JP7339201B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine in which games can be played.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game ball wins a prize in a prize winning area such as a prize winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. There is something configured in Further, a variable display means is provided that can variably display (also referred to as "variation") the identification information, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display means is a specific display result, a predetermined game value is displayed. (so-called pachinko machines).

After setting a predetermined number of bets for one game of predetermined game media, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player starts each variable display. By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time range from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is stopped. Winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, predetermined game media are paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (so-called slot machines).

The winning value means paying out prize balls or awarding points or prizes according to the winning of game balls in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win the hit ball, or It is to generate a right to be in an advantageous state, or to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be established.

In the pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started by the variable display means based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning hole. If it is, a "jackpot (advantageous state)" occurs. It should be noted that the derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round.

Some of such gaming machines are configured to be able to display an action prompting display for prompting the action of the player. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that when an operation becomes effective, an image of the operation means is displayed in a large size in the center of the display area, and as a result of the operation, the result of winning or losing the battle presentation is notified. Further, it is described that there are two types of images of the operating means, an image corresponding to the push button and an image corresponding to the stick controller.

JP 2018-068447 A (paragraphs 0311, 0312, 0317, 0318, FIGS. 33 and 35)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, there is room for improvement in the effect that is executed by displaying the action prompting display.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the performance effect when displaying an action prompting display and executing a performance.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and detection means capable of detecting a predetermined action of the player. (for example, stick controller 31A, push button 31B), a super reach effect (for example, super reach) capable of informing whether the control is in an advantageous state according to the detection of the detection means, and a battle different from the super reach effect Effect execution means capable of executing effects (for example, battle reach) (for example, a portion that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in steps 012IWS808 and S811 in the effect control CPU 120) and a predetermined operation are promoted. 8-31(2), FIGS. 8-33(7), (8), and FIGS. Promoting display means (for example, steps 012IWS808, S811 in the production control CPU120 using the process table selected in step 012IWS814, S835 is executed) and a valid period display corresponding to the valid period of the predetermined operation (for example, FIG. 8 -31 (2), Figures 8-33 (7), (8), and Figures 8-36 (7), (8) gauge display GB) can be displayed, Valid period display means that can update and display the valid period display accordingly (for example, a portion that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in steps 012IWS808 and S811 in the effect control CPU 120) and an operation promotion display are displayed. Appearing sound output means capable of outputting appearing sounds (for example, normal button appearing sounds, normal lever appearing sounds, intense heat lever appearing sounds) when the step 012 IWS814, S835 using ), and promotional sound output means capable of outputting promotional sounds for promoting predetermined actions (for example, normal button promotional sound, normal lever promotional sound, intense heat lever promotional sound) (For example, step 012IWS808 in the effect control CPU120, step 012IWS814, using the process table selected in S811, step 012IWS814, S835 is executed portion), the volume itself does not change, gradually from low frequency sound to high frequency sound Sweep sound output means (for example, steps 012IWS808, S811 in the production control CPU 120 for executing steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811) capable of outputting a sweep sound that is a changing sound (for example, sweep sound) And, when the super reach effect is being executed , an appearance sound is output, and when the effective period display is displayed, a promotion sound is output (see FIG. 8-31), and the battle effect is performed. While being executed , an appearing sound is output, and an expediting sound and a sweeping sound are output when the validity period display is displayed (see FIGS. 8-33 and 8-36), and expediting sound output means is to output a specific sound different from the predetermined sound as a prompting sound for a predetermined period of time before the effective period of the predetermined action expires after repeatedly outputting the predetermined sound as the prompting sound while the battle effect is being executed. characterized by According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect when the action prompting display is displayed and the presentation is executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in the characteristic part 012IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the special variable winning ball apparatus in the characteristic part 012IW. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the characterizing part 012IW; It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a big-hit determination table and a small-hit determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the release pattern of the small winning game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table in characteristic part 012IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table in characteristic part 012IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is a flow chart showing an example of special design process processing in the characteristic portion 012IW. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart showing a special symbol variation process. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit closing post-processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions in the characterizing part 012IW; 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an operation display execution timing determination table; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an operating means determination table; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of sound data (sound number data) used when super reach is executed; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of sound data (sound number data) used when Battle Reach is executed; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of sound data (sound number data) used when Battle Reach is executed; It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode when super reach is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode of effect when battle ready-to-win is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode of effect when battle ready-to-win is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode of effect when battle ready-to-win is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode of effect when battle ready-to-win is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode of effect when battle ready-to-win is executed; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode of effect when battle ready-to-win is executed;

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

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

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

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one 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 hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by 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 the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door is in the ON state, the big winning gate door opens the big winning gate, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big winning gate. Become.

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

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

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

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

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

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

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

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

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotation operation of a ball hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern winning pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern winning". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole 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 game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, when a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol varies depending on the type of the big hit to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. 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 upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

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

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

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

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting 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. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) is a "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

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

In the case of the ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

When the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. In addition, during the small-hit game state, some of the big-hit types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small-hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in which the subsequent game state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is the small winning game state or the big winning game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win game state and after the end of the big win game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., 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 game machine 1 .

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 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. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above 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 a main memory.

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

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound 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 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio 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

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 manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

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

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

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an 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 called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make 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, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation 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 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 failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), but also the states of backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

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

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that designates the game state before the power cut that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that designates the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command 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 register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game 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, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least 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 a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

FIG. 5 is a flow chart 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 a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting prize determination process, the process of detecting the occurrence of the starting prize, storing pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of pending memories is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing 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 figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, 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 called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

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

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation 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 processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set 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". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting a round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is a "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit execution count, and a jackpot gaming state when the upper limit execution count is reached. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in 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, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, 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 ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of 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 occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 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 prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are 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 command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns 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 a 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, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 as described below 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 variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, 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, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display 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 voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

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

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. In addition, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is ended.

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 corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Portion 012IW)
Next, the characterizing portion 012IW of this embodiment will be described. In this characterizing portion 012IW, the game state is controlled to either a normal state (non-high base state (low base state)) or a high base state. In this example, in the high base state, the average general pattern fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal pattern hit" in the general pattern game increases compared to the normal state. For example, in the normal state, the probability of hitting the normal pattern is 10%, while in the high base state, the probability of hitting the normal pattern is increased to 90%, and the game ball is placed in the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning hole). Easier to win. In addition, not only in such an aspect, for example, in the high base state, compared with the normal state, by extending the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B, the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) It may be configured so that the game ball can easily win a prize. In addition, in the high base state, the average special figure fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, so that the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning hole) is configured to make it easier for the game ball to win. You may

In this example, the second special symbol is likely to be variably displayed in the high base state. Since it is inserted, the high base state is a state that is easily controlled to the small winning game state.

(board configuration)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic portion 012IW. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 012IW, in the game area, the first path of the flowing paths along which the game balls flow is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, and the game is played. A second route, which is different from the first route, is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the image display device 5 as viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left hitting. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right hitting. The first path may be called a left-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the left side of the game area. Also, the second path may be called a right-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the right side of the game area.

Note that the first route and the second route may be composed of separate routes, or may be routes that are partly shared. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 and the arrangement of the game nails in the game area.

The game ball fired from the ball shooting device in response to the operation of the ball operating handle 30 and hit into the game area is guided to the left game area along, for example, the arrangement of the game nails. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

A winning ball device 6A that constitutes a first start winning hole is provided as a structure into which game balls that are hit in the left game area of the game areas can enter.

Structures into which game balls hit into the right game area of the game areas can enter include a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B that constitutes a second start winning opening, and a special variable winning opening that constitutes a special winning opening. A ball device 012IW17 and a special variable winning ball device 7 constituting a big winning hole are provided.

In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the winning ball device 6A of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player can hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, the game nail is set so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7 among the winning opening structures. is planted. For this reason, when aiming to have a game ball enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7, the player hits the game ball to the right. good.

It should be noted that although it may be arranged that there is a possibility that a game ball hit into the right game area may enter the winning ball device 6A, from the point of view of game performance, the possibility is limited to a game ball hit into the left game area. It is desirable to make them extremely low compared to the likelihood of a ball entering them. Conversely, it may be possible that game balls hit into the left game area may enter the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, but from the point of view of playability, that possibility is limited to the right. It is desirable to extremely lower the possibility of game balls hit into the game areas entering them.

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

(Special Variable Winning Ball Device)
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 in the characteristic part 012IW. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is provided with a plate-shaped bottom member 012IW17a formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which game balls flow down. By moving the bottom member 012IW17a backward from the closed state in which the is forwardly moved, the special prize winning opening serving as the prize winning area is opened. A game ball that has entered the special winning opening is detected by the special winning opening switch 012IW24.

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

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

In this characteristic part 012IW, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the game ball that has won in the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 (special winning hole) is further guided to the right side of the special variable winning ball device 012IW17. 012IW01. The guide path 012IW01 is further branched into two paths 012IW02 and 03, and the game ball guided to the guide path 012IW01 is guided to the left path 012IW02 or the right path 012IW03. The left path 012IW02 is a V winning opening, and a game ball that has entered the V winning opening is detected by the V winning opening switch 012IW25.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, a V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is provided near the entrance of the left path 012IW02 (V winning opening). A game ball guided to the path 012IW01 enters the left path 012IW02 (V winning opening), and can enter the V winning opening. Also, when the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is in the closed state, the game ball guided to the guide path 012IW01 enters the right path 012IW03 and is discharged behind the game area.

