 8-5, the visibility shown in FIG. 8-18). There is an impossible range (21SHBKA region, etc.), and the display means makes the display in the first region visible, while making the display in the second region difficult to see or invisible, and sets the first brightness. By making the size of the first region different between when it is set and when it is set to the second luminance setting, the specific display may be displayed in different display modes. (For example, FIGS. 8-12, 8-13, 8-26, 8-27).

According to such a configuration, the size of the first area in which the display in the area can be visually recognized changes depending on the operation of the player, so that the game enjoyment can be improved.

(4) The gaming machine of (3) is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and the display means is at least a predetermined display suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. 1 Predetermined display (for example, pentagram 21SHJCA in FIG. 8-15 (A)) and a higher ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first predetermined display (see, for example, FIG. 8-16 (B)). ) A second predetermined display (for example, hexagonal star 21SHKCB or the like) can be displayed, and the first region (for example, the visible range 21SHSLA region shown in FIG. 8-18, the visible range 21SHBLA region, etc.) can be displayed. ) Is movable according to a plurality of types of movement modes (see, for example, FIG. 8-17), and the visibility of the predetermined display changes according to the movement of the first region (for example, FIGS. 8-18, FIG. 8-19), the ratio of which predetermined display is visibly displayed differs depending on which movement mode the first region moves (see, for example, FIG. 8-26). It may be.

According to such a configuration, the ratio of which predetermined display is visually displayed differs depending on which movement mode the first region in which the display in the area is visible moves. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(5) The gaming machine of (3) can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and the display means is at least a predetermined display suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state. 1 Predetermined display (for example, pentagonal star 21SHJCA in FIG. 8-15 (A)) and a higher ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first predetermined display (see, for example, FIG. 8-16 (B)). ) A second predetermined display (for example, hexagonal star 21SHKCB or the like) can be displayed, and the first region (for example, the visible range 21SHSLA region shown in FIG. 8-18, the visible range 21SHBLA region, etc.) can be displayed. ) Can be moved by a plurality of types of movement modes (see, for example, FIG. 8-17), and the visibility of the predetermined display changes according to the movement of the first region (for example, FIGS. 8-18, FIG. (Refer to 8-19), at least the ratio at which the second predetermined display is visibly displayed is the ratio between the case where the brightness setting is not changed within the predetermined period and the case where the brightness setting is changed within the predetermined period. It may be different (for example, when the brightness setting is not changed, the character appearance effect pattern is determined according to FIG. 8-16 (B), and when the brightness setting is changed, FIG. 8-26. By determining the character appearance effect pattern by, when the brightness setting is changed, the character appears inside the character appearance effect pattern (CTP1-1, CTP2-1) as compared with the case where the brightness setting is not changed. , CTP3-1, CTP4-1) may be easily determined).

According to such a configuration, the proportion of the second predetermined display visibly displayed differs depending on whether the brightness setting is changed or not, so that the player's participation in the production is promoted. can do. In addition, if you participate, it will be easier for you to appear inside, so you can further improve your game entertainment.

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 winning opening 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

There line variable display, a controllable gaming machine Advantageously advantageous state for the player,
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
Light emitting means capable of emitting light and
A brightness setting means capable of setting the brightness of the light emitting means based on the detection result of the detection means, and a brightness setting means.
It is equipped with a display means that can display a specific display that supports variable display.
The brightness setting means can be set to at least a first brightness setting and a second brightness setting having a higher brightness than the first brightness setting as the setting related to the brightness.
The display means, and when set to the first brightness setting, at the time set in the second luminance configuration may cause displayable der the specific display in different viewing degrees,
The specific display can be moved and displayed in a plurality of movement patterns, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on which movement pattern the specific display moves and displays.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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