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

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

In addition, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is formed with a plurality of regulating pieces that reduce the flow speed of the game balls flowing down on the bottom member 012IW17a. In this example, the regulation piece is provided in the special variable winning ball device 012IW17, so that the game ball flowing down from the upper right to the lower left is meandering with the movement of the forward and backward direction component, so that the flowing direction of the game ball is controlled. By changing it, the time it takes to flow down is delayed compared to when there is no restricting piece.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, in the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 (special winning opening), a special winning opening switch 012IW24 is provided on the upstream side, and a V winning opening and a discharge opening are provided on the downstream side. Although the case where the V winning opening switch 012IW25 is provided on the V winning opening side by branching to and is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the upstream side in the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 (special winning opening) branches into the V winning opening side and the general winning opening side, and the V winning opening switch 012IW25 is provided on the V winning opening side, and the general It may be configured such that a special winning opening switch 012IW24 is provided on the winning opening side.

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

Solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, solenoid 81, solenoid 82, solenoid 012IW83, solenoid 012IW84, etc.) from the game control microcomputer 100, and the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the big prize It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 for the entrance door (special variable winning ball device 7), the solenoid 012IW83 for the special variable winning ball device 012IW17, and the solenoid 012IW84 for the V winning mouth opening/closing plate 012IW04.

(Big hit determination table and small hit determination table)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. Among them, FIG. 8-4(A) shows an example of the big hit determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the probability is about 1/300 in both the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol. is determined to be a jackpot.

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

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

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

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

"7R jackpot A" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 7 rounds and shifts to a high base state after the jackpot game state ends. When the state is shifted to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the variable display of the second special symbol is finished seven times or until the next big hit occurs.

"7R big win B" is a big win that controls to a big win game state of 7 rounds and shifts to a high base state after the big win game state is finished. After shifting to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the variable display of the second special symbol is completed once or until the next big hit occurs.

A "10R big win" is a big win that controls a 10-round big win game state and shifts to a high base state after the big win game state ends. When the state is shifted to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the variable display of the second special symbol is finished seven times or until the next big hit occurs.

A "4R big win" is a big win that controls to a big win game state of 4 rounds and shifts to a high base state after the big win game state is finished. After shifting to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the 7 times variation display is completed or the next big win occurs.

In this example, when the high base state is controlled, the number of times of the high base is as small as one and the number of times of the high base is as many as seven times, but the number of times of the high base is as small as one. The high base state is also referred to as a "first high base state", and the high base state in which the number of high bases is as high as seven is also referred to as a "second high base state".

As shown in FIG. 8-5(A), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and a big win is achieved, the probability of "7R big win A" is determined with a probability of 5%, 95%. It is determined as "7R jackpot B" with a probability of . Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5(B), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and a big win is achieved, it is determined as a "10R big win" with a probability of 50%. It is determined as a "4R jackpot" with a probability of %.

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

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

In this example, the opening time of each special winning hole in the small hit is as short as 0.016 seconds. Since about 2 to 3 game balls meander down on the bottom member 012IW17a of the special variable winning ball device 012IW17, even if the opening time is short, if the bottom member 012IW17a is controlled to the open state, A game ball on the bottom member 012IW17a can drop into the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 to win a prize.

When a game ball enters the special winning hole and wins a V prize, after the last opening of the special winning hole is finished, a predetermined period of closing time (interval time) and small winning end time (ending time) elapse, and then the big win is won. After shifting to the game state, as shown in FIG. 8-6(B), control is performed to open the special variable winning ball device 7 from the second round to the fourth round.

In addition, in this example, when the last opening of the special winning opening is completed in the small winning game, the small winning game is ended based on the passage of the closing time (interval time) and the small winning end time (ending time). Although a case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 (special winning opening), detection switches that can detect game balls are provided at two locations, upstream and downstream, and after the last closing time (interval time) has passed, the upstream After waiting until the detection number of the detection switch on the side and the detection switch on the downstream side match (all the game balls that have entered the special prize winning port are discharged), it shifts to the small winning end time (ending time), and the small winning It may be configured to end the small winning game when the end time (ending time) elapses.

(Variation pattern table)
8-7 and 8-8 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the variation pattern table in the characteristic part 012IW. Among them, FIG. 8-7(A) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-7(B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [for normal state]. Also, FIG. 8-8(C) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [for the first high base state]. Also, FIG. 8-8(D) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [for the second high base state].

First, the variation pattern of the first special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7(A). As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in this example, when performing the variation display of the first special symbol, if it is lost, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normal variation), variation Pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA3-1 (super reach A), variation pattern PA3-2 (super reach B) is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in this example, when executing the variation display of the first special symbol, in the case of a big hit, as the variation pattern, the variation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), Either the variation pattern PB3-1 (super reach A) or the variation pattern PB3-2 (super reach B) is determined.

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

Also, in this example, when controlled to the first high base state, the number of times of high base itself is one, but a maximum of four second reserve memories (hereinafter referred to as residual reserves) are stored during the first high base state. ) can be stored, the variable display of the second special symbol can be performed five times at maximum, including the variable display for the first high base state and four remaining reserves. As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in this example, even in the normal state, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol for the remaining hold after the end of the first high base state, there is a deviation. is determined as a variation pattern, either variation pattern PA4-1 (battle reach A) or variation pattern PA4-2 (battle reach B). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in this example, even in the normal state, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol for the remaining hold after the end of the first high base state, the big hit or the small hit In the case of winning, the variation pattern is determined to be either variation pattern PB4-1 (battle reach A) or variation pattern PB4-2 (battle reach B).

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol [for the first high base state] will be described with reference to FIG. 8-8(C). As shown in FIG. 8-8 (C), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the first high base state, if the deviation occurs, the variation pattern PA4-1 is used as the variation pattern. (Battle reach A), fluctuation pattern PA4-2 (battle reach B) is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8(C), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the first high base state, if a big hit or a small hit occurs, the variation pattern is as follows. The variation pattern PB4-1 (battle reach A) and the variation pattern PB4-2 (battle reach B) are determined.

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol [for the second high base state] will be described with reference to FIG. 8-8(D). As shown in FIG. 8-8 (D), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the second high base state, if the deviation occurs, the variation pattern PA1-1 is used as the variation pattern. (Normal fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), fluctuation pattern PA3-1 (super reach A), fluctuation pattern PA3-2 (super reach B) is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8(D), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the second high base state, if a big hit or a small hit occurs, the variation pattern is as follows. One of the variation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), the variation pattern PB3-1 (super reach A), and the variation pattern PB3-2 (super reach B) is determined.

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

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

Further, in this example, in the normal symbol process processing (step S26), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variation display result of the normal symbol is a hit (normal symbol hit), and based on the determination result, the normal symbol is displayed. Control is performed to execute variable display, but in this example, if it is in the normal state, it is decided to hit the normal pattern with a probability of 10%, and if it is in the high base state, it is 90%. It is decided to hit the normal figure with the probability of . In addition, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) to open state based on the determination of the winning of the normal symbol in the normal symbol process (step S26).

(Game flow)
Here, the flow of the game in this characterizing portion 012IW will be described. In this example, when the game state is the normal state (normal state (non-high base state)), the player shoots the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). In this example, it is impossible or difficult for a game ball that has entered the left side area of the game area to enter the second starting winning hole, and since the probability of winning a normal pattern is low in the normal state, the game is entered into the second starting winning hole. It is extremely rare that a ball wins, and in most cases, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Therefore, in this example, it is rare that a small hit occurs during the normal state.

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

When controlled to the high base state (first high base state), the player aims at the right side of the game area and shoots the game ball (so-called right hit). In this example, the game ball that has entered the right side area of the game area is impossible or difficult to win in the first start winning port, and in the high base state, the probability of winning a normal pattern is high (In addition, the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol), and in the first high base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Also, in this case, the high base count itself is one, but since up to four remaining holds can be stored in the first high base state, there is one first high base state and four remaining holds. Combined with the variable display for the hold, the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed five times at maximum. In this example, since the probability of a small hit is about 1/7 (see FIG. 8-4 (C)), if a small hit occurs while the second special symbol is displayed five times, after V winning It is controlled to the second high base state seven times after the big hit game. If there is no small hit during the 5th variation display of the second special symbol (or if the small win does not succeed in winning the V prize), the state is shifted to the normal state as it is, and the continuous state is the state. not.

When controlled to the second high base state, the number of high base counts itself is seven, but since a maximum of four remaining holds can be stored during the second high base state, the maximum number of times is the second high base state. Variable display of special symbols can be executed 11 times. In this example, since the probability of winning a small hit is about 1/7 (see FIG. 8-4 (C)), if the transition to the second high base state is made, in the 11th variation display of the second special symbol The occurrence of small hits can be expected to some extent, and the continuous state is easy to continue. If a small hit occurs during the 11th variation display of the second special symbol, the game is controlled again to the second high base state for 7 times after the big hit game after the V winning, and the consecutive game state is continued. If there is no small win during the eleventh variation display of the second special symbol (or if the small win does not succeed in winning the V prize), the state shifts to the normal state and the continuous state is terminated.

Although the probability is as low as about 1/300, a 10R big hit or a 4R big hit may occur during the high base state or during the remaining hold, and the second high base state may continue seven times.

(Production control command)
8-9 and 8-10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, the command 80XX(H) is an effect control command that designates the variation pattern of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols. (fluctuation pattern command). It should be noted that the effect control command specifying the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives one of the commands 80XX (H), it controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decoration pattern.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (loss designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is to be lost.

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (7R jackpot A designation command)) for designating the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command as the 7R jackpot A. . The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (7R big hit B designation command)) designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is the 7R big hit B. . The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (10R jackpot designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 10R jackpot. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (4R jackpot designation command)) designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 4R jackpot.

The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (small hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol determination designation command) capable of specifying stop of variable display of the first special symbol. The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) capable of specifying the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol.

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of a big hit game. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (jackpot end designation command: ending designation command) that designates the end of the jackpot game.

The command B1XX(H) is an effect control command (large winning opening open display command) that designates display during the round during the big win game. The number of rounds to be displayed in "XX" is set. The command B2XX(H) is an effect control command (post-opening big winning opening display command) that designates a post-round display (display of an interval between rounds) during a big win game.

Command B300 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) that designates the start of a small hit game. Command B301 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game.

The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (large winning opening designation command) that designates that a game ball has entered a large winning opening. Command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening designation command) that designates that a game ball has won a special winning opening. Command B402 (H) is an effect control command (V winning opening designation command) that designates that a game ball has won a V winning opening in the special winning opening.

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

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

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

(Special pattern process processing)
FIG. 8-11 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol process processing in the characterizing part 012IW. In this example, the starting winning determination process (step 012IWS101) is generally the same as the starting winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. Also, the special symbol normal process (step 012IWS110) to special symbol stop process (step 012IWS113) are generally the same as the special symbol normal process (step S110) to special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. However, in this example, when the small winning pattern is derived and displayed, the process proceeds to the small winning opening preprocessing (step 012IWS114). Also, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed (when a so-called direct hit is made), the process goes to the big win opening pre-processing (step 012 IWS117).

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

Minor hit open process (step 012IWS115): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. When the opening time has passed while the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is open, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to the closed state, the closing time has passed while the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is closed, and it is still open. When the number of times remains, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to open. Further, when the opening timing of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 comes, the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is controlled to be opened, and when the closing timing of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 comes, the V winning opening opening/closing plate is controlled. 012IW04 is controlled to the closed state. Also, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning opening switch 012IW25 is turned on, and if the V winning opening switch 012IW25 is turned on, the V winning opening flag is set. When all the special variable winning ball devices 012IW17 have been opened and the closing time (interval time) has passed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is changed to a value ( In this example, update to 6).

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

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

In this example, after the big win/small win pattern is derived and displayed after the big win is determined, or after the V winning occurs during the small win game and the small win game ends, the game is immediately shifted to the big win game. is shown, but is not limited to such an aspect. For example, instead of immediately transitioning to the big win game, it is configured to shift to the big win game on the condition that the game ball passes through an operating gate (which may also be used as the passage gate 41) provided in the game area. good too.

(Special pattern normal processing)
FIG. 8-12 is a flow chart showing the special symbol normal process (step 012IWS110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total reserved memory number (step 012IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the combined reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is confirmed. If the combined reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 012IWS52). Specifically, it confirms whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the second reserved storage number is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). is set with data indicating "second" (step 012 IWS53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step 012IWS54).

In this characterizing portion 012IW, by executing the processing of steps 012IWS52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

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

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

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102. , is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n-1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n−1.

Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or Second reserved storage number)=1, 2, 3, 4.

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

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number for winning determination from the random number buffer area (step 012IWS58), and executes the big winning determination module (step 012IWS59). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the hit determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step 012 IWS101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8-4 (A)) with a hit determination random number, and executes processing for determining a jackpot if they match. be. That is, it is a program for executing the process of judging a big hit. The CPU 103 determines that the special symbol will be a big hit when the value of the hit determination random number matches one of the big hit determination values. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y at step 012IWS60), the process proceeds to step 012IWS61. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a big hit (N at step 012IWS60), the process proceeds to step 012IWS63. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big win game state, and determining whether or not the stop symbols on the special symbol display device are to be the big win symbols. But also.

At step 012 IWS61, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot. Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (7R jackpot A, 7R jackpot B, 10R jackpot, 4R jackpot) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number for type determination stored in the random number buffer area as the jackpot type ( step 012 IWS 62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the random numbers for type determination extracted in the starting prize determination process (step 012 IWS101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer and the second reserve memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Then, the process proceeds to step 012IWS67.

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

In addition, in this example, only when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, there is a case where it is determined to be a small hit, but the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is also low. It may be constructed so that it can be determined with probability that it is a small hit.

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

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether a big win or a small win is to be made, and the special symbols to be stopped according to the determination result of the big win type (step 012IWS67). In this case, for example, when the 7R big hit A is determined, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "3", and when the 7R big hit B is determined, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "5". If it is determined to be a 10R jackpot, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "7", and if it is determined to be a 4R big win, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "9". When it is determined to be a small win, the stop pattern of the special design is determined to be ``1'', and when it is determined to be a loss, the stop design of the special design is determined to be ``-''. Further, the CPU 103 stores the determined special symbol stop symbol in the stop symbol storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 012IWS68).

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

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 8-13 is a flow chart showing the variation pattern setting process (step 012IWS111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (step 012IWS1701). . If the value of the Tokuetsu symbol pointer is not a value indicating "second" (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is to be executed), the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern as a table , select the variation pattern table for the first special symbol (see FIG. 8-7 (A)) (step 012IWS1702). Further, if the CPU 103 is set, the CPU 103 resets the first post-high base flag indicating that the first high base state has ended (step 012IWS1703). Then, the process moves to step 012 IWS1711.

If the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (that is, if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed), the CPU 103 is controlled to the first high base state. It is checked whether or not the first high base flag indicating that is set (step 012 IWS 1704). If the first high base flag is set (that is, if it is in the first high base state), the CPU 103 uses the second special symbol variation pattern table [first For high base state] (see FIG. 8-8(C)) is selected (step 012IWS1705). Then, the process moves to step 012 IWS1711.

If the first high base flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second high base flag indicating that the second high base state is being controlled is set (step 012IWS1706). If the second high base flag is set (that is, if it is in the second high base state), the CPU 103 uses the second special symbol variation pattern table [second For high base state] (see FIG. 8-8(D)) is selected (step 012IWS1707). Then, the process moves to step 012 IWS1711.

If the second high base flag is also not set (that is, in the normal state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first after high base flag is set (step 012IWS1708). If the flag after the first high base is set (that is, if it is in the normal state after the end of the first high base state), the CPU 103 uses a table for determining the variation pattern as a variation for the second special symbol. The pattern table [for after first high base state] (see FIG. 8-7(B)) is selected (step 012IWS1709). On the other hand, if the flag after the first high base is not set, the CPU 103, as a table for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [for normal state] (FIG. 8-7 (B) (see step 012 IWS 1710). Then, the process moves to step 012 IWS1711.

In addition, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol selected in step 012IWS1709 [for after the first high base state] includes variation patterns PA4-1, PA4-2, PB4- 1 and PB4-2 are set.

Next, the CPU 103 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 012IWS1702, S1705, S1707, S1709, and S1710 and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. , and which one of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. In this example, by determining the variation pattern, the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. After determining the variation time, the variation pattern for which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 012IWS1712).

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

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 8-14 is a flow chart showing the special symbol variation processing (step 012IWS112) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not to make a big hit, if not yet transmitted, determines whether or not to make a small hit. Based on the result and the determination result of the jackpot type, control is performed to transmit any display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 (step 012 IWS 1121).

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

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

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 8-15 is a flow chart showing the special symbol stop processing (step 012IWS113) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol fixing period timer (step 012IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 012IWS132). .

If the value of the symbol fixed period timer after the subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended yet), the special symbol stop processing is terminated. do. If the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended), the CPU 103 sets the big hit flag. is confirmed (step 012IWS133).

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

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 012IWS135). Next, the CPU 103 sets a pre-opening big winning hole timer for measuring the time before opening the big winning hole (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state (step 012IWS136). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (step 012 IWS 137).

If the jackpot flag is not set (N of step 012 IWS133), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the high-base number counter for counting the number of execution times of the variable display during the high-base state is 0. (Step 010 IWS 138). If the value of the high base number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the high base number counter (step 010IWS139), and checks whether the value of the high base number counter after the subtraction is 0. Confirm (step 010IWS140). If the value of the high base number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 resets the set first high base flag or second high base flag (step 010IWS141), and terminates the high base state. Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS142).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 012IWS143). When the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 012 IWS 144). Next, the CPU 103 sets the special winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) timer for measuring the special winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to the open state. In the example, a value corresponding to 8 seconds is set (step 012IWS145). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 012IWS114) (step 012IWS146).

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

(Small hit opening pretreatment)
FIG. 8-16 is a flow chart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (step 012IWS114) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening pre-opening time timer has timed out (step 012IWS401). If the timer for the time before opening the special winning opening has not timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has not elapsed), the process is terminated as it is.

If the special winning hole pre-open timer has timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has elapsed), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 012IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 to the open state ( step 012 IWS 402). In addition, the CPU 10103 sets a value corresponding to the opening time of the special winning opening for the first time (0.016 seconds in this example) to the opening time timer (step 012IWS403).

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

(Processing during small hit opening)
FIG. 8-17 is a flow chart showing the small winning open process (step 012IWS115) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit open process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening switch 012IW24 is turned on (step 012IWS421). If the special winning opening switch 012IW24 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 sends a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Transmission control is performed (step 012IWS422).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning opening switch 012IW25 is turned on (step 012IWS423). If the V winning opening switch 012IW25 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball into the V winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 sends the V winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Transmission control is performed (step 012IWS424). In addition, the CPU 103 sets a V prize flag indicating that a V prize has been won (step 012IWS425).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 (step 012IWS426). Whether or not it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is determined by, for example, setting a timer when starting a small winning game, and setting a predetermined time after starting the small winning game (in this example, , 8 seconds). When it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04, the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 012IW84 to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 (step 012IWS427).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 (step 012IWS428). Whether or not it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 can be determined, for example, by setting a timer when the opening of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 is started, and starting the opening of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the time from the start has reached a predetermined time (eight seconds in this example). When it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 012IW84 and controls the V winning opening opening/closing plate 012IW04 to the closed state (step 012IWS429).

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

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

If all of the special winning holes have not been opened (that is, if the second to fourth openings remain), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 012IW83 to open the special variable winning ball device 012IW17. (step 012 IWS 438). The CPU 103 also sets a value corresponding to the opening time (0.016 seconds in this example) to the closing time timer (step 012IWS439). Then, the process ends.

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

(Processing after closing the jackpot)
FIG. 8-18 is a flow chart showing the small hit closing post-processing (step 012IWS116) in the special symbol process processing. In the small winning closing post-processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small winning end display timer is set (step 012IWS451), and when the small winning end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 012IWS453. When the small-hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 causes the small-hit end display timer to display corresponding to the time during which the small-hit end display is performed on the image display device 5 (small-hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 012IWS452), and the process ends.

At step 012IWS453, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small-hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small-hit end display time has elapsed (step 012IWS454). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the small hit end display time has passed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 012IWS455). If the V win flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the first high base flag, the second high base flag, and the high base count counter (step 012IWS456). Also, the CPU 103 resets the V win flag (step 012IWS457). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 012IWS458). In addition, the CPU 103 sets a timer for the time before the opening of the big winning opening (step 012IWS459).

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

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

(Jackpot end processing)
FIG. 8-19 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process (step 012IWS121) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 012IWS531), and when the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 012IWS535. When the big win end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the big win flag or the small win flag (step 012IWS532), and performs control to transmit a big win end designation command (step 012IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (jackpot end display time) during which the big win end display is performed on the image display device 5 in the big win end display timer (step 012IWS534), and starts the process. finish.

At step 012 IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big win end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big win end display time has elapsed (step 012IWS536). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has passed (Y in step 012IWS536), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot to be finished this time is the 7R jackpot B (step 010IWS537). It should be noted that whether or not the 7R big hit B can be determined, for example, by confirming the stop design of the special design stored in the stop design storage area at step 010IWS68. If the 7R jackpot B, the CPU 103 sets the first high base flag and controls to the first high base state (step 010IWS538). Also, the CPU 103 sets the high base number counter to "1" (step 010IWS539). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first high base state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS540). Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS544.

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

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

In this example, a case is shown in which one high-base frequency counter is provided as a counter for counting the high-base frequency, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in this example, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed during the high base state, only the number of times of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol during the high base state is counted. A counter (special figure 2 high base number counter) and a counter for counting the total number of execution times of the first special symbol variation display during the high base state and the execution number of the second special symbol variation display (total A high-base number counter) may be provided. Then, in the processing of steps 012IWS138 to S142 of the special symbol stop processing, the processing of updating the special figure 2 high base number counter and the total high base number counter is executed, and one of the values becomes 0 first The high base state may be ended and the normal state may be entered.

(state transition)
Next, the state transition in this characterizing portion 012IW will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a state transition diagram for explaining the state transition in this characterizing part 012IW. In the normal state (normal state without remaining reservation), which is not the so-called continuous state, the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, and the big hit (so-called first hit) is the 7R big hit A and the 7R big hit B. There are cases where it becomes. As shown in FIG. 8-20, when the 7R jackpot A is achieved, the game is controlled to the second high base state (see step 012IWS541). Also, when the 7R jackpot B is reached, the game is controlled to the first high base state (see step 010IWS538).

As shown in FIG. 8-20, in the first high base state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, and the first high base state continues until one variation display is completed (see step 010IWS539). ). When a small win occurs during the first high base state and a V win occurs during the small win game, the game is controlled to the second high base state as shown in FIG. 8-20 (see step 010IWS541). Although the probability is low, even if a 10R jackpot or a 4R jackpot occurs during the first high base state, it is controlled to the second high base state as shown in FIG. ). On the other hand, when one variation display is completed without generating any of the small win, 10R big win, and 4R big win, the first high base state is ended as shown in FIG. state (see steps 012IWS138 to S142).

As shown in FIG. 8-20, in the second high base state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, and the second high base pattern is displayed until a big win or a small win occurs or until seven times of variation display is completed. Base state continues (see step 010 IWS 542). When a small win occurs during the second high base state and a V win occurs during the small win game, as shown in FIG. 8-20, control is again made to the second high base state (see step 010 IWS541). . Although the probability is low, even if a 10R or 4R jackpot occurs during the second high base state, as shown in FIG. reference). On the other hand, when the 7 times of variation displays are completed without generating any of the small win, the 10R big win, and the 4R big win, the second high base state is ended as shown in FIG. state (see steps 012IWS138 to S142).

Since a maximum of four remaining reserves can be accumulated during the first high base state or the second high base state, even after the transition from the first high base state or the second high base state to the normal state, there is no remaining reserve. During the period of suspension, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. When a small win occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol for this remaining hold, and a V win occurs during the small win game, as shown in FIG. 8-20, it is controlled again to the second high base state ( See step 010 IWS541). Therefore, although the state has been shifted to the normal state once, there remains room for the state to be shifted or continued due to the residual hold. Although the probability is low, even if a 10R big hit or a 4R big hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol for this remaining hold, as shown in FIG. 8-20, it is controlled to the second high base state again. (see step 010IWS542).

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

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 012IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. The case where the two match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the command reception buffer stores the reception command, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 012IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 012IWS613). The reason for incrementing by 2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 012IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 012IWS615). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step 012 IWS 616).

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

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command) (step 012IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 responds to the received symbol confirmation designation command. The determined command reception flag is set (step 012 IWS 620). For example, when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second confirmation command reception flag is set.

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

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

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

If the received effect control command is the first high base state designation command (step 012IWS634), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a background image corresponding to the first high base state (for example, a A green background image) is controlled (step 012 IWS 635). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets a high base state flag (step 012IWS636).

If the received effect control command is the second high base state designation command (step 012IWS637), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a background image corresponding to the second high base state (for example, a background image corresponding to the sunset mode). yellow background image) (step 012 IWS 638). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets a high base state flag (step 012IWS639).

If the received production control command is another command, the production control CPU 120 stores the received production control command and executes processing for setting a flag corresponding to the received production control command (step 012 IWS 640 ). For example, if the received command is a small hit start designation command, a small hit start designation command reception flag is set. Also, for example, if the received command is a small hit end designation command, a small hit end designation command reception flag is set. Then, the process moves to step 012 IWS 611 .

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-23 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 012IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display result (stop symbol) is determined (step 012IWS802). That is, by executing the processing of step 012IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 012IWS802, selects a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 012IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the decorative symbols to be stopped based on only the variation pattern command. .

At step 012 IWS 802, if the received display result designation command indicates a "jackpot", the effect control CPU 120 selects a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are the same as the stop symbol ( determine the jackpot pattern). Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 sets a combination of decoration patterns (small win pattern ). Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decoration patterns other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win effect is involved, a combination of decorative patterns in which the left and right two patterns are aligned is determined.

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

As for decorative patterns, a stop pattern (a combination of patterns in which the left, middle, and right are all the same pattern) that reminds us of a big win is called a big hit pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds us of a loss is called a lost symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display to be started this time includes super reach (step 012IWS803). Whether or not the variation display includes super reach is determined, for example, by the variation patterns PA3-1, PA3-2, PB3-1, and PB3-2, which are specified by the variation pattern command extracted in step 012IWS801. It can be determined by confirming whether or not

If it is a variable display including super reach, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the operation display prompting the operation of the operation means (step 012IWS804). At step 012 IWS 804, the effect control CPU 120 uses an operation display execution timing determination table for determining the operation display execution timing, performs a lottery process based on random numbers, and determines the operation display execution timing.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the execution timing of the operation display is determined to be "at the end of super reach" (step 012IWS805). When the execution timing of the operation display is determined to be "at the end of Super Reach", the effect control CPU 120 determines the display of the type of operation means (step 012IWS806). At step 012 IWS806, the effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using an operation means determination table for determining the display of the type of operation means, and determines the display of the type of operation means. Then, the process proceeds to step 012 IWS808.

FIG. 8-25 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the operation method determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-25, in the operation means determination table, judgment values are allocated to "normal button", "normal lever", and "extreme heat lever" as the display of the type of operation means. ing.

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

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

The "extreme heat lever" is a display prompting the user to operate the stick controller 31A as an operation means in a manner different from that of the "normal lever". In this example, when the "extreme heat lever" is selected, the image display device 5 displays an image simulating the stick controller 31A as an operation display, and also displays a character display such as "extreme heat shrink!" be done.

As shown in FIG. 8-25, in this example, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big win is highest when the "hot lever" is selected, and the degree of expectation for the big win when the "normal lever" is selected. (reliability) is the next highest, and the expectation (reliability) for the big win is the lowest when the "normal button" is selected.

If the execution timing of the operation display is determined to be other than "at the end of super reach" (that is, if it is determined to be "at the time of establishment of reach" or "during super reach"), the effect control CPU 120 operates The display of the type of means is determined to be "normal button" (step 012 IWS807). Then, the process proceeds to step 012 IWS808.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 is a process table corresponding to the Super Reach character including sound data (sound number data) corresponding to the display of the operation display execution timing and the type of operation means determined in steps 012IWS804, S806, and S807. is selected (step 012 IWS 808). In this case, for example, when the variation pattern PA3-1 or the variation pattern PB3-1 is specified by the variation pattern command (that is, when executing super reach A), the process table corresponding to character A is selected. . Further, for example, when the variation pattern PA3-2 or the variation pattern PB3-2 is designated by the variation pattern command (that is, when executing super reach B), the process table corresponding to the character B is selected. Then, the process moves to step 012 IWS813.

If the variation display does not include super reach (step 012IWS803 N), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation display to be started this time includes battle reach (step 012IWS809). Whether or not the variation display includes Battle Reach is determined, for example, by the variation patterns PA4-1, PA4-2, PB4-1, and PB4-2 specified by the variation pattern command extracted in step 012IWS801. It can be determined by confirming whether or not

If it is a variable display including battle reach, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display of the type of operation means (step 012IWS810). At step 012IWS810, the effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the operating means determination table shown in FIG.

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

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

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

The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (parts for effect) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. In addition, the process timer set value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the decoration pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Also, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80 . Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern involving the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the simulated run and the sliding effect. may

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the Various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 012IWS814). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

It should be noted that, in this characteristic portion 012IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls such that the decoration pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

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

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

(Concrete example of sound number data)
Here, the sound data (sound number data) used in Super Reach and Battle Reach will be described. FIG. 8-26 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of sound data (sound number data) used when super reach is executed. When super reach is executed, BGM sound data output during super reach, sound data of appearing sound output at the timing of starting operation display and prompting sound prompting operation of operation means, operation of operation means The production is performed using the sound data of the operation sound (button pressing sound, lever operation sound) output at the timing of detecting and the sound data of the role object moving sound output at the timing of the action object. Among these, the BGM, the operation sound, and the character object moving sound are each composed of individual sound data. Also, the appearing sound and the promotion sound are integrated as one sound data. However, in this example, there is a case where only the appearing sound is output without the promoting sound, and in this case, the sound data is composed of only the appearing sound.

First, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (1), when super reach is executed, and when it is determined as the execution timing of the operation display "at the time of reach establishment", when the reach establishment is established, the operation means "Normal button" is displayed as the type display. In this case, at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" is started, the normal button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the character A is displayed and the character B is displayed (that is, super A common normal button appearing sound is output between when reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-26(1), no promotion sound is output, and the sound data is composed of only the normal button appearance sound.

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

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

When "normal lever" is determined, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (4), a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds) before the end of super reach, "normal lever" is displayed as the type of operation means. ” is displayed. In this case, the normal lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the operation display of the "normal lever" is started, and the normal lever acceleration sound is output for the operation valid period (for example, 5 seconds) of the stick controller 31A. Output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when super reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed), a common normal lever for normal Appearance sound and normal lever acceleration sound are output. In this example, the normal lever appearing sound and the normal lever prompting sound are output in a louder and more emphasized manner than the normal button appearing sound and the normal button prompting sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-26(4), the normal lever-appearing sound and the normal lever-promoting sound are integrated as one sound data.

In this example, the case where the normal lever appearing sound and the normal lever accelerating sound are louder than the normal button appearing sound and the normal button accelerating sound is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the sound output duration may be longer, the scale may be higher, and the normal lever appearing sound and normal lever facilitating sound may be emphasized in some way more than the normal button appearing sound and normal button facilitating sound. Any format may be used as long as the format is output.

If it is determined to be the "extreme heat lever", as shown in FIG. "Heat Lever" is displayed. In this case, at the timing when the operation display of the "extreme heat lever" is started, the intense heat lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the intense heat lever is displayed for the operation valid period (for example, 5 seconds) of the stick controller 31A. A promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when super reach A is executed and when super reach B is executed), the common normal intense heat A lever appearance sound and an intense heat lever acceleration sound are output. In this example, the intense heat lever appearance sound and the intense heat lever acceleration sound are output in a louder and emphasized manner than the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever acceleration sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-26(5), the intense heat lever appearing sound and the intense heat lever promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

In this example, the superheat lever appearing sound and the superheating lever accelerating sound are louder than the normal lever appearing sound and the normal lever accelerating sound, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the output duration of the sound may be longer, or the scale may be higher, and in some fashion, the intense heat lever appearance sound and the intense heat lever promotion sound are emphasized more than the normal lever appearance sound and the normal lever promotion sound. Any output may be used as long as it is output in the specified format.

Although omitted in the example shown in FIG. 8-26, when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when super reach A is executed and super reach B is executed), common BGM, operation sounds, and character object movement sounds are output.

In addition, in this example, regardless of whether it is controlled to win a big hit or a small win or to be controlled to lose, an operation sound is output according to the player's operation, and the performance accessory is operated. An object moving sound is output. Also, the role object moving sound is output with a louder volume than the operation sound.

FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of sound data (sound number data) used when Battle Reach is executed. When battle reach is executed, BGM sound data output during battle reach, sound data of character dialogue sound, sound data of battle sound for battle production, appearance sound output at the timing when operation display is started Sound data of prompting sound that prompts the operation of the operating means, sound data of the operation sound (button pressing sound, lever operation sound) output at the timing when the operation of the operating means is detected, and output at the timing when the production accessory operates An effect is executed using the sound data of the character object moving sound. Among these, the BGM, dialogue sound, operation sound, and character moving sound are each composed of individual sound data. Also, the appearing sound and the promotion sound are integrated as one sound data. Also, the sound data of the battle sound includes the sweep sound output during the output period of the promotion sound, and the battle sound and the sweep sound are integrated as one sound data.

First, when battle ready-to-win is executed, there are cases in which "normal button", "normal lever" and "extreme heat lever" are determined as the display of the type of operation means. When the "normal button" is determined and Battle Reach A is executed, as shown in FIG. , "Normal button" is displayed as a display of the type of operation means. In this case, the normal button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" is started, and the normal button promotion sound is output for the operation valid period (for example, 10 seconds) of the push button 31B. Output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, a voice such as "press the button" is output in the voice of character A as the normal button promotion sound, and a typical speech of character A (for example, "don't hold back") is repeatedly output as the normal button promotion sound. be done. In addition, in the normal button promotion sound, during the period immediately before the end of the effective operation period (for example, one second before the end), the voice of character A (for example, voice such as "hello") that is different from the representative lines of character A ). In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(6), the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

Also, when Battle Reach A is executed, as shown in FIG. is output. Also, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the prompting sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(6), the battle sound (for character A) and the sweep sound are integrated as one sound data.

In addition, when the "normal button" is determined and Battle Ready B is executed, as shown in FIG. front), "Normal button" is displayed as a display of the type of operation means. In this case, the normal button appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" is started, and the normal button promotion sound is output for the operation valid period (for example, 10 seconds) of the push button 31B. Output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, a voice such as "Push the button" is output in the voice of Character B as the normal button promotion sound, and a typical speech of Character B (for example, "This is the end") is repeatedly output as the normal button promotion sound. output. In addition, in the normal button promotion sound, during the period immediately before the end of the effective operation period (for example, one second before the end), a voice of character B that is different from the representative lines of character B (for example, a voice such as "hey") ). In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(7), the normal button appearance sound and the normal button promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

Also, when Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in FIG. is output. Also, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the prompting sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(7), the battle sound (for character B) and the sweep sound are integrated as one sound data.

As shown in FIGS. 8-27 (6) and (7), the normal button appearance sound, normal button promotion sound, and battle sound are used when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed. (That is, when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed), different sounds corresponding to the characters are output. On the other hand, the sweep sound is a common sound when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed). is output.

When the "normal lever" is determined and Battle Ready A is executed, as shown in FIG. , "normal lever" is displayed as a display of the type of operation means. In this case, the normal lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the "normal lever" operation display is started, and the normal lever acceleration sound is output for the operation valid period (for example, 10 seconds) of the stick controller 31A. Output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, a voice such as "Pull the lever" is output in the voice of Character A as the normal lever promotion sound, and a typical speech of Character A (for example, "Don't hold back") is repeatedly output as the normal lever promotion sound. be done. In addition, in the normal lever acceleration sound, during the period immediately before the end of the operation effective period (for example, one second before the end), the voice of character A (for example, voice such as "hello") that is different from the representative lines of character A ). In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(8), the normal lever-appearing sound and the normal lever-promoting sound are integrated as one sound data.

Also, when Battle Reach A is executed, as shown in FIG. is output. Also, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the prompting sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(8), the battle sound (for character A) and the sweep sound are integrated as one sound data.

In addition, when the "normal lever" is determined and Battle Ready B is executed, as shown in FIG. front), "Normal lever" is displayed as a display of the type of operation means. In this case, the normal lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the timing when the "normal lever" operation display is started, and the normal lever acceleration sound is output for the operation valid period (for example, 10 seconds) of the stick controller 31A. Output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, a voice such as "Pull the lever" is output in the voice of character B as the normal lever acceleration sound, and a typical speech of character B (for example, "This is the end") is repeatedly output as the normal lever acceleration sound. output. In addition, in the normal button promotion sound, during the period immediately before the end of the effective operation period (for example, one second before the end), a voice of character B that is different from the representative lines of character B (for example, a voice such as "hey") ). In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(9), the normal lever appearing sound and the normal lever prompting sound are integrated as one sound data.

Also, when Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in FIG. is output. Also, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the prompting sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27(9), the battle sound (for character B) and the sweep sound are integrated as one sound data.

Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (8) and (9), the normal lever appearing sound, the normal lever accelerating sound, and the battle sound are different when the character A is displayed and when the character B is displayed. (That is, when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed), different sounds corresponding to the characters are output. On the other hand, the sweep sound is a common sound when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed). is output. In addition, in this example, the normal lever appearing sound and the normal lever prompting sound are output in a louder and more emphasized manner than the normal button appearing sound and the normal button prompting sound.

In this example, the case where the normal lever appearing sound and the normal lever accelerating sound are louder than the normal button appearing sound and the normal button accelerating sound is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the sound output duration may be longer, the scale may be higher, and the normal lever appearing sound and normal lever facilitating sound may be emphasized in some way more than the normal button appearing sound and normal button facilitating sound. Any format may be used as long as the format is output.

If it is determined to be the "hot heat lever" and Battle Reach A is executed, as shown in FIG. ), "Super heat lever" is displayed as a display of the type of operation means. In this case, at the timing when the operation display of the "extreme heat lever" is started, the intense heat lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the intense heat lever is displayed for the operation valid period (for example, 10 seconds) of the stick controller 31A. A promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, a sound such as "Pull the heat lever" is output in the voice of character A as the heat lever promotion sound, and a typical line of character A (for example, "Don't hold back") is output as the heat lever promotion sound. Sound is output repeatedly. In addition, in the intense heat lever acceleration sound, the period immediately before the end of the effective operation period (for example, one second before the end) is a voice of character A that is different from the representative lines of character A (for example, "Hello"). audio). In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-28 (10), the intense heat lever appearing sound and the intense heat lever promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

Also, when Battle Reach A is executed, as shown in FIG. is output. Also, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the prompting sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-28(10), the battle sound (for character A) and the sweep sound are integrated as one sound data.

In addition, when it is determined to be the "hot heat lever", when Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in FIG. Seconds before), "Super heat lever" is displayed as a display of the type of operation means. In this case, at the timing when the operation display of the "extreme heat lever" is started, the intense heat lever appearance sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the intense heat lever is displayed for the operation valid period (for example, 10 seconds) of the stick controller 31A. A promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, a sound such as "Pull the intense heat lever" is output in the voice of character B as the intense heat lever prompting sound, and a representative line of character B (for example, "This is the end") is output as the intense heat lever prompting sound. is repeatedly output. Also, in the intense heat button promotion sound, the period immediately before the end of the operation effective period (for example, one second before the end) is a voice of character B that is different from the representative lines of character B (for example, audio). In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-28 (11), the intense heat lever appearing sound and the intense heat lever promotion sound are integrated as one sound data.

Also, when Battle Reach B is executed, as shown in FIG. is output. Also, a sweep sound is output during the output period of the prompting sound. In the example shown in FIG. 8-28(11), the battle sound (for character B) and the sweep sound are integrated as one sound data.

As shown in FIGS. 8-28 (10) and (11), the super heat lever appearance sound, the super heat lever acceleration sound, and the battle sound are generated when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed. (ie, when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed), a different sound corresponding to the character is output. On the other hand, the sweep sound is a common sound when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when Battle Reach A is executed and when Battle Reach B is executed). is output. In addition, in this example, the intense heat lever appearance sound and the intense heat lever promotion sound are louder and emphasized than the normal button appearance sound, normal button promotion sound, normal lever appearance sound, and normal lever promotion sound. is output with

In this example, a case is shown in which the volume of the intense heat lever appearance sound and the intense heat lever promotion sound is louder than the normal button appearance sound, normal button promotion sound, normal lever appearance sound, and normal lever promotion sound. , is not limited to such aspects. For example, the output duration of the sound may be increased, or the scale may be increased, and in some form, the superheated lever appearing sound and the superheated lever accelerating sound may be the normal button appearing sound, the normal button prompting sound, and the normal lever sound. What is necessary is just to output in the aspect emphasized rather than the appearance sound and normal lever acceleration sound.

In this example, the "sweep sound" that is output when Battle Reach is executed does not change in volume itself over the operation valid period, but is output by gradually changing from a low frequency sound to a high frequency sound. It is the sound that With such a configuration, although the volume itself does not actually change, it is possible to make it seem that the audible degree is gradually increasing by gradually changing from the low frequency sound to the high frequency sound. Therefore, by outputting the sweep sound in battle reach, it is possible to raise the feelings of the player operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, which is effective.

Also, although omitted in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28, when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, Battle Reach A is executed A common operation sound and a common object movement sound are output between the case and the case where the battle reach B is executed.

In addition, in this example, regardless of whether it is controlled to win a big hit or a small win or to be controlled to lose, an operation sound is output according to the player's operation, and the performance accessory is operated. An object moving sound is output. Also, the role object moving sound is output with a louder volume than the operation sound.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not promotional sounds (normal button promotional sound, normal lever promotional sound, intense heat lever promotional sound) are being output during execution of super reach or battle reach (step 012 IWS836). ). If the prompting sound is being output, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not an operation by the player has been detected (step 012IWS837). In this case, when "normal button" is selected as the display of the type of operation means, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the push button 31B. In addition, when "normal lever" or "extreme heat lever" is selected as the display of the type of operation means, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the stick controller 31A. If the player's operation is detected, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop the output of the prompting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 012IWS838).

After stopping the output of the promotion sound, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the sweep sound is being output (step 012IWS839). If the sweep sound is being output, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop the output of the sweep sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 012IWS840).

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

Although it is possible that the player did not perform any operation, in this example, the sound data in which the appearing sound and the promotion sound are integrated, and the battle sound and the sweep sound are integrated. In the sound data, the promotion sound and the sweep sound are set as sounds with a time slightly longer than the operation valid period, and if the player does not perform any operation, those sound data in the process table The output of the promotion sound and the sweep sound is stopped based on the elapse of the output period set in . In addition, in this example, since the sound data is designed with a margin in the output period of the prompting sound and the sweep sound, it is possible to flexibly cope with the design change of the operation effective period.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command) has been received (step 010IWS841). If none of the symbol confirmation designation commands have been received (N of step 010IWS841), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step 012IWS842). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

When any of the symbol confirmation designation commands is received (Y of step 012IWS841), or when the variable time timer has timed out (Y of step 012IWS842), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display the decoration symbol. The stop symbol is stopped and displayed (step 010IWS843). Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the pattern fixing period (for example, 0.5 seconds) to the fixed effect period timer for measuring the pattern fixing period on the side of the effect control means (step 012IWS844).

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

(Waiting process per special figure)
FIG. 8-30 is a flow chart showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the fixed effect period timer (step 012IWS8901), and confirms whether the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out ( step 012 IWS8902). If the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

If the fixed effect period timer value after the subtraction has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display to end this time will be a big hit (step 010IWS8903). Whether or not the game is a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step 010IWS618). If it is a big hit change, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a big hit start designation command is received (step 012IWS8904). Whether or not the jackpot start designation command is received can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag (see step 012IWS622) is set. If the jackpot start designation command is not received, the process is terminated as it is.

If the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the jackpot middle effect (step 012IWS8905). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 012IWS8906), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), control of the performance devices (the image display device 5 as the performance component, various lamps as the performance component, and the speaker 27 as the performance component) is executed (step 012IWS8907).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display to be terminated this time is for a small hit (step 010IWS8909). Incidentally, whether or not it is a small hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step 010IWS618). If it is a small hit variation, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a small hit start designation command is received (step 012IWS8910). Whether or not the small hit start designation command is received can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not a flag indicating that the small hit start designation command has been received is set in the command analysis process. If the small hit start designation command is not received, the process is terminated as it is.

If the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table corresponding to the small hit middle effect (step 012IWS8911). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 012IWS8912), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), control of the performance device (the image display device 5 as the performance component, various lamps as the performance component, and the speaker 27 as the performance component) is executed (step 012IWS8913).

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

In this example, since the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is controlled to be open during the small winning game, the special variable winning ball device 012IW17 is opened as a small winning medium effect in the small winning medium effect process. A performance is performed.

If it is not a small hit variation (that is, if it is a loss variation), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 012IWS8915).

(Production example)
Next, an example of various effects in the characteristic portion 010IW will be described. First, an effect mode when super reach is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols will be described. FIG. 8-31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode when Super Reach is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-31, the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), (3), . . . This also applies to FIGS. 8-32 to 8-37, which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 8-31 (1), when the variable display of the decorative patterns is executed, the image display device 5 executes the variable display of the left, middle and right decorative patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R, and displays Variation display of the left, middle, right small patterns 5l, 5c, 5r is executed in the upper right portion of the screen. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (1), when the left and right decorative patterns 5L and 5R are stopped and displayed with the same pattern (in this example, pattern "7"), the ready-to-win state is entered, and after that, the super ready-to-win state is reached. Super Reach will be executed when it is time to develop to. Even in the ready-to-win state, as shown in FIG. 8-31(1), the variable display of the left, middle and right small patterns 5l, 5c and 5r is continued.

Further, during execution of super ready-to-win, if super ready-to-reach A, the effect of displaying the image of character A is executed, and if it is super ready-to-win B, effect of displaying the image of character B is executed. . Also, during execution of super reach, BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD11 for BGM. In this case, common BGM is output when the image of character A is displayed and when the image of character B is displayed.

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

Next, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the sound data 13 is used to output a button pressing sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (3), the shutter-shaped production accessories YA, YB are moved from above and below to cover the display screen of the image display device 5. During the operation of YB, the sound data SD14 is used to output the character object moving sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Then, when the shutter-shaped production accessories YA, YB are opened again and the display screen of the image display device 5 becomes visible, as shown in FIG. 5C, 5R and left, middle and right small patterns 5l, 5c, 5r appear in a state of being displayed as a big winning pattern (in this example, a combination of "777" patterns).

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-31, the case of displaying the operation display of "normal button" was shown as an example, but when displaying the operation display of "normal lever" or "extreme heat lever", stick A normal lever image and an intense heat lever image imitating the controller 31A are displayed, and effects are executed in the same manner.

Next, a description will be given of an effect mode when battle ready-to-win is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols. FIGS. 8-32 to 8-37 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the mode of presentation when Battle Ready is executed. Among them, FIGS. 8-32 to 8-34 show the effect modes when Battle Reach A is executed. Also, FIGS. 8-35 to 8-37 show the mode of presentation when Battle Reach B is executed.

First, with reference to FIGS. 8-32 to 8-34, description will be given of the mode of presentation when Battle Reach A is executed. When it is time to develop the battle reach A during the variable display of the decorative symbols, the image display device 5 displays the image CA of the character A and the image CB of the character B as options, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-32(2), a display appears as if character A was selected.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-32(3), the image CA of character A and the image CE of the enemy character are displayed, and as shown in FIG. and an enemy character are started to perform a battle. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-32(4), character display SR1 such as "Woooooo" is displayed as the dialogue of character A. FIG. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-33(5), the image display device 5 displays a telop display TI including characters such as "predominance", and as shown in FIG. The image CA is displayed up, and character display SR2 such as "Don't hold back!" is displayed as the line of the character A.

8-32 and 8-33, sound data SD21 is displayed at the timing when a character display SR1 such as "Whoa" and a character display SR2 such as "Don't hold back!" is used to output dialogue sounds such as "Wow" and "Don't hold back" in the voice of the character A from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD22 during execution of the battle effect, and battle sounds corresponding to the character A are output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD23.

Also, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-32 to 8-34, it is assumed that "normal button" is selected as the display of the type of operation means. When a predetermined period of time (for example, 15 seconds) before the end of Battle Ready, the "normal button" is operated before the image CE of the enemy character on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-33(7). As a display, a normal button image PB imitating the push button 31 is displayed, and a gauge display GB that is updated and displayed according to the remaining period of the valid operation period is displayed. Then, the gauge display GB is updated as shown in FIG.

Also, at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" is started, the sound data SD24 is used to output the button appearance sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and then the sound is output for the operation effective period (for example, 5 seconds) of the push button 31B. Using the data SD24, normal button promotion sounds are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Also, the sweep sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD23 for the effective period of operation of the push button 31B (for example, 5 seconds). In this case, a voice such as "Push the button" is output in the voice of Character A as the normal button prompt sound, and a representative line of Character A (for example, "Don't hold back") is repeatedly output as the normal button prompt sound. output. Also, a sweep sound common to character A and character B is output.

Next, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the sound data 25 is used to output a button pressing sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (9), the shutter-shaped production accessories YA and YB are moved from above and below to cover the display screen of the image display device 5. During the operation of YB, the sound data SD26 is used to output the character moving sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Then, when the shutter-shaped production accessories YA and YB are opened again and the display screen of the image display device 5 becomes visible, as shown in FIG. It appears in a state in which characters such as "Victory" are displayed together with the effect image HI. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (11), an image CA of the character A is displayed in the lower part of the display screen of the image display device 5, and a character display SR3 such as "I did it!" is displayed as the line of the character A. , a display suggesting that a big hit or a small hit will be made.

Further, at the timing shown in FIG. 8-34 (11), the voice of the character A using the sound data SD27 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the voice of the character A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The BGM output in FIG. 8-34(11) is, for example, the sound of the chorus of the BGM output using sound data SD22 in FIGS. 8-32(2) to 8-33(5). is output.

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

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-35 to 8-37, the effect mode when Battle Reach B is executed will be described. When it is time to develop the battle reach B during the variable display of the decorative symbols, the image display device 5 displays the image CA of the character A and the image CB of the character B as options, as shown in FIG. 8-35(1). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-35(2), a display appears as if the character B was selected.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35(3), the image CB of character B and the image CE of the enemy character are displayed, and as shown in FIG. and an enemy character are started to perform a battle. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-35(4), a character display SR4 such as "Will you lose?" is displayed as the dialogue of character B. FIG. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36(5), the image display device 5 displays a telop display TI including characters such as "superior", and as shown in FIG. The image CB is displayed up, and a character display SR5 such as "This is the last time!" is displayed as the line of the character AB.

At the timing when a character display SR4 such as "Will you lose?" or a character display SR5 such as "This is the last time!" Using the SD 31, the voice of the character B, such as "Do you want to lose?" In addition, BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD32 during execution of the battle effect, and battle sounds corresponding to the character B are output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD33.

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

Also, at the timing when the operation display of the "normal button" is started, the sound data SD34 is used to output the button appearing sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Using the data SD34, normal button promotion sounds are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Also, the sweep sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R using the sound data SD33 for the effective period of operation of the push button 31B (for example, 5 seconds). In this case, a voice such as "Push the button" is output in the voice of Character B as the normal button promotion sound, and a representative line of Character B (for example, "This is the end") is output as the normal button promotion sound. Output repeatedly. Also, a sweep sound common to character A and character B is output.

Next, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the sound data 35 is used to output a button pressing sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (9), the shutter-shaped production accessories YA, YB are moved from above and below to cover the display screen of the image display device 5. During the operation of YB, using the sound data SD36, the character object moving sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Then, when the shutter-shaped production accessories YA and YB are opened again and the display screen of the image display device 5 becomes visible, as shown in FIG. It appears in a state in which characters such as "Victory" are displayed together with the effect image HI. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (11), an image CB of character B is displayed at the bottom of the display screen of image display device 5, and character display SR6 such as "I did it!" , a display suggesting that a big hit or a small hit will be made.

Also, at the timing shown in FIG. 8-37 (11), the voice of character B using sound data SD37 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and speech sounds such as "I did it" are output from speakers 8L and 8R. BGM is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The BGM output in FIG. 8-34(11) is, for example, the sound of the chorus of the BGM output using the sound data SD32 in FIGS. 8-35(2) to 8-36(5). is output.

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

In addition, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-32 to 8-37, the case where the battle reach A and B are executed in the big hit variation and the small hit variation is shown, but the battle reach A and B are performed in the losing variation. 8-33(5) and 8-36(5), instead of the telop display TI including characters such as "superior", a telop display including characters such as "inferior" is displayed. -34 (10), (11) and Figure 8-37 (10), (11), instead of the character display of "victory", it appears with the character display of "defeat", etc., and is lost. A message is displayed suggesting that

In addition, not only in the mode shown in this example, for example, after a character display such as "defeat" is displayed to suggest that it will be lost once, it will be revived and the big winning pattern or the small winning pattern will be derived and displayed. It may be configured so that there is a case.

As described above, the characterizing portion 012IW discloses the configuration of the gaming machine shown in (means A1) to (means A7) below.

(Means A1) A game machine capable of performing a game and controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player, and detecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A, push button 31B), and an effect execution means ( For example, steps 012IWS814 and S835 are executed using the process table selected in steps 012IWS808 and S811 in the performance control CPU 120), and an action promotion display for promoting the player's action (for example, FIG. 8-31 ( 2), operation display shown in FIGS. 8-33 (7), (8), and FIGS. , Steps 012 where IWS814 and S835 are executed using the process table selected in S811) and a valid period display corresponding to the player's action valid period (for example, FIG. 8-31 (2), FIG. 8-33 (7 ), (8), and gauge display GB) shown in FIGS. (For example, step 012IWS808 in the effect control CPU120, using the process table selected in S811 step 012IWS814, S835 is executed portion) and when the operation promotion display is displayed sound (for example, normal button appearance sound, Appearing sound output means capable of outputting normal lever appearing sound, intense heat lever appearing sound (for example, a portion that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in steps 012IWS808 and S811 in the effect control CPU 120), Promotional sound output means capable of outputting promotional sounds (for example, normal button promotional sounds, normal lever promotional sounds, intense heat lever promotional sounds) for promoting the actions of the player (for example, step 012 IWS808, S811 A portion that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in ), and sweep sound output means capable of outputting a sweep sound (for example, sweep sound) (for example, step 012IWS808 and S811 in the effect control CPU 120 A part that executes steps 012 IWS814 and S835 using the process table), and when the first effect is executed, an appearing sound is output, and a promotion sound is output according to the update display of the effective period display. (See FIG. 8-31) When the second effect is executed, an appearing sound is output, and an expediting sound and a sweep sound are output according to the update display of the effective period display (FIG. 8-33 and FIG. 8-36)). According to such a configuration, the second effect can be encouraged by the sweep sound, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced when the action prompting display is displayed and the effect is executed.

In this example, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are shown as the detecting means, but the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, a cross key capable of detecting up, down, left, and right pressing operations, or a jog dial capable of detecting rotating operations, may be used as the detection means. Further, for example, a touch panel capable of detecting a player's touch operation may be used as the detecting means. Furthermore, a photosensor may be provided as the detection means, and the photosensor may be configured to detect some action of the player. Various modes are conceivable as the detection means.

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

(Means A3) In means A1 or A2, the sweep sound output means outputs a sweep sound that changes from a low frequency sound to a high frequency sound at a constant speed without changing the volume (for example, the "sweep sound" is , the sound volume itself does not change during the operation effective period, but the sound is output while gradually changing from a low frequency sound to a high frequency sound). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect when the action prompting display is displayed and the presentation is executed.

(Means A4) In any one of means A1 to A3, the action-promoting display means includes, as the action-promoting display, a normal action-promoting display (for example, "normal button") and a degree of expectation higher than the normal-action-promoting display. specific action promotion display (for example, "normal lever", "extreme heat lever" can be displayed) The prompting sound output means outputs the prompting sound in a manner emphasized more than when the specific action prompting display is displayed, and outputs the prompting sound in a manner emphasized more than when the normal action prompting display is displayed. (For example, the normal lever-appearing sound and the normal lever-accelerating sound are louder and output in a more emphasized manner than the normal button-appearing sound and the normal button-accelerating sound. The sound is louder and emphasized compared to the normal button appearing sound and the normal button prompting sound.) According to such a structure, the detection means While recognizing the difference with sound, it is possible to recognize the high degree of expectation with sound.

(Means A5) In means A4, the action-promoting display means promotes a specific action by means of a normal mode (eg, "normal lever") and a specific mode (eg, "extreme heat lever") with higher expectations than the normal mode. When the specific action prompting display is displayed in the specific mode, the appearing sound output means outputs the appearing sound in a mode that is emphasized more than when the specific action prompting display is displayed in the normal mode. , the prompting sound output means, when the specific action prompting display is displayed in the specific mode, outputs the prompting sound in a mode that is emphasized more than when the specific action prompting display is displayed in the normal mode (for example, the intense heat lever The appearing sound and the intense heat lever prompting sound may be output in a louder and emphasized manner than the normal lever appearing sound and the normal lever prompting sound). According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize the difference in detection means by sound, and to recognize the level of expectation by sound.

(Means A6) In any one of means A1 to A5, the effect executing means can display the first character image (for example, image CA of character A) to execute the second effect (FIG. 8- 32 to FIG. 8-34), a second character image (for example, an image CB of character B) can be displayed to execute a second effect (see FIGS. 8-35 to 8-37), and the first character When the image is displayed and the second effect is executed, the effect is executed using the first sound data (for example, sound data SD21, SD23) corresponding to the first character image, and the second character image is displayed. When the second effect is executed, the effect is executed using the second sound data (for example, sound data SD31, SD33) corresponding to the second character image, and the first sound data and the second sound data are Different production sounds for the 1st character image and the 2nd character image (for example, using sound data SD21 to output dialogue sound in the voice of character A, using sound data SD23 to output battle sound corresponding to character A, Using the sound data SD31 to output the dialogue sound in the voice of the character B, and using the sound data SD33 to output the battle sound corresponding to the character B), common to the first character image and the second character image It may be configured to be sound data including a sweep sound (for example, output a common sweep sound using sound data SD23 and SD33). According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a suitable effect using different effect sounds and a common sweep sound depending on the character image.

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

Further, the characterizing portion 012IW discloses the configuration of the gaming machine shown in (means B1) to (means B8) shown below.

(Means B1) A gaming machine capable of performing a game and controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player, and displaying a first character image (for example, an image CA of character A). Effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a second effect (for example, battle reach B) for displaying a effect (for example, battle reach A) and a second character image (for example, image CB of character B) Step 012 IWS814, S835 are executed using the process table selected in step 012 IWS811), and an action promotion display for promoting the action of the player (for example, FIGS. 8-33 (7), (8), and Operation display shown in FIG. 8-36 (7), (8)) can be displayed (for example, step 012IWS814, S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811 in the effect control CPU 120) ) and a valid period display corresponding to the player's action valid period (for example, gauge display GB shown in FIGS. 8-33 (7), (8) and FIGS. 8-36 (7), (8)). Valid period display means that can update and display the valid period display according to the lapse of the operation valid period (for example, the part that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811 in the effect control CPU 120 ), and promotional sound output means (for example, step 012 IWS 814 and S 835 are executed using the process table selected in 012 IWS 811), and when the first effect is executed, when the action promotion display is displayed, according to the update display of the effective period display , when a promotional sound corresponding to the first character image is output (for example, a promotional sound for character A is output using sound data SD24), and when the second effect is executed, when an action promotion display is displayed 2, a promotional sound corresponding to the second character image is output in accordance with the update display of the effective period display (for example, a promotional sound for character B is output using sound data SD34). game machine. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect when the action prompting display is displayed and the presentation is executed. Also, the player can be excited by the promotional sound corresponding to the character image.

(Means B2) In means B1, the promotion sound output means outputs, as the promotion sound corresponding to the first character image, a promotion sound using a speech sound corresponding to the first character image (for example, a representative sound of the character A). (for example, a voice saying "Don't hold back" is repeatedly output), and as a promotion sound corresponding to the second character image, a promotion sound using the speech sound corresponding to the second character image is output (for example, , a representative line of character B (for example, "This is the last time") is repeatedly output). According to such a configuration, the player can be excited by the promotional sound using the speech sound corresponding to the character image.

(Means B3) In means B2, the promotional sound output means outputs a promotional sound in which speech sounds corresponding to the first character image are continuous (for example, representative speech of character A (for example, "Don't hold back"). is repeatedly output), and a promotional sound in which dialogue sounds corresponding to the second character image are continuous is output (for example, a representative dialogue of character B (for example, "This is the last time") is repeatedly output. output). According to such a configuration, the player can be excited by the promotional sound using the speech sound corresponding to the character image.

(Means B4) In means B3, the prompting sound output means outputs a speech sound different from the speech sound corresponding to the first character image a predetermined time before the end of the effective action period after the speech sound corresponding to the first character image continues. A promotional sound that outputs a sound is output (for example, during the period immediately before the end of the operation valid period (for example, one second before the end), a voice of character A that is different from the representative lines of character A (for example, "Hello ), and after the dialogue sound corresponding to the second character image continues, a sound different from the dialogue sound corresponding to the second character image is output a predetermined time before the end of the action valid period. A promotional sound is output (for example, during the period immediately before the end of the operation valid period (for example, 1 second before the end), a voice of character B that is different from the representative lines of character B (for example, a voice such as "Ei") ) may be configured to output). According to such a configuration, the player can be excited until the end of the action valid period.

(Means B5) In any one of means 1 to B4, it is possible to output an appearing sound (for example, normal button appearing sound, normal lever appearing sound, intense heat lever appearing sound) when the action prompting display is displayed. Appearing sound output means (for example, a portion that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811 in the effect control CPU 120), and the appearing sound output means includes a sound that prompts the action of the player. When a sound is output and the first effect is executed, an appearing sound corresponding to the first character image is output (for example, a voice such as "press the button" is output in the voice of character A), and the second effect is performed. When the effect is executed, it may be configured such that an appearing sound corresponding to the second character image is output (for example, a voice such as "push the button" is output in the voice of the character B). According to such a configuration, it is possible to excite the player by prompting the action of the player with the appearing sound corresponding to the character image.

(Means B6) In any one of means 1 to B5, movable members (for example, shutter-shaped production accessories YA, YB) and game operation sounds (for example, button Pressing sound, lever operation sound) capable of outputting game operation sound output means (for example, a portion that executes steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table selected in step 012IWS811 in the effect control CPU 120) and is controlled in an advantageous state In this case, movable operation sound output means (for example, selected at step 012IWS811 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of outputting a movable operation sound (for example, a role moving sound) corresponding to the operation of the movable member according to the player's operation A portion for executing steps 012IWS814 and S835 using the process table obtained above), and the game operation sound output means outputs a game operation sound when controlled to be in an advantageous state and when not controlled to be in an advantageous state ( For example, an operation sound is output according to the player's operation, regardless of whether the control is for a big hit or a small hit, or when the control is not for a big win). to output a common game operation sound (for example, when character A is displayed and when character B is displayed (that is, when battle reach A is executed and when battle reach B is executed) ), a common operation sound is output), and the movable operation sound output means outputs the movable operation sound at a louder volume than the game operation sound output). According to such a configuration, since the movable operation sound is more conspicuous and there is a possibility that the output of the game operation sound cannot be heard, the processing load can be reduced by outputting the common game operation sound. can.

(Means B7) In any one of means 1 to B6, a first state (for example, normal state) and a second state (for example, first high base state) having a higher advantage than the first state , is provided with controllable state control means (for example, a part that executes steps 012IWS141 and S538 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the promotion sound output means is in the first state, when the first effect is executed Output a normal mode promotion sound (for example, when super reach is performed in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 8-31, a normal promotion sound is output), and in the second state, the first effect (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-33, when Battle Reach A is executed in the first high base state, the promotion sound for character A is output. sound is output). According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce a special feeling of the second state.

(Means B8) In any one of means 1 to B7, a first state (for example, normal state) and a second state (for example, first high base state) having a higher advantage than the first state , a controllable state control means (for example, a part that executes steps 012IWS141 and S538 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the promotion sound output means is provided in the first state when the first effect is executed and A common promotion sound is output when the second effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26, a normal button common when character A is displayed and character B is displayed) A promotional sound, a normal lever promotional sound, and a hot lever promotional sound are output), and in the second state, when the first effect is executed, a promotional sound corresponding to the first character image is output (for example, FIG. 8-27 (6), (8) and FIG. 8-28 (10), the normal button prompt sound, normal lever prompt sound, and intense heat lever prompt sound for character A are output); 8-27(7), (9) and FIG. 8-28(11). normal button prompting sound, normal lever prompting sound, and intense heat lever prompting sound are output). According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce a special feeling of the second state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko game machine 2... Game board 3... Frame for game machine 4A, 4B... Special symbol display device 5... Image display device 6A... Winning ball device 6B... Variable winning ball device 7... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R... Speaker 9... Game effect lamp 10... General prize winning port 11... Main board 12... Effect control board 13... Audio control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Start port Switch 23...Count switch 30...Battering 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 circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for production control
123: display control unit

Claims (1)

A game machine capable of performing a game and controlling it to an advantageous state for a player,
a detection means capable of detecting a predetermined action of a player;
an effect executing means capable of executing a super ready-to-win effect capable of notifying whether the control is to be in the advantageous state in response to detection by the detecting means and a battle effect different from the super ready-to-win effect;
an action-promoting display means capable of displaying an action-promoting display for promoting the predetermined action;
effective period display means capable of displaying an effective period display corresponding to the effective period of the predetermined action, and updating and displaying the effective period display according to the lapse of the effective period of the predetermined action;
Appearing sound output means capable of outputting an appearing sound when the action prompting display is displayed;
promotional sound output means capable of outputting a promotional sound for promoting the predetermined action;
a sweep sound output means capable of outputting a sweep sound that is a sound that gradually changes from a low-frequency sound to a high-frequency sound while the volume itself does not change,
The appearance sound is output when the super reach effect is being executed , and the promotion sound is output when the valid period display is displayed,
When the battle effect is being executed, the appearing sound is output, and when the valid period display is displayed, the prompting sound and the sweep sound are output,
The promotional sound output means repeatedly outputs a predetermined sound as the promotional sound while the battle effect is being executed, and then outputs the predetermined sound as the promotional sound a predetermined period before the effective period of the predetermined action ends. A game machine characterized by outputting a specific sound different from a game machine.

